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GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR Coffee Break | May 2026

Holiday pay records, security duty, and refusing abusive DSARs
Games and interactive entertainment

Games with loot boxes get 16-plus age rating in Europe under PEGI overhaul

Other common mechanics deemed PEGI 12, with age ratings also applying to time-limited offers and daily rewards from June
Dispute resolution

Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of legal advice privilege in UK lockdown case

The ruling decides whether the prime minister seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of lockdown is subject to privilege
Financial Services

New UK payments safeguarding rules take effect with further FCA review to come

Rule changes and guidance updates reflect a more robust regime, with the possibility of further reforms ahead
Financial Services

UK Appointed Representatives regime set for overhaul

The government is consulting on targeted reforms to close gaps in the regulatory framework after years of concern
Financial Services

UK regulator moves to streamline investment and pensions advice regime

The Financial Conduct Authority proposes rule changes intended to enable more simplified advice to meet consumer need
Life Sciences and Healthcare

US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses

The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets
Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: April 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

Ofcom publishes statement on its review of call termination markets and end-to-end connectivity condition | Ofcom publishes statement on its
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

OFSI publishes 2026-2029 strategy | UK introduces new end-user licensing requirements to sanctions regimes | OTSI publishes update on expanded
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

Cabinet Office publishes new Contract Management Playbook | Respondents back tougher social value rules in public procurement overhaul | Government
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK and EU regulatory and legal developments affecting general and digital, life science and healthcare, and sustainable products, including the