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 | 5 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 | 24 |
| Economy | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Local Government | 2 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| Finance | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 5 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Technology | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone near Eastbourne for public safety during the 2026 International Airshow. View Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft near Clacton-on-Sea for the duration of the 2026 Clacton Airshow. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and designated its operational urban development area effective 23 July 2026. View Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 3rd Aug 26 Corrected a terminological error in police vetting regulations by replacing 'police candidate' with 'police officer'. View Justice Labour
- 3rd Aug 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester with immediate effect. View Transport
- 3rd Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Llanwonno, Wales, effective 3 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 31st Jul 26 Removed the £250,000 cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offences in England. View Economy Environment Justice Local Government
- 31st Jul 26 Activated key sections of the Immigration Act 2014 regarding removal powers and restricted appeal rights. View Civil Liberties Immigration Justice
- 30th Jul 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Litchborough area of Northamptonshire with immediate effect. View Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions in Carmarthen with immediate effect from 30 July 2026. View Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Amended planning rules for domestic solar equipment to introduce new height limits, protrusion restrictions, and safety-related prohibitions for timber-clad buildings. View Energy Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 30th Jul 26 Extended the time limit for ecclesiastical office holders to file Employment Tribunal claims regarding missing written particulars from three months to six months. View Justice Labour
- 30th Jul 26 Revised upward the maximum value of ecclesiastical property transactions exempt from diocesan consent from £250,000 to £400,000. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government
- 30th Jul 26 Adjusted the fees payable to the General Medical Council by medical practitioners with overseas qualifications starting April 2024. View Health and Social Care Immigration Labour
- 30th Jul 26 Expanded the categories of immigration and nationality services for which the government can legally charge fees. View Economy Immigration Justice
- 30th Jul 26 Increased the permitted inner diameters for the heat recovery steam generator and absorber stacks at the Teesside infrastructure site. View Energy Environment Infrastructure Local Government
- 30th Jul 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft near the Principality Stadium in Cardiff during a large public gathering on 16 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Leeds Festival between 26 August and 31 August 2026 for public safety. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flights near Ashton Park, Bristol, during a three-day public event in August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Updated the geographical coordinates for restricted airspace in Southport during jet formation displays. View Justice Transport
- 29th Jul 26 Prohibited aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet within 0.5 nautical miles of Litchborough due to an emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 29th Jul 26 Activated a new industrial relations Code of Practice for electronic and workplace voting in trade union ballots starting 25 August 2026. View Economy Justice Labour
- 29th Jul 26 Created an immediate emergency no-fly zone below 4,100 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Carmarthen. View Justice Transport
- 29th Jul 26 Expanded trade union balloting methods to include electronic, hybrid, and workplace voting while updating unfair dismissal protections. View Economy Justice Labour Technology
- 29th Jul 26 Prohibited unauthorized flight below 5,000 feet near Blackpool seafront during scheduled air displays on 8 and 9 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 28th Jul 26 Corrected technical drafting errors and internal cross-references within the 2026 Infected Blood compensation regulations. View Benefits and Welfare Health and Social Care Justice
- 28th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone over Chelmsford at altitudes below 1,000 feet to facilitate emergency response efforts. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Jul 26 Transferred the regulation of waste carriers and brokers into the environmental permitting framework and introduced new identification requirements for waste transport drivers. View Environment Justice Local Government Transport Trade
- 28th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace near Wycombe Air Park for the Speedbird Air Festival on 4 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026.
The restriction applies between 18:00 and 21:59 Co-ordinated Universal Time to protect the public during a rehearsal for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Pilots may only fly unmanned aircraft within this zone if they have obtained prior permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Eastbourne, East Sussex, to accommodate the 2026 Eastbourne International Airshow.
Between 13 August and 16 August 2026, aircraft are prohibited from flying below 5,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified geographical area between 10:00 and 16:00 UTC daily.
The restrictions apply to all civil aircraft, except those granted specific permission by the Eastbourne International Airshow Flying Display Director.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Clacton Airshow) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in a specific area near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on 27 August 2026.
The restriction applies between 16:00 and 20:00 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to protect public safety during the Clacton Airshow.
The prohibition affects all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Essex Police counter UAS Bronze Commander.
The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026
This statutory instrument designates a specific area in and around Greater Cambridge as an urban development area and establishes the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation to oversee its regeneration.
It defines the boundaries of the designated area by reference to a deposited map and sets the corporation's effective start date.
The Order applies to the Secretary of State, the newly formed corporation, and the local authorities of Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire, who are required to make the boundary maps available for public inspection.
This document issues a formal correction to The Police (Conduct and Vetting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
It amends a specific term within regulation 17, changing 'police candidate's' to 'police officer's' in the newly inserted regulation 5E(1)(c).
The correction ensures the regulation applies to individuals already serving within the police force rather than those applying to join.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) (No. 2) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
This instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed on the airspace surrounding Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester.
It restores the legal right for aircraft and drones to operate in the area by revoking the emergency regulations that had prohibited such activity.
The order applies to all pilots and aircraft operators and took effect at 3.55 p.m. on 3 August 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llanwonno, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
The Secretary of State prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,600 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Llanwonno, Wales.
The order applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of the South Wales Police Operational Support Inspector.
These emergency restrictions took effect at 2:11 p.m. on 3 August 2026 to facilitate the response to an unspecified emergency in the area.
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2026
This Order removes the statutory cap on variable monetary penalties that can be imposed by the Environment Agency for certain environmental offences in England.
It specifically amends the Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010 to delete the £250,000 limit, effectively allowing for unlimited civil fines.
The new rules apply to regulated entities, including water companies and industrial operators, for breaches occurring on or after 1 December 2023.