UK New Legislation

Northern Ireland statutory instrument abandons Drumnagoon Road, Portadown

Northern Ireland statutory instrument abandons Drumnagoon Road, Portadown

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Set at £2.16 per Tonne

The Scottish Ministers have set the Scottish Aggregates Tax rate at £2.16 per tonne of taxable aggregate. These regulations, made on March 3, 2026, come into force on April 1, 2026, establishing the initial tax rate under the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Act 2024.

Wildlife Management Muirburn Scotland Act 2024 Commencement No 3

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force key provisions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. These regulations, effective July 1, 2026, specifically target the prohibition of glue traps, including their use, supply, and possession, along with associated enforcement powers.

Wales Regulations Amend Annual Returns for Social Care

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Annual Returns (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules for annual returns in social care, introducing new requirements for restricted children's services and publication timelines.

Scottish Statutory Instrument Amends Voting Rules

A Scottish Statutory Instrument has been published that amends existing voting rules. The changes are set to take effect in 2027, impacting political organizations and government agencies involved in electoral processes.