Legislation Published September 2025
41 statutory instruments were made in September 2025, with justice, finance, and local government emerging as the most frequent areas of regulatory activity. The Online Safety Act 2023 (Qualifying Worldwide Revenue) Regulations 2025 established the methodology for calculating provider revenue to determine Ofcom fees and financial penalties. Significant changes were also made to the Warm Home Discount scheme, which was amended to increase administrative flexibility in England and Wales and raise spending in Scotland by £39 million. Additionally, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025 brought into force provisions regarding data retention for child death investigations.
Most significant this month: The Online Safety Act 2023 (Qualifying Worldwide Revenue) Regulations 2025
Summary
- 30th Sept 25 The Secretary of State amended the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to reflect updated UN obligations under Resolution 2231, revised resolution references, updated trade definitions, and introduced exceptions for Treasury debt payments. View Finance Foreign Policy Justice
- 29th Sept 25 The Regulations brought certain sections of the Media Act 2024 concerning content quotas and Channel 4 duties into force on October 1, 2025, and brought the bulk of the public service broadcasting framework reforms into force on January 1, 2026. View Culture and Sport Technology
- 29th Sept 25 The Order provided for the Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure 2025 to commence operation on 1st October 2025. View Justice Local Government
- 26th Sept 25 The Regulations conferred housing and regeneration functions from the HCA onto Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and Warwickshire County Councils, modifying the application of relevant 2008 Act provisions. View Devolution Housing Local Government
- 24th Sept 25 Revised codes of practice for port examination officers were implemented under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000. View Civil Liberties Defence Immigration Justice
- 23rd Sept 25 The 2025 Regulations amended the Companies Act 2006 to enhance notification requirements regarding people with significant control in companies, adding new sections and clarifying existing ones. View Economy Finance Justice Trade
- 23rd Sept 25 The regulations amended primary and secondary legislation to reflect changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, restricting public access to certain director identity verification statements, and updated requirements for authorized corporate service providers. View Economy Finance Justice Labour Trade
- 22nd Sept 25 The Online Safety Act 2023 (Qualifying Worldwide Revenue) Regulations 2025 were enacted, defining the calculation of qualifying worldwide revenue for online service providers to determine fees payable to Ofcom and maximum penalty amounts. View Economy Finance Justice Technology
- 18th Sept 25 The Warm Home Discount scheme in England and Wales was amended to extend the rebate period and increase administrative flexibility, while the Scottish scheme received a £39 million spending increase. View Benefits and Welfare Devolution Economy Energy
- 18th Sept 25 The 2025 regulations extended transitional provisions for third-country central counterparties under Regulation (EU) 575/2013 and the CCP Regulations. View Economy Finance Trade
- 18th Sept 25 The regulations amended the definition of 'smaller authority' in the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, raising the financial threshold to £15 million for financial years commencing on or after April 1st, 2025. View Economy Finance Justice Local Government
- 18th Sept 25 The 2025 Order amended the 2006 Order establishing the Kent and Medway NHS Trust, renaming it, updating its functions, and removing obsolete clauses. View Health and Social Care Local Government
- 17th Sept 25 The 2025 Regulations amended building control regulations, introduced new completion notice requirements, revised notice requirements for compliance declarations, and established procedures for handling serious contraventions. View Housing Justice Local Government
- 16th Sept 25 The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey) Order 2025 established September 24, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for specified coastal land. View Culture and Sport Economy Environment Justice Transport
- 16th Sept 25 The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Isle of Wight) (No. 1) Order 2025 set the end date for the access preparation period for specified coastal areas on the Isle of Wight to September 17, 2025. View Environment Justice Local Government Transport
- 16th Sept 25 Amendments were made to UK primary and secondary legislation, and EU-assimilated legislation, to reflect changes following the revocation and replacement of the 2014 Capital Buffers Regulations. View Finance
- 12th Sept 25 The 2025 order set new fees for ecclesiastical judges, legal officers, and others, replacing the 2024 order, and detailing fee structures for various church court proceedings. View Justice
- 12th Sept 25 The Office for Students authorized Multiverse Group Limited to grant taught awards in computing and business and management for a fixed term. View Education
- 11th Sept 25 The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025 corrected errors and omissions identified in the 2025 Development Consent Order. View Environment Infrastructure Justice Local Government Transport
