UK New Legislation

Social Security Contributions Agreement (Northern Ireland and India)

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. This Order modifies UK legislation to give effect to an Agreement on Social Security Contributions signed with India on February 10, 2026.

UK ADR Regulations Consequential Amendments 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend existing legislation to align with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and revoke the 2015 ADR Regulations.

Surrey Structural Changes Order 2026

The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026, made on March 9, 2026, establishes two new local government councils in Surrey, England. This order implements a proposal for a single tier of local government for the county, consolidating existing district councils.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 amend the member contribution rules for firefighters in England and Wales. These regulations, effective April 1st, 2026, introduce new contribution rate tables based on pensionable pay and provide for annual indexation of pay thresholds.

Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Revocation Regulations 2026, which revoke previous air navigation regulations specific to Falkirk, Scotland. This action is effective from January 1, 2026.

Health and Safety Act Application Outside Great Britain Variation Order 2026

The UK government has issued the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) (Variation) Order 2026. This order amends the 2013 Order to include structures used for hydrogen production within the definition of offshore installations subject to health and safety regulations.

CCUS and Offshore Hydrogen Production Regulations Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage and Offshore Hydrogen Production (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 to introduce new definitions and clarify existing ones related to carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) and offshore hydrogen production.

Climate Change Levy Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2005 Regulations. These amendments specify hydrogen production via electrolysis and natural gas use in sodium bicarbonate production as non-fuel uses, thereby exempting them from Climate Change Levy charges.

Online Safety Act 2023 Commencement Regulations (CSEA Content)

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026, bringing into force provisions related to the reporting of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) content. These regulations apply to regulated user-to-user services and establish an offence in relation to CSEA reporting, effective April 7, 2026.

Pensions Increase Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2026, increasing official pensions by 3.8%. This order, effective April 6, 2026, applies to pensions that began before April 6, 2026, and may involve adjustments for guaranteed minimum pensions.