UK New Legislation

Aviation Security Amendment Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Aviation Security (Amendment, Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026, which come into force on January 25, 2027. These regulations revoke certain existing instruments and amend the Aviation Security Act 1982 and related regulations, including definitions for 'access control' and 'security control'.

Buying Agency Trading Fund Amendment Order 2026

The Buying Agency Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2026, effective April 1, 2026, amends the 1991 Order to rename the Crown Commercial Service Trading Fund to the Government Commercial Agency Trading Fund. This change also revokes a previous amending order from 2014.

Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026, which came into force on March 25, 2026, with one regulation effective April 1, 2026. These regulations implement provisions of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023, impacting public procurement processes in Wales.

Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2016. These amendments, effective April 6, 2026, increase various fees for registration services in England and Wales.

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.

Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the 2025 Regulations by introducing a new definition for 'registered length' and increasing light dues rates and maximum charges for vessels paying per voyage.

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.

Malone Road, Belfast Abandonment Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

This document is the Malone Road, Belfast Abandonment Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. It details the abandonment of a specific road in Belfast, as enacted by UK Government agencies.

Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026, amending the 2016 Order. This instrument increases various fees associated with immigration and nationality functions, with the changes coming into effect on March 10, 2026.

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.