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 Dentists Act 1984 (Medical Authorities) Order 2025 designates the University of Portsmouth as a medical authority, empowering it to conduct dentistry examinations and grant licenses.

This order, effective September 3rd, 2025, applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, potentially increasing the capacity for dental professionals while leveraging existing legal frameworks.

No significant impact on the public, private or voluntary sectors is anticipated.

These regulations amend the 2004 National Health Service regulations concerning prescription drugs.

Specifically, they update the list of drugs for erectile dysfunction, removing Tadalafil and Vardenafil while adding Cialis and Levitra, and remove notification requirements for prescribing Oseltamivir and Zanamivir.

These changes aim to improve efficiency and access to necessary medications while streamlining administrative processes.

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.

These regulations establish procedures for creating and publishing information standards in England and Wales under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

The responsible authority (the Secretary of State, NHS England, or both) must follow specified steps, including seeking expert advice, involving relevant individuals, and including specific details in published standards.

The regulations also address the maintenance and publication of a list of information standards and procedures for review and revocation.

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.

The amendment allows for the sharing of matched adult social care data with local authorities in England and Wales to improve fraud detection, recover lost funds, and streamline administration.

The Order was made under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and received parliamentary approval.

These regulations, effective January 21, 2026, amend UK law to restrict the use of 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone/Oxybenzone (Oxybenzone) in cosmetic products due to potential health concerns.

The regulations specify different maximum concentrations depending on the product type and incorporate a transition period until July 21, 2026, for products already on the market.

The changes are based on scientific advice and aim to ensure public health and safety while providing a transition period for businesses.

These regulations amend the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme to expand its eligibility criteria for compensation, encompassing convictions quashed by courts or legislation, cautions, and alternative-to-prosecution outcomes related to the Horizon system.

The amendments also provide income tax exemptions for payments made under the Grenfell Support (Restorative Justice) programme to victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Both changes have retrospective application.