Set a limit of zero carbon units that may be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period, excluding units related to emissions trading schemes.

The Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026 establishes the maximum amount of carbon units that can be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period.

It directs that this limit be set at zero, effectively preventing the use of international carbon credits to meet national carbon budgets for that specific timeframe, except for units associated with emissions trading systems.

The order applies to the calculation of the net UK carbon account, overseen by the Secretary of State and relevant national authorities in the devolved administrations.

Established a maximum limit of 535 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the UK's net carbon account between 2038 and 2042.

This Order establishes the legal limit for the net UK carbon account during the five-year budgetary period spanning 2038 to 2042.

It directs that the total greenhouse gas emissions, minus removals and credits, must not exceed 535,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

The Order applies to the whole of the United Kingdom and functions as a secondary legislative instrument under the Climate Change Act 2008 to ensure progress toward the 2050 net-zero target.

Corrected cross-reference errors in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 transitional regulations.

This document issues technical corrections to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Transitional and Saving Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026.

It modifies Regulation 3 and the accompanying Explanatory Note to replace incorrect references to 'Schedule 18' with 'Schedule 20'.

These changes apply to local government entities and regulatory bodies in England operating under the 2026 Act.

Excluded Carer's Allowance recalculation lump sums from being counted as capital for means-tested benefits.

These Regulations modify several pieces of secondary legislation to ensure that lump sum payments made by the Secretary of State following a recalculation of Carer's Allowance are excluded from capital assessments.

The rules apply to individuals receiving State Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Universal Credit who receive such payments as a result of the Independent Review of Carer's Allowance Overpayments.

By directing that these sums be disregarded as capital, the instrument prevents these specific payments from affecting a claimant’s eligibility for or the amount of their means-tested benefits.

Adjusted UK-wide social security and housing benefit regulations to incorporate and recognize specific Scottish disability and carer benefits introduced under devolved legislation.

This Order amends various social security, housing benefit, and decision-making regulations across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to integrate new Scottish disability and carer benefits into the existing UK-wide legal framework.

It updates terminology to include 'carer benefits' alongside disability benefits and ensures that payments such as Carer Support Payment and Pension Age Disability Payment are recognized within the rules for claims, revisions of decisions, and funeral expense deductions.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and relevant social security authorities responsible for administering benefits and the appeals process.

Expanded UK marine licensing requirements to include various activities conducted by UK persons or vessels in international waters and the high seas.

This Order expands the scope of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 by designating ten new categories of licensable marine activities conducted in areas beyond national jurisdiction, such as the high seas and the international seabed.

It requires British vessels, aircraft, structures, and 'United Kingdom persons' to obtain licenses for activities including depositing substances, scuttling vessels, constructing works, dredging, and using explosives in these areas.

The Order also establishes specific exemptions for activities that do not require environmental impact assessments and aligns the new regulations with existing Scottish marine legislation and cable maintenance protocols.

Extended the period for exercising Northern Ireland energy price powers from 26 months to 6 years.

These Regulations extend the timeframe during which certain ministerial powers under the Energy Prices Act 2022 can be exercised in Northern Ireland.

Specifically, it amends Schedule 5 of the Act to change the period of 26 months to 6 years, calculated from when the First Minister and deputy First Minister first held office. This extension applies to the Secretary of State's ability to act in relation to energy price support and regulation within the Northern Ireland jurisdiction.

Corrected a typographical error in a footnote of the 2026 No. 126 (C. 12) regulations regarding data and digital economy legislation.

This statutory instrument correction identifies and rectifies a typographical error in a footnote within secondary legislation related to the Digital Economy Act 2017 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

It specifies that a citation previously listed as paragraph 28(7) must be understood as paragraph 18(7).

The correction applies to the published version of the 2026 No. 126 (C. 12) regulations under the authority of the King's Printer of Acts of Parliament.