UK New Legislation

Online Safety CSEA Reporting Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2026, effective April 7, 2026. These regulations mandate specific reporting duties for user-to-user service providers regarding Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSEA) content.

HGV Charging Regulations Revocation and Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has revoked the Heavy Goods Vehicles (Charging for the Use of Certain Infrastructure on the Trans-European Road Network) Regulations 2009 and 2014. Consequential amendments have also been made to the Finance Act 2025 and other legislation. These changes are made under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023.

Pembrokeshire Communities Order 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the County of Pembrokeshire (Communities) Order 2026, which amends community boundaries and electoral arrangements within Pembrokeshire. The Order takes effect for certain purposes on May 6, 2026, and for all other purposes on the day before the ordinary election of councillors in 2027.

North Kent Marshes Water Level Management Board Order 2026

The Secretary of State has made the North Kent Marshes Water Level Management Board Order 2026, confirming a scheme prepared by the Environment Agency. This order establishes a new water level management board for the North Kent Marshes and comes into force on April 1, 2026.

Childcare Payments (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Childcare Payments (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, amending the 2015 regulations. These amendments, effective April 6, 2026, correct minor errors related to qualifying paid work and time off for sickness or parenting.

Personal Injuries Scheme Amendment Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026, amending the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983. The order updates the rates of pensions and allowances payable in respect of disablement and earnings thresholds, coming into force on April 6, 2026.

Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 - Biodiversity Targets

The Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 has been enacted, introducing new provisions for setting targets to improve biodiversity. The Scottish Ministers are required to lay draft regulations for these targets before the Scottish Parliament within 12 months of the Act coming into force.

Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2026 No. 48 Road Races

This document introduces Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2026 No. 48, which pertains to road races. As a statutory rule, it establishes binding regulations for activities within its scope. The rule is effective from January 1, 2026.

Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2026, effective March 13, 2026. This order amends the Representation of the People Act 1983 to extend the exclusion for reasonable security expenses to local government elections in Wales.

Air Navigation (Duxford) Flying Restrictions 2026

This UK Statutory Instrument introduces specific flying restrictions for Duxford in 2026. The instrument details regulations governing air navigation in the specified area and period, aiming to ensure safety and order in airspace usage.