With the carbon market beginning to take shape throughout the United Kingdom, we are starting to see tensions emerge around competing priorities for land.
First published in: The Herald
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In our latest article, Joe Fitzgibbon and Alannah O’Hara explore the opportunities and risks posed to businesses by AI's rapid development.
First published in: Insider.co.uk
Following recent Visitor Levy Bill consultation updates, the Scottish Government and councils are now considering levies for cruise ships, motorhomes, and camping. Proposed legislation would allow councils to tax those staying overnight, operating in much the same manner as the Visitor Levy would.
While Trustees may be well-versed in income tax matters, Capital Gains Tax poses an important and often complex consideration.
In September, the Health and Safety Executive announced that it will be carrying out inspections in schools from October onwards relating to asbestos materials following recent concerns surrounding RAAC.
A look back at the first decision of the Competition Appeal Tribunal under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, with eyes forward to its impacts and potential appeal.
Get your skilled workers in now if you can. Skilled Worker visa costs are increasing (again) in January 2024.
The Government already increased Skilled Worker visa application fees by around 15% on 4 October 2023, and there is more to come.
The onshore wind sector deal for Scotland sets out a number of commitments in order to meet Scotland's 2030 onshore wind ambitions. This article provides a high-level summary of the deal, with a focus on the key near-term milestones you should be aware of.
For those of us working in the agricultural and rural sector, it’s clear this has not been an easy year.
First published in: The Courier, Farm Focused supplement
In this article, Robbie Callander outlines the current law on corporate directors and explains the reforms which are soon expected to be brought into force.
The Scottish Government’s Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill is expected to be passed in August 2024 and will provide local authorities with the option to introduce a Visitor Levy Scheme within their area. Scott Ritchie and Robbie McElroy explain and look at what such a scheme would mean for the Scottish tourism industry.
King Charles has announced that a newly introduced independent regulator for English football will form a key part of the UK government's upcoming legislative agenda.