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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Large producers to submit EPR data by 1 October 2023 | European Parliament strengthens ecodesign rules on product lifespan |
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Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

UK efforts to facilitate cross-border flows of data | EU Commission proposes new procedural regulation for stronger GDPR enforcement in
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Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Communications Committee launches inquiry into LLMs | NCSC publishes cyber threat report for the UK legal sector | Cyber essentials
Financial Services

UK consults on reform to anti-money laundering supervision

Four potential models include a proposal for a single supervisor that would significantly impact financial service firms
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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Fire safety responsibilities under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 | Registration of residential high-rise buildings by October
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Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

HFSS restrictions across the nations | Ofcom respond to consultation on online HFSS advertising | Expected revised guidance on precautionary
Competition, antitrust and trade

How has the UK National Security and Investment Act shaped up 18 months on?

The second NSIA annual report gives investors crucial insight into the practical impact of the legislation on UK M&A
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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

FCA letter to cryptoasset firms on changes to financial promotion rules | Parliamentary inquiry into lending to SMEs and access
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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

ISSB issues inaugural global sustainability disclosure standards | Updated guidelines for multinational enterprises on responsible business conduct | Update on
Corporate

Spain brings in long-awaited update of foreign direct investment laws

New rules offer more clarity by defining the strategic sectors and investor profiles that require FDI authorisation
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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

European Commission launches a new consultation on its fitness check of EU consumer law | Updates on the EU Digital
Employment and pensions

Will UK pension changes just abolish the lifetime allowance or make wider reforms?

Draft legislation released by HMRC packs some unexpected consequences