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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 | 15 | 77 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 |
| Economy | 7 | 33 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Transport | 6 | 55 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 |
| Local Government | 10 | 28 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 |
| Finance | 5 | 12 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | ||
| Environment | 4 | 16 | 32 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 10 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 15th Oct 26 Updated the Nursery Milk Scheme definitions and eligibility criteria to align with contemporary childcare legislation in England and Wales. View Benefits and Welfare Education Health and Social Care Local Government
- 15th Oct 26 Modernised the Port of Tyne's governance structure, consolidated statutory harbour powers, and updated the Authority's regulatory and financial framework. View Economy Environment Finance Infrastructure Justice Local Government Transport
- 15th Oct 26 Added employee loans and living accommodation to the list of benefits that employers can tax directly through the PAYE system. View Economy Finance Labour
- 15th Oct 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Yorkshire Wildlife Park with immediate effect. View Environment Local Government Transport
- 15th Oct 26 Extended UK human rights and international humanitarian law sanctions to specific British overseas territories and established local enforcement frameworks. View Civil Liberties Economy Finance Foreign Policy Justice
- 14th Oct 26 Shortened the required vacancy period for empty home management orders and removed specific administrative requirements for council applications. View Housing Justice Local Government
- 13th Oct 26 Commenced the first phase of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and corrected typographical errors in the original drafting. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 13th Oct 26 Activated specific sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and corrected typographical errors in footnotes regarding the Armed Forces Act 2006. View Civil Liberties Justice Local Government Armed Forces and Veterans
- 13th Oct 26 Established a consolidated UK sanctions regime for human rights and international humanitarian law violations, replacing the 2020 regulations. View Economy Finance Foreign Policy Immigration Justice
- 12th Oct 26 Added the continuity of telecommunications supply as a public interest ground for government intervention in UK business mergers. View Economy Infrastructure Justice Technology Trade
- 12th Oct 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,000 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Yorkshire Wildlife Park due to an emergency. View Culture and Sport Environment Justice Transport
- 11th Oct 26 Activated specific sections of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and issued a correction regarding the Act's territorial application. View Education Health and Social Care Housing Local Government
- 11th Oct 26 Corrected the explanatory text regarding data sharing for free school meal eligibility in England. View Benefits and Welfare Education Local Government
- 11th Oct 26 Activated further provisions of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and corrected the scope of its explanatory documentation. View Education Local Government
- 9th Oct 26 Amended social security regulations to exclude Church of England abuse redress payments from income and capital assessments for means-tested benefits. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Justice
- 9th Oct 26 Updated the procedural rules and terminology for military service complaints and restricted certain appeal-related decisions from the grievance process. View Defence Justice Armed Forces and Veterans
- 9th Oct 26 Activated new service complaint procedures and technical terminology changes within the Armed Forces on 3 November 2026. View Defence Justice Armed Forces and Veterans
- 8th Oct 26 Introduced benefit disregards for the Irish Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme and increased fraud-related recovery rates for State Pension Credit. View Benefits and Welfare Devolution Finance Justice Local Government
- 6th Oct 26 Commenced workplace sexual harassment protections and expanded trade union recognition and access rights from 30 October 2026. View Civil Liberties Economy Justice Labour Transport
- 2nd Oct 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a 0.25 nautical mile radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on two specific dates in October 2026. View Culture and Sport Infrastructure Justice Transport
- 2nd Oct 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace around Windsor for a state visit on 20 October 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 1st Oct 26 Set 2nd October 2026 as the commencement date for new public access rights on segments of the Dorset coast path. View Culture and Sport Environment Infrastructure Local Government
- 30th Sept 26 Prohibited unauthorized flight below 9,500 feet within a five-nautical-mile radius of RAF Fairford due to an emergency. View Defence Transport
- 30th Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in Whelford, Gloucestershire, with immediate effect. View Infrastructure Transport
- 30th Sept 26 Expanded permitted development rights for electric vehicle chargers and electricity substations while extending temporary permissions for schools with RAAC-affected buildings. View Education Energy Environment Housing Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 29th Sept 26 Corrected errors, typographic slips, and omissions within the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025. View Infrastructure Transport
- 28th Sept 26 Corrected the Explanatory Note of the Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2026 to clarify medical notification requirements for certificate holders. View Health and Social Care Justice
- 28th Sept 26 Restricted airspace below Flight Level 95 within a 4 nautical mile radius of Whelford, Gloucestershire, due to an emergency, exempting flights authorized by Gloucestershire Police. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Sept 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft in Cardiff during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd on 15th October 2026. View Culture and Sport Devolution Justice Transport
- 25th Sept 26 Established enforcement procedures and marking requirements for batteries in Northern Ireland to align with EU Regulation 2023/1542. View Devolution Economy Environment Justice Trade
The Welfare Food (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026
Updated the Nursery Milk Scheme definitions and eligibility criteria to align with contemporary childcare legislation in England and Wales.
