Removed the £250,000 cap on variable monetary penalties for environmental offenses in England.

This Order amends the Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010 by removing the £250,000 limit on variable monetary penalties that the Environment Agency and Natural England can impose.

It applies to environmental offenses committed in England, allowing regulators to issue unlimited fines for breaches of regulations concerning water quality, waste, and permit conditions.

The revised penalty structure applies only to offenses occurring on or after 1 December 2023.

Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet in Tenby during a public gathering in September 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a specified radius of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, between 05:00 UTC on 12 September 2026 and 01:00 UTC on 14 September 2026.

The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,400 feet above mean sea level, unless they have received explicit permission from the Dyfed-Powys Police Service. The Department for Transport issued these rules to manage public safety during a scheduled mass gathering in the area.

Activated multiple provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 concerning anti-social behaviour, SIM farms, police conduct lists, and extradition procedures.

This statutory instrument brings several sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into legal force across four dates in late 2026.

It activates new legal mechanisms including respect orders, youth and housing injunctions, and criminal offences related to 'SIM farms' and specified articles.

The regulations also establish police barred and advisory lists, update extradition procedures for convicted persons, and grant registered social housing providers new powers to close premises.

The instrument applies to law enforcement agencies, social housing providers, the judiciary, and individuals subject to criminal or civil proceedings in England and Wales.

Authorized regulators to impose civil financial penalties and stop notices for environmental offenses in England.

This Order grants the Environment Agency and Natural England the authority to impose civil sanctions on persons and businesses that commit specific environmental offenses in England.

It establishes a framework for fixed and variable monetary penalties, restoration notices, and stop notices, while detailing the mandatory notification procedures and the right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.

The regulations apply to a range of activities, including water discharge, waste management, and wildlife protection, providing regulators with alternatives to criminal prosecution.

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.

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.

Updated the registered postcode for one school and revoked the religious character designation for eight closed independent schools.

This Order modifies the official list of independent schools in England designated as having a religious character.

It updates the registered address for Ahavas Torah Boys Academy and removes the religious designation for eight schools that the Department for Education identifies as closed.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State for Education and the governing bodies of the named independent schools, affecting their ability to apply religious criteria in staff employment decisions.

Restricted the 1 September 2026 commencement of pupil referral unit provisions to England only.

These regulations amend the commencement schedule for the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 to specify the geographical application of certain provisions.

They direct that the legal requirements regarding the establishment of pupil referral units, effective from 1 September 2026, apply exclusively to units located in England.

The order applies to the Department for Education and local authorities responsible for educational provision in England.