Finance Legislation
Laws governing financial services, banking regulation, insurance, investment, and securities trading.
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025
These regulations amend various pieces of UK primary and secondary legislation as well as assimilated European Union law to reflect the replacement of the Capital Requirements (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) Regulations 2014 with the Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures Regulations 2025.
The changes update references to the older regulations across various acts and orders to ensure consistency and legal clarity within the financial regulatory framework; the amendments come into effect on November 30, 2025.
An impact assessment was deemed unnecessary.
The Criminal Legal Aid (Standard Crime Contract) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
These regulations, effective October 1st, 2025, amend three sets of UK criminal legal aid regulations—General, Remuneration, and Financial Resources—to reflect the replacement of the 2022 Standard Crime Contract with the 2025 version.
The amendments update references to the contract throughout the existing regulations and also update references to the Standard Crime Contract Guidance for Reporting Crime Lower Work to its latest version.
A transitional provision ensures that pre-existing determinations are unaffected, and the regulations only apply to services provided under the new contract.
The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2025, effective October 29, 2025, update several UK Customs regulations.
These amendments revise version numbers in documents pertaining to import duty rates, authorized use procedures, and the Tariff of the United Kingdom.
The changes aim to improve accuracy, streamline processes, and maintain alignment with international agreements.
The regulations were developed with consideration of recommendations from the Secretary of State and relevant international arrangements.
The Tonnage Tax (Training Requirement) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2025, effective October 1st, 2025, amend the 2000 Regulations by raising payments in lieu of maritime training from £1,421 to £1,705 and the higher rate payment for training failures from £1,329 to £1,613.
These changes apply to relevant four-month periods after September 30th, 2025, and revoke the similar 2023 regulations.
The amendments increase funding for the Maritime Training Trust.
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) (No. 2) Order 2025
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) (No. 2) Order 2025, effective January 1, 2026, sets annual fees for diocesan and provincial registrars in the Church of England.
It details fees for various services, indicating who is responsible for payments (diocesan boards of finance or bishops/archbishops).
The order also defines the scope of these fees and outlines additional remuneration possibilities.
Finally, it revokes the preceding 2025 order.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2025
These regulations set commencement dates for parts of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, amending the Data Protection Act 2018.
Sections 79 and 88 (legal professional privilege and national security exemptions) come into force immediately, while sections 89 and 90 (joint processing by intelligence and authorities) commence on November 17, 2025.
Transitional provisions protect data subjects' rights previously established under the 2018 Act until the 2025 Act changes come into effect.
The Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025
The Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025 amends the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004.
These amendments allow the sharing of matched adult social care data with local authorities in England and Wales to improve fraud detection and financial recovery.
The Order was enacted under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006, following parliamentary approval and consultation.
The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
These regulations, effective October 1, 2025, amend the 2015 Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) Regulations by increasing charges for NHS ambulance services, outpatient, and inpatient treatment received by those compensated for injuries.
The maximum charge also increases.
The amendments reflect updated costs, are legally authorized under the Health and Social Care Act 2003, and resulted in the revocation of the 2024 amending regulations.
A full impact assessment was deemed unnecessary.