Legislation

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Set at £2.16 per Tonne

The Scottish Ministers have set the Scottish Aggregates Tax rate at £2.16 per tonne of taxable aggregate. These regulations, made on March 3, 2026, come into force on April 1, 2026, establishing the initial tax rate under the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Act 2024.

Scottish Languages Act 2025 Commencement Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Scottish Languages Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026, bringing specific sections of the Act into force on various dates throughout 2026 and 2027. These regulations appoint commencement dates for provisions related to linguistic significance in local government areas and support for Gaelic language institutions.

Wales Waste Separation Rules Amended

The Welsh Ministers have amended the Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023, effective April 6, 2026. These amendments remove the exemption for hospitals from certain waste separation duties and broaden the scope of recyclable waste streams, including small waste electrical and electronic equipment.

UK Statutory Instrument Restricts Flying in Appleby-in-Westmorland

A new UK Statutory Instrument, SI 2026/219, has been issued to restrict flying in the Appleby-in-Westmorland area. This rule imposes new limitations on aviation activities within a specified zone.

Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have amended the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Wales) Regulations 2003. These amendments, effective September 30, 2026, increase fixed penalty amounts for stationary idling offences and specify how these penalties must be used for air quality improvement measures.

Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 Consequential Amendments

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments and Transitory Provision) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend various existing acts and orders to align with the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022, with different provisions coming into force on April 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026.

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Commencement Regulations (Scotland)

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provision and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These regulations bring into force key provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 related to discrimination in the rental market, effective May 1st, 2026.

Local Government Pension Scheme Member Benefits Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has made the Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend previous statutory instruments related to public service pensions and are issued due to identified defects. They come into force upon making.

Wales Infrastructure Consent Fees Amendment Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Infrastructure Consent (Fees) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2025 Regulations. These amendments introduce new fees for applications to change or revoke infrastructure consent orders and for proposed applications, effective March 16, 2026.

Wales Regulations Amend Annual Returns for Social Care

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Annual Returns (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules for annual returns in social care, introducing new requirements for restricted children's services and publication timelines.