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27 May 2022
Up next on Channel 4 – the Media Bill
Announced in this year’s Queen’s Speech, the Media Bill legislates for Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries’ plans to privatise Channel 4. DRD’s Samuel Piña draws out what political and regulatory implications the Bill might have.
12 May 2022
A super-sized Queen’s Speech
On the 10th May, Prince Charles announced a super-sized 'Queen's' Speech containing 38 Bills. In this blog, DRD Partner, Pete Bowyer, looks at what this will mean for Government this year.
4 May 2022
The national impact of the local elections
DRD Partnership’s Rhys Barnes takes a look at the local elections and what the results might mean for both major parties.
22 Apr 2022
Ukraine and its impact on anti-trust policy
As the war in Ukraine rages on, and continues to present new dangers for global resources and supply chains, DRD considers the consequences on competition law and the possible policy responses that governments could deploy.
14 Apr 2022
Bills face squeeze as Johnson seeks reboot
DRD Partnership has published an exclusive briefing note on the key Bills expected to be in the Queen’s Speech and offering political analysis on each of the main department’s proposed legislative plans.
8 Apr 2022
Take back (subsidy) control?: State aid after Brexit
As the Government prepares to carry the Subsidy Control Bill over to the next session of Parliament, Toby Chapman takes stock of its goals, implications, and potential challenges.
6 Apr 2022
Teach First Leadership Conference
DRD was delighted to attend the Teach First Leadership Conference with Mishcon de Reya, where together they led two sessions on crisis management.
28 Mar 2022
Do anti-trust rules prevent firms cutting carbon?
Driven by the need to reduce their carbon impact, and the rise of ESG metrics in their reporting, businesses are increasingly hitting competition law roadblocks when working to deliver on their sustainability promises. Who’s to blame, asks DRD Associate, Ed Bowie?
24 Mar 2022
Online safety law set to bind Big Tech
What is the Online Safety Bill and how will it change the future of tech regulation? In this blog, Samuel Piña takes a dive into how the Government’s solution to the growing issue of online regulation is shaping future policy in the sector.
21 Mar 2022
Squeeze means no spring in Sunak’s step
With political and economic constraints closing in, DRD looks at how potential announcements in the Spring Statement could see the Chancellor navigate the crises of the coming months, or show him beginning to lose his balance...
16 Mar 2022
Top judge warns over ‘PRing’ rulings
Jon McLeod and Yasmin Abubeker report on a case with clear implications for lawyers and PR professionals engaged in publicising the outcome of cases.
7 Mar 2022
The Online Safety Bill
Preventing early exposure to harmful materials and abuse in the age of Everyone’s Invited.
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