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 | 30 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 | 24 |
| Economy | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Local Government | 10 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| Transport | 30 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Finance | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 14 | ||
| Benefits and Welfare | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 18th Aug 26 Established an emergency no-fly zone for drones below 1,300 feet in Billing, Northampton, effective August 18, 2026. View Justice Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Dowlais, South Wales, effective 15 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones below 1,500 feet in a 0.54 nautical mile radius around Llantrisant due to an emergency. View Infrastructure Justice Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones below 2,900 feet in the Blaenavon area to facilitate emergency response operations. View Justice Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones within a specified radius of Ferndale to support emergency operations. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales, to facilitate emergency response. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft flight below 4,000 feet within a 12.4 nautical mile radius of Deri, South Wales, to facilitate emergency services. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,900 feet within 4.3 nautical miles of Pontypridd to facilitate emergency response operations. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace below 3,000 feet within 1.5 nautical miles of Lewes and revoked the previous emergency regulations for the area. View Justice Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Llanwonno area of Wales with immediate effect. View Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Established an immediate emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Pantside, Wales. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Prohibited unauthorized flight below 1,500 feet in a specific area of Stourbridge due to an emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Established an immediate emergency no-fly zone below 3,000 feet within 1.5 nautical miles of Lewes, East Sussex. View Justice Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet near Swinderby, Lincolnshire, for the duration of the 2026 Lost Village Festival. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 12th Aug 26 Activated legal powers on 13 August 2026 allowing probation services to disclose offender information to victims deemed at risk of harm. View Benefits and Welfare Health and Social Care Justice
- 12th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,200 feet in the Notting Hill area during the 2026 Carnival period. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 11th Aug 26 Prohibited aircraft flight below 2,500 feet within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Ringwood, Hampshire, due to an emergency. View Justice Transport
- 11th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Buckfastleigh, Devon, on 12 August 2026 for public safety purposes. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Revised the standard licence conditions for released prisoners and introduced new requirements for disclosing passport information. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 10th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Wychnor area with immediate effect on 10 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 800 feet in a specific South Yorkshire emergency zone. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Chelmsford area with immediate effect on 7 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Established an emergency no-fly zone below 2,300 feet around Wychnor starting 6 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome during specific windows on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 to facilitate a Royal Aero Club Air Race. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations within a 4-nautical-mile radius of RAF Syerston on 20 August 2026 for public safety during air displays. View Defence Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Reading Festival between 26 and 31 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone near Eastbourne for public safety during the 2026 International Airshow. View Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft near Clacton-on-Sea for the duration of the 2026 Clacton Airshow. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
Established an emergency no-fly zone for drones below 1,300 feet in Billing, Northampton, effective August 18, 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specific radius of Billing, Northampton.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these rules in response to an unspecified emergency to protect the public interest.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft, with an exemption granted only to those operating under the direct instruction of the Northamptonshire Police.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Dowlais, South Wales, effective 15 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 5.4 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this mandate in response to an ongoing emergency, centralizing airspace control under the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those specifically authorized by the fire service and remain in effect until the emergency has passed and the instrument is revoked.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llantrisant, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones below 1,500 feet in a 0.54 nautical mile radius around Llantrisant due to an emergency.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,500 feet within a defined circular zone around Llantrisant, South Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an ongoing emergency.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones below 2,900 feet in the Blaenavon area to facilitate emergency response operations.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet above mean sea level within a specified 2.7 nautical mile radius of Blaenavon, South Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these restrictions in response to an emergency, though the specific nature of the emergency is not detailed in the text.
The prohibition applies to all unmanned aircraft, except those operating under the direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ferndale, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones within a specified radius of Ferndale to support emergency operations.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Ferndale, South Wales.
The Secretary of State issued these orders under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency in the area.
The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales, to facilitate emergency response.
These Regulations establish a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in the Dowlais area of South Wales following an emergency.
The order prohibits any unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate, unless directed otherwise by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. These rules apply to all civilian drone operators and took effect immediately upon signing at 11:55 p.m. on 14 August 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Deri, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft flight below 4,000 feet within a 12.4 nautical mile radius of Deri, South Wales, to facilitate emergency services.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 4,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Deri, South Wales.
This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft, except those operating under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The measures are issued under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an active emergency situation in the region.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pontypridd, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,900 feet within 4.3 nautical miles of Pontypridd to facilitate emergency response operations.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Pontypridd, South Wales.
The Secretary of State issued these restrictions under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an active emergency in the area.
The flight ban applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and remains in effect until the emergency is deemed to have passed.