Government & Legislation

Welsh Statutory Instrument: Education and Training Regulations 2026

The Welsh Government has published the Education and Training Regulations 2026, a new statutory instrument governing education and training within Wales. This legislation establishes new regulatory frameworks and requirements for educational institutions and employers.

Rare Cancers Act 2026

The UK enacted the Rare Cancers Act 2026, which aims to incentivize research and investment into rare cancer treatments. Key provisions include a review of marketing authorisation laws for orphan medicinal products and enhanced duties for the Secretary of State to facilitate research into rare cancers.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026

The UK Government has enacted the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026, effective March 5th, 2026. This Act empowers the Secretary of State to direct a designated counterparty to offer revenue certainty contracts to producers of UK-produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026

The Scottish Government has published the Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026, establishing the tax rates for aggregates. These regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2026, impacting businesses involved in the extraction and sale of aggregates within Scotland.

UK Online Safety Act 2023 Amendment

A UK statutory instrument has amended the Online Safety Act 2023, introducing changes to the regulatory framework for online platforms. The specific details of the amendments are available in the latest revised version of the legislation.

Social Security Contributions Regulations 2026: Rates and Thresholds

The UK Treasury has issued the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2026, amending rates, limits, and thresholds for National Insurance contributions. These changes, effective April 6, 2026, also include provisions for National Insurance Funds payments and extend veteran's relief.

UK Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2026, increasing weekly rates for child benefit and guardian's allowance. These changes, effective April 6, 2026, are a result of a review of price levels in Great Britain.

Education Department HEAL Program Regs Comment Request

The Education Department has submitted information collection activities related to the Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program to the Office of Management and Budget for review. A comment period is open until April 8, 2026, allowing interested parties to provide input on the proposed regulations.

Proposed Pell Grant and Workforce Pell Rules

The Department of Education has proposed new rules regarding Pell Grants and Workforce Pell Grants, focusing on accountability in higher education and access through demand-driven programs. The proposal includes changes to Pell Grant exclusions related to other grant aid. A public comment period is open until April 8, 2026.

Executive Order Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes

President Biden issued an Executive Order to combat cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting American citizens. The order directs federal agencies to review and improve frameworks for countering Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and to develop an action plan within 120 days.