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Regulatory and compliance

Lifting the automatic suspension: the new test under the UK Procurement Act 2023

The first case decided under the Act confirms that public interest now plays a central role in suspension application
GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR Coffee Break | May 2026

Holiday pay records, security duty, and refusing abusive DSARs
Games and interactive entertainment

Games with loot boxes get 16-plus age rating in Europe under PEGI overhaul

Other common mechanics deemed PEGI 12, with age ratings also applying to time-limited offers and daily rewards from June
Dispute resolution

Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of legal advice privilege in UK lockdown case

The ruling decides whether the prime minister seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of lockdown is subject to privilege
Financial Services

New UK payments safeguarding rules take effect with further FCA review to come

Rule changes and guidance updates reflect a more robust regime, with the possibility of further reforms ahead
Financial Services

UK Appointed Representatives regime set for overhaul

The government is consulting on targeted reforms to close gaps in the regulatory framework after years of concern
Financial Services

UK regulator moves to streamline investment and pensions advice regime

The Financial Conduct Authority proposes rule changes intended to enable more simplified advice to meet consumer need
Life Sciences and Healthcare

US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses

The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets
Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: April 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: HMRC consults on draft UK CBAM emissions calculation and verification regulations | Investment Association responds to FCA consultation on
Regulatory Outlook

Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

New Vento bands published | Employment law reform: new consultations, guidance and a call for evidence | GDPR for HR
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK government consults on best available techniques for environmental permitting | Government publishes the waste crime action plan | Legislation