UK New Legislation

England Regulations Amend Levelling-up Act

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (No. 3) (England) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing legislation related to urban development corporations and planning functions, coming into force on April 14, 2026.

Online Safety Act Fees and Charges Regulations Correction

The UK government has published a correction to the Fees and Charges Regulations for the Online Safety Act 2023. These amendments clarify references to Ofcom's final policy statement and website locations for accessing related documents.

Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) Cheltenham Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) Cheltenham Regulations 2026. These regulations will impose specific restrictions on flying in the Cheltenham area, likely for public safety or security purposes.

Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2026

The Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2026 details the distribution of revenue support grants and non-domestic rate income for the financial year 2026-2027. It specifies the amounts payable to local authorities and revokes parts of the previous year's order.

Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective March 27, 2026. These regulations amend the 2003 Regulations to extend the application of provisions related to fair value gains and losses of pooled investment funds and accounting for infrastructure assets by four financial years, until March 31, 2029.

Northern Ireland Statutory Rule: Clogher Waiting Restrictions 2026

The Northern Ireland Executive has published the Clogher Waiting Restrictions 2026, a statutory rule that introduces new waiting restrictions in Clogher. This rule is effective from January 1, 2026.

M77/A77 Girvan Temporary Waiting Prohibition Order

The UK government has issued the M77/A77 Girvan Temporary Waiting Prohibition Order, which will come into effect on January 27, 2026. This order introduces temporary traffic restrictions on the M77/A77 near Girvan.

Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) Wales Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (Wales) Regulations 2026, which come into force on March 5, 2026. These regulations amend the Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to include magnesium L-threonate monohydrate in the list of permitted mineral substances for food supplements and establish specific purity criteria.

Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

The Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 establish rules for local authorities to assess visitor levy liabilities. These regulations, made by the Scottish Ministers, come into force on April 1, 2026, and outline the circumstances and procedures for making assessments when returns are not filed or are believed to be incorrect.

Intellectual Property Fees Rules 2026 Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Intellectual Property Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2026, amending fees for designs, patents, and trademarks. These rules come into force on April 1, 2026, and adjust various application, filing, and renewal fees.