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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 | 30 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 12 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 24 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
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| Finance | 6 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 2 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 9th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two areas of Middlesbrough on 9 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 9th Sept 26 Removed the £250,000 statutory cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offences in England. View Economy Environment Justice Local Government
- 8th Sept 26 Activated late payment and repayment interest rules for the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism effective January 2027. View Economy Environment Finance Trade
- 8th Sept 26 Raised the maximum legal limits for immigration and nationality fees and introduced new chargeable service categories. View Economy Finance Immigration Justice
- 8th Sept 26 Adjusted the maximum legal limits for immigration and nationality fees including work visas and citizenship applications. View Economy Immigration Justice Labour
- 8th Sept 26 Updated the annual income thresholds for Plan 1, 2, 3, and 5 student loan repayments effective from 6 April 2025. View Economy Education Finance
- 8th Sept 26 Raised the annual immigration health surcharge for adults to £1,035 and for students and children to £776. View Economy Health and Social Care Immigration
- 8th Sept 26 Reclassified Bhutan's trade status and updated UK customs reference documents to introduce new commodity codes and adjust tariff quotas. View Economy Finance Trade
- 8th Sept 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet within a 3-nautical-mile radius of Sutton Scotney due to an emergency. View Justice Transport
- 8th Sept 26 Expanded the scope of immigration fees to include priority processing and adjusted the cost of the Life in the UK test. View Economy Immigration Justice
- 8th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two designated zones in Middlesbrough during specified hours on 8 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Sept 26 Adjusted the types and quantities of alcohol that travellers can bring into Great Britain without paying excise duty. View Economy Finance Transport Trade
- 7th Sept 26 Classified fifteen synthetic opioids and one synthetic cannabinoid as Class A controlled drugs effective 20 March 2024. View Health and Social Care Justice
- 7th Sept 26 Removed the £250,000 cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offenses in England. View Environment Justice Local Government
- 7th Sept 26 Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet in Tenby during a public gathering in September 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 7th Sept 26 Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in specific Middlesbrough zones for public safety on 7 September 2026. View Infrastructure Justice Transport
- 6th Sept 26 Corrected a typographical error in a statutory instrument reference within the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Administrative Provisions) Regulations 2026. View Economy Environment Justice Trade
- 6th Sept 26 Corrected typographical errors and statutory references in the regulations governing Court Martial sentence reviews. View Defence Justice Armed Forces and Veterans
- 4th Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two areas of Middlesbrough on 4 September 2026 for public safety and security. View Justice Technology Transport
- 4th Sept 26 Activated multiple provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 concerning anti-social behaviour, SIM farms, police conduct lists, and extradition procedures. View Civil Liberties Housing Justice Local Government Technology
- 4th Sept 26 Extended the time limit for bringing employment tribunal claims from three months to six months, effective from 1 October 2026. View Economy Justice Labour
- 3rd Sept 26 Corrected a drafting error in the fee-related schedule of the 2026 maritime regulations. View Finance Transport Trade
- 3rd Sept 26 Corrected cross-reference and typographical errors in the 2026 Clergy Conduct Rules. View Justice
- 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
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two areas of Middlesbrough on 9 September 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in two specific areas of Middlesbrough on 9 September 2026.
The restrictions apply between 06:00 and 20:00 UTC and affect all unmanned aircraft, unless the Cleveland Police Drone Unit grants express permission for a flight.
The Secretary of State issued these directions under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to protect public safety and security.
The Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Removed the £250,000 statutory cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offences in England.
This Order amends the Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010 to remove the £250,000 limit on variable monetary penalties that regulators, such as the Environment Agency, can impose for environmental offences.
The changes apply to enforcement actions in England concerning breaches of environmental regulations, including water quality and waste management.
By removing the cap, the legislation authorizes regulators to determine the size of a penalty based on the specific circumstances of the offence without a statutory maximum.
The Finance Act 2009, Sections 101 and 102 (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) (Interest) (Appointed Day) Order 2026
Activated late payment and repayment interest rules for the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism effective January 2027.
This Order establishes 1st January 2027 as the commencement date for standardized interest rules regarding the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).
It mandates that the late payment interest provisions in section 101 and the repayment interest provisions in section 102 of the Finance Act 2009 apply to all CBAM-related sums, including penalties.
The order applies to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and any persons or entities liable for payments or entitled to refunds under the UK carbon border tax regime.
The Warm Home Discount (Reconciliation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Raised the maximum legal limits for immigration and nationality fees and introduced new chargeable service categories.
This Order amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2016 to increase the maximum amounts that the Secretary of State can charge for various immigration and nationality services.
It raises the fee caps for entry clearance, leave to remain, and naturalisation applications, while also introducing new categories for which fees may be charged, such as specific sponsor license services.
The Order applies to individuals seeking visas, citizenship, or settlement in the United Kingdom, as well as organizations acting as licensed sponsors.
The Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Adjusted the maximum legal limits for immigration and nationality fees including work visas and citizenship applications.
This Order amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2016 to adjust the maximum amounts that the Secretary of State can charge for specific immigration and nationality services.
It applies to individuals applying for entry clearance, leave to remain, and British citizenship, as well as organizations sponsoring foreign workers.
The Order specifically increases the fee caps for various visa categories, including work, study, and family routes, and updates the maximum amounts for premium services and administrative processes.
Updated the annual income thresholds for Plan 1, 2, 3, and 5 student loan repayments effective from 6 April 2025.
These Regulations amend the Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) Regulations 2009 to establish new income repayment thresholds for student loan borrowers in the United Kingdom.
The rules apply to borrowers with Plan 1, Plan 2, Plan 3 (Postgraduate), and Plan 5 loans, as well as to employers responsible for deducting repayments via the tax system.
The instrument sets the specific pound-amount limits at which borrowers must begin contributing a percentage of their income toward their debt for the 2025-26 tax year.
The Value Added Tax (Supplies of Domestic Electricity) Order 2026
Raised the annual immigration health surcharge for adults to £1,035 and for students and children to £776.
This Order increases the annual immigration health surcharge that individuals must pay when applying for a UK visa or leave to remain.
It raises the standard rate for most adult applicants and the discounted rate for students, dependents, and minors.
The charge applies to non-EEA nationals and certain EEA nationals applying for temporary stay in the UK, with the funds allocated to the National Health Service.
Reclassified Bhutan's trade status and updated UK customs reference documents to introduce new commodity codes and adjust tariff quotas.
These Regulations reclassify Bhutan's status under the UK's trade preference systems and update several reference documents that define import duties, commodity codes, and tariff quotas.
The order moves Bhutan from the list of least developed countries to the list of other eligible developing countries, while also updating the Tariff of the United Kingdom and documents governing authorised use, steel quotas, and duty suspensions.
These changes apply to any persons or businesses importing goods into England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, specifically affecting those dealing in machinery, electrical goods, and steel products.