The UK subsidy control regime – familiar but different
Although hyped as “the most important bit of post-Brexit legislation yet”, the Subsidy Control Bill published by the UK Government on 30 June 2021 largely builds on commitments made by the UK under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which have had effect since the end of the Brexit transition period. The draft legislation nevertheless provides some useful clarity on key aspects of the proposed regime that is expected to come into force in 2022.