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Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth
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
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

Online safety and age assurance: UK government makes amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to address online pornography |
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Online safety and age assurance | UK Online Safety Act updates | UK Media Act updates
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: Online safety and age assurance | UK government to consult on social media ban for children | Online Safety
IT and data

UK ICO fines online platform £14.47m and warns that age self-declaration is not enough to protect children

Regulator makes clear that age self-declaration is legally insufficient where children face risk online
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

UK Online Safety Act: fees, categorisation and enforcement | UK Media Act: a year dense with 'go‑live' dates | EU
Knowledge Notes

What business law changes can the UK expect in 2026?

Osborne Clarke's Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2025

UK updates: Ofcom publishes final guidance on a safer life online for women and girls | Ofcom guidance on OSA
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2025

UK: 'Cyberflashing' to be made priority offence | Ofcom consults on data preservation notices | Media Act 2024 (Commencement No.3)
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

UK: Wikimedia loses High Court challenge | Ofcom consults on super-complaints and digital radio multiplex information requirements | Ofcom updated
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2025

UK: Ofcom OSA fees and penalties | Pornography access age checks | Ofcom online safety consult and plans | Ofcom