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Regulatory Outlook

Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: DRCF publishes paper on the future of agentic AI | Parliamentary inquiry into low-energy computing | DfT publishes guidance
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: ASA publishes first rulings on LHF advertising restrictions | UK government consults on applying the new NPM to advertising
Managing greenwashing risk

UK aviation regulator outlines environmental disclosure framework for airlines

Airlines have until 30 April 2027 to disclose UK flight emissions data to passengers – and mandatory rules may follow
Collective bargaining and employee relations

The Spanish Supreme Court declares a collective dismissal void due to completely untimely notification to the labour authority

The significance of the ruling lies in the fact that the High Court expressly states that notifying the labor authority
Employment and pensions

Industrial relations reforms: three changes UK employers should not overlook

New legislation reduces the threshold for trade union recognition and introduces fresh obligations for employers, including those with no prior
Public sector pensions

Public Service Pensions Update: April 2026

Welcome to the April edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update
Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | April 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Dispute resolution

English Commercial Court expands application of legal advice privilege to intra-client communications

Glencore ruling settles question left open by Three Rivers on privilege for communications in corporate client groups
Employment and pensions

How Dutch law sets out clear options when staff Reporting Sick After Notice of Termination

Employers have more recourse than many assume when staff report sick after dismissal proceedings begin
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscription contracts regime to take shape by 2027

A government consultation response clarifies aspects of the regime including cooling-off rights, refunds and exit rules
The Built Environment

UK County Court confirms renewal option does not strip tenant of 1954 Act protection

An unexercised option to renew is not an agreement under section 28, so the tenant keeps full statutory protection