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Energy and Energy Transition

UK heat networks face new technical standards and regulations

Government publishes Warm Homes Plan and consults on HNTAS
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU digital by default medtech plans signal shift in submissions, product information and online sales

E-submissions, digital documentation and clarified Eudamed and UDI duties to steer medtech towards fuller digitalisation
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Planned EU medtech changes and codified Helsinki procedure support consistent qualification and classification

EU coordination, expert panel opinions and targeted down classification are proposed to harmonise risk based outcomes
Life Sciences and Healthcare

What will shape European life sciences and healthcare in 2026?

There will be comprehensive regulatory changes across the UK and EU, with streamlined approval pathways alongside heightened governance and compliance
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU drug agency to take broader coordinating role in devices and diagnostics in latest proposal

Expert panel support, shortage coordination and combined study procedures strengthen the EMA's oversight of devices
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Revised EU medtech regulations proposal sharpens software and cybersecurity rules for digital health

Down‑classification, established software concepts and cyber-incident reporting could reshape digital medtech compliance
Financial Services

FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026

Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

Ofcom Plan of Works for 2026: key themes for communications providers | Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: implications for telecoms
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

OTSI publishes first Annual Review | UK Sanctions List consolidation | OTSI guidance on breach reporting best practices | HMRC
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

New procurement thresholds come into force on 1 January 2026 under PPN:023 | Payment compliance and contract performance notices |
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

General/digital products UK: Product Regulation and Metrology Act consultations and guidance | Government response to the independent review of the
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

New NHS procurement regulations target modern slavery in supply chains | The European Forced Labour Regulation