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Life Sciences and Healthcare

Decision time for UK medical device regulation: diverge or converge with the EU?

The MHRA appears to be considering an approach for UK regulations that would broadly mirror the EU model
Corporate

Delay in new statutory powers for UK Financial Reporting Council leads to postponement of planned headcount increase

Absence of legislation to expand its remit means FRC will instead focus on a year of consolidation to prioritise its
Financial Services

UK FCA reaffirms tackling financial crime as a top priority

The financial regulator has set out areas of focus for preventing and reducing financial crime in 2024
Regulatory and compliance

Decoding penalty notices: UK ICO clarifies its methodology for issuing fines in new guidance

Restatement and consolidation of the ICO's decision-making process rather than revolution in approach to enforcement
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Treasury Committee highlights levels of SME bank account closures by major banks | FCA's key findings of review of claims
Regulatory Outlook

Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Scotland launches consultation on stricter HFSS restrictions | FSA launch campaign on allergy risks with vegan labelling | Consultation launched
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Building Safety Act update: transition period coming to an end | New Occupational Health Taskforce | RIDDOR review
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber Security | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

NCSC advisory on tactics used by APT29 | NIST releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 | Government response to ransomware inquiry
Regulatory Outlook

Data Law | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

ICO collects views on 'consent or pay' business models in relation to advertising cookies | IAB Europe a 'joint controller'
Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Actions for employers in March/April | EU agrees watered-down Platform Workers Directive – what will platforms and staffing companies need
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

BNG requirements for small sites come into effect from April 2024 | Extended producer responsibility for packaging waste: reporting changes
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Procurement Act 2023: Government publishes response to consultation on draft implementing regulations | Crown Commercial Service publishes its updated commercial