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

  • 26th Jun 26 Established a digital-first procedural framework for civil court proceedings in England and Wales, specifically commencing with possession proceedings. View
  • 26th Jun 26 Amended existing regulations to establish a new mandatory framework for financial recoupment between English local authorities for the education of looked after children with special educational needs from September 2026. View
  • 26th Jun 26 Set a limit of zero carbon units that may be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period, excluding units related to emissions trading schemes. View
  • 26th Jun 26 Established a maximum limit of 535 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the UK's net carbon account between 2038 and 2042. View
  • 26th Jun 26 Reduced the minimum age for using automated immigration gates from 10 to 8 years old for eligible nationals. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Amended a footnote in the Single Source Contract (Amendment) Regulations 2026 to include a statutory definition reference. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Corrected cross-reference errors in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 transitional regulations. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Commenced the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 and its associated offences for begging and rough sleeping. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Activated specific sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 29 June 2026 and preserved existing motor vehicle licensing regulations. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Amended data protection regulations to update search and telecommunications provisions and ensure legislative consistency. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Excluded Carer's Allowance recalculation lump sums from being counted as capital for means-tested benefits. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Adjusted UK-wide social security and housing benefit regulations to incorporate and recognize specific Scottish disability and carer benefits introduced under devolved legislation. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in Elstow, Bedfordshire, with immediate effect on June 20, 2026. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet in Newport, Wales, on 26 June 2026. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Designated the Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025 as a specified enactment to regulate the disclosure of information under the Enterprise Act 2002. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Commenced the revocation of several articles of the Capital Requirements Regulation and established transitional status protections for central counterparties. View
  • 25th Jun 26 Expanded UK marine licensing requirements to include various activities conducted by UK persons or vessels in international waters and the high seas. View
  • 24th Jun 26 Amended the 2016 Fees Regulations to update terminology and specify fee recipients for birth, death, and marriage registration services following the introduction of electronic registers. View
  • 24th Jun 26 Amended the 2014 Regulations to refine the qualification, appeal, and error-correction procedures for renewable energy electricity contract allocations. View
  • 23rd Jun 26 Amended the 2016 Regulations to prohibit characterizing flavors in heated tobacco products and mandated enhanced health warnings for these items in Northern Ireland. View
  • 23rd Jun 26 Amended UK social security and immigration secondary legislation to reflect the end of free movement while establishing transitional protections for EU citizens with established rights. View
  • 23rd Jun 26 Increased the annual immigration health charge for standard visa applicants to £1,035 and for students and youth mobility applicants to £776. View
  • 23rd Jun 26 Prohibited aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a three-nautical-mile radius of Elstow, Bedfordshire, due to an emergency. View
  • 23rd Jun 26 Amended the Finance Act 2004 to require HMRC to pay top-up amounts to pension contributors whose net pay arrangements result in less tax relief than relief at source methods. View
  • 23rd Jun 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in a specific area of Doncaster on 27 June 2026 to ensure public safety during a large gathering. View
  • 22nd Jun 26 Expanded the maximum duration of prison disciplinary punishments and introduced new restrictions on social visits for convicted prisoners in England and Wales. View
  • 22nd Jun 26 Amended police conduct and vetting rules to mandate officer suspensions for serious charges and standardized vetting assessments for new recruits. View
  • 22nd Jun 26 Commenced Section 123 of the Pension Schemes Act 2026 regarding pension protection levies. View
  • 22nd Jun 26 Amended the Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 to update several project plans and reference documents certified under the development consent. View
  • 22nd Jun 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace zone at Sywell Aerodrome for the duration of a national aerobatic competition in July 2026. View
  • 22nd Jun 26 Expanded the frequency bands and adjusted transmission power limits for license-exempt direct-to-device satellite communication apparatus. View
  • 22nd Jun 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in Birkdale, Merseyside, for an eleven-day period in July 2026 to ensure public safety during a large event. View
  • 21st Jun 26 Corrected a cross-reference error in regulation 13 of the NHS dental services amendment regulations. View
  • 21st Jun 26 Corrected a typographical error in a footnote of the 2026 No. 126 (C. 12) regulations regarding data and digital economy legislation. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Postponed the implementation of various court and tribunal fee increases by seven days, moving the effective date to 13 July 2026. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Auchterarder during the 2026 Gleneagles Senior Open. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Activated specific legal provisions for higher education free speech complaints and registration conditions through a phased commencement in 2026 and 2027. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Finsbury Park during July 2026 to ensure public safety at large gatherings. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Established temporary flight restrictions near Woodchurch for an airshow scheduled between 7 and 9 August 2026. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in Lytham, Lancashire, during early July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Durham on 11 July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering. View
