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Digital media

Draft regulations set out UK DMCCA subscription contracts regime ahead of January 2027 launch

Businesses finally have the information they need, or as much as they are going to receive, to prepare for the
Online Safety

UK and EU platforms face the challenge of balancing age assurance checks with privacy

Effective age checks need to meet online safety obligations while respecting data protection principles
Tax

UK government extends online marketplace VAT liability to domestic sellers from October 2027

Platforms will need to account for VAT on UK business sales of goods, subject to exclusions and a minimum threshold
Contingent workforce

Third-party labour fraud in UK construction industry: how can businesses protect themselves?

Opus ruling highlights that directors can face personal penalties alongside procurement and employment risks
Financial Services

UK regulators propose further reforms to senior managers accountability rules

Phase 2's less prescriptive regime for senior staff will likely be welcomed by a majority of financial services firms
Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: October 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
Online Safety

One platform, many rules: what steps can make age assurance compliance work across Europe?

Practical steps for platforms include mapping legal requirements and assessing risks across services and functionalities
Online Safety

UK online safety: Ofcom assesses highly effective age assurance methods as online services prepare for new restrictions for under-16s

Four methods could support the proposed age restrictions, but both providers and children will face practical challenges
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

Draft subscription contracts guidance: considerations for telecoms providers offering bundled services
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

HM Treasury calls for annual frozen asset reports by end of November | OFSI issues new general licences and clarifies
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

Government applies national security exemption to critical steel, shipbuilding, AI and energy sectors | Funding deadline and contractor familiarity not
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

General/digital products updates: UK: Law Commission launches consultation on product liability reform | Private member's bill would introduce mandatory safety