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UK government confirms HFSS advertising restrictions from October 2025

Watershed for broadcast ads and complete online ban for in-scope products

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18/09/2024

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Financial Services

Has running-account credit come of age in the UK?

As the regulatory landscape shifts, the consumer finance sector is exploring the potential of this credit model

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18/09/2024

Read time 5m

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale

The regulator is looking at the use of 'dynamic pricing' in the sale of tickets for the Manchester band's reunion

16/09/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

PFAS and products: how to prepare for change in Europe

Businesses using PFAS in their products or supply chain need to understand how regulatory changes will affect them

21/08/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

Further news in the area of plastics legislation in Italy

The regulation of caps, microplastics and packaging has tightened

26/07/2024

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

CMA publishes issues statement in its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets | CMA consults on draft consumer...

25/07/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces

Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the regulation becomes applicable later this year?

18/07/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know

Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations

17/07/2024

Read time 3m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024

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

11/07/2024

Read time 4m

UK General Election

What can the retail and consumer sector expect from the next UK government?

Competing priorities for the next government – the future of the high street, business rates, food advertising and the new...

26/06/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

UK general election 2024: what we know so far on how consumer law might be affected | DSIT publishes guidance...

26/06/2024

Read time 4m

Real estate

First judicial pronouncement made on the "Berlin clause" in Spanish residential leases

The Barcelona Court of First Instance ruling further endorses Berlin clauses and creates a judicial guideline

25/06/2024

Read time 3m

UK General Election

UK General Election 2024: what would a Labour win mean for financial services?

Labour's plan for financing growth leans towards continuity over radical change

24/06/2024

Read time 8m

UK General Election

UK general election 2024: Labour's manifesto and tax

The manifesto confirms Labour's widely publicised tax policy plans with no surprises but little further detail

18/06/2024

Read time 5m

Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority to gather more information from UK consumer credit firms

UK regulator sets out final rules and guidance on new reporting requirements

06/06/2024

Read time 3m

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Regulatory and compliance

UK government confirms HFSS advertising restrictions from October 2025

Watershed for broadcast ads and complete online ban for in-scope products

New -

18/09/2024

Read time 2m

Financial Services

Has running-account credit come of age in the UK?

As the regulatory landscape shifts, the consumer finance sector is exploring the potential of this credit model

New -

18/09/2024

Read time 5m

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale

The regulator is looking at the use of 'dynamic pricing' in the sale of tickets for the Manchester band's reunion

16/09/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

PFAS and products: how to prepare for change in Europe

Businesses using PFAS in their products or supply chain need to understand how regulatory changes will affect them

21/08/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

Further news in the area of plastics legislation in Italy

The regulation of caps, microplastics and packaging has tightened

26/07/2024

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

CMA publishes issues statement in its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets | CMA consults on draft consumer...

25/07/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces

Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the regulation becomes applicable later this year?

18/07/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know

Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations

17/07/2024

Read time 3m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024

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

11/07/2024

Read time 4m

UK General Election

What can the retail and consumer sector expect from the next UK government?

Competing priorities for the next government – the future of the high street, business rates, food advertising and the new...

26/06/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

UK general election 2024: what we know so far on how consumer law might be affected | DSIT publishes guidance...

26/06/2024

Read time 4m

Real estate

First judicial pronouncement made on the "Berlin clause" in Spanish residential leases

The Barcelona Court of First Instance ruling further endorses Berlin clauses and creates a judicial guideline

25/06/2024

Read time 3m

UK General Election

UK General Election 2024: what would a Labour win mean for financial services?

Labour's plan for financing growth leans towards continuity over radical change

24/06/2024

Read time 8m

UK General Election

UK general election 2024: Labour's manifesto and tax

The manifesto confirms Labour's widely publicised tax policy plans with no surprises but little further detail

18/06/2024

Read time 5m

Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority to gather more information from UK consumer credit firms

UK regulator sets out final rules and guidance on new reporting requirements

06/06/2024

Read time 3m

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Employment Partner, International Sector Lead, Retail and Consumer, UK

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