The Electricity Act 1989 (Requirement of Consent for Solar Generating Stations) (England) Order 2025, effective December 31, 2025, amends the 1989 Act to increase the permitted capacity of solar generating stations in England from 50 to 100 megawatts before requiring Secretary of State consent.

The Order applies to England and Wales and is supported by a separate impact assessment.

These regulations, effective June 30, 2025, amend existing UK customs rules to incorporate a new preferential trade agreement and tariff quota for US beef, stemming from the General Terms for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Economic Prosperity Deal concluded on May 8, 2025.

The changes add a new quota to the Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 and include the new agreement details within the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.

The regulations apply to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amend several existing UK customs regulations.

These amendments update various referenced documents related to import duties, authorized uses, preferential trade arrangements, and reflect changes made in the EU. Specifically, the regulations update version numbers for documents related to authorized uses, the UK Tariff, import duty suspensions, and preferential tariffs with Andean countries.

Importantly, the regulations also revoke provisions related to duties on Ukrainian and Moldovan goods, simplifying regulations in these specific areas.

The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025 raises Scotland's borrowing limits under the Scotland Act 1998.

Specifically, it increases the lending limit under section 67(2) from £1,779.351 million to £1,834.303 million and the capital expenditure limit under section 67A(1) from £3,050.316 million to £3,144.519 million.

The Order supersedes the 2024 Order and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

It came into effect the day after its enactment.

The Tuberculosis in Animals (England) (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2021 Order to clarify the power to slaughter animals infected with tuberculosis, remove outdated references to the European Union Common Agricultural Policy, and broaden the Secretary of State's authority to publish information aiding tuberculosis prevention.

The amendment also adds several parishes to Schedule 3, expanding the specified areas covered under the order.

It comes into force on July 15, 2025 and covers England and Wales.

The Online Safety Act 2023 (Fees Notification) Regulations 2025, effective September 14, 2025, mandate evidence submission by providers of regulated online services to OFCOM for fee calculations under the 2023 Act.

These regulations specify the required information, including financial statements and declarations of accuracy, and the prescribed method for submission, clarifying the process outlined in the Online Safety Act 2023.

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025, effective July 24, 2025, amends the Enterprise Act 2002 to modernize its approach to media mergers.

It updates terminology, replacing 'newspapers' with 'news media' and including broadcasting, thus expanding and clarifying the public interest considerations involved in merger reviews.

These amendments also entail procedural changes in designated sections of the Act and the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013.

A savings provision protects the effects of pre-existing decisions.

The Criminal and Civil Legal Aid (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective June 27, 2025, amend existing regulations concerning civil and criminal legal aid in England and Wales.

Key changes include the removal of contribution requirements for individuals qualifying for legal aid, streamlining procedural aspects related to certificate issuance, determination withdrawal, and review processes.

Transitional provisions ensure the regulations apply to ongoing cases, including waivers for past contributions in certain circumstances, and adjustments to application processing timelines.

These amendments aim to simplify legal aid systems and broaden access to justice.

These regulations amend existing legislation governing local authority referendums and mayoral elections in England.

The key changes postpone referendums and subsequent mayoral elections, if the petition or resolution falls between July 16, 2025, and the day before the 2026 ordinary election, until after the 2026 election, ensuring better alignment with regular election cycles.

This aims to enhance efficiency, reduce conflict, and possibly increase voter turnout.

The Teversham Award Drains Variation Order 2025 confirms a revised scheme for maintaining the Award Drain in Teversham, Cambridgeshire. The Environment Agency submitted the original plan, which was modified and subsequently confirmed by the Secretary of State.

The order transfers responsibility for maintaining the revised drain to South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Councils, specifying that the change takes effect upon the order's confirmation.

The schedule details the revised drain's definition, the effective date, and the councils’ joint responsibility for maintenance.

These regulations implement the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in the UK, mandating due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting obligations for UK cryptoasset service providers.

They detail procedures for self-certification, reporting to HMRC via an electronic system, and notification to users.

Penalties are outlined for various breaches, including failure to comply with due diligence, record-keeping, reporting, and notification requirements, along with provision for appeals.

