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Indian-Origin Couple Sentenced for Operating UK Companies Despite Ban

Indian-Origin Couple Sentenced for Operating UK Companies Despite Ban

Indian-Origin Couple Sentenced for Operating UK Companies Despite Ban

Sweden Charges Two Crew Members in Oil Pollution Case Linked to Russian Tanker

Sweden Charges Two Crew Members in Oil Pollution Case Linked to Russian Tanker

Swedish prosecutors have charged two crew members aboard a shadow fleet tanker in connection with an oil pollution incident in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The tanker, sanctioned by the EU and UK for its role in the Russian energy sector, was identified as a suspect in a Baltic oil slick stretching eight miles. The Swedish Coast Guard continues to investigate the seaworthiness of the tanker, which has raised questions about its flag registry and ownership.

UK's £1.5bn CCUS Supply Chain Milestone and Antarctic BREEAM Certification Highlight Sustainability Efforts

UK's £1.5bn CCUS Supply Chain Milestone and Antarctic BREEAM Certification Highlight Sustainability Efforts

The UK has reached a significant milestone in its carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) efforts with the East Coast Cluster awarding £1.5bn in supply-chain contracts to UK businesses. This initiative, involving bp, Equinor, and TotalEnergies, aims to transport and store CO2 from industrial emitters. Meanwhile, the British Antarctic Survey's Discovery Building has become the first in Antarctica to achieve BREEAM certification, reflecting its sustainable construction and energy efficiency. These developments underscore the UK's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

Indian-Origin Couple Sentenced for Operating UK Companies Despite Ban

Indian-Origin Couple Sentenced for Operating UK Companies Despite Ban

An Indian-origin couple, Bharat Jogia and Louise Jogia, have been sentenced for breaching a disqualification order in the UK. Bharat Jogia, 71, was previously disqualified as a company director for 13 years in 2014 after being involved in a tax fraud scheme with Jogia Jewellers (UK) Limited, which wrongfully claimed over 2 million pounds from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Despite this ban, he continued to control pharmaceutical companies Diamond Pharma Limited and BHJ Consulting Ltd. His wife, Louise Jogia, 57, aided him by acting as the official director of BHJ Consulting. Both were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court, with Bharat receiving a nine-month suspended prison sentence and Louise a seven-month suspended sentence. They were also disqualified from being company directors for another 10 years.

Grant Thornton Expands Pay Gap Reporting to Include Class and Disability, Aiming for Greater Workplace Equity

Grant Thornton Expands Pay Gap Reporting to Include Class and Disability, Aiming for Greater Workplace Equity

Grant Thornton Expands Pay Gap Reporting to Include Class and Disability, Aiming for Greater Workplace Equity

Eat Happy and Hana Group Discuss Merger to Expand European Sushi Market

Eat Happy and Hana Group Discuss Merger to Expand European Sushi Market

Eat Happy and Hana Group Discuss Merger to Expand European Sushi Market

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Introduces New Regulations for OT Asset Owners

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Introduces New Regulations for OT Asset Owners

The UK is undergoing a significant overhaul of its cybersecurity regulations with the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB). This bill, introduced in November 2025, represents the most substantial change to UK cybersecurity regulations since the Network and Information Systems regulations in 2018. The CSRB expands regulatory scope to include almost all operational technology systems as 'national resilience' assets. It introduces mandatory incident reporting, stricter penalties, and enhanced enforcement mechanisms. The bill aims to strengthen national resilience and reshape how critical infrastructure operators manage cyber risk.

Sweden Detains Third Shadow Fleet Vessel Amid Oil Spill Investigation

Sweden Detains Third Shadow Fleet Vessel Amid Oil Spill Investigation

Swedish authorities have detained a shadow fleet tanker, Flora 1, suspected of causing an oil spill in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The vessel, flagged under Sierra Leone, is on sanctions lists of the UK and EU. The oil spill, detected by the Swedish Coast Guard, stretches 12 kilometers in the Baltic Sea. The Flora 1's flag status and ownership are under investigation, with links to Chinese interests in Hong Kong. The ship has a history of registry changes and was previously sanctioned by the UK and EU.

Robyn Hattaway Joins Brennan Manna Diamond as Of Counsel in Orlando

Robyn Hattaway Joins Brennan Manna Diamond as Of Counsel in Orlando

Robyn Hattaway Joins Brennan Manna Diamond as Of Counsel in Orlando

Dechert LLP Appoints Shannon Reaves as Co-Chair of National Security Practice in Washington, DC

Dechert LLP Appoints Shannon Reaves as Co-Chair of National Security Practice in Washington, DC

Dechert LLP Appoints Shannon Reaves as Co-Chair of National Security Practice in Washington, DC

Grant Thornton Expands Pay Gap Reporting to Include Class and Disability

Grant Thornton Expands Pay Gap Reporting to Include Class and Disability

Grant Thornton Expands Pay Gap Reporting to Include Class and Disability

Sweden Detains Third Vessel in Shadow Fleet Investigation

Sweden Detains Third Vessel in Shadow Fleet Investigation

Swedish authorities have detained a third vessel, the Flora 1, suspected of causing an oil spill in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone. The tanker, flagged under Sierra Leone, is under investigation for its unclear registry and ownership, which includes links to Chinese interests in Hong Kong. The vessel is on sanctions lists of the UK and EU, and its detention follows previous actions against ships operating under false flags. The investigation is led by Swedish police and prosecutors, with one crewmember being questioned.