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 | 66 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 30 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 44 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 20 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 11 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 8 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 22nd Sept 26 Extended the transitional period for Alternative Dispute Resolution providers from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027. View Economy Justice Technology Transport Trade
- 22nd Sept 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet near Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, between 22 and 26 September 2026 for national defence reasons. View Defence Transport
- 22nd Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace around RAF Lossiemouth for flying displays on 1 October 2026. View Culture and Sport Defence Transport
- 21st Sept 26 Authorized the sharing of data with energy suppliers to assist customers in debt and added new government departments to the list of bodies permitted to share information for specified objectives. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Energy Justice Technology
- 18th Sept 26 Established a temporary no-fly zone below 8,500 feet around RAF Coningsby for a flying display on 26 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Defence Infrastructure Transport
- 18th Sept 26 Set the legal conditions and administrative procedures for approving and operating private landlord redress schemes in England under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. View Housing Justice Local Government
- 18th Sept 26 Commenced the remaining provisions of the 2025 Act to limit postal vote durations and align expiry dates for different election types in Scotland and Wales. View Devolution Justice Local Government
- 18th Sept 26 Adjusted the Building Safety Levy framework to exclude student housing from dwelling definitions and refined the criteria for previously developed land. View Housing Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 18th Sept 26 Authorized fourteen local authorities to charge daily fees for roadworks carried out during busy times on specific highways. View Infrastructure Local Government Transport
- 18th Sept 26 Updated Northern Ireland's plant health and seed marketing laws to align with the Windsor Framework and EU standards. View Agriculture Environment Justice Trade
- 17th Sept 26 Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, effective immediately on 17 September 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock during the 2026 Labour Party Conference. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 17th Sept 26 Restricted flying in the vicinity of RAF Waddington on 26 September 2026 to ensure public safety during aerial displays. View Culture and Sport Defence Transport
- 16th Sept 26 Corrected typographical errors in the Explanatory Note of the 2026 Customs Regulations regarding internal regulation numbering. View Economy Finance Trade
- 16th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Chapeltown due to a local emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 16th Sept 26 Excluded Irish Mother and Baby Institutions redress payments from local authority social care financial assessments. View Benefits and Welfare Health and Social Care Local Government
- 16th Sept 26 Updated the Ministry of Defence Police disciplinary code to mandate dismissal for gross misconduct and simplified performance management into a two-stage process. View Justice Labour Armed Forces and Veterans
- 15th Sept 26 Restricted airspace below 2,000 feet near Shobdon Aerodrome for the Royal Aero Club Air Race in September 2026. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 15th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft at Mayflower Park, Southampton, during the 2026 International Boat Show. View Culture and Sport Local Government Transport
- 15th Sept 26 Established the procedures for calculating, paying, and enforcing the Nature Restoration Levy for English development projects. View Economy Environment Infrastructure Justice Local Government
- 15th Sept 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Millbrook, Bedfordshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Infrastructure Justice Technology Transport
- 14th Sept 26 Introduced a £12,000 cash ISA limit for under-65s and a tax charge on interest from cash held in investment ISAs. View Economy Finance Justice
- 14th Sept 26 Authorized the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises across England and Wales. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Technology
- 13th Sept 26 Corrected typographical errors and citation formatting in the 2026 insolvency amendment rules. View Economy Justice
- 13th Sept 26 Corrected typographical and referencing errors in the primary 2026 energy savings regulations. View Economy Energy Environment
- 11th Sept 26 Raised the minimum tax-loss threshold for publicly naming deliberate tax defaulters from £25,000 to £50,000. View Economy Finance Justice
- 11th Sept 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet near Virginia Water during the 2026 PGA Championship. View Civil Liberties Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 11th Sept 26 Abolished the office of the Information Commissioner and transferred all regulatory functions to the Information Commission effective September 2026. View Economy Justice Technology
- 11th Sept 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,600 feet near Stockwood Park, Luton, during a large public gathering on 12 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 11th Sept 26 Adjusted the HGV Road User Levy rates for various vehicle categories and emissions classes starting 1 April 2024. View Economy Environment Finance Transport
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Extended the transitional period for Alternative Dispute Resolution providers from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.
