UK New Legislation

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.

Wales Infrastructure Consent Fees Amendment Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Infrastructure Consent (Fees) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2025 Regulations. These amendments introduce new fees for applications to change or revoke infrastructure consent orders and for proposed applications, effective March 16, 2026.

Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have amended the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Wales) Regulations 2003. These amendments, effective September 30, 2026, increase fixed penalty amounts for stationary idling offences and specify how these penalties must be used for air quality improvement measures.

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Commencement Regulations (Scotland)

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provision and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These regulations bring into force key provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 related to discrimination in the rental market, effective May 1st, 2026.

Local Government Pension Scheme Member Benefits Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has made the Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend previous statutory instruments related to public service pensions and are issued due to identified defects. They come into force upon making.

UK Statutory Instrument Restricts Flying in Appleby-in-Westmorland

A new UK Statutory Instrument, SI 2026/219, has been issued to restrict flying in the Appleby-in-Westmorland area. This rule imposes new limitations on aviation activities within a specified zone.

Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) Regulations 2026, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026. These regulations impose restrictions on flying in a specific area, likely for security or operational reasons.