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Games and interactive entertainment

Games with loot boxes get 16-plus age rating in Europe under PEGI overhaul

Other common mechanics deemed PEGI 12, with age ratings also applying to time-limited offers and daily rewards from June
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

Ofcom publishes statement on its review of call termination markets and end-to-end connectivity condition | Ofcom publishes statement on its
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

Online safety and age assurance: UK government makes amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to address online pornography |
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: ASA publishes first rulings on LHF advertising restrictions | UK government consults on applying the new NPM to advertising
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscription contracts regime to take shape by 2027

A government consultation response clarifies aspects of the regime including cooling-off rights, refunds and exit rules
Regulatory and compliance

UK product liability: the Law Commission reviews the Consumer Protection Act 1987

Software developers and technology businesses face potential exposure to product liability claims under reforms being considered by the Law Commission
Competition, antitrust and trade

CMA trains crosshairs on pricing algorithms and AI agents in the UK

The regulator is ramping up scrutiny of algorithmic pricing, third-party data tools and consumer-facing AI agents
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK government sets out plans to update investment screening rules

Revised definitions across eight sectors, a water schedule and fresh carve-outs for AI end-users take shape
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Online safety and age assurance | UK Online Safety Act updates | UK Media Act updates
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Online Advertising Taskforce: 2025 progress update and 2026 objectives | CAP publishes advice note on advertising in-game purchases such as
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Ofcom publishes the voluntary Telecoms Consumer Charter | Ofcom publishes second Telecoms Security Act annual report | Government mobile review