“The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are trying to make changes to speed up market authorisations for certain food and animal feed sold in Great Britain (GB).”

“In this edition of the Technology & Digital round-up we look at the latest developments around AI regulation and the rise of both agentic AI and quantum technologies.”

“Recent developments in the UK energy sector include the government’s renewed focus on nuclear power and sweeping grid connection reform to support clean energy. “

“A workforce including minors and young workers can be very beneficial to a business but if you don’t understand the specific restrictions on their duties and hours of work you could be subject to enforcement action from various authorities.”

“Promoting ESG responsibility in house and across supply chains, capitalising on AI advances, and addressing cybersecurity, are current issues dominating the legal horizon.”

“In this article, we provide an essential update on the latest grid connection reform proposals, and likely impacts for energy and infrastructure developers and funders.”

“This is a key focus area for the ICO as it launches its 2025 online tracking strategy, publishes guidance on ‘consent or pay’ online advertising models and consults on updated guidance on the use of storage and access technologies.”

“There’s no doubt that AI will continue to be a major focus for businesses and the public sector during 2025.”