Legislation Published July 2026

151 statutory instruments were made in July 2026, with the highest volume of legislation centered on justice, transport, and economic regulation. Multiple instruments established digital systems for waste tracking and carbon border adjustments, while a significant number of regulations restricted airspace for public events and emergencies. Notable individual changes included the expansion of the infected blood compensation scheme and the nationalisation of British Steel Limited through a property transfer to a government-owned company.

Most significant this month: The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Summary

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hillsborough Park, Sheffield) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hillsborough Park, Sheffield) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specified circular area centered at Hillsborough Park from 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2026.

The restriction applies to flights below 1,600 feet above mean sea level during designated daytime and evening hours.

The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the South Yorkshire Police Counter-UAS Team.

Read More

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Crystal Palace Park, London) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Crystal Palace Park, London.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft during designated periods between July 31 and August 16, 2026, coinciding with large public gatherings.

Exceptions are granted to unmanned aircraft operated by police air support units or those with written permission from the Festival Republic Event Silver Commander.

Read More

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Haytor, Devon) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 10th Jul 26

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Haytor, Devon) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 establish a restricted airspace zone near Haytor, Devon, in response to an ongoing emergency.

The regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a two-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless directed otherwise by Devon and Cornwall Police. These mandates apply to all civil and military aviation not specifically exempted by police authority and remain in effect until revoked.

Read More

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Swansea) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 10th Jul 26

These Regulations revoke previously established emergency flight restrictions in the airspace near Swansea.

The Secretary of State for Transport exercises powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to remove these restrictions based on the determination that they are no longer required in the public interest.

The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously subject to the restrictions defined in S.I. 2026/780.

Read More

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Swansea) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 10th Jul 26

The Secretary of State for Transport restricts the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Swansea to facilitate a response to an emergency.

These regulations prohibit unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate in Swansea.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Police.

Read More

The Critical Third Parties (Designation) Regulations 2026

The Critical Third Parties (Designation) Regulations 2026 designates four specific technology service providers as 'critical third parties' under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

It applies to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, Google Cloud EMEA Limited, Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, and Oracle Corporation UK Limited.

By designating these entities, the Treasury subjects them to a regulatory framework intended to manage risks to the stability of the UK financial system stemming from the services they provide to financial institutions.

Read More

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham St Annes) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, between 29 July and 2 August 2026.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Lancashire Police Drone Unit.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures to manage public safety and security during a large-scale gathering for a professional golf championship.

Read More

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Old Buckenham Airshow) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 10th Jul 26

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone around Old Buckenham Aerodrome, Norfolk, on July 25 and July 26, 2026.

They prohibit any aircraft from flying below 10,300 feet above mean sea level within a 5-nautical-mile radius of the site during specified hours, unless granted explicit permission by the event's Flying Display Director or Organiser.

The measures apply to all civil and military aviation not otherwise exempted to ensure safety during public flying displays.

Read More