The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) have published their 2025 annual report, outlining their response to rapid developments in online advertising. The report highlights that the ASA scanned nearly 60 million online advertisements using its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Active Ad Monitoring system, resolved over 40,000 complaints and secured the amendment or removal of 22,383 advertisements. CAP also delivered 596,039 pieces of advice and training to businesses across the UK to support compliance.

NOTE—appeal lodged by Avio before the General Court in Case T- 139/18 ARCHIVED–this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 20 July 2016; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline, commentary and related cases. Case facts Outline European Commission merger investigation into the planned acquisition by Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL, a 50/50 joint venture controlled by Airbus and Safran) of Arianespace (Case M.7724). The transaction involves vertical overlaps in satellite and launch service markets. Latest developments The Commission cleared the transaction subject to commitments on 20 July 2016. Under the commitments, aimed at addressing concerns that potential flows of sensitive information between the companies could harm competition, the parties will:• implement firewalls between Airbus and Arianespace to prevent information exchanges that may harm competitors; in particular, the companies will not share information with each other about third parties except for what is normally required for the everyday operation of the business • implement measures restricting the mobility of employees between the companies, and • establish an arbitration mechanism to be included in all their future non-disclosure

Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire: The French Nuclear Safety Authority is tasked, on behalf of the French State, with regulating nuclear safety and radiation protection in order to protect workers, patients, the public and the environment from the risks involved in nuclear activities in France. It also contributes to informing the citizens.

Dispute Resolution analysis: The case concerns the defendant’s (‘Accor’) application for further security for costs from the claimant (‘Lloyds’); who was in administration. The primary issues concerned whether the claimant’s ATE policy was sufficient to replace a payment into court; the adequacy of the policy; and finally, the amount of security to be paid. It was found that there were deficiencies in the drafting of the policy and the Anti-Avoidance Endorsement (‘AAE’) rendering the ATE policy insufficient to replace a payment into court. However, these could be rectified; and indeed, could have been rectified previously, if the defendant had engaged with the claimant at an earlier stage. In light of Accor’s failure to engage constructively in advance of the hearing, the claimant was granted 10 days to refine the policy and address the deficiencies. Providing that the policy then met the judge’s concerns, it would be sufficient to meet the further security ordered, of £882,336. Written by Lucy Hodgkins, senior associate Costs Lawyer at Paragon Costs Solutions.

A now-abolished capital gains tax charge on disposals between 6 April 2013 and 5 April 2019 of property interests falling within the scope of the annual tax on enveloped dwellings by both resident and non-resident, non-natural persons.

The basic charge to ATED is explained in Practice Note: ATED—the basics. This Practice Note summarises how ATED is administered and the steps taxpayers need to take in relation to payment of ATED. This Practice Note uses various expressions and concepts used in the ATED legislation which are explained in detail in Practice Note: ATED—the basics—General defined terms. ATED is a self-assessed tax and the duty is on the chargeable person (as defined for ATED purposes) to determine whether ATED is applicable to a property interest and submit the relevant returns along with payment of any ATED due to HMRC within the applicable deadlines. What returns need to be submitted to HMRC? ATED return Where the conditions for ATED are satisfied, the chargeable person must submit an ATED return to HMRC. For details on completing an ATED return, see below: Completing an ATED return. There is no statutory obligation on HMRC to issue a notice to a taxpayer concerning the requirement to submit an ATED return. Deadlines for submitting an ATED return Where the conditions

What reliefs and exemptions are available? The basic charge to annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) is explained in Practice Note: Annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED)—the basics. A number of reliefs and exemptions are available from ATED which are summarised below and considered in more detail in this Practice Note. The most commonly encountered reliefs from ATED in practice include relief in relation to: • property rental businesses • property developers • property traders, and • financial institutions acquiring dwellings in the course of lending Additional reliefs from ATED are available in particular circumstances and are summarised below. A further relief, called interim relief, is available to assist with the cash flow position of taxpayers. Interim relief is a mechanism for claiming reliefs from ATED rather than a relief from ATED in its own right. Bodies exempt from ATED include: • subject to certain conditions, charitable companies, and • public bodies and bodies established for national purposes HMRC published the ATED: Reducing the administrative burden for business consultation document in July 2014, considering how

The Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU) has issued a legal challenge against the Seasonal Worker Visa Scheme on the basis that it breaches Article 4 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). ATLEU argues that the government has not established practical and effective steps to protect workers from being subjected to modern slavery and forced labour exploitation. ATLEU seeks compensation for its client, AAW, and a declaration that the scheme breached AAW’s ECHR, Art 4 rights prohibiting slavery and forced labour. ATLEU states that AAW was charged with several thousand pounds worth of unlawful recruitment fees by agents of her employer to join the scheme, and faced illegal deductions of wages and labour exploitation upon arrival in the UK. It further argues that the farms that AAW had been placed on have been identified by NGO reports as being exploitative of migrant workers, and that steps have not been taken to ensure that the scheme operators and the farms are complying with the law. A call for evidence from workers who have shared a similar experience to AAW has been launched by ATLEU.

The Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU) has published a report titled 'Untapping a Power: Why employing survivors matters,' authored by Professor Sundari Anitha from the University of Sheffield. The research, conducted with Voice of Domestic Workers, identifies systemic barriers preventing trafficking survivors from participating in policy development and sector employment, including denied work rights and delays in trafficking identification systems. The report recommends changes to law and policy to increase survivor representation in the anti-trafficking sector.

A joint venture originally between MHI and Areva to develop, market, license and sell a new generation III PWR. Since the restructuring of Areva and the sale of New NP, the ATMEA project is now owned 50:50 between EDF and MHI with a special share owned by Framatome.

Authority To Operate (Holder)

Authorisation to Proceed: Often issued by ONR in advance of formal accreditation.