The CMA’s proposed decision demonstrates the flexibility provided by the act, despite criticism of a weakened approach
Revising the EU’s Cybersecurity Act
The EC aims to make vendor restrictions in the mobile industry binding across all Member States, with an eye towards also derisking fixed and satellite supply chains
UK: Limiting children’s access to smartphones and social media
The Government will consider the impact of legislation implemented abroad as well as the views of both parents and young people before determining its approach
The BBC’s next 10 years
While DCMS is not currently minded to depart from the licence fee model, various reforms are being considered to help support the broadcaster’s future financial sustainability
Event debrief: Open Internet Turns 10: What's Next?
Given seismic change in the functioning and role of the internet, policymakers and industry are beginning to debate if and/or how net neutrality rules should evolve
China: Ensuring safety in the use of interactive AI services
As safety risks become more pronounced, the CAC is taking steps to regulate for the prevention of self-harm and the protection of children
US: Deregulating state-level AI rules
In line with the US’ more relaxed approach to AI regulation, the Government has further restricted local policymakers’ ability to rein in the technology
Ofcom’s 2026/27 Plan of Work: More of the same
Ofcom’s planned projects largely signal a continuation of the regulator’s focus on online safety, spectrum for satellite services, improving mobile connectivity and network resilience
Ofcom’s guidance on protecting women and girls online
Though the regulator expanded its recommendations on mitigating gendered abuse online, calls continue for a binding code of practice under the Online Safety Act
The Swiss approach to digital sovereignty
Switzerland has outlined its interpretation of digital sovereignty, positioning itself closer to China’s state-centric definition than Germany’s relatively more citizen-oriented approach
