United Kingdom

Companies House WebFiling Security Issue Updates

Companies House has issued guidance regarding a security issue discovered on March 13, 2026, affecting its WebFiling service. The issue potentially allowed logged-in users to access and alter other companies' details without consent. The agency has published this information to address user concerns and will provide further updates.

Scottish Regulations: Local Taxation Chamber Functions

The UK Parliament has published new Scottish regulations that allocate specific functions to the Local Taxation Chamber. These regulations detail the operational responsibilities and scope of this chamber within the Scottish tax system.

Higher Education Fee Limits England Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Parliament has published the Higher Education Fee Limits England Amendment Regulations 2026. This amendment provides information on accompanying documents and resources related to the legislation, such as correction slips and lists of changes. It does not introduce new compliance obligations.

House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026

The UK Parliament has enacted the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026, which removes the remaining connection between hereditary peerage and membership in the House of Lords. The Act also makes provisions regarding resignation from the House of Lords and abolishes its jurisdiction over claims to hereditary peerages. This legislation significantly alters the composition and historical links of the upper legislative chamber.

London Luton Airport Expansion Correction Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State for Transport has issued the London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026 to correct minor errors in the original 2025 Order. These corrections address specific wording and typographical errors within various articles and schedules of the development consent order.

Student Accommodation Regulations 2026 Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Student Accommodation (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026, amending existing rules from 2024 and 1998. These regulations update provisions related to student accommodation management practices and specified educational establishments in England, coming into force on May 1, 2026.

Assured Tenancies (England) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms etc and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026. These regulations, effective May 1, 2026, mandate specific content for written tenancy agreements and require landlords to provide an information sheet related to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA Claims and Payments Amendment Regulations

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the 2013 Claims and Payments Regulations to prioritize deductions for child support maintenance over other benefit deductions and correct a cross-referencing error.

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Amendments and Tenancy Regulations

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) and Tenancies (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing housing legislation, including the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Rent Information) Order 1988 and the Long Residential Tenancies (Principal Forms) Regulations 1997, to align with the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The changes take effect on May 1, 2026.

Housing Act 1988 (Assured Tenancies) (Definition of Legal Representative) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued new regulations defining 'legal representative' for assured tenancies under the Housing Act 1988 in England. These regulations specify various categories of legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers, and registered foreign lawyers, who can act as legal representatives. The regulations come into force on May 1, 2026.