United Kingdom: Rail, Road & Cycling

Government is reshaping biodiversity net gain requirements in England, with a consultation closing soon on a targeted carve-out for brownfield housing schemes. What are the practical implications and likely timings?

The United Kingdom has launched its Self-Driving Vehicle Pilot Scheme, establishing the first lawful pathway for fully driverless commercial operations on British roads. Businesses seeking to deploy autonomous vehicles must navigate a multi-layered approval process involving vehicle certification, special orders, and passenger service permits. With the government forecasting 38,000 new jobs and a £42 billion industry by 2035, this regulatory framework marks a pivotal moment for automated driving system

The UK remains a respected and effective jurisdiction for company formation and management. Its established legal framework, tax treaty network and transparent regulatory environment, continue to support a wide range of trading, holding, and international group structures.

It is great to see that Chery Commercial Vehicle has announced that it will be establishing its European headquarters in my home city of Liverpool.

2026 looks set to be a significant year in the road to autonomous driving in Great Britain and, against a backdrop of fragmented global regulation for the deployment of autonomous vehicles...

The European Commission announced its much-anticipated automotive package with the 2035 ICE ban watered down to a 90% CO₂ emissions reduction target by 2035.

Following last week's news that Emma Watson received a driving ban, Sophie Clarke reflects on this as a high-profile reminder of the consequences of becoming a ‘totter', the law surrounding mandatory disqualification...

Following the U.K. Supreme Court's much-awaited judgment on motor finance commission arrangements on 1 August, Financial Services Partner & Managing Director James Worsnip, Automotive Partner Tom Beard...

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled on a historic case relating to the practice of dealers not disclosing commissions earned from the sale of finance products...