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Cryptosporidium outbreak affects dozens in England
At least 46 cryptosporidium infections have been confirmed in England linked to contaminated water. Torbay Council, South West Water, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), NHS Devon and the Environment Agency are investigating the outbreak. There have been around another 100 reported cases of diarrhea and vomiting. South West Water initially said that water quality...
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MHRA sets out its AI regulatory strategy
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its strategic approach to artificial intelligence (AI). The publication is in response to the request from the Secretaries of State of DSIT and DHSC dated 1 February 2024, in which the MHRA was asked to provide details about what steps it is taking in...
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EU survey shows trust decline but confidence in safety
A survey of consumers in Europe and the United Kingdom has revealed a decrease in trust in the food sector but a high level of confidence in safety. The Trust Report surveyed 19,642 people from 18 countries on their level of trust in the food system and found that less than half of consumers have trust in food. Work was conducted by...
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AI Tools Could Enhance UK Gov't Public Services Strategy
On Feb. 29, the U.K. government announced that U.K. ministers will pilot artificial intelligence tools to analyze responses to government consultations and respond to questions from Parliament, in an effort to boost ministers' efficiency in so-called routine policy work.
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Employee sent packing after empty bag theft — mitigation in dishonesty dismissals (UK)
Last month the BBC reported the Employment Tribunal’s decision that it was fair to dismiss a Mr Doffou for gross misconduct because he had not paid for a handful of bags he packed his shopping in after his shift. Mr Doffou had been happily employed at Sainsbury’s in Romford for nearly 20 years when given...
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DDTC Publishes Proposed ITAR Amendments to Enhance AUKUS Defense Trade
On May 1, 2024, the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would streamline defense trade between and among Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States in furtherance of the trilateral security partnership (the “AUKUS” partnership). DDTC issued the proposed rule pursuant to new authorities and...
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Changes to the UK investigatory powers regime receive royal assent
On April 25, 2024, the UK’s Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (“IP(A)A”) received royal assent and became law. This law makes the first substantive amendments to the existing Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (“IPA”) since it came into effect, and follows an independent review of the effectiveness of the IPA published in June 2023. The most...
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OFSI Launches New Financial Sanctions FAQs
On May 1, 2024, the UK’s financial sanctions regulator – the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) – launched a new Frequently Asked Quesstion service, setting out consolidated responses to frequently asked questions about UK financial sanctions. Russia is the key focus, with FAQs dedicated to the UK’s asset freezing sanctions, other financial prohibitions, and...
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DDTC Publishes Proposed ITAR Amendments to Enhance AUKUS Defense Trade
On May 1, 2024, the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would streamline defense trade between and among Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States in furtherance of the trilateral security partnership (the “AUKUS” partnership). Click here to continue reading the full version...
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FCA and PRA Publish Final Securitisation Rules: Key Points
Firms will need to update their internal procedures and ensure they are ready to comply with the new requirements ahead of 1 November 2024. HM Treasury (HMT), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have fired the starting gun for the race to 1 November 2024, when the new UK securitisation framework will commence. HMT, the FCA, and the PRA decided to implement the new rules on 1 November 2024 in response to requests from market participants for a six-month period to give them time to prepare.