UK New Legislation

Human Trafficking Scotland Act 2015 Commencement Regulations

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force Section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. These regulations, effective February 1, 2027, mandate notifications regarding adult victims of human trafficking who have not consented to enter the National Referral Mechanism.

Online Safety Act 2023 Exempt Services Amendment Regulations

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Online Safety Act 2023 (Exempt User-to-User and Search Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending Schedule 1 of the Online Safety Act 2023. These regulations, effective April 1, 2026, redefine which further education and training services in Wales are exempt from certain online safety regulations.

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026

The Scottish Government has published the Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026, establishing the tax rates for aggregates. These regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2026, impacting businesses involved in the extraction and sale of aggregates within Scotland.

Infrastructure Wales Act 2024 Commencement Order Amendment 2026

This document is an amendment to the commencement order for the Infrastructure Wales Act 2024. It specifies which provisions of the Act will come into force on a particular date. The amendment order itself is dated 2026.

Social Security Contributions Regulations 2026: Rates and Thresholds

The UK Treasury has issued the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2026, amending rates, limits, and thresholds for National Insurance contributions. These changes, effective April 6, 2026, also include provisions for National Insurance Funds payments and extend veteran's relief.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026

The UK Government has enacted the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026, effective March 5th, 2026. This Act empowers the Secretary of State to direct a designated counterparty to offer revenue certainty contracts to producers of UK-produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Rare Cancers Act 2026

The UK enacted the Rare Cancers Act 2026, which aims to incentivize research and investment into rare cancer treatments. Key provisions include a review of marketing authorisation laws for orphan medicinal products and enhanced duties for the Secretary of State to facilitate research into rare cancers.

Welsh Statutory Instrument: Education and Training Regulations 2026

The Welsh Government has published the Education and Training Regulations 2026, a new statutory instrument governing education and training within Wales. This legislation establishes new regulatory frameworks and requirements for educational institutions and employers.

The School Funding, Budget Statements and Outturn Statements (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the School Funding, Budget Statements and Outturn Statements (Wales) Regulations 2026. These regulations, made on March 4, 2026, will come into force on February 1, 2027, and apply to financial years beginning on or after April 1, 2027. They revoke previous regulations and introduce new provisions for school funding and financial reporting in Wales.

Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules for invalid care allowance and claims and payments, increasing certain monetary thresholds and benefit rates. The regulations also revoke the 2025 up-rating regulations.