Technology Legislation
Regulations governing digital technology, cybersecurity, data protection, and technological innovation.
The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Academy of Live Technology Ltd) Order 2026
This Statutory Instrument, The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Academy of Live Technology Ltd) Order 2026, formally authorizes the private education provider Academy of Live Technology Ltd to grant its own taught awards, up to and including master's level, in specific subjects including engineering, computing, business, media, and arts.
Made by the Office for Students under the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, this authorization takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is granted for a fixed term, expiring on June 30, 2030, applying only to students enrolled upon completing their course of study.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wembley Stadium, London) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, enacted by the Secretary of State under the powers of the Air Navigation Order 2016, temporarily restrict the flying of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of Wembley Stadium, London, specifically between 0800 and 2100 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) on May 16th, 2026, due to the large public gathering expected for the FA Cup Final; exceptions are granted only with written permission from the Metropolitan Police Service FA Cup Final Silver Commander to ensure public safety and security.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lippitt’s Hill) (Restricted Area EGR1U082) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lippitt's Hill) (Restricted Area EGR1U082) Regulations 2026 establish a legally mandated restriction on the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,350 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius centred at 513916N 0000103E to ensure the security and public safety related to the National Police Air Service base located there, while permitting operations authorized by or on behalf of the National Police Air Service.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Almondsbury) (Restricted Area EGR1U081) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Almondsbury) (Restricted Area EGR1U081) Regulations 2026 establish a mandatory flight restriction for unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius centered on specific coordinates near Almondsbury due to security and public safety concerns related to the National Police Air Service base located there; these regulations revoke the previous 2025 equivalent restrictions and exempt aircraft operated by or on behalf of the NPAS or flying under specific NPAS permission, coming into force on May 14th, 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Husbands Bosworth) (Restricted Area EGR2U063) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State on May 12th, 2026, implement restrictions on the flight of unmanned aircraft (drones) below 1,550 feet above mean sea level within a specifically defined geographical area surrounding the National Police Air Service base at Husbands Bosworth due to security and public safety concerns, while explicitly excluding aircraft operated by or on behalf of the National Police Air Service; simultaneously, these Regulations revoke the previous 2025 restrictions concerning the same location.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Carr Gate) (Restricted Area EGR3U053) Regulations 2026
These 2026 Regulations establish a prohibition on operating unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a defined circular area centered at 534238N 0013222W, near the National Police Air Service base at Carr Gate, due to necessary security and public safety considerations; the rules exempt aircraft operated by or on behalf of the National Police Air Service or those flying with their explicit permission, and these rules simultaneously revoke the previous 2025 restriction order for the area.
Correction Slip
This statutory instrument document, identified as a CORRECTION to The Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026, amends the published Explanatory Note by correcting an incorrect government guidance URL on page 4.
Specifically, it substitutes 'https://www.gov.uk/guidance/' with the correct link 'https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/publish-your-plan-data/publish-yourplan-data' to ensure the guidance on how to publish plan data is accurately referenced.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (War Memorial Park, Coventry) Regulations 2026
This Statutory Instrument, The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (War Memorial Park, Coventry) Regulations 2026, imposes a temporary restriction on the operation of unmanned aircraft to ensure public safety during a large gathering, specifically the Coventry City Football Club Parade, on May 4, 2026; the regulation prohibits flights below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a precisely defined area around War Memorial Park, Coventry, between 0900 and 2100 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time, although exceptions exist for flights authorized by the West Midlands Police Counter-UAS Team.