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The UK Subsidy Control Insider (UKSCI) is an invaluable resource for those seeking insights into the evolving landscape of subsidy regulations in the United Kingdom. Since the enactment of the Subsidy Control Act 2022, there have been notable alterations to the manner in which public authorities administer subsidies, diverging from the previous EU State aid rules. This blog examines whether the reforms have delivered on their promises of efficiency and economic benefit, and analyses ongoing debates on potential amendments to prioritise considerations such as value for money and environmental impact.

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20. December 2023 | UKSCI by Sir Marcus Smith and Charlotte McLean

Subsidy Control: The First Year

Introduction Although the subsidy control jurisdiction has been ‘live’ since January 2023, only one application has been issued under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, Durham Company Limited v Durham County Council, which was determined by a judgment dated 27 July 2023.2 There are no other applications pending before the Competition Appeal Tribunal at the time of writing (October 2023). Given […]

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19. December 2023 | UKSCI by Sattam Al-Mugheiry and Alexander Rose

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation – the Birth of a New Area of Competition Law

In July 2023, the European Union introduced a new competition law regime called the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) to address a longstanding regulatory gap. Whilst subsidies awarded by EU and EFTA Member States are tightly regulated on an ex-ante basis under EU State aid law,1 this is not the case for subsidies awarded by other countries. Indeed, it is […]

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