Increased the hourly rates for vehicle examinations and introduced new charges for specialist technical analysis and the use of government testing equipment.

These Regulations increase the fees charged by the Department for Transport for the examination and type approval of vehicles and vehicle parts.

The order establishes a two-tier hourly rate for DfT officers, introduces additional charges for the use of government-owned testing equipment, and defines new technical categories related to cyber security and automated driving systems.

These changes apply to vehicle manufacturers and entities seeking regulatory compliance for automotive components in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Added fifteen synthetic opioids to the list of Class A controlled drugs and reclassified one cannabinoid receptor agonist from Class B to Class A.

This Order amends Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 by adding fifteen synthetic opioids to the list of Class A controlled drugs.

It subjects these substances—primarily nitazenes and their derivatives—to the highest level of statutory control under UK law, affecting manufacturers, distributors, and individuals in possession of these chemicals.

The Order also reclassifies Cumyl-Pepegaitienate from a Class B to a Class A substance and removes specific naming of Diphenoxylate from Class B to avoid duplication with its Class A status.

Revoked the 2010 Order that directed OFCOM to manage wireless spectrum licenses and auctions.

This Order revokes the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) Order 2010, effectively ending the specific legal directions previously issued by the Secretary of State to the Office of Communications (OFCOM).

It applies to the UK's telecommunications regulator, removing mandated requirements to vary wireless telegraphy licences, amend spectrum trading and charging regulations, and set specific auction rules for electromagnetic spectrum.

The revocation reflects the government's position that the 2010 mandates, which aimed to facilitate the deployment of mobile broadband, have been fully implemented and are no longer necessary.

Commenced the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 and established a phased implementation schedule for marine resource collection notices.

These Regulations bring the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 into legal effect on 9 August 2026.

The instrument activates statutory requirements for the collection, utilization, and disclosure of marine genetic resources, while establishing a phased transitional period for mandatory pre-collection notifications.

It applies to any 'relevant person' as defined by the Act who intends to collect biological material from areas outside national jurisdiction.

Established mandatory chemical purity standards and identification criteria for magnesium L-threonate monohydrate used in food supplements in England.

These Regulations establish the statutory purity criteria for magnesium L-threonate monohydrate when used as a mineral source in food supplements.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care mandates that this substance must meet specific chemical identities, assay percentages for magnesium and L-threonate, and maximum limits for impurities like arsenic, lead, and oxalic acid.

These requirements apply to any person or business producing or marketing this substance for food supplement use within England.

Incorporated former EU standards for animal research severity and reporting into the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

These Regulations amend the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 to incorporate and restate clinical and administrative standards formerly contained in EU legislation, specifically the Animals Directive (2010/63/EU).

They establish a domestic framework for classifying the severity of scientific procedures on animals, mandate specific reporting timelines for project summaries, and define the advisory tasks of Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies.

The instrument applies to researchers, scientific establishments, and the Secretary of State across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Extended the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering's temporary degree-awarding powers until 30 November 2027.

This Order extends the period during which the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) is authorized to grant taught degrees.

It amends a 2023 Order to change the expiration date of these powers from 30 November 2026 to 30 November 2027.

The Order applies to the Office for Students and NMITE, following a review of the provider's educational standards and quality.

The Regulations formally defined 'digital sequence information' in relation to marine genetic resources for the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026.

These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State, define 'digital sequence information' (DSI) specifically concerning marine genetic resources for the purposes of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026, establishing that DSI means DNA or RNA sequences held in digital format; the legislation comes into force on 10th July 2026 across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, supporting the UK’s implementation of the BBNJ Agreement.