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 | 13 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 | 24 |
| Economy | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Local Government | 2 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| Finance | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 13 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Technology | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 10th Aug 26 Revised the standard licence conditions for released prisoners and introduced new requirements for disclosing passport information. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 10th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Wychnor area with immediate effect on 10 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 800 feet in a specific South Yorkshire emergency zone. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Chelmsford area with immediate effect on 7 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Established an emergency no-fly zone below 2,300 feet around Wychnor starting 6 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome during specific windows on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 to facilitate a Royal Aero Club Air Race. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations within a 4-nautical-mile radius of RAF Syerston on 20 August 2026 for public safety during air displays. View Defence Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Reading Festival between 26 and 31 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone near Eastbourne for public safety during the 2026 International Airshow. View Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft near Clacton-on-Sea for the duration of the 2026 Clacton Airshow. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and designated its operational urban development area effective 23 July 2026. View Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 3rd Aug 26 Corrected a terminological error in police vetting regulations by replacing 'police candidate' with 'police officer'. View Justice Labour
- 3rd Aug 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester with immediate effect. View Transport
- 3rd Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Llanwonno, Wales, effective 3 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 31st Jul 26 Removed the £250,000 cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offences in England. View Economy Environment Justice Local Government
- 31st Jul 26 Activated key sections of the Immigration Act 2014 regarding removal powers and restricted appeal rights. View Civil Liberties Immigration Justice
- 30th Jul 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Litchborough area of Northamptonshire with immediate effect. View Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions in Carmarthen with immediate effect from 30 July 2026. View Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Amended planning rules for domestic solar equipment to introduce new height limits, protrusion restrictions, and safety-related prohibitions for timber-clad buildings. View Energy Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 30th Jul 26 Extended the time limit for ecclesiastical office holders to file Employment Tribunal claims regarding missing written particulars from three months to six months. View Justice Labour
- 30th Jul 26 Revised upward the maximum value of ecclesiastical property transactions exempt from diocesan consent from £250,000 to £400,000. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government
- 30th Jul 26 Adjusted the fees payable to the General Medical Council by medical practitioners with overseas qualifications starting April 2024. View Health and Social Care Immigration Labour
- 30th Jul 26 Expanded the categories of immigration and nationality services for which the government can legally charge fees. View Economy Immigration Justice
- 30th Jul 26 Increased the permitted inner diameters for the heat recovery steam generator and absorber stacks at the Teesside infrastructure site. View Energy Environment Infrastructure Local Government
- 30th Jul 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft near the Principality Stadium in Cardiff during a large public gathering on 16 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Leeds Festival between 26 August and 31 August 2026 for public safety. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flights near Ashton Park, Bristol, during a three-day public event in August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 30th Jul 26 Updated the geographical coordinates for restricted airspace in Southport during jet formation displays. View Justice Transport
The Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licence Conditions) (Amendment and Revocation) Order 2026
Revised the standard licence conditions for released prisoners and introduced new requirements for disclosing passport information.
This Order updates the standard conditions applied to offenders released from prison on determinate sentences in England and Wales.
It mandates that offenders disclose passport details, obtain permission before applying for new travel documents, and keep supervising officers informed of all contact details and employment changes.
The Order applies to all offenders subject to supervision under Chapter 6 of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and defines the role of the supervising officer responsible for managing these individuals.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire with immediate effect.
These Regulations immediately lift emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire. By revoking the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026, the Secretary of State restores standard airspace permissions for all aircraft and drone operators.
The measure applies to all civilian and commercial flight activity within the coordinates formerly restricted by Statutory Instrument 2026/912.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Wychnor area with immediate effect on 10 August 2026.
This statutory instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Wychnor area.
It restores standard airspace access by revoking the specific emergency regulations that had prohibited or limited flight activity.
The order applies to all aircraft, including commercial flights, private aviation, and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and is effective immediately from the time of signing.
Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 800 feet in a specific South Yorkshire emergency zone.
These Regulations establish a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire, due to an active emergency.
The order prohibits the flight of any unmanned aircraft below 800 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.
These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of the South Yorkshire Police.
Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Chelmsford area with immediate effect on 7 August 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Chelmsford area by the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Chelmsford) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026.
The Secretary of State directs that these restrictions be lifted with immediate effect, allowing all aircraft to resume operations in the specified airspace.
The order applies to all pilots, aircraft operators, and air traffic control services previously subject to the emergency flight ban.
Established an emergency no-fly zone below 2,300 feet around Wychnor starting 6 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 2,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Wychnor, Staffordshire. The restriction applies immediately to all civil and private aviation, with the exception of aircraft operating under the instructions of Staffordshire Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to address an unspecified emergency in the interest of public safety.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sherburn-in-Elmet Air Race) Regulations 2026
Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome during specific windows on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 to facilitate a Royal Aero Club Air Race.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace near Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome to accommodate the Royal Aero Club Air Race on 22nd and 23rd August 2026.
The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified boundary during four distinct time windows.
The restrictions apply to all civil aircraft, excluding those that receive express permission from the Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome air-ground service or official race organizers.
Restricted flight operations within a 4-nautical-mile radius of RAF Syerston on 20 August 2026 for public safety during air displays.
These regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Royal Air Force Syerston to facilitate flying displays for the Royal Air Force Air Cadet National Air and Space Camp.
The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,300 feet within a four-nautical-mile radius of the base on 20 August 2026, between 09:30 and 16:30 UTC. These restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots, except those granted explicit permission by designated display directors or air traffic service personnel.