An anti-avoidance clause is included.

These regulations, effective July 15, 2025, amend the 2004 Child Trust Funds Regulations.

Specifically, they extend the period during which certain investments (units or shares in recognised UCITS, or those within umbrella schemes) are considered qualifying investments until December 31, 2026.

This prevents those investments from losing their qualified status and safeguards children's savings.

These regulations amend the Individual Savings Account Regulations 1998, clarifying definitions, updating subscription rules, and limiting withdrawals.

Key changes include defining "long-term asset fund," requiring national insurance information for non-junior ISA subscriptions, restricting replacement subscriptions to the original account, preventing withdrawals that reduce the current year's subscription below zero, and specifying qualifying investments for stocks and shares and innovative finance components until the end of 2026.

The changes mostly take effect from July 15th, 2025, except for one regulation commencing April 6th, 2027.

These regulations amend the 2015 National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) and (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations.

Key changes mandate contractor approval for out-of-area patient registration, mandatory GP Connect functionality for electronic patient record access, links to patient guidance on practice websites, patient safety event recording, updated requirements for practice contact methods, and clarified procedures for removing violent patients and those with unknown addresses.

Changes also simplify processes concerning partnership changes.

These regulations apply to England and Wales and became effective primarily on July 21, 2025, with certain provisions starting on October 1, 2025.

These regulations, effective June 25, 2025, implement several sections of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.

Key provisions include allowing victims of certain crimes to submit impact statements at mental health tribunals and appointing a standing advocate for victims of major incidents.

The regulations also clarify information-sharing practices and data protection concerns related to these processes.

These provisions represent the seventh set of commencement regulations under the 2024 Act.

These regulations, issued under the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, bring into effect sections 3 and 5 of that Act on June 23, 2025.

This specifically mandates water and sewerage undertakers in England to create and publish annual pollution reduction plans, and incorporate nature-based solutions into their drainage and sewerage management plans.

The regulations include enforcement measures for non-compliance.

This legal instrument confirms the Oxfordshire County Council's scheme to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames in Oxford.

The bridge's design, location, and dimensions are detailed, along with confirmation that navigational requirements were considered.

The instrument cites the Highways Act 1980 as legal authority.

These regulations, effective June 20, 2025, activate sections 18 and 21 of the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024.

Section 18 establishes a Secretary of State review process for notices, while Section 21 requires notification of changes to telecommunications services.

The regulations apply across the UK. Previous commencement regulations have already brought other parts of the Act into force.

These regulations, effective July 10, 2025, prohibit English local housing authorities from using local connection criteria when allocating housing to victims of domestic abuse and care leavers.

The regulations define 'domestic abuse' according to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and specify 'eligible', 'relevant', and 'former relevant children' by referencing the Children Act 1989.

The aim is to improve housing access for these vulnerable groups.

The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Treasury Debt) Regulations 2025 amend existing UK sanctions regulations concerning South Sudan, Central African Republic, Yemen, and Libya.

These amendments introduce exceptions to asset freezes and fund prohibitions imposed on UN-designated persons, allowing for the payment of Treasury debt owed to these individuals, provided certain conditions are met concerning the origin of the debt and the transfer of funds to a specified account.

The aim is to balance sanctions enforcement with the UK's financial obligations.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2025 bring into effect sections 194 and 195 of the Act on June 18, 2025.

These sections address strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPPs) by requiring the Lord Chancellor to create Civil Procedure Rules enabling courts to dismiss SLAPP claims before trial and to make specific cost orders.

The regulations aim to deter SLAPPs, protecting free speech and streamlining legal processes.

The Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2023 and 2024 Orders to clarify the calculation of vehicle emissions targets for manufacturers.

It specifies that vehicles first registered in either the UK or EU are to be included in these calculations, using the EU Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as a basis for calculation for both a UK specific and EU specific target.

The manufacturer's final target is the higher of the two calculated in this way.

The Order ensures consistency and clarity in application, supporting the UK's climate change goals while considering the implications of Brexit and retaining UK control and clarity over emission reduction targets.

