Culture and Sport Legislation

Legislative framework governing cultural institutions, media broadcasting, sports regulation, arts funding, and heritage protection.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026

Establishes a temporary restricted airspace zone in Aldershot, Hampshire, on June 27 and June 28, 2026, to coincide with National Armed Forces Day celebrations.

It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within defined coordinates between 0600 and 1700 UTC. The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, though they allow for flights authorized by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police JOU C-UAV Team.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone over Tottenham, London, to manage aviation safety during a series of music concerts.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate during six distinct periods between June 27 and July 16, 2026.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those with permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Air Cell or those operated by police and emergency medical services.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Commonwealth Games, Glasgow) Regulations 2026

These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in designated areas of Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The restrictions apply to two specific geographical zones: a multi-point bounded area from July 23 to August 2, and a circular radius around a central point from July 27 to August 1.

These prohibitions apply to all unmanned aircraft unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified 5.5 nautical mile radius of Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix.

The Secretary of State issues these directions to manage airspace safety between 3 July and 5 July 2026, exempting only aircraft with permission from the Silverstone heliport air traffic control unit, police air support, or emergency medical services.

The restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots not meeting the specific exemption criteria during the designated hours.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish a restricted airspace zone around the Silverstone motor-racing circuit to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft during the 2026 British Grand Prix.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a one-nautical-mile radius of the circuit's center, unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Northamptonshire Police. The restrictions are active during specific hourly windows between July 2nd and July 5th, 2026.

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Correction Slip

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

This document is an official correction notice for 'The Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026,' issued in June 2026, which specifically amends Regulation 3(2) by correcting a typographical error where 'paragraph (2)' must now read 'paragraph (1)' to ensure the regulation operates as intended.

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The Football Governance Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 1st May 26

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.

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The Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026

These Regulations, enacted by HM Treasury under the Finance Act 2014, establish an income tax exemption for individuals accredited by the organizer of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games for income earned while performing activities connected with the Games between July 16th and August 4th, 2026, provided the individual meets specific non-UK residence criteria for the relevant tax year or period.

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