Legislation Published April 2026
Legislation Tracker is your source for clear, concise explanations of Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments introduced in the United Kingdom.
We break down the technical legal jargon of each piece of legislation, explaining in plain language what it means and its potential impact.
Summary
- 16th Apr 26 Schedule 1 amended specific sections and text within the Armed Forces Act 2006 relating to service discipline and complaints procedures. View
- 16th Apr 26 The Order introduced amendments to service pension entitlement regulations within the Armed Forces to ensure greater equality. View
- 16th Apr 26 The legislation established the statutory basis for providing income tax relief for investments made into qualifying unlisted companies under the Enterprise Investment Scheme. View
- 16th Apr 26 The Regulations amended the Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 to correct errors, introduce 'interchangeable goods' provisions under Chapter 6 for repayment/remission claims, and link Chapter 5 relief to Chapter 6 claims, while inserting a 'fit and proper person' test for certain claims. View
- 16th Apr 26 The commencement date for the Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 was officially changed from 20th April 2026 to 25th May 2026. View
- 16th Apr 26 The North East Combined Authority's maximum tolls for the Tyne Tunnel crossing were revised and specified in a new schedule, effective May 1, 2026, following the revocation of the 2025 toll revision order. View
- 15th Apr 26 The Armed Forces Act 2021 amended primary legislation relating to service discipline, administration, and service justice procedures within the UK Military. View
- 15th Apr 26 The Secretary of State exercised powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to immediately revoke the statutory instrument imposing emergency flying restrictions over a Leicestershire area because the emergency ceased to exist. View
- 15th Apr 26 The Regulations amended core CfD legislation to introduce flexible Sustainable Industry Reward budgets, adjust application window timelines, define processes for financial standard compliance, and update required contractual statements. View
- 15th Apr 26 The legislation restricted unmanned aircraft flights below 1,400 feet in the Firth of Forth area between April 19th and April 24th, 2026, due to Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier operations. View
- 14th Apr 26 The regulations amended the National Insurance Contributions framework for 2024/25 by revising Class 2 and Class 4 contribution rates and thresholds for self-employed individuals. View
- 14th Apr 26 Consolidated and updated key legislative provisions governing discipline, service complaints, and conditions of service for the UK armed forces. View
- 14th Apr 26 The regulations brought specified sections of the Sentencing Act 2026 into force across the UK on May 11, 2026, and June 1, 2026, affecting prison capacity reporting, community sentence completion, and licence termination for public protection sentences. View
- 14th Apr 26 The Secretary of State revoked the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Brize Norton) Regulations 2026, immediately ending specified flight limitations over RAF Brize Norton. View
- 14th Apr 26 The Order amended the procedural regulations governing how local planning authorities in England process, consult on, and determine applications for development management permission. View
- 14th Apr 26 The Act established the new State Pension structure, modified State Pension deferral rules, and made amendments concerning automatic enrolment and pension entitlements upon relationship breakdown. View
- 14th Apr 26 Corrected two typographical errors in The Lyme Regis, Bridport (West Bay) and Weymouth Harbour Revision Order 2026 regarding the terms 'principle'/'principal' and the place name 'Reis'/'Regis'. View
- 13th Apr 26 * The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dinas Powys, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 were revoked, immediately lifting emergency flight restrictions over the specified area. View
- 10th Apr 26 Regulations immediately restricted unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet over a specified area in Dinas Powys, Wales, due to an emergency. View
- 9th Apr 26 The regulations amended provisions within the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, and Employment and Support Allowance frameworks to exclude work and voluntary activities from being considered reasons for fresh benefit determinations or reassessments. View
- 9th Apr 26 The Office for Students revoked the 2022 and 2025 Orders granting degree awarding powers to Spurgeon's College because the institution ceased to be a registered higher education provider. View
- 8th Apr 26 The Rules amended the 2013 Tribunal Procedure for the Property Chamber to incorporate jurisdiction under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and adjusted provisions related to costs orders for Housing Act 1988 financial penalty appeals. View
- 7th Apr 26 A correction notice was issued for The Mental Health Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2026, amending a referencing error in a footnote. View
- 1st Apr 26 Enacted provisions expanding police powers regarding protests, public order offenses, and stop and search; concurrently made procedural changes affecting certain aspects of sentencing and the courts. View
- 1st Apr 26 The Order amended the Financial Promotion Order 2005, modifying regulations governing the promotion of financial services and investments within the UK. View
- 1st Apr 26 Two statutory instruments officially brought specific sections of the Mental Health Act 2025 into force on April 6th, 2026, covering human rights application to private providers and mandating a review of notification procedures for young inpatients in England. View
- 1st Apr 26 Corrected three instances of 'The Secretary' to read 'The Secretary of State' within Regulation 63A of the inserted provisions of The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. View
The Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order 2026
Schedule 1 mandates specific textual amendments to the Armed Forces Act 2006, focusing primarily on updating provisions related to service offences, the structure and jurisdiction of service courts, and the mechanisms for handling service complaints, thereby revising the existing framework for military law and discipline.
The Electronic Commerce (Amendment and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026
The Armed Forces (Entitlement to Service Pension Equality) Order 2010 adjusts the rules governing entitlement to service pensions for members of the Armed Forces, primarily to promote equality across different service personnel cohorts and address historical inconsistencies within the existing pension scheme framework.
Part 5 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 establishes the legislative framework for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), detailing the conditions under which individuals can claim income tax relief on investments made in qualifying shares issued by small, unlisted trading companies.
The provisions cover requirements for the issuing company, the nature of the shares, the qualifying trade, the maximum investment amounts, and the conditions under which the relief can be claimed, withdrawn, or is not available.
The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 modify the existing 2020 Regulations concerning customs duties in Northern Ireland post-EU exit by correcting minor errors across several chapters and introducing two key substantive changes: establishing a linkage for claims between the Chapter 5 relief scheme and the Chapter 6 repayment/remission scheme, and introducing a mechanism for 'interchangeable goods' claims where identifying specific goods is impracticable due to mixing.
The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, officially titled The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, introduce a technical amendment to delay the enforcement date of a preceding Statutory Instrument, specifically S.I. 2026/393.
The Treasury exercised powers under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 to move the commencement date for specific customs amendments in Northern Ireland from April 20th, 2026, to May 25th, 2026.
The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026
This Statutory Instrument, The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026, exercises powers granted under the Tyne and Wear Act 1976 and the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 to revise the maximum tolls that the North East Combined Authority can demand for traffic using the Tyne Tunnel crossing, setting the new rates specified in the attached Schedule, effective from May 1, 2026, and simultaneously revoking the previous 2025 revision Order.
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Elected Member Pensions) (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Armed Forces Act 2021 primarily amends and updates the law governing the discipline, administration, and justice system of the UK Armed Forces, focusing on procedural efficiency, clarification of powers relating to service offences, modifications to administrative processes like discharge, and refining sentencing and jurisdiction within the service courts.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leicestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leicestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026 immediately terminate the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed over a specified area in Leicestershire, as the Secretary of State has determined that these restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest.
These Regulations legally revoke the earlier 2026 instrument that established the restrictions, exercised under the powers granted by the Air Navigation Order 2016, and come into force instantly upon being made.