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EU Laws Affecting U.K. Businesses: What You Need to Know

EU regulations are reshaping UK firms’ obligations. This whitepaper explains AI, cyber resilience and sustainability rules and how to prepare for compliance.

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Why download this EU compliance whitepaper?

Clarify EU rules for UK firms

Understand which European regulations apply to UK businesses and why they matter.

Protect your business

Understand fines, liabilities and reporting obligations that could impact your operations and reputation.

Future-proof compliance

Learn proactive steps to align governance, risk and sustainability strategies with EU standards.

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How EU regulations still shape UK business

If your company trades, operates or supplies within the EU, these laws may apply:

  • AI Act – AI use categorization, bans on high-risk practices, penalties up to 7% of turnover
  • DORA & NIS2 – cybersecurity and operational resilience for financial firms, ICT providers, and critical infrastructure
  • CSRD & CSDDD – mandatory ESG reporting and due diligence across supply chains

The whitepaper explains each laws meaning, timelines and how UK firms can prepare.

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Brexit and cross-border compliance risks

The costs of non-compliance are severe:

  • AI Act breaches: fines up to €35M or 7% of global turnover
  • DORA: penalties up to 2% of worldwide turnover, plus executive liability
  • NIS2: fines up to €10M or 2% of turnover, plus potential board bans
  • CSRD: fines up to €500,000 in the UK (and higher in EU countries)
  • CSDDD: fines of at least 5% of global turnover, plus civil liability

This guide outlines what’s at stake and how UK firms can protect themselves.

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Key takeaways from the EU compliance guide

Our whitepaper provides practical next steps for compliance leaders.

  1. Map applicability - Assess which EU laws apply to your size, sector and supply chain.
  2. Strengthen governance - Create cross-functional taskforces with compliance, risk, legal and procurement.
  3. Implement controls - Align with ISO standards, conduct due diligence and improve reporting.
  4. Engage stakeholders - Prepare boards, suppliers and partners for evolving EU expectations.
  5. Monitor change - Stay ahead with horizon-scanning, guidance reviews and continuous improvement.

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Stay compliant with EU laws

Don’t risk fines or disrupted operations. Download this whitepaper to understand your obligations under the AI Act, DORA, NIS2, CSRD and CSDDD and build a compliance program that protects your business.

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