Legislation Published May 2026
UK legislation and statutory instruments introduced in May 2026.
Summary
- 6th May 26 The Regulations detailed how statutory workplace pension contributions deducted by an employer affect the calculation of an applicable individual's pay for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage. View
- 6th May 26 The Regulations amended the 2024 Biodiversity Gain Site Register Regulations by incorporating provisions related to development consent granted under the Planning Act 2008 and defining key site and development terms. View
- 5th May 26 A URL link within the Explanatory Note of The Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026 was corrected to point to the accurate guidance on publishing plan data. View
- 5th May 26 A new Article 465A was inserted into the retained Capital Requirements Regulation (EU No 575/2013) to mandate a transitional period, running from January 1st to December 31st, 2027, exempting credit institutions and certain investment firms from applying specific new PRA market risk model rules. View
- 5th May 26 The Secretary of State revoked the emergency flying restrictions previously imposed over the Southway, Plymouth area via a prior statutory instrument. View
- 5th May 26 The Secretary of State imposed immediate, temporary flying restrictions below 3,500 feet over a specified one-mile radius near Bristol due to a public interest emergency, effective May 3rd, 2026. View
- 1st May 26 The regulations established the definitive contractual framework for primary medical services provision under the NHS in England. View
- 1st May 26 Amended the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees Order 2013 to introduce new fees for proceedings under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and updated definitions and fee structures. View
- 1st May 26 Specific parts of the Football Governance Act 2025, covering owner suitability, club duties, and IFR investigatory powers, were brought into force on May 5, 2026. View
- 1st May 26 The Secretary of State made regulations imposing temporary flight restrictions below 3,500 feet around Headcorn Aerodrome for flying displays scheduled from June 26th to June 28th, 2026. View
The Football Governance Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, made on April 29, 2026, bring into force specific provisions of the Football Governance Act 2025 starting on May 5, 2026.
The commencement order initiates key sections related to the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) determining the suitability of club owners and officers, imposes new duties on clubs and competition organisers regarding ground disposal and administration approvals, and activates certain investigatory powers and schedule items concerning relevant infringements.
These Regulations establish temporary restrictions on aircraft flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a 3.5 nautical mile radius of Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent, between June 26th and June 28th, 2026, inclusive, to ensure public safety during scheduled flying displays; the restrictions do not apply to emergency services, specific authorized flights, or areas already subject to prohibitions related to prisons and young offender institutions.