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UK government to consult on ban on unlicensed gambling operator sport sponsorship

United Kingdom - February 26 2026 The UK government has announced plans to launch a consultation on prohibiting unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports teams. The…

Online safety reforms to be fast-tracked amid rising AI risks

United Kingdom - February 23 2026 There has been a whirlwind of online safety developments in recent weeks. In early 2025, the UK government announced it would introduce new laws to…

New regime confirmed for Buy Now Pay Later market

United Kingdom - February 13 2026 The BNPL market has grown significantly in recent years, from £0.06 billion in 2017 to over £13 billion in 2024. According to the FCA's 2024…

Green claims back on the agenda: CMA issues new guidance on getting green claims right, across the supply chain

United Kingdom - February 11 2026 Although the CMA has been focusing on fake reviews and drip pricing in recent months, it is still very interested in green claims. It recently issued…

Taking stock: The CMA's new consumer law powers - now and next

United Kingdom - February 4 2026 It's February already, and we're not far now from the first anniversary of the CMA receiving its supercharged consumer law enforcement powers.As you…

AI report card update!

European Union, United Kingdom - January 29 2026 The UK government has published its progress towards implementing its AI Opportunities Action Plan. In January last year, the government committed to…

CMA draft Annual Plan: the regulator sets out key priorities for consumer protection enforcement

United Kingdom - January 27 2026 The Competition and Markets Authority has published its , signalling a year of increased focus on consumer protection. While still subject to…

European Commission issues responses to Digital Fairness consultation

European Union - January 14 2026 The European Commission has published a summary of feedback from its recent consultation on digital fairness. The summary highlights several key…

December online safety roundup: Ofcom issues fines and guidance, ICO targets childrens' games

United Kingdom - December 18 2025 December has been another busy month for online safety developments, with both Ofcom and the ICO being active. Ofcom has imposed a penalty of £20,000…

"Red hand" rule revisited: Court of Appeal confirms only unusual and onerous clauses need special warning

United Kingdom - December 11 2025 The Court of Appeal's recent decision in MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 1387 marks a clear restatement of the so‑called…