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Where laws have concentrated over the last 12 months. Darker cells mean more laws.
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| Justice | 3 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | |||
| Transport | 5 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 | |
| Finance | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | |||
| Benefits and Welfare | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 1st Sept 26 Removed emergency flight restrictions in Billing, Northampton with immediate effect from 1 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Deri area of South Wales with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Stourbridge area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Lewes area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Brought into force updated statutory guidance for identifying and protecting vulnerable individuals within the immigration detention system. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 1st Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Ferndale area of South Wales with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
- 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
Removed emergency flight restrictions in Billing, Northampton with immediate effect from 1 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Billing area of Northampton.
The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the airspace, which was restricted under S.I. 2026/931, is now open to standard air traffic.
These rules apply to all pilots and aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified emergency zone.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Deri, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Deri area of South Wales with immediate effect on 1 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Deri, South Wales.
The Secretary of State directs that the restrictions are no longer required in the public interest, effectively reopening the airspace to standard aviation activity.
The order applies to all aircraft and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the specified zone under the original emergency regulations.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stourbridge, West Midlands) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Stourbridge area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Stourbridge area of the West Midlands.
The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictions be removed with immediate effect, as the public interest no longer requires them.
The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the specified airspace.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lewes, East Sussex) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Lewes area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the vicinity of Lewes, East Sussex.
The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier prohibitions on aircraft operations in this specific geographic area are no longer required for public safety or interest.
The instrument applies to all civilian and military aircraft operators who were previously barred from entering the specified airspace under S.I. 2026/923.
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Brought into force updated statutory guidance for identifying and protecting vulnerable individuals within the immigration detention system.
This Order brings into force a revised version of the statutory guidance concerning the detention of vulnerable individuals under immigration powers.
It directs Home Office officials to apply the criteria set out in the 'Guidance on detention of vulnerable persons' when determining whether a person’s mental or physical condition makes them unsuitable for detention.
The Order applies to the Secretary of State and immigration officers responsible for detention decisions across the United Kingdom.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Ferndale area of South Wales with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the vicinity of Ferndale, South Wales, effective from 1:45 p.m. on 1 September 2026.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 following a determination that the public interest no longer requires the airspace to be closed.
The measure applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified emergency zone.
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.