  • 19th Jun 26 Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sleap, Shropshire, during scheduled flying displays on 10th and 11th July 2026. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Incorporated former EU standards for animal research severity and reporting into the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Amended existing Russia sanctions to broaden financial service prohibitions and clarify reporting obligations for regulated entities. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in Aldershot during June 2026 for public safety during large-scale gatherings. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Established temporary flight restrictions over Tottenham for specific dates in June and July 2026 to ensure public safety during mass gatherings. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure public safety. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Established temporary restricted airspace around Silverstone for the duration of the 2026 British Grand Prix to ensure public safety and manage high-volume helicopter traffic. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix for public safety. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Commenced multiple sections of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and established transitional arrangements for ongoing infrastructure applications and highway schemes. View
  • 18th Jun 26 Commenced legal provisions enabling local housing authorities to fine landlords for unaddressed category 1 property hazards and established the definition of qualifying residential premises. View
  • 17th Jun 26 Mandated the commencement of revised guidance for identifying and assessing vulnerable adults in immigration detention. View
  • 17th Jun 26 Commenced provisions of the 2026 Act to implement the supplementary vote system for mayoral elections in England while exempting elections already in progress. View
  • 17th Jun 26 Amended maritime labour regulations to expand ship security documentation requirements and mandate seafarer rights disclosures by recruitment agencies. View
  • 17th Jun 26 Expanded the categories of individual pupil data that schools in England must record and report, including kinship care status, breakfast club attendance, and the outcomes of school exclusion reviews. View
  • 16th Jun 26 Adjusted the paragraph numbering within regulation 1 of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. View
  • 16th Jun 26 The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 have been revoked, discontinuing emergency flying limitations in the Bristol area. View
  • 16th Jun 26 The instrument imposed temporary altitude and location restrictions on unmanned aircraft flying near Newport, Wales, on June 16th, 2026. View
  • 16th Jun 26 The Act reformed social security administrative processes, particularly regarding benefit statements, and made amendments concerning support and services for armed forces veterans. View
  • 16th Jun 26 The Act enacted provisions to update service discipline, clarify jurisdiction over historic overseas operational matters, and amend service justice administration. View
  • 16th Jun 26 The Act amended existing employment legislation, primarily addressing aspects of trade union activities and employee rights. View
  • 15th Jun 26 The document corrects two textual errors within Regulation 6 of the preceding Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026. View
  • 15th Jun 26 The Order established 500-metre safety zones around three offshore installations undergoing decommissioning and revoked safety zones for three other specific offshore features. View
  • 15th Jun 26 The Secretary of State imposed immediate, temporary emergency restrictions prohibiting low-altitude flight below 1,500 feet over the M5 Avon Bridge area near Bristol, effective immediately via Statutory Instrument. View
  • 15th Jun 26 The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sourton Down, Devon) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 were revoked due to the conclusion of the emergency that prompted them. View
  • 14th Jun 26 The document formally corrected a cross-reference error within Regulation 13(5) of The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026. View
  • 14th Jun 26 A typographical error in the first signature block on page 24 of The Vaping Products (Production, Duty Stamps and Commencement) Regulations 2026 was officially corrected, changing 'Justin Holiday' to 'Justin Holliday'. View
  • 14th Jun 26 A typographical error in the signature block on page 10 of The Social Security Contributions (Umbrella Companies) Regulations 2026 has been formally corrected to read 'Justin Holliday'. View
  • 12th Jun 26 The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cramlington, Newcastle) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 were revoked with immediate effect following a decision that emergency flight restrictions were no longer necessary. View
  • 12th Jun 26 The Secretary of State appointed the Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education as trustee for the endowment funds of the former Shaw Church of England Primary School Teacher's House and ordered that these assets be consolidated with existing diocesan educational endowments under uniform statutory trusts. View
  • 12th Jun 26 The regulations imposed temporary restrictions on flying below 5,000 feet within a specific radius of Cleethorpes on June 27th and 28th, 2026, for public safety during scheduled flying displays. View
  • 12th Jun 26 Regulations imposed temporary flight restrictions below 4,000 feet around Cosby for The Victory Show between September 4th and 6th, 2026. View
  • 12th Jun 26 The Secretary of State imposed temporary mandatory restrictions on drone flights below 1,400 feet over Crystal Palace Park, London, between June 26 and July 4, 2026, due to large planned gatherings. View
  • 12th Jun 26 The Regulations restricted flying below Flight Level 085 within a specific radius of Southport on August 29th and 30th, 2026, during display hours to ensure public safety. View
  • 12th Jun 26 The Secretary of State enacted regulations imposing temporary flight restrictions, effective August 27th, 2026, around the Clacton Airshow area to ensure public safety during aerial displays. View
  • 12th Jun 26 The Regulations instituted mandatory requirements for providing, retaining, and publishing detailed contractual control information related to specific registered land rights via the Land Registrar, effective April 2027, enforced through registration sanctions. View
  • 11th Jun 26 This instrument formally issues corrections for numerous textual and referencing errors found across various pages and regulations within The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026. View
  • 11th Jun 26 The Regulations established a remediation scheme for the Director of Savings to compensate estates for retained assets of deceased persons following administrative errors. View
  • 11th Jun 26 The Treasury established The National Savings (Remediation Scheme) Regulations 2026 to govern payments made by the Director of Savings concerning eligible claims arising from the erroneous retention of assets belonging to deceased persons. View
  • 11th Jun 26 The Regulations impose temporary, altitude-restricted flight limitations on unmanned aircraft over Grimsby for a specified date and time due to a Royal visit. View
  • 11th Jun 26 The Regulations brought specified commencement dates into force for key sections of the Sentencing Act 2026 concerning early release from determinate sentences and consequential driving disqualification amendments, utilizing a phased approach for existing prisoners. View
  • 10th Jun 26 Corrected a typographical error in Regulation 3(2) of The Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026, changing the referenced paragraph number from '(2)' to '(1)'. View
  • 10th Jun 26 The Regulations brought sections 12(2)(a), (b), and (3), and sections 18(5) to (7) of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 into force on 15th June 2026. View
  • 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 Online Procedure (Rules and Practice Directions) Rules 2026

