The 2025 Order amended the 2014 Public Interest Disclosure Order to include sanctions-related functions of the Secretaries of State for Business and Trade, Transport, and the Treasury within the scope of whistleblower protection.

This Order modifies the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) Order 2014 to extend whistleblower protection to individuals disclosing information about sanctions-related activities undertaken by the Secretaries of State for Business and Trade, Transport, and the Treasury.

This expansion ensures greater accountability and transparency within the government's sanctions regime.

The Price Marking (Amendment) Order 2025 amended the 2024 Order, updated its effective date, and revised legal references related to price marking of goods.

The Price Marking (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2024 Order, postponing its effective date to April 6, 2026.

Key changes include updated references to the Weights and Measures Act 1985, the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006, and EU Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, concerning food information for consumers.

The amendment to article 9 provides greater flexibility regarding price reduction announcements for businesses.

The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Annotation) Regulations 2025 granted the registrar new powers to annotate company and LLP registers to increase transparency and clarify information for register inspectors.

These regulations empower the registrar to annotate company and limited liability partnership (LLP) registers with information regarding director disqualifications, non-compliance with information requests, company registration on false bases, and restrictions on public access to registrable person's particulars.

The goal is to improve transparency and clarity for those reviewing the registers, thus aiding better risk assessment and enforcement.

Specific provisions detail how these annotations will be made, clarifying the relevant information to be included and the timing of implementation.

The UK government revoked the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland’s recognition as a recognised professional body for insolvency practitioners.

This Order, effective June 1st, 2025, revokes the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland's recognition as a professional body for insolvency practitioners.

The revocation is a direct result of a request from the Institute itself and aligns with Section 391N of the Insolvency Act 1986.

The Secretary of State confirmed the appropriateness of the action after consideration of all relevant factors.

A public notice detailing the effective date and reasons has been published.

The 2025 Regulations amended the 1988 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations by clarifying the definition of furniture, removing certain labeling requirements, and extending the timeframe for legal proceedings regarding fire safety offences.

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 1988 Regulations.

Key changes include removing certain baby and child products from the definition of "furniture," eliminating specific labeling requirements, and extending the time limit for legal proceedings related to fire safety offenses to twelve months.

The amendments aim to clarify the regulatory framework and reduce burdens on businesses, although concerns remain about potential impacts on fire safety and enforcement.

The regulations amended the Companies Act 2006 to clarify the recognition of third-country audit qualifications and updated requirements for practical training.

The Companies Act 2006 (Recognition of Third Country Qualifications and Practical Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the Companies Act 2006 to clarify the recognition of third-country audit qualifications and relax restrictions on practical training providers.

The amendments aim to improve clarity, streamline processes, promote international standards, and increase the flexibility of the regulatory framework by aligning with current best practices and the Professional Qualifications Act 2022.

Specific changes include substituting subsections within Section 1221 and Schedule 11 to enhance the criteria for qualification recognition and practical training provisions.

The 2025 regulations amended Annex 3 of (EC) No 1223/2009 to restrict methyl salicylate in cosmetics, establishing concentration limits by product type and implementing a transitional period.

The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025, effective September 30, 2025, amend Annex 3 of (EC) No 1223/2009 to restrict methyl salicylate in cosmetics.

The regulation sets varying maximum concentrations based on product type, ensuring safe levels according to Scientific Advisory Group advice. A transitional period until March 31, 2026, allows existing stock to be sold.

The 2025 Regulations amended the 2015 National Minimum Wage Regulations, raising the national living wage and minimum wage rates for different age groups and adjusting the accommodation offset amount.

The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective April 1, 2025, increase the UK's national living wage and minimum wage rates.

The national living wage rises from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour; the rate for 18-20 year olds increases from £8.60 to £10.00; the rate for under-18s rises from £6.40 to £7.55; and the accommodation offset increases from £9.99 to £10.66 per day.

These changes apply across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, amending the 2015 National Minimum Wage Regulations.