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Regulatory and compliance

European Commission unveils significant reforms to packaging and packaging waste regime

A proposal for a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will have a major impact on how businesses operating in
IT and data

Ransomware inquiry calls for evidence from UK organisations

Parliament is looking to assess and address the threat to UK national security posed by ransomware attacks
Decarbonisation

COP15 | Why biodiversity is vital for businesses worldwide

A global agreement on stemming the collapse of ecosystems and reducing levels of biodiversity loss is the priority
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

What the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means for ESG reporting in Europe

The directive will require listed and large companies and groups operating in the EU to report on a broad range
Real estate

Registration deadline of 31 January approaches for overseas owners (and potentially former owners) of UK real estate

There are less than two months for affected overseas entities to comply with new registration duties imposed by the Economic
Commercial

CMA launches first investigation as part of its dark patterns focus 

Regulator's online choice architecture programme addresses pressure-selling tactic
Decarbonisation

European producers given greater obligations to decarbonise with extended producer responsibility and greenwashing regulation

What sustainability-led producer and advertising obligations are on the horizon for businesses in France, Poland and the UK?
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Government misses environmental targets deadline | Government responds to March 2022 consultation on reform of packaging waste recycling notes |
Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Are new employment laws on the cards? | ICO guidance on how to use AI and personal data appropriately and
Regulatory Outlook

Health and Safety | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

HSE's latest statistics underline the importance of managing mental health within the workplace | New HSE guidance for supporting disabled
Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

ICO publishes updated guidance on international data transfer requirements | UK government finalises South Korea data adequacy decision | Deadline
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

European Parliament adopts NIS2 Directive | Call for evidence on ransomware inquiry | NCSC announces new scanning activities of all