UK New Legislation

Revised Code of Practice on Picketing

The UK Secretary of State has issued a revised Code of Practice on Picketing, effective March 5, 2026. This revision updates the code to align with recent legislative changes, including amendments to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2016. These amendments, effective April 6, 2026, increase various fees for registration services in England and Wales.

Senedd Cymru Returning Officers' Charges Order 2026

The Senedd Cymru (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2026 specifies the maximum amounts that returning officers can recover for services and expenses incurred during Senedd elections. This order, made by the Welsh Ministers, comes into force on March 17, 2026.

Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy Regulations 2024. These amendments increase the electricity support payment rate from 60% to 90% of network charges and extend the application period from one month to two months. The regulations come into force on April 1, 2026.

The Quay Pass, Enniskillen (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Northern Ireland Statutory Rule, The Quay Pass, Enniskillen (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, officially abandons the quay pass in Enniskillen. This rule formally removes the designation or requirement related to the quay pass.

Northern Ireland statutory instrument abandons Drumnagoon Road, Portadown

Northern Ireland statutory instrument abandons Drumnagoon Road, Portadown

Pension Levy Ceiling Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Department for Communities has issued the Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. This order sets the levy ceiling for the financial year beginning April 1, 2026, at approximately £1.47 billion and revokes the previous year's order.

Senedd Cymru Accounts Order 2026

This document introduces the Senedd Cymru Accounts Order for 2026, establishing the framework for the accounts of the Welsh Parliament. It is a statutory instrument issued by the UK Government, applicable to Welsh governmental bodies.

Amendment to Budget (Scotland) Act 2025

This Scottish statutory instrument amends the Budget (Scotland) Act 2025. It provides access to accompanying documents and information related to the legislation, such as correction slips and lists of changes.

Scottish Languages Act 2025 Commencement Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Scottish Languages Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026, bringing specific sections of the Act into force on various dates throughout 2026 and 2027. These regulations appoint commencement dates for provisions related to linguistic significance in local government areas and support for Gaelic language institutions.