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Online Safety
UK and EU platforms face the challenge of balancing age assurance checks with privacy
Effective age checks need to meet online safety obligations while respecting data protection principles
Tax
UK government extends online marketplace VAT liability to domestic sellers from October 2027
Platforms will need to account for VAT on UK business sales of goods, subject to exclusions and a minimum threshold
Online Safety
One platform, many rules: what steps can make age assurance compliance work across Europe?
Practical steps for platforms include mapping legal requirements and assessing risks across services and functionalities
Online Safety
UK online safety: Ofcom assesses highly effective age assurance methods as online services prepare for new restrictions for under-16s
Four methods could support the proposed age restrictions, but both providers and children will face practical challenges
Intellectual property
English High Court strengthens online platforms' position as Shein's copyright claims dismissed
Temu not liable for primary or secondary infringement over product listing photos uploaded by third-party sellers
Regulatory Outlook
Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026
Draft subscription contracts guidance: considerations for telecoms providers offering bundled services
Regulatory Outlook
Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026
Online safety and age assurance updates: European Commission opens call for feedback on EU KIDS ACT | Science and Technology
Regulatory Outlook
Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026
CAP warns on ads targeting new and expectant parents as ASA flags baby product claims | CAP enforcement reports target
Online Safety
UK and EU age assurance laws mean a single compliance strategy may not work across Europe
Varying age limits and verification standards are a challenge for services seeking to comply with all child safety rules
Retail and Consumer
Online reviews in Italy | A new compliance framework
What the new Competition and Market Authority guidelines mean for businesses and platform operators
Intellectual property
UK government rows back on SEP licensing reforms following consultation
A rate-setting court track and injunction reforms are abandoned as government opts for targeted, guidance-led measures
Competition, antitrust and trade
England's new football regulator circles as Man City found guilty of Premier League charges
An independent commission's verdict raises questions for the IFR over whether to intervene after an appeal decision
