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 | 2 | 24 | 36 | 35 | 53 | 6 | 9 | 42 | 37 | 27 | 80 | 78 |
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| Finance | 5 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 24 | |
| Local Government | 1 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 23 |
| Transport | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 41 | 38 |
| Benefits and Welfare | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 15th Jul 26 Activated updated statutory guidance for identifying and managing vulnerable adults in immigration detention effective 21 August 2024. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 15th Jul 26 Exonerated subpostmasters and others by quashing historical convictions linked to the faulty Horizon IT system and mandated the clearing of related criminal records. View Devolution Economy Justice Labour
- 15th Jul 26 Revised upwards the maximum fixed penalty fines for fly-tipping and littering offences in England effective 1 September 2026. View Environment Justice Local Government
- 15th Jul 26 Reorganized High Court specialist lists into a new Business and Property Division and introduced procedural rules for anti-social behaviour respect orders. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 15th Jul 26 Renamed the High Court's Chancery Division and transferred the Admiralty and Commercial Courts into this newly titled Business and Property Division. View Economy Justice
- 15th Jul 26 Adjusted the initial registration deadlines and accounting periods for the new UK carbon import tax system. View Economy Environment Finance Trade
- 15th Jul 26 Commenced the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 and established a phased implementation schedule for marine resource collection notices. View Environment Foreign Policy Justice Science
- 15th Jul 26 Added fifteen synthetic opioids to the list of Class A controlled substances and updated classifications for several other synthetic compounds. View Health and Social Care Justice
- 15th Jul 26 Revised the eligibility criteria and sectors for Climate Change Levy discounts and updated the buy-out fee calculation formula. View Agriculture Economy Energy Environment Finance Technology
- 15th Jul 26 Exempted specific classes of tax advisers, including IOSS representatives and local government tax specialists, from the requirement to register with HMRC. View Economy Finance Justice Local Government
- 15th Jul 26 Raised the Welsh Government's capital borrowing limit from £1,000 million to £1,100 million. View Devolution Economy Finance Infrastructure Local Government
- 15th Jul 26 Amended pension reporting regulations to require scheme administrators and insurers to provide valuation and beneficiary data for inheritance tax purposes starting April 2027. View Finance Justice
- 15th Jul 26 Brought the 2026 Equality Act Code of Practice into force on 5th August 2026. View Civil Liberties Economy Justice Local Government
- 15th Jul 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flight near Blandford Forum for a Royal visit on 16 July 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a specific area of Cardiff on 16 July 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Established an emergency restricted flight zone below 3,000 feet around Dovestones Reservoir. View Justice Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester, with immediate effect. View Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Established the formulas for calculating UK CBAM rates and defined the verification procedures for importers to claim relief for carbon prices paid abroad. View Economy Environment Finance Justice Trade
- 14th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone below 3,000 feet around Dovestones Reservoir due to a local emergency. View Justice Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Established a framework for HMRC to use electronic communications by default for specified tax matters and mandated the provision of digital contact details by service users. View Economy Finance Technology
- 14th Jul 26 Set the commencement dates and transitional registration rules for the mandatory HMRC registration of tax advisers. View Economy Finance Justice
- 14th Jul 26 Designated the Northern Ireland Events Company and the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery as public authorities subject to equality duties. View Civil Liberties Culture and Sport Devolution Health and Social Care Justice
- 14th Jul 26 Established mandatory notification procedures and data requirements for venues and events covered by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. View Civil Liberties Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Technology
- 14th Jul 26 Established administrative procedures, registration requirements, and record-keeping standards for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting January 2027. View Economy Environment Finance Justice Trade
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted flight activities below 5,600 feet near Saltby for an aerobatic competition in mid-2026. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flights below 1,500 feet in a specified area of Rotherham due to an emergency. View Justice Technology Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Increased the annual immigration health surcharge rates for visa applicants and their dependents. View Finance Health and Social Care Immigration
- 14th Jul 26 Empowered environmental regulators in England to impose civil penalties and administrative sanctions as alternatives to criminal prosecution for environmental offenses. View Agriculture Environment Justice Local Government
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in specified Bedford airspace during July 18–19, 2026, to ensure public safety during a large event. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Charlbury during the 2026 Wilderness Festival for public safety and security. View Culture and Sport Justice Technology Transport
The Equality Act 2010 (Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations) (Revocation) Order 2026
This Order brings into force a revised version of the Home Office guidance regarding adults at risk in immigration detention.
It directs immigration officers and Home Office staff to follow the updated criteria and procedures for identifying vulnerable individuals and determining whether their detention is appropriate.
The guidance applies to all officials involved in the decision-making process for the detention of persons under UK immigration powers.
The Pleasure Craft (Arrival and Report) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
This Act quashes convictions for certain offences, such as theft, fraud, and false accounting, involving the Post Office's Horizon system in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
It requires the Secretary of State to identify and notify individuals whose convictions are vacated and directs relevant authorities to update records and delete fingerprints or DNA samples associated with those offences.
The legislation applies to the Secretary of State, the Post Office, the Crown Prosecution Service, and various police and judicial administration bodies.
The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026
These Regulations increase the maximum financial penalties that local authorities in England can impose for environmental offences including littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, and fly-posting.
The instrument raises the upper limit for fly-tipping fines to £5,000 and increases the maximum penalty for general littering to £750.
These changes apply to principal litter authorities and relevant local authorities in England, providing them with a broader range within which to set specific penalty amounts for their jurisdictions.
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2026
These Rules amend the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 to restructure several High Court divisions and introduce new procedural requirements for specific claim types.
They establish the Business and Property Division, absorbing the functions of the Admiralty Court, Commercial Court, and Technology and Construction Court, and redefine the role of the President of this division.
The rules also introduce a new Section IX to Part 65 for managing 'respect orders' under anti-social behaviour legislation, revise arbitration appeal timelines, and update traffic enforcement procedures to align with current debt recovery regulations.
These changes apply to legal practitioners, litigants, and court officers involved in civil litigation within the High Court and County Court of England and Wales.
Establishes the Business and Property Division of the High Court by renaming the existing Chancery Division and transferring the Admiralty and Commercial Courts into it from the King's Bench Division.
The order replaces the title of 'Chancellor of the High Court' with 'President of the Business and Property Division' and updates references to 'Masters' and 'Chief Masters' accordingly.
These changes apply to the judiciary of England and Wales and affect a wide range of primary and secondary legislation that references High Court structures and judicial offices.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Transitory Provision) Regulations 2026
These regulations establish temporary administrative rules for the introduction of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) between January 2027 and June 2028.
They direct HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to apply modified registration deadlines, accounting periods, and payment dates for importers who trigger CBAM liabilities during the initial rollout.
The measures apply to any person or business importing carbon-intensive goods that fall under the scope of the Finance Act 2026.
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (Commencement and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
These Regulations bring the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 into legal effect on 9 August 2026.
The instrument activates statutory requirements for the collection, utilization, and disclosure of marine genetic resources, while establishing a phased transitional period for mandatory pre-collection notifications.
It applies to any 'relevant person' as defined by the Act who intends to collect biological material from areas outside national jurisdiction.
The Employment and Trading Income etc. (Loan Charge Settlement Scheme) Regulations 2026
This Order amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 to classify fifteen synthetic opioids and five other substances as Class A drugs, making their possession, production, and supply illegal without authorization.
It also reclassifies cumyl-PeGaClone from a Class B to a Class A drug and adds several compounds related to diphenidine to Class B. These changes apply to the whole of the United Kingdom and place these substances under the strictest tier of drug control based on their assessed potential for harm.