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 | 17 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 2 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 18 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 2 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 1 | 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
- 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
- 3rd Sept 26 Revoked emergency airspace restrictions in Ringwood, Hampshire, with immediate effect on 3 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 3rd Sept 26 Introduced mandatory three-year enhanced DBS checks for pharmacy staff and restricted pharmacists from dispensing prescriptions issued by their own employees. View Health and Social Care Justice Labour
- 2nd Sept 26 Authorized regulators to impose civil financial penalties and stop notices for environmental offenses in England. View Agriculture Environment Justice Local Government
- 2nd Sept 26 Added fifteen synthetic opioids to the list of Class A controlled drugs and reclassified one cannabinoid receptor agonist from Class B to Class A. View Health and Social Care Justice Science
- 2nd Sept 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in Blackpool on 4 September 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 2nd Sept 26 Established a temporary restricted no-fly zone below 6,000 feet in the vicinity of Ayr for the 2026 International Ayr Show. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 2nd Sept 26 Established temporary no-fly zones and altitude limits across Ceredigion to manage airspace safety during the 2026 Rali Ceredigion motor rally. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 2nd Sept 26 Activated new sentencing laws that reduce the time most prisoners must serve before release, implemented via a phased timeline between October 2026 and June 2027. View Civil Liberties Defence Justice Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Removed emergency flight restrictions in Billing, Northampton with immediate effect from 1 September 2026. View Justice Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Deri area of South Wales with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Stourbridge area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Lewes area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026. View Transport
- 1st Sept 26 Brought into force updated statutory guidance for identifying and protecting vulnerable individuals within the immigration detention system. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 1st Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Ferndale area of South Wales with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone for unmanned aircraft in Middlesborough due to an emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesbrough area with immediate effect on 24 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Middlesborough effective 22 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 28th Aug 26 Updated the registered postcode for one school and revoked the religious character designation for eight closed independent schools. View Education Local Government
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Middlesborough) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two areas of Middlesbrough on 4 September 2026 for public safety and security.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft within two specific circular areas in Middlesbrough on 4 September 2026 between 0600 and 2000 UTC. The restrictions apply to all drone operators unless they have obtained specific permission from the Cleveland Police Drone Unit.
The order establishes two restricted zones with radii of 1.08 nautical miles, one capped at 1,200 feet and the other at 1,100 feet above mean sea level.
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 3 and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026
Activated multiple provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 concerning anti-social behaviour, SIM farms, police conduct lists, and extradition procedures.
This statutory instrument brings several sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into legal force across four dates in late 2026.
It activates new legal mechanisms including respect orders, youth and housing injunctions, and criminal offences related to 'SIM farms' and specified articles.
The regulations also establish police barred and advisory lists, update extradition procedures for convicted persons, and grant registered social housing providers new powers to close premises.
The instrument applies to law enforcement agencies, social housing providers, the judiciary, and individuals subject to criminal or civil proceedings in England and Wales.
Extended the time limit for bringing employment tribunal claims from three months to six months, effective from 1 October 2026.
These regulations bring into force the provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 that extend the statutory time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims from three months to six months.
The new timeframe applies to a wide range of disputes, including unfair dismissal, unauthorized wage deductions, and breaches of flexible working or maternity rights.
The instrument establishes 1 October 2026 as the commencement date and provides specific transitional rules to determine whether a claim falls under the old or new time limit based on the date the dispute arose.
Corrected a drafting error in the fee-related schedule of the 2026 maritime regulations.
This correction slip amends a typographical error found in Schedule 4 of the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026.
It specifically alters the instruction for amending the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2018 to ensure that the reference to the 2026 Regulations is inserted after an existing reference rather than replacing the word 'None'.
The document applies to the King's Printer and registry officials responsible for the accurate publication of UK secondary legislation.
Church of England Discipline Rule Corrections
Corrected cross-reference and typographical errors in the 2026 Clergy Conduct Rules.
This correction slip rectifies specific typographical and cross-referencing errors within the Clergy Conduct Rules 2026.
It modifies the text of rule 39(1) to provide the correct citation for internal references and removes redundant punctuation and spacing in rule 68(6) concerning work capacities.
These changes apply to all persons subject to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Church of England as defined under the Clergy Discipline Measure.
The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Information Provision and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Expanded trade sanctions to prohibit the import of Russian iron and steel products processed in third countries starting December 2024.
These Regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to expand trade restrictions on iron and steel products.
The instrument prohibits the import of specified iron and steel products that have been processed in a third country using Russian-origin materials.
It also introduces new definitions for 'relevant processed iron or steel products' and updates the list of prohibited items in Schedule 3B. The Secretary of State is granted the authority to issue licenses for activities that would otherwise be prohibited under these new measures.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pantside, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked the emergency regulations that restricted flying in the vicinity of Pantside, Wales.
This instrument revokes the emergency flight restrictions previously established for the Pantside area of Wales.
By exercising powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016, the Secretary of State for Transport removes the legal prohibition on unauthorized aircraft entering the specified airspace.
The regulation applies to all civil aviation operators and pilots who were previously restricted from flying in the vicinity of Pantside.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pontypridd, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Cancelled emergency airspace restrictions in Pontypridd, South Wales, effective 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Pontypridd area of South Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport removes these limitations under the powers conferred by the Air Navigation Order 2016, effective immediately from 2:58 p.m. on 3 September 2026.
The order applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated airspace.