Made under the Finance Act 1973
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Finance Act 1973, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Motor Vehicles (Type Approval and Approval Marks) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Department for Transport
- Made under: Road Traffic Act 1988, Finance Act 1973
Increased the hourly rates for vehicle examinations and introduced new charges for specialist technical analysis and the use of government testing equipment.
These Regulations increase the fees charged by the Department for Transport for the examination and type approval of vehicles and vehicle parts.
The order establishes a two-tier hourly rate for DfT officers, introduces additional charges for the use of government-owned testing equipment, and defines new technical categories related to cyber security and automated driving systems.
These changes apply to vehicle manufacturers and entities seeking regulatory compliance for automotive components in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Certification of Fuels and Fireplaces (Charges) (England) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Made under: Finance Act 1973
The Certification of Fuels and Fireplaces (Charges) (England) Regulations 2025 were enacted, setting charges for wood fuel, manufactured solid fuel, and fireplace certifications to fund the associated compliance and auditing processes.
These regulations establish charges for the certification of wood fuel, manufactured solid fuels, and fireplaces in England, under the Clean Air Act 1993 and the Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020.
The regulations detail the specific charges for various application types and supplier categories, including initial applications, recertification, compliance checks, and audits.
These are payable to appointed assessment bodies and are intended to fund the certification process, which helps enforce smoke control measures and contributes to cleaner air, in line with the UK's obligations under the Gothenburg Protocol.
The Recognition of Overseas Qualifications (Charges) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Education
- Made under: Finance Act 1973
The 2025 regulations established fees for services related to recognizing overseas qualifications, replacing the 2024 regulations and clarifying payment and refund procedures.
These regulations establish the fee structure for services related to recognizing overseas qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
They detail charges for statements of comparability, qualification reference statements, bundle services (standard and refugee-focused), and subscription packages to a qualification database.
Payment is made to the Secretary of State or a designated organization, with provisions for refunds.
These regulations replace the 2024 regulations, addressing drafting errors and incorporating feedback from devolved governments.