Increased the hourly rates for vehicle examinations and introduced new charges for specialist technical analysis and the use of government testing equipment.

These Regulations increase the fees charged by the Department for Transport for the examination and type approval of vehicles and vehicle parts.

The order establishes a two-tier hourly rate for DfT officers, introduces additional charges for the use of government-owned testing equipment, and defines new technical categories related to cyber security and automated driving systems.

These changes apply to vehicle manufacturers and entities seeking regulatory compliance for automotive components in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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.

Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in specific Middlesbrough zones for public safety on 7 September 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in two specific areas of Middlesbrough on 7 September 2026.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators between 06:00 and 20:00 UTC, except those with express permission from the Cleveland Police Drone Unit.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these directions under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to ensure public safety and security within circles of 1.08 nautical miles centered on specified geographic coordinates.

Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones below 1,500 feet in a 0.54 nautical mile radius around Llantrisant due to an emergency.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,500 feet within a defined circular zone around Llantrisant, South Wales.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an ongoing emergency.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Established the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and designated its operational urban development area effective 23 July 2026.

This statutory instrument designates a specific area in and around Greater Cambridge as an urban development area and establishes the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation to oversee its regeneration.

It defines the boundaries of the designated area by reference to a deposited map and sets the corporation's effective start date.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State, the newly formed corporation, and the local authorities of Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire, who are required to make the boundary maps available for public inspection.

Amended planning rules for domestic solar equipment to introduce new height limits, protrusion restrictions, and safety-related prohibitions for timber-clad buildings.

This Order modifies the permitted development rights for domestic renewable energy installations in England, establishing distinct regulatory criteria for dwellinghouses and blocks of flats.

It introduces height, protrusion, and surface area limits for solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal equipment, while specifically prohibiting the installation of plug-in solar equipment on wooden or timber-clad exterior surfaces.

The Order applies to residential developers and homeowners, mandating that equipment installed in sensitive locations—such as conservation areas or near highways—meets stricter visual and dimensional standards to qualify for planning permission without a full application.

Increased the permitted inner diameters for the heat recovery steam generator and absorber stacks at the Teesside infrastructure site.

This Order modifies the design parameters for the Net Zero Teesside carbon capture and power project by increasing the permitted inner diameters of two specific stacks.

It directs that the inner diameter for the heat recovery steam generator stack be increased from 6.5 meters to 9.0 meters and the absorber stack be increased from 6.6 meters to 7.0 meters.

The order applies to the developers and operators authorized under the original 2024 development consent order, administered by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Commenced new offshore abandonment charging provisions and established transitional protections for pending fee determinations.

These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Energy Act 2023 that reform how the UK government charges for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations and pipelines.

The order repeals existing fee-setting powers in the Petroleum Act 1998 and brings into effect new expenditure recovery mechanisms, while maintaining the older fee structure for projects that are already underway or have submitted formal requests by 30 September 2026.

These rules apply to offshore installation operators and owners of submarine pipelines, excluding those dedicated to carbon capture and storage.