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Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Government responds to consultation on British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme | Surface and Groundwater Pollution Directive is published | UK government...

27/05/2026

Read time 8m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | May 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

19/05/2026

Read time 8m

Construction disputes

English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices

The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes

19/05/2026

Read time 7m

Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth

15/05/2026

Read time 19m

Data Centres

Grid and planning reforms can keep the UK and Europe competitive in the data centre race

A £59bn investment surge in data centres will put power, planning and construction capacity to the test in the UK

14/05/2026

Read time 6m

Construction

HMRC steps up enforcement of VAT domestic reverse charge for UK construction

Construction businesses and supply chains face severe consequences for non-compliance as HMRC activity intensifies

13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Infrastructure services

The nation's mortgage: revitalising PPP to deliver UK infrastructure

With £718bn of UK investment in the pipeline, the case for a revitalised public-private model has never been clearer

12/05/2026

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK government consults on best available techniques for environmental permitting | Government publishes the waste crime action plan | Legislation...

30/04/2026

Read time 9m

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

29/04/2026

Read time 2m

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

28/04/2026

Read time 2m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | April 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

10/04/2026

Read time 7m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done

07/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

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

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

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

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Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Government responds to consultation on British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme | Surface and Groundwater Pollution Directive is published | UK government...

27/05/2026

Read time 8m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | May 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

19/05/2026

Read time 8m

Construction disputes

English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices

The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes

19/05/2026

Read time 7m

Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth

15/05/2026

Read time 19m

Data Centres

Grid and planning reforms can keep the UK and Europe competitive in the data centre race

A £59bn investment surge in data centres will put power, planning and construction capacity to the test in the UK

14/05/2026

Read time 6m

Construction

HMRC steps up enforcement of VAT domestic reverse charge for UK construction

Construction businesses and supply chains face severe consequences for non-compliance as HMRC activity intensifies

13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Infrastructure services

The nation's mortgage: revitalising PPP to deliver UK infrastructure

With £718bn of UK investment in the pipeline, the case for a revitalised public-private model has never been clearer

12/05/2026

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK government consults on best available techniques for environmental permitting | Government publishes the waste crime action plan | Legislation...

30/04/2026

Read time 9m

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

29/04/2026

Read time 2m

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

28/04/2026

Read time 2m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | April 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

10/04/2026

Read time 7m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done

07/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

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

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

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

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