UK Knowledge Collection | Regulatory Outlook, ESG and telecoms

This week, the government responded to the recommendations of the Grenfell Final Report. Our Regulatory Outlook looks at some of the 37 measures the government announced it will adopt, and at the first steps it is taking to implement recommended changes to the fire safety regime.

Also this week, the European Commission announced its proposal for an "omnibus" package, designed to simplify corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations on business. Our Insight looks at the planned reforms and their likely impact, our ESG Knowledge Update provides a summary of this and other recent developments, and our Regulatory Outlook looks ahead at further ESG developments including those in respect of modern slavery.

The February Regulatory Outlook covers 19 areas of business compliance, including product regulation, data law and telecoms regulation. Next month, we are also hosting events in these three areas: an in-person event in London on the application of data privacy law in the workplace; a webinar on the impact of the EU's General Product Safety Regulation on the fashion and luxury goods sector; and our annual communications review, taking place at our London office.

Recent Insights

Regulatory Outlook

Our monthly business compliance horizon scanner spans 19 areas of coverage, including AI, cyber security and digital regulation.
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ESG Knowledge Update

A monthly round-up of ESG-related legal, regulatory and market news from the UK, the EU and internationally.
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What does the EU 'omnibus' package mean for the future of ESG reporting?

The European Commission has introduced a proposal to simplify corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence rules in a bid to enhance EU competitiveness.
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How to handle construction disputes in England

Two recent cases illustrate the fine line for claimants between getting their claims right and wrong when a dispute arises.
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Renters' Rights Bill passes second reading in UK House of Lords

The bill may come into force as early as this spring, albeit with a transition period.
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Upcoming Events

GDPR for HR | 12-month glance back and look forwards

5 March | One London Wall | 17:15-19:30

Our in-person event, at our London office, considers recent privacy developments and what's on the horizon for the processing of HR-related data, including AI in the workplace, data subject access requests and ICO enforcement.
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EU's General Product Safety Regulation

6 March | 09:00-10:00

The fashion and luxury law academy series continues with a look at how brand owners, manufacturers and importers can navigate legal compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Life Sciences Academy | Unlocking value: mastering commercial terms in pharma and biotech

11 March | 10:00-11:00

Our webinar focuses on structuring commercial terms in pharma and biotech licence agreements to maximise benefits, from the perspective of both UK and German law.
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Annual Communications Review 2025

12 March | One London Wall | 15:00-17:40

Our experts and guest speakers will discuss the current state of the telecoms sector, including emerging AI issues, consumer litigation, competition law and employment rights.
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Pensions Coffee Break

13 March | 11:00-11:30

A case law update focusing on recent Pensions Ombudsman and court decisions and what they mean for trustees and employers.
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