UK New Legislation

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.

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.

Scotland Offshore Wind Habitat Regulations Amendments

The Scottish Ministers have amended the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 to introduce specific provisions for compensatory measures related to offshore wind activity. These regulations, which come into force on May 25, 2026, outline requirements for securing compensatory measures that benefit the UK MPA network.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Digital Markets Act ADR Fees Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Fees) Regulations 2026. These regulations establish fees for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers seeking accreditation or variation of accreditation under the Act, and periodic fees for accredited providers.

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