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ESG Knowledge Update | June 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team
Dispute resolution

Law Commission explores new class actions regime for consumer law claims in England and Wales

The review could reshape the consumer litigation landscape although change is still some way off
Contingent workforce

Government consults on reform of zero-hours contracts for UK agency workers

Hirers face primary responsibility for guaranteed hours offers under plans due in 2027, as consultation closes 25 August
UK Media Act

Ofcom consults on Tier 1 services video-on-demand codes as UK Media Act roll out gathers pace

The reforms tighten standards for larger VOD platforms while the scope of EPG and broadcast regulation is extended
Online Safety

Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers

Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media
GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR Coffee Break | June 2026

Wider privilege exemption for DSARs, AI-generated FOI requests, anticipated ICO updates
Dispute resolution

King's Speech prolongs uncertainty on reform of litigation funding in England and Wales

Continued inaction on litigation funding raises the risk of reducing market capacity and funding available for claimants
Financial Services

UK accelerates Consumer Credit Act reform for the digital age

Government moves to modernise the regime more quickly than expected, but postpones tackling the trickiest provisions
Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: May 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Ofcom opens consultation on proposed changes to revised telecoms security incident reporting framework
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 in force from 13 May 2026 | Sanctions end-use controls: guidance for
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

General/digital products: UK updates - Windsor Framework Specialised Committee meets to take stock of implementation progress | Cyber Resilience Act