The rate at which a start-up uses its venture capital funding before it begins earning any revenue.

Measure of thermal energy released by nuclear fuel relative to its mass, typically Gigawatt days per tonne of fuel (GWd/t).

The appointment of new ministers by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has resulted in a number of 'machinery of government' changes to departments. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is being disbanded, having been set up in 2023. Its innovation and science responsibilities will pass to the renamed Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, while its digital responsibilities will pass to the rebranded Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Note—to see whether notification thresholds in Burundi and throughout the world are met, see further: Where to Notify. 1. Have there been recent developments regarding the Burundi merger control regime? What are the main points of interest and are any further updates/developments expected? Are there any other ‘hot’ merger control issues in Burundi? Burundi has a merger control regime, and a decree on the organisation and operation of Burundi’s Independent Competition Commission (the Commission) has been in place since 30 October 2023. However, the Commission was officially launched in Burundi on 25 April 2025. One of the duties of the Commission is to rule on cases falling within its remit, notably collective anti-competitive practices as defined by Law No. 1/06 of March 25, 2010, on Legal Regime of Competition, Burundi (Competition Act). If a transaction is of significance in Burundi, and is likely to have an appreciable effect on competition, it may be approved if the parties to the merger can prove to the Commission that it: • has brought or will bring real efficiencies

This Practice Note explains the general objectives of local traffic authorities contemplating making a traffic order and the encouragement by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 of bus, taxi and bicycle priority on roads. It refers to the Department for Transport’s definitions of a bus and the relevant parts of the carriageway and case law on what constitutes a bus lane. General objective of local traffic authorities—contemplating making a traffic order Traffic regulation often engineers special privileges for favoured forms of traffic, albeit at the expense of delaying other road users. The usual objective of course is to encourage people to use vehicles which reduce congestion and/or pollution. Section 122 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (RTRA 1984) contains as a statutory duty some general objectives of local traffic authorities contemplating making a traffic order. The objectives are: • secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians) and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway • secure and maintain reasonable

The term "business" used in the UK legislation must be construed, as far as possible, to give effect to Directive 2006/112/EC, which uses the terminology "economic activity".

means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday[, on which clearing banks are open for non-automated commercial business in the [City of London]];

In an open letter to all UK employers, the Business Minister has called on employers to spot early signs of domestic abuse and outlined key steps they can take to build awareness of domestic abuse, notice early warning signs and help workers affected access necessary support. The open letter follows the final report, published by the government, from the Review into Workplace Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse, which collected evidence on what more can be done by employers and the government to tackle all forms of domestic abuse.

A 40% business rates relief for film studios in England is being rolled out from 17 February 2025.

A narrative report previously required under CA 2006, s 417 for all companies (other than those benefitting from the small companies’ reporting exemptions) for financial years beginning on or after 1 October 2007 and ending before 30 September 2013, when it was replaced by the Strategic Report.

This Practice Note provides information on the Business and Property Courts (B&PCs), which decide specialist business and other international dispute resolution and business cases in England and Wales. Guidance for the procedure to be followed in the B&PCs is provided in CPR 57A and CPR PD 57AA. This Practice Note sets out which courts comprise the B&PCs, how to issue a claim in a B&PC, including issuing a claim electronically, and how to set out the title of the claim. It also deals with transferring proceedings to or from a B&PC. This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Dispute resolution—judicial practice notes and guidance, which provides links to further guidance issued by the judiciary from time to time and which is relevant to the B&PCs. What are the Business and Property Courts? The B&PCs decide specialist business and other international dispute resolution and business cases in England and Wales, whether domestic or international. The B&PCs cover the work of the specialist courts within the Rolls Building in London and certain other civil

ARCHIVED: This document is archived and is no longer maintained. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE Claim No: BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS IN BIRMINGHAM [FINANCIAL LIST (ChD) OR BUSINESS LIST (ChD) OR COMPANY & INSOLVENCY LIST (ChD) OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIST (ChD) OR TRUSTS & PROBATE LIST (ChD) OR COMPETITION LIST (ChD) OR REVENUE LIST (ChD)] District Judge [NAME] [DATE] BETWEEN: [insert name]        Claimant -and- [insert name]        Defendant ____________________________ ORDER ____________________________ Warning: you must comply with the terms imposed upon you by this order otherwise your case is liable to be struck out or some other sanction imposed. If you cannot comply you are expected to make formal application to the court before any deadline imposed upon you expires. Upon hearing counsel/the solicitor for the claimant and counsel/the solicitor for the defendant [Where any Model of Extended Disclosure is sought [And Upon the Court reminding the Parties of their duties as to Disclosure including preservation of documents Where Model C, D and/or E Extended Disclosure is sought] And Upon the Claimant/Defendant/Parties having completed the Disclosure Review Document and having agreed/sought to agree the List of Issues for Disclosure] IT IS ORDERED Allocation