Legislation Published May 2026
Legislation Tracker is your source for clear, concise explanations of Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments introduced in the United Kingdom.
We break down the technical legal jargon of each piece of legislation, explaining in plain language what it means and its potential impact.
Summary
- 5th May 26 A new Article 465A was inserted into the retained Capital Requirements Regulation (EU No 575/2013) to mandate a transitional period, running from January 1st to December 31st, 2027, exempting credit institutions and certain investment firms from applying specific new PRA market risk model rules. View
- 5th May 26 The Secretary of State revoked the emergency flying restrictions previously imposed over the Southway, Plymouth area via a prior statutory instrument. View
- 5th May 26 The Secretary of State imposed immediate, temporary flying restrictions below 3,500 feet over a specified one-mile radius near Bristol due to a public interest emergency, effective May 3rd, 2026. View
- 1st May 26 The regulations established the definitive contractual framework for primary medical services provision under the NHS in England. View
- 1st May 26 Amended the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees Order 2013 to introduce new fees for proceedings under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and updated definitions and fee structures. View
- 1st May 26 Specific parts of the Football Governance Act 2025, covering owner suitability, club duties, and IFR investigatory powers, were brought into force on May 5, 2026. View
- 1st May 26 The Secretary of State made regulations imposing temporary flight restrictions below 3,500 feet around Headcorn Aerodrome for flying displays scheduled from June 26th to June 28th, 2026. View
These Statutory Instruments, made by the Treasury and coming into force on December 30th, 2026, insert a new Article 465A into the retained Capital Requirements Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 575/2013) to establish a transitional provision for calculating market risk capital requirements.
This provision mandates that credit institutions and Part 4A investment firms must suspend the application of specific, newly introduced PRA rules (concerning internal models and related requirements) between January 1st, 2027, and December 31st, 2027, allowing them time to transition their methodologies before the revocation of the relevant EU-derived provisions takes full effect, with the Treasury retaining the power to extend this period.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Southway, Plymouth) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
These Regulations immediately revoke the previous emergency order that restricted flying over the Southway area of Plymouth because the Secretary of State determined the necessity for the emergency restriction no longer exists in the public interest.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 enacts immediate, emergency-based restrictions on all aircraft flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a one-nautical-mile radius centred on specific coordinates near Bristol, authorizing the restriction by the Secretary of State for Transport due to a matter affecting public interest, with exemptions only for aircraft operating under directions from the Avon and Somerset Police.
The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2026
These Regulations establish the comprehensive contractual framework governing the provision of primary medical services, such as general practitioner (GP) services, under the National Health Service (NHS) in England, detailing requirements for commissioning, contract terms, performance standards, dispute resolution, and termination processes binding upon NHS bodies and primary medical service providers.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026
This Order, made by the Lord Chancellor and effective from May 1st, 2026, amends the 2013 Fees Order governing the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to prescribe new fees and update existing structures.
The primary function is to introduce specific fees for proceedings arising from the Renters' Rights Act 2025, covering applications for rent determination, tenancy terms, and appeals against financial penalties, alongside updating general commencement and hearing fees.
The Football Governance Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, made on April 29, 2026, bring into force specific provisions of the Football Governance Act 2025 starting on May 5, 2026.
The commencement order initiates key sections related to the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) determining the suitability of club owners and officers, imposes new duties on clubs and competition organisers regarding ground disposal and administration approvals, and activates certain investigatory powers and schedule items concerning relevant infringements.
These Regulations establish temporary restrictions on aircraft flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a 3.5 nautical mile radius of Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent, between June 26th and June 28th, 2026, inclusive, to ensure public safety during scheduled flying displays; the restrictions do not apply to emergency services, specific authorized flights, or areas already subject to prohibitions related to prisons and young offender institutions.