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 | 77 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 33 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 55 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 28 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 12 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 9 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 30th Sept 26 Prohibited unauthorized flight below 9,500 feet within a five-nautical-mile radius of RAF Fairford due to an emergency. View Defence Transport
- 30th Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in Whelford, Gloucestershire, with immediate effect. View Infrastructure Transport
- 30th Sept 26 Expanded permitted development rights for electric vehicle chargers and electricity substations while extending temporary permissions for schools with RAAC-affected buildings. View Education Energy Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 29th Sept 26 Corrected errors, typographic slips, and omissions within the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025. View Infrastructure Transport
- 28th Sept 26 Corrected the Explanatory Note of the Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2026 to clarify medical notification requirements for certificate holders. View Health and Social Care Justice
- 28th Sept 26 Restricted airspace below Flight Level 95 within a 4 nautical mile radius of Whelford, Gloucestershire, due to an emergency, exempting flights authorized by Gloucestershire Police. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Sept 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft in Cardiff during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd on 15th October 2026. View Culture and Sport Devolution Justice Transport
- 25th Sept 26 Established enforcement procedures and marking requirements for batteries in Northern Ireland to align with EU Regulation 2023/1542. View Devolution Economy Environment Justice Trade
- 25th Sept 26 Extended the Green Gas Support Scheme commissioning deadlines and aligned reporting periods with the standard scheme year. View Devolution Economy Energy Environment
- 25th Sept 26 Corrected technical errors and cross-references in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026. View Energy Infrastructure Justice Local Government Technology
- 25th Sept 26 Restricted airspace access below 2,500 feet around the Cenotaph in London during the 2026 Remembrance Sunday ceremony. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 25th Sept 26 Abolished the existing electoral wards of the borough of the Wirral and established 22 new wards with revised councillor allocations for elections from 2027. View Local Government
- 25th Sept 26 Abolished existing electoral divisions in Somerset and established 93 new divisions and revised parish wards effective for the 2027 elections. View Devolution Local Government
- 25th Sept 26 Reorganized North Yorkshire into 87 electoral divisions and updated warding arrangements for 14 parishes effective from the 2027 local elections. View Justice Local Government
- 25th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Leicester during the 2026 Diwali celebrations. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 24th Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions over Falmouth, Cornwall. View Transport
- 24th Sept 26 Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft at Hull Fair between 9 October and 17 October 2026 to ensure public safety. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 23rd Sept 26 Established an emergency restricted flying zone below 5,000 feet around Falmouth, Cornwall. View Justice Transport
- 22nd Sept 26 Revised the administrative requirements for notifying individuals of public sector debt recovery actions resulting from fraud or error. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Finance Justice Local Government
- 22nd Sept 26 Extended the transitional period for Alternative Dispute Resolution providers from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027. View Economy Justice Technology Transport Trade
- 22nd Sept 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet near Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, between 22 and 26 September 2026 for national defence reasons. View Defence Transport
- 22nd Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace around RAF Lossiemouth for flying displays on 1 October 2026. View Culture and Sport Defence Transport
- 21st Sept 26 Authorized the sharing of data with energy suppliers to assist customers in debt and added new government departments to the list of bodies permitted to share information for specified objectives. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Energy Justice Technology
- 18th Sept 26 Established a temporary no-fly zone below 8,500 feet around RAF Coningsby for a flying display on 26 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Defence Infrastructure Transport
- 18th Sept 26 Set the legal conditions and administrative procedures for approving and operating private landlord redress schemes in England under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. View Housing Justice Local Government
- 18th Sept 26 Commenced the remaining provisions of the 2025 Act to limit postal vote durations and align expiry dates for different election types in Scotland and Wales. View Devolution Justice Local Government
- 18th Sept 26 Adjusted the Building Safety Levy framework to exclude student housing from dwelling definitions and refined the criteria for previously developed land. View Housing Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 18th Sept 26 Authorized fourteen local authorities to charge daily fees for roadworks carried out during busy times on specific highways. View Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 18th Sept 26 Updated Northern Ireland's plant health and seed marketing laws to align with the Windsor Framework and EU standards. View Agriculture Environment Justice Trade
- 17th Sept 26 Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, effective immediately on 17 September 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
Prohibited unauthorized flight below 9,500 feet within a five-nautical-mile radius of RAF Fairford due to an emergency.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following an unspecified emergency.
