Legislation Published June 2025
UK legislation and statutory instruments introduced in June 2025.
Summary
- 27th Jun 25 The order amended the Electricity Act 1989 to increase the permitted capacity for solar generating stations in England to 100 megawatts. View
- 27th Jun 25 Amendments were made to UK customs regulations to establish a new preferential trade agreement and tariff quota with the United States for beef. View
- 27th Jun 25 The regulations amended several UK customs regulations, updated version numbers in related documents, and revoked certain provisions concerning Ukrainian and Moldovan goods. View
- 27th Jun 25 The 2025 Order increased Scotland's borrowing limits under the Scotland Act 1998 and revoked the 2024 Order. View
- 27th Jun 25 The 2025 Order amended the Tuberculosis in Animals (England) Order 2021, clarifying tuberculosis control powers, updating specified areas, and removing outdated references. View
- 27th Jun 25 The Online Safety Act 2023 (Fees Notification) Regulations 2025 were enacted, outlining the necessary documentation and procedures for providers of regulated online services to submit fee-related information to OFCOM. View
- 26th Jun 25 The Order amended the Enterprise Act 2002 and related legislation to update media merger considerations, clarifying definitions and expanding the scope of public interest reviews. View
- 26th Jun 25 The regulations amended civil and criminal legal aid procedures in England and Wales, removing contribution requirements and streamlining processes for legal aid access. View
- 26th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2011 and 2012 regulations concerning local authority referendums and mayoral elections in England, adjusting the timelines for referendums and subsequent mayoral elections. View
- 26th Jun 25 The Teversham Award Drains Variation Order 2025 confirmed a revised drainage scheme, transferring maintenance responsibility to South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Councils. View
- 25th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations implemented the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in the UK, establishing due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting requirements for cryptoasset service providers, and defining associated penalties. View
- 24th Jun 25 The Child Trust Funds (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amended the 2004 Regulations to extend the qualifying investment period for certain UCITS until December 31, 2026. View
- 24th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 1998 Individual Savings Account Regulations to clarify definitions, update subscription rules, and limit withdrawals. View
- 23rd Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2015 General Medical Services Contracts and Personal Medical Services Agreements Regulations, updating processes for patient registration, GP Connect records access, patient guidance, safety reporting, practice contact, and partnership changes. View
- 23rd Jun 25 The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2025 brought into force specific sections of the 2024 Act, concerning victim impact statements, major incident advocacy, and information sharing, commencing June 25, 2025. View
- 20th Jun 25 Sections 3 and 5 of the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 were brought into force regarding pollution reduction plans and nature-based solutions for water companies in England. View
- 20th Jun 25 The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxpens River Thames Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge) Scheme 2024 was confirmed, and the bridge's design and construction authorized under the Highways Act 1980. View
- 19th Jun 25 The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 sections 18 and 21, concerning notice reviews and telecommunications service change notifications, were brought into effect on June 20th, 2025. View
- 19th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations prevented English local housing authorities from using local connection criteria when allocating housing to victims of domestic abuse and care leavers. View
- 19th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended several UK sanctions regulations to add exceptions allowing payment of Treasury debt to UN-designated persons under specific conditions. View
- 19th Jun 25 Sections 194 and 195 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, regarding SLAPPs, were brought into force. View
- 18th Jun 25 The Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2025 amended existing legislation to clarify the calculation of vehicle emission targets, including UK and EU registered vehicles, and specified the application of the higher of the two possible targets to vehicle manufacturers. View
- 18th Jun 25 The 2025 Order designated Customs Site No. 2 Thames as a free zone, appointed a responsible authority, and imposed conditions for its operation. View
- 18th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2011 Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Spectrum Trading) Regulations by adding a 'Spectrum Access High Density' license class and two new frequency bands. View
- 18th Jun 25 OFCOM issued an order limiting the number of wireless telegraphy licenses for specific frequency bands, implementing a defined procedure for licence allocation. View
- 16th Jun 25 The Order amended the Planning Act 2008 to include onshore wind generating stations in the definition of nationally significant infrastructure projects and set a 100-megawatt capacity threshold for onshore wind and solar projects. View
- 13th Jun 25 The 2025 Regulations amended the Payment Services Regulations 2017 and Payment Accounts Regulations 2015, strengthening consumer rights related to contract termination for payment services by implementing longer notice periods and requiring more detailed reasons for refusal or termination. View
- 13th Jun 25 The National Security Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025 brought into force Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023, establishing a foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme. View
- 12th Jun 25 The Order amended the Trade Marks (Isle of Man) Order 2013 to align with the UK Trade Marks Act 1994, specifically concerning protection of well-known trade marks and national emblems. View
