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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Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 14th Jul 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a specific area of Cardiff on 16 July 2026. View
- 14th Jul 26 Established an emergency restricted flight zone below 3,000 feet around Dovestones Reservoir. View
- 14th Jul 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester, with immediate effect. View
- 14th Jul 26 Established the formulas for calculating UK CBAM rates and defined the verification procedures for importers to claim relief for carbon prices paid abroad. View
- 14th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone below 3,000 feet around Dovestones Reservoir due to a local emergency. View
- 14th Jul 26 Established a framework for HMRC to use electronic communications by default for specified tax matters and mandated the provision of digital contact details by service users. View
- 14th Jul 26 Set the commencement dates and transitional registration rules for the mandatory HMRC registration of tax advisers. View
- 14th Jul 26 Designated the Northern Ireland Events Company and the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery as public authorities subject to equality duties. View
- 14th Jul 26 Established mandatory notification procedures and data requirements for venues and events covered by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. View
- 14th Jul 26 Established administrative procedures, registration requirements, and record-keeping standards for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting January 2027. View
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted flight activities below 5,600 feet near Saltby for an aerobatic competition in mid-2026. View
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flights below 1,500 feet in a specified area of Rotherham due to an emergency. View
- 14th Jul 26 Increased the annual immigration health surcharge rates for visa applicants and their dependents. View
- 14th Jul 26 Empowered environmental regulators in England to impose civil penalties and administrative sanctions as alternatives to criminal prosecution for environmental offenses. View
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in specified Bedford airspace during July 18–19, 2026, to ensure public safety during a large event. View
- 14th Jul 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Charlbury during the 2026 Wilderness Festival for public safety and security. View
- 13th Jul 26 Adjusted the licensing hour extensions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to account for match delays and postponements. View
- 13th Jul 26 Reconstituted the Ramsey Internal Drainage Board by reducing its elected membership from nine to five. View
- 13th Jul 26 Updated various childcare regulations to ban dangerous dog breeds from premises, broadened harm notification requirements, and adopted the July 2026 EYFS statutory frameworks. View
- 13th Jul 26 Established the administrative requirements and removal procedures for the National Crime Agency's barred and advisory lists. View
- 13th Jul 26 Amended biodiversity gain hierarchies for non-major developments and introduced new exemptions for small-scale and temporary projects while revoking the self-build exemption. View
- 13th Jul 26 Determined that the regulatory frameworks for central counterparties in several overseas jurisdictions are equivalent to United Kingdom standards to facilitate cross-border clearing services. View
- 13th Jul 26 Established the procedures for maintaining, publishing, and removing names from the Ministry of Defence Police barred and advisory lists. View
- 13th Jul 26 Established the administrative framework and transparency requirements for the British Transport Police Authority to maintain records of dismissed or investigated personnel. View
- 13th Jul 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 1,600 feet near Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, during a three-day period in July 2026. View
- 13th Jul 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet at Crystal Palace Park during specified dates in 2026 for public safety. View
- 10th Jul 26 Established emergency restricted airspace over Haytor, Devon, prohibiting flight below 3,500 feet without police authorization. View
- 10th Jul 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions in the Swansea area with immediate effect on July 10, 2026. View
- 10th Jul 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet within a specific radius in Swansea due to an emergency. View
- 10th Jul 26 Designated Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Oracle as critical third parties to the UK financial system. View
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cardiff) Regulations 2026
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific circular area in Cardiff on 16 July 2026.
The flight ban applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level between 11:00 and 16:00 UTC to ensure public safety during a VIP visit and a large public gathering.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots and operators, except those granted specific permission by the South Wales Police Drone Team.
These Regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these restrictions in response to an unspecified emergency, granting Derbyshire Police the authority to exempt specific flights through directed instructions.
The rules apply to all civilian and commercial pilots operating in the vicinity of the reservoir from the moment of signing at 2.30 p.m. on 14 July 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
This instrument removes the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.
It restores standard airspace access by revoking the emergency regulations that prohibited flying in the specified area.
The order applies to all aircraft operators, including pilots of manned aircraft and remotely piloted UAS (drones), and takes effect immediately from 2:25 p.m. on 14 July 2026.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Calculation of CBAM Rate and Determination of Carbon Price Relief) Regulations 2026
These Regulations establish the technical framework for determining the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) rate and the eligibility for carbon price relief starting 1 January 2027.
The instrument directs HM Revenue and Customs and the Treasury to oversee calculations based on UK Emissions Trading Scheme auction prices and sets strict verification standards for importers seeking to reduce their CBAM liability.
It applies to importers of specified carbon-intensive goods, requiring them to calculate an effective carbon price paid in the country of origin and maintain comprehensive records for six years.
The Secretary of State for Transport restricts all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.
This measure addresses an unspecified emergency situation and applies to all civil and commercial aviation, with a specific exemption for unmanned aircraft operating under the direction of Derbyshire Police. The regulations take effect immediately to ensure public interest and safety within the designated restricted airspace.
The Digital Communications and Contact Details Regulations 2026
These Regulations authorize the Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to designate specific taxation matters as 'default digital matters,' enabling the agency to use electronic communications with taxpayers by default unless they formally opt out.
The instrument requires individuals using HMRC online services for these matters to provide and maintain accurate digital contact details, such as email addresses.
It applies to any person or entity interacting with HMRC's digital services and empowers the Commissioners to suspend service access for those who fail to provide required contact information without a reasonable excuse.
These Regulations establish the commencement dates for the mandatory registration of tax advisers under the Finance Act 2026 and provide transitional arrangements for existing practitioners.
The order introduces a staggered implementation schedule, dividing tax advisers into four tranches based on their current HMRC digital credentials and the specific types of services they provide, such as payroll or regulated financial activities.
The Treasury directs that advisers with an existing Agent Services Account be automatically deemed registered as of 18 August 2026, while other advisers must comply by specific deadlines ranging through April 2027.
The Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
This statutory instrument designates the Northern Ireland Events Company and the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery as public authorities for the purposes of Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
It requires these bodies to fulfill statutory duties to promote equality of opportunity between various groups, including those defined by religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, disability, and dependency status.
The order applies to the specified authorities and integrates them into the oversight framework managed by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.