UK New Legislation

Scotland Legal Aid Fees Amendment Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing fee structures for legal aid services, with various provisions coming into force between June and December 2026.

Trafficking People for Exploitation (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Trafficking People for Exploitation (Amendment) Regulations 2026, revoking specific review provisions from the 2013 Regulations. These changes are made under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 and are expected to have no significant impact on businesses.

Northern Ireland UC and ESA Rates Amendment Regulations 2026

The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland has issued the Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Rates of Allowances) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the rates of allowances for Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance, coming into effect on April 6, 2026.

Digital Markets Act: ADR Information Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Information) Regulations 2026. These regulations mandate accredited ADR providers to submit annual reports and update information to the ADR authority and consumers.

Social Security Contributions Amendment No. 2 Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2026, amending the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001. These changes affect how Class 3 contributions can be paid for tax years beginning after April 5, 2026, particularly for individuals working abroad.

UK Statutory Instrument: Flying restrictions in Manchester

The UK Parliament has issued a new Statutory Instrument imposing flying restrictions in Manchester. This rule, effective January 1, 2026, outlines specific limitations on aerial activities within the designated area.

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.

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.

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.

UK statutory instrument changes Westmorland and Furness electoral arrangements

UK statutory instrument changes Westmorland and Furness electoral arrangements