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Tech, Media and Comms

New obligations for MSPs and VLOPs heralded in by European Media Freedom Act

VLOPs must have ensured compliance by 8 August and make any changes to meet guidelines expected potentially from autumn
Mobility and Infrastructure

UK accelerates autonomous vehicle deployment

The government is fast-tracking pilots of self-driving passenger vehicles as it accelerates the deployment of AVs
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission sets out new EU life sciences strategy

The Commission aims to position the EU as the world's most attractive place for the life sciences by 2030
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

UK CMA provides further guidance on the 'drip pricing' provisions of the DMCCA

From 'bricks and mortar' to online retail, consumer-facing businesses should review the draft price-transparency guidance
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU confirms app stores and developers are subject to medical device laws

New MDCG guidelines put online stores and software developers on the medtech regulatory radar
Life Sciences and Healthcare

What does the UK government's ambitious sector plan for life sciences mean for the industry?

The plan sets out a roadmap for regulatory reform, targeted investment and strategic partnerships to drive innovation
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2025

UK government investment to boost cyber security sector | British Standards Institution guidance to help businesses manage cyber threats |
Regulatory Outlook

Artificial Intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2025

UK: Getty Images v Stability AI trial | UK AI regulation some way off | Government to invest over £2
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
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2025

UK: Financial Services sector plans outlined in 'Leeds Reforms' | FATF report on AML/CFT implementation | Revised MoU on UK
Intellectual property

UK government launches consultation on standard essential patents to support tech-driven growth

Proposals focus heavily on challenges such as transparency, dispute resolution and licensing efficiency
IT and data

UK and EU GDPR for HR | Summer 2025

The Data (Use and Access) Act, work surveillance, 'excessive' subject access requests and employment records