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Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

DMA notifications reveal six themes in European TMT business transactions

Analysis of 55 DMA notifications from 2023 to 2025 points to six themes with implications beyond standard merger control for
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government confirms changes to CfD Allocation Round 8

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

Employment Law Coffee Break: The World Cup, provision of workplace facilities, and our June HR Pensions Spotlight

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

Lombardy creates first comprehensive regulatory framework for the establishment of data centres

Regional Law No. 11 of 3 June 2026 sets up Lombardy's code for data centres
Contingent workforce

Government consults on reform of zero-hours contracts for UK agency workers

Hirers face primary responsibility for guaranteed hours offers under plans due in 2027, as consultation closes 25 August
UK Media Act

Ofcom consults on Tier 1 services video-on-demand codes as UK Media Act roll out gathers pace

The reforms tighten standards for larger VOD platforms while the scope of EPG and broadcast regulation is extended
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Ofgem sets out regulatory framework for GB electricity distribution from 2028

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

Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers

Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media
GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR Coffee Break | June 2026

Wider privilege exemption for DSARs, AI-generated FOI requests, anticipated ICO updates
Employment and pensions

Italy | Gender Pay Transparency

In force from 7 June 2026, Legislative Decree no. 96/2026 applies to all employers, both public and private, with regard