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Regulatory and compliance

UK product liability: the Law Commission reviews the Consumer Protection Act 1987

Software developers and technology businesses face potential exposure to product liability claims under reforms being considered by the Law Commission
Competition, antitrust and trade

CMA trains crosshairs on pricing algorithms and AI agents in the UK

The regulator is ramping up scrutiny of algorithmic pricing, third-party data tools and consumer-facing AI agents
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
Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory shifts in 2026 increase litigation risk on 'forever chemicals'

PFAS regulation is entering a critical phase, with significant developments unfolding simultaneously in the EU and the UK
Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority launches £7.5bn UK motor finance redress scheme

Firms face tight timeline to implement scheme covering nearly two decades of lending as risk of legal challenge looms
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Nagoya Protocol compliance shapes EU sourcing of genetic resources for R&D

Life sciences, food and cosmetics businesses using biological materials should assess their exposure to ABS obligations
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Online safety and age assurance | UK Online Safety Act updates | UK Media Act updates
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Online Advertising Taskforce: 2025 progress update and 2026 objectives | CAP publishes advice note on advertising in-game purchases such as
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

CMA sets out consumer law expectations for businesses deploying AI agents | Commencement of DMCCA alternative dispute resolution regime |
Regulatory Outlook

Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

UK: UK-EU SPS Agreement: government sets out scope and asks businesses what they need | EU: EU provisional agreement reserves
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

General/digital products: Consultation on unregulated construction products | Commission consults on draft guidance for the EU Cyber Resilience Act |
Regulatory and compliance

Weighty matters: GLP-1s and the UK regulatory diet they cannot escape

As weight-loss medicines drive rapid shifts in consumer behaviour, food, retail and digital health businesses are racing to respond, with