Technology Legislation

Regulations governing digital technology, cybersecurity, data protection, and technological innovation.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Newport, Wales) Regulations 2026

These Regulations impose temporary restrictions on the flying of unmanned aircraft (drones) below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within two narrowly defined geographical areas near Newport, Wales, specifically between 0900 and 2200 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time on June 16th, 2026, citing public safety and security as the necessity, while exempting activities authorized by the Gwent Police Drone Team.

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Correction Slip

Published: Mon 15th Jun 26

This document serves as an official correction notice for The Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026, addressing two specific typographical errors found on page 9 of the original instrument; the first error involves correcting the placement reference in regulation 6(9)(b) from 'in the third place' to 'in the second place', and the second error corrects the misplaced quotation marks in regulation 6(21)(a) concerning the phrase 'the United Kingdom'.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (The Victory Show, Cosby) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 12th Jun 26

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (The Victory Show, Cosby) Regulations 2026 enforce temporary limitations on aircraft operations below 4,000 feet above mean sea level within a 3.5 nautical mile radius centred at 523314N 0011234W between September 4th and September 6th, 2026, specifically to ensure public safety during flying displays scheduled at The Victory Show in Cosby.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Crystal Palace Park, London) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 12th Jun 26

These Regulations establish temporary, strict restrictions on the flight of unmanned aircraft (drones) below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a precisely defined geographical area encompassing Crystal Palace Park, London, for specific periods between June 26 and July 4, 2026, citing the necessity of public safety and security due to planned large public gatherings like music concerts; the restriction provides exemptions only for aircraft operating under specific permission from the event organizer or those managed by police air support units.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Grimsby) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 11th Jun 26

These Regulations restrict the flying of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a clearly defined area of Grimsby between 0900 and 1600 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time on June 11, 2026, to ensure public safety and security during an intended Royal visit, with an allowed exception for aircraft operating under specific permission issued by Humberside Police.

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Correction Slip

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

This document is an official correction notice for 'The Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026,' issued in June 2026, which specifically amends Regulation 3(2) by correcting a typographical error where 'paragraph (2)' must now read 'paragraph (1)' to ensure the regulation operates as intended.

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The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

These Regulations, enacted by HM Treasury, substantially amend the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, notably by implementing enhanced due diligence requirements for cryptoasset correspondent relationships and addressing specific areas like insolvent bank customers and trust registration.

Key changes include the introduction of new duties for cryptoasset businesses dealing with overseas providers, clarification of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for pooled accounts, substitution of 'high-risk third country' with 'FATF call for action country,' conversion of various monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and amendments to trust registration rules concerning pre-2020 UK land acquisitions and the exclusion criteria for certain trusts.

Furthermore, the rules governing changes in control over registered cryptoasset businesses are modified to align with the evolving future regulatory framework under FSMA, with some provisions taking effect later in 2027.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Coventry Arena) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 2nd Jun 26

These Regulations establish temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft near the Coventry Arena between June 4th and June 6th, 2026, as deemed necessary by the Secretary of State for public safety reasons concerning a large planned gathering; the restrictions prohibit flying below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a 0.8 nautical mile radius of the Arena during specified hours unless explicit permission is granted by the West Midlands Police Drone Team.

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