Economy Legislation
Regulations governing economic policy, monetary matters, taxation, public spending, and market regulation.
The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2025
This Order amends the 2006 Order, which implements parts of the 2005 Gambling Act, specifically concerning regulations for converted casino premises licenses in England and Wales.
It allows for up to 80 gaming machines in such casinos under certain conditions (minimum gambling area, machine categories, and ratios to gaming tables), with connected premises also subject to overall machine limits.
The Secretary of State will periodically review the regulatory provisions and publish reports.
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 increase hourly rates for specialist and non-specialist officers involved in environmentally regulating the offshore oil and gas industry.
These fee increases, effective immediately, apply to several existing regulations governing offshore petroleum activities, licensing, and environmental impact assessments.
The changes aim to update existing fees to better reflect the cost of providing regulatory services.
The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025
The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amend existing regulations governing Contracts for Difference (CFDs) in the UK energy market.
Key changes include expanding the definition of 'eligible generator' to encompass biomass stations, thereby extending support for renewable energy production; and granting the Secretary of State the authority to direct CFD counterparties to implement amendments related to sustainability obligations in CFDs entered into after the regulation's commencement date.
These amendments aim to promote sustainable energy sources and enhance the environmental considerations within the energy market.
The Casinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025
These regulations, effective July 22, 2025, amend the Gambling Act 2005 and related regulations governing casinos in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Key changes include altering the calculation of permissible gaming machines per table, reducing the minimum size requirement of the casino's table gaming area, and introducing new mandatory conditions for converted casino premises licenses based on the size of their gaming and non-gaming spaces and the number of gaming machines.
The Secretary of State is also required to regularly review and report on these changes.
The Electricity Act 1989 (Requirement of Consent for Solar Generating Stations) (England) Order 2025
The Electricity Act 1989 (Requirement of Consent for Solar Generating Stations) (England) Order 2025, effective December 31, 2025, amends the 1989 Act to increase the permitted capacity of solar generating stations in England from 50 to 100 megawatts before requiring Secretary of State consent.
The Order applies to England and Wales and is supported by a separate impact assessment.
The Customs (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas) (US) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
These regulations, effective June 30, 2025, amend existing UK customs rules to incorporate a new preferential trade agreement and tariff quota for US beef, stemming from the General Terms for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Economic Prosperity Deal concluded on May 8, 2025.
The changes add a new quota to the Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 and include the new agreement details within the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
The regulations apply to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amend several existing UK customs regulations.
These amendments update various referenced documents related to import duties, authorized uses, preferential trade arrangements, and reflect changes made in the EU. Specifically, the regulations update version numbers for documents related to authorized uses, the UK Tariff, import duty suspensions, and preferential tariffs with Andean countries.
Importantly, the regulations also revoke provisions related to duties on Ukrainian and Moldovan goods, simplifying regulations in these specific areas.
The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025
The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025 raises Scotland's borrowing limits under the Scotland Act 1998.
Specifically, it increases the lending limit under section 67(2) from £1,779.351 million to £1,834.303 million and the capital expenditure limit under section 67A(1) from £3,050.316 million to £3,144.519 million.
The Order supersedes the 2024 Order and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
It came into effect the day after its enactment.