- 10th Sept 25 The 2025 rules amended the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules 2015 to incorporate procedures for claims under section 101 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. View Economy Justice Technology Trade
- 10th Sept 25 The Criminal Legal Aid (Standard Crime Contract) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amended the Criminal Legal Aid (General), (Remuneration), and (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 to reflect the 2025 Standard Crime Contract. View Benefits and Welfare Finance Justice
- 10th Sept 25 The 2025 regulations created an exemption for brand advertising of less healthy food and drink, subject to defined criteria outlined in the document. View Culture and Sport Economy Health and Social Care Local Government Technology Trade
- 10th Sept 25 The regulations amended UK aviation security legislation by removing requirements for airport supplies. View Defence Economy Foreign Policy Justice Transport
- 10th Sept 25 The regulations amended several UK Customs regulations by updating version numbers in key documents related to import duties and authorized use procedures. View Economy Finance Trade
- 9th Sept 25 The 2025 regulations increased payments in lieu of maritime training and revoked the 2023 regulations. View Economy Education Finance Transport Trade
- 9th Sept 25 The 2025 regulations amended the 2021 Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations, lowering peat burning thresholds, updating definitions, adding licensing grounds for research, and removing outdated elements. View Agriculture Energy Environment Local Government
- 9th Sept 25 Amendments were made to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987 to improve probate procedures in England and Wales, including mandating online applications for certain grants and clarifying dispute resolution processes. View Justice
- 9th Sept 25 An exemption from the electricity generation license requirement was granted to Riverside Energy Park Limited for its Riverside 2 facility in Belvedere, London, subject to specific conditions. View Economy Energy Environment Local Government
- 8th Sept 25 The 2025 Order amended the 2007 Order to designate Forest Lodge, Windsor Great Park as a protected site under Section 128 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005. View Defence Justice
- 8th Sept 25 The 2025 Resolution amended the Church Representation Rules to streamline electoral processes, improve parish governance, clarify disqualifications, standardize financial reporting, and mandate PCC member training. View Benefits and Welfare Culture and Sport Justice Local Government
- 8th Sept 25 The Church Representation Rules were amended to shorten the House of Laity election period, clarify procedural rules and improve communication with electors. View Culture and Sport Local Government
- 8th Sept 25 The order established new annual fees for diocesan and provincial registrars in the Church of England for 2026, clarified the services covered by the fees, and specified payment procedures. View Finance Justice Local Government
- 5th Sept 25 Cornwall College was authorized to grant taught awards up to foundation level indefinitely and up to bachelor's level until May 15, 2030. View Education
- 5th Sept 25 The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025 brought into force section 124 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, amending the Online Safety Act 2023 regarding data retention for child death investigations. View Benefits and Welfare Civil Liberties Justice Technology
- 4th Sept 25 The 2025 Order extended the deadline for the UK government's response to the Committee on Climate Change's 2025 report. View Economy Energy Environment Foreign Policy
- 4th Sept 25 The regulations established commencement dates for sections of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and included transitional provisions to protect data subjects' rights. View Civil Liberties Finance Justice Technology
- 4th Sept 25 The Order amended the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 to permit sharing of matched adult social care data with local authorities in England and Wales. View Benefits and Welfare Devolution Finance Health and Social Care Justice Local Government
- 3rd Sept 25 The 2025 regulations amended the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 to simplify the habitual residence assessment for housing benefit claimants already receiving universal credit. View Benefits and Welfare Housing
- 3rd Sept 25 The University of Portsmouth was designated as a medical authority for dentistry examinations and licensing. View Education Health and Social Care Justice Labour
- 1st Sept 25 The regulations amended the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs etc.) Regulations 2004 to update the list of restricted drugs for erectile dysfunction and remove notification rules for certain influenza antivirals. View Health and Social Care
- 1st Sept 25 The 2025 regulations amended NHS charges for injury-related treatment, increasing fees for ambulance services, outpatient and inpatient care, and the maximum chargeable amount, while revoking previous amendments. View Benefits and Welfare Finance Health and Social Care Justice
The Warm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025
The Warm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend existing regulations for England and Wales and Scotland.
