Introduced a credit-based system for higher education tuition fee limits in England for courses starting from January 2027.

These Regulations establish a credit-based fee limit system for higher education courses in England beginning on or after 1 January 2027.

The document directs the Office for Students to apply fee limit conditions to registered providers in the 'Approved (fee cap)' category and defines the categories of 'qualifying persons'—based on residency and immigration status—protected by these limits.

It specifies maximum credit amounts per year and per course, sets fractional per-credit fee amounts for different activities like taught study or work placements, and incorporates rules for foundation years, accelerated courses, and students transferring with prior credits.

Prohibited aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet within two nautical miles of Chelmsford due to an emergency.

This statutory instrument establishes a restricted flight zone in the vicinity of Chelmsford, Essex, in response to an ongoing emergency.

It prohibits all aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a two-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless they are operating under the direction of the Essex Police. These regulations take effect immediately and apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, including drone users, within the designated area.

Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Liverpool with immediate effect on 27 July 2026.

These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Liverpool area.

They restore the legal right to fly in the specified airspace by cancelling the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Liverpool) (Emergency) Regulations 2026.

The instrument applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the restricted zone.

Expanded infected blood compensation eligibility and increased award amounts for childhood infections, interferon treatments, and unethical research practices.

These Regulations amend the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025 to introduce new compensation categories and increase payment amounts for eligible infected and affected persons.

They establish a new severity level (2B) for Hepatitis B and C infections involving interferon treatment, create a financial loss award for potential earning capacity, and increase the autonomy award for those infected as children.

The instrument also expands the definition of unethical research practices and raises the associated award to £60,000 while updating various support scheme and winter fuel payment figures.

Established an immediate emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in central Liverpool.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular zone in Liverpool.

The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the Merseyside Police Counter-UAS Team.

This emergency measure took effect at 10:50 a.m. on 24 July 2026 to address an immediate public interest concern identified by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Restricted the flight of drones and other unmanned aircraft in the Colchester area during a public gathering on 31 July 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in a defined area of Colchester, Essex, on 31 July 2026.

The restriction applies from 05:00 to 17:00 UTC (06:00 to 18:00 BST) to manage safety and security risks associated with a large public gathering.

The rules apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots, except those who obtain specific permission from the Essex Police Counter-UAS Bronze Commander.

Authorized the Care Quality Commission to assess and rate local authorities' performance of adult social care duties.

These regulations grant the Care Quality Commission (CQC) the authority to review and assess how local authorities in England perform their adult social care duties under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014.

By prescribing these functions as 'regulated' activities for the purposes of assessment, the document enables the CQC to apply its inspection framework to local government social services.

The provisions apply to all local authorities in England responsible for social care and the CQC as the regulatory body.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near the National Eisteddfod in Cardigan to ensure public safety during the large-scale gathering.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,700 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Cardigan, Wales, during the 2026 National Eisteddfod.

The restriction applies daily from 07:00 to 22:59 UTC between 30 July and 9 August 2026.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft, unless the Dyfed-Powys Police Airspace Coordinator grants specific flight permission.