The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below Flight Level 95 (approximately 9,500 feet) within a five-nautical-mile radius of the base, unless they are operating under the direction of the Royal Air Force Brize Norton Air Traffic Control Unit.
These rules apply to all civilian and unauthorized military aircraft and took effect immediately at 3:30 p.m. on 30 September 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Whelford, Gloucestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in Whelford, Gloucestershire, with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency flight restrictions in the vicinity of Whelford, Gloucestershire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier prohibition on aircraft movements in this area is no longer required for public safety.
The instrument applies to all civil aircraft pilots and operators, restoring standard airspace access with immediate effect from 1:25 p.m. on 30 September 2026.
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026
Expanded permitted development rights for electric vehicle chargers and electricity substations while extending temporary permissions for schools with RAAC-affected buildings.
This Order expands permitted development rights in England to allow the installation of electric vehicle charging points within the curtilage of dwellinghouses and blocks of flats, provided specific safety and height requirements are met.
It mandates the use of authorised cross-pavement cable channels where a footway exists between the outlet and the vehicle.
The Order also extends the period for temporary school buildings at sites affected by RAAC until October 2028, increases the size limits for electricity substations, and updates references to the National Planning Policy Framework and the Building Safety Regulator.
The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026
Corrected errors, typographic slips, and omissions within the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025.
This Order corrects errors and omissions identified in the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025.
It inserts missing definitions, rectifies typographic slips, updates cross-references to schedules, and introduces explicit provisions regarding the power to override easements and compensate affected parties.
The order applies directly to the undertaker of the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project, local planning authorities, and statutory undertakers within the affected areas.
Firearms Licensing: New Medical Notification Rules
Corrected the Explanatory Note of the Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2026 to clarify medical notification requirements for certificate holders.
This document issues formal corrections to the Explanatory Note of the Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2026.
It clarifies the specific medical circumstances under which firearm and shot gun certificate holders must notify the police, changing the criteria from experiencing symptoms to being diagnosed with or treated for a relevant medical condition.
The rules apply to all individuals holding firearm or shot gun certificates in the United Kingdom and specify the involvement of General Practitioners in the notification process.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Whelford, Gloucestershire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Restricted airspace below Flight Level 95 within a 4 nautical mile radius of Whelford, Gloucestershire, due to an emergency, exempting flights authorized by Gloucestershire Police.
The Secretary of State restricts aircraft from flying below Flight Level 95 within a specified four nautical mile radius centered on Whelford, Gloucestershire, due to an emergency.
These regulations apply to all pilots and aircraft operating in the area, except those flying in accordance with directions given by the Gloucestershire Police.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cardiff) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft in Cardiff during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd on 15th October 2026.
The regulations prohibit unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius centered in Cardiff on 15th October 2026.
This restriction applies from 0700 hours to 1600 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time to ensure public safety during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd.
The rule applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the South Wales Police Special Events Support Unit.
The Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026
Established enforcement procedures and marking requirements for batteries in Northern Ireland to align with EU Regulation 2023/1542.
These Regulations implement EU standards for batteries in Northern Ireland, mandating that products using UK-based notified bodies for certification must display the UK(NI) indication alongside the CE marking.
The instrument designates the Secretary of State as the enforcement authority and establishes a criminal justice framework for breaches of sustainability, safety, and due diligence requirements.
It applies to battery manufacturers, importers, distributors, and fulfilment service providers operating within the Northern Ireland market.