This Statutory Instrument establishes a framework for conducting civil proceedings in England and Wales through a dedicated digital service managed by HMCTS. It mandates that specified proceedings—initially limited to possession proceedings—must be initiated and conducted via GOV.UK, while providing paper-based alternatives for unrepresented individuals.

The rules grant courts extensive active case management powers, including the authority to direct parties toward mediation, decide issues without full hearings, and transfer cases out of the online system if necessary to achieve justice.

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The Inter-authority Recoupment (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

These Regulations amend the Inter-authority Recoupment (England) Regulations 2013 to establish new procedures for how local authorities in England reimburse one another for the cost of educating looked after children.

The instrument mandates that for education provided from 1st September 2026, a child's 'home' authority must pay a 'providing' authority for costs associated with a child who has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan or attends a special school.

If authorities cannot agree on a figure within six months of a claim, the home authority must pay the total expenditure incurred by the providing authority, including transport costs but excluding Dedicated Schools Grant funding.

The Regulations apply to local authorities in England and Wales but specifically govern the financial relationship between English home and providing authorities.

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The Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026

The Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026 establishes the maximum amount of carbon units that can be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period.

It directs that this limit be set at zero, effectively preventing the use of international carbon credits to meet national carbon budgets for that specific timeframe, except for units associated with emissions trading systems.

The order applies to the calculation of the net UK carbon account, overseen by the Secretary of State and relevant national authorities in the devolved administrations.

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The Carbon Budget Order 2026

This Order establishes the legal limit for the net UK carbon account during the five-year budgetary period spanning 2038 to 2042.

It directs that the total greenhouse gas emissions, minus removals and credits, must not exceed 535,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

The Order applies to the whole of the United Kingdom and functions as a secondary legislative instrument under the Climate Change Act 2008 to ensure progress toward the 2050 net-zero target.

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The Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Fri 26th Jun 26

This Order amends the Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) Order 2000 to lower the minimum age for individuals seeking to enter the United Kingdom via automated gates.

It directs that nationals of countries listed in the 2000 Order may obtain leave to enter as visitors through automated processing from the age of 8, reduced from the previous limit of 10.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State, Border Force officials, and eligible foreign nationals traveling to the United Kingdom.

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Correction slip

Published: Thu 25th Jun 26

This document corrects a footnoting error in the Single Source Contract (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

It inserts a reference to Section 14(1) of the Defence Reform Act 2014 to provide the legal definition of 'single source regulations'.

The correction applies to all parties referencing the statutory authority of these procurement regulations.

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Correction slip

Published: Thu 25th Jun 26

This document issues technical corrections to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Transitional and Saving Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026.

It modifies Regulation 3 and the accompanying Explanatory Note to replace incorrect references to 'Schedule 18' with 'Schedule 20'.

These changes apply to local government entities and regulatory bodies in England operating under the 2026 Act.

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The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 25th Jun 26

This statutory instrument brings into force section 81 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 on 29th June 2026.

It directs the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824, which previously established criminal offences for begging and rough sleeping in England and Wales.

The regulations apply to the criminal justice system and law enforcement agencies by removing these historical offences and making necessary consequential amendments to other legislation.

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