UK New Legislation

Levelling-up Act 2023 Commencement Regulations

The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations bringing specific sections of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 into force on April 14, 2026. These sections primarily concern planning functions of urban development corporations and new town development corporations.

A76 Trunk Road Speed Restrictions in Sanquhar

The UK government has introduced new speed restrictions for the A76 Trunk Road in Sanquhar, effective January 1, 2026. This rule specifies the new speed limits for vehicles using this section of the road.

Northern Ireland Probate Fees Increase Order 2026

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the Court of Judicature (Non-Contentious Probate) Fees (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. This order amends the 1996 Fees Order, increasing probate fees effective April 1, 2026, with further increases scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

County Court Fees (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the County Court Fees (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, increasing various court fees by approximately 5% effective April 1, 2026. The order amends the County Court Fees Order (Northern Ireland) 1996, substituting a new fee schedule.

Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026, designating 83 bodies for supply estimates. This order, made on March 4, 2026, comes into force on April 1, 2026, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has amended the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. These amendments increase the auction reserve price from £22 to £28 and introduce an automatic annual uplift mechanism tied to the GDP deflator, starting January 1, 2027.

Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has made the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026, which amends various social security benefit rates. The Order comes into force on various dates between April 1st and April 9th, 2026, with some provisions taking effect on April 6th, 2026.

Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026, increasing earnings factors for pension calculations. This order, effective April 6, 2026, aims to revalue historical earnings factors to maintain their value in relation to the general level of earnings.

NHS Commissioning Board and CCGs Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations 2012. These amendments, effective April 1, 2026, update the rates for NHS funded nursing care payable by NHS England or integrated care boards.

England Planning Regulations Modify Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026, effective March 25, 2026. These regulations modify Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 concerning joint local plans and joint supplementary plans.