Policy & Government Affairs

Northern Ireland Statutory Rule: Clogher Waiting Restrictions 2026

The Northern Ireland Executive has published the Clogher Waiting Restrictions 2026, a statutory rule that introduces new waiting restrictions in Clogher. This rule is effective from January 1, 2026.

Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

The Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 establish rules for local authorities to assess visitor levy liabilities. These regulations, made by the Scottish Ministers, come into force on April 1, 2026, and outline the circumstances and procedures for making assessments when returns are not filed or are believed to be incorrect.

Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) Wales Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (Wales) Regulations 2026, which come into force on March 5, 2026. These regulations amend the Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to include magnesium L-threonate monohydrate in the list of permitted mineral substances for food supplements and establish specific purity criteria.

Education Department Proposed Priorities for Comprehensive Centers Program

The U.S. Department of Education has published proposed priorities, requirements, and definitions for the Comprehensive Centers Program. These proposed changes are open for public comment and aim to update the program's operational framework.

Visitor Levy Appeals Scotland Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Visitor Levy (Reviews and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations establish the process for reviewing decisions and appealing penalties related to the visitor levy scheme in Scotland.

Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective March 31, 2026. These regulations amend the Central Rating List (England) Regulations 2005 by substituting Part 12 of the Schedule, which details long-distance pipe-line hereditaments and designated persons.

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Commencement Regulations for Scotland

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, bringing into force key provisions related to discrimination in the rental market. These regulations, effective May 1, 2026, prohibit discrimination based on children or benefits status and address discriminatory terms in tenancies, securities, and insurance contracts.

Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, which amend existing legislation to replace references to 'plans' with 'applications for building control approval'. These regulations come into force on July 1, 2026, and apply to Wales.

Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 Commencement Regulations

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring specific provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 into force on various dates between April 2026 and October 2026. These regulations detail the commencement of sections related to rent assessments, rent control areas, and reporting duties.

Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 Amendment Regulations 2026

The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 Amendment Regulations 2026 amend the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024, modifying provisions related to required scheme content. These regulations come into force on April 1, 2026.