Science-based Target meaning

In this issue: UK immigration control: how it works Sponsored work Students Long residence, discretion and human rights EU law rights and EU Settlement Scheme Challenging immigration decisions and enforcement Citizenship applications Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content New Q&A UK immigration control: how it works IPPR highlights asylum claim ‘perma-backlog’ The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has released a blog analysing the current asylum backlog, responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement earlier this year that the ‘legacy’ backlog target had been achieved. The post maintains that a legacy backlog persists and identifies further cohorts who lodged claims on or after 28 June 2022, as the Nationality and Borders Act and subsequently the Illegal Migration Bill/Act tightened the regime. In particular, the majority of people arriving by irregular routes after 7 March 2023 and claiming asylum from 20 July 2023 are expected to be stuck in a ‘perma-backlog’, unable...

In this issue: Commercial Competition Corporate Data protection and cybersecurity Free movement, immigration and employment Financial services Energy Environment Life sciences Regulatory TMT International trade Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Commercial Commission consults on evaluation of market surveillance regulation The European Commission has launched a consultation to assess and, if needed, update the Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020. It aims to strengthen the operation of the single market by boosting compliance with EU product harmonisation rules, with any amendments scheduled for Commission adoption in Q3 2026. The consultation closes on 4 February 2026. See: LNB News 12/11/2025 22. Commission consults on New Legislative Framework revision The Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW H4) has opened a consultation to underpin the revamp of the New Legislative Framework (NLF) governing product law, seeking to capture stakeholder views on...

In this issue: Standard form contracts Defects Consultants on construction projects Planning Procurement Construction industry news Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Construction trackers No Weekly Highlights on 24 April 2025 Standard form contracts JCT sets out intention to launch new Target Cost Contract at Parliamentary Reception JCT has set out plans to launch its new Target Cost Contract, part of the JCT 2024 Edition, at the annual Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception on 13 June 2025. The suite comprises a main contract, a sub-contract and guides, aimed at projects that adopt a target cost with arrangements to share any difference. Payment will be based on an 'allowable cost', a 'contract fee' and, where relevant, a 'difference share'. JCT is also producing online resources to help users with implementation. The Reception will recognise JCT’s achievements and provide an early glimpse of these resources. See: LNB News 16/04/2025 41...

CASE HUB ARCHIVED –this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the abandonment of the transaction on 13 June 2016; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline and commentary. Case facts Outline UK merger review of Clariant’s intended purchase of the Kilfrost Group’s European aircraft de-icing fluid and rail de-icing fluid business. The deal presented a horizontal overlap in the supply of aircraft de-/anti-icing fluids. Latest developments On 13 June 2016, the CMA stated the investigation was cancelled after the parties chose to abandon the deal. On 10 June 2016, the parties had announced their decision to withdraw following the CMA’s provisional findings and the expectation that the transaction would have been prohibited. Parties Clariant AG: a Swiss-based speciality chemicals company, headquartered near Basle, operating in 150 countries worldwide. Kilfrost plc: a UK-based firm in Newcastle specialising in heating and cooling products. The target business is Kilfrost’s European aircraft de-icing fluid and rail de-icing fluid operations. Kilfrost’s...

A UK-based purchaser of an overseas business should evaluate the following tax considerations: the prospective overseas and UK tax outlays linked to the acquisition tax-efficient ways to repatriate profits from the overseas entity to the UK buyer a tax-efficient exit strategy maximising the tax-efficiency of the target business This Practice Note is written from a UK tax perspective and also flags typical overseas tax points to address, including reporting, filing and compliance obligations. Local advice should be obtained in each jurisdiction in which the target operates. Overseas and UK tax costs associated with the acquisition of an overseas business The common UK and overseas tax costs relevant to acquiring an overseas business are summarised below. Transfer taxes Share acquisitions may attract local transfer or registration taxes, usually calculated as a percentage of the consideration for those shares, together with notary fees...

Scope of this Practice Note This Practice Note examines the UK regulatory considerations encountered by crowdfunding platforms from a financial services standpoint. It ought to be read in conjunction with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA 2000), together with relevant secondary legislation, and regulatory rules and guidance, including, in particular, provisions within the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Handbook and the FCA’s webpage devoted to crowdfunding. This Note briefly outlines initiatives at EU level in relation to regulating crowdfunding, which are discussed in detail in Practice Note EU Regulation of crowdfunding—the ECSP Regulation and the MiFID II Crowdfunding Directive. Crowdfunding (sometimes referred to as 'crowd sourcing' or 'crowd financing') operates on the basis that individuals seeking capital, such as entrepreneurs, present ventures or businesses on an online platform, and members of the public contribute funds through that platform. There is no ceiling on an individual contribution; however, unlike more established fundraising methods, many platforms enable participants to put in as little as £10. Typically, the entrepreneur will be...

Analytical thinking Spots issues and underlying causes, and draws connections between details gathered from multiple sources and contexts. Can you describe a time when you had to use careful analysis to tackle a complex situation? What has been one of the toughest problems you have had to analyse? Have you ever spotted a risk or an opportunity that your manager or others had missed? Tell me about when this occurred. Have you faced a recurring or repeating problem at work? Please describe it. What actions did you take in that scenario? Achievement Shows drive to deliver outcomes; steadfastly sticks with plans to see them through. What has been a target you set out to reach? What have you accomplished in your current role that has made you especially proud? Select one the candidate raises. That sounds interesting—tell me more about it. What is an example of a goal or task you have had...

Analytical thinking Behaviour Spots issues and underlying causes, drawing connections across information sourced from multiple places and threads of evidence to build a clear picture. Sample questions Recall a situation you faced that demanded analytical thinking from you, and explain your approach? What has been one of the toughest problems you’ve had to analyse? Have you spotted a possible issue or opportunity your manager or others missed? Describe when this occurred. Have you encountered a repeating problem at work? Tell me about it. What actions did you take in that scenario? Achievement Behaviour Shows drive to deliver outcomes; persists with agreed plans, even when progress is slow. Sample questions What has been a target you needed to achieve? In your current role, what have you accomplished that makes you especially proud? Pick one they mention. That’s interesting—please tell me more. Which goal or task presented the greatest barriers for you...