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Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

European Commission proposes new cybersecurity package | UK and Japan launch strategic cyber partnership | UK government publishes ambassador scheme
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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

CMA's annual plan 2026-2027: consumer protection aspects | CMA reflects on DMCCA progress and priorities | CMA issues first fine
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Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

Consultation launched on major competition regime reforms | New guidance consolidated on market interventions | What are the focus areas
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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

SFO director announces retirement | SFO succeeds in High Court challenge on DPA enforcement | FCA launches newsletter to spotlight
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Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: AI Opportunities Action Plan: one year on | AI and copyright: recent comments from the government | New criminal
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Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

CMA publishes explainer on its Green Claims Code with focus on supply chain responsibility | ASA publishes findings from sweep of
IT and data

UK ICO fines online platform £14.47m and warns that age self-declaration is not enough to protect children

Regulator makes clear that age self-declaration is legally insufficient where children face risk online
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Enactment of BBNJ Act brings UK closer to ratifying High Seas Treaty

Secondary legislation still required to meet treaty obligations before ratification
Real estate

Law 11/2025 of Catalonia: new measures on housing, urban planning and the rental market

In force since 1 January 2026, Law 11/2025 strengthens the regulation of the residential rental market in Catalonia and introduces
Regulated procurement

The Supreme Court of Spain recognises the power of competition authorities to prohibit contracting with the administration

Penalty decisions may directly establish the scope and duration of the prohibition on contracting with the public sector