Established a temporary restricted flight zone for unmanned aircraft in Middlesborough due to an emergency.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular zone in Middlesborough.

The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of Cleveland Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures in response to an unspecified emergency to protect the public interest.

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesbrough area with immediate effect on 24 August 2026.

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

Acting under the Air Navigation Order 2016, the Secretary of State directs that the prohibitions on aircraft movement in this specific airspace are terminated with immediate effect.

The measure applies to all pilots and aircraft operators who were previously restricted by the initial emergency order.

Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Middlesborough effective 22 August 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,000 feet within a specified radius in Middlesborough.

The Secretary of State issued these rules in response to an ongoing emergency to protect the public interest.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of Cleveland Police.

Restricted the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft near Murrayfield Stadium during a public event on 28 August 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific radius of Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 28 August 2026.

The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,600 feet above mean sea level between 15:00 and 22:30 UTC, unless they have obtained explicit permission from Police Scotland.

The Secretary of State issued this order to protect public safety during a scheduled large-scale gathering.

Activated legal provisions requiring enhanced background checks for supervised staff working with children starting September 2026.

These Regulations bring into force section 139 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 1 September 2026 for England and Wales.

This provision amends the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 by removing the exemption that excluded supervised roles from being classified as 'regulated activity' within the child workforce.

Consequently, individuals working closely and frequently with children are now subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and children’s barred list checks, regardless of supervision levels.

Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Daresbury, Cheshire, during the 2026 Creamfields Music Festival.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level in a specific area of Daresbury, Cheshire, between 27 and 31 August 2026.

The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with exceptions for police air support, aircraft already restricted by separate North West Transit Corridor regulations, and those with specific permission from Creamfields Festival coordinators.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order to ensure safety during a large public gathering.

Restricted flight operations within a 3-nautical-mile radius of Little Gransden Aerodrome on 30 August 2026.

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone around Little Gransden Aerodrome, Cambridgeshire, to protect the public and participants during scheduled air displays.

The order prohibits all aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles, from flying below 5,500 feet within a specified three-nautical-mile radius unless they have received explicit permission from the event's Flying Display Director.

These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators during the afternoon of 30 August 2026.

Restricted flight operations below 3,000 feet in the Trawsfynydd area for a specific nine-hour period on 18 August 2026.

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Trawsfynydd, Wales, on 18 August 2026.

The restriction applies to all aircraft between 07:00 and 16:00 UTC, except those operating with permission from the Air Accident Investigation Branch or the HM Coastguard Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

The Secretary of State issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 citing public interest and safety requirements.