UK

Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has designated the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as a strategic plan under the Energy Act 2023. These regulations, effective March 30, 2026, require the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP) and electricity distributors to have regard to this plan when making decisions on network connections.

Humber Bridge Act 1959 Amendment Order 2026

The Humber Bridge Act 1959 (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the Humber Bridge Act 1959, replacing the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership with the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority and Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority as the nominating bodies for the Humber Bridge Board. This change is effective March 10, 2026.

Senedd Cymru Returning Officers' Charges Order 2026

The Senedd Cymru (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2026 specifies the maximum amounts that returning officers can recover for services and expenses incurred during Senedd elections. This order, made by the Welsh Ministers, comes into force on March 17, 2026.

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

Senedd Cymru Accounts Order 2026

This document introduces the Senedd Cymru Accounts Order for 2026, establishing the framework for the accounts of the Welsh Parliament. It is a statutory instrument issued by the UK Government, applicable to Welsh governmental bodies.

Amendment to Budget (Scotland) Act 2025

This Scottish statutory instrument amends the Budget (Scotland) Act 2025. It provides access to accompanying documents and information related to the legislation, such as correction slips and lists of changes.

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.

Electrical Rewires Tender Notice

Barcud Shared Services and Bron Afon Community Housing Limited have published a tender notice for electrical rewires to 42 properties. The estimated total value is £193,000, with a contract duration of 14 weeks. The tender submission deadline is March 31, 2026.