This Order amends the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2021.

The amendments clarify the descriptions of accredited financial investigators for handling cryptoassets and converted cryptoassets within civil recovery procedures under Chapters 3C, 3D, and 3F of Part 5.

The changes take effect on May 27, 2025, and apply to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The lack of a full impact assessment suggests minimal anticipated effect on the public or private sectors.

This Order, effective June 1st, 2025, revokes the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland's recognition as a professional body for insolvency practitioners.

The revocation is a direct result of a request from the Institute itself and aligns with Section 391N of the Insolvency Act 1986.

The Secretary of State confirmed the appropriateness of the action after consideration of all relevant factors.

A public notice detailing the effective date and reasons has been published.

The Rivenhall Generating Station Extension (Correction) Order 2025 amends the 2024 order granting development consent under the Planning Act 2008.

It addresses errors identified in the original order regarding definitions within Article 2(1), specifically removing erroneous references to the Companies Act 2006 concerning "the 2006 Act," "holding company," and "subsidiary." The Secretary of State made the correction following a formal written request, notifying relevant local planning authorities.

These regulations, enacted under the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, bring several key provisions into force in England and Wales (and partially Scotland) on August 1st, 2025.

The regulations detail the duties of registered higher education providers, constituent institutions, and students' unions concerning free speech, along with related amendments to the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 and other legislation.

These actions aim to fully establish legal frameworks for protecting freedom of speech on higher education campuses.

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 1988 Regulations.

Key changes include removing certain baby and child products from the definition of "furniture," eliminating specific labeling requirements, and extending the time limit for legal proceedings related to fire safety offenses to twelve months.

The amendments aim to clarify the regulatory framework and reduce burdens on businesses, although concerns remain about potential impacts on fire safety and enforcement.

The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective June 23, 2025, amend existing aviation security legislation.

Specifically, they remove Chapters 3 (aircraft security) and 7 (air carrier mail and air carrier materials) from Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998.

The regulations apply to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and were signed by Mike Kane, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport.

The Online Procedure Rules (Specified Proceedings) Regulations 2025, enacted under the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022, define specific civil and family proceedings in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland eligible for online procedures.

These include property-related cases in various courts and tribunals, and financial remedy proceedings in English and Welsh family courts.

The regulations were approved by both Houses of Parliament and signed by the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice, and Senior President of Tribunals.

The Firearms Act 2023 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 bring into force sections 1 and 2 of the Firearms Act 2023 on May 1st, 2025.

Section 1 clarifies the rules regarding miniature rifles at shooting galleries, allowing their use without a firearms certificate under certain conditions.

Section 2 introduces a new offense for possessing ammunition components with the intent to manufacture ammunition.

The regulations extend to England, Wales, and Scotland.