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 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 | 24 |
| Economy | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Local Government | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 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
- 28th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone for unmanned aircraft in Middlesborough due to an emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesbrough area with immediate effect on 24 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Middlesborough effective 22 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Updated the registered postcode for one school and revoked the religious character designation for eight closed independent schools. View Education Local Government
- 28th Aug 26 Restricted the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft near Murrayfield Stadium during a public event on 28 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 27th Aug 26 Restricted the 1 September 2026 commencement of pupil referral unit provisions to England only. View Devolution Education Local Government
- 27th Aug 26 Activated legal provisions requiring enhanced background checks for supervised staff working with children starting September 2026. View Education Health and Social Care Justice Labour
- 26th Aug 26 Designated Barnet Hill Academy as a school with an Islamic religious character effective 27 August 2026. View Education Local Government
- 26th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations in the vicinity of Melcombe Bingham for national defence purposes on 26 August 2026. View Defence Transport
- 25th Aug 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Daresbury, Cheshire, during the 2026 Creamfields Music Festival. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 25th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations within a 3-nautical-mile radius of Little Gransden Aerodrome on 30 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 20th Aug 26 Activated the legal requirement for schools in England to maintain and publish allergy safety policies starting 1 September 2026. View Education Health and Social Care Local Government
- 18th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations below 3,000 feet in the Trawsfynydd area for a specific nine-hour period on 18 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 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
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Middlesborough) (Emergency) (No.2) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted flight zone for unmanned aircraft in Middlesborough due to an emergency.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular zone in Middlesborough.
The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of Cleveland Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures in response to an unspecified emergency to protect the public interest.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesbrough area with immediate effect on 24 August 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Middlesbrough area.
Acting under the Air Navigation Order 2016, the Secretary of State directs that the prohibitions on aircraft movement in this specific airspace are terminated with immediate effect.
The measure applies to all pilots and aircraft operators who were previously restricted by the initial emergency order.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Middlesborough) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Middlesborough effective 22 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,000 feet within a specified radius in Middlesborough.
The Secretary of State issued these rules in response to an ongoing emergency to protect the public interest.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of Cleveland Police.
The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) (Amendment and Revocations) Order 2026
Updated the registered postcode for one school and revoked the religious character designation for eight closed independent schools.
This Order modifies the official list of independent schools in England designated as having a religious character.
It updates the registered address for Ahavas Torah Boys Academy and removes the religious designation for eight schools that the Department for Education identifies as closed.
The Order applies to the Secretary of State for Education and the governing bodies of the named independent schools, affecting their ability to apply religious criteria in staff employment decisions.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Restricted the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft near Murrayfield Stadium during a public event on 28 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific radius of Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 28 August 2026.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,600 feet above mean sea level between 15:00 and 22:30 UTC, unless they have obtained explicit permission from Police Scotland.
The Secretary of State issued this order to protect public safety during a scheduled large-scale gathering.
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Commencement No. 2) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Restricted the 1 September 2026 commencement of pupil referral unit provisions to England only.
These regulations amend the commencement schedule for the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 to specify the geographical application of certain provisions.
They direct that the legal requirements regarding the establishment of pupil referral units, effective from 1 September 2026, apply exclusively to units located in England.
The order applies to the Department for Education and local authorities responsible for educational provision in England.
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026
Activated legal provisions requiring enhanced background checks for supervised staff working with children starting September 2026.
These Regulations bring into force section 139 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 1 September 2026 for England and Wales.
This provision amends the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 by removing the exemption that excluded supervised roles from being classified as 'regulated activity' within the child workforce.
Consequently, individuals working closely and frequently with children are now subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and children’s barred list checks, regardless of supervision levels.
The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (England) Order 2026
Designated Barnet Hill Academy as a school with an Islamic religious character effective 27 August 2026.
This Order designates Barnet Hill Academy in Barnet as a voluntary aided school with a religious character, specifically identifying its religion as Islam.
It authorizes the school to provide religious education and collective worship in accordance with Islamic tenets under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
The Order also enables the school to apply specific religious criteria to staffing matters and employment decisions as permitted for designated faith schools.