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 | 129 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 | 24 | 2 |
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| Local Government | 43 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 1 |
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Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 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
- 29th Jul 26 Prohibited aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet within 0.5 nautical miles of Litchborough due to an emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 29th Jul 26 Activated a new industrial relations Code of Practice for electronic and workplace voting in trade union ballots starting 25 August 2026. View Economy Justice Labour
- 29th Jul 26 Created an immediate emergency no-fly zone below 4,100 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Carmarthen. View Justice Transport
- 29th Jul 26 Expanded trade union balloting methods to include electronic, hybrid, and workplace voting while updating unfair dismissal protections. View Economy Justice Labour Technology
- 29th Jul 26 Prohibited unauthorized flight below 5,000 feet near Blackpool seafront during scheduled air displays on 8 and 9 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 28th Jul 26 Corrected technical drafting errors and internal cross-references within the 2026 Infected Blood compensation regulations. View Benefits and Welfare Health and Social Care Justice
- 28th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone over Chelmsford at altitudes below 1,000 feet to facilitate emergency response efforts. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Jul 26 Transferred the regulation of waste carriers and brokers into the environmental permitting framework and introduced new identification requirements for waste transport drivers. View Environment Justice Local Government Transport Trade
- 28th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace near Wycombe Air Park for the Speedbird Air Festival on 4 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 28th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace zone around East Kirby to ensure safety during scheduled aerial displays. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 28th Jul 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Belfast to ensure public safety during a large-scale festival. View Culture and Sport Devolution Justice Transport
- 28th Jul 26 Introduced a credit-based system for higher education tuition fee limits in England for courses starting from January 2027. View Economy Education Justice
- 27th Jul 26 Prohibited aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet within two nautical miles of Chelmsford due to an emergency. View Justice Transport
- 27th Jul 26 Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Liverpool with immediate effect on 27 July 2026. View Justice Transport
- 26th Jul 26 Corrected typographical errors and statutory citations in the 2026 Firefighters' Pension amendment. View Benefits and Welfare Local Government
- 24th Jul 26 Expanded infected blood compensation eligibility and increased award amounts for childhood infections, interferon treatments, and unethical research practices. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Health and Social Care Justice Armed Forces and Veterans
- 24th Jul 26 Established an immediate emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in central Liverpool. View Justice Transport
- 24th Jul 26 Revoked previous regulations that restricted helicopter flights in a specified area. View Transport
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Litchborough, Northamptonshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed on the airspace near Litchborough, Northamptonshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictive measures are no longer required for public safety or interest.
The instrument applies to all aircraft operations within the specified geographic area, restoring standard air navigation rules with immediate effect from 30 July 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Carmarthen area of Wales.
By cancelling the prior Statutory Instrument, the Secretary of State restores standard airspace access to all pilots and aircraft operators.
The order took effect at 3:00 p.m. on 30 July 2026, based on a determination that the emergency justification for the restriction no longer exists.
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2026
This Order modifies the permitted development rights for domestic renewable energy installations in England, establishing distinct regulatory criteria for dwellinghouses and blocks of flats.
It introduces height, protrusion, and surface area limits for solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal equipment, while specifically prohibiting the installation of plug-in solar equipment on wooden or timber-clad exterior surfaces.
The Order applies to residential developers and homeowners, mandating that equipment installed in sensitive locations—such as conservation areas or near highways—meets stricter visual and dimensional standards to qualify for planning permission without a full application.
These Regulations extend the timeframe for ecclesiastical office holders to refer matters to an Employment Tribunal if they fail to receive required documentation regarding their terms of service. The instrument specifically doubles the period from three months to six months following the termination of an appointment for an office holder to file a reference concerning missing statements of particulars, changes to office, or stipend details.
These changes apply to clergy and other ecclesiastical office holders within the Church of England under the 2009 Regulations.
The Ecclesiastical Property (Exceptions from Requirement for Consent to Dealings) Order 2026
This Order increases the financial threshold below which parochial church councils and certain ecclesiastical trusts are exempt from obtaining consent from the diocesan board of finance for property transactions.
It directs that the previous capital limit of £250,000 be replaced with £400,000, while maintaining the secondary condition that the transaction amount must be lower than the body's annual unrestricted income.
This instrument applies to the Archbishops' Council, diocesan boards of finance, and parochial church councils within the Church of England.
The Abuse Redress Rules 2026
These regulations amend the fee structure for medical practitioners applying for registration with the General Medical Council.
They specifically revoke the 'fixed fee' previously applicable to certain doctors with overseas qualifications, requiring them instead to pay the standard registration fee.
These changes apply to any medical practitioner qualified outside the UK who seeks inclusion in the GMC register on or after 1 April 2024.
The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026
This Order expands the scope of functions for which the Secretary of State may charge fees relating to immigration and nationality.
It specifically authorizes the introduction of fees for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and for 'contact point services' provided to applicants, such as telephone or email support.
The provisions apply to the Home Office and affect individuals seeking entry to or leave to remain in the United Kingdom, as well as those applying for British citizenship.
The Net Zero Teesside (Amendment) Order 2026
This Order modifies the design parameters for the Net Zero Teesside carbon capture and power project by increasing the permitted inner diameters of two specific stacks.
It directs that the inner diameter for the heat recovery steam generator stack be increased from 6.5 meters to 9.0 meters and the absorber stack be increased from 6.6 meters to 7.0 meters.
The order applies to the developers and operators authorized under the original 2024 development consent order, administered by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.