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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
Dispute resolution

Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of legal advice privilege in UK lockdown case

The ruling decides whether the prime minister seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of lockdown is subject to privilege
Financial Services

New UK payments safeguarding rules take effect with further FCA review to come

Rule changes and guidance updates reflect a more robust regime, with the possibility of further reforms ahead
Financial Services

UK Appointed Representatives regime set for overhaul

The government is consulting on targeted reforms to close gaps in the regulatory framework after years of concern
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government updates assessment of renewables deployment supply chain readiness

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

UK regulator moves to streamline investment and pensions advice regime

The Financial Conduct Authority proposes rule changes intended to enable more simplified advice to meet consumer need
Competition, antitrust and trade

EU updates Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation for fast-changing digital economy

New rules and guidelines, which include data licensing, technology pools and negotiation groups, took effect from 1 May
Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Industrial relations reforms, permanent health insurance, and our April HR pensions spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Life Sciences and Healthcare

US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses

The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government lays out delivery plan for Reformed National Pricing

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

Marketinglaw: April 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw