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R (Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd) v Welsh Ministers [2026] EWHC 670 (Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? The ruling reinforces the constitutional divide between the courts and the legislature. It explains that the scheme and framework of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (GWA 2006) embody that separation of powers, and that any judicial attempt to recognise and enforce a common law obligation on Welsh Ministers to consult prior to introducing legislation in the Senedd would trespass upon that boundary. This is not a departure from established principle; case law has already upheld comparable rules for lawmakers in Scotland and at Westminster. However, this is the first express confirmation of the position for Welsh lawmakers, and the first time this dimension of the GWA 2006 has been analysed in such depth. The court examined earlier
The solution arrived through the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), a quasi‑judicial body handling mass claims, created under UN Security Council Resolution 687. By addressing environmental harm—most notably via its ‘F4’ claim class—the UNCC set a seminal benchmark shaping how international law and contemporary arbitral panels allocate financial responsibility for wartime ecological devastation. With present-day wars in areas such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East bringing dam breaches, strikes on chemical facilities, and the burning of farmland, the UNCC’s legacy endures as an essential reference point for states, global investors, and companies engaged in post‑conflict arbitration. The F4 claims: Quantifying the unquantifiable Prior to the 1990s, mechanisms in international law for war reparations overwhelmingly favoured property loss, foregone earnings, and bodily injury. The natural world was commonly treated as a mute, non-compensable victim of armed hostilities...
Understanding the farming business as a business Many farms still use long-standing structures that arose by habit, not strategy. Sole traders, informal partnerships and outdated partnership deeds are common. While once effective, such setups can cause major issues around succession, tax planning and involving the next generation. A corporate team can take a fresh, business-led view of the farm, asking: Who owns the land and other critical assets? Who manages daily operations? Who carries the risk and who enjoys the return? What is the enduring plan for succession? From this review, the team can confirm whether the current setup is fit for purpose or if an alternative — for example an updated partnership agreement, a company, a limited liability partnership, or a blended model — would better meet the family’s aims. Tax efficiency through joined-up advice Tax sits at the centre of most
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Market studies CMA consults on updated draft guidance for markets regime The CMA has opened a consultation on refreshed updated draft guidance outlining its approach to the markets regime under the Enterprise Act 2002. At present, the CMA’s approach to the markets regime is described across a range of guidance papers. The revised draft seeks to bring together and consolidate, in one document, its existing material on market reviews, market studies, market investigations, and the oversight and assessment of remedies. Background On 5 November 2024, the CMA issued a consultation concerning its suite of markets regime guidance documents......
Antitrust CMA consults on updated guidance on the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption The CMA has opened a consultation on its draft revised guidance for the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption ( PTTSBE). Background The PTTSBE excludes specific integrated ticketing arrangements, agreed by transport operators, from the Chapter I prohibition under the Competition Act 1998. In 2016, following a CMA review, the PTTSBE was extended for a further ten years and is currently set to terminate on 28 February 2026 as scheduled......
Mergers The Commission approved Brose Sitech Sp. acquiring exclusive control over Proseat’s foam, trim and lightweight components operations through a business purchase......
Subsidy control The Subsidy Advice Unit has released its finalised reports offering guidance to the UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding: the proposed Scottish Investment Zones subsidy scheme—see the final report for further details the proposed Welsh Investment Zones subsidy scheme—see the final report for further details Note— For all decisions referred to the Subsidy Advice Unit under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, see the UK subsidy control—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, see the UK Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission approved: the formation of a joint venture by Alba NGM Co- Invest S. L. P. S and Mirova Energy Transition 6 S. L. P. ( M.12053) following a phase I review—see further, Midday Express the purchase of joint control of SG Global Midco Limited by Bain Capital Credit L. P.......
Mergers The CMA published the full Phase 1 clearance for Kingspan Group Limited’s anticipated purchase of Coverworld Holdings Limited—see further, decision. NOTE— For live CMA mergers, see further, UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker Antitrust The CMA released a brief guide for businesses on collaborating lawfully without infringing competition rules—see further, guide. NOTE— For current legislation, guidance and policy updates, see further, UK competition horizon scanning—2025 and beyond Subsidy control The CAT issued an order in Mr Aubrey Weis v Greater Manchester Combined Authority, under section 70 of the Subsidy Control Act 2022, concerning an alleged decision to grant two loans for a central Manchester residential project. The CAT dismissed the application on 31 July 2025 and refused permission to appeal—see further, order. NOTE— For live Subsidy Control Act appeals before the CAT and the appellate courts, see further, UK subsidy...
Antitrust An appeal has been filed with the Court of Justice in Case C- 545/25 České dráhy v ÖBB- Holding and Others et Commission...
