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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

General/digital products updates: UK Government sets out regulatory 'sandbox' plans under forthcoming Regulating for Growth Bill | UK Government launches
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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK updates: Government confirms ban on sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s | MPs call for action to fix
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Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK government announces further measures to protect children online | EU expert panel recommends harmonised age restrictions on children's access
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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

CMA fines business over drip pricing under the DMCCA | CMA targets private parking operators over consumer protection concerns |
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Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK updates: New regulations limit use of automated vehicle terminology in marketing | Government consults on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | July 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update from our multi-disciplinary ESG team
Tax

UK government consults on extending VAT liability rules on online marketplaces

The government is seeking views on proposals that would make online marketplaces responsible for accounting for VAT on sales by
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

CMA issues first fines under its new UK direct consumer enforcement powers

Drip pricing, automatic opt-in charges and failure to respond to information notices are targets of the new regime
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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
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Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK Online safety and age assurance: UK government announces age restrictions for online services including social media ban for under-16s
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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

CMA secures court-endorsed settlement with Emma Sleep over misleading online sales practices | CMA fines business for opting customers into