For England and Wales, the amendments extend the rebate issuance period to March 31, 2026, and provide additional flexibility for suppliers and the Secretary of State in managing rebates.
In Scotland, the regulations increase the aggregate non-core spending obligation for scheme year 15 by £39 million.
The changes aim to improve the effectiveness and reach of the Warm Home Discount scheme.
The Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Extension and Amendment) Regulations 2025 extend transitional periods in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and the Central Counterparties (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018.
These extensions, lasting 12 months, apply to third-country central counterparties and aim to prevent disruption to international and UK financial markets.
The extensions are deemed necessary and proportionate given exceptional circumstances.
The Local Audit (Amendment of Definition of Smaller Authority) Regulations 2025
These regulations amend the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, redefining 'smaller authority' based on gross income and expenditure.
For financial years starting after April 1st, 2024, the threshold increases from £6.5 million to £15 million.
The changes aim to provide greater financial flexibility for local authorities while maintaining appropriate levels of financial scrutiny.
The regulations apply to England and Wales and were approved by both Houses of Parliament.
The Kent and Medway National Health Service and Social Care Partnership Trust (Establishment) and the West Kent National Health Service and Social Care Trust and the East Kent National Health Service and Social Care Partnership Trust (Dissolution) (Amendment) Order 2025
The Kent and Medway National Health Service and Social Care Partnership Trust (Establishment) and the West Kent National Health Service and Social Care Trust and the East Kent National Health Service and Social Care Partnership Trust (Dissolution) (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2006 Order establishing the Kent and Medway National Health Service and Social Care Partnership Trust.
The amendment changes the Trust's name to 'Kent and Medway Mental Health National Health Service Trust', updates its defined functions to 'provide goods and services for the purposes of the health service,' and removes outdated provisions such as the 'operational date' and unnecessary definitions.
The changes take effect on October 13, 2025, and extend to England and Wales.
The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025
The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025 amend the Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 and the Building Regulations 2010, primarily focusing on improving building safety and compliance procedures.
Key changes include revised notice requirements for completed building works, stricter reporting for when clients cannot provide statements from contractors or designers, and clarifying procedures for handling contraventions.
The regulations also prescribe cases where the Building Safety Regulator must provide copies of serious contravention orders to local authorities.
Transitional provisions ensure the amendments don't retrospectively apply to notices issued before the regulations' effective date.
The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey) Order 2025
This order sets September 24, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for coastal land between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey.
The decision follows the approval by the Secretary of State of Natural England's proposals, detailed in six reports, under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.
The order cites the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as its legal basis and clarifies terms and definitions used in the approval process.
Copies of the Secretary of State’s notices of approval are available online and through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Isle of Wight) (No. 1) Order 2025
This Order establishes September 17, 2025, as the end date for the access preparation period for coastal margin land on the Isle of Wight.
The decision is based on approvals granted by the Secretary of State for proposals outlined in reports by Natural England concerning coastal access routes.
The Order cites the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 as its legal basis.
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025
These regulations amend various pieces of UK primary and secondary legislation as well as assimilated European Union law to reflect the replacement of the Capital Requirements (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) Regulations 2014 with the Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures Regulations 2025.
The changes update references to the older regulations across various acts and orders to ensure consistency and legal clarity within the financial regulatory framework; the amendments come into effect on November 30, 2025.
An impact assessment was deemed unnecessary.