Legislation Published July 2025

UK legislation and statutory instruments introduced in July 2025.

Summary

  • 29th Jul 25 The Order authorized School-Led Development Trust to award taught degrees in education and teaching for a fixed term. View
  • 29th Jul 25 Section 17 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, concerning initial teacher training for further education in England, was brought into force on September 1st, 2025. View
  • 25th Jul 25 Amendments were made to the Electricity Capacity Regulations 2014 to facilitate a managed termination process for capacity agreements related to CCS CFDs, and redundant provisions were revoked. View
  • 25th Jul 25 The regulations prescribed terms within air traffic services licenses that the Secretary of State can modify, clarifying the process for adapting to airspace modernisation and technological developments. View
  • 25th Jul 25 The Online Safety Super-Complaints (Eligibility and Procedural Matters) Regulations 2025 were enacted, establishing eligibility criteria and procedures for super-complaints regarding online safety to OFCOM. View
  • 25th Jul 25 The Order amended the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 to permit sharing matched adult social care data with local authorities. View
  • 24th Jul 25 These regulations commenced specific provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 on August 20, 2025, including those related to data access, data protection amendments, the Information Commission, and online safety. View
  • 24th Jul 25 The regulations amended the Enterprise Act 2002 to create exceptions to merger control rules for newspaper enterprises involving foreign powers, clarifying conditions for control or influence and adjusting relevant sections accordingly. View
  • 24th Jul 25 The regulations amended the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 to implement the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage, removing a lower liability cap for claims and making consequential amendments to related provisions. View
  • 24th Jul 25 The Arbitration Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 brought into force all remaining provisions of the Arbitration Act 2025, effective August 1st, 2025. View
  • 23rd Jul 25 The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025 amended the 1998 Firearms Rules by increasing the number of required referees for shotgun certificates, introducing new application forms for firearm/shotgun certificates and firearms dealers, and providing transitional arrangements for application processing. View
  • 22nd Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2014 Contracts for Difference (Allocation) and (Electricity Supplier Obligations) Regulations to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the allocation process for low-carbon electricity generation. View
  • 22nd Jul 25 The regulations amended the definition of a 'major local audit' by raising the financial threshold to £875 million for financial years beginning after April 1st, 2025. View
  • 21st Jul 25 The UK government declared equivalence between its and Switzerland's regulatory frameworks for over-the-counter derivatives and central counterparties, setting forth conditions for this equivalence. View
  • 21st Jul 25 The regulations amended Annex 6 of (EC) No 1223/2009 to restrict the maximum concentration of Oxybenzone in cosmetic products and provided a transitional period for existing products. View
  • 21st Jul 25 Section 210 of the Online Safety Act 2023 was brought into force, repealing Part 4B of the Communications Act 2003 and ending a transition period for online video-sharing platforms. View
  • 18th Jul 25 The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2025 amended the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 to improve efficiency, clarify processes, and incorporate provisions for updated legislation, including the introduction of electronic filing. View
  • 18th Jul 25 The 2025 order established new pay and conditions for school teachers in England, based on an independent review body's recommendations and in accordance with the Education Act 2002, replacing the 2024 order. View
  • 18th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended eligibility criteria for housing and homelessness assistance in the UK, prioritizing British nationals returning from government-advised evacuations. View
  • 18th Jul 25 The Order amended the Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order 2012, updating definitions, delivery and collection services, and revoking a prior amendment order. View
  • 17th Jul 25 This order established new ward boundaries and election schedules in Solihull and made consequential changes to parish ward structures. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amended assimilated EU aviation law, modifying pilot licensing, training standards, air operation regulations, and introducing a new balloon pilot license structure. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The 2025 Order amended the 2004 Order to update the names of several football leagues to reflect current terminology. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The 2025 Order amended the 2022 Order to update the list of regulated football matches and organizations under the Football Spectators Act 1989 to reflect current league names and structures. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 6) Regulations 2025 amended the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 to disregard compensation payments from the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme in National Insurance Contribution calculations. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The order amended nine Combined Authorities Orders, granting them additional powers to fund technical education qualifications and pathways to occupational competence, while excluding specific age groups and apprenticeship training. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The regulations amended the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme and exempted Grenfell Support (Restorative Justice) Programme payments from income tax. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025 increased the money laundering threshold from £1,000 to £3,000. View
