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Data Centres

Grid and planning reforms can keep the UK and Europe competitive in the data centre race

A £59bn investment surge in data centres will put power, planning and construction capacity to the test in the UK

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14/05/2026

Read time 6m

Construction

HMRC steps up enforcement of VAT domestic reverse charge for UK construction

Construction businesses and supply chains face severe consequences for non-compliance as HMRC activity intensifies

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13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

English High Court clarifies landlord works timing in redevelopment lease renewal cases

New guidance on the timing of commencing works under ground (f) distinguishes often-cited Supreme Court authority

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13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Infrastructure services

The nation's mortgage: revitalising PPP to deliver UK infrastructure

With £718bn of UK investment in the pipeline, the case for a revitalised public-private model has never been clearer

12/05/2026

Read time 6m

Real estate

English County Court confirms pub management agreement model amounts to landlord occupation under the 1954 Act

Case confirms importance of landlord retaining sufficient control to successfully oppose lease renewal under ground (g)

12/05/2026

Read time 4m

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

The Built Environment

Upcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews in England and Wales: what do landlords need to know?

The forthcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews will prompt many commercial landlords to reassess existing portfolios and reconsider their...

21/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction

New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction

20/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits

Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent

20/04/2026

Read time 6m

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

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

View all insights

Data Centres

Grid and planning reforms can keep the UK and Europe competitive in the data centre race

A £59bn investment surge in data centres will put power, planning and construction capacity to the test in the UK

New -

14/05/2026

Read time 6m

Construction

HMRC steps up enforcement of VAT domestic reverse charge for UK construction

Construction businesses and supply chains face severe consequences for non-compliance as HMRC activity intensifies

New -

13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

English High Court clarifies landlord works timing in redevelopment lease renewal cases

New guidance on the timing of commencing works under ground (f) distinguishes often-cited Supreme Court authority

New -

13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Infrastructure services

The nation's mortgage: revitalising PPP to deliver UK infrastructure

With £718bn of UK investment in the pipeline, the case for a revitalised public-private model has never been clearer

12/05/2026

Read time 6m

Real estate

English County Court confirms pub management agreement model amounts to landlord occupation under the 1954 Act

Case confirms importance of landlord retaining sufficient control to successfully oppose lease renewal under ground (g)

12/05/2026

Read time 4m

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

The Built Environment

Upcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews in England and Wales: what do landlords need to know?

The forthcoming ban on upwards only rent reviews will prompt many commercial landlords to reassess existing portfolios and reconsider their...

21/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction

New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction

20/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits

Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent

20/04/2026

Read time 6m

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

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

View all insights

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