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Northern Ireland Judgment Enforcement Fees Increase

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the Judgment Enforcement Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, increasing various enforcement fees. These changes, which include phased increases for several fee categories, come into operation on April 1, 2026, with further adjustments scheduled for April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028.

Town and Country Planning (England) Amendment Order 2026

The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Order 2026 amends the 2015 Order concerning consultations before planning permission is granted or determined. The changes are effective from March 26, 2026, with transitional provisions for applications made before that date.

Wales: Compensation for Changing Infrastructure Consent Orders

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Infrastructure Consent (Compensation for Changing or Revoking Infrastructure Consent Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2026, effective March 16, 2026. These regulations establish the process and minimum compensation amount for claims related to changes or revocations of infrastructure consent orders under the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024.

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.

Rehabilitation Services Administration Training Program Payback System

The Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is requesting public comment on proposed revisions to the information collection requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) Program Payback Information Management System (PIMS). The comment period ends on May 5, 2026.

GAO Report on Cybersecurity Regulation Harmonization

The GAO has released a report highlighting industry perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in harmonizing federal cybersecurity regulations for critical infrastructure. The report identifies redundancies and conflicts arising from overlapping regulations, impacting private sector entities responsible for essential services.

NHTSA Seeks Comments on Personal Electronic Device Distraction Data Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice and request for comment regarding the collection of data on personal electronic device distraction. This consultation period is open for 60 days, closing on May 5, 2026.

Presidential Message on Boston Massacre Anniversary

The White House issued a presidential message on March 5, 2026, commemorating the 256th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. The message reflects on the event's historical significance as a catalyst for American independence and honors those who have sacrificed for liberty.

HHS Proposes Rescinding LGBTQI+ Child Placement Rule

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed rescinding the Designated Placement Requirements under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ children. This proposed rule seeks public comment on the removal of these requirements.

HHS Benefit Parameters for 2027 and Basic Health Program Correction

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule detailing benefit and payment parameters for the 2027 benefit year. This notice also includes a correction to the Basic Health Program. The rule outlines key parameters affecting health insurance marketplaces and programs.