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Policy activity heatmap
Where laws have concentrated over the last 12 months. Darker cells mean more laws.
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| Justice | 13 | 35 | 72 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 |
| Economy | 9 | 19 | 30 | 67 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | ||
| Transport | 9 | 25 | 56 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| Local Government | 9 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 |
| Finance | 5 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | ||
| Benefits and Welfare | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 11th Nov 26 Renamed the Northern Ireland Protocol to the Windsor Framework in law and revised Democratic Scrutiny Committee inquiry timelines. View Devolution Economy Foreign Policy Justice Trade
- 11th Nov 26 Fixed the Plan 2 student loan repayment and higher interest thresholds for the 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30 tax years. View Economy Education Finance
- 10th Nov 26 Established an emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft within five nautical miles of RAF Mildenhall. View Defence Justice Transport
- 10th Nov 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft around RAF Feltwell with immediate effect on 9 November 2026. View Defence Justice Transport
- 10th Nov 26 Established an emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet within five nautical miles of RAF Lakenheath. View Defence Justice Transport
- 10th Nov 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft near Tilbury Docks for a two-day multi-agency exercise in November 2026. View Culture and Sport Infrastructure Transport
- 10th Nov 26 Corrected typographical errors and statutory citations in the 2026 Sanctions Regulations. View Economy Finance Foreign Policy Justice Trade
- 9th Nov 26 Corrected a typographical error in a footnote citation within the 2026 planning regulations. View Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 5th Nov 26 Established a temporary restricted flying zone below 2,500 feet in the Hampstead area on the evening of 5 November 2026. View Health and Social Care Justice Transport
- 5th Nov 26 Mandated truth declarations and identity verification for persons registering births and deaths in England and Wales. View Benefits and Welfare Immigration Justice Local Government Technology
- 5th Nov 26 Established procedural requirements for English authorities to create, consult upon, and monitor regional spatial development strategies. View Economy Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 5th Nov 26 Updated regional planning frameworks by revoking the Yorkshire and Humber strategy and standardizing spatial development powers across major English combined authorities. View Housing Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 5th Nov 26 Established a £993 standard daily fee for inspectors conducting strategic planning public examinations in England effective 26 November 2026. View Economy Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 5th Nov 26 Established formal procedures and notice requirements for the independent examination of draft spatial development strategies in England. View Housing Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 5th Nov 26 Activated legal provisions transitioning birth and death registers from paper-based to electronic systems effective 9 November 2026. View Justice Local Government Technology
- 4th Nov 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft over the Birmingham Christmas Market during late afternoon and evening hours on specific weekends in late 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 3rd Nov 26 Extended the transitional financial services market access between the UK and Gibraltar by twelve months. View Economy Finance Trade
- 3rd Nov 26 Activated multiple sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 concerning domestic abuse, stalking, internet suspensions, and historic juvenile convictions. View Civil Liberties Justice Technology
- 3rd Nov 26 Defined the professional qualifications required for individuals to independently audit and report on proposed bus franchising schemes in England. View Economy Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 3rd Nov 26 Expanded the types of government funding used to reduce electricity supplier levies and removed the mandatory three-quarter repayment deadline for those funds. View Economy Energy Finance Infrastructure
- 3rd Nov 26 Mandated that asbestos site clearance assessments be performed by an independent person not appointed by the removal contractor. View Health and Social Care Housing Infrastructure Justice Labour
- 3rd Nov 26 Updated official tariff documents to lower import duties on industrial steel and eliminate duties on kerosene, fertilisers, and food products. View Agriculture Economy Energy Finance Trade
- 3rd Nov 26 Activated legal requirements for English authorities to create spatial development strategies and prioritise brownfield land for new developments. View Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 30th Oct 26 Adjusted industrial disease compensation rates for dependants and updated administrative procedures for claims involving deceased persons. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Health and Social Care Labour
- 30th Oct 26 Shortened the objection period for transport projects in England to 30 days and introduced a three-month statutory deadline for inquiry completions and ministerial decisions. View Devolution Environment Infrastructure Justice Local Government Transport
- 30th Oct 26 Authorized public authorities to charge cost-recovery fees for services related to highways, railways, and tramway infrastructure applications starting 20 November 2026. View Economy Environment Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 29th Oct 26 Corrected typographical errors and shifted the commencement date of the Warm Home Discount reconciliation rules to 28 September 2026. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Energy
- 29th Oct 26 Added the Local Audit Office to the Local Government Pension Scheme and designated Wolverhampton City Council as the administering authority for its employees. View Benefits and Welfare Devolution Local Government
- 28th Oct 26 Activated legal provisions for zero-emission bus mandates and expanded the criteria for independent auditors of local bus franchising schemes. View Environment Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 28th Oct 26 Reduced the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge to 20% for first-time home purchases exceeding the price cap and established refund procedures for failed completions. View Economy Finance Housing
The Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Renamed the Northern Ireland Protocol to the Windsor Framework in law and revised Democratic Scrutiny Committee inquiry timelines.
