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The Labour government will have been in power two months when parliament returns on 2 September. So, what legislation is coming down the track?

In this briefing, Dr Sara Warner summarises the salmon producers cartel litigation in the UK and greenwashing claims. This may serve as an important and timely reminder for businesses in the food and agribusiness sectors and beyond, to ensure compliance with competition law and the CMA’s Green Claims Code.

A new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change makes a clarion call for a NHS digital health record for every citizen to help drive improvements to health and care and be ready for the AI era...

Industry response provided by techUK's Life Sciences Working group to proposals from NHS England and NICE for a new integrated, rules-based medical technology (medtech) pathway.

Patch management is a key part of information security compliance, both as regards personal data and more widely...

When it comes to choosing where to lay someone to rest, there are some who can think of no better place than home. Nicola Dernie, a Principal Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the conditions and precautions private landowners should have in mind before making arrangements for a final resting place on their land.

The "CSOI" is intended to be an HE provider’s authoritative and accessible point of information concerning harassment and sexual misconduct... 

The HSE has published its work-related fatality figures for 2023/24 which reveal agriculture to have the poorest safety record of any occupation in the country. Figures showed that 27 people lost their lives in the year to March 2024 in England, Wales and Scotland. We look at your legal responsibilities, liabilities and summarise the key 5 points your agri business needs to implement for safer working practices.

Food fraud can decimate brand reputation and businesses - Jessica Burt goes through the key 5 recommendations on how best to protect your business.

Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) summer updates on infant formula, loyalty cards and consultation for guidance on trader recommendation platforms. Defra considers Extended Producer Responsibility figures and date of Deposit Return Scheme. Environmental matters focus on clean waters. FSA and school food study, caged eggs update, EU looks at quality schemes and food fraud with olive oil seizures. Finally, enforcement round-up.

The ASA has upheld a complaint that a Facebook ad for Just Eat failed to use appropriate targeting to ensure an online facebook ad featuring  foods that were high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) was not directed at under 16s.

The ASA controversially ruled last week in two matters concerning nutrition brands, finding that the failure to disclose the commercial relationship with Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett was misleading to consumers.