UK New Legislation

Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the 2025 Regulations by introducing a new definition for 'registered length' and increasing light dues rates and maximum charges for vessels paying per voyage.

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.

Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has designated the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as a strategic plan under the Energy Act 2023. These regulations, effective March 30, 2026, require the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP) and electricity distributors to have regard to this plan when making decisions on network connections.

Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026, which came into force on March 25, 2026, with one regulation effective April 1, 2026. These regulations implement provisions of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023, impacting public procurement processes in Wales.

Aviation Security Amendment Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Aviation Security (Amendment, Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026, which come into force on January 25, 2027. These regulations revoke certain existing instruments and amend the Aviation Security Act 1982 and related regulations, including definitions for 'access control' and 'security control'.

Buying Agency Trading Fund Amendment Order 2026

The Buying Agency Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2026, effective April 1, 2026, amends the 1991 Order to rename the Crown Commercial Service Trading Fund to the Government Commercial Agency Trading Fund. This change also revokes a previous amending order from 2014.

Malone Road, Belfast Abandonment Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

This document is the Malone Road, Belfast Abandonment Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. It details the abandonment of a specific road in Belfast, as enacted by UK Government agencies.

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.

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.

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.