United Kingdom

Wales Infrastructure Consent Regulations Amendments

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Infrastructure Consent (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, amending several existing statutory instruments related to infrastructure planning and environmental impact assessment. These regulations come into force on June 2, 2026, and address defects in previous legislation.

Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026

The UK Parliament has published the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026. This statutory instrument details the provisions and powers related to the development and operation of the Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm.

A86 Kingussie speed limits order 20mph 30mph 40mph

A86 Kingussie speed limits order 20mph 30mph 40mph

Temporary 20mph Speed Limit Order for A76 Trunk Road

The UK Parliament has issued a temporary order establishing a 20mph speed limit on a section of the A76 Trunk Road. This measure is intended to enhance road safety in the specified area.

Compulsory Purchase of Land (Conditional Confirmation) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Compulsory Purchase of Land (Conditional Confirmation) Regulations 2026, effective April 11, 2026. These regulations govern the procedure for confirming compulsory purchase orders in England and Wales, specifically for non-Ministerial orders and Ministerial orders where the Welsh Ministers are not the confirming authority.

Immigration, Nationality, Passports (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Immigration, Nationality and Passports (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2018 Regulations. These changes adjust various fees for immigration and nationality applications, including specific increases for dependants of HM Armed Forces service leavers and members of HM Armed Forces, and for Health and Care Visa applications.

Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026, which increases statutory limits related to employment rights. This order revokes the previous 2025 order and takes effect on April 6, 2026, applying to cases where the appropriate date falls on or after this date.

Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007. These amendments, effective April 10, 2026, update definitions to include Electric Vehicle Charge Point Operators (EV CPOs) under the street works permit scheme, aligning with provisions from the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2026

The UK has updated the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2026, amending requirements for seafarer accommodation and food provisions. These changes aim to enhance seafarer welfare and align with international maritime labor standards.

Social Security (Removal of Two Child Limit) Regulations 2026

The UK Parliament has enacted the Social Security (Removal of Two Child Limit) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend existing social security and housing benefit rules to align with the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026, removing the two-child limit for certain benefits.