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Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: The World Cup, provision of workplace facilities, and our June HR Pensions Spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Intellectual property

New EU and German laws deliver red card for unjustified 'green' claims on packaging

Two EU laws reforming the rules on environmental claims will overhaul how companies design, develop and label packaging
Intellectual property

EU greenwashing directive puts green trade marks under pressure in Germany

Trade mark portfolios face a tight deadline with EU green claims rules taking effect in Germany in September.
Intellectual property

Germany's unfair competition law reform bans 'greenwashing' claims in advertising

The amended UWG law tightens rules on generic green claims and unverified eco-labels from September.

Lombardy creates first comprehensive regulatory framework for the establishment of data centres

Regional Law No. 11 of 3 June 2026 sets up Lombardy's code for data centres
Contingent workforce

Government consults on reform of zero-hours contracts for UK agency workers

Hirers face primary responsibility for guaranteed hours offers under plans due in 2027, as consultation closes 25 August
UK Media Act

Ofcom consults on Tier 1 services video-on-demand codes as UK Media Act roll out gathers pace

The reforms tighten standards for larger VOD platforms while the scope of EPG and broadcast regulation is extended
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Ofgem sets out regulatory framework for GB electricity distribution from 2028

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Online Safety

Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers

Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media
GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR Coffee Break | June 2026

Wider privilege exemption for DSARs, AI-generated FOI requests, anticipated ICO updates