Every new law, in plain English.
Plain-language analysis of what Parliament actually passed. Every Act and Statutory Instrument, fetched and explained.
Policy activity heatmap
Where laws have concentrated over the last 12 months. Darker cells mean more laws.
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| Justice | 8 | 35 | 72 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 |
| Economy | 6 | 19 | 30 | 67 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | ||
| Transport | 5 | 25 | 56 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| Local Government | 8 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 |
| Finance | 3 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | ||
| Benefits and Welfare | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 5th Nov 26 Established a temporary restricted flying zone below 2,500 feet in the Hampstead area on the evening of 5 November 2026. View Health and Social Care Justice Transport
- 5th Nov 26 Mandated truth declarations and identity verification for persons registering births and deaths in England and Wales. View Benefits and Welfare Immigration Justice Local Government Technology
- 5th Nov 26 Established procedural requirements for English authorities to create, consult upon, and monitor regional spatial development strategies. View Economy Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 5th Nov 26 Updated regional planning frameworks by revoking the Yorkshire and Humber strategy and standardizing spatial development powers across major English combined authorities. View Housing Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 5th Nov 26 Established a £993 standard daily fee for inspectors conducting strategic planning public examinations in England effective 26 November 2026. View Economy Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 5th Nov 26 Established formal procedures and notice requirements for the independent examination of draft spatial development strategies in England. View Housing Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 5th Nov 26 Activated legal provisions transitioning birth and death registers from paper-based to electronic systems effective 9 November 2026. View Justice Local Government Technology
- 4th Nov 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft over the Birmingham Christmas Market during late afternoon and evening hours on specific weekends in late 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 3rd Nov 26 Extended the transitional financial services market access between the UK and Gibraltar by twelve months. View Economy Finance Trade
- 3rd Nov 26 Activated multiple sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 concerning domestic abuse, stalking, internet suspensions, and historic juvenile convictions. View Civil Liberties Justice Technology
- 3rd Nov 26 Defined the professional qualifications required for individuals to independently audit and report on proposed bus franchising schemes in England. View Economy Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 3rd Nov 26 Expanded the types of government funding used to reduce electricity supplier levies and removed the mandatory three-quarter repayment deadline for those funds. View Economy Energy Finance Infrastructure
- 3rd Nov 26 Mandated that asbestos site clearance assessments be performed by an independent person not appointed by the removal contractor. View Health and Social Care Housing Infrastructure Justice Labour
- 3rd Nov 26 Updated official tariff documents to lower import duties on industrial steel and eliminate duties on kerosene, fertilisers, and food products. View Agriculture Economy Energy Finance Trade
- 3rd Nov 26 Activated legal requirements for English authorities to create spatial development strategies and prioritise brownfield land for new developments. View Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 30th Oct 26 Adjusted industrial disease compensation rates for dependants and updated administrative procedures for claims involving deceased persons. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Health and Social Care Labour
- 30th Oct 26 Shortened the objection period for transport projects in England to 30 days and introduced a three-month statutory deadline for inquiry completions and ministerial decisions. View Devolution Environment Infrastructure Justice Local Government Transport
- 30th Oct 26 Authorized public authorities to charge cost-recovery fees for services related to highways, railways, and tramway infrastructure applications starting 20 November 2026. View Economy Environment Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 29th Oct 26 Corrected typographical errors and shifted the commencement date of the Warm Home Discount reconciliation rules to 28 September 2026. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Energy
- 29th Oct 26 Added the Local Audit Office to the Local Government Pension Scheme and designated Wolverhampton City Council as the administering authority for its employees. View Benefits and Welfare Devolution Local Government
- 28th Oct 26 Activated legal provisions for zero-emission bus mandates and expanded the criteria for independent auditors of local bus franchising schemes. View Environment Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 28th Oct 26 Reduced the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge to 20% for first-time home purchases exceeding the price cap and established refund procedures for failed completions. View Economy Finance Housing
- 28th Oct 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in Derry/Londonderry during the Halloween Festival on 31 October 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Oct 26 Activated legal provisions restricting the parental responsibility of individuals who kill the other parent of their child, effective 18th December 2026. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 27th Oct 26 Corrected internal cross-references in article 9 of the Steeple Renewables Project Order 2026. View Energy Environment Infrastructure
- 27th Oct 26 Enacted a revised statutory Code of Practice setting standards for workplace access and prohibiting unfair practices during trade union recognition and derecognition procedures from 30 October 2026. View Economy Justice Labour
- 27th Oct 26 Updated the procedural framework for the Family Court to review and manage prohibited steps orders issued by the Crown Court. View Justice Local Government
- 27th Oct 26 Updated insurance requirements, booking procedures, and commencement dates for the regulation of London pedicabs. View Economy Justice Local Government Transport
- 27th Oct 26 Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones in Llanelli on 20 November 2026 to protect public safety during a large gathering. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 26th Oct 26 Updated technical standards for emergency call centres to enable 4G and 5G vehicle eCall functionality while extending support for legacy standards until 2031. View Infrastructure Justice Technology Transport
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hampstead) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted flying zone below 2,500 feet in the Hampstead area on the evening of 5 November 2026.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Hampstead.
