Legislation Published June 2026
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
- 10th Jun 26 The Regulations updated the payment percentages within the statutory scheme governing costs associated with branded health service medicines for periods starting July 2026 and beyond. View
- 10th Jun 26 The Order amended Section 3(6) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 to omit the requirement exemption for Scottish Ministers' scheme regulations covering fire and rescue workers and police members, effective 1st July 2026. View
- 10th Jun 26 The Regulations amended the 2003 PAYE Regulations to grant HMRC authority for using PAYE coding to collect the Winter Fuel Payment Charge. View
- 10th Jun 26 The Treasury amended the MLRs 2017 to introduce enhanced due diligence for cryptoasset correspondent relationships, update trust registration rules, create provisions for insolvent bank customers, substitute monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and modify change of control rules for cryptoasset businesses. View
- 10th Jun 26 The Secretary of State classified specific synthetic opioids and their derivatives as temporary class drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, applying UK-wide control measures. View
- 9th Jun 26 Immediate emergency restrictions prohibiting unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet were imposed over a specific area in Cramlington, Newcastle, unless directed by Northumbria Police. View
- 9th Jun 26 The Order amended the 2015 and 2023 Dangerous Dogs exemption scheme Orders by removing third-party insurance requirements and inserting new specific child protection supervision conditions. View
- 9th Jun 26 The regulations amended the Customs Safety and Security (Penalty) Regulations 2019 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 to update terminology, clarify liability for customs declarations, and revise outdated legislative citations. View
- 9th Jun 26 Government enacted miscellaneous amendments to existing customs regulations concerning bulk declarations, carnet usage, import duty interest calculation, and approval conditions for storage facilities, effective June 30th, 2026. View
- 9th Jun 26 A formal order was enacted to implement specific textual and administrative corrections across various articles and schedules of the 2025 Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets Order. View
- 9th Jun 26 The Secretary of State used powers under the Planning Act 2008 to issue an Order correcting technical errors identified in the Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025. View
- 4th Jun 26 The UK Parliament enacted the Armed Forces Act 2023, which revised the service discipline legislation governing the conduct and judicial processes for members of the armed forces. View
- 3rd Jun 26 A correction document was issued to amend specific textual errors relating to cross-references and phrasing within sub-paragraph (3B) of regulation 2(c) of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Elected Member Pensions) (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2026. View
- 3rd Jun 26 This order enacted specified, previously dormant provisions of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 into law across England and Wales on 15th February 2024. View
- 3rd Jun 26 The regulations formally revoked the specific air navigation flight restriction previously applied over RAF Fairford related to the cancelled 2026 Royal International Air Tattoo, effective 4th June 2026. View
- 2nd Jun 26 The Regulations established the mandatory contents, format, and timing requirements for a lawyer's declaration confirming reliance on legally privileged communications to support objections against HMRC's publication of tax avoidance scheme information. View
- 2nd Jun 26 The Secretary of State imposed temporary restrictions on unmanned aircraft flying below 1,400 feet within a 0.8 nautical mile radius of the Coventry Arena between specified hours on June 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026. View
- 1st Jun 26 These Regulations amended the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) Regulations 2005 by simplifying hazard scoring, redefining fire hazards, replacing the A-J band structure with High, Medium, and Low bands, renaming the classes of harm, and updating the specified hazard conditions within Schedule 1. View
- 1st Jun 26 The Office for Students authorised the Academy of Live Technology Ltd to grant taught awards up to master's level in specified technology, business, media, and arts subjects for a fixed term between July 2026 and June 2030. View
The Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, amend the Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) Regulations 2018, which establishes a scheme requiring manufacturers and suppliers of branded medicines for the National Health Service (NHS) to pay amounts based on net sales income; the amendments update specific payment percentages applicable for periods beginning July 1st, 2026, and for subsequent years across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (Amendment of Section 3) Order 2026
This Statutory Instrument, made by HM Treasury in June 2026 and effective from July 1st, 2026, amends Section 3 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by specifically removing the exemption that previously existed for scheme regulations made by the Scottish Ministers concerning fire and rescue workers and members of a police force; this action removes those specific regulations from the list of those that do not require prior consent from HM Treasury.
These Regulations, enacted by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), amend the primary Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 to authorize HMRC to implement PAYE coding adjustments specifically for the purpose of collecting the Winter Fuel Payment Charge throughout a tax year.
This amendment inserts a new regulation (14BA) allowing HMRC to determine taxpayer codes to ensure the income tax liability arising from the Winter Fuel Payment Charge is deducted from PAYE income during the year, and to manage any resultant overpayments.
The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, enacted by HM Treasury, substantially amend the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, notably by implementing enhanced due diligence requirements for cryptoasset correspondent relationships and addressing specific areas like insolvent bank customers and trust registration.
Key changes include the introduction of new duties for cryptoasset businesses dealing with overseas providers, clarification of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for pooled accounts, substitution of 'high-risk third country' with 'FATF call for action country,' conversion of various monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and amendments to trust registration rules concerning pre-2020 UK land acquisitions and the exclusion criteria for certain trusts.
Furthermore, the rules governing changes in control over registered cryptoasset businesses are modified to align with the evolving future regulatory framework under FSMA, with some provisions taking effect later in 2027.
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2026
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2026 exercises powers under the 1971 Act to designate a list of identified synthetic opioid substances, their isomers, salts, and preparations, as drugs subject to temporary control across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, effective from June 11, 2026, while ensuring existing safe custody and misuse regulations immediately apply to them.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cramlington, Newcastle) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cramlington, Newcastle) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 immediately restricts unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above sea level over a defined one nautical mile radius area centred near Cramlington, Newcastle, because the Secretary of State has determined an emergency affecting the public interest necessitates this temporary prohibition, with the sole exception being aircraft operating under directions from the Northumbria Police.
The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026
This Statutory Instrument amends three existing pieces of legislation concerning exemption schemes for dogs classified as dangerous in England and Wales, primarily by removing mandatory requirements for third-party insurance for exempted dogs, effective July 1st, 2026, while simultaneously introducing a new requirement for the supervision of exempted dogs interacting with children under the age of 12 in non-public settings, effective November 1st, 2026, for certain schemes.
These Statutory Instruments amend existing UK customs legislation concerning safety and security procedures, primarily by modifying the Customs Safety and Security (Penalty) Regulations 2019 and the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447.
The key changes involve introducing the definition of a 'customs representative' for penalty purposes, clarifying liability for entry summary and pre-departure declarations, mandating arrival notifications for vessels and aircraft, and updating obsolete legislative references within the implementing rules.