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UK Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments and policy updates to further streamline consenting process

Developers will welcome the removal of consultation and authorisation rules but will need to ensure community engagement

02/05/2025

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Business crime

UK Serious Fraud Office publishes guidance on corporate co-operation and enforcement

29/04/2025

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Regulatory and compliance

Martyn's Law introduces new security measures for public premises and events in the UK

28/04/2025

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The Built Environment

UK sanctions regime puts property sector under scrutiny as letting agents face new obligations

02/05/2025

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Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

UK companies need to be aware of the incoming EU Forced Labour Regulation | EU Omnibus Package – 'Stop-the-clock' directive...

29/04/2025

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ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | April 2025

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news

28/04/2025

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Financial Services

Supreme Court hears submissions in UK motor finance test case

The FCA wants an expedited judgment on liability and remedies for legal certainty while the court says it may rule...

17/04/2025

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Distressed supply chains

High Court rules in UK’s third-ever cartel damages judgment

Osborne Clarke acts for successful corporate claimants in damages claim relating to a worldwide LCD panels cartel

14/02/2024

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Knowledge Notes

What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

12/01/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

FCA publishes Sustainability Disclosure Requirements | How UK and EU regulators plan to hold financial service providers accountable for greenwashing...

11/01/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market | Eradicating modern slavery in UK government supply chains...

11/01/2024

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Regulatory and compliance

The new debarment regime for UK public procurement: how contracting authorities can avoid the pitfalls

What will the Procurement Act's introduction of a new debarment list for suppliers entail for contracting authorities?

08/01/2024

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Regulatory and compliance

UK Sanctions Update: Welcome clarification from the FCDO and OFSI that 'ordinary' companies in Russia are not deemed controlled by the president

The guidance reacts effectively to a recent controversial Court of Appeal decision

17/11/2023

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Competition, antitrust and trade

Collaborating on ESG: the UK's CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance

Businesses will have more certainty on how to structure and deliver green collaborations and comply with competition law

25/10/2023

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ESG – Environmental, social and governance

Five ESG 'top tips' for businesses in the UK and EU

New regulatory requirements go beyond corporate reporting, involve governance and supply chains, and offer opportunities

19/10/2023

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Regulatory and compliance

UK sanctions: is every company in Russia controlled by Putin?

Surprise Court of Appeal opinion has potentially wide-ranging impact on UK businesses dealing with Russian companies

11/10/2023

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Decarbonisation

EU implements a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to combat carbon leakage to third countries

CBAM Regulation transitional phase to apply from 1 October 2023

15/09/2023

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Commercial

Electronic Trade Documents Act paves way for digitalised trade in the UK

A new era of paperless international trade could enhance the UK economy by £1bn over the next decade, says government

12/09/2023

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The Built Environment

How understanding data and protecting value is the future warehouse challenge across Europe

Questions around the use of data need to be to the fore for logistics owners and occupiers of facilities of...

07/09/2023

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Regulatory and compliance

UK government heralds 'indefinite' CE marking recognition in GB market

Businesses will still need to look carefully at regulations and determine if a UKCA or CE mark is more appropriate

03/08/2023

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Competition, antitrust and trade

How has the UK National Security and Investment Act shaped up 18 months on?

The second NSIA annual report gives investors crucial insight into the practical impact of the legislation on UK M&A

26/07/2023

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Energy and Energy Transition

UK government launches Great British Nuclear and modular reactor competition

Modular focus opens way for multi-billion investment and the future of nuclear in UK's decarbonisation journey

20/07/2023

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After Brexit

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

29/04/2025

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2025

General / digital products: UK Product Regulation and Metrology Bill | UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act | Higher...

26/03/2025

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

General / digital products | Product sustainability | Life Sciences and Healthcare

13/01/2025

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill starts committee stage | Wales pulls out of UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme | Government to...

27/11/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Regulatory Innovation Office launched | Government to ban single-use vapes from 1 June 2025 | MHRA launches 2024/25 business plan...

30/10/2024

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Dispute resolution

UK government pauses the introduction of courts' expanded EU case law departure powers

As the new government reconsiders the UK's relationship with the EU, broad powers that encouraged UK courts to depart from...

03/10/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Draft Product Regulation and Metrology Bill published | Defra publishes initial illustrative base fees under EPR | NHS report provides...

25/09/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Kings Speech 2024 | Zero-waste economy set to be one of Defra's priorities | CMA issues statement on market investigation...

25/07/2024

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Dispute resolution

UK courts' new EU case law departure powers due to enter into force later in 2024

New powers to depart from assimilated EU and domestic case law contained in the Retained EU Law Act are set...

04/07/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

UK general election 2024: product regulation aspects

26/06/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Including a look at the impact of the UK general election on product regulations due to be introduced to Parliament...

31/05/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Data Law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

ICO publishes new fining guidance | ICO outlines 2024-2025 priorities to protect children's privacy online | Call for evidence on...

23/04/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Government introduce legislation to indefinitely recognise the CE mark | EPR: enforcement action to start from next month (31 May)...

23/04/2024

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Life Sciences and Healthcare

Decision time for UK medical device regulation: diverge or converge with the EU?

The MHRA appears to be considering an approach for UK regulations that would broadly mirror the EU model

28/03/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Legislation introduced to cut smoking and vaping | Extended producer responsibility for packaging waste: reporting changes coming into force 1...

27/03/2024

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