The restriction applies between 17:30 and 22:30 UTC on 5 November 2026.
The mandate exempts emergency service aircraft, including those for police and medical support, and allows for continued operations at London City Airport, Heathrow Airport, and RAF Northolt under air traffic control direction.
The Secretary of State issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 citing public interest requirements.
The Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations 2026
Mandated truth declarations and identity verification for persons registering births and deaths in England and Wales.
These Regulations establish new procedural requirements for individuals registering births and deaths in England and Wales under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953.
It directs that any person under a legal duty to sign a birth or death register must make a formal declaration of truth regarding the information provided.
For birth registrations and re-registrations, the Regulations further require the individual to verify their identity using either a digital verification service or by providing specific documentary evidence such as a passport, driving licence, or utility bills.
These requirements apply to parents, informants, and others legally responsible for providing vital statistics to the registrar.
The Strategic Planning Authorities (Spatial Development Strategy) Regulations 2026
Established procedural requirements for English authorities to create, consult upon, and monitor regional spatial development strategies.
These regulations establish the procedural framework for strategic planning authorities in England to prepare and adopt spatial development strategies as required by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
They mandate the creation of a spatial development strategy timetable, define the required contents of the strategy (including a title and a visual key diagram), and set out specific consultation requirements with bodies such as Natural England, the Environment Agency, and local transport authorities.
The regulations apply to strategic planning boards and other designated strategic planning authorities, directing them to publish commencement notices, maintain annual monitoring reports, and submit draft plans for independent examination or Secretary of State approval.
The Strategic Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026
Updated regional planning frameworks by revoking the Yorkshire and Humber strategy and standardizing spatial development powers across major English combined authorities.
These Regulations update England's strategic planning framework by revoking obsolete regional strategies and aligning the powers of combined authorities with the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.
The instrument removes specific spatial development strategy provisions for Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, the West of England, and the North East, moving these functions under a unified statutory regime. It applies to strategic planning authorities, including mayoral combined authorities and the Greater London Authority, and formally integrates these bodies into the statutory duty to assist with plan-making.
The Strategic Planning (Costs of Public Examinations) (Standard Daily Amount) (England) Regulations 2026
Established a £993 standard daily fee for inspectors conducting strategic planning public examinations in England effective 26 November 2026.
These Regulations establish a standard daily fee of £993 that the Secretary of State may recover for the costs of persons appointed to hold public examinations under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
The fee applies to inspectors conducting examinations of spatial development strategies or revisions to such strategies in England.
The regulations authorize the charging of this fixed amount for every day the appointed person spends holding the examination or performing related work, or a proportional amount for partial days.
The Spatial Development Strategy (Examination Procedure) Rules 2026
Established formal procedures and notice requirements for the independent examination of draft spatial development strategies in England.
These Rules establish the procedural framework for the independent examination of draft spatial development strategies in England.
They direct examiners to define the scope of inquiries, solicit written submissions, and determine whether matters should be addressed through written evidence or public hearings.
The instrument applies to independent examiners, strategic planning authorities, and the Secretary of State, setting specific timelines for notifications and requiring that all relevant evidence and final reports be made available for public inspection online and at physical government offices.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 10) Regulations 2026
Activated legal provisions transitioning birth and death registers from paper-based to electronic systems effective 9 November 2026.
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 concerning the digital reform of birth and death registration.
They mandate that the Registrar General keep registers in a form specified by the Secretary of State, require local authorities to provide necessary technical equipment for registrars, and remove previous requirements for hard-copy quarterly returns and manual signatures.
The measures apply to the Registrar General, superintendent registrars, and local authorities responsible for the registration service in England and Wales.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Birmingham Christmas Market) Regulations 2026
Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft over the Birmingham Christmas Market during late afternoon and evening hours on specific weekends in late 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of central Birmingham during the 2026 Christmas Market.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators during designated hours on Friday and Saturday evenings between 6 November and 19 December 2026.
The West Midlands Police Counter-UAS Team holds the authority to grant exemptions to these flight prohibitions.