Changeflow GovPing UK March 4, 2026
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Correction to Companies Fees Regulations 2025

This document provides a correction to the Companies Fees Regulations 2025. The correction clarifies a typographical error in the naming of the 'Registrar of Overseas Entities' and adds a reference to a related statutory instrument. The changes are minor and do not alter the substance of the regulations.

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Corporation Tax (Treatment of Unrelieved Surplus ACT) Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Corporation Tax (Treatment of Unrelieved Surplus Advance Corporation Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 1999 Regulations. These changes, effective March 26, 2026, and applying to accounting periods ending on or after April 1, 2026, will extinguish remaining balances of shadow ACT from April 1, 2026.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) (Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules to correct two cross-references within the definition of 'adoption panel' and a reference to the determination process.

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Broadcasting Electronic Communications (Television Licensing) Amendment Regulations 2026 Correction

The UK Stationery Office has issued a correction slip for the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. This correction amends a minor typographical error on page 4, regulation 4(41), changing a period to a comma at the end of a sentence.

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Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment) Wales Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the 2006 regulations by updating the fees for residues surveillance on animals and animal products, with new fee structures applicable from April 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027.

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REACH Amendment Regulations restrict lead in projectiles

The UK Secretary of State has issued the REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which amend Annex 17 of the REACH Regulation. These regulations restrict the use of lead in projectiles, with specific prohibitions taking effect from April 2028 and April 2029.

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NICE Amendment Regulations 2026: Secretary of State Cost-Effectiveness Threshold Power

The UK Secretary of State has issued the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026, granting the Secretary of State the power to direct NICE on applicable cost-effectiveness thresholds for health technologies. These regulations amend existing 2013 regulations and come into force on March 24, 2026.

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Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2026

The UK Ministry of Justice has issued the Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2026, effective March 4, 2026. These rules remove paragraph (1ZA) from rule 19 of the Parole Board Rules 2019, which previously created a presumption for decisions to be made on the papers.

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Social Security and Statutory Maternity Pay (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Social Security and Statutory Maternity Pay (Evidence of Pregnancy and Compensation of Employers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing provisions related to statutory maternity pay, evidence of pregnancy, and employer compensation. The changes come into force in April 2026.

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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.

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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.

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MHRA Field Safety Notices - February 23-27, 2026

The MHRA has published a list of five Field Safety Notices (FSNs) issued between February 23-27, 2026, for medical devices. These notices are for informational purposes, and recipients are advised to contact the manufacturer with any questions.

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FCA Review of UK Listing Rules for Investment Entities

The FCA is reviewing UK Listing Rules concerning investment entities, specifically eligibility criteria and risk-spreading requirements. The review aims to assess potential changes to these rules and will involve targeted work on board responsibilities. Proposals will be set out in a consultation paper.

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OPBAS Report: AML Supervisors Improve, Enforcement Needs Strengthening

The FCA's Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) has released a report indicating improvements in AML supervisor effectiveness for professional services firms. However, the report highlights ongoing concerns regarding the enforcement capabilities of some supervisors and potential conflicts of interest due to their dual role.

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Yorkshire Waste Site Permit Revoked

The Environment Agency has had its environmental permit revoked for Mineral Processing Ltd in Yorkshire after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed the company's appeal. The company must remove all waste from the site by August 31, 2029, or face further offenses.

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