The Treasury amended the MLRs 2017 to introduce enhanced due diligence for cryptoasset correspondent relationships, update trust registration rules, create provisions for insolvent bank customers, substitute monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and modify change of control rules for cryptoasset businesses.

These Regulations, enacted by HM Treasury, substantially amend the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, notably by implementing enhanced due diligence requirements for cryptoasset correspondent relationships and addressing specific areas like insolvent bank customers and trust registration.

Key changes include the introduction of new duties for cryptoasset businesses dealing with overseas providers, clarification of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for pooled accounts, substitution of 'high-risk third country' with 'FATF call for action country,' conversion of various monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and amendments to trust registration rules concerning pre-2020 UK land acquisitions and the exclusion criteria for certain trusts.

Furthermore, the rules governing changes in control over registered cryptoasset businesses are modified to align with the evolving future regulatory framework under FSMA, with some provisions taking effect later in 2027.

The Secretary of State classified specific synthetic opioids and their derivatives as temporary class drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, applying UK-wide control measures.

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2026 exercises powers under the 1971 Act to designate a list of identified synthetic opioid substances, their isomers, salts, and preparations, as drugs subject to temporary control across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, effective from June 11, 2026, while ensuring existing safe custody and misuse regulations immediately apply to them.

Immediate emergency restrictions prohibiting unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet were imposed over a specific area in Cramlington, Newcastle, unless directed by Northumbria Police.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cramlington, Newcastle) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 immediately restricts unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above sea level over a defined one nautical mile radius area centred near Cramlington, Newcastle, because the Secretary of State has determined an emergency affecting the public interest necessitates this temporary prohibition, with the sole exception being aircraft operating under directions from the Northumbria Police.

The Order amended the 2015 and 2023 Dangerous Dogs exemption scheme Orders by removing third-party insurance requirements and inserting new specific child protection supervision conditions.

This Statutory Instrument amends three existing pieces of legislation concerning exemption schemes for dogs classified as dangerous in England and Wales, primarily by removing mandatory requirements for third-party insurance for exempted dogs, effective July 1st, 2026, while simultaneously introducing a new requirement for the supervision of exempted dogs interacting with children under the age of 12 in non-public settings, effective November 1st, 2026, for certain schemes.

The regulations amended the Customs Safety and Security (Penalty) Regulations 2019 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 to update terminology, clarify liability for customs declarations, and revise outdated legislative citations.

These Statutory Instruments amend existing UK customs legislation concerning safety and security procedures, primarily by modifying the Customs Safety and Security (Penalty) Regulations 2019 and the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447.

The key changes involve introducing the definition of a 'customs representative' for penalty purposes, clarifying liability for entry summary and pre-departure declarations, mandating arrival notifications for vessels and aircraft, and updating obsolete legislative references within the implementing rules.

Government enacted miscellaneous amendments to existing customs regulations concerning bulk declarations, carnet usage, import duty interest calculation, and approval conditions for storage facilities, effective June 30th, 2026.

These Regulations, made by HM Revenue and Customs and the Treasury, introduce several amendments to existing UK customs legislation enacted following the EU exit, primarily concerning bulk Customs declarations, the acceptance of both paper and electronic customs carnets, the calculation of interest on late import duty liabilities, and providing HMRC with powers to require necessary examination or storage functions to be conducted at approved 'off-site facilities'.

The rules come into force on June 30th, 2026, with specific provisions taking effect retrospectively or immediately upon that date.

Restricted postgraduate student loan eligibility to specific types of franchised providers and established a 300-student limit for unregistered teaching institutions.

This instrument amends the regulatory framework for postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral loans in England to restrict which franchised courses qualify for government student support.

It directs that courses starting on or after 1 September 2028 are only designated for finance if the teaching provider is either registered with the Office for Students (OfS), is a specific exempt public body, or is an unregistered "below-threshold" provider with fewer than 300 students.

The regulations apply to higher education providers in England and the Secretary of State, establishing a system for determining student populations, issuing status notices, and managing appeals.

Revoked the 2023 development consent for the A47 Wansford to Sutton infrastructure project.

This Order revokes the development consent previously granted for the A47 Wansford to Sutton road project.

It exercises the Secretary of State's power under the Planning Act 2008 to cancel an existing Development Consent Order (DCO) without an external application.

The revocation applies to all powers and authorizations originally provided to the project promoters under the 2023 Order.