  • 16th Jul 25 The 2025 order varied the A282 Trunk Road (Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Charging Scheme) Order 2013, increasing toll charges by 40%. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The Thames Estuary Cockle Fishery (No. 2) Order 2024 was varied to amend licensing eligibility criteria for cockle fishing, restricting licenses until December 2031 for individuals previously connected to specified companies. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The 2025 Order extended the duration of non-jury trial provisions in Northern Ireland until July 31, 2027. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2017 Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations to broaden the Financial Conduct Authority's information gathering and intervention powers concerning commodity derivatives. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2015 Childcare Payments (Eligibility) Regulations, aligning the application window for childcare top-up payments with the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme and introducing transitional provisions. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The regulations amended the Bank Recovery and Resolution (No. 2) Order 2014 to allow for transitional periods and requirements for minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), clarifying the regulatory framework and enhancing the Bank of England's supervisory powers. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The regulations established commencement dates for several sections and schedules of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, and incorporated saving provisions for existing permissions and applications. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The regulations brought sections 1 to 7 of the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 into force on July 16th, 2025. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The Disability Premium Compensation Scheme (Income Tax Exemption) Regulations 2025 exempted from income tax payments made under a compensation scheme to universal credit claimants for past losses due to previous disability premium ineligibility. View
  • 15th Jul 25 The 2025 Order amended the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order, updating definitions, delivery and collection schedules, and routing times for letters. View
  • 14th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended existing childcare legislation, updating early years frameworks, assessment methods, and data collection processes, and introduced the Experience-Based Route for early years practitioners. View
  • 14th Jul 25 The Civil Nuclear Police Authority's borrowing limit was increased from £10 million to £30 million. View
  • 14th Jul 25 The Order revoked the 2024 amendment to the Meteorological Office Trading Fund's borrowing limit, while preserving the amended £400,000,000 limit. View
  • 14th Jul 25 The UK government authorized a £120 million payment to the Asian Development Fund for its thirteenth replenishment and approved the redemption of associated notes. View
  • 14th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2022 Subsidy Control Regulations, increasing the threshold for subsidies of particular interest from £10 million to £25 million. View
  • 14th Jul 25 The Office for Students authorized LTE Group Limited to grant taught awards up to bachelor's degree level in specific subjects for a fixed term. View
  • 14th Jul 25 The Criminal Justice Act 2003 was amended to change the criteria for automatic release for recalled prisoners, with stricter conditions introduced to enhance public safety, and a new schedule of offenses listed that preclude automatic release. View
  • 11th Jul 25 The UK government approved a payment of up to $106 million to the Inter-American Investment Corporation to support its new business model and capitalization plan. View
  • 11th Jul 25 Designated specific rural areas and regions in England under the Housing Act 1985's right-to-buy provisions, enabling the imposition of covenants or right of first refusal. View
  • 11th Jul 25 The 2025 Order amended the Football Spectators (Seating) Order 2022 to update Everton Football Club's stadium address. View
  • 11th Jul 25 The order amended the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Order 2015 to update the list of designated sports grounds, reflecting changes in club membership and stadium names. View
  • 10th Jul 25 The Child Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 amended the definition of 'full-time education' and eligibility criteria for child benefit, removing outdated provisions and simplifying the process. View
  • 10th Jul 25 The 2025 Order extended UK legislation to Guernsey, amending information sharing procedures and repealing sections of the Police Act 1997. View
  • 10th Jul 25 The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Jersey) Order 2025 extended relevant provisions of the 2006 and 2012 UK Acts to Jersey, amended the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2012, and implemented modifications to ensure consistency in safeguarding vulnerable groups. View
  • 10th Jul 25 The 2025 Order extended UK safeguarding legislation to the Isle of Man, amending information sharing procedures and repealing some provisions of the Isle of Man's Police Act 1997. View
  • 10th Jul 25 The Driving Licences (Exchangeable Licences) Order 2025 designated the Republic of Moldova's specified driving licenses as exchangeable with UK licenses, effective July 31, 2025. View
  • 10th Jul 25 The order established new electoral wards in Swindon based on Local Government Boundary Commission for England recommendations, abolishing previous structures and setting new councillor allocations for borough and parish wards. View
