Technology Legislation

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

The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

The Treasury amended the MLRs 2017 to introduce enhanced due diligence for cryptoasset correspondent relationships, update trust registration rules, create provisions for insolvent bank customers, substitute monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and modify change of control rules for cryptoasset businesses.


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

The Secretary of State imposed temporary restrictions on unmanned aircraft flying below 1,400 feet within a 0.8 nautical mile radius of the Coventry Arena between specified hours on June 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026.


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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The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Academy of Live Technology Ltd) Order 2026

Published: Mon 1st Jun 26 Came into force: Wed 1st Jul 26

The Office for Students authorised the Academy of Live Technology Ltd to grant taught awards up to master's level in specified technology, business, media, and arts subjects for a fixed term between July 2026 and June 2030.


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.

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The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026

Published: Thu 28th May 26 Came into force: Mon 22nd Jun 26

Amended insolvency procedures by removing fax filing, increasing London bankruptcy petition limits, and updating judicial terminology.


These Rules amend the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 to modernize court procedures and administrative requirements for corporate and personal insolvency.

The instrument removes fax as a permitted method of document delivery, simplifies electronic filing requirements to a single copy, and replaces the term 'registrar' with 'judge' across various procedural categories.

It also increases the financial threshold for presenting bankruptcy petitions in the London Insolvency District from £50,000 to £500,000 and clarifies the approval process for insolvency practitioners seeking to exceed their original fee estimates.

These changes apply to insolvency practitioners, the courts, the Insolvency Service, and parties involved in insolvency proceedings in England and Wales.

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The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts and Personal Medical Services Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 18th May 26 Came into force: Mon 15th Jun 26

Amended NHS GP contracts to remove online consultation limits and mandate electronic registration and screening data sharing.


These Regulations amend the standard contracts for General Medical Services and Personal Medical Services in England to modify how patients interact with GP practices and pharmacies.

The instrument directs GP contractors to stop limiting online consultation requests during core hours, requires them to provide next-day responses for non-urgent matters, and mandates cooperation with the national Lung Cancer Screening Programme.

It applies to all NHS GP contractors and NHS England, establishing new duties for data sharing, staff survey participation, and the use of digital registration tools.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wembley Stadium, London) Regulations 2026

The Regulations imposed temporary flight restrictions on unmanned aircraft around Wembley Stadium for a specified period on May 16th, 2026, to ensure public safety during the FA Cup Final.


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.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lippitt’s Hill) (Restricted Area EGR1U082) Regulations 2026

The regulations imposed flight limitations on unmanned aircraft below 1,350 feet around the Lippitt's Hill NPAS base, designated as EGR1U082, and revoked the preceding 2025 regulations.


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.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Almondsbury) (Restricted Area EGR1U081) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 14th May 26

* The regulations imposed new flight height and area restrictions on unmanned aircraft near the Almondsbury National Police Air Service base and simultaneously revoked the 2025 restriction regulations.


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.

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