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Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Lifting the automatic suspension: the new test under the UK Procurement Act 2023 | NHS modern slavery procurement regulations now
Financial Services

UK regulator moves to simplify consumer credit financial promotion rules

The FCA is dropping rigid rules, relying instead on the Consumer Duty to maintain standards in firms' consumer comms
Public sector pensions

UK Public Service Pensions Update: May 2026

Welcome to the May edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update
Tax

The new UK carried interest regime takes effect: what should fund managers be considering?

The regime is now in force bringing carried interest within the scope of income tax
Waste and bioenergy

The public consultation period on the draft Royal Decree to promote biomethane is open

From Friday 22 May until 11 June 2026, the period for submitting comments on the draft Royal Decree to promote
Employment disputes and business protection

Working time records and overtime hours: the Spanish Supreme Court rules on the burden of proof

The Supreme Court has ruled on the consequences of failing to record working hours when an employee claims to have
Digital commerce, platforms and social media

Age Verification: From the EDPB Principles to the EU Age Verification app

The EU's age verification app sets the compliance path for platforms while the EUDI Wallet reaches full deployment
Competition, antitrust and trade

Towards the abolition of the 1 March deadline in annual negotiations?

Introduced in 2005, French regulations have stipulated that single agreements concluded between suppliers and distributors must be signed by 1
Regulatory and compliance

EU adopts anti-corruption directive to harmonise criminal law standards

A single set of harmonised minimum criminal law rules aim to strengthen the fight against corruption across the EU
Contingent workforce

Working Lives report signals Fair Work Agency's enforcement focus for UK contingent labour market

Agencies, 'umbrellas' and gig worker platforms face renewed scrutiny as landmark data identifies scale of non-compliance
Corporate

EU Inc: Commission proposes single company structure for all 27 member states

The ambition is undeniable, but will the final rules live up to it?