As 2026 approaches, the UK living sector finds itself at a pivotal moment, shaped by an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory environment. Government priorities continue
Non-Bank Lending in the Spotlight – Does the System of Calculating Regulatory Capital Require Revisiting?
In October’s GT Alert on non-bank lending, we focussed on whether there was a justification in banks being subject to regulatory capital requirements when non-bank
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Non-Bank Lending in the Spotlight: Regulatory Capital and Its Impact
In the GT Alert we produced in September, we commented on the inquiry the Financial Services Regulation Committee (the Committee) of the House of Lords commenced on non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs).
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Wage Transparency Legislation: Implementation Across Europe and the United States
Wage transparency laws are becoming increasingly common in the United States and Europe.
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Talent Wars: How Competition Laws Apply to UK Recruitment
Businesses and HR professionals unfamiliar with competition law may assume that it only prohibits collusion when it comes to customer pricing.
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UK OFSI Enforcement Underscores Need for Effective Sanctions Screening and Controls
On 8 September 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanction Implementation (OFSI) published a Disclosure concerning breaches of Regulations 11 and 12 of the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (Regulations) by UK-registered and Financial Conduct Authority-regulated Vanquis Bank Limited (VBL). This instance offers another example of OFSI’s emphasis on encouraging organisations to establish effective, robust, and appropriate compliance procedures, systems, and controls to mitigate the risk of violations.
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Non-Bank Lending in the Spotlight: UK House of Lords Inquiry into Systemic Risks and Market Stability
In July 2025, the House of Lords’ Financial Services Regulation Committee launched an inquiry into the expansion of non-bank lending in the UK. The investigation explores whether stricter bank regulations since the global financial crisis have limited traditional bank lending, prompting non-bank financial institutions to fill the gap—and considers the impact on the nation’s financial stability.
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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules on Protection Against Disability Discrimination for Workers With ADHD and Autism
The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered what protection is offered to job seekers and workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under the disability discrimination provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
Arbitration Act 2025 Fully in Force — Reforms to UK Arbitration Now Effective
The substantive provisions of the Arbitration Act 2025 (the 2025 Act) took effect on 1 August 2025, pursuant to the Arbitration Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025. Marking an anticipated update to the UK’s arbitration framework, the reforms the 2025 Act introduces apply to all arbitration and arbitration-related court proceedings commenced on or after 1 August 2025.
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UK Government Proposes Ban on NDAs in Harassment and Discrimination Cases
In a significant move, the UK Government has announced its intention to end the use of NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination. This follows growing concern about the misuse of NDAs, highlighted by Zelda Perkins’ testimony on her experience with restrictive agreements after the #MeToo movement brought such issues to light.
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