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Supply chain compliance issues in Saudi Arabia

James Daniell and Julian Haslam-Jones of Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations Dubai office consider the growing importance of compliance issues in Saudi Arabia. Non-compliance with local laws and international standards can result in financial penalties, delays, additional costs and reputational damage, they warn.

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Private Finance Initiative could be set for a return

A report from the Association of Infrastructure Investors in Public Private Partnerships (AIIP) has called for a comprehensive reform of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) model used previously to support a new generation of privately financed infrastructure.

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Procurement Act delay could hit contracts

The government should take advantage of the just announced delay to implementation of the Public Procurement Act 2023 to introduce much needed reforms to the UK’s public sector procurement processes, says a report from the Institute for Government (IfG).

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Question marks raised over Wylfa nuclear plans

Energy secretary Ed Miliband is reported to be considering scrapping plans to use the Wylfa site in North Wales for a new large-scale nuclear power plant.

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News in Brief: October 2024

Companies highlighted in the Grenfell Inquiry report for their role on the disaster that killed 72 people will be barred from working on public sector contracts, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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HS2 could be taken under direct government control

The High Speed 2 railway project could be brought under government control following a newly ordered review of HS2 Ltd’s governance and accountability that will also look for ways to claw back money from contractors.

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Pilot Standard to include net zero carbon buildings definition launched

A pilot version of what will be the UK’s first cross-industry Standard for net zero carbon aligned buildings has been launched.

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Consultation opens on Scottish Building Levy

The Scottish government has opened consultation on proposals to introduce a Building Safety Levy on new residential development. Consultation opened this week and will run for some two months until 18 November.

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Date set for offshore oil and gas judicial review hearing

The Scottish Court of Session has given permission to environmental campaigners to mount judicial review challenges against consents previously granted to two North Sea oil and gas projects.

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

Our latest Construction Law print edition will be on subscriber’s desks next week, with its highly regarded blend of top level analysis and insight on legal issues of vital concern for your business.

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