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UK.gov signals weary welcome to Brussels' web cookies law Register By Kelly Fiveash • Get more from this author A European Union directive on web cookies that comes into force next month was today endorsed by the UK government, with some caveats attached. Communications minister Ed Vaizey said the UK.gov had no plans ... See all stories on this topic »

Small businesses protest against new EU e-commerce laws ZDNet UK (blog) The Consumer Rights Directive is the most complex piece of consumer rights legislation to be formulated in the EU since the idea of the single market was introduced. It is seen by the European Commission as fundamental to creating the single market, ... See all stories on this topic »

Privacy online – it's complicated The Guardian Mention the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and the chances are you'll find yourself in conversation with someone who is stifling a yawn, but the legislation, which implemented a European Directive to introduce privacy rights into domestic law, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

EU Sustainable Use Directive sparks standards fear Horticulture Week By Hannah Jordan Friday, 15 April 2011 The EU Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) becomes UK lawin November but questions remain about its potential impact across amenity horticulture. The legislation, which was adopted by the EU in 2010, aims to reduce ... See all stories on this topic »