Finance Legislation

Laws governing financial services, banking regulation, insurance, investment, and securities trading.

The Travellers’ Allowances (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Mon 7th Sept 26

Adjusted the types and quantities of alcohol that travellers can bring into Great Britain without paying excise duty.


This Order modifies the tax and duty-free allowances for goods imported into Great Britain by travellers in their personal luggage.

It updates the classifications for alcoholic products to include cider alongside beer, replaces references to 'still wine' with a broader 'wine' category, and adjusts the quantity thresholds for various excise goods.

The requirements apply to any individual entering Great Britain from outside the United Kingdom, while distinct rules remain in place for Northern Ireland.

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Correction to Merchant Shipping Port State Control Fees

Published: Thu 3rd Sept 26

Corrected a drafting error in the fee-related schedule of the 2026 maritime regulations.


This correction slip amends a typographical error found in Schedule 4 of the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026.

It specifically alters the instruction for amending the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2018 to ensure that the reference to the 2026 Regulations is inserted after an existing reference rather than replacing the word 'None'.

The document applies to the King's Printer and registry officials responsible for the accurate publication of UK secondary legislation.

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The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Information Provision and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Increased the tariffs for NHS injury cost recovery and mandated that insurers provide patient NHS numbers to facilitate claim processing.


These Regulations increase the financial charges that the Secretary of State can recover from compensators for NHS hospital treatment and ambulance services provided to injured persons.

The instrument applies to insurers and other persons liable for personal injury compensation in England and Wales, requiring them to provide an injured person's 10-digit NHS number when submitting claims information.

It directs the Compensation Recovery Unit to collect these increased tariffs—including a new maximum cap of £66,173—for injuries occurring on or after 1st October 2026, and mandates the inclusion of NHS numbers in information exchanges starting 6th April 2027.

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The Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2026

Published: Fri 31st Jul 26 Comes into force: Fri 1st Jan 27

Revised and prescribed the fees payable to ecclesiastical judges, legal officers, and diocesan bodies for Church of England legal proceedings and annual offices beginning 1 January 2027.


This Order establishes updated fees payable to ecclesiastical judges, diocesan registrars, and legal officers within the Church of England, taking effect on 1 January 2027.

It prescribes fixed and hourly rates for proceedings in consistory courts, provincial appellate courts, the Court of Ecclesiastical Causes Reserved, Commissions of Review, and tribunals constituted under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003.

The instrument specifies fee collection rules, authorizes expense recovery for travel and hearings, aligns fee remissions with civil court standards at the expense of diocesan boards of finance, and revokes the 2025 predecessor order.

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Corrections to 2026 Anti-Money Laundering Rules

Published: Mon 20th Jul 26

Corrected typographical errors and cross-reference numbers in the 2026 anti-money laundering regulations.


This document issues technical corrections to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

It amends specific cross-references within regulation 15 and regulation 26 to ensure the legal text accurately refers to the intended sub-paragraphs and numbered lists.

These corrections apply to the same financial institutions and reporting entities regulated under the original 2026 instrument.

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The Electricity Capacity (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 17th Jul 26 Came into force: Fri 17th Jul 26

Increased Capacity Market termination fees and credit cover requirements while updating rules for insolvency-related payment withholding and supplier reconciliation schedules.


These Regulations amend the framework governing the UK Electricity Capacity Market to increase financial security requirements and update administrative procedures.

The instrument raises the rates for termination fees and applicant credit cover, introduces new protocols for withholding payments following insolvency events, and permits the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority to alter the timetable for supplier charge reconciliation.

The measures apply to the Delivery Body (National Energy System Operator), the Settlement Body (Electricity Settlements Company), and all capacity providers and electricity suppliers participating in the Capacity Market in England, Wales, and Scotland.

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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

Activated legal provisions establishing a new Local Audit Office and reforming local government pension accounting and audit committee requirements from 15 July 2026.


This instrument brings into force several sections of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 on 15 July 2026, primarily affecting local authorities and pension scheme managers in England.

It establishes the Local Audit Office, mandates audit committees for Category 1 authorities, and introduces new requirements for cooperation between local government pension scheme managers.

The regulations also authorize the separation of pension scheme accounts and modify how smaller authorities are categorized for audit purposes when financial reviews are outstanding.

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The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Transitory Provision) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 15th Jul 26 Comes into force: Fri 1st Jan 27

Adjusted the initial registration deadlines and accounting periods for the new UK carbon import tax system.


These regulations establish temporary administrative rules for the introduction of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) between January 2027 and June 2028.

They direct HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to apply modified registration deadlines, accounting periods, and payment dates for importers who trigger CBAM liabilities during the initial rollout.

The measures apply to any person or business importing carbon-intensive goods that fall under the scope of the Finance Act 2026.

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