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 | 35 | 72 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 |
| Economy | 4 | 19 | 30 | 67 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | ||
| Transport | 2 | 25 | 56 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| Local Government | 2 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 |
| Finance | 3 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | ||
| Benefits and Welfare | 8 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 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
- 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
Extended the transitional financial services market access between the UK and Gibraltar by twelve months.
These regulations extend the duration of transitional financial services arrangements between the United Kingdom and Gibraltar until 31 December 2027.
They ensure that specific categories of Gibraltar-based firms can continue to operate in the UK market and that comparable UK firms maintain access to the Gibraltar market under existing rules.
The instrument applies to financial services firms authorized in either jurisdiction that rely on these reciprocal market access provisions.
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026
Activated multiple sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 concerning domestic abuse, stalking, internet suspensions, and historic juvenile convictions.
These Regulations bring into force various provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland between November 2026 and January 2027.
The instrument activates new criminal offences regarding child sexual abuse manuals, establishes powers for internet address suspensions, and introduces Stalking and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders.
It also mandates the issuance of statutory guidance on honour-based abuse and stalking, while providing for the disregard of historic convictions for minors involved in loitering or soliciting.
The regulations apply to the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, and individuals subject to criminal proceedings or protective orders.
The Bus Franchising Assessment (Approved Persons) (England) Regulations 2026
Defined the professional qualifications required for individuals to independently audit and report on proposed bus franchising schemes in England.
These Regulations define the categories of individuals and entities authorized to act as 'approved persons' for auditing bus franchising assessments in England.
Under the Transport Act 2000, local transport authorities must obtain an independent report from an approved person before establishing or varying a bus franchising scheme.
The regulations limit this role to chartered accountants from specified professional bodies, qualified local auditors, and senior transport professionals with experience in financial appraisal and strategic project management.
The Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Expanded the types of government funding used to reduce electricity supplier levies and removed the mandatory three-quarter repayment deadline for those funds.
These Regulations amend the 2014 framework for the Contracts for Difference (CFD) scheme to expand how government funding can be used to offset the levy charged to electricity suppliers.
They remove restrictive definitions that previously limited qualifying government funds to those provided under specific sections of the Energy Act 2013 and abolish the mandatory three-quarter repayment rule.
The instrument applies to the CFD counterparty and all licensed electricity suppliers in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, adjusting how quarterly contributions and interim levy rates are calculated based on the terms of provided government financial assistance.
The Control of Asbestos (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026
Mandated that asbestos site clearance assessments be performed by an independent person not appointed by the removal contractor.
These Regulations amend the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to mandate that site clearance assessments and reoccupation certifications must be conducted by an independent party.
The instrument prohibits the employer responsible for asbestos cleaning from appointing the person who assesses that same work.
It further requires that individuals or bodies conducting air testing and site inspections hold specific ISO accreditations and updates references to health and safety legislation applied outside Great Britain.
The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 7) Regulations 2026
Updated official tariff documents to lower import duties on industrial steel and eliminate duties on kerosene, fertilisers, and food products.
These Regulations update the UK's customs tariff regime by amending three existing sets of regulations to reference updated versions of official tariff documents.
The Treasury directs a reduction in import duties for steel goods used in manufacturing bright bar, wire, and linepipe, and suspends duties entirely for kerosene, fertilisers, and specific agricultural goods.
These changes apply to all importers in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, though the document explicitly excludes goods originating from Russia or Belarus from the duty suspensions.
The measures take effect on 26 November 2026.
The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (Commencement No. 5) and English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026
Activated legal requirements for English authorities to create spatial development strategies and prioritise brownfield land for new developments.
This statutory instrument brings into force specific sections of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 concerning regional planning and land use.
It directs strategic planning authorities to prepare spatial development strategies and introduces a requirement for the Secretary of State to mandate the prioritisation of brownfield land development.
These regulations apply to local and strategic planning authorities in England, establishing the legal commencement dates for these new planning duties in November 2026.
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.