These regulations, effective October 1, 2025, amend the 2015 Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) Regulations by increasing charges for NHS ambulance services, outpatient, and inpatient treatment received by those compensated for injuries.

The maximum charge also increases.

The amendments reflect updated costs, are legally authorized under the Health and Social Care Act 2003, and resulted in the revocation of the 2024 amending regulations.

A full impact assessment was deemed unnecessary.

These regulations outline the rules for the 2025 Winter Fuel Payment in England and Wales.

Eligibility is determined by reaching pensionable age and ordinary residency, with payment amounts varying based on age and receipt of other benefits.

Those in residential care or receiving free inpatient treatment for over a year are subject to different rules.

The regulations also revoke previous versions and codify automatic payments in certain cases.

The Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025 amends the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004.

The amendment allows for the sharing of matched adult social care data with local authorities in England and Wales to improve fraud detection, recover lost funds, and streamline administration.

The Order was made under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and received parliamentary approval.

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025 bring into force various sections of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, effective August 20, 2025.

These sections cover aspects such as access to customer and business data, amendments to the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, the establishment of the Information Commission, and provisions related to online safety, eIDAS regulations, copyright, and AI. The regulations specify which subsections of each section come into force, and their geographical extent across the UK.

The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025, effective August 5th, 2025, amend the Firearms Rules 1998 in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Key changes include increasing the required number of referees for shotgun certificate applications from one to two, and updating the application forms for firearm/shotgun certificates and firearms dealer registrations.

These new forms request information about neuro-developmental conditions and time spent abroad.

Transitional arrangements allow the use of older forms until September 5th, 2025.

The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (England) Order 2025, effective September 1st, 2025, sets the pay and working conditions for school teachers in England.

It incorporates recommendations from the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB), a process mandated by the Education Act 2002.

The order references a separate document detailing the specific pay and conditions and revokes the 2024 order.

The order extends to England and Wales, applying specifically to teachers in England.

These regulations amend existing UK legislation to ensure that British nationals returning from government-advised evacuations are eligible for housing and homelessness assistance in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The amendments waive the habitual residence test for a six-month period following evacuation, allowing immediate access to housing for those who meet specific criteria defined by the regulations.

These criteria include possessing leave to enter or remain in the UK, not being subject to a 'no recourse to public funds' condition, and not being sponsored under certain visa schemes

These regulations amend the 2001 Social Security (Contributions) Regulations to exclude compensation payments made under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme from National Insurance Contribution calculations.

This applies to individuals whose Horizon System-related convictions have been quashed, those cautioned, or those who received alternatives to prosecution in Scotland, even if the alternative to prosecution was purported rather than formal.

The amendment ensures that such compensation payments do not impact the individuals' National Insurance liability.