The UK government has said that it is “minded to introduce” a due diligence requirement for businesses that use umbrella companies in an effort to drive out “bad actors” from labour supply chains.
Rising opportunities for agrivoltaic energy projects under France’s regulatory strategy
The solar energy and agricultural industries can expect growing opportunities in France, which has become the first EU country to enforce a legal regime on developing solar power projects on farmlands that also substantively contribute agricultural production.
Extensions of time and liquidated damages
Most contracts for construction works will include an extension of time mechanism, whereby the contractor will be entitled to an extension of time to the agreed completion date – the date by which the works must be completed – in circumstances where there are delays to a project which are not the contractor’s fault or for which the employer has taken the risk.
3 Filipino workers killed during historic United Arab Emirates floods
Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, Philippine officials said.
Philippine universities defend mainland Chinese students on Taiwan-facing province: ‘blatant racism, Sinophobia’
The remarks came after some lawmakers expressed alarm over the some 4,000 non-local students in the province that also houses military bases accessed by US troops.
Capital gains tax for individuals on the disposal of UK shares
Capital gains tax (CGT) is a UK tax payable by individuals on gains they make on the disposal of certain chargeable assets. Broadly, an asset is any form of property, whether situated in the UK or overseas, which includes shares.
Sydney mall stabbing: France’s ‘Bollard Man’ gains Australian residency for confronting killer, thanks to PM Albanese
French construction worker Damien Guerot’s work visa was due to expire in July until PM Anthony Albanese intervened with an invitation to settle in Australia.
Indonesia’s Joko Widodo urges China to ‘use its influence’ to prevent rise in conflict in Middle East
Both countries voiced support for Palestinian membership in the United Nations, with Widodo also encouraging China to invest in Indonesia’s new capital.
JCT updates design and build standard form construction contract
Changes to the Joint Construction Tribunal (JCT) standard form “design and build” contract through the publication of the new 2024 contract form will require employers and contractors within the construction industry to review their styles and precedents, an expert has said.
Pakistan officials say climate change ‘major factor’ in historical downpours that have killed 65
Lightning and heavy rains led to the heaviest downpour in decades, flooding villages in Pakistan’s southwestern coast.