The Trade and Co-operation Agreement has been described universally as “thin” and it is clear that the EU and UK are likely to be in negotiations of some description for years to come. We look at its impact on business and the areas where negotiations will be ongoing.

COVID restrictions resulted in significant financial losses leading to insurance claims under business interruption (BI) insurance policies. The majority of claims were rejected primarily on the basis of policy wording. This article reviews the recent Supreme Court judgment handed down in respect of the test case on BI insurance claims.

On 11 November 2020, the National Security and Investment Bill (NSIB) was introduced to Parliament. It sets out a new statutory regime which will radically overhaul the scrutiny of transactions and investments on national security grounds in the UK.