Legislation Published August 2025
UK legislation and statutory instruments introduced in August 2025.
Summary
- 7th Aug 25 The Health and Social Care Information Standards (Procedure) Regulations 2025 were enacted to establish procedures for the preparation and publication of information standards, including requirements for consultation, stakeholder involvement, and standard content. View
- 6th Aug 25 The 2025 regulations established a repayment interest rate for alcohol duty, calculated based on the Bank of England rate, effective from September 1st, 2025. View
- 5th Aug 25 This order established September 1st, 2025, as the effective date for applying late payment interest to alcohol duty owed to HMRC. View
- 4th Aug 25 The 2025 Order amended the 2024 Order to remove time restrictions on TEC Partnership's degree-granting authorization and to allow TEC Partnership to authorize other institutions to grant such awards. View
The Health and Social Care Information Standards (Procedure) Regulations 2025
These regulations establish procedures for creating and publishing information standards in England and Wales under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
The responsible authority (the Secretary of State, NHS England, or both) must follow specified steps, including seeking expert advice, involving relevant individuals, and including specific details in published standards.
The regulations also address the maintenance and publication of a list of information standards and procedures for review and revocation.
The Alcoholic Products (Repayment Interest Rate) (Alcohol Duty) Regulations 2025, effective September 1st, 2025, establish a repayment interest rate for alcohol duty based on the Bank of England rate.
The rate is calculated as the higher of 0.5% per annum or the Bank of England rate minus 1%, with an initial rate determined by the Bank of England rate on or before August 21st, 2025.
Any rate changes apply retroactively to interest accrued before the effective date.
These regulations aim to ensure fairness and transparency in alcohol duty repayments.
The Finance Act 2009 (Section 101) (Alcohol Duty) (Appointed Day) Order 2025
This Order, made under the Finance Act 2009, sets September 1st, 2025, as the commencement date for applying late payment interest to alcohol duty owed to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The interest regime is defined in section 101 of the Finance Act 2009 and applies to sums due under any enactment but paid late.
The applicable interest rate is detailed in the Taxes and Duties, etc (Interest Rate) Regulations 2011.
The Power to Award Degrees etc. (TEC Partnership) (Amendment) Order 2025
The Power to Award Degrees etc. (TEC Partnership) (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2024 Order, extending TEC Partnership’s authorization to grant taught awards up to and including bachelor’s degree level indefinitely.
It also grants TEC Partnership the authority to delegate this power to other institutions.
The Order cites the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 as its authority and notes that no impact assessment was required as it affects neither businesses nor the public sector.