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Hillsborough Law – Code Of Ethical Conduct – Are You Ready?
Central government is proposing a six-month implementation window for public authorities to comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct requirements under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, commonly known as Hillsborough Law. With Royal Assent expected in late 2026 or early 2027, authorities face significant pressure to review existing codes, secure governance approvals, and embed cultural changes across their organizations. The question is whether this timeline is realistic given the scope of work requir
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Weightmans
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Peptides In Aesthetics And Wellness: The Regulatory And Criminal Risks Practitioners Need To Know
The aesthetics and wellness markets are seeing explosive growth in peptide treatments, but many practitioners may not fully understand the complex regulatory framework governing these products. What begins as offering an innovative treatment could escalate into criminal investigations, frozen bank accounts, and asset forfeiture proceedings under proceeds of crime legislation.
United Kingdom Government
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JMW Solicitors LLP
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Aesthetics Regulation: Parliament Calls For Immediate Action On High-risk Procedures
The UK Government faces mounting pressure to implement comprehensive regulation of cosmetic procedures following a critical parliamentary report warning of ongoing patient safety risks. With high-risk procedures still being performed by unqualified practitioners in unsuitable settings, the debate has shifted from whether regulation is needed to when it will arrive and how effectively it can be enforced across a fragmented industry.
United Kingdom Healthcare
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JMW Solicitors LLP
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Hillsborough Law – Code Of Ethical Conduct – Are You Ready?
Central government is proposing a six-month implementation window for public authorities to comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct requirements under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, commonly known as Hillsborough Law. With Royal Assent expected in late 2026 or early 2027, authorities face significant pressure to review existing codes, secure governance approvals, and embed cultural changes across their organizations. The question is whether this timeline is realistic given the scope of work requir
United Kingdom Government
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Weightmans
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Money Laundering

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Crypto, Front Companies And Sanctions Evasion: The NCA’s $5.2 Million Forfeiture
The National Crime Agency has secured the forfeiture of over $5.2 million from an agricultural trading company following a civil recovery investigation into suspected money laundering and sanctions evasion. The case involved complex international fund flows through multiple jurisdictions, cryptocurrency conversion, and alleged connections to entities later designated under US sanctions for facilitating illicit Iranian oil sales.
United Kingdom Criminal
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Burges Salmon
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FCA Increases Scrutiny Of Annex 1 Financial Institutions
The FCA has announced increased scrutiny of Annex 1 financial institutions following concerns about financial crime risks, with particular focus on firms' reliance on parent-company controls and risks from unregulated lending through complex structures. This article examines the FCA's evolving approach to Annex 1 firms over the past two years and provides practical guidance for existing firms...
United Kingdom Finance
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Fox Williams
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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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Strait Of Hormuz: Current Situation And Implications For Marine Insurance
The Strait of Hormuz has become a critical flashpoint for global maritime trade following the outbreak of hostilities involving Iran in 2026. With approximately one-fifth of global oil trade passing through this vital waterway, commercial shipping now operates under unprecedented security threats including missile attacks, drone strikes, and mine risks. Marine insurance premiums have skyrocketed from 0.125% to as high as 10% of vessel values, fundamentally altering the economics of Gulf trade and forcing th
United Kingdom Insurance
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Lester Aldridge LLP
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UK National Security Designations – More Restrictions, More Screening, More Complexity
The UK has introduced a new designation regime under the National Security Act 2023, creating criminal offences for supporting designated bodies involved in foreign power threat activity. Commercial organizations must now screen against these non-sanctions designations, which carry penalties of up to 14 years' imprisonment and unlimited fines, as the designated entities will not appear on the UK Sanctions List.
Worldwide Government
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Holman Fenwick Willan
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In Conversation With Tobias Ellwood (Video)
Former soldier and MP Tobias Ellwood examines the fragmentation of the international order and draws parallels with the pre-World War II era, exploring how authoritarianism, Western isolationism, and emerging technologies are reshaping global conflict. The discussion addresses the critical importance of strong leadership, international alliances, and defending the rules-based international system to prevent a more divided and dangerous future.
United Kingdom Government
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Mishcon de Reya
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy

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Visitor Levy — Overnight Success?
New discretionary powers for mayors and local leaders to introduce visitor levies have sparked controversy in the UK hospitality sector. With Manchester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh already implementing accommodation taxes ranging from £1 to 5% per night, the industry faces questions about whether these charges support local regeneration or place unsustainable burdens on an already heavily-taxed sector. As more cities consider following suit, the debate intensifies over balancing municipal revenue needs a
United Kingdom Government
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Weightmans
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Budget Tracker (2026)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer faces the formidable challenge of delivering his first Budget amid economic headwinds, geopolitical instability, and a wave of ambitious government promises. With GDP growth forecast at just 1.1%, inflation at 3.4%, and public sector net borrowing exceeding £115 billion, can he balance fiscal responsibility with pledges to avoid raising Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT while funding increased defence spending and social care reforms?
United Kingdom Government
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Travers Smith LLP
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