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UK Media Bill

A modern era for UK public service broadcasting is ushered in by the draft Media Bill

The reforms have been widely welcomed by public service broadcasters with minor changes during pre-legislative scrutiny
UK Media Bill

UK reforms for digital prominence to encompass TV selection services

Newly regulated selection services will capture those used by many to access content online, including smart and pay TV
UK Media Bill

A new extra-territorial scope is on the horizon for the UK's video-on-demand rules

Larger VoD-only service providers will have to adhere to content standards similar to broadcast TV channels
UK Media Bill

Video-on-demand services to report to Ofcom on accessibility under draft UK Media Bill

The broadcast industry has applauded moves to align VoD accessibility requirements with those for linear TV channels
Financial Services

Singapore proposes regulation for digital payment token services

Asset segregation, lending and staking, and incentive restrictions are the main reforms raised in a recent MAS paper
Blockchain

Exploring the EU MiCAR crypto-asset transfer service

The new EU rules specify 10 crypto-asset services and our MiCAR 'deep dive' series opens with a look at transfer
UK Media Bill

What is the current 'state of play' of the draft UK Media Bill?

The pre-legislative scrutiny stage has concluded with eyes now on the next steps for the UK broadcasting reforms
Regulatory and compliance

UK government heralds 'indefinite' CE marking recognition in GB market

Businesses will still need to look carefully at regulations and determine if a UKCA or CE mark is more appropriate
Financial Services

UK Upper Tribunal restricts the FCA's interpretation of consumer redress schemes

The UK financial regulator's powers are not unfettered if their imposition would produce absurd results
Real estate

Overseas entities holding real estate in England and Wales must update their beneficial ownership registrations

One year on from the introduction of the Register of Overseas Entities, affected businesses are reminded they have an annual
Artificial intelligence

Employers using AI to recruit skilled workers need to stay up-to-date in Germany

What employment law and discrimination challenges are raised when artificial intelligence is used to recruit in Germany?
Energy and Utilities

Ofgem announces GB energy market reforms

New rules and proposals aim to improve supplier resilience and customer service for homes and businesses