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Part of the problem is that WISCO is a giant state-owned enterprise. The government has ordered it to cut production, but it is not allowed to shed large numbers of jobs to save money. (BBC News)

The Premier League club, which is owned by the Glazer family, has refinanced £178m of outstanding debt, a move that should save it £10m a year. (BBC News)

British consumers do not trust energy companies to control their fridges and other home appliances in order to save energy, according to research published on Monday. (The Guardian)

In countries where the 'rule of law' applies, there is usually a dislike of legislation which has retrospective effect. In this brief post, I do not seek to discuss in any detail the merits or otherwise of the arguments for or against retrospective legislation, save to say that with regard to legal certainty, it is important both for individual citizens and business enterprises as well as other legal entities that they can assess the legality and legal effects of a planned action before instituting such action. (legalweek.com)