Commenced workplace sexual harassment protections and expanded trade union recognition and access rights from 30 October 2026.

These Regulations bring several major provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 into force on 30 October 2026, primarily concerning workplace harassment protections, seafarers' conditions, and trade union rights.

They mandate that employers take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, introduce liability for third-party harassment, and grant trade unions expanded access to workplaces and facilities for equality representatives.

The order also establishes transitional rules to ensure that ongoing trade union recognition applications filed before the commencement date continue under the previous legal framework.

Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a 0.25 nautical mile radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on two specific dates in October 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 October and 11 October 2026.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those who obtain explicit permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Head of Security.

The Secretary of State issued these orders to ensure public safety and security during events involving large crowds.

Established a temporary restricted airspace around Windsor for a state visit on 20 October 2026.

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Windsor on 20 October 2026.

The restrictions apply between 06:00 and 23:00 UTC to accommodate security for a state visit.

The rules apply to all civilian aircraft except those under the direction of specific air traffic control units for London Heathrow, London City, or RAF Northolt, and designated emergency or royal flights.

Corrected the Explanatory Note of the Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2026 to clarify medical notification requirements for certificate holders.

This document issues formal corrections to the Explanatory Note of the Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2026.

It clarifies the specific medical circumstances under which firearm and shot gun certificate holders must notify the police, changing the criteria from experiencing symptoms to being diagnosed with or treated for a relevant medical condition.

The rules apply to all individuals holding firearm or shot gun certificates in the United Kingdom and specify the involvement of General Practitioners in the notification process.

Restricted airspace below Flight Level 95 within a 4 nautical mile radius of Whelford, Gloucestershire, due to an emergency, exempting flights authorized by Gloucestershire Police.

The Secretary of State restricts aircraft from flying below Flight Level 95 within a specified four nautical mile radius centered on Whelford, Gloucestershire, due to an emergency.

These regulations apply to all pilots and aircraft operating in the area, except those flying in accordance with directions given by the Gloucestershire Police.

Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft in Cardiff during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd on 15th October 2026.

The regulations prohibit unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius centered in Cardiff on 15th October 2026.

This restriction applies from 0700 hours to 1600 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time to ensure public safety during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd.

The rule applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the South Wales Police Special Events Support Unit.

Established enforcement procedures and marking requirements for batteries in Northern Ireland to align with EU Regulation 2023/1542.

These Regulations implement EU standards for batteries in Northern Ireland, mandating that products using UK-based notified bodies for certification must display the UK(NI) indication alongside the CE marking.

The instrument designates the Secretary of State as the enforcement authority and establishes a criminal justice framework for breaches of sustainability, safety, and due diligence requirements.

It applies to battery manufacturers, importers, distributors, and fulfilment service providers operating within the Northern Ireland market.

Corrected technical errors and cross-references in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026.

This Order corrects typographical and cross-referencing errors in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026, which granted development consent for the project under the Planning Act 2008.

It updates specific definitions, such as substituting 'PV modules' for 'panels', corrects internal paragraph numbering across several schedules, and amends the heading for protective provisions to specifically name British Telecommunications PLC. The corrections apply to the original developer, the relevant local planning authorities, and statutory undertakers involved in the solar farm infrastructure.