Restricted unmanned aircraft flights near Ashton Park, Bristol, during a three-day public event in August 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Ashton Park, Bristol, between 7 August and 9 August 2026.

The restriction applies daily from 0300 to 2100 hours UTC to protect a large public gathering.

The mandate exempts aircraft operated by police air support units or those possessing written permission from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta organizers.

Updated the geographical coordinates for restricted airspace in Southport during jet formation displays.

These regulations update the geographical coordinates for the restricted flying area in Southport, specifically affecting airspace used by jet formation display teams.

They restrict aircraft movement within the redefined zone to ensure safety during aerial displays.

The rules apply to all civilian aircraft pilots and operators, with enforcement beginning on 29 August 2026 under the authority of the Secretary of State for Transport.

Prohibited aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet within 0.5 nautical miles of Litchborough due to an emergency.

These Regulations establish a restricted airspace zone near Litchborough, Northamptonshire, effective immediately from July 29, 2026.

They prohibit all aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.

These restrictions apply to all civil and military aviation, with an exception granted only to aircraft operating under the direction of the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Activated a new industrial relations Code of Practice for electronic and workplace voting in trade union ballots starting 25 August 2026.

This Order establishes 25 August 2026 as the commencement date for a new Code of Practice governing electronic and workplace balloting for trade unions in England, Wales, and Scotland.

It directs trade unions to follow specific guidance when conducting statutory ballots for industrial action, political resolutions, and union amalgamations.

The Order applies to trade unions, employers, and independent scrutineers involved in statutory voting processes, while exempting ballots that were already underway or formally initiated before the effective date.

Created an immediate emergency no-fly zone below 4,100 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Carmarthen.

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 4,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Carmarthen, Wales.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these restrictions in response to an emergency, exempting only those aircraft operating under directions from Dyfed-Powys Police. The measures apply to all civil and private aviation and remain in effect until the emergency is declared over and the instrument is revoked.

Expanded trade union balloting methods to include electronic, hybrid, and workplace voting while updating unfair dismissal protections.

This Order amends the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 to permit trade unions to conduct elections and industrial action ballots via electronic, hybrid, and workplace voting in addition to traditional postal methods.

It directs a 'responsible person' within the union to determine which voting methods are available for a given ballot based on specific security and accessibility criteria.

The Order applies to trade unions, employers, and independent scrutineers, mandating strict technical standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus certification, data encryption, and the maintenance of comprehensive audit logs.

Corrected technical drafting errors and internal cross-references within the 2026 Infected Blood compensation regulations.

This instrument corrects typographical and structural errors in the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

It ensures that specific instructions for inserting text into previous regulations are properly phrased and that cross-references within the Schedule relating to payment eligibility are accurate.

These corrections apply to the IBCA (Infected Blood Compensation Authority) and any individuals or estate representatives engaged in the compensation claim process.

Established a temporary restricted flight zone over Chelmsford at altitudes below 1,000 feet to facilitate emergency response efforts.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of all aircraft below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified two-nautical-mile radius of Chelmsford, Essex.

The Secretary of State issued this order in response to an emergency, exempting only those aircraft flying under directions provided by the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The regulations have immediate effect and include the revocation of a previous emergency order for the same area.