On 26 October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 (the Act), the largest piece of primary energy legislation in over a decade, received Royal Assent and became law. The breadth of the Act is impressive, covering areas such as energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, regulation of nascent technologies such as CCUS and hydrogen production and strengthening the regulatory landscape around more established sectors including offshore wind and oil and gas.
Over a series of briefings, our energy specialists look at the impact of the Act across several areas and what it could mean for the future of the industry.
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Commissioner Kim issued an August 4 memorandum (Kim Memo) that clarifies how examiners should apply existing SME guidance, especially when analyzing artificial intelligence, machine learning, software, or embedded software (e.g., hardware control) claims.
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On 5 August 2025, Companies House announced that identity verification for individual directors and people with significant control over companies (PSCs) will come into effect on a phased basis from 18 November 2025.
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Earlier this summer, Prime Minister Carney announced Canada would take measures to protect Canadian steel producers against trade diversion, strengthen supply chain resilience, and unlock new private capital in Canadian production.
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