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 | 54 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 26 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 32 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 11 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 10 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 5 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 14th Sept 26 Introduced a £12,000 cash ISA limit for under-65s and a tax charge on interest from cash held in investment ISAs. View Economy Finance Justice
- 14th Sept 26 Authorized the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises across England and Wales. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Technology
- 13th Sept 26 Corrected typographical errors and citation formatting in the 2026 insolvency amendment rules. View Economy Justice
- 13th Sept 26 Corrected typographical and referencing errors in the primary 2026 energy savings regulations. View Economy Energy Environment
- 11th Sept 26 Raised the minimum tax-loss threshold for publicly naming deliberate tax defaulters from £25,000 to £50,000. View Economy Finance Justice
- 11th Sept 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet near Virginia Water during the 2026 PGA Championship. View Civil Liberties Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 11th Sept 26 Abolished the office of the Information Commissioner and transferred all regulatory functions to the Information Commission effective September 2026. View Economy Justice Technology
- 11th Sept 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,600 feet near Stockwood Park, Luton, during a large public gathering on 12 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 11th Sept 26 Adjusted the HGV Road User Levy rates for various vehicle categories and emissions classes starting 1 April 2024. View Economy Environment Finance Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Doncaster during the 2026 St Leger Festival. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Extended the statutory deadline for the UK government to respond to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 report to 17 December 2026. View Energy Environment
- 10th Sept 26 Increased the hourly rates for vehicle examinations and introduced new charges for specialist technical analysis and the use of government testing equipment. View Economy Environment Infrastructure Justice Science Technology Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Amended immigration fee structures to exempt detainees from certain human rights application costs and updated fees for Isle of Man work routes. View Civil Liberties Devolution Economy Immigration Justice
- 10th Sept 26 Defined the criteria for determining the primary use of multi-purpose premises to clarify responsibilities under counter-terrorism protection laws. View Devolution Justice Local Government
- 10th Sept 26 Authorized private contractors at short-term holding facilities to take photographs of migrants for immigration purposes starting October 2026. View Civil Liberties Immigration Justice
- 10th Sept 26 Activated statutory requirements for Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews in England and Wales starting 15 September 2026. View Devolution Health and Social Care Justice Local Government
- 10th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in a specific area of Middlesbrough on 10 September 2026 for public safety. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Prohibited unauthorized aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet near Longleat during scheduled flying displays in September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 9th Sept 26 Designated a new customs free zone at Freeport East and appointed Assan Panel UK Limited as its responsible authority for ten years. View Economy Infrastructure Justice Trade
- 9th Sept 26 Raised the legal maximum limits for immigration, nationality, and passport fees and expanded the scope of chargeable electronic travel services. View Economy Immigration Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Authorized a pilot program in four magistrates' courts allowing for regular judicial reviews and amendments of community and suspended sentence orders for adult female offenders. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Sutton Scotney area of Hampshire with immediate effect. View Transport
- 9th Sept 26 Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and the criminal record update service. View Economy Justice Labour Local Government
- 9th Sept 26 Reduced the fees for criminal conviction, criminal record, and enhanced criminal record certificates in Jersey. View Devolution Economy Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and update service requests in the Isle of Man starting 5 October 2026. View Devolution Justice Local Government
- 9th Sept 26 Lowered the statutory fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record checks and update services in Guernsey. View Devolution Economy Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Established the legal methodology for calculating and verifying carbon emissions for goods imported under the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting January 2027. View Economy Environment Finance Justice Trade
- 9th Sept 26 Designated 9 September 2026 as the date for new public access rights to commence on specific coastal segments of the Isle of Wight. View Culture and Sport Environment Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two areas of Middlesbrough on 9 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 9th Sept 26 Removed the £250,000 statutory cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offences in England. View Economy Environment Justice Local Government
Introduced a £12,000 cash ISA limit for under-65s and a tax charge on interest from cash held in investment ISAs.
This instrument amends the Individual Savings Account Regulations 1998 to introduce a specific £12,000 annual subscription limit for cash ISAs applicable to individuals aged 64 or under.
It removes tax relief on interest or alternative finance returns generated by cash deposits held within stocks and shares or innovative finance ISA components, requiring account managers to pay a flat-rate charge to HMRC at the savings basic rate.
Additionally, the regulations update the definition of money market funds and prohibit stocks and shares ISAs from consisting entirely of such funds, while revising transfer rules to restrict under-65s from moving funds into cash accounts in certain circumstances.
The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026
Authorized the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises across England and Wales.
This Order amends the mandatory licensing conditions for premises in England and Wales that sell or supply alcohol, permitting the use of digital identification for age verification.
It authorizes responsible persons at licensed premises and clubs to accept digital ID, provided the verification service is supplied by a provider registered under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
The Order requires that digital verification services meet specific security standards, defined as a 'medium level of confidence' within the UK Digital Verification Services (DVS) trust framework.
Corrected typographical errors and citation formatting in the 2026 insolvency amendment rules.
This document issues formal corrections to The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 to rectify technical errors in citations and headings.
It clarifies references to the parent Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 and provides descriptive labels for specific rules concerning the delivery of documents to court and notices of administrator appointments.
These corrections apply to insolvency practitioners, legal professionals, and courts operating under the jurisdiction of England and Wales.
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme 2026 Correction
Corrected typographical and referencing errors in the primary 2026 energy savings regulations.
This document issues formal corrections to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026 to rectify specific drafting errors.
It adjusts a cross-reference in regulation 6 regarding sub-paragraphs and fixes a grammatical error in a table within regulation 31.
These changes apply to all participants in the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), primarily large undertakings and their corporate groups, ensuring the statutory text aligns with the intended regulatory framework.
Raised the minimum tax-loss threshold for publicly naming deliberate tax defaulters from £25,000 to £50,000.
This Order increases the financial threshold that triggers the public disclosure of deliberate tax defaulters by HM Revenue and Customs.
It amends the Finance Act 2009 to ensure that the Commissioners only publish the names and details of persons penalised for deliberate defaults when the potential tax lost exceeds £50,000.
This change applies to taxpayers across the United Kingdom who are subject to penalties for deliberate tax inaccuracies or failures to notify.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Virginia Water, Surrey) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet near Virginia Water during the 2026 PGA Championship.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Virginia Water, Surrey, between 14 September and 20 September 2026.
The restrictions apply daily from 0400 to 2100 hours UTC to coincide with the PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club.
The order exempts aircraft operated by police air support units and those granted specific permission by the event's safety officers or controller.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026
Abolished the office of the Information Commissioner and transferred all regulatory functions to the Information Commission effective September 2026.
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 that abolish the office of the Information Commissioner and transfer its functions to a new body known as the Information Commission.
Taking effect on 30 September 2026, the instrument establishes legal continuity, ensuring that any ongoing proceedings or actions involving the Commissioner are inherited by the Commission.
The regulations apply to the Information Commission, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and any parties currently engaged in legal or administrative processes with the UK data protection regulator.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stockwood Park, Luton) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,600 feet near Stockwood Park, Luton, during a large public gathering on 12 September 2026.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Stockwood Park, Luton, to manage unmanned aircraft activity during the Party in the Park Festival.
The order prohibits the flight of all unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a 0.9 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.
These restrictions apply to all drone operators on 12 September 2026, unless they have obtained explicit permission from designated Bedfordshire Police Counter-UAS commanders or advisors.