London Luton Airport Expansion Correction Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State for Transport has issued the London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026 to correct minor errors in the original 2025 Order. These corrections address specific wording and typographical errors within various articles and schedules of the development consent order.

Student Accommodation Regulations 2026 Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Student Accommodation (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026, amending existing rules from 2024 and 1998. These regulations update provisions related to student accommodation management practices and specified educational establishments in England, coming into force on May 1, 2026.

Assured Tenancies (England) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms etc and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026. These regulations, effective May 1, 2026, mandate specific content for written tenancy agreements and require landlords to provide an information sheet related to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA Claims and Payments Amendment Regulations

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the 2013 Claims and Payments Regulations to prioritize deductions for child support maintenance over other benefit deductions and correct a cross-referencing error.

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Amendments and Tenancy Regulations

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) and Tenancies (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing housing legislation, including the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Rent Information) Order 1988 and the Long Residential Tenancies (Principal Forms) Regulations 1997, to align with the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The changes take effect on May 1, 2026.

Housing Act 1988 (Assured Tenancies) (Definition of Legal Representative) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued new regulations defining 'legal representative' for assured tenancies under the Housing Act 1988 in England. These regulations specify various categories of legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers, and registered foreign lawyers, who can act as legal representatives. The regulations come into force on May 1, 2026.

UK Increases Housing Offence Penalties to £40,000

The UK Secretary of State has increased the maximum financial penalty for certain housing offences and breach of banning orders in England from £30,000 to £40,000. These changes, made through the Financial Penalties (Housing Offences and Breach of Banning Orders) Regulations 2026, come into effect on May 1st, 2026.

M77/A77 Girvan 20mph Speed Restriction

UK Parliament has issued a statutory instrument introducing a 20mph speed restriction on the M77/A77 Girvan. This instrument details the specific roads affected by the new speed limit.

Scottish Elections Act 2025 Consequential Provision Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Act 2009 to update references to the Scotland Act 1998, reflecting consequential changes from other related legislation.

Ecodesign for Household Tumble Dryers Regulations 2026

The UK Parliament has issued the Ecodesign for Household Tumble Dryers Regulations 2026, establishing new energy efficiency and information requirements for household tumble dryers. These regulations aim to reduce the environmental impact of these products throughout their lifecycle.