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Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: DRCF publishes paper on the future of agentic AI | Parliamentary inquiry into low-energy computing | DfT publishes guidance
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: ASA publishes first rulings on LHF advertising restrictions | UK government consults on applying the new NPM to advertising
Managing greenwashing risk

UK aviation regulator outlines environmental disclosure framework for airlines

Airlines have until 30 April 2027 to disclose UK flight emissions data to passengers – and mandatory rules may follow
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscription contracts regime to take shape by 2027

A government consultation response clarifies aspects of the regime including cooling-off rights, refunds and exit rules
The Built Environment

UK County Court confirms renewal option does not strip tenant of 1954 Act protection

An unexercised option to renew is not an agreement under section 28, so the tenant keeps full statutory protection
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK merger-control reform proposals raise concerns for deal teams to watch

The reform agenda promises greater speed but brings questions over weakened safeguards and political interference
Tax

How speed of response and transparency can limit the impact of a UK tax error

Voluntary disclosure to HMRC can sharply reduce penalties and the risk of wider investigation
Life Sciences and Healthcare

UK clinical trials regulation undergoes its biggest overhaul in 20 years

New framework streamlines approvals and reporting for sponsors while tightening transparency and pharmacovigilance duties
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Belgium tightens food and pharma control with new inter-agency protocol

Regulators strengthen oversight of food supplements, specialised nutrition, medicated feed and veterinary medicines
The Building Safety Act

Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction

New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction
The Building Safety Act

Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits

Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent
Financial Services

International Funds Focus Quarterly | April 2026

Fundraising, fund marketing and ESG developments dominate a busy agenda for fund managers across Europe