Amended immigration fee structures to exempt detainees from certain human rights application costs and updated fees for Isle of Man work routes.

This instrument amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018 to introduce new fee exceptions and update charges for specific visa categories.

It directs that individuals in immigration detention or the Family Returns Process are exempt from fees when applying for leave based on Human Rights Convention rights.

The regulations also remove fees for closed visa routes, establish new fees for the Global Business Mobility routes in the Isle of Man, and provide fee exceptions for transfer of conditions for those with leave under Appendix EU. These changes apply to the Home Office, the Treasury, and applicants seeking entry clearance or leave to remain in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man.

Designated a new customs free zone at Freeport East and appointed Assan Panel UK Limited as its responsible authority for ten years.

This Order designates a specific area within Freeport East as a customs free zone for a period of 10 years and appoints Assan Panel UK Limited as the responsible authority.

It mandates that the authority maintain secure boundaries, provide facilities for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at no cost to the government, and keep detailed accounts and records of all activities within the zone.

The Order applies to the designated responsible authority and governs the movement of goods and persons into and out of the specified site, requiring active monitoring to prevent unauthorized activities and ensure compliance with UK customs law.

Raised the legal maximum limits for immigration, nationality, and passport fees and expanded the scope of chargeable electronic travel services.

This Order amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2016 by increasing the maximum amounts the Secretary of State can charge for specific immigration and nationality services.

It raises the ceilings for expedited 'priority' visa processing, passport applications, and the provision of contact center services.

Additionally, it provides the legal basis for charging fees related to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and certain sponsorship functions, applying to all individuals seeking entry to or status within the United Kingdom.

Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and the criminal record update service.

These Regulations reduce the fees charged for various types of criminal record checks and the criminal record update service in England and Wales.

The order lowers the cost of basic and standard certificates to £20, reduces enhanced certificate fees to £41, and adjusts the update service fee to £15.

These changes apply to any individual or employer applying for a certificate or update information through the Disclosure and Barring Service starting from 5 October 2026.

Reduced the fees for criminal conviction, criminal record, and enhanced criminal record certificates in Jersey.

These regulations reduce the fees charged for various criminal record checks and update services in Jersey.

The Secretary of State exercises powers under the Police Act 1997, as extended to Jersey, to lower the cost of basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates as well as the annual subscription to the update service. The changes apply to individuals and employers in Jersey seeking background checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) framework.

Lowered the statutory fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record checks and update services in Guernsey.

These Regulations reduce the fees charged for various types of criminal record certificates and update services in Guernsey.

The measure applies to individuals applying for basic, standard, or enhanced criminal record checks and those utilizing the update service for certificate monitoring.

By amending existing 2009 regulations, the Secretary of State lowers the cost of standard and basic certificates to £20, enhanced certificates to £41, and update service requests to £15.

Established the legal methodology for calculating and verifying carbon emissions for goods imported under the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting January 2027.

These regulations establish the technical framework for calculating emissions embodied in goods imported into the UK under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

The document directs importers to determine emissions using either Treasury-published default values or a multi-step calculation based on verified emissions data from the production installation.

It authorizes HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Treasury to publish notices specifying monitoring methodologies, verification standards, and accreditation requirements for independent verifiers.

These rules apply to registered and registrable persons importing goods such as cement and fertilizers, as well as the operators of the installations where these goods are produced.

Removed the £250,000 statutory cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offences in England.

This Order amends the Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010 to remove the £250,000 limit on variable monetary penalties that regulators, such as the Environment Agency, can impose for environmental offences.

The changes apply to enforcement actions in England concerning breaches of environmental regulations, including water quality and waste management.

By removing the cap, the legislation authorizes regulators to determine the size of a penalty based on the specific circumstances of the offence without a statutory maximum.