Legislation Published May 2026

Legislation Tracker is your source for clear, concise explanations of Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments introduced in the United Kingdom.

We break down the technical legal jargon of each piece of legislation, explaining in plain language what it means and its potential impact.

Summary

  • 8th May 26 The Regulations amended the 2014 rules to subject temporary treatment of injury or disease at sporting and cultural events to CQC regulation, while phasing the commencement from September 2026 to December 2027. View
  • 7th May 26 A correction notice was issued to amend typographical errors within the original Statutory Instrument by consistently changing 'Carer's Additional Person Payment' to 'Carer Additional Person Payment'. View
  • 6th May 26 The Regulations detailed how statutory workplace pension contributions deducted by an employer affect the calculation of an applicable individual's pay for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage. View
  • 6th May 26 The Regulations amended the 2024 Biodiversity Gain Site Register Regulations by incorporating provisions related to development consent granted under the Planning Act 2008 and defining key site and development terms. View
  • 5th May 26 A URL link within the Explanatory Note of The Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026 was corrected to point to the accurate guidance on publishing plan data. View
  • 5th May 26 A new Article 465A was inserted into the retained Capital Requirements Regulation (EU No 575/2013) to mandate a transitional period, running from January 1st to December 31st, 2027, exempting credit institutions and certain investment firms from applying specific new PRA market risk model rules. View
  • 5th May 26 The Secretary of State revoked the emergency flying restrictions previously imposed over the Southway, Plymouth area via a prior statutory instrument. View
  • 5th May 26 The Secretary of State imposed immediate, temporary flying restrictions below 3,500 feet over a specified one-mile radius near Bristol due to a public interest emergency, effective May 3rd, 2026. View
  • 1st May 26 The regulations established the definitive contractual framework for primary medical services provision under the NHS in England. View
  • 1st May 26 Amended the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees Order 2013 to introduce new fees for proceedings under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and updated definitions and fee structures. View
  • 1st May 26 Specific parts of the Football Governance Act 2025, covering owner suitability, club duties, and IFR investigatory powers, were brought into force on May 5, 2026. View
  • 1st May 26 The Secretary of State made regulations imposing temporary flight restrictions below 3,500 feet around Headcorn Aerodrome for flying displays scheduled from June 26th to June 28th, 2026. View

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 8th May 26

These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State, amend the 2014 Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations by removing two specific exemptions from the definition of 'regulated activities' concerning the temporary treatment of disease, disorder, or injury provided at sporting grounds, gymnasiums, or during cultural events; consequently, such treatments will become subject to regulation by the Care Quality Commission, while an exception for incidental transport services during these events is retained, with amendments coming into force in phases starting September 2026 and fully by December 2027 across England and Wales.

Correction Slip

This statutory instrument correction notice addresses typographical errors within The Income Tax (Tax Treatment of Scottish Carer Supplement and Exemption of Carer's Additional Person Payment) Regulations 2026, specifically requiring that the term 'Carer's Additional Person Payment' be uniformly corrected to 'Carer Additional Person Payment' throughout the main title, the first regulation, regulation 2(5), and the Explanatory Note to ensure precise legal drafting and consistency.

The Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026

The National Minimum Wage (Workplace Retirement Pension Scheme) Regulations 2005 establish the method by which employers must calculate an individual's pay when determining compliance with the National Minimum Wage, specifically detailing how statutory contributions deducted for an employee's workplace retirement pension scheme affect the final pay figure used for minimum wage assessment.

The Biodiversity Gain Site Register (Amendment) Regulations 2026

These 2026 Regulations amend the 2024 Biodiversity Gain Site Register Regulations, primarily by extending their application to include development consent granted under the Planning Act 2008, in addition to standard planning permission.

The amendments introduce specific definitions for 'biodiversity gain site' and 'development', and modify regulations concerning which land is eligible for registration, the content required for registration applications, and the process for allocating recorded habitat enhancement to developments requiring development consent.

Correction Slip

This statutory instrument document, identified as a CORRECTION to The Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026, amends the published Explanatory Note by correcting an incorrect government guidance URL on page 4.

Specifically, it substitutes 'https://www.gov.uk/guidance/' with the correct link 'https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/publish-your-plan-data/publish-yourplan-data' to ensure the guidance on how to publish plan data is accurately referenced.

The Capital Requirements Regulation (Market Risk Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 5th May 26

These Statutory Instruments, made by the Treasury and coming into force on December 30th, 2026, insert a new Article 465A into the retained Capital Requirements Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 575/2013) to establish a transitional provision for calculating market risk capital requirements.

This provision mandates that credit institutions and Part 4A investment firms must suspend the application of specific, newly introduced PRA rules (concerning internal models and related requirements) between January 1st, 2027, and December 31st, 2027, allowing them time to transition their methodologies before the revocation of the relevant EU-derived provisions takes full effect, with the Treasury retaining the power to extend this period.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Southway, Plymouth) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 5th May 26

These Regulations immediately revoke the previous emergency order that restricted flying over the Southway area of Plymouth because the Secretary of State determined the necessity for the emergency restriction no longer exists in the public interest.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 enacts immediate, emergency-based restrictions on all aircraft flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a one-nautical-mile radius centred on specific coordinates near Bristol, authorizing the restriction by the Secretary of State for Transport due to a matter affecting public interest, with exemptions only for aircraft operating under directions from the Avon and Somerset Police.