Commercially connected - July 2026

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Commercially connected - July 2026

July 29, 2026

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Welcome to the July 2026 edition of Commercially Connected, highlighting key UK and EU developments shaping the commercial, regulatory and technology landscape.

This month we cover:

  • supply chain resilience, trade developments and emerging contractual risks
  • consumer law updates, including new CMA guidance and tougher rules on online scam advertising
  • cyber resilience developments affecting businesses across the UK and EU
  • AI and online safety regulation, including new obligations under the EU AI Act and UK child safety reforms

Please note our weekly Commercially Connected Shorts series continues throughout the summer. Key developments featured in those updates are also included in this monthly round-up.

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