This order amends existing orders governing nine Combined Authorities in England, granting them powers under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 to provide financial resources for approved technical education qualifications and steps towards occupational competence.

These powers are not applicable to apprenticeships or individuals under 19 or under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

The order received approval from each House of Parliament and involved prior public consultation.

These regulations amend the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme to expand its eligibility criteria for compensation, encompassing convictions quashed by courts or legislation, cautions, and alternative-to-prosecution outcomes related to the Horizon system.

The amendments also provide income tax exemptions for payments made under the Grenfell Support (Restorative Justice) programme to victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Both changes have retrospective application.

This order amends the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, increasing the money laundering threshold from £1,000 to £3,000 for transactions under section 339A(2) and (6A).

This affects banks and firms handling accounts, and businesses in the regulated sector returning property to customers.

The increase aims to reduce administrative burdens on businesses while preserving the focus on significant money laundering activities.

The amendment followed parliamentary review and approval.

The Childcare Payments (Eligibility) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2025 amend the 2015 regulations to synchronize the application window for childcare top-up payments with the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme.

These changes modify eligibility requirements regarding qualifying paid work, specifically adjusting the timeframe for declaring eligibility and defining the 'applicable period.' Transitional provisions are included to manage the shift between the old and new systems for applications between October 16, 2025, and January 31, 2026.

These regulations exempt from income tax payments made under the Department for Work and Pensions' disability premium compensation scheme and its Northern Ireland equivalent.

The exemption retroactively covers payments received on or after December 18, 2024.

This action addresses a court ruling that highlighted unfair treatment of certain universal credit claimants who lost disability premiums when transitioning from legacy benefits.

This Order amends the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order to update definitions, reflecting the UK's departure from the European Union.

It also modifies delivery and collection service requirements, specifying separate standards for priority and standard letters, while outlining revised routing time calculations.

These changes aim to improve service standards and are made after a user needs review and a public consultation process.

The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025 amend four existing pieces of legislation: the Local Authority Targets (Well-Being of Young Children) Regulations 2007, the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007, the Childcare (Provision of Information About Young Children) (England) Regulations 2009, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2012.

Key changes include updating references to assessment scales, incorporating revised versions of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory frameworks, and introducing the Experience-Based Route (EBR) for early years practitioners.

The amendments aim to improve data collection, strengthen safeguarding, and streamline the regulatory framework for childcare in England.

The Asian Development Bank (Thirteenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2025 authorizes a maximum £120 million UK contribution to the Asian Development Fund's thirteenth replenishment.

This payment is made in accordance with agreements between the UK government and the bank, as outlined in Resolution No. 427.

The order also allows for the redemption of non-interest-bearing notes issued by the Secretary of State related to this contribution.

The order received parliamentary approval and was made under the International Development Act 2002.