Adjusted industrial disease compensation rates for dependants and updated administrative procedures for claims involving deceased persons.

These Regulations amend the 1988 Regulations governing lump sum compensation for workers suffering from specific industrial lung diseases and their dependants.

The instrument aligns the payment rates for dependants with those of disabled sufferers, removes supplementary top-up payments for specific conditions like mesothelioma, and replaces references to abolished medical boards with modern medical practitioners.

It applies to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and affects claimants in England, Wales, and Scotland who become eligible for payments on or after 31 October 2026.

Authorized public authorities to charge cost-recovery fees for services related to highways, railways, and tramway infrastructure applications starting 20 November 2026.

These regulations authorize specific public authorities, including the Environment Agency and National Highways, to charge fees for services provided in connection with transport infrastructure projects under the Highways Act 1980 and the Transport and Works Act 1992.

The document establishes a cost-recovery framework where fees must not exceed the reasonable costs incurred by the authority and requires that fee structures be published online. The regulations apply to highway authorities and applicants for transport orders in England and Wales, with specific provisions for cross-border projects.

Corrected typographical errors and shifted the commencement date of the Warm Home Discount reconciliation rules to 28 September 2026.

This document issues formal corrections to the Warm Home Discount (Reconciliation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

It amends the commencement date from 29 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 and standardizes technical terminology related to gas and electricity unit rates.

These changes apply to energy suppliers and the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) involved in the Warm Home Discount reconciliation process.

Reduced the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge to 20% for first-time home purchases exceeding the price cap and established refund procedures for failed completions.

These Regulations amend the Individual Savings Account Regulations 1998 to lower the financial penalty for Lifetime ISA (LISA) holders who use their savings to buy a first home that exceeds the statutory price cap.

The instrument reduces the withdrawal charge from 25% to 20% for these specific cases and mandates that account managers refund the charge if a purchase fails and the funds are returned to the account.

These rules apply to LISA account managers and investors in relation to all withdrawals made on or after 29 October 2026.

Enacted a revised statutory Code of Practice setting standards for workplace access and prohibiting unfair practices during trade union recognition and derecognition procedures from 30 October 2026.

This Order brings into legal effect a revised Code of Practice governing how trade unions access workplaces and what constitutes unfair conduct during statutory recognition and derecognition processes.

It applies to employers and trade unions in England, Wales, and Scotland involved in applications to the Central Arbitration Committee under Schedule A1 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

The Order establishes 30 October 2026 as the commencement date for the new standards, while maintaining the 2005 Code for applications submitted before this date.

Updated insurance requirements, booking procedures, and commencement dates for the regulation of London pedicabs.

These Regulations amend four statutory instruments governing pedicab vehicles, drivers, operators, and fares in London to refine licensing requirements and enforcement powers.

The document grants Transport for London (TfL) the authority to specify insurance requirements for all licensees, replaces fixed £5,000,000 indemnity minimums with TfL-determined standards, and mandates that operators record booking details before a journey begins.

It also expands TfL's power to share information provided by applicants with the police and fire services, requires drivers to carry vehicle insurance certificates, and delays the commencement of certain licensing and fare provisions until 27 November 2026.

Authorized MLA College Ltd to grant taught awards and degrees in specific subjects for a four-year period starting 25 October 2026.

This Order grants MLA College Ltd the legal authority to award taught degrees up to and including master's level in specific subject areas.

It applies to the college's operations in engineering and technology, business and management, and geography, earth, and environmental studies.

The authorization is issued by the Office for Students and remains in effect for a fixed four-year period ending in October 2030.

Adjusted marine licensing fees, introduced annual inflation-linked increases, and modified exemptions for activities affecting Highly Protected Marine Areas.

These regulations amend the legal framework for marine licensing in UK waters, increasing the standard hourly fee for licence applications to £155 and introducing annual inflation-linked adjustments.

The document establishes new exemptions for specific maintenance tasks on bridges and the installation of advanced mooring systems while simultaneously restricting existing exemptions for activities that could impact Highly Protected Marine Areas.

It applies to the Secretary of State as the licensing authority and affects any person or organization—such as harbour authorities, researchers, or developers—engaged in licensable marine activities like deposits, removals, or construction in the marine environment.