United Kingdom

Protection of Military Remains Act (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2026. This order designates 113 vessels and 14 sites as controlled sites under the Act, revoking a previous designation order from 2019. The new designations come into force on March 30, 2026.

Designation of Bodies for Government Resources and Accounts Act

The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has designated 44 bodies under the Government Resources and Accounts Act (Northern Ireland) 2001. This designation is for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, and specifies which bodies are subject to certain estimates and accounts provisions.

Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Department for Communities has issued the Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, effective April 6, 2026. This order updates earnings factors for tax years 1978-2025, impacting the calculation of additional pension and guaranteed minimum pensions.

Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 specifies a 3% increase for guaranteed minimum pensions attributable to earnings factors for tax years 1988-1989 to 1996-1997. This order applies to contracted-out, defined benefit occupational pension schemes.

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 Commencement Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations bringing specific provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 into force on April 6, 2026. These regulations cover alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for consumer contract disputes and related accreditation criteria, with transitional provisions for ADR providers.

Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 Commencement

The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations to bring the Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 into force on March 22, 2026. This Act introduces a new offence for unauthorised entry into designated football matches.

UK Statutory Instrument: 20mph Speed Limit on A87 Uig

The UK government has issued a statutory instrument establishing a 20mph speed limit on the A87 road in Uig. This rule aims to enhance road safety in the specified area. The instrument is effective from January 27, 2026.

The Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026, establishing a new payment system for care leavers. These regulations, made under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, come into force on April 1, 2026.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Scotland) Amendment Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2026. This order amends the 2013 Order to incorporate definitions and exclusions related to domestic homicide and suicide reviews under the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Act 2025.

Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026, amending existing rules for local elections in Wales. These rules, made on March 11, 2026, and effective March 13, 2026, introduce changes to nomination papers, inspection of documents, and ballot paper content.