Legislation Published June 2025
Legislation Tracker is your source for clear, concise explanations of Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments introduced in the United Kingdom.
We break down the technical legal jargon of each piece of legislation, explaining in plain language what it means and its potential impact.
Summary
- 2nd Jun 25 Amendments were made to regulations governing NHS charges, remission of charges, pharmaceutical services, and pre-payment certificates, primarily related to tax credit changes, distance selling pharmacies, and improved refund processes. View
- 2nd Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2022 Subsidy Control Regulations to reduce the information requirements for public authority entries in the subsidy database relating to subsidies given under subsidy schemes. View
- 2nd Jun 25 The Worcestershire County Council (Hampton Bridge) Scheme 2025 was confirmed, authorizing construction of a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon. View
The National Health Service (Charges, Remission of Charges and Pharmaceutical Services etc.) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2025
The 2025 National Health Service regulations amend three existing sets of regulations: those concerning travel expenses and remission of charges, pharmaceutical and local pharmaceutical services, and charges for drugs and appliances.
Key changes include removing tax credit-based exemptions from charges, updating rules for distance-selling pharmacies, and introducing automated refunds for pre-payment certificates for those becoming eligible for exemptions.
The amendments aim to streamline processes, update services, and address policy shift related to the termination of tax credits.
The Subsidy Control (Subsidy Database Information Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
The Subsidy Control (Subsidy Database Information Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 2022 regulations, lessening the information needed for public authority subsidy database entries concerning subsidies provided under existing schemes.
This change aims to reduce the administrative burden on public authorities.
The amendment exempts certain data points while maintaining overall reporting of subsidies.
The Worcestershire County Council (Hampton Bridge) Scheme 2025 Confirmation Instrument 2025
This legal instrument confirms the Worcestershire County Council's plan to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon in Evesham.
The bridge, part of a new highway, will connect Pershore Road to land near Evesham Leisure Centre.
The scheme considers navigation requirements and includes detailed plans and specifications, deposited at specified locations.
Minor amendments were made to ensure the scheme accurately reflects the drawing titles of the plans before confirmation.