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UK Media Act

UK reforms for digital prominence to encompass TV selection services

Newly regulated selection services will capture those used by many to access content online, including smart and pay TV
UK Media Act

A new extra-territorial scope is on the horizon for the UK's video-on-demand rules

Larger VoD-only service providers will have to adhere to content standards similar to broadcast TV channels
UK Media Act

Video-on-demand services to report to Ofcom on accessibility under draft UK Media Bill

The broadcast industry has applauded moves to align VoD accessibility requirements with those for linear TV channels
Dispute resolution

In or out of time? Time bars in engineering, procurement and construction contracts in the UK

Construction contract provisions set timeframes for actions so a party can exercise a right or claim and entitlement
Dispute resolution

Does 'a prudent uninsured' still need the insurer's consent to settle with a third party in England and Wales?

Recent case highlights potential waiver issue for insurers telling the insured to act as a prudent uninsured
UK Media Act

What is the current 'state of play' of the draft UK Media Bill?

The pre-legislative scrutiny stage has concluded with eyes now on the next steps for the UK broadcasting reforms
Regulatory and compliance

UK government heralds 'indefinite' CE marking recognition in GB market

Businesses will still need to look carefully at regulations and determine if a UKCA or CE mark is more appropriate
Financial Services

UK Upper Tribunal restricts the FCA's interpretation of consumer redress schemes

The UK financial regulator's powers are not unfettered if their imposition would produce absurd results
Energy and Energy Transition

Ofgem announces GB energy market reforms

New rules and proposals aim to improve supplier resilience and customer service for homes and businesses
Competition, antitrust and trade

Spain draws €194m line in Apple-Amazon brand protection and competition restriction ruling

Contractual terms at issue for competition regulator include 'brand gating' and competitor product ad restrictions
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Update on the Procurement Bill | PPN 07/23: Government Security Classifications Policy 2023 | High Court rules on the relationship
Financial Services

Chancellor reaffirms UK move towards a 'smarter regulatory framework'

Mansion House speech supports post-Brexit rewrite of the financial services rulebook and payments industry reforms