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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 | 13 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 1 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 16 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
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| Finance | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | |||
| Benefits and Welfare | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 3rd Sept 26 Expanded trade sanctions to prohibit the import of Russian iron and steel products processed in third countries starting December 2024. View Economy Foreign Policy Justice Trade
- 3rd Sept 26 Revoked the emergency regulations that restricted flying in the vicinity of Pantside, Wales. View Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Cancelled emergency airspace restrictions in Pontypridd, South Wales, effective 3 September 2026. View Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in the Llantrisant area of South Wales with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Dowlais area of South Wales effective 3 September 2026. View Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesborough area with immediate effect on 3 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Blaenavon area of South Wales with immediate effect on 3 September 2026. View Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Revoked emergency airspace restrictions in Ringwood, Hampshire, with immediate effect on 3 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Introduced mandatory three-year enhanced DBS checks for pharmacy staff and restricted pharmacists from dispensing prescriptions issued by their own employees. View Health and Social Care Justice Labour
- 2nd Sept 26 Authorized regulators to impose civil financial penalties and stop notices for environmental offenses in England. View Agriculture Environment Justice Local Government
- 2nd Sept 26 Added fifteen synthetic opioids to the list of Class A controlled drugs and reclassified one cannabinoid receptor agonist from Class B to Class A. View Health and Social Care Justice Science
- 2nd Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in Blackpool on 4 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 2nd Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted no-fly zone below 6,000 feet in the vicinity of Ayr for the 2026 International Ayr Show. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 2nd Sept 26 Established temporary no-fly zones and altitude limits across Ceredigion to manage airspace safety during the 2026 Rali Ceredigion motor rally. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 2nd Sept 26 Activated new sentencing laws that reduce the time most prisoners must serve before release, implemented via a phased timeline between October 2026 and June 2027. View Civil Liberties Defence Justice Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Removed emergency flight restrictions in Billing, Northampton with immediate effect from 1 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Deri area of South Wales with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Stourbridge area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Lewes area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Brought into force updated statutory guidance for identifying and protecting vulnerable individuals within the immigration detention system. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 1st Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Ferndale area of South Wales with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone for unmanned aircraft in Middlesborough due to an emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesbrough area with immediate effect on 24 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Middlesborough effective 22 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Updated the registered postcode for one school and revoked the religious character designation for eight closed independent schools. View Education Local Government
- 28th Aug 26 Restricted the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft near Murrayfield Stadium during a public event on 28 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 27th Aug 26 Restricted the 1 September 2026 commencement of pupil referral unit provisions to England only. View Devolution Education Local Government
- 27th Aug 26 Activated legal provisions requiring enhanced background checks for supervised staff working with children starting September 2026. View Education Health and Social Care Justice Labour
- 26th Aug 26 Designated Barnet Hill Academy as a school with an Islamic religious character effective 27 August 2026. View Education Local Government
- 26th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations in the vicinity of Melcombe Bingham for national defence purposes on 26 August 2026. View Defence Transport
The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Information Provision and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Expanded trade sanctions to prohibit the import of Russian iron and steel products processed in third countries starting December 2024.
These Regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to expand trade restrictions on iron and steel products.
The instrument prohibits the import of specified iron and steel products that have been processed in a third country using Russian-origin materials.
It also introduces new definitions for 'relevant processed iron or steel products' and updates the list of prohibited items in Schedule 3B. The Secretary of State is granted the authority to issue licenses for activities that would otherwise be prohibited under these new measures.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pantside, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked the emergency regulations that restricted flying in the vicinity of Pantside, Wales.
This instrument revokes the emergency flight restrictions previously established for the Pantside area of Wales.
By exercising powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016, the Secretary of State for Transport removes the legal prohibition on unauthorized aircraft entering the specified airspace.
The regulation applies to all civil aviation operators and pilots who were previously restricted from flying in the vicinity of Pantside.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pontypridd, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Cancelled emergency airspace restrictions in Pontypridd, South Wales, effective 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Pontypridd area of South Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport removes these limitations under the powers conferred by the Air Navigation Order 2016, effective immediately from 2:58 p.m. on 3 September 2026.
The order applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated airspace.
Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in the Llantrisant area of South Wales with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Llantrisant area of South Wales.
The Secretary of State directs that the restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest, as the emergency that prompted them has concluded.
The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots, effectively reopening the previously restricted airspace with immediate effect from 2:50 p.m. on 3 September 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Dowlais area of South Wales effective 3 September 2026.
These Regulations lift emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Dowlais area of South Wales.
By revoking the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, the Secretary of State restores standard airspace access.
The instrument applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the specified emergency zone.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesborough area with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Middlesborough area, effectively reopening the airspace to general traffic.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order following a determination that the public interest no longer requires these specific flight limitations.
The revocation applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated zone under S.I. 2026/945 and takes effect immediately upon signing.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Blaenavon, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Blaenavon area of South Wales with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
This statutory instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Blaenavon, South Wales.
It directs that the prohibition on aircraft operating in the specified area is no longer in effect, restoring standard aviation access.
The regulations apply to all pilots and aircraft operators who were previously restricted by the original emergency order.
Revoked emergency airspace restrictions in Ringwood, Hampshire, with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Ringwood, Hampshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictive instrument, S.I. 2026/916, is no longer in effect, thereby reopening the airspace to all civil aviation.
The order applies to all aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified zone.