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The Built Environment

Rental and safety reforms spark debate for the UK real estate 'living' sector

Investors, developers and operators are assessing the implications of a renters' reform bill and the Building Safety Act
Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

First references to SAU | Arrival of the Digital Markets Unit | Digital Markets Act Implementing Regulations adopted
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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Defra publishes plan for water | Consultation on strengthening environmental civil sanctions | Nutrient pollution: Natural England launches first Nutrient
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Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

UK ICO issues guidance for developers and users of generative AI | MEPs raise concerns over proposed new EU-US adequacy
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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill | Fitness check on EU consumer law: consultation outcomes
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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Government publishes Economic Crime Plan 2 for 2023-2026 | 'Failure to prevent fraud' introduced through Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency
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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

CAP publishes enforcement notice on digital ads promoting a 'free trial' or other promotional subscription | CMA publishes an open
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Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Ofcom investigates broadband providers for failing to implement simpler switching | Ofcom 'Plan of Work' for 2023/24 published
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Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Further trade sanctions against Russia | OFSI issues General Licences for bond amendments and restructurings | Government commits to combatting
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Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Update on the Procurement Bill | PPN 04/23: Procuring steel in government contracts | Revised Standard Selection Questionnaire implementation delayed
Employment and pensions

Whistleblowing: how to develop an international approach

Variations in local law can be a risk area for businesses looking to ensure they are fully compliant in all
Financial Services

When is a director personally liable for being 'knowingly concerned' in a company's breaches?

The UK's FCA takes an expansive view as to what actual knowledge a director is required to have for it