Every new law, in plain English.
Plain-language analysis of what Parliament actually passed. Every Act and Statutory Instrument, fetched and explained.
Policy activity heatmap
Where laws have concentrated over the last 12 months. Darker cells mean more laws.
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| Justice | 41 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 18 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 27 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 8 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 7 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 2 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 10th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in a specific area of Middlesbrough on 10 September 2026 for public safety. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Prohibited unauthorized aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet near Longleat during scheduled flying displays in September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 9th Sept 26 Designated a new customs free zone at Freeport East and appointed Assan Panel UK Limited as its responsible authority for ten years. View Economy Infrastructure Justice Trade
- 9th Sept 26 Raised the legal maximum limits for immigration, nationality, and passport fees and expanded the scope of chargeable electronic travel services. View Economy Immigration Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Authorized a pilot program in four magistrates' courts allowing for regular judicial reviews and amendments of community and suspended sentence orders for adult female offenders. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Sutton Scotney area of Hampshire with immediate effect. View Transport
- 9th Sept 26 Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and the criminal record update service. View Economy Justice Labour Local Government
- 9th Sept 26 Reduced the fees for criminal conviction, criminal record, and enhanced criminal record certificates in Jersey. View Devolution Economy Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and update service requests in the Isle of Man starting 5 October 2026. View Devolution Justice Local Government
- 9th Sept 26 Lowered the statutory fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record checks and update services in Guernsey. View Devolution Economy Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Established the legal methodology for calculating and verifying carbon emissions for goods imported under the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting January 2027. View Economy Environment Finance Justice Trade
- 9th Sept 26 Designated 9 September 2026 as the date for new public access rights to commence on specific coastal segments of the Isle of Wight. View Culture and Sport Environment Justice
- 9th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two areas of Middlesbrough on 9 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 9th Sept 26 Removed the £250,000 statutory cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offences in England. View Economy Environment Justice Local Government
- 8th Sept 26 Activated late payment and repayment interest rules for the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism effective January 2027. View Economy Environment Finance Trade
- 8th Sept 26 Raised the maximum legal limits for immigration and nationality fees and introduced new chargeable service categories. View Economy Finance Immigration Justice
- 8th Sept 26 Adjusted the maximum legal limits for immigration and nationality fees including work visas and citizenship applications. View Economy Immigration Justice Labour
- 8th Sept 26 Updated the annual income thresholds for Plan 1, 2, 3, and 5 student loan repayments effective from 6 April 2025. View Economy Education Finance
- 8th Sept 26 Raised the annual immigration health surcharge for adults to £1,035 and for students and children to £776. View Economy Health and Social Care Immigration
- 8th Sept 26 Reclassified Bhutan's trade status and updated UK customs reference documents to introduce new commodity codes and adjust tariff quotas. View Economy Finance Trade
- 8th Sept 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet within a 3-nautical-mile radius of Sutton Scotney due to an emergency. View Justice Transport
- 8th Sept 26 Expanded the scope of immigration fees to include priority processing and adjusted the cost of the Life in the UK test. View Economy Immigration Justice
- 8th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two designated zones in Middlesbrough during specified hours on 8 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Sept 26 Adjusted the types and quantities of alcohol that travellers can bring into Great Britain without paying excise duty. View Economy Finance Transport Trade
- 7th Sept 26 Classified fifteen synthetic opioids and one synthetic cannabinoid as Class A controlled drugs effective 20 March 2024. View Health and Social Care Justice
- 7th Sept 26 Removed the £250,000 cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offenses in England. View Environment Justice Local Government
- 7th Sept 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet in Tenby during a public gathering in September 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 7th Sept 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in specific Middlesbrough zones for public safety on 7 September 2026. View Infrastructure Justice Transport
- 6th Sept 26 Corrected a typographical error in a statutory instrument reference within the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Administrative Provisions) Regulations 2026. View Economy Environment Justice Trade
- 6th Sept 26 Corrected typographical errors and statutory references in the regulations governing Court Martial sentence reviews. View Defence Justice Armed Forces and Veterans
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Middlesborough) (No. 5) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in a specific area of Middlesbrough on 10 September 2026 for public safety.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area in Middlesbrough on 10 September 2026.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft between 0600 and 2000 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time, unless the operator has obtained prior permission from the Cleveland Police Drone Unit.
The Department for Transport issued this mandate under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to ensure public safety and security in the specified vicinity.
Prohibited unauthorized aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet near Longleat during scheduled flying displays in September 2026.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Longleat, Wiltshire, to facilitate the Icons of the Sky flying displays.
The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified two-nautical-mile radius unless they have received express permission from the event's aviation directors.
These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators during the afternoons of 11 September through 13 September 2026.
The Free Zone (Customs Site No. 2 Freeport East) Designation Order 2026
Designated a new customs free zone at Freeport East and appointed Assan Panel UK Limited as its responsible authority for ten years.
This Order designates a specific area within Freeport East as a customs free zone for a period of 10 years and appoints Assan Panel UK Limited as the responsible authority.
It mandates that the authority maintain secure boundaries, provide facilities for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at no cost to the government, and keep detailed accounts and records of all activities within the zone.
The Order applies to the designated responsible authority and governs the movement of goods and persons into and out of the specified site, requiring active monitoring to prevent unauthorized activities and ensure compliance with UK customs law.
The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age of Sale Notices and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026
Raised the legal maximum limits for immigration, nationality, and passport fees and expanded the scope of chargeable electronic travel services.
This Order amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2016 by increasing the maximum amounts the Secretary of State can charge for specific immigration and nationality services.
It raises the ceilings for expedited 'priority' visa processing, passport applications, and the provision of contact center services.
Additionally, it provides the legal basis for charging fees related to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and certain sponsorship functions, applying to all individuals seeking entry to or status within the United Kingdom.
The Sentencing Act 2020 (Special Procedures for Community and Suspended Sentence Orders) Regulations 2026
Authorized a pilot program in four magistrates' courts allowing for regular judicial reviews and amendments of community and suspended sentence orders for adult female offenders.
These Regulations establish a pilot program in Leeds, Liverpool, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside Magistrates' Courts that subjects certain community and suspended sentence orders to special judicial review procedures.
The regulations apply to women aged 18 or over who are convicted between 5 October 2026 and 5 April 2028, provided they are not registered sex offenders and have not committed specified violent or weapons-related offenses.
Under these procedures, courts gain powers to mandate regular progress reviews, adjust sentence requirements based on offender behavior, and impose short-term custodial sentences of up to 28 days for breaches.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sutton Scotney, Hampshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Sutton Scotney area of Hampshire with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Sutton Scotney, Hampshire. The Secretary of State directs that the area's airspace is no longer subject to the prohibitions established by S.I. 2026/988, effective immediately upon the signing of the order at 3.20 p.m. on 9 September 2026.
The order applies to all aircraft operators who were previously restricted from entering the specified airspace.
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and the criminal record update service.
These Regulations reduce the fees charged for various types of criminal record checks and the criminal record update service in England and Wales.
The order lowers the cost of basic and standard certificates to £20, reduces enhanced certificate fees to £41, and adjusts the update service fee to £15.
These changes apply to any individual or employer applying for a certificate or update information through the Disclosure and Barring Service starting from 5 October 2026.
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Reduced the fees for criminal conviction, criminal record, and enhanced criminal record certificates in Jersey.
These regulations reduce the fees charged for various criminal record checks and update services in Jersey.
The Secretary of State exercises powers under the Police Act 1997, as extended to Jersey, to lower the cost of basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates as well as the annual subscription to the update service. The changes apply to individuals and employers in Jersey seeking background checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) framework.