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The MOD’s New Cyber Security Model: A Shift To Operational Resilience
The UK Ministry of Defence's new Cyber Security Model version 4 fundamentally transforms cyber security obligations for defence suppliers, shifting from protecting MOD data to ensuring organisational resilience across business-critical operations. This comprehensive framework introduces Defence Cyber Certification requirements, mandates supply chain compliance, and establishes four risk-based security levels that will affect bidding, pricing, and contract management for nearly all MOD suppliers.
United Kingdom Government
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Womble Bond Dickinson
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How Lawyers Can Help Protect And Promote The Human Rights Of Intersex People
Organisation Intersex International Europe (OII Europe) is collaborating with A&O Shearman on a groundbreaking pro bono project to build capacity for strategic litigation on intersex rights across Europe. The initiative aims to create an intersex case law database that will improve access to comparative legal resources and enable more effective use of litigation mechanisms to advance intersex rights across jurisdictions.
United Kingdom Government
AO
A&O Shearman
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UK Subsidy Control: Keep Calm And Carry On
The UK government has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority's first review of the Subsidy Control Act 2022, addressing recommendations on guidance, streamlined routes, and the transparency database. While accepting some improvements, the government maintains its commitment to the self-assessment model and rejects calls for an independent ex-ante review body, leaving enforcement questions unresolved.
United Kingdom Government
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Macfarlanes LLP
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Visa Fee Reimbursement Scheme Opens For Eligible Scale-ups.
The UK Government has introduced a new grant scheme to reimburse visa fees for scale-ups in Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital and Technologies sectors, offering up to £25,000 annually to help these high-growth companies attract international talent. Alongside this financial support, fast-track sponsor licence processing and a bespoke concierge service have been launched to strengthen the UK's position as a destination for innovative businesses and global talent.
United Kingdom Immigration
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Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law
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What Does The UK Defence Investment Plan 2026 Mean For Defence Contractors, Suppliers And Investors?
The UK Government's Defence Investment Plan commits £298 billion over four years and introduces fundamental reforms to defence procurement, including segmented acquisition models, new commercial pathways, and a 'buy British by default' approach. With significant emphasis on attracting private capital through new investment mechanisms and advisory groups, the Plan creates substantial opportunities across nuclear programmes, critical infrastructure, SME participation, and advanced technologies for organi
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Gowling WLG
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UK – Russian-flagged Vessel Issued With Movement Direction To Leave UK Waters
The UK Department of Transport has disclosed details of a recent maritime incident involving a Russian-flagged cargo vessel that sought entry into British territorial waters for emergency repairs. Following a sanctions investigation by the Centre for Transport Sanctions, authorities exercised discretionary powers to issue a movement direction, compelling the vessel to depart UK waters.
United Kingdom International
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Duane Morris LLP
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Navigating A New UK REACH Registration For An Existing Substance Without A Lead Registrant
When a substance is identified as a New Registration of an Existing Substance (NRES) under UK REACH and no Lead Registrant has been assigned, companies face a unique compliance challenge. This guide outlines the practical steps required to navigate the registration process, from submitting an Article 26 Inquiry through negotiating Lead Registrant roles within Substance Groups, ensuring manufacturers and importers can meet their regulatory obligations.
United Kingdom Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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What Does The UK Defence Investment Plan 2026 Mean For Defence Contractors, Suppliers And Investors?
The UK Government's Defence Investment Plan commits £298 billion over four years and introduces fundamental reforms to defence procurement, including segmented acquisition models, new commercial pathways, and a 'buy British by default' approach. With significant emphasis on attracting private capital through new investment mechanisms and advisory groups, the Plan creates substantial opportunities across nuclear programmes, critical infrastructure, SME participation, and advanced technologies for organi
United Kingdom Government
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Gowling WLG
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UK National Security and Investment Regime: Government Publishes Latest Annual Report
The UK government's 2025/26 annual report reveals significant shifts in the National Security and Investment Act's operation, with notification volumes climbing 15.8% while intervention rates drop to historic lows. Despite longer review timelines and increased scrutiny of certain investor origins, 98.9% of transactions proceeded without government intervention, raising questions about the regime's scope and effectiveness.
United Kingdom Government
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Goodwin Procter LLP
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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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The MOD’s New Cyber Security Model: A Shift To Operational Resilience
The UK Ministry of Defence's new Cyber Security Model version 4 fundamentally transforms cyber security obligations for defence suppliers, shifting from protecting MOD data to ensuring organisational resilience across business-critical operations. This comprehensive framework introduces Defence Cyber Certification requirements, mandates supply chain compliance, and establishes four risk-based security levels that will affect bidding, pricing, and contract management for nearly all MOD suppliers.
United Kingdom Government
WB
Womble Bond Dickinson
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UK Subsidy Control: Keep Calm And Carry On
The UK government has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority's first review of the Subsidy Control Act 2022, addressing recommendations on guidance, streamlined routes, and the transparency database. While accepting some improvements, the government maintains its commitment to the self-assessment model and rejects calls for an independent ex-ante review body, leaving enforcement questions unresolved.
United Kingdom Government
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Macfarlanes LLP
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UK Government Procurement Reforms: Implications For Trade Union Workplace Access
The UK Government has introduced new public procurement rules that double the weighting of social value criteria to 20% for contracts over £5 million, with trade union access and representation now explicitly factored into bid evaluations. This development creates a commercial incentive for employers to engage with unions, working in tandem with the Employment Rights Act 2025's new workplace access regime. Employers bidding for government contracts must now consider union relations not just as a compli
United Kingdom Employment
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A&O Shearman
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