Technology Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 14th Jul 26

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 establishes a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Rotherham.

It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.54 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate in South Yorkshire. This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying according to directions provided by the South Yorkshire Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the authority of the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency situation.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Charlbury, Oxfordshire) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Charlbury, Oxfordshire) Regulations 2026 prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level in a specified area of Oxfordshire. These restrictions apply from 30 July 2026 to 3 August 2026 to coincide with the Wilderness Festival.

The order applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exemptions for aircraft authorized by the Festival Republic Event Silver Commander or those operated by police air support units.

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The Critical Third Parties (Designation) Regulations 2026

The Critical Third Parties (Designation) Regulations 2026 designates four specific technology service providers as 'critical third parties' under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

It applies to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, Google Cloud EMEA Limited, Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, and Oracle Corporation UK Limited.

By designating these entities, the Treasury subjects them to a regulatory framework intended to manage risks to the stability of the UK financial system stemming from the services they provide to financial institutions.

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The First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) (Amendment) Order 2026

This Order amends the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010 to allocate specific legal proceedings to the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal and the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal.

It specifically addresses jurisdiction conferred by the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 regarding business tenancies that involve telecommunications 'code rights' under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

The Order applies to the judiciary and parties involved in lease renewals or compensation claims where the primary purpose of the agreement relates to digital communications infrastructure.

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The Automated Vehicles (Marketing Restrictions) Regulations 2026

These Regulations specify a list of eight terms, including 'automated', 'autonomous', and 'self-driving', which are restricted for use in the marketing, promotion, and supply of road vehicles or vehicle equipment in England, Wales, and Scotland.

From 7 January 2027, the use of these terms (or their grammatical variants) to describe a vehicle or its driving capability is limited to vehicles officially authorised under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024.

The restrictions apply to any person or business involved in the promotion or supply of road vehicles and associated hardware.

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The Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations 2026

These Regulations define the technical and legal standards for broadcasting events of national interest in the United Kingdom under the listed events regime. They specify what constitutes live coverage, establish the criteria for adequate live coverage of multi-sport events, and set minimum requirements for alternative audiovisual and radio coverage of Group B events.

The rules apply to providers of relevant broadcasting and internet-based services and are enforced by the Office of Communications (Ofcom).

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The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2026

These Regulations amend existing ecodesign and energy information frameworks to integrate recognition of the EU's 2024 Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and to rectify errors in previous legislation concerning household tumble dryers.

The instrument permits manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives to meet British market obligations by complying with specific European Union requirements, provided declaration documents are translated into English.

Furthermore, it establishes precise commencement dates for tumble dryer regulations and inserts missing technical definitions and Calculation methods into existing schedules.

The regulations apply to any entity placing energy-related products, specifically household tumble dryers, on the market or putting them into service in Great Britain.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific area of Cardiff on 4 July 2026.

The restriction applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of Bute Park during late afternoon and evening hours.

The regulations grant the South Wales Police Drone Team the authority to issue permissions for flights that would otherwise be prohibited under this instrument.

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