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The UK Budget

Autumn Budget 2024: How does the Budget affect commercial real estate in England?

The spending measures announced largely reflect the government's commitments to deliver housing and planning reform
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

UK updates | UK government requests Ofcom to prepare report on designation of Tier 1 services under Media Act 2024
Retail and Consumer

De Hoge Raad doet uitspraak over online betaalknoppen: Wat betekent dit voor webshops?

De uitspraak heeft mogelijk grote gevolgen voor online handelaren, vooral in het geval dat rechtszaken tegen consumenten al gestart zijn.
Retail and Consumer

What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool
Regulatory and compliance

Commission proposes one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

Following numerous calls for postponement, a 12-month delay to implementation has been proposed
Retail and Consumer

How can sustainability and IP rightsholders' interests be reconciled in second-hand goods sales in Europe?

Determining if repair, refurbishment or upcycling of branded goods is a trade mark infringement needs case-by-case analysis
Financial Services

'More to do' – UK FCA reviews principals' oversight of appointed representatives

FCA analysis finds some principal firms are taking a 'bare minimum' approach and are not 'getting the basics right'
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

UK government publishes DMCCA timeline | CMA consults on draft direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules under DMCCA | DMCCA
Regulatory and compliance

UK government confirms HFSS advertising restrictions from October 2025

Watershed for broadcast ads and complete online ban for in-scope products
Financial Services

Has running-account credit come of age in the UK?

As the regulatory landscape shifts, the consumer finance sector is exploring the potential of this credit model
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale

The regulator is looking at the use of 'dynamic pricing' in the sale of tickets for the Manchester band's reunion
Regulatory and compliance

PFAS and products: how to prepare for change in Europe

Businesses using PFAS in their products or supply chain need to understand how regulatory changes will affect them