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What can the retail and consumer sector expect from the next UK government?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:31:50 +0100

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Competing priorities for the next government – the future of the high street, business rates, food advertising and the new consumer regime

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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election 2024: what we know so far on how consumer law might be affected | DSIT publishes guidance to regulator about fees under OSA | CMA launches market investigation into the UK vet sector

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First judicial pronouncement made on the "Berlin clause" in Spanish residential leases

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:51:43 +0100

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The Barcelona Court of First Instance ruling further endorses Berlin clauses and creates a judicial guideline

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UK General Election 2024: what would a Labour win mean for financial services?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:37:52 +0100

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Labour's plan for financing growth leans towards continuity over radical change

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UK general election 2024: Labour's manifesto and tax

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:48:46 +0100

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The manifesto confirms Labour's widely publicised tax policy plans with no surprises but little further detail

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Financial Conduct Authority to gather more information from UK consumer credit firms

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:46:39 +0100

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UK regulator sets out final rules and guidance on new reporting requirements

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Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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DMCC Bill receives royal assent | Ofcom launches consultation on protecting children from harms online under UK Online Safety Act | Regulations made naming the 'assessment start day' for VSP compliance with UK Online Safety Act

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Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen?

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100

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Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost

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Are you ready for the UK Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act?

Fri, 24 May 2024 11:12:42 +0100

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Five things business should know about the new digital markets regime and competition and consumer law changes

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HFSS newsletter | May 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:39:42 +0100

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How are high fat, salt and sugar products being regulated beyond England?

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UK and EU take steps to bolster product security regimes

Fri, 10 May 2024 09:24:32 +0100

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Businesses need to know their obligations under parallel cybersecurity legislation for digital and connectable products

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EPR for textiles: what's on the horizon in the UK and EU?

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:26:18 +0100

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EU legislation to introduce extended producer responsibility is progressing and will mark a huge change for retailers

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Future Foods Update | May 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:42:06 +0100

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This edition includes new UK guidance on plant-based dairy products, an Austrian case on naming plant-based products, and EU developments on lab-grown meat.

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"Shrinkflation": A new obligation for distributors regarding the display of their products

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:34:02 +0100

What is "Shrinkflation"?

Shrinkflation is a commercial practice which consists of reducing the size of a product while maintaining or even increasing its price.

With the increases in raw materials costs, many food suppliers have resorted to this practice to the detriment of consumers.

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Ofcom publishes call for evidence on additional duties for categorised services under the Online Safety Act 2023 | EU Commission publishes DSA guidelines on the mitigation of systemic risks for electoral processes

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English County Court rules against landlord opposing statutory renewal lease on 'ground f'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:34:36 +0100

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A tenant can temporarily vacate part of the premises affected by the works to defeat a landlord's opposition

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European Parliament formally adopts Product Liability Directive

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:21:12 +0100

What changes and practical actions should businesses be considering?

UK competition regulator issues fresh guidance on green collaborations for sustainability

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:50:02 +0100

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CMA charts way for businesses to navigate sustainability concerns in supply chains while maintaining competition

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Setting sail globally: launching internationally in an interconnected world

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:42:37 +0100

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Launching a business internationally can be a game-changer but comes with its own set of challenges and considerations

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Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Update on the UK DMCC Bill | CMA consults on proposal to launch a market investigation of the UK vet sector | Delegated act on independent audits under the DSA enters into force

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UK Supreme Court finds sales of trade marked goods from US website targeted UK consumers for infringement purposes

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:23:55 +0000

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US website's targeting of UK consumers amounted to infringing trade mark use in the UK and EU, but no decision given on whether non-targeted overseas sales are infringing

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UK Marketinglaw | February 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:51:41 +0000

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Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw

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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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UK government response to consultation on proposed changes to consumer law | Provisional agreement reached on the right to repair | EU DSA applicable to all online intermediaries in the EU

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UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:33:42 +0000

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What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?

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UK set to extend variable recurring payments beyond 'me to me' use cases

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:51:03 +0000

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Expansion due in third quarter may boost greater uptake of the open banking payment method

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