In this issue: EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Caselex EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Commission launches consultation on FSR Commission launches consultation on FSR The Commission has initiated its first assessment of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ( FSR), in force since 13 July 2023. The FSR empowers the Commission to tackle any competition distortions arising from foreign subsidies within the internal market......
Mergers The Commission authorised: (i) the taking of joint control of the rail operating lease portfolio of Wells Fargo & Company by GATX Corporation and Brookfield Infrastructure Fund V- C, L. P; (ii) the taking of sole control of the rail finance lease portfolio of Wells Fargo by Brookfield; and (iii) the taking of sole control of the locomotive operating lease portfolio of Wells Fargo by......
Mergers Following a phase I review, the Commission approved a joint venture established by Robert Bosch Gmb H and Mitsubishi Corporation ( M.12041)—see further, Midday Express The Commission has received notifications for: CCP Investments/ EFMS/ NEOGOV ( M.12126) (simplified merger procedure) Swiss Life Holding/ APG/ Itinere ( M.12088) (simplified merger procedure) Velobank. Bank Handlowy ( M.12073) (simplified merger procedure) Note— For every ongoing merger investigation before the Commission, see further, EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker State aid The application has been made public in Case C-329/25 SAS, a Romanian reference seeking clarity on whether illegality interest is payable where the Member State complied with Article 108(3) TFEU’s prior notification and granted the aid only after...
Private actions The CAT has released two High Court of Justice orders, dated 9 June 2025, in The Scottish Ministers & Others v Servier Laboratories Limited & Others and The Welsh Ministers & Others v Servier Laboratories Limited & Others. These damages claims allege infringements of Article 101/ Chapter I and Article 102/ Chapter II. The orders move the proceedings to the CAT—see further, order ( The Scottish Ministers & Others) and order ( The Welsh Ministers & Others). NOTE— For all live private actions in the UK that have been made public, see further, UK private actions—ongoing cases tracker. Subsidy control The Subsidy Advice Unit has issued its final report offering advice to UK Research and Innovation on its proposed DRIVE35 Scale- Up Grants scheme—see further, final report. NOTE— For all decisions referred under the Subsidy Advice Unit under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, see...
Mergers The CMA has issued the administrative schedule for its phase 2 probe into Aramark/ Entier; for more detail, see the case page. Note— To view all active merger reviews before the CMA, see the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates For information on forthcoming UK competition milestones, refer to the UK Competition calendar......
Foreign Subsidies Regulation Commission launches consultation on FSR The Commission has begun its first review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ( FSR), in effect since 13 July 2023. The FSR empowers the Commission to tackle any such competition distortions arising from foreign subsidies within the internal market......
Mergers The Commission granted conditional approval to Naspers Limited’s purchase of Just Eat Takeaway.com via its subsidiary, namely Prosus N. V....
Mergers • The CMA has released the complete text of its phase 1 decision, referring the finished acquisition by Aramark Limited of Entier Limited to a phase 2 investigation—see further, case page NOTE— For every live merger before the CMA, see further, UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker Private actions • The CAT issued a ruling rejecting applications by Yew Freight Trading Limiting for a split trial, allocation to the fast-track procedure and cost capping in its damages claim against Puro Ventures Limited, alleging infringement of Chapter I/ Article 101 TFEU—see further, ruling NOTE— For live private actions in the UK that have been made public, see further, UK private actions—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, see further, UK Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission formally approved the acquisition granting Investindustrial S. A. sole control over DCC Healthcare...
The UK government has taken 40 decisions to intervene in deals under the NSI Act. A recent illustration, announced on 22 May 2025, relates to Maple Armor’s shareholding in Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd and Fireblitz Europe Ltd. As discussed in this article, the matter shows that officials may focus on unanticipated issues or companies, not just the obvious ones. It further indicates that approvals can come with novel or tailored conditions designed to address those concerns. This remains a developing landscape, and adjustments to the Act are on the horizon. From the outset of the regime, advisers and companies have raised complaints about several features of the Act, including the volume of non-sensitive transactions drawn into the mandatory notification regime. On 22 July 2025, the government announced certain exemptions and opened a consultation on updating aspects of the Act, and investors should consider...
Mergers The CMA has set out the schedule for the slot-release process for the IATA summer 2026 season, pursuant to commitments made by IAG to the European Commission concerning its purchase of bmi ( M.6447)......
Mergers The Commission has received notifications for: Trilantic/ Direlec Group/ Sklum/ The Masie/ Create ( M.12113) under the simplified merger procedure Actis/ Mubadala/ Rezolv Energy ( M.12075) under the simplified merger procedure Trafigura/ Armorie ( M.12066) under the simplified merger procedure Note— For all ongoing merger investigations before the Commission, see the EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming EU competition developments, consult the EU Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission approved the purchase of exclusive control over Karo Intressenter Holding AB by KKR & Co. Inc...
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