Published on: 26 March 2025
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revised its Handbook, effective 28 February 2025, reshaping sustainability labelling and disclosure obligations. The package introduces anti-greenwashing measures across several conduct of business sourcebooks, updates the labelling framework, and adjusts rules for on-demand sustainability information. The instrument also defers the deadline for firms to satisfy on-demand sustainability information requests, shifting it from 2 December 2025 to 2 April 2026. Handbook Notice 127 outlines these amendments, alongside certain other updates made by earlier instruments to different parts of the Handbook. See: LNB News 28/02/2025 34. Sources: FCA 2025/6—Sustainability labelling and disclosure of sustainability-related financial information (amendment) instrument 2025, and FCA Handbook Notice 127.
The FCA has stated that its sustainability rules do not prohibit investment in, or financing for, defence companies. Although the sustainable finance regime is designed to ensure reliable information and greater market transparency, it does not require financial institutions to treat defence firms differently from those in other sectors...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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