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 | 48 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 21 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 31 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 10 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 8 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 3 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 11th Sept 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,600 feet near Stockwood Park, Luton, during a large public gathering on 12 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 11th Sept 26 Adjusted the HGV Road User Levy rates for various vehicle categories and emissions classes starting 1 April 2024. View Economy Environment Finance Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Doncaster during the 2026 St Leger Festival. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Extended the statutory deadline for the UK government to respond to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 report to 17 December 2026. View Energy Environment
- 10th Sept 26 Increased the hourly rates for vehicle examinations and introduced new charges for specialist technical analysis and the use of government testing equipment. View Economy Environment Infrastructure Justice Science Technology Transport
- 10th Sept 26 Amended immigration fee structures to exempt detainees from certain human rights application costs and updated fees for Isle of Man work routes. View Civil Liberties Devolution Economy Immigration Justice
- 10th Sept 26 Defined the criteria for determining the primary use of multi-purpose premises to clarify responsibilities under counter-terrorism protection laws. View Devolution Justice Local Government
- 10th Sept 26 Authorized private contractors at short-term holding facilities to take photographs of migrants for immigration purposes starting October 2026. View Civil Liberties Immigration Justice
- 10th Sept 26 Activated statutory requirements for Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews in England and Wales starting 15 September 2026. View Devolution Health and Social Care Justice Local Government
- 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
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stockwood Park, Luton) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,600 feet near Stockwood Park, Luton, during a large public gathering on 12 September 2026.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Stockwood Park, Luton, to manage unmanned aircraft activity during the Party in the Park Festival.
The order prohibits the flight of all unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a 0.9 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.
These restrictions apply to all drone operators on 12 September 2026, unless they have obtained explicit permission from designated Bedfordshire Police Counter-UAS commanders or advisors.
The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2026
Adjusted the HGV Road User Levy rates for various vehicle categories and emissions classes starting 1 April 2024.
These Regulations increase the HGV Road User Levy rates for heavy goods vehicles using public roads in the United Kingdom.
The measures apply to all operators of heavy goods vehicles weighing 12,000 kilograms or more, establishing new charging tiers based on the vehicle's weight and its Euro emissions class.
The Secretary of State for Transport oversees these adjustments to ensure the levy amounts reflect current economic conditions and environmental objectives.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (St Leger Festival, Doncaster) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Doncaster during the 2026 St Leger Festival.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Doncaster during the St Leger Festival.
The restriction applies to all drone operators from 0900 to 1900 hours UTC on 12 September 2026, unless they have obtained explicit permission from the South Yorkshire Police Counter-UAS Team.
The measure is intended to manage airspace safety and security in the vicinity of a large public gathering.
The Response to the Committee on Climate Change Report (Extension of Period) Order 2026
Extended the statutory deadline for the UK government to respond to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 report to 17 December 2026.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero must lay a response to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 progress report before Parliament by a revised deadline of 17 December 2026.
This extension modifies the original statutory deadline of 15 October 2026 established under the Climate Change Act 2008.
The provision applies across the United Kingdom and directly affects the reporting obligations of the relevant government department.
The Motor Vehicles (Type Approval and Approval Marks) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Increased the hourly rates for vehicle examinations and introduced new charges for specialist technical analysis and the use of government testing equipment.
These Regulations increase the fees charged by the Department for Transport for the examination and type approval of vehicles and vehicle parts.
The order establishes a two-tier hourly rate for DfT officers, introduces additional charges for the use of government-owned testing equipment, and defines new technical categories related to cyber security and automated driving systems.
These changes apply to vehicle manufacturers and entities seeking regulatory compliance for automotive components in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Amended immigration fee structures to exempt detainees from certain human rights application costs and updated fees for Isle of Man work routes.
This instrument amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018 to introduce new fee exceptions and update charges for specific visa categories.
It directs that individuals in immigration detention or the Family Returns Process are exempt from fees when applying for leave based on Human Rights Convention rights.
The regulations also remove fees for closed visa routes, establish new fees for the Global Business Mobility routes in the Isle of Man, and provide fee exceptions for transfer of conditions for those with leave under Appendix EU. These changes apply to the Home Office, the Treasury, and applicants seeking entry clearance or leave to remain in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) (Principal Use of Premises) Regulations 2026
Defined the criteria for determining the primary use of multi-purpose premises to clarify responsibilities under counter-terrorism protection laws.
These Regulations establish the legal criteria for identifying the "principal use" of a building or site that serves two or more purposes listed in Schedule 1 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
The rules direct responsible persons to first evaluate the purpose and nature of the premises based on their physical design, continued use, and local authority treatment.
If a primary use remains unclear, the regulations mandate a secondary assessment of the time and space allocated to each activity.
These provisions apply to persons responsible for qualifying premises and events across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Immigration (Collection, Use and Retention of Biometric Information and Related Amendments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Authorized private contractors at short-term holding facilities to take photographs of migrants for immigration purposes starting October 2026.
These Regulations expand the category of 'authorised persons' permitted to take photographs of individuals under immigration control.
Specifically, the order grants this authority to employees of private contractors working at short-term holding facilities.
The measure applies to the Home Office, its contracted security providers, and individuals detained or processed at these facilities, ensuring that the staff managing these sites have the same legal powers to take photographs as they do to take fingerprints.