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Construction disputes

Final dates for payment in UK construction contracts: court confirms strict application of statutory requirements

A recent judgment highlights the dangers of pegging final dates for payment to variable events
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | NESO issues first-ever summer electricity margin notice

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Energy and Energy Transition

Royal Decree-Law 18/2026 of 29 June: the electricity sector facing a new regulatory framework of structural significance

Just a few months after the entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 7/2026, which introduced significant measures in the energy
Real estate

English High Court confirms the broad reach of building liability orders

The BLO by default judgment holds a German parent liable for its UK subsidiary's defective cladding
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Netherlands tightens telemarketing rules from July

The abolition of the soft opt-in exception makes consent the new baseline for commercial calls to Dutch consumers
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Draft revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice recently published | Ofcom published latest AI strategic report on safe and secure
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Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

OFSI issues £1m penalty for Russia sanctions breaches in first circumvention case | FCA and OTSI sign MoU on cooperation
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Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Government publishes Procurement Policy Note on public interest test and insourcing strategy | Debarment Review Service publishes its operational protocol
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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

General/digital products: DSIT publishes Digital Standards Strategy | Government consults on statement of safety principles for automated vehicles | EU
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

CPS publishes Serious and Economic Organised Crime Strategy 2030 | Private Members' Bill proposes mandatory human rights and environmental due
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

SIA updates on Martyn's Law preparations ahead of spring 2027 commencement | ASA confirms continued focus on protecting children from
Regulatory Outlook

Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK updates: High Court finds England's precision breeding food and feed regime unlawful | SPS agreement: negotiations on track ahead