Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026, which came into force on March 25, 2026, with one regulation effective April 1, 2026. These regulations implement provisions of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023, impacting public procurement processes in Wales.

Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has designated the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as a strategic plan under the Energy Act 2023. These regulations, effective March 30, 2026, require the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP) and electricity distributors to have regard to this plan when making decisions on network connections.

Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2016. These amendments, effective April 6, 2026, increase various fees for registration services in England and Wales.

Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the 2025 Regulations by introducing a new definition for 'registered length' and increasing light dues rates and maximum charges for vessels paying per voyage.

Humber Bridge Act 1959 Amendment Order 2026

The Humber Bridge Act 1959 (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the Humber Bridge Act 1959, replacing the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership with the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority and Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority as the nominating bodies for the Humber Bridge Board. This change is effective March 10, 2026.

Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026, amending the 2016 Order. This instrument increases various fees associated with immigration and nationality functions, with the changes coming into effect on March 10, 2026.

Non-Domestic Rating Renewable Energy Projects Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Non-Domestic Rating (Renewable Energy Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2013 Regulations. These changes, effective April 1, 2026, introduce new definitions and calculations for relevant multiplier ratios related to non-domestic rating of renewable energy projects.

Scotland Absent Voting Rules Amended for Online Applications

The Scottish Ministers have amended the Absent Voting (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These amendments update the definition of 'digital service' and introduce 'relevant devolved absent voting applications' to accommodate online applications for local government elections in Scotland. The changes come into force on 3 November 2026.

Revised Code of Practice on Picketing

The UK Secretary of State has issued a revised Code of Practice on Picketing, effective March 5, 2026. This revision updates the code to align with recent legislative changes, including amendments to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

Education Agency Information Collection Activities under IDEA

The Education Department has published a notice regarding information collection activities for state and local educational agencies under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This notice pertains to proposed submissions and approvals for reporting requirements.