Extended the statutory deadline for the UK government to respond to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 report to 17 December 2026.

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero must lay a response to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 progress report before Parliament by a revised deadline of 17 December 2026.

This extension modifies the original statutory deadline of 15 October 2026 established under the Climate Change Act 2008.

The provision applies across the United Kingdom and directly affects the reporting obligations of the relevant government department.

Set a limit of zero carbon units that may be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period, excluding units related to emissions trading schemes.

The Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026 establishes the maximum amount of carbon units that can be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period.

It directs that this limit be set at zero, effectively preventing the use of international carbon credits to meet national carbon budgets for that specific timeframe, except for units associated with emissions trading systems.

The order applies to the calculation of the net UK carbon account, overseen by the Secretary of State and relevant national authorities in the devolved administrations.

Established a maximum limit of 535 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the UK's net carbon account between 2038 and 2042.

This Order establishes the legal limit for the net UK carbon account during the five-year budgetary period spanning 2038 to 2042.

It directs that the total greenhouse gas emissions, minus removals and credits, must not exceed 535,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

The Order applies to the whole of the United Kingdom and functions as a secondary legislative instrument under the Climate Change Act 2008 to ensure progress toward the 2050 net-zero target.

The 2025 Order extended the deadline for the UK government's response to the Committee on Climate Change's 2025 report.

The Response to the Committee on Climate Change Report (Extension of Period) Order 2025 extends the deadline for the UK government's response to the Committee on Climate Change's 2025 report from October 15th, 2025, to October 29th, 2025.

The order cites the need to allow sufficient time for a thorough response to the report's recommendations.

It was made under the powers granted by sections 37(5) and 90(3)(a) of the Climate Change Act 2008 and applies to the whole of the United Kingdom.

The Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2025 amended existing legislation to clarify the calculation of vehicle emission targets, including UK and EU registered vehicles, and specified the application of the higher of the two possible targets to vehicle manufacturers.

The Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2023 and 2024 Orders to clarify the calculation of vehicle emissions targets for manufacturers.

It specifies that vehicles first registered in either the UK or EU are to be included in these calculations, using the EU Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as a basis for calculation for both a UK specific and EU specific target.

The manufacturer's final target is the higher of the two calculated in this way.

The Order ensures consistency and clarity in application, supporting the UK's climate change goals while considering the implications of Brexit and retaining UK control and clarity over emission reduction targets.

The Order takes effect on 2nd October 2025 and applies across the UK.

Split the 2026-2030 allocation period, modified free allocation processes, and enhanced transparency requirements for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.

This Order implements significant changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), primarily splitting the 2026-2030 allocation period into two separate periods: a one-year 2026 allocation period and a four-year 2027-2030 allocation period.

It establishes new processes for free allocation of emissions allowances, modifies eligibility criteria for ultra-small emitters, enhances registry transparency requirements, and expands information sharing powers for climate change policy development.

Reformed the UK Emissions Trading Scheme's rules on installation closures, free allocation adjustments, and decarbonization provisions through amendments to primary and delegated legislation.

The Order amends the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to revise how installation closures are handled and their impact on free allocation of emissions allowances.

It introduces new definitions for operational cessation, mandatory notification requirements, and regulator powers to determine permanent closures.

The amendments also create special provisions for installations undertaking decarbonization projects and modify reporting requirements for installations receiving free allowances.

These changes aim to improve scheme administration while supporting industrial transition to lower-carbon operations.