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 | 74 | 38 | 131 | 75 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 36 |
| Economy | 33 | 68 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 14 | ||
| Transport | 49 | 38 | 72 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Local Government | 26 | 16 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| Finance | 12 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Technology | 9 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Latest UK Legislation
Summary
- 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
- 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
The Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026
Established enforcement procedures and marking requirements for batteries in Northern Ireland to align with EU Regulation 2023/1542.
These Regulations implement EU standards for batteries in Northern Ireland, mandating that products using UK-based notified bodies for certification must display the UK(NI) indication alongside the CE marking.
The instrument designates the Secretary of State as the enforcement authority and establishes a criminal justice framework for breaches of sustainability, safety, and due diligence requirements.
It applies to battery manufacturers, importers, distributors, and fulfilment service providers operating within the Northern Ireland market.
The Green Gas Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Extended the Green Gas Support Scheme commissioning deadlines and aligned reporting periods with the standard scheme year.
These Regulations amend the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) to extend the deadline for commissioning biomethane production equipment and modify the duration of financial support.
They authorize the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority to extend tariff guarantee deadlines to 31 March 2030 for eligible applicants and clarify rules regarding heat pump exemptions and sustainability audit reporting.
The instrument applies to producers of biomethane via anaerobic digestion in England, Wales, and Scotland, transitioning the scheme's administrative and reconciliation cycles from 'payment years' to 'scheme years' starting in April 2027.
The Springwell Solar Farm (Correction) Order 2026
Corrected technical errors and cross-references in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026.
This Order corrects typographical and cross-referencing errors in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026, which granted development consent for the project under the Planning Act 2008.
It updates specific definitions, such as substituting 'PV modules' for 'panels', corrects internal paragraph numbering across several schedules, and amends the heading for protective provisions to specifically name British Telecommunications PLC. The corrections apply to the original developer, the relevant local planning authorities, and statutory undertakers involved in the solar farm infrastructure.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Remembrance Sunday) Regulations 2026
Restricted airspace access below 2,500 feet around the Cenotaph in London during the 2026 Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
These regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius centred on the Cenotaph in London between 1000 hours and 1230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time on 8th November 2026.
The restrictions apply to general aircraft operations but exclude emergency services, police air support, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, The King's Helicopter Flight, and specific commercial flight paths under air traffic control direction.
The measures are enacted to ensure public safety and security during the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
The Wirral (Electoral Changes) Order 2026
Abolished the existing electoral wards of the borough of the Wirral and established 22 new wards with revised councillor allocations for elections from 2027.
Establishes new electoral arrangements for the borough of the Wirral by abolishing existing wards and creating 22 new wards.
It directs that each new ward is to be represented by three councillors, except for the Hoylake & Meols ward, which will elect two councillors.
The order applies to local government structures and electoral proceedings within the borough of the Wirral in England.
The Somerset (Electoral Changes) Order 2026
Abolished existing electoral divisions in Somerset and established 93 new divisions and revised parish wards effective for the 2027 elections.
This Order establishes new electoral arrangements for Somerset, abolishing existing electoral divisions and replacing them with 93 new divisions.
It specifies the number of councillors for each division and creates or modifies parish wards for numerous Somerset parishes, including Bridgwater, Taunton, and Yeovil.
The changes apply to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and Somerset Council for elections held on or after the ordinary day of election in 2027.
The North Yorkshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2026
Reorganized North Yorkshire into 87 electoral divisions and updated warding arrangements for 14 parishes effective from the 2027 local elections.
This Order establishes new electoral arrangements for North Yorkshire by abolishing existing divisions and creating 87 new electoral divisions.
It defines the names, boundaries, and number of councillors for these divisions, as well as making consequential changes to the warding structures of 14 specific parishes.
The Order applies to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and relevant registration and returning officers for elections held on or after the ordinary day of election in 2027.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Diwali Celebrations, Leicester) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Leicester during the 2026 Diwali celebrations.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified one-nautical-mile radius of central Leicester.
The restriction applies to all drone operators from 15:00 hours on 8 November 2026 until 02:00 hours on 9 November 2026, unless they have obtained express permission from the Leicestershire Police. The measure is intended to protect the large crowds expected to gather for the city's Diwali celebrations.