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Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK government consults on best available techniques for environmental permitting | Government publishes the waste crime action plan | Legislation...

30/04/2026

Read time 9m

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

29/04/2026

Read time 2m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | April 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

28/04/2026

Read time 2m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | April 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

10/04/2026

Read time 7m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done

07/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | March 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Increased relief for energy intensive industries | Updated waste separation requirements for recycling in Wales | UK ETS auction reserve...

26/03/2026

Read time 11m

The Built Environment

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets out unified framework for operational buildings

A new industry standard defines what qualifies as a net zero carbon aligned building, covering a broad range of sectors...

23/03/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

Sustainable aviation fuel projects in the UK: when does the Construction Act apply?

New SAF infrastructure may trigger unintended statutory payment and adjudication risks with contractual consequences

23/03/2026

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions...

26/02/2026

Read time 10m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

20/02/2026

Read time 1m

Smart Power

Smart Power | UK renewables liability risk, investments and grid connectivity

How to guard against liability risk on projects, grid concerns and investment tactics for asset managers and developers

03/02/2026

Read time 1m

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Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK government consults on best available techniques for environmental permitting | Government publishes the waste crime action plan | Legislation...

30/04/2026

Read time 9m

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

29/04/2026

Read time 2m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | April 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

28/04/2026

Read time 2m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | April 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

10/04/2026

Read time 7m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done

07/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | March 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Increased relief for energy intensive industries | Updated waste separation requirements for recycling in Wales | UK ETS auction reserve...

26/03/2026

Read time 11m

The Built Environment

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets out unified framework for operational buildings

A new industry standard defines what qualifies as a net zero carbon aligned building, covering a broad range of sectors...

23/03/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

Sustainable aviation fuel projects in the UK: when does the Construction Act apply?

New SAF infrastructure may trigger unintended statutory payment and adjudication risks with contractual consequences

23/03/2026

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions...

26/02/2026

Read time 10m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

20/02/2026

Read time 1m

Smart Power

Smart Power | UK renewables liability risk, investments and grid connectivity

How to guard against liability risk on projects, grid concerns and investment tactics for asset managers and developers

03/02/2026

Read time 1m

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