Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) (Amendment) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) (Amendment) Order 2026, which corrects errors in the 2023 Order and amends provisions related to watercraft. Key changes include applying accident investigation regulations to watercraft and modifying registration requirements.

Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

The UK Lord Chancellor has issued the Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, amending the 2013 Regulations. These changes extend the minimum notice period for taking control of goods to 14 clear days, and to 28 clear days if a debt advice provider requests an extension on behalf of the debtor, unless the debt is non-eligible business debt. The regulations also mandate the inclusion of information about debt advice providers in enforcement notices.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026 amend the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme Regulations 2022. Key changes include new definitions for 'air-to-air heat pump', 'non-residential building', and 'supplementary appliance', as well as modifications to definitions of 'air source heat pump', 'building', 'ground source heat pump', 'heat pump', 'installer', 'related property', and 'relevant financial year'. The regulations come into force on April 28, 2026.

Competition Act 1998 Technology Transfer Block Exemption Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026, which comes into force on May 1, 2026. This Order specifies categories of technology transfer agreements that are exempt from competition prohibitions under the Competition Act 1998, following recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority.

Planning Act 2004 Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing provisions concerning minerals and waste plans and joint minerals and waste plan documents, modifying sections 15G and 15IA of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Scotland Damp Mould Repair Regulations

The Scottish Ministers have issued new regulations under the Housing (Scotland) Acts 2001 and 2006, establishing time limits for investigating and commencing repairs related to damp and mould in housing. These regulations come into force on October 6, 2026, and modify the repairing standard for landlords.

Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026, amending the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. This order extends the scope of licensable marine activities to include actions taken by Scottish persons in areas beyond national jurisdiction, such as depositing substances, scuttling vessels, and dredging.

UK Statutory Instrument Amends Rating Regulations

A UK Statutory Instrument has been enacted to amend existing rating regulations. The legislation provides access to accompanying documents such as original PDFs, correction slips, lists of changes, and related legislative information.

Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026, which increases various social security benefits. These changes, including adjustments to attendance allowance, severe disablement allowance, and carer's allowance, will take effect on April 6, 2026, with some provisions coming into force on April 1 and April 9, 2026.

Armed Forces Commissioner Regulations 2026 - Family Definition

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations define 'relevant family member' for the purposes of the Armed Forces Act 2006 and include consequential and transitional provisions.