The Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (Persons Abroad and Mariners) Regulations 2025 extended statutory neonatal care pay eligibility to persons abroad, mariners, and those working on the continental shelf, clarifying specific conditions and time limits.

These regulations, effective April 6, 2025, extend statutory neonatal care pay eligibility under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 to individuals working abroad, mariners, and those employed on the continental shelf.

The regulations specify conditions for eligibility, including employment location, employer liability for national insurance contributions, and periods of employment in the EEA. They also clarify the treatment of individuals under existing UK and EU social security legislation and establish procedures for compliance with time limits, particularly for those temporarily outside of the UK.

Made extensive amendments to 29 different regulations to incorporate neonatal care leave and pay provisions into existing UK employment and benefits legislation.

The regulations implement comprehensive changes across UK legislation to accommodate the new neonatal care leave and pay entitlements established by the Neonatal Care Act 2023.

The amendments span multiple areas including social security, employment benefits, pension schemes, and various public sector regulations, ensuring proper integration of neonatal care leave rights with existing statutory frameworks.

The Order of Council approved amendments to veterinary registration fees, increasing them by approximately 4% and replacing Part 4 of the 2014 Regulations.

This Order of Council approves amendments to the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Registration) Regulations 2014, increasing registration and retention fees by approximately 4%, effective April 1st, 2025.

The amendments, made by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, are detailed in the Schedule and replace Part 4 of the 2014 Regulations.

The previous regulations are revoked.

The 2025 Order extended the Universal Credit In-Work Pilot Scheme for twelve months, continuing a program to assess the effect of work-related requirements on employed claimants.

The Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme (Extension) Order 2025 extends an existing pilot program testing mandated work requirements for employed Universal Credit claimants.

The extension, effective February 19, 2025, covers England, Wales, and Scotland, and continues the scheme for another twelve months.

The order leverages existing legislation and claims to have a non-significant impact, foregoing a full impact assessment.

This decision allows for continued data collection and evaluation of policy effectiveness.

The 2025 regulations amended the 2012 Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations to reflect a revised Qualifications Document related to early years provider training and qualifications.

These regulations amend the 2012 Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations to update the date referenced in regulation 3 to February 10, 2025.

This change is in response to a revised Qualifications Document outlining updated training and qualification requirements for early years providers.

The update facilitates the introduction of an experience-based route for early years practitioners to gain Level 3 status, impacting staff:child ratios.

The changes affect early years providers in England and Wales and are backed by the Childcare Act 2006.

Established a new combined county authority for Greater Lincolnshire with an elected mayor and devolved powers over transport, housing, economic development, and planning.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 establish a new combined county authority for Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire. The regulations create a directly elected mayoral position and grant significant powers over economic development, transport, housing, and planning.

The authority receives functions previously held by the Homes and Communities Agency, along with powers to establish development corporations, implement transport schemes, and coordinate strategic planning across the region.

The regulations transferred employment of specified Ministry of Defence Police personnel to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, safeguarding their employment rights and pension provisions.

These regulations govern the transfer of specified Ministry of Defence Police employees to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority on April 1, 2025.

The regulations ensure employment protection, mirroring provisions in the 2006 Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), covering contracts, rights, and liabilities.

They also address the transition of Ministry of Defence Police members into the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, and incorporate modifications regarding pension schemes.

Established the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority with powers over transport, housing, regeneration, and economic development, effective February 5th, 2025.

The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 establish a new combined authority covering Devon and Torbay, granting it significant powers over transport, housing, regeneration, and economic development.

The authority gains concurrent powers with existing councils in areas including highway management, public transport, and strategic planning, while becoming the primary authority for local transport planning.

The regulations ensure democratic accountability through a carefully structured voting system and require consent from constituent councils for key decisions, particularly those involving financial commitments or compulsory land acquisition.