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Welsh Government publishes guidance on forthcoming Single-Use Vapes Ban
The Welsh Government has published guidance for businesses regarding the forthcoming ban on single-use vape products. The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 will make it a criminal offence to supply or offer to supply single-use vapes to consumers in Wales from 1 June 2025. The ban aims to reduce environmental harm...
Scottish Government launches consultation on fire safety regulations
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to building regulations and fire safety guidance, stemming from recommendations made by an expert panel following the Cameron House hotel fire. The review process has already led to short-term measures, including amended guidance promoting automatic fire suppression systems in...
Council of the EU adopts position on key elements of insolvency law harmonisation directive
The Council of the EU has reached a partial general approach on crucial aspects of a proposed directive aimed at harmonising insolvency law across the EU. The agreed position focuses on preserving the insolvency estate and directors' duties in the event of insolvency and transparency obligations. Key provisions include rules on avoidance actions,...
ESMA issues warning for investors on ‘inherent risks’ of cryptoassets
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning to investors that, despite the new era of supervision soon to commence with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), ‘the inherent risks of investing in cryptoassets remain’. ESMA says many cryptoassets are ‘highly speculative and volatile, with prices subject to...
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