Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Plymouth, Devon, effective immediately on 21 October 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,200 feet within a specific area of Plymouth, Devon, effective immediately from October 21, 2026.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the Devon and Cornwall Police Counter-UAS Tactical Advisor.

The Secretary of State issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to address an active emergency situation in the interest of public safety.

Commenced provisions of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 relating to marine licensing fees and monitoring charges.

These Regulations bring section 232 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 into force, granting the Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers powers to charge fees for marine licensing activities.

The provisions apply to the monitoring, variation, and transfer of marine licences under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.

Subsections (1) to (8) become effective immediately following the making of the regulations, while subsection (9), which revokes the 2014 Marine Management Organisation fee order, takes effect in January 2027.

Designated the Clerk and Deputy Clerks of the Sexual Offences Court as non-ministerial office holders within the Scottish Administration.

This Order designates the Clerk and Deputy Clerks of the Sexual Offences Court as non-ministerial offices within the Scottish Administration.

By exercising powers under the Scotland Act 1998, the instrument ensures these newly created positions are legally recognized as part of the Scottish civil service infrastructure, specifically under the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. The Order applies to the administrative staff appointed to support the Sexual Offences Court across the United Kingdom.

Reallocated the sale proceeds of a former teacher's house in Hathern to support local religious education and diocesan school infrastructure.

This Order authorizes the reallocation of the endowment belonging to the former teacher's house at Hathern Church of England Primary School, following the sale of the property for £70,300.

It directs the division of these assets between a new Religious Education Fund for the Parish of Hathern and a School Fund for the wider Diocese of Leicester.

The Order appoints the Leicester Diocesan Board of Education and the local Minister and Churchwardens as trustees for the respective funds, mandating that the assets be used for religious education and the maintenance or improvement of Church of England schools.

Updated the Nursery Milk Scheme definitions and eligibility criteria to align with contemporary childcare legislation in England and Wales.

These Regulations update the Nursery Milk Scheme by replacing the term 'day care' with 'childcare' and aligning provider eligibility with current English and Welsh legislation.

They mandate that children under five years old who receive at least two hours of care per day from an approved provider are entitled to 189ml of free milk (or 200ml in specific containers).

The order applies to childcare providers in England and Wales, including early years providers, registered childminders, and certain school-based care settings, allowing them to claim reimbursement for milk supplied to eligible children.

Modernised the Port of Tyne's governance structure, consolidated statutory harbour powers, and updated the Authority's regulatory and financial framework.

The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026 establishes a revised constitution for the Port of Tyne Authority and defines the updated geographic and legal limits of its jurisdiction.

It grants the Authority specific powers regarding financial management, including borrowing and the maintenance of a reserve fund, and authorises the collection of various dues and charges.

The order empowers the harbour master to issue general and special directions to vessels and vehicles for safety and efficiency, while also establishing mandatory advisory bodies to represent port stakeholders.

It applies to the Port of Tyne Authority, vessel masters, port users, and relevant statutory undertakers within the defined port limits.

Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Yorkshire Wildlife Park with immediate effect.

These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed over Yorkshire Wildlife Park in South Yorkshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the prohibition on flying in this area is no longer required in the public interest, effectively restoring normal airspace access to all pilots and aircraft operators.

The measures take effect immediately from the time of signing on 15 October 2026.

Shortened the required vacancy period for empty home management orders and removed specific administrative requirements for council applications.

This Order reduces the time a dwelling must be unoccupied before a local housing authority can apply for an interim Empty Dwelling Management Order (EDMO) from two years to six months.

It removes certain administrative requirements that local authorities were previously required to meet when submitting applications to a residential property tribunal.

These changes apply to local housing authorities in England for any new applications submitted on or after 5 November 2026.