Legislation

FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order for Southwest Border MSBs

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) imposing recordkeeping and reporting requirements on certain Money Services Businesses (MSBs) along the U.S. Southwest border. This rule specifically targets transactions between $1,000 and $10,000.

DEA Finalizes Control of Propionyl Chloride as List I Chemical

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is finalizing its control of propionyl chloride as a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act. This rule subjects handlers of propionyl chloride to chemical regulatory provisions, impacting its use in illicit fentanyl manufacturing. The rule becomes effective on April 9, 2026.

EU Official Journal - Recent Legislation and Notices

This notice provides a list of recent publications in the Official Journal of the European Union, including Council Decisions, Commission Recommendations, and Commission Implementing Regulations. These publications cover various areas such as vehicle regulations, chemical safety, and restrictive measures.

Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026, amending the 2016 Order. This instrument increases various fees associated with immigration and nationality functions, with the changes coming into effect on March 10, 2026.

Non-Domestic Rating Renewable Energy Projects Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Non-Domestic Rating (Renewable Energy Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2013 Regulations. These changes, effective April 1, 2026, introduce new definitions and calculations for relevant multiplier ratios related to non-domestic rating of renewable energy projects.

Buying Agency Trading Fund Amendment Order 2026

The Buying Agency Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2026, effective April 1, 2026, amends the 1991 Order to rename the Crown Commercial Service Trading Fund to the Government Commercial Agency Trading Fund. This change also revokes a previous amending order from 2014.

Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2016. These amendments, effective April 6, 2026, increase various fees for registration services in England and Wales.

Malone Road, Belfast Abandonment Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

This document is the Malone Road, Belfast Abandonment Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. It details the abandonment of a specific road in Belfast, as enacted by UK Government agencies.

Scotland Absent Voting Rules Amended for Online Applications

The Scottish Ministers have amended the Absent Voting (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These amendments update the definition of 'digital service' and introduce 'relevant devolved absent voting applications' to accommodate online applications for local government elections in Scotland. The changes come into force on 3 November 2026.

Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has designated the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as a strategic plan under the Energy Act 2023. These regulations, effective March 30, 2026, require the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP) and electricity distributors to have regard to this plan when making decisions on network connections.