  • 9th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2012 Climate Change Agreements regulations, extending target periods, updating the buy-out fee calculation, clarifying definitions, and enhancing information requirements. View
  • 9th Jul 25 The Order amended the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust's establishment order, updating its functions, directorate composition, and removing obsolete provisions. View
  • 8th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2017 Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (England) Regulations, updating definitions, removing review duties, and adding requirements for genetically modified varieties. View
  • 8th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended Schedule 4 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, modifying which public authorities could access communications data and for what purposes, adding some agencies while removing others. View
  • 8th Jul 25 The Health and Care Act 2022 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional and Saving Provision) Regulations 2025 were enacted, bringing into force Section 95 of the 2022 Act and establishing transitional provisions for information standards. View
  • 7th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79, updated terminology, introduced a new Annex X for extending GB type-approvals for eCall systems, and allowed for the equivalent treatment of certain EU and GB-approved eCall components. View
  • 7th Jul 25 Established a procedure to identify and correct misreported heavy-duty vehicles for CO2 emission performance standards calculations. View
  • 4th Jul 25 The Terrorism Act 2000 was amended to add Palestine Action, Maniacs Murder Cult, and Russian Imperial Movement to the list of proscribed organizations. View
  • 4th Jul 25 The 2025 regulations established requirements for person-centred fire risk assessments, residential evacuation plans, and building-level emergency evacuation plans for high-rise residential buildings in England, involving information sharing with fire services and adherence to data protection legislation. View
  • 4th Jul 25 This Order designated Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, as a civil enforcement and special enforcement area for parking contraventions and amended the 2020 Surrey order to add previously excluded roads. View
  • 3rd Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2023 Road Traffic Act 1988 (Police Driving: Prescribed Training) Regulations to clarify training provider licensing, update training standards, and revise course details. View
  • 3rd Jul 25 The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) (Corrections) Order 2025 corrected errors in the 2025 Order concerning the Immingham Green Energy Terminal development. View
  • 3rd Jul 25 The Order amended existing legislation to authorize The Engineering and Design Institute London to award taught degrees up to master's level in specific subjects for a fixed term. View
  • 2nd Jul 25 The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA Women’s European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2025 temporarily extended licensing hours for specified matches of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship in England and Wales. View
  • 2nd Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2022 Haiti sanctions regulations to incorporate the broader scope of the UN Security Council Resolution 2752 (2024) arms embargo, updated related trade restrictions, and clarified associated offenses and penalties. View
  • 2nd Jul 25 The regulations amended the Multinational Top-up Tax Regulations 2025 to allow for retroactive effect of tax specifications. View
  • 2nd Jul 25 The regulations established a framework for the individual marking of specific retail goods sold in Great Britain intended for Northern Ireland to ensure consistent supply, defined enforcement procedures including penalties for non-compliance, and mandated regular reviews of effectiveness. View
  • 2nd Jul 25 The Oxfordshire County Council's scheme to construct a bridge over the River Thames between Didcot and Culham was confirmed. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The regulations established July 22, 2025, as the commencement date for the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024, providing a simplified path to British citizenship for Irish citizens in the UK. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amended existing regulations to include new fees for British citizenship applications by Irish citizens, differentiated by applicant age. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the rules on transporting chickens and turkeys, specifically clarifying permissible leg-handling practices based on weight and species. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The regulations amended existing UK social security legislation to exclude miscarriage of justice compensation payments from benefit calculations. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2007 Gambling Act regulations to require updated plans for converted casino premises licences in England and Wales, incorporating details on table gaming areas. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The Order amended the Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 to adjust the number of gaming machines permitted in converted casinos and established a review process for these regulations. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended several existing regulations to increase fees for environmental regulation of the offshore oil and gas industry. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The 2025 regulations amended the Contracts for Difference and Electricity Market Reform regulations, adding biomass stations as eligible generators and empowering the Secretary of State to enforce sustainability improvements in CFDs. View
  • 1st Jul 25 The 2025 Casinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations amended the Gambling Act 2005 and related regulations, modifying rules for gaming machines and mandatory casino conditions. View

