Economy Legislation

Regulations governing economic policy, monetary matters, taxation, public spending, and market regulation.

The Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme (Extension) Order 2025

The 2025 Order extended the Universal Credit In-Work Pilot Scheme for twelve months, continuing a program to assess the effect of work-related requirements on employed claimants.


The Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme (Extension) Order 2025 extends an existing pilot program testing mandated work requirements for employed Universal Credit claimants.

The extension, effective February 19, 2025, covers England, Wales, and Scotland, and continues the scheme for another twelve months.

The order leverages existing legislation and claims to have a non-significant impact, foregoing a full impact assessment.

This decision allows for continued data collection and evaluation of policy effectiveness.

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The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025

* This document granted development consent for and authorized the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new liquid bulk import terminal at Immingham Port, along with associated developments and works; incorporated provisions from several existing acts; outlined land acquisition and possession procedures in tandem with compensation and protective provisions for concerned parties; included stipulations for environmental management and marine compliance; specified operational and decommissioning actions.


This Order grants development consent and authorises the construction, operation, and maintenance of a multi-user marine terminal at Immingham Port for importing and exporting bulk liquids.

It incorporates relevant provisions of the Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847, addresses street works, land acquisition (including compulsory purchase powers), and temporary land possession, outlining compensation procedures and protective measures for various stakeholders.

The order also includes stipulations for environmental management, decommissioning, and compliance with maritime regulations, along with detailed operational and general provisions.

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The Community Radio Order 2025

The Community Radio Order 2025 consolidated existing legislation, redefined community radio services, amended the Broadcasting Act 1990 and the Communications Act 2003, revoked prior orders, and established transitional provisions for existing licenses.


The Community Radio Order 2025, effective April 1, 2025, consolidates and amends existing legislation governing community radio in the UK. It defines community radio services, focusing on their non-commercial, community-beneficial nature and the obligations on licensees, such as promoting social gain and accountability to the served community.

The order modifies relevant sections of the Broadcasting Act 1990 and the Communications Act 2003, revokes previous related orders, and includes transitional provisions for existing licences.

The focus is on fostering participation from community members, and ensuring that services are provided primarily for social gain.

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The Elections (Policy Development Grants Scheme) Order 2025

Published: Thu 13th Feb 25

The 2025 Order restated and varied the Elections (Policy Development Grants Scheme) Order 2006, allocating £2 million annually to eligible political parties based on regional electorate proportions and party representation.


The Elections (Policy Development Grants Scheme) Order 2025 revises the existing scheme for allocating policy development grants to UK political parties.

Effective March 6th, 2025, the order allocates £2 million annually, distributing funds among eligible parties based on a formula considering their representation in different UK regions’ electorates.

The Order replaces previous legislation relating to the same scheme and reflects the Electoral Commission’s recommendations, providing a foundation for transparent and equitable funding for policy development.

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The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025

The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 exempted the combined collection of certain recyclable waste streams and exempted micro-firms from specific waste collection requirements.


The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, effective March 31, 2025, establish exemptions to existing regulations regarding waste separation in England and Wales.

These exemptions permit the combined collection of certain recyclable waste streams (metal, glass, plastic) by English waste collection authorities.

Additionally, the regulations exempt micro-firms from certain waste collection requirements until March 31, 2027.

The regulations were drafted in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and following consultation with relevant stakeholders.

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The Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025

Published: Wed 12th Feb 25

The 2025 Airports Slot Allocation Regulations amended UK airport slot allocation rules, increasing the threshold for 'new entrant' airlines and creating provisions for handling public health emergency situations.


These regulations amend Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 concerning airport slot allocation in the UK. Key changes include increasing the threshold for defining a 'new entrant' airline from five to seven slots and introducing a new provision for handling slot allocation adjustments during pandemics or similar public health emergencies.

The changes aim to improve fairness and resilience in the system while simplifying the regulatory framework.

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The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025

Split the 2026-2030 allocation period, modified free allocation processes, and enhanced transparency requirements for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.


This Order implements significant changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), primarily splitting the 2026-2030 allocation period into two separate periods: a one-year 2026 allocation period and a four-year 2027-2030 allocation period.

It establishes new processes for free allocation of emissions allowances, modifies eligibility criteria for ultra-small emitters, enhances registry transparency requirements, and expands information sharing powers for climate change policy development.

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The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The 2025 regulations amended Schedule 4A of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001, requiring employers to report the workplace postcode of employees benefiting from zero-rate National Insurance contributions in freeports and investment zones.


These regulations modify the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001.

They mandate that employers claiming zero-rate secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions for employees working in designated freeports or investment zones must include the employee's workplace postcode (or an HMRC-provided alternative code) in their Full Payment Submission.

This aims to improve data collection and ensure compliance with existing legislation regarding tax relief in these specific zones.

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