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 | 2 | 24 | 36 | 35 | 53 | 6 | 9 | 42 | 37 | 27 | 80 | 95 |
| Economy | 3 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 29 | 55 | |
| Finance | 5 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 27 | |
| Local Government | 1 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 31 |
| Transport | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 41 | 45 |
| Benefits and Welfare | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 20th Jul 26 Replaced fixed decommissioning fees with a system of hourly charges and cost recovery for government work on offshore oil and gas abandonment programmes. View Economy Energy Environment Justice
- 20th Jul 26 Activated statutory requirements for bus staff training and local transport byelaws starting 5 August 2026. View Infrastructure Justice Labour Local Government Transport
- 20th Jul 26 Updated nuclear material reporting deadlines, extended record retention to 30 years, and revised facility design questionnaires to align UK safeguards with international obligations. View Economy Energy Environment Justice Trade
- 20th Jul 26 Reduced the maximum wholesale roaming charges for calls, texts, and data services in EEA EFTA countries. View Economy Foreign Policy Technology Trade
- 19th Jul 26 Corrected a typographical error in Regulation 6 regarding section numbering. View Economy Trade
- 19th Jul 26 Added a missing paragraph to the preamble of the Network Rail Order 2026 to record the publication date of the Secretary of State's determination. View Infrastructure Transport
- 19th Jul 26 Corrected a typographical error in the Explanatory Note of a previous Employment Rights Act commencement order. View Justice Labour
- 17th Jul 26 Authorized the use of standard plugs for plug-in solar microgenerators up to 800 watts and mandated compliance with a new interim product specification. View Economy Energy Environment Justice Technology
- 17th Jul 26 Increased Capacity Market termination fees and credit cover requirements while updating rules for insolvency-related payment withholding and supplier reconciliation schedules. View Economy Energy Finance Infrastructure Justice
- 17th Jul 26 Extending deadlines for chemical data submissions and statutory compliance checks by the Health and Safety Executive. View Economy Environment Health and Social Care Trade
- 17th Jul 26 Designated the IRGC, IMCR, and GRU Volunteer Corps as foreign power threat entities under national security law. View Civil Liberties Defence Foreign Policy Justice
- 17th Jul 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in Cambridge on 20 July 2026 due to a Royal visit. View Justice Transport
- 17th Jul 26 Increased professional registration fees and modernized fitness to practise hearing procedures for nurses and midwives. View Economy Health and Social Care Justice Labour
- 17th Jul 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the South Cerney area for a 46-hour window in July 2026 due to VIP visits. View Defence Justice Transport
- 16th Jul 26 Reconstituted the Warboys, Somersham and Pidley Internal Drainage Board to reduce its elected membership from 21 to 15. View Agriculture Environment Local Government
- 16th Jul 26 Transferred local planning authority and specific statutory functions for the Oxford Street development area to the Oxford Street Development Corporation. View Economy Housing Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 16th Jul 26 Expanded the definition of eligible generators under the Contracts for Difference scheme to include operators of existing nuclear power stations. View Economy Energy Environment Infrastructure
- 16th Jul 26 Brought into force updated statutory guidance for identifying and assessing vulnerable persons in immigration detention. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 16th Jul 26 Adjusted speed limit classifications, road lengths, and traffic regulation plans for the M25 Junction 10 and A3 interchange project. View Infrastructure Justice Transport
- 16th Jul 26 Activated updated statutory guidance for identifying and protecting vulnerable adults within the UK immigration detention system starting July 2024. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 16th Jul 26 Increased the mandatory health surcharge for UK visa applicants to £1,035 per year for adults and £776 for students and minors. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Health and Social Care Immigration
- 16th Jul 26 Revoked the 2010 Order that directed OFCOM to manage wireless spectrum licenses and auctions. View Economy Science Technology
- 16th Jul 26 Designated and brought into force updated statutory guidance for the protection of vulnerable adults in immigration detention. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 16th Jul 26 Removed the maximum cap of £250,000 for variable monetary penalties issued for environmental law violations. View Environment Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 16th Jul 26 Expanded UK trade sanctions to prohibit the import of third-country processed diamonds and high-value Russian jewelry. View Economy Finance Foreign Policy Trade
- 16th Jul 26 Updated the list of sports grounds requiring safety certificates to include Rochdale and York stadiums while removing Barrow and Harrogate grounds. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government
- 16th Jul 26 Activated legal provisions establishing a new Local Audit Office and reforming local government pension accounting and audit committee requirements from 15 July 2026. View Benefits and Welfare Devolution Economy Finance Local Government
- 16th Jul 26 Substituted a dynamic road designation process for a fixed list of highways managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority. View Economy Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 16th Jul 26 Revoked the temporary legal protections that preserved free school lunch eligibility for specific groups during the transition to Universal Credit. View Benefits and Welfare Education Local Government
- 16th Jul 26 Authorized new maximum toll charges for the Dunham Bridge and revoked the 2023 tolling regulations. View Economy Infrastructure Transport
The Offshore (Oil and Gas) Installation and Pipeline Abandonment Charges (Revocation) Regulations 2026
These regulations establish a new charging regime for the decommissioning and abandonment of offshore oil and gas installations and pipelines in the United Kingdom.
