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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule concerning airworthiness directives for Airbus Helicopters, specifically addressing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in the Landing Gear Actuation Control Unit (LACU). The comment period for this proposed rule closes on April 23, 2026.

Executive Order Combats Cybercrime and Fraud

President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat cybercrime and fraud targeting American citizens and businesses. The order directs a review of tools to fight transnational criminal organizations, prioritizes cybercrime prosecutions, and engages foreign governments on enforcement actions.

Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules for invalid care allowance and claims and payments, increasing certain monetary thresholds and benefit rates. The regulations also revoke the 2025 up-rating regulations.

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026

The Scottish Government has published the Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026, establishing the tax rates for aggregates. These regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2026, impacting businesses involved in the extraction and sale of aggregates within Scotland.

The School Funding, Budget Statements and Outturn Statements (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the School Funding, Budget Statements and Outturn Statements (Wales) Regulations 2026. These regulations, made on March 4, 2026, will come into force on February 1, 2027, and apply to financial years beginning on or after April 1, 2027. They revoke previous regulations and introduce new provisions for school funding and financial reporting in Wales.

Rare Cancers Act 2026

The UK enacted the Rare Cancers Act 2026, which aims to incentivize research and investment into rare cancer treatments. Key provisions include a review of marketing authorisation laws for orphan medicinal products and enhanced duties for the Secretary of State to facilitate research into rare cancers.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026

The UK Government has enacted the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026, effective March 5th, 2026. This Act empowers the Secretary of State to direct a designated counterparty to offer revenue certainty contracts to producers of UK-produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Social Security Contributions Regulations 2026: Rates and Thresholds

The UK Treasury has issued the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2026, amending rates, limits, and thresholds for National Insurance contributions. These changes, effective April 6, 2026, also include provisions for National Insurance Funds payments and extend veteran's relief.

UK Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2026, increasing weekly rates for child benefit and guardian's allowance. These changes, effective April 6, 2026, are a result of a review of price levels in Great Britain.

Welsh Statutory Instrument: Education and Training Regulations 2026

The Welsh Government has published the Education and Training Regulations 2026, a new statutory instrument governing education and training within Wales. This legislation establishes new regulatory frameworks and requirements for educational institutions and employers.