Regulatory and compliance
The challenge of meeting regulatory compliance obligations, is something that every business is facing. Mandatory legal requirements are increasing as is the pressure from stakeholders to be a good corporate citizen. This requires an up-to-date grip on new developments; for example, the growing area of environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures that now form an important part of every business's compliance framework and play an inherent role in corporate strategy.
Osborne Clarke's Global Compliance team works across a broad range of regulatory disciplines and with a wide range of regulators. We can advise on current and developing risks that regulation creates, manage these in a commercial way and liaise with regulators.
Article list
Financial Services
The government is consulting on targeted reforms to close gaps in the regulatory framework after years of concern
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06/05/2026
Read time
4m
Financial Services
UK regulator moves to streamline investment and pensions advice regime
The Financial Conduct Authority proposes rule changes intended to enable more simplified advice to meet consumer need
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05/05/2026
Read time
3m
Life Sciences and Healthcare
US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses
The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: April 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
30/04/2026
Read time
1m
Regulatory Outlook
Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Occupational health and safety: HSE increases cost recovery rates from 1 April 2026 | HSE consults on first major overhaul...
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Cabinet Office publishes new Contract Management Playbook | Respondents back tougher social value rules in public procurement overhaul | Government...
30/04/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
UK: Government rejects transition period for UK-EU SPS Agreement | FSA sets out plans to modernise food regulation | Government...
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
FCA launches £7.5 billion motor finance compensation scheme | Contactless payments limit lifted | FCA calls for input on access...
30/04/2026
Read time
3m
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
UK: HMRC consults on draft UK CBAM emissions calculation and verification regulations | Investment Association responds to FCA consultation on...
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
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
Regulatory Outlook
Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
New Vento bands published | Employment law reform: new consultations, guidance and a call for evidence | GDPR for HR...
New
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30/04/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Online safety and age assurance: UK government makes amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to address online pornography |...
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30/04/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
UK: DRCF publishes paper on the future of agentic AI | Parliamentary inquiry into low-energy computing | DfT publishes guidance...
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30/04/2026
Read time
2m
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
SFO publishes Business Plan 2026 – 2027 | Draft Money Laundering Regulations 2026 laid before Parliament
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30/04/2026
Read time
2m
Regulatory Outlook
Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Digital markets and CMA annual plan | Fast-track market study into domestic heating oil | Revision of the EU Merger...
New
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30/04/2026
Read time
6m
Financial Services
UK Appointed Representatives regime set for overhaul
The government is consulting on targeted reforms to close gaps in the regulatory framework after years of concern
New
-
06/05/2026
Read time
4m
Financial Services
UK regulator moves to streamline investment and pensions advice regime
The Financial Conduct Authority proposes rule changes intended to enable more simplified advice to meet consumer need
New
-
05/05/2026
Read time
3m
Life Sciences and Healthcare
US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses
The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: April 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
30/04/2026
Read time
1m
Regulatory Outlook
Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Occupational health and safety: HSE increases cost recovery rates from 1 April 2026 | HSE consults on first major overhaul...
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Cabinet Office publishes new Contract Management Playbook | Respondents back tougher social value rules in public procurement overhaul | Government...
30/04/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
UK: Government rejects transition period for UK-EU SPS Agreement | FSA sets out plans to modernise food regulation | Government...
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
FCA launches £7.5 billion motor finance compensation scheme | Contactless payments limit lifted | FCA calls for input on access...
30/04/2026
Read time
3m
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
UK: HMRC consults on draft UK CBAM emissions calculation and verification regulations | Investment Association responds to FCA consultation on...
30/04/2026
Read time
5m
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
Regulatory Outlook
Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
New Vento bands published | Employment law reform: new consultations, guidance and a call for evidence | GDPR for HR...
New
-
30/04/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Online safety and age assurance: UK government makes amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to address online pornography |...
New
-
30/04/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
UK: DRCF publishes paper on the future of agentic AI | Parliamentary inquiry into low-energy computing | DfT publishes guidance...
New
-
30/04/2026
Read time
2m
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
SFO publishes Business Plan 2026 – 2027 | Draft Money Laundering Regulations 2026 laid before Parliament
New
-
30/04/2026
Read time
2m
Regulatory Outlook
Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
Digital markets and CMA annual plan | Fast-track market study into domestic heating oil | Revision of the EU Merger...
New
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30/04/2026
Read time
6m