They authorize the Secretary of State to recover costs from persons who have been served with a 'section 29 notice' by applying hourly rates for administrative, decommissioning, and environmental specialist staff, plus additional expenses for commissioned work.
The regulations apply to all holders of abandonment notices for offshore installations and submarine pipelines, excluding carbon dioxide pipelines, and clarify that all such holders are jointly and severally liable for the accrued charges.
The Bus Services Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
These Regulations bring into force several sections of the Bus Services Act 2025 on 5 August 2026, primarily affecting local transport authorities, bus operators, and their employees.
The provisions grant new powers to vehicle inspectors, authorize the creation of local and London-based bus byelaws, and introduce mandatory staff training regarding disability, crime, and anti-social behaviour.
The instrument also establishes practical deadlines for staff to complete this training, with specific transitional windows extending to late 2028 and 2029 depending on when an individual was employed.
The Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations amend existing nuclear safeguards and fee structures to update reporting requirements, terminology, and administrative timelines for operators of qualifying nuclear facilities in the United Kingdom.
They direct operators to provide more detailed design information, extended records retention, and adjusted notice periods for the import and export of nuclear material while authorizing the Office for Nuclear Regulation to recover costs for its expanded oversight activities.
These rules apply to all nuclear facility operators, carriers, and agents handling qualifying nuclear material across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations lower the maximum wholesale rates that mobile service providers may charge each other for roaming services in specific territories covered by the UK-EEA EFTA Free Trade Agreement.
The order reduces the price caps for making telephone calls and sending SMS messages, and establishes a two-stage reduction for data transmission charges.
These changes apply to mobile network operators providing roaming services under the international agreement between the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
This document issues a technical correction to The Provision of Services (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026.
It modifies Regulation 6 to ensure the correct alphanumeric reference is used within the text.
The correction applies to any person or agency interpreting or enforcing the service provision standards established by the original 2026 instrument.
Correction Slip
This statutory instrument issues a formal correction to the preamble of the Network Rail (Old Oak Common Great Western Mainline Track Access) Order 2026.
It directs the insertion of a specific paragraph confirming that the Secretary of State's determination was published online on 18 May 2026.
This administrative amendment applies to the official printed and digital versions of the original Order to ensure procedural accuracy.
This instrument amends the Explanatory Note of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026 to correct a grammatical error.
It substitutes the word 'brings' for 'bring' in the fourth paragraph of the note.
The document applies to the King's Printer and those responsible for the publication and maintenance of UK statutory instruments.
The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 and Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations permit the use of standard plugs for plug-in solar microgenerators with a maximum output of 800 watts, provided they meet specific safety criteria.
They authorize notified bodies to approve plugs that do not fully conform to British Standard BS 1363 solely because they facilitate electricity generation.
The instrument applies to manufacturers of plug-in solar devices, notified bodies responsible for safety certification, and consumers in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (though grid-related amendments apply only to Great Britain).