These Regulations amend the transitional provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 to extend the deadline for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers and special ADR arrangements to comply with new requirements.
The document changes the end date of the transitional period from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.
This extension applies to ADR providers, particularly those in the aviation sector, and enables the Civil Aviation Authority to be integrated as a competent authority within the new regulatory framework.
Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet near Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, between 22 and 26 September 2026 for national defence reasons.
These Regulations prohibit unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified area around Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators from 22 September 2026 to 26 September 2026, unless they obtain permission from the Ministry of Defence Police or are already subject to existing airspace restrictions for nuclear installations or military prohibited places.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Lossiemouth) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace around RAF Lossiemouth for flying displays on 1 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 8,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 6-nautical-mile radius of Royal Air Force Lossiemouth on 1 October 2026.
The restriction applies between 11:15 and 12:45 Co-ordinated Universal Time to accommodate high-energy manoeuvres during the Royal Air Force Number 1 Group Industry Day.
Pilots may only enter this airspace if they have obtained specific permission from the designated Flying Display Directors or the air traffic control unit at RAF Lossiemouth.
The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026
Authorized the sharing of data with energy suppliers to assist customers in debt and added new government departments to the list of bodies permitted to share information for specified objectives.
These regulations expand the legal framework for sharing government data with licensed gas and electricity suppliers to help identify and assist customers living in fuel poverty.
They authorize the disclosure of information to energy companies when it relates to debt relief requirements set by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) under the Gas Act 1986, the Electricity Act 1989, or the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018.
Additionally, the instrument updates the list of authorized government departments—specifically adding the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology—to correct a previous drafting error in earlier legislation.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Coningsby) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary no-fly zone below 8,500 feet around RAF Coningsby for a flying display on 26 September 2026.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Royal Air Force Coningsby to facilitate a flying display.
The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,500 feet within a 6-nautical-mile radius of the station during a specified window on 26 September 2026.
These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Lincolnshire Terminal Air Traffic Control Centre or the Air Traffic Control units at RAF Coningsby or RAF Waddington.
The Private Landlord Redress Schemes (Approval and Designation) Regulations 2026
Set the legal conditions and administrative procedures for approving and operating private landlord redress schemes in England under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
These Regulations establish the criteria and procedures for the Secretary of State to approve or designate redress schemes for private landlords in England.
The instrument mandates that schemes must provide independent investigation of tenant complaints, authorize compensation awards of up to £25,000, and maintain impartial oversight through a designated responsible individual.
The regulations apply to scheme administrators, private residential landlords who must join a scheme, and tenants seeking redress for landlord non-compliance with codes of practice.
The Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act 2025 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
Commenced the remaining provisions of the 2025 Act to limit postal vote durations and align expiry dates for different election types in Scotland and Wales.
These Regulations bring the remaining sections of the Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act 2025 into force on 3 November 2026, establishing new limits on the duration of postal voting entitlements for local government elections in Scotland and Wales.
The instrument directs electoral registration officers to align the expiry dates of a person's parliamentary postal vote with their devolved postal vote and requires officers to notify affected voters and provide instructions for new applications.
These provisions apply to electoral registration officers and individuals registered for absent voting in Scotland and Wales.
The Building Safety Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026
Adjusted the Building Safety Levy framework to exclude student housing from dwelling definitions and refined the criteria for previously developed land.
These Regulations amend the Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 to clarify how the levy applies to different types of residential developments and land.
The instrument directs that purpose-built student accommodation be excluded from the definition of 'dwellings' for levy purposes and provides specific criteria for determining if land is 'previously developed', notably excluding underground structures and unlawful operations.
It applies to developers, local authorities, and the building safety regulator in England, establishing updated procedures for levy information spot checks, update notices, and the cancellation of liability notices when no charge is due.