Feed-in tariffs: solar tariffs to be slashed

On 18 March 2011 the Government published its "Consultation on fast-track review of Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for small scale low carbon electricity".

The National Infrastructure Plan 2010

The first National Infrastructure Plan for the UK has been published by the Coalition Government.

Wragge & Co secures place on MoD's major projects legal panel

Wragge & Co LLP has been re-appointed to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) major projects legal panel. Under a four-year term, the firm will advise on major public private partnership (PPP) and private finance initiative (PFI) projects.

ORR consults on proposal to introduce freight customer access contracts

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has published a consultation paper setting out its proposal to introduce a model freight customer access contract.

The Renewables Obligation 2009: a new order

The 2009 vintage of the Renewables Obligation for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland became law this week.

What you need to know about climate change law

In October 2008, the UK Government created the Department for Energy and Climate Change, recognising the central role of energy in the climate change agenda. It's a global issue, to which global solutions (such as the Kyoto Protocol) have been proposed.

New Year's resolution to "become a better customer" - the OGC launches new toolkit for public sector IT procurements

Two new procurement tools were launched on 9 January 2009 by the Office of Government Commerce to help public sector bodies taking on large, complex IT projects. The two tools consist of a PQT and JSI.

Planning Act receives Royal Assent

Alongside the Climate Change and Energy Acts, the Planning Act 2008 received Royal Assent on the 26 November 2008. This paves the way for the new Infrastructure Planning Commission.

Planning and Energy Act 2008

The Planning and Energy Act received Royal Assent on the 13 November and came into force on the same date. The Act allows local councils in England and Wales to set reasonable requirements in their development plan documents.

Olympics update - a round-up of all the latest news

Wragge & Co's latest round-up of Olympic news has a strong focus on the energy resources which will be powering the Games.

Offshore - Ofgem update on tender process

Ofgem has issued a further consultation document regarding the competitive tender process by which offshore transmission owners (OFTOs) will be appointed

NAO releases report on Department of Transport shared services

At the end of May, the National Audit Office (NOA) released its report on the much criticised Department for Transport (DfT) shared services agreement.

Securing exclusive appointments

Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis which demonstrates why any property agent or surveyor needs to get the drafting of their exclusive appointments right if they are to secure payment.