UK New Legislation

Online Safety Act 2023 Commencement Regulations (CSEA Content)

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026, bringing into force provisions related to the reporting of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) content. These regulations apply to regulated user-to-user services and establish an offence in relation to CSEA reporting, effective April 7, 2026.

UK ADR Regulations Consequential Amendments 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend existing legislation to align with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and revoke the 2015 ADR Regulations.

Northern Ireland Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order 2026

The Department of Finance has issued the Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, effective April 1, 2026. The order specifies revaluation increases for pensionable earnings for the period ending March 31, 2026, with a 3.8% increase for prices and a 4.8% increase for earnings.

Pensions Increase Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2026, increasing official pensions by 3.8%. This order, effective April 6, 2026, applies to pensions that began before April 6, 2026, and may involve adjustments for guaranteed minimum pensions.

Wales Regulations Remove Edited Register Requirements for Local Electors

The Welsh Ministers have issued regulations removing the requirement to prepare and supply edited registers of local government electors in Wales. These regulations, effective October 1, 2026, amend existing legislation to align with new electoral registration processes in Wales.

Social Security Order Modifies Acts for India Contributions Agreement

The UK Government has issued the Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order 2026, modifying relevant UK legislation to give effect to a new Social Security Agreement with India. This agreement aims to coordinate social security contributions between the two countries.

Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026, adding Consumer Scotland to the list of designated bodies that can make super-complaints to the Competition and Markets Authority. This amendment comes into force on April 6, 2026.

Police Pensions (Member Contributions) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Police Pensions (Member Contributions) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the Police Pensions Regulations 2015, specifically altering provisions related to member contributions and pensionable earnings for police officers in England and Wales.

Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026, effective March 15, 2026. This order amends various pieces of legislation across the UK to replace references to 'carer's assistance' with 'the carer support payment component of carer support'.

UK Paternity Leave Rules Amended for Overseas Adoptions

The UK government has issued the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending rules regarding paternity leave for overseas adoptions. These regulations come into force on March 10, 2026.