Pension Levy Ceiling Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Department for Communities has issued the Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. This order sets the levy ceiling for the financial year beginning April 1, 2026, at approximately £1.47 billion and revokes the previous year's order.

Northern Ireland statutory instrument abandons Drumnagoon Road, Portadown

Northern Ireland statutory instrument abandons Drumnagoon Road, Portadown

The Quay Pass, Enniskillen (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Northern Ireland Statutory Rule, The Quay Pass, Enniskillen (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, officially abandons the quay pass in Enniskillen. This rule formally removes the designation or requirement related to the quay pass.

Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy Regulations 2024. These amendments increase the electricity support payment rate from 60% to 90% of network charges and extend the application period from one month to two months. The regulations come into force on April 1, 2026.

Senedd Cymru Returning Officers' Charges Order 2026

The Senedd Cymru (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2026 specifies the maximum amounts that returning officers can recover for services and expenses incurred during Senedd elections. This order, made by the Welsh Ministers, comes into force on March 17, 2026.

Senedd Cymru Accounts Order 2026

This document introduces the Senedd Cymru Accounts Order for 2026, establishing the framework for the accounts of the Welsh Parliament. It is a statutory instrument issued by the UK Government, applicable to Welsh governmental bodies.

Amendment to Budget (Scotland) Act 2025

This Scottish statutory instrument amends the Budget (Scotland) Act 2025. It provides access to accompanying documents and information related to the legislation, such as correction slips and lists of changes.

Presidential Nominations Sent to Senate

The White House announced that several presidential nominations have been sent to the Senate for confirmation. These nominations include individuals for key positions such as Secretary of Homeland Security, United States Marshals, and Ambassadors to various countries.

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Proclamation

President Trump has proclaimed March 9, 2026, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. The proclamation highlights efforts to secure the release of detained Americans abroad and announces new executive authority to designate countries as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention.

UK Plant Breeders Rights, National Listing, Seed Certification Contract

The UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency has published a contract notice for a concession contract with the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB). This contract, valued at £5.55 million including VAT, covers services related to plant breeders rights, national listing, and seed certification.