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Intellectual property

Supreme Court opens the door in the UK to patentability of AI inventions

UK brought into alignment with EPO as domestic approach to patentability of computer-implemented inventions overturned
Competition, antitrust and trade

Sustainability: The French Competition Authority outlines a competition law analytical framework for Citeo's ReUse project in informal guidance

On 4 February 2026, pursuant to the French Competition Authority's (the " FCA") notice on informal guidance in sustainability matters
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

New cryptoassets regulatory regime expected for the UK in 2027 | FCA launches Mills Review into how AI will reshape
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Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

OFSI publishes response to consultation on sanctions enforcement | OFSI publishes response to consultation on sanctions enforcement | OFSI collaborates
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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions
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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

EU consults on forced labour guidelines | Anti-slavery commissioner proposes Forced Labour and Human Rights Bill
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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

General/digital products: EU product compliance: digitalisation and common specifications proposals | Proposal to amend EU regulations on AI rules Life
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Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

Ofcom asks for stakeholder views on the impact of AI on telecoms customers | Ofcom publishes regulations enabling satellite direct
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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions
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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

Government announces new powers to regulate children's social media access | Martyn's law – Home Office guidance delayed to summer
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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: Government confirms plans to update Nutrient Profile Model affecting HFSS product classifications | Commons select committee report addresses UK-EU
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Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

Draft Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026 laid before UK Parliament | New procurement thresholds applicable since 1 January | New guidance