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COP

What international business can expect from COP30 on carbon markets

Discussions around climate financing are deeply connected to the progress of the article 6 agreement on carbon trading
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment Rights Bill, 'umbrella' company reform and our HR Pensions Spotlight for October

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2025

CMA consults on merger remedies review | Competition in veterinary services comes under scrutiny | EU and UK look to
Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Update on employment law reforms, competition authority scrutiny, and immigration changes

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Competition regulation

Belgian Competition Authority clarifies rules on exchange of information between pharmas for combination therapy

BCA guidance outlines framework for joint reimbursement applications to the NIHDI to comply with competition law
Competition, antitrust and trade

CNMC bans company from contracting with the public sector after violating Spain's Competition Act

The duration and scope of the ban preventing the sanctioned company from participating in public sector tenders or contracts have
Retail and Consumer

Dutch consumer protection authority publishes guidelines on price indications and comparisons

ACM guidelines provide actionable steps for businesses and indicate regulator's interest in pricing strategies
Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

Premier League and Manchester City settle APT sponsorship dispute | European Commission accepts commitments offered by Microsoft relating to Microsoft
Mobility

UK government grant launched to drive EV adoption risks stalling market competition

A new subsidy scheme that aims to boost the UK automotive market is raising potential anti-competitive concerns
Regulatory and compliance

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has outlined its recommendations to government which now has two months to respond
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission sets out new EU life sciences strategy

The Commission aims to position the EU as the world's most attractive place for the life sciences by 2030
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

UK CMA provides further guidance on the 'drip pricing' provisions of the DMCCA

From 'bricks and mortar' to online retail, consumer-facing businesses should review the draft price-transparency guidance