- 12th Jun 25 The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (Exemption from Stamp Duties) Regulations 2025 exempted stamp duties on the transfer of PISCES shares within the PISCES sandbox arrangements, effective July 3rd, 2025. View
- 12th Jun 25 The order appointed numerous individuals as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills. View
- 12th Jun 25 The regulations exempted certain foreign investment funds, educational and governmental services, and UK public body arrangements from the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme. View
- 11th Jun 25 The regulations established a process for publishing information registered under the National Security Act 2023's foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme, with specified exceptions and time limits. View
- 11th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the 1995 Antarctic Regulations, updating the lists of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas and Antarctic Historic Sites and Monuments, respectively. View
- 11th Jun 25 The regulations amended existing legislation to reflect the abolition of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and the transfer of its functions to the Secretary of State. View
- 11th Jun 25 The Gas and Electricity Markets Authority established a competitive selection process for code managers of designated documents, including eligibility criteria, conflict of interest management, selection criteria, and public notice requirements. View
- 10th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the transitional provision in Article 89(1) of Regulation (EU) 648/2012, removing a time limit on a pension fund derivative contract clearing obligation exemption. View
- 10th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2018 Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) Regulations by changing payment percentages for branded medicines and adjusting the auditing process for presentation reports. View
- 10th Jun 25 The Order established a new combined coroner area for Kent and Medway by merging four previously distinct areas. View
- 10th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2010 Private Security Industry Act exemptions for aviation security, clarifying licensing and updating existing references, and revoked the 2012 amendment regulations. View
- 6th Jun 25 The registrar was granted new powers to annotate the register of overseas entities regarding dissolved entities and non-compliance with information requests. View
- 6th Jun 25 New and revised codes of practice were implemented, the definition of a 'relevant change' was established, and the Investigatory Powers (Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2018 were amended. View
- 5th Jun 25 The regulations modified the financial reporting requirements for four specified combined county authorities in England and Wales for the financial years beginning April 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025. View
- 4th Jun 25 A temporary exemption from the electricity supply license requirement was granted to JG Pears Power Limited to supply electricity to High Marnham Green Energy Business Park in England. View
- 4th Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2020 Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations to clarify the right of appeal against deportation decisions, aligning it with the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. View
- 4th Jun 25 The 2025 Order amended the 2022 Order to extend Spurgeon’s College’s authorization to award taught degrees until November 30, 2028. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The regulations amended the Communications Act 2003, delaying the effective date of restrictions on advertising less healthy food and drink to January 5, 2026. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2007 School Travel Regulations to update the definition of 'child with no fixed abode', addressing legislative changes caused by the revocation of the 2006 regulations. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The order established June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for coastal margin land between St Mawes and Cremyll, completing the legal process for public access to that section of the England Coast Path. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The order established June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for the coastal margin between Penzance and St Mawes. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Newquay to Penzance) (No. 2) Order 2025 set June 4th, 2025 as the end date for the access preparation period for a section of the England Coast Path. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The order finalized the access preparation period for a coast path section, setting June 4th, 2025, as the date. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The order designated June 24, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for the Isle of Sheppey coastal margin, following approval of designated access proposals. View
- 3rd Jun 25 The Order amended the Transport Act 2000 to include airspace change proposals within the definition of 'air traffic services', clarifying the responsibilities and procedures related to airspace management in specified UK flight information regions. View
- 2nd Jun 25 Amendments were made to regulations governing NHS charges, remission of charges, pharmaceutical services, and pre-payment certificates, primarily related to tax credit changes, distance selling pharmacies, and improved refund processes. View
- 2nd Jun 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2022 Subsidy Control Regulations to reduce the information requirements for public authority entries in the subsidy database relating to subsidies given under subsidy schemes. View
- 2nd Jun 25 The Worcestershire County Council (Hampton Bridge) Scheme 2025 was confirmed, authorizing construction of a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon. View
The Electricity Act 1989 (Requirement of Consent for Solar Generating Stations) (England) Order 2025
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.
The Customs (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas) (US) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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.