Commercially Connected Shorts - 7 October 2026

This week we look at:

• Compliance: Expansion of the UK Right to Work Regime
• AI Catalyst: Helping legal and compliance teams move from ambition to operating reality
• IP: What should be on your IP radar?
• ESG: FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules for listed companies

Expansion of the UK Right to Work Regime

With effect from 1 October 2026, the UK government significantly expanded the scope of the Right to Work (RTW) regime. For the first time, the regime now extends beyond traditional employees and captures a wider range of working arrangements, including certain workers, individual subcontractors and individuals working within gig-economy arrangements.