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.

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.

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.

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.

Infrastructure Wales Act 2024 Commencement Order Amendment 2026

This document is an amendment to the commencement order for the Infrastructure Wales Act 2024. It specifies which provisions of the Act will come into force on a particular date. The amendment order itself is dated 2026.

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.

Integra LifeSciences Recalls MediHoney and CVS Wound Dressings

The FDA announced a recall initiated by Integra LifeSciences for certain MediHoney and CVS Wound Gel products due to packaging failures that could lead to infection or delayed care. The recall involves removing affected products from service and distribution. Integra LifeSciences has reported 11 serious injuries related to MediHoney and three related to CVS Wound Gel.

Proposed Pell Grant and Workforce Pell Rules

The Department of Education has proposed new rules regarding Pell Grants and Workforce Pell Grants, focusing on accountability in higher education and access through demand-driven programs. The proposal includes changes to Pell Grant exclusions related to other grant aid. A public comment period is open until April 8, 2026.