United Kingdom

Firearms (Amendment and Revocation) Rules 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Firearms (Amendment and Revocation) Rules 2026, revoking SI 2025/914 and amending the Firearms Rules 1998. These rules update application forms and referee requirements for firearm and shotgun certificates, coming into effect on March 23, 2026.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Amendment Order 2026 Correction

This Statutory Instrument corrects an error in a previous pension order for firefighters in England. It amends the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 to specify the correct commencement date, replacing a placeholder with April 1st, 2026. The instrument comes into force on March 31st, 2026.

Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026, effective May 1, 2026. This order modifies exceptions for independent radio services, revoking previous orders from 1990 and 2007.

Employment Rights Act 2025 (Enforcement) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Enforcement) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 7, 2026. These regulations amend existing legislation concerning employment agencies, employment businesses, and gangmasters to align with the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Police Act 1984 Application to Enforcement Officers Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to Enforcement Officers) Regulations 2026, effective April 7, 2026. These regulations extend specific powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) to enforcement officers investigating labour market offences, replacing previous regulations.

Scottish Water Board Composition Changes by Statutory Instrument

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Public Services Reform (Scottish Water) Order 2026, amending the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002. This instrument changes the required composition of the Scottish Water board, altering the minimum number of executive and non-executive members.

Scotland Digital Waste Tracking Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have introduced the Digital Waste Tracking (Scotland) Regulations 2026, establishing a new digital system for tracking waste. These regulations will come into force on January 1, 2027, and will involve a fee for operators.

Coronavirus Act 2020 Live Links Order Extended to September 2026

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has made an order extending the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 related to live links for courts and tribunals. These provisions will now remain in effect until September 24, 2026.

VAT Refund Order for Great British Nuclear

The UK Treasury has issued the Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Great British Nuclear) Order 2026. This rule designates Great British Nuclear as a specified person eligible to claim VAT refunds on certain non-business related supplies and importations. The order comes into effect on April 8, 2026.

UK Statutory Instrument revokes A303 Development Consent Order

The UK government has issued a Statutory Instrument revoking the A303 Development Consent Order. This instrument formally removes the previously granted consent for a specific development project.