The Order takes effect on 2nd October 2025 and applies across the UK.

The Free Zone (Customs Site No. 2 Thames) Designation Order 2025 designates a specific area at the Thames Freeport as a free zone for a 10-year period.

Cosco Shipping Crystal Logistics (UK) Company Limited was appointed as the responsible authority, subject to conditions encompassing record-keeping, security, access for HMRC officers, and health and safety.

The order leverages existing legislation to establish the free zone and aims to benefit trade and economic growth within the designated area.

The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Spectrum Trading) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective July 7, 2025, amend the 2011 regulations to include a new license class, 'Spectrum Access High Density,' and two new frequency bands (25100–27500 MHz and 40500–43500 MHz).

These changes aim to increase mobile spectrum availability, potentially boosting network capacity, promoting technological advancements, and fostering economic growth.

OFCOM followed due process before enacting these amendments, and a regulatory impact assessment is publicly available.

The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) Order 2025, issued by OFCOM, limits the number of wireless telegraphy licenses granted for use in the 25.1 to 27.5 gigahertz and 40.5 to 43.5 gigahertz frequency bands.

OFCOM will use a defined procedure outlined in the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2025 to determine the number of licenses and their recipients.

The order came into force on July 7, 2025, and does not apply to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

The Infrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar Generation) Order 2025 amends the Planning Act 2008 to redefine nationally significant infrastructure projects.

It removes the exclusion of onshore wind from this designation and sets a capacity threshold of over 100 megawatts for onshore wind and solar projects to fall under this act.

Transitional provisions address applications and decisions made before the order's effective date (December 31, 2025), ensuring ongoing projects aren't disrupted.

The Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective April 28, 2026, amend existing regulations to enhance consumer protection regarding payment service contract terminations.

Key changes include increased notice periods (90 days for contracts made on or after April 28, 2026), requirements for more detailed explanations of contract refusals and terminations, and specific exceptions for situations involving money laundering, serious crime, or immigration requirements.

These amendments aim to improve transparency and fairness in the termination of payment service contracts.

These regulations, the second set under the National Security Act 2023, bring into effect Part 4 of that Act, specifically the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme.

This scheme starts on July 1st, 2025, and applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The regulations cite the power conferred by section 100(1) of the 2023 Act and provide for detailed commencement information.

An impact assessment is available online and in hard copy.

The Trade Marks (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2013 Order to reflect changes in UK trademark law.

Specifically, it modifies section 56 of the 1994 Act regarding the protection of well-known trademarks, incorporating references to the WTO agreement and making it more explicit.

The Order applies to England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man, and took effect on July 10, 2025.

These regulations, effective July 3rd, 2025, exempt stamp duties on PISCES share transfers occurring within a designated sandbox environment established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.

The regulations define key terms like "PISCES," "PISCES sandbox arrangements," and "PISCES share" by referencing the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System Sandbox) Regulations 2025.

An accompanying explanatory note clarifies the exemption's purpose and directs readers to a Tax Information and Impact Note for further details.

The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 3) Order 2025, enacted June 12, 2025, appoints several individuals as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.

This appointment is authorized under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and is detailed in a schedule listing each appointee.

These regulations, enacted under the National Security Act 2023, exempt specific categories of activities from the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme.

The exemptions cover certain foreign power investment funds focused primarily on overseas investments, educational arrangements supporting students in the UK, administrative and technical services provided by foreign powers, and arrangements involving UK public bodies (excluding those related to political influence).

The aim is to streamline the registration process while maintaining national security.

These regulations mandate the Secretary of State to publish information from the National Security Act 2023's foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme on a public website. Publication includes details of registered foreign activity and foreign influence arrangements, subject to exceptions for national security, crime prevention, individual safety, and commercially sensitive information.

The information remains published for up to ten years, depending on the arrangement's duration.

The regulations specify precisely which information must be made public for each registration type.

The Antarctic (Amendment) Regulations 2025 revise the 1995 Antarctic Regulations to reflect decisions from four recent Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings.

