Culture and Sport Legislation

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

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

Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure public safety.


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

Established temporary restricted airspace around Silverstone for the duration of the 2026 British Grand Prix to ensure public safety and manage high-volume helicopter traffic.


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

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix for public safety.


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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Typographical Error Corrected in TV Selection Regulations

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

Corrected a typographical error in Regulation 3(2) of The Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026, changing the referenced paragraph number from '(2)' to '(1)'.


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 Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2026

Updated the list of bodies to which workers can legally submit protected whistleblowing disclosures from 2 June 2026.


This Order updates the list of 'prescribed persons' under the Employment Rights Act 1996, granting legal protection to workers who blow the whistle to designated regulators and public bodies.

It adds the Building Safety Regulator, the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, the Independent Football Regulator, the Law Society, the Security Industry Authority, and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to the list.

Furthermore, it modifies the scope of protected disclosures for the Financial Conduct Authority, the Environment Agency, and several government departments while removing the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland.

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

Published: Fri 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.


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

The Regulations exempted income tax for accredited, non-UK resident individuals performing activities connected with the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games during a defined operational period.


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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The Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2026

Published: Fri 27th Mar 26

The Order specified the funding period from April 2026 to March 2029 and set the maximum aggregate grant amount at £9,531,000 for the Churches Conservation Trust, revoking the 2025 Order.


This Statutory Instrument, made by the Secretary of State with Treasury approval, sets the framework for financial support to the Churches Conservation Trust in England and Wales for the period beginning 1st April 2026 and ending 31st March 2029, specifying that the total aggregate grants paid under the Redundant Churches and other Religious Buildings Act 1969 during this time must not exceed £9,531,000, and it simultaneously revokes the preceding 2025 Order.

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