A pilot program for Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 was implemented in specified areas of England and Wales between March 11th and November 26th, 2025.

These regulations implement a pilot program for Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 in specified areas of England and Wales.

This part establishes domestic abuse protection notices and orders.

The pilot runs from March 11th to November 26th, 2025, in Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees.

Provisions are made to ensure ongoing legal effect for cases initiated before the pilot's end, and the program is assessed with an impact assessment not considered necessary at this staged rollout.

The Order established a control period for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, enabling the use of specific powers under the Football Spectators Act 1989 to manage spectator conduct.

The Football Spectators (2025 FIFA Club World Cup Control Period) Order 2025 establishes a control period from June 9th to July 13th, 2025, under the Football Spectators Act 1989, for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. This enables the use of summary measures to detain and refer individuals to court for banning orders, passport surrender requirements, and specific bail conditions.

The order applies to England and Wales.

The Certification of Fuels and Fireplaces (Charges) (England) Regulations 2025 were enacted, setting charges for wood fuel, manufactured solid fuel, and fireplace certifications to fund the associated compliance and auditing processes.

These regulations establish charges for the certification of wood fuel, manufactured solid fuels, and fireplaces in England, under the Clean Air Act 1993 and the Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020.

The regulations detail the specific charges for various application types and supplier categories, including initial applications, recertification, compliance checks, and audits.

These are payable to appointed assessment bodies and are intended to fund the certification process, which helps enforce smoke control measures and contributes to cleaner air, in line with the UK's obligations under the Gothenburg Protocol.

The 2025 regulations amended the 2013 Recovery of Costs regulations by increasing the daily cost amounts for detaining children on remand in various youth detention accommodations in England and Wales.

These regulations, effective April 1st, 2025, amend the 2013 Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations to increase the daily cost reimbursement the Secretary of State receives for detaining children on remand in various youth detention facilities in England and Wales.

The amounts are raised for young offender institutions, secure training centres, and secure children's homes (including a specific amount for secure 16-19 Academies).

The regulations established a framework for handling complaints and misconduct against Food Standards Agency food crime officers, including procedures for investigation, referral, reporting, and payment.

The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025, effective May 1, 2025, establish a framework for handling complaints and misconduct involving Food Standards Agency food crime officers in England and Wales.

The regulations adapt the Police Reform Act 2002, outlining procedures for investigations, reporting to the Secretary of State, and payment arrangements.

They detail the roles of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the Food Standards Agency chief executive, and the Secretary of State, including responsibilities for investigations, referrals, and reporting.

The regulations also address issues like evidence preservation, timeliness of investigations, the role of an 'FSA friend,' and restrictions on disclosure of sensitive information, while incorporating mechanisms for review and appeal.

The regulations extended police powers related to investigation and prosecution of food crime to food crime officers in England and Wales.

These regulations, effective May 1st, 2025, extend certain provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (CJPOA) to food crime officers in England and Wales.

Specifically, they grant food crime officers powers related to entry, search, seizure, and detention, subject to modifications outlined in the regulations.

The changes aim to enhance the investigation and prosecution of food-related crimes.

The 2025 regulations revoked previous light dues regulations and established a new system for calculating and collecting light dues from various vessels in UK waters.

The Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) Regulations 2025 establish the system for levying light dues on vessels in UK waters.

These regulations replace the 1997 regulations, clarifying payment methods (periodic or per voyage) for different vessel types (tugs, fishing, pleasure vessels, and others).

They specify payment amounts based on tonnage or load line length, including minimum and maximum charges.

The regulations define key terms, detail the procedure for invoicing and payment, and outline exemptions for certain vessels, such as those chartered by the Government or used for sail training.

Previous regulations are revoked.

The 2025 regulations amended the 2024 Seafarers’ Wages Regulations by changing declaration deadlines and increasing the national minimum wage equivalent for seafarers.

The Seafarers’ Wages (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective April 1st, 2025, amend the 2024 Regulations.

Key changes include updating the deadline for equivalence declarations from harbor authorities to the first day of the relevant year and increasing the national minimum wage equivalent rates for seafarers across various categories.

These amendments aim to improve seafarer pay and simplify administrative processes.

An existing impact assessment from the Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023 and 2024 Regulations was used; no significant additional impacts are anticipated.