Louisa Morrison
Senior Knowledge Lawyer, UK
Insights
Knowledge Notes
What business law changes can the UK expect in 2026?
Osborne Clarke's Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
09/01/2026
Read time
44m
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)
UK CMA finalises guidance on price transparency under DMCCA and begins enforcement action
From holidays to fashion, fourteen sectors under scrutiny as the regulator finalises guidance on total price requirements
10/12/2025
Read time
6m
Commercial
Court of Appeal considers whether repudiatory breach capable of remedy under English law contract
Common law rules on repudiatory breach found not relevant to consideration of breach remedy provisions in contract
04/12/2025
Read time
5m
Commercial
CMA puts fake reviews and endorsements in UK under spotlight
Regulator issues businesses with further guidance on fake reviews, hidden ads and social media endorsements under the DMCCA
18/09/2025
Read time
6m
Tech, Media and Comms
New obligations for MSPs and VLOPs heralded in by European Media Freedom Act
VLOPs must have ensured compliance by 8 August and make any changes to meet guidelines expected potentially from autumn
07/08/2025
Read time
5m
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)
UK CMA provides further guidance on the 'drip pricing' provisions of the DMCCA
From 'bricks and mortar' to online retail, consumer-facing businesses should review the draft price-transparency guidance
01/08/2025
Read time
4m
UK Media Act
The UK Media Act: what is next for Tier 1 services and digital prominence?
Ofcom has delivered its report on the UK VoD market and the listed events consultation is in full swing
16/07/2025
Read time
11m
Artificial intelligence
Government to invest over £2 billion in the UK's AI ecosystem
The government is backing AI with a mixture of spending on AI and AI-adjacent infrastructure, research and development
20/06/2025
Read time
3m
Commercial
Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages
The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
13/06/2025
Read time
4m
Commercial
US tariffs: how will these affect commercial contracts and what can be done to mitigate any impact?
President Trump's recent tariffs announcements may prompt the need to renegotiate contracts
07/04/2025
Read time
7m
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)
CMA publishes final 'unfair commercial practices' guidance under the UK DMCCA: what your business needs to know
Significant changes to consumer law under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act come into effect on 6 April
04/04/2025
Read time
2m
Online Safety
UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom publishes guidance on age assurance and children's access assessments
Publication kicks off the child protection part of the regime
04/02/2025
Read time
6m
