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ESG Circular - Issue 4 - Navigating Transition In A Changing World: Energy Security, Defence And Digital Innovation - June 2026
Britain's electricity system faces structural vulnerabilities from fossil fuel price shocks, prompting government intervention in legacy subsidy arrangements that may impact long-term private investment in decarbonisation. As energy security, defence investment, and AI-driven digital transformation reshape the sustainability landscape, businesses must navigate complex regulatory changes while reconciling transition plans with evolving ESG frameworks and financing challenges.
United Kingdom Environment
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Travers Smith LLP
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When Does A Trade Begin? Lessons From Putney Power
The Upper Tribunal's decision in Putney Power Limited clarifies a critical question in UK tax law: when does a company actually begin trading versus merely preparing to trade? This distinction carries significant consequences for Enterprise Investment Scheme relief and other tax benefits, as the court rejected rigid legal tests in favor of a nuanced, fact-specific analysis of each company's activities and circumstances.
United Kingdom Tax
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Travers Smith LLP
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Project Nutcracker: Why The UK Government Should Be Safeguarding Land For The Great Grid Upgrade
The UK's ambitious Clean Power 2030 strategy and Great Grid Upgrade face a critical planning challenge that threatens to derail progress. As National Grid races to build new transmission lines for renewable energy, local authorities continue granting planning permissions for developments directly on proposed cable routes, forcing costly redesigns and delays.
United Kingdom Energy
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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