European Commission to propose changes to state aid rules by summer

The European Commission is planning a complete overhaul of its system for controlling state subsidies to companies, the Competition Commissioner has announced. 06 Feb 2012

Environmental campaigners complain to European Commission about nuclear 'subsidies'

Energy Alleged incentives available to nuclear power plants breach European Commission rules on state subsidies, a coalition of environmental campaign groups and MPs has said. 24 Jan 2012

Out-Law Guides

  • Green procurement in the public sector

    This guide is based on UK law. It was written and last reviewed in January 2010. It is part of a series of OUT-LAW guides on green IT . The UK Government's Sustainable Procurement Action Plan...

  • The Public Procurement Regulations of 2006: an introduction

    This guide has been superseded. Instead, please see our guide on Public procurement law: the basics . The guide below is out of date and is no longer updated. The rules affecting procurement of...

  • Public procurement law: the basics

    This guide is based on UK law and focuses on the current public, and not utilities, procurement rules. It was last updated in February 2010. Public procurement law regulates the purchasing by publi...

Public sector disadvantaging UK businesses in procurement of contracts, Cabinet Office Minister says

UK Government departments and public sector organisations should discuss contract procurement opportunities with suppliers before opening up formal bidding for work, the UK's Cabinet Office Minister has said. 22 Nov 2011

Government issues revised guidance on contract tendering and public spending disclosure

Public sector The Cabinet Office has issued revised guidance on the information Government departments must publish on public spending and contract tendering. 07 Oct 2011

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