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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

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Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill progress update | NCSC publishes new cross domain guidance | International cyber security warning of
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Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Employment: Industrial relations reforms: three changes not to overlook | Structuring the provision of death benefits in the workplace effectively
Regulatory Outlook

Data law | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

UK updates: ICO publishes its final guidance on the use of storage and access technologies | ICO publishes advice to
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Online safety and age assurance: King's Speech 2026 | UK Crime and Policing Bill enacted | UK Children's Wellbeing and
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Lifting the automatic suspension: the new test under the UK Procurement Act 2023 | NHS modern slavery procurement regulations now