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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 | 35 | 72 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 |
| Economy | 19 | 30 | 67 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Transport | 25 | 56 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 |
| Local Government | 24 | 30 | 16 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 |
| Finance | 7 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | ||
| Benefits and Welfare | 8 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 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
- 28th Oct 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in Derry/Londonderry during the Halloween Festival on 31 October 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Oct 26 Activated legal provisions restricting the parental responsibility of individuals who kill the other parent of their child, effective 18th December 2026. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 27th Oct 26 Corrected internal cross-references in article 9 of the Steeple Renewables Project Order 2026. View Energy Environment Infrastructure
- 27th Oct 26 Enacted a revised statutory Code of Practice setting standards for workplace access and prohibiting unfair practices during trade union recognition and derecognition procedures from 30 October 2026. View Economy Justice Labour
- 27th Oct 26 Updated the procedural framework for the Family Court to review and manage prohibited steps orders issued by the Crown Court. View Justice Local Government
- 27th Oct 26 Updated insurance requirements, booking procedures, and commencement dates for the regulation of London pedicabs. View Economy Justice Local Government Transport
- 27th Oct 26 Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones in Llanelli on 20 November 2026 to protect public safety during a large gathering. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 26th Oct 26 Updated technical standards for emergency call centres to enable 4G and 5G vehicle eCall functionality while extending support for legacy standards until 2031. View Infrastructure Justice Technology Transport
- 26th Oct 26 Transferred the power to authorize street work charges from central government to regional Mayors effective 29 October 2026. View Devolution Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 26th Oct 26 Established temporary restricted airspace and altitude limits for a helicopter flight transiting through five English counties on 26 October 2026. View Transport
- 23rd Oct 26 Lifted emergency flight restrictions in Plymouth, Devon, effective immediately on 23 October 2026. View Transport
- 23rd Oct 26 Delayed the implementation of new anti-social behaviour case review procedures that were due to begin on 26 October 2026. View Justice Local Government
- 23rd Oct 26 Authorized MLA College Ltd to grant taught awards and degrees in specific subjects for a four-year period starting 25 October 2026. View Economy Education Environment Science Transport
- 22nd Oct 26 Adjusted marine licensing fees, introduced annual inflation-linked increases, and modified exemptions for activities affecting Highly Protected Marine Areas. View Economy Environment Infrastructure Transport
- 22nd Oct 26 Amended the EMIR Regulation to establish permanent notification and exemption procedures for intragroup derivative transactions involving UK and overseas entities. View Economy Finance Justice Trade
- 22nd Oct 26 Established temporary restricted airspace zones across five English counties for a scheduled helicopter flight on 23 October 2026. View Transport
- 22nd Oct 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions in the vicinity of RAF Fairford with immediate effect. View Defence Transport
- 21st Oct 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Plymouth, Devon, effective immediately on 21 October 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 21st Oct 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Drymen and Stirling area with immediate effect on 21 October 2026. View Transport
- 21st Oct 26 Activated a revised ACAS Code of Practice governing trade union time off entitlements effective from 30 October 2026. View Economy Justice Labour
- 20th Oct 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft near Aberfan during the 60th anniversary memorial event on 21 October 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 20th Oct 26 Established statutory timelines, conditions for access refusal, and financial penalties for trade union workplace access requests. View Economy Justice Labour Trade
- 20th Oct 26 Prohibited employers from subjecting workers to detriments for taking industrial action and enabled tribunal award adjustments for related claims. View Justice Labour Trade
The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Adjusted industrial disease compensation rates for dependants and updated administrative procedures for claims involving deceased persons.
These Regulations amend the 1988 Regulations governing lump sum compensation for workers suffering from specific industrial lung diseases and their dependants.
The instrument aligns the payment rates for dependants with those of disabled sufferers, removes supplementary top-up payments for specific conditions like mesothelioma, and replaces references to abolished medical boards with modern medical practitioners.
It applies to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and affects claimants in England, Wales, and Scotland who become eligible for payments on or after 31 October 2026.
The Transport and Works (Applications, Objections, Listed Buildings, Inquiries and Decisions Procedure) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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.
These Regulations amend procedural rules for transport and works projects in England and Wales to accelerate the application and inquiry process.
They establish a three-month statutory deadline for closing public inquiries and for the Secretary of State to issue decisions following an inquiry or written representation period.
The instrument also integrates new processes for deemed listed building consent, conservation area consent, and marine licences, while shortening objection periods and response windows for written procedures in England.
The rules apply to the Secretary of State, the Marine Management Organisation, Natural Resources Wales, and applicants for orders under the Transport and Works Act 1992.
The Transport Infrastructure (Fees) Regulations 2026
Authorized public authorities to charge cost-recovery fees for services related to highways, railways, and tramway infrastructure applications starting 20 November 2026.
These regulations authorize specific public authorities, including the Environment Agency and National Highways, to charge fees for services provided in connection with transport infrastructure projects under the Highways Act 1980 and the Transport and Works Act 1992.
The document establishes a cost-recovery framework where fees must not exceed the reasonable costs incurred by the authority and requires that fee structures be published online. The regulations apply to highway authorities and applicants for transport orders in England and Wales, with specific provisions for cross-border projects.
Warm Home Discount Scheme: 2026 Correction Notice
Corrected typographical errors and shifted the commencement date of the Warm Home Discount reconciliation rules to 28 September 2026.
This document issues formal corrections to the Warm Home Discount (Reconciliation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
It amends the commencement date from 29 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 and standardizes technical terminology related to gas and electricity unit rates.
These changes apply to energy suppliers and the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) involved in the Warm Home Discount reconciliation process.
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
Added the Local Audit Office to the Local Government Pension Scheme and designated Wolverhampton City Council as the administering authority for its employees.
These Regulations amend the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 to include the Local Audit Office as a scheme employer.
The instrument grants Local Audit Office employees eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme and designates Wolverhampton City Council as the body responsible for administering their pension funds.
These changes apply to all employees of the Local Audit Office established under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026.
The Bus Services Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2026
Activated legal provisions for zero-emission bus mandates and expanded the criteria for independent auditors of local bus franchising schemes.
These Regulations bring sections 9 and 37 of the Bus Services Act 2025 into force on 29 October 2026 for England.
The Regulations empower the Secretary of State to define "approved persons" for auditing bus franchising assessments and to set a future deadline for the transition to zero-emission local bus services.
Additionally, the instrument establishes transitional rules for franchising authorities, requiring them to adhere to existing assessment reporting standards until new regulations defining approved professionals are enacted.
Reduced the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge to 20% for first-time home purchases exceeding the price cap and established refund procedures for failed completions.
These Regulations amend the Individual Savings Account Regulations 1998 to lower the financial penalty for Lifetime ISA (LISA) holders who use their savings to buy a first home that exceeds the statutory price cap.
The instrument reduces the withdrawal charge from 25% to 20% for these specific cases and mandates that account managers refund the charge if a purchase fails and the funds are returned to the account.
These rules apply to LISA account managers and investors in relation to all withdrawals made on or after 29 October 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Derry, Londonderry) Regulations 2026
Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in Derry/Londonderry during the Halloween Festival on 31 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Derry/Londonderry on 31 October 2026.
The restriction applies to all drone operators from 16:00 to 23:00 UTC, except those granted specific permission by the Police Service of Northern Ireland Silver Commander for the Derry Halloween Festival.
The measure aims to ensure public safety during a large-scale public gathering.