The Oxfordshire County Council (Didcot to Culham Thames Bridge) Scheme 2022 Confirmation Instrument 2025

This legal instrument confirms the Oxfordshire County Council's 2022 scheme to build a bridge across the River Thames between Didcot and Culham.

The bridge's design specifications, including dimensions and headway, are detailed, and the instrument cites the Highways Act 1980 as its legal basis.

The completed project's plan is available at specified locations.

The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025

Published: Tue 1st Jul 25

The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 establish July 22, 2025, as the effective date for the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024.

This Act introduces a distinct route to British citizenship for Irish citizens residing in the UK for five years, offering a simpler application process than traditional naturalization.

The regulations apply to the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British overseas territories.

The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

These regulations, effective July 22, 2025, amend the 2018 Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations.

Key changes introduce new fees for applications of British citizenship under section 4AA of the 1981 Act (for Irish citizens), with different amounts for adults (£723) and children (£607).

The amendments incorporate these new fees into relevant schedules, including those addressing exceptions and affordability waivers.

The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective July 22nd, 2025, amend Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 concerning animal transport.

The amendments specifically address the handling of chickens (Gallus gallus) and turkeys, modifying the prohibition on lifting birds by their legs, whilst introducing new rules regarding lifting and carrying based on weight.

The regulations were developed after consultation with relevant stakeholders and apply across England, Scotland, and Wales.

The Social Security (Income and Capital Disregards) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Published: Tue 1st Jul 25

These regulations, effective July 22, 2025, amend several UK social security regulations to exclude miscarriage of justice compensation payments from income and capital assessments when determining benefit eligibility.

This affects Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, State Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Universal Credit.

The changes ensure that compensation received for wrongful conviction does not reduce a recipient's entitlement to other benefits.

The regulations were developed with consultation from relevant organizations and the Social Security Advisory Committee, following the legal powers and provisions outlined in various acts.

The Gambling Act 2005 (Premises Licences and Provisional Statements) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2025

These regulations amend the Gambling Act 2005 (Premises Licences and Provisional Statements) Regulations 2007 to require updated premises plans for converted casino licences in England and Wales.

The amendments mandate that plans for licence variations include details about table gaming areas, ensuring compliance with conditions set by the 2025 Order, which introduces new gambling entitlements for converted casinos.

The changes aim to provide clearer instructions for applications and improve regulatory oversight of casinos' operations.

The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2025

This Order amends the 2006 Order, which implements parts of the 2005 Gambling Act, specifically concerning regulations for converted casino premises licenses in England and Wales.

It allows for up to 80 gaming machines in such casinos under certain conditions (minimum gambling area, machine categories, and ratios to gaming tables), with connected premises also subject to overall machine limits.

The Secretary of State will periodically review the regulatory provisions and publish reports.

The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025

The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 increase hourly rates for specialist and non-specialist officers involved in environmentally regulating the offshore oil and gas industry.

These fee increases, effective immediately, apply to several existing regulations governing offshore petroleum activities, licensing, and environmental impact assessments.

The changes aim to update existing fees to better reflect the cost of providing regulatory services.