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 | 7 | 77 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 |
| Economy | 2 | 33 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Transport | 3 | 55 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 |
| Local Government | 2 | 28 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 |
| Finance | 1 | 12 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | ||
| Technology | 9 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 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
- 25th Sept 26 Extended the Green Gas Support Scheme commissioning deadlines and aligned reporting periods with the standard scheme year. View Devolution Economy Energy Environment
- 25th Sept 26 Corrected technical errors and cross-references in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026. View Energy Infrastructure Justice Local Government Technology
- 25th Sept 26 Restricted airspace access below 2,500 feet around the Cenotaph in London during the 2026 Remembrance Sunday ceremony. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 25th Sept 26 Abolished the existing electoral wards of the borough of the Wirral and established 22 new wards with revised councillor allocations for elections from 2027. View Local Government
- 25th Sept 26 Abolished existing electoral divisions in Somerset and established 93 new divisions and revised parish wards effective for the 2027 elections. View Devolution Local Government
- 25th Sept 26 Reorganized North Yorkshire into 87 electoral divisions and updated warding arrangements for 14 parishes effective from the 2027 local elections. View Justice Local Government
- 25th Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Leicester during the 2026 Diwali celebrations. View Culture and Sport Justice Local Government Transport
- 24th Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions over Falmouth, Cornwall. View Transport
- 24th Sept 26 Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft at Hull Fair between 9 October and 17 October 2026 to ensure public safety. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 23rd Sept 26 Established an emergency restricted flying zone below 5,000 feet around Falmouth, Cornwall. View Justice Transport
- 22nd Sept 26 Revised the administrative requirements for notifying individuals of public sector debt recovery actions resulting from fraud or error. View Benefits and Welfare Economy Finance Justice Local Government
- 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
The Social Security (Income and Capital Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Amended social security regulations to exclude Church of England abuse redress payments from income and capital assessments for means-tested benefits.
These Regulations amend various social security frameworks to ensure that redress payments made by the Church of England under the Abuse Redress Measure 2025 are disregarded when calculating a person's income and capital for benefit purposes.
The instrument applies to claimants of State Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Universal Credit.
By introducing these disregards, the Department for Work and Pensions ensures that receiving such compensation does not result in the reduction or loss of means-tested financial support.
The Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Updated the procedural rules and terminology for military service complaints and restricted certain appeal-related decisions from the grievance process.
These Regulations amend the legal framework for military grievances by updating the 2015 Regulations governing service complaints.
They replace the specific role of 'appropriate officer' with the broader designation of 'appropriate person' and expand the list of excluded complaints to include decisions on whether an appeal meets valid grounds.
The instrument applies to all branches of the UK Armed Forces and mandates specific notification procedures when allegations are referred to the Armed Forces Commissioner.
The Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026
Activated new service complaint procedures and technical terminology changes within the Armed Forces on 3 November 2026.
These Regulations bring specific provisions of the Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 into legal force on 3 November 2026.
The instrument activates Section 3 and the remaining parts of Schedule 2 of the Act, which collectively update the procedural framework for service complaints within the military.
The changes apply to the Ministry of Defence and service personnel, specifically altering the designations of individuals authorized to handle formal grievances.
The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026
Introduced benefit disregards for the Irish Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme and increased fraud-related recovery rates for State Pension Credit.
These Regulations amend various social security instruments to ensure that payments from the Irish Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme are disregarded when calculating entitlement to benefits including Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, and State Pension Credit.
The instrument increases the maximum recovery rate for State Pension Credit overpayments involving fraud from 25% to 40% and reinstates Disability Living Allowance for claimants who show 'good reason' for failing to comply with Personal Independence Payment transfer requirements.
The regulations apply to the Department for Work and Pensions and local authorities administering Housing Benefit, primarily across England, Wales, and Scotland.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026
Commenced workplace sexual harassment protections and expanded trade union recognition and access rights from 30 October 2026.
These Regulations bring several major provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 into force on 30 October 2026, primarily concerning workplace harassment protections, seafarers' conditions, and trade union rights.
They mandate that employers take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, introduce liability for third-party harassment, and grant trade unions expanded access to workplaces and facilities for equality representatives.
The order also establishes transitional rules to ensure that ongoing trade union recognition applications filed before the commencement date continue under the previous legal framework.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
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.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 October and 11 October 2026.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those who obtain explicit permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Head of Security.
The Secretary of State issued these orders to ensure public safety and security during events involving large crowds.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Windsor) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace around Windsor for a state visit on 20 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Windsor on 20 October 2026.
The restrictions apply between 06:00 and 23:00 UTC to accommodate security for a state visit.
The rules apply to all civilian aircraft except those under the direction of specific air traffic control units for London Heathrow, London City, or RAF Northolt, and designated emergency or royal flights.
The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe) (No. 2) Order 2026
Set 2nd October 2026 as the commencement date for new public access rights on segments of the Dorset coast path.
This Order establishes 2nd October 2026 as the date on which public access rights commence for specific sections of the England Coast Path between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe.
It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the Sandbanks to Southbourne and Mudeford Quay to Chewton Bunny segments, as detailed in reports LCH5 and LCH7.
The Order effectively ends the 'access preparation period,' transitioning the land into a status where the public has a legal right of access for recreation under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.