These regulations formalize the transition from the 'Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland' to the 'Windsor Framework' across primary UK statutes, including the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
The instrument modifies the operational timelines for the Northern Ireland Assembly's Democratic Scrutiny Committee, extending the window to initiate inquiries while shortening the deadline for publishing reports.
It also enables the UK government to participate in European Union Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee decisions through written procedures rather than formal meetings.
Fixed the Plan 2 student loan repayment and higher interest thresholds for the 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30 tax years.
This instrument maintains the existing financial thresholds for Plan 2 student loan repayments in England and Wales for three additional years.
It directs that the income level at which borrowers must begin making repayments stays at £29,385, while the threshold for the application of higher interest rates remains at £52,885 until April 2030.
These regulations apply to UK-based borrowers with Plan 2 loans, as well as the Student Loans Company and HM Revenue and Customs in their capacities as collection agencies.
Established an emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft within five nautical miles of RAF Mildenhall.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,200 feet within a specified radius of RAF Mildenhall.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators and unmanned aerial vehicles, except those flying under the specific direction of the RAF Lakenheath Air Traffic Control Unit.
The Secretary of State issued these orders under emergency powers to address a public interest concern identified at 5:40 p.m. on 9 November 2026.
Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft around RAF Feltwell with immediate effect on 9 November 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a 5-nautical-mile radius of RAF Feltwell, Norfolk.
The Secretary of State issued these orders under emergency powers in the interest of public safety.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the RAF Lakenheath Air Traffic Control Unit.
Established an emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet within five nautical miles of RAF Lakenheath.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,200 feet within a specified radius around RAF Lakenheath, Norfolk.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the RAF Lakenheath Air Traffic Control Unit.
This emergency measure takes effect immediately to address an unspecified emergency in the vicinity of the military installation.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tilbury Docks, Essex) Regulations 2026
Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft near Tilbury Docks for a two-day multi-agency exercise in November 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in the vicinity of Tilbury Docks, Essex, during specific hours on 16 and 17 November 2026.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators within a one-nautical-mile radius of the exercise center, unless they have obtained specific permission from the designated Exercise Lead.
The Department for Transport issued these rules to facilitate the safe conduct of a planned multi-agency exercise.
UK Sanctions Rules: List Updates and Text Corrections
Corrected typographical errors and statutory citations in the 2026 Sanctions Regulations.
This correction slip amends The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 to rectify clerical errors in the original text.
It directs changes to specific footnote citations, clarifies the wording of regulatory paragraphs, and modifies the Explanatory Note to accurately list which regional sanctions regimes—including those for Lebanon, Venezuela, and Yemen—are subject to various amendments regarding export offences, currency units, and licensing notifications.
Correction to Planning Permitted Development Order 2026
Corrected a typographical error in a footnote citation within the 2026 planning regulations.
This correction slip amends a typographical error found in the footnote of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026.
It directs that the reference to a previous Statutory Instrument be updated to the correct sequence number.
The change applies to the published version of the Order managed by the King's Printer.