These Regulations update the Nursery Milk Scheme by replacing the term 'day care' with 'childcare' and aligning provider eligibility with current English and Welsh legislation.
They mandate that children under five years old who receive at least two hours of care per day from an approved provider are entitled to 189ml of free milk (or 200ml in specific containers).
The order applies to childcare providers in England and Wales, including early years providers, registered childminders, and certain school-based care settings, allowing them to claim reimbursement for milk supplied to eligible children.
The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026
Modernised the Port of Tyne's governance structure, consolidated statutory harbour powers, and updated the Authority's regulatory and financial framework.
The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026 establishes a revised constitution for the Port of Tyne Authority and defines the updated geographic and legal limits of its jurisdiction.
It grants the Authority specific powers regarding financial management, including borrowing and the maintenance of a reserve fund, and authorises the collection of various dues and charges.
The order empowers the harbour master to issue general and special directions to vessels and vehicles for safety and efficiency, while also establishing mandatory advisory bodies to represent port stakeholders.
It applies to the Port of Tyne Authority, vessel masters, port users, and relevant statutory undertakers within the defined port limits.
Added employee loans and living accommodation to the list of benefits that employers can tax directly through the PAYE system.
These Regulations amend the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 to include employee loans and living accommodation as 'specified benefits' that can be processed through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
They establish specific calculation methods for the cash equivalent or relevant amount of these benefits and permit employers to make reasonable assumptions regarding contract-based information for these calculations.
The measure enables employers to apply for 'authorised employer' status to payroll these specific benefits starting from the 2027-28 tax year.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Yorkshire Wildlife Park, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Yorkshire Wildlife Park with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed over Yorkshire Wildlife Park in South Yorkshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the prohibition on flying in this area is no longer required in the public interest, effectively restoring normal airspace access to all pilots and aircraft operators.
The measures take effect immediately from the time of signing on 15 October 2026.
The Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions (Overseas Territories) Order 2026
Extended UK human rights and international humanitarian law sanctions to specific British overseas territories and established local enforcement frameworks.
This Order extends the Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026 to twelve British overseas territories, including the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, and Falkland Islands.
It authorizes the freezing of funds and economic resources belonging to persons designated by the UK Secretary of State for involvement in serious human rights violations or breaches of international humanitarian law.
The Order directs Governors of these territories to publish lists of designated persons, establishes licensing procedures for permitted financial activities, and defines criminal penalties for circumventing these sanctions.
The Housing (Empty Dwelling Management Orders) (Prescribed Period of Time and Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2026
Shortened the required vacancy period for empty home management orders and removed specific administrative requirements for council applications.
This Order reduces the time a dwelling must be unoccupied before a local housing authority can apply for an interim Empty Dwelling Management Order (EDMO) from two years to six months.
It removes certain administrative requirements that local authorities were previously required to meet when submitting applications to a residential property tribunal.
These changes apply to local housing authorities in England for any new applications submitted on or after 5 November 2026.
Crime and Policing Act 2026: First Effective Provisions
Commenced the first phase of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and corrected typographical errors in the original drafting.
These Regulations bring the first set of provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into force in England and Wales.
They activate specific legal frameworks concerning arms and ammunition, coroners, criminal law, police conduct, proceeds of crime, public order, and terrorism.
The document also includes saving provisions to ensure that certain existing legal processes or rights are maintained despite the commencement of new sections.
Police Conduct and Extradition Rules: New 2026 Changes
Activated specific sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and corrected typographical errors in footnotes regarding the Armed Forces Act 2006.
These Regulations bring into force specific provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026, primarily affecting police governance, criminal procedure, and extradition law in England and Wales.
The instrument establishes the dates on which these legislative changes become legally enforceable while providing saving provisions to protect existing legal proceedings from being invalidated by the transition.
It applies to law enforcement agencies, judicial officers, and legal professionals involved in criminal and extradition cases.