The regulations update the lists of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) and Antarctic Historic Sites and Monuments (AHSMs), adding new sites and revising existing descriptions.

Several ASPAs and AHSMs have been removed, with revised descriptions provided for others.

New sites are added, along with updated geographical coordinates and descriptions that improve management and conservation.

These regulations amend several existing UK statutory instruments to reflect the abolition of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and the subsequent transfer of its functions to the Secretary of State.

Specifically, the regulations replace references to the Institute with the Secretary of State in the Education (Student Support) Regulations 2011 and amend the Apprenticeships (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2017, removing the Institute’s power to charge fees for evaluating apprenticeship assessments.

Additionally, they remove the Institute from listings of public bodies in the Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017 and the Trade Union (Deduction of Union Subscriptions from Wages in the Public Sector) Regulations 2024.

The regulations came into force on July 2nd, 2025.

The Code Manager Selection (Competitive) Regulations 2025 establish a framework for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority to competitively select code managers for designated documents.

The regulations detail eligibility requirements, conflict-of-interest provisions, selection criteria, notice publication procedures, and provisions for cancellation or disqualification.

The selection process includes an open or restricted procedure, with the Authority publishing notices at each stage and considering any representations received.

The Pension Fund Clearing Obligation Exemption (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend Regulation (EU) 648/2012 to remove a time limit on the exemption of certain pension fund derivative contracts from the clearing obligation.

This eliminates the previous 18 June 2023 deadline, extending the exemption indefinitely.

The regulations were made by the Treasury, following consultation with relevant authorities.

A de minimis impact assessment accompanies the regulations, justifying the lack of a full impact analysis.

The Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 modify the 2018 regulations governing payments from manufacturers and suppliers of branded medicines.

Key changes include altering payment percentages for different periods and updating auditing requirements for presentation reports, allowing an alternative 'agreed upon' procedure instead of a full audit.

The amendments aim to improve efficiency, ensure fair payment, and streamline administrative processes.

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Alteration of Coroner Areas) Order 2025, effective July 1, 2025, merges four existing coroner areas in Kent and Medway—Central and South East Kent, Mid Kent and Medway, North East Kent, and North West Kent—into a single "Kent and Medway" area.

The order cites the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 as its legal basis and clarifies the definitions of "coroner area" and "new coroner area." No significant impact on the private, voluntary, or public sectors is anticipated.

These regulations amend the 2010 Private Security Industry Act exemptions concerning aviation security.

They clarify licensing requirements for individuals involved in airport security (screening, access control) and update references.

The changes exempt certain persons from licensing under the 2001 Act due to alternative arrangements being deemed sufficient for maintaining aviation security.

The regulations also revoke the 2012 amendment regulations.

The Register of Overseas Entities (Annotation) Regulations 2025 empower the registrar to add notes to the register concerning dissolved overseas entities or those that have failed to comply with information requirements.

These annotations enhance transparency and aid enforcement of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 and the Companies Act 2006.

The regulations extend to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and came into effect on June 30, 2025.

These regulations bring into force new and revised codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, clarifying procedures for bulk data access and communications interception.

They define "relevant change" regarding operator-system alterations requiring notification, specify review periods for notices, and amend the 2018 regulations governing the Technical Advisory Board, adjusting its membership and quorum requirements.

These regulations, effective June 26, 2025, amend the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.

They modify the financial reporting requirements for four specific combined county authorities in England and Wales: Devon and Torbay, Greater Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire, and Lancashire. The changes disapply the requirement to prepare accounts for the financial year beginning April 1, 2024, and adjust the reporting period for the financial year beginning April 1, 2025, to start on February 5, 2025, aligning with the authorities' establishment date.

The changes are made under the authority of section 3(5)(b) of the 2014 Act.

This order temporarily exempts JG Pears Power Limited from needing an electricity supply license to provide power to the High Marnham Green Energy Business Park in England.

The exemption, granted under the Electricity Act 1989, runs until December 31, 2034, and is subject to conditions limiting the maximum electricity supply to 37 megawatts.

The order's justification involves facilitating the prompt delivery of renewable energy while acknowledging a lack of significant impact on the public or private sectors.

The Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 2020 Regulations to modify the right of appeal against deportation decisions.

The amendment ensures that the right of appeal only arises after an individual has been given the opportunity to make representations to the Secretary of State and the decision to deport has been finalized, aligning it with the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

This change aims to improve procedural fairness and potentially streamline the appeals process.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Spurgeon’s College) (Amendment) Order 2025 extends Spurgeon’s College’s authorization to grant taught awards until November 30, 2028.

The Office for Students made the order under powers in the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, having consulted relevant bodies on the quality of the college's education.

No impact assessment was needed because it's considered not to affect businesses, civil society, or the public sector.

These regulations amend the Communications Act 2003, delaying the implementation of restrictions on the advertising of less healthy food and drink.

The effective date is pushed back from October 1, 2025, to January 5, 2026.

The changes affect several sections of the Act, specifically those outlining the objectives for such advertisements and the prohibition of paid advertising for less healthy food and drink.

An explanatory note references a full impact assessment conducted previously, explaining the lack of a new assessment for this amendment.

These regulations amend the 2007 School Travel (Pupils with Dual Registration) (England) Regulations to update the definition of 'child who has no fixed abode'.

The amendment replaces the previous definition, which referenced a now-revoked regulation, with a gender-neutral version mirroring the original wording.

The regulations came into force on June 30th, 2025, and apply to England and Wales.

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (St Mawes to Cremyll) Order 2025 sets June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for coastal land between St Mawes and Cremyll in Cornwall.

This follows the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's plans for a long-distance coastal path, as outlined in several reports submitted in 2019 and 2020.

The order references the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, and clarifies the legal framework for public access to this section of the proposed path.

This order sets June 4th, 2025, as the official end date for the access preparation period along the coastal margin from Penzance to St Mawes.

The decision is based on the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's proposals, documented in nine specific reports.

This formally opens this section of coast to public access.

This order establishes June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for the coastal margin section of the England Coast Path between Newquay and Penzance.

This decision follows the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's proposals, detailed in several reports submitted in 2019 and 2020.

The order cites the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as its legal basis.

This order establishes June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for the England Coast Path from Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe.

The decision is based on approvals granted by the Secretary of State for proposals outlined in Natural England reports addressing coastal access along this route.

The order cites relevant acts of Parliament and provides details of the reports and approvals.

This order establishes June 24, 2025, as the end date for the access preparation period for coastal margin land on the Isle of Sheppey.

The date follows the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's proposals, detailed in several reports, for creating a long-distance coastal path.

The order cites relevant sections of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as its legal basis.

The Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Amendment) Order 2025, effective August 15, 2025, amends the definition of "air traffic services" in the Transport Act 2000 to include the process of developing and submitting airspace change proposals to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

This amendment applies to designated UK airspace and aims to streamline airspace management by providing clarity and supporting modernization initiatives.

The order follows a joint consultation on airspace modernization and leverages existing regulatory mechanisms while considering a potential de minimis cost impact on stakeholders.

The 2025 National Health Service regulations amend three existing sets of regulations: those concerning travel expenses and remission of charges, pharmaceutical and local pharmaceutical services, and charges for drugs and appliances.

Key changes include removing tax credit-based exemptions from charges, updating rules for distance-selling pharmacies, and introducing automated refunds for pre-payment certificates for those becoming eligible for exemptions.

The amendments aim to streamline processes, update services, and address policy shift related to the termination of tax credits.

The Subsidy Control (Subsidy Database Information Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 2022 regulations, lessening the information needed for public authority subsidy database entries concerning subsidies provided under existing schemes.

This change aims to reduce the administrative burden on public authorities.

The amendment exempts certain data points while maintaining overall reporting of subsidies.

This legal instrument confirms the Worcestershire County Council's plan to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon in Evesham.

The bridge, part of a new highway, will connect Pershore Road to land near Evesham Leisure Centre.

The scheme considers navigation requirements and includes detailed plans and specifications, deposited at specified locations.

Minor amendments were made to ensure the scheme accurately reflects the drawing titles of the plans before confirmation.