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 | 60 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 28 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 39 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 16 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 11 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 6 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 17th Sept 26 Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, effective immediately on 17 September 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock during the 2026 Labour Party Conference. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 17th Sept 26 Restricted flying in the vicinity of RAF Waddington on 26 September 2026 to ensure public safety during aerial displays. View Culture and Sport Defence Transport
- 16th Sept 26 Corrected typographical errors in the Explanatory Note of the 2026 Customs Regulations regarding internal regulation numbering. View Economy Finance Trade
- 16th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Chapeltown due to a local emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 16th Sept 26 Excluded Irish Mother and Baby Institutions redress payments from local authority social care financial assessments. View Benefits and Welfare Health and Social Care Local Government
- 16th Sept 26 Updated the Ministry of Defence Police disciplinary code to mandate dismissal for gross misconduct and simplified performance management into a two-stage process. View Justice Labour Armed Forces and Veterans
- 15th Sept 26 Restricted airspace below 2,000 feet near Shobdon Aerodrome for the Royal Aero Club Air Race in September 2026. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 15th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft at Mayflower Park, Southampton, during the 2026 International Boat Show. View Culture and Sport Local Government Transport
- 15th Sept 26 Established the procedures for calculating, paying, and enforcing the Nature Restoration Levy for English development projects. View Economy Environment Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 15th Sept 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Millbrook, Bedfordshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Infrastructure Justice Technology Transport
- 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
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Chapeltown, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, effective immediately on 17 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Chapeltown area of South Yorkshire. They restore unrestricted access to the airspace for all aircraft by cancelling the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Chapeltown, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026.
The order applies to all civil aviation operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the designated zone.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock during the 2026 Labour Party Conference.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, at altitudes below 1,300 feet within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators from 11:00 UTC on 26 September 2026 until 22:59 UTC on 30 September 2026, coinciding with the Labour Party Conference.
The Merseyside Police Counter-UAS Team is authorized to grant specific exemptions to this prohibition.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Waddington) Regulations 2026
Restricted flying in the vicinity of RAF Waddington on 26 September 2026 to ensure public safety during aerial displays.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincolnshire, to facilitate flying displays scheduled for 26 September 2026.
The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,800 feet above mean sea level within a 5-nautical-mile radius of the station during a specified three-hour window.
These restrictions apply to all civil and military aviation, with specific exceptions for emergency services, police air support, and aircraft granted express permission by designated air traffic control units or the event's flying display director.
Corrected typographical errors in the Explanatory Note of the 2026 Customs Regulations regarding internal regulation numbering.
This document issues formal corrections to the Explanatory Note of the Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 6) Regulations 2026.
It replaces incorrect references to regulation 6 with the correct references to regulation 4 within the fifth paragraph of the note.
These changes apply to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), legal professionals, and businesses engaged in international trade who rely on the explanatory text for guidance on tariff amendments.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Chapeltown, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Chapeltown due to a local emergency.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,500 feet within a specific circular zone in Chapeltown, South Yorkshire. The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order in response to an unspecified emergency, granting South Yorkshire Police the authority to permit exceptions to the flight restriction.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators within a 0.54 nautical mile radius of the specified coordinates.
The Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Excluded Irish Mother and Baby Institutions redress payments from local authority social care financial assessments.
These regulations amend the financial assessment criteria used by local authorities in England when determining how much an individual must contribute toward their care and support.
They direct local authorities to ignore any payments received from the Irish Government’s Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme when calculating a person’s total income and capital.
The instrument applies to all local authorities in England carrying out financial assessments under the Care Act 2014, ensuring that survivors receiving these specific redress payments do not lose social care funding as a result of that compensation.
The Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Updated the Ministry of Defence Police disciplinary code to mandate dismissal for gross misconduct and simplified performance management into a two-stage process.
These Regulations amend the disciplinary, performance, and appeals framework for the Ministry of Defence Police to align with standards used by territorial police forces.
The instrument mandates that conduct resulting in a conviction for an indictable-only offence constitutes gross misconduct and requires dismissal without notice for gross misconduct findings unless exceptional circumstances exist.
It applies to all Ministry of Defence Police officers, former officers, and relevant authorities, streamlining performance procedures from three stages to two and authorizing the use of electronic communication for legal notices.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Shobdon Air Race) Regulations 2026
Restricted airspace below 2,000 feet near Shobdon Aerodrome for the Royal Aero Club Air Race in September 2026.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,000 feet above mean sea level in a designated area near Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire, during specific periods on 19 and 20 September 2026.
The restrictions support the safe conduct of the Royal Aero Club Air Race by limiting non-participating traffic in the racing circuit.
These rules apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by Shobdon aerodrome flight services or Royal Aero Club race officials.