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Data protection and privacy regulation

UK ICO explains the Data (Use and Access) Act's new data protection complaints requirements

With less than six months until new obligations take effect, guidance offers controllers practical steps for compliance
The Building Safety Act

UK Upper Tribunal upholds remediation contribution order against developer and associated entities

Guidance issued on contributions to costs of remediation and new reality of group liability under the Building Safety Act
Workforce Solutions

'Day 1' statutory sick pay to come into effect for UK agency workers from 6 April

Employment businesses now have two months to review contracts, systems and policies and liaise with workers and hirers
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Ofgem issues call for input into GB demand-connection reforms

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

Does your "account-only" checkout comply with the GDPR?

The EDPB clarifies when you can – and cannot – force customers to make an account
Intellectual property

UK Supreme Court confirms that 'milk' cannot be used for plant-based products in trade mark dispute

'Post Milk Generation' mark found invalid for oat-based food and drinks due to a breach of EU-derived law
ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | February 2026

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Digital Regulation

EDPB and EDPS release much-anticipated joint opinion on the EU Digital Omnibus

Both EU data protection bodies criticise the definition of personal data and highlight areas for further specification and improvement
Competition, antitrust and trade

The UK CMA updates its merger remedies guidance

The regulator may be more open to behavioural remedies, but only where it is satisfied they are effective and proportionate
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government completes record Contracts for Difference allocation round with 6.2GW capacity

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