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ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK
Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026
UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions
Real estate
Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Smart Power
Smart Power | UK renewables liability risk, investments and grid connectivity
How to guard against liability risk on projects, grid concerns and investment tactics for asset managers and developers
Real estate
Government reforms Energy Performance of Buildings regime and raises minimum energy efficiency standards in homes in England and Wales
Changes to improve EPCs and tighten minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector will have significant implications for
Real estate
Can assignees adjudicate under a construction contract? English court confirms position
A recent TCC decision confirms that an assignee can use construction adjudication even where the contract is silent
Energy and Energy Transition
UK heat networks face new technical standards and regulations
Government publishes Warm Homes Plan and consults on HNTAS
Real estate
Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | January 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Construction disputes
Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeal decision on the termination provisions of the English JCT contract
Important decision limits a contractor's ability to terminate for late payments under key industry contract
Real estate
English High Court clarifies nature of landlord's planning cooperation obligations
Damages awarded for landlord's failure to actively assist with a developer tenant's planning application
Real estate
English Technology and Construction Court reinforces importance of compliance with contractual payment regimes
Court in Vision Construct judgment backs notified‑sum adjudications and strict payment-notice compliance
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026
Draft order to implement free allocation and carbon leakage changes | Consultations to address the future markets policy and UK
