Amended the EMIR Regulation to establish permanent notification and exemption procedures for intragroup derivative transactions involving UK and overseas entities.

These Regulations amend the retained EU law known as the EMIR Regulation to establish a permanent regime for exempting intragroup over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts from clearing and risk-management requirements.

They expand the definition of intragroup transactions to include those involving entities established in any jurisdiction, provided they are part of the same consolidated group and subject to centralized risk procedures.

The instrument applies to financial and non-financial counterparties engaging in derivative trades, requiring them to notify the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of intended exemptions and allowing the FCA to object within a 30-day period.

Established statutory timelines, conditions for access refusal, and financial penalties for trade union workplace access requests.

These Regulations establish the procedural framework and substantive rules governing the right of trade union officials to access workplaces in England, Wales, and Scotland.

They direct the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) to determine access disputes, prescribe strict timeframes for employer responses and negotiations, and mandate the refusal of access in specific circumstances such as national security or for employers with fewer than 21 workers.

The instrument applies to qualifying trade unions, employers, and any third parties whose cooperation is required for workplace access, while also introducing a tiered financial penalty regime for non-compliance with access orders.

Prohibited employers from subjecting workers to detriments for taking industrial action and enabled tribunal award adjustments for related claims.

These Regulations establish legal protections for workers against being subjected to any form of detriment by their employers for participating in protected industrial action.

The instrument implements powers under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 to define the scope of prohibited employer actions and integrates these protections into the existing framework for employment tribunal awards.

It applies to workers in England, Wales, and Scotland, while explicitly preserving the common law right of employers to deduct pay for time spent on strike.

Activated a new statutory Code of Practice governing how trade unions access and communicate with workers at their places of employment.

This Order establishes the effective date for the statutory Code of Practice regarding trade union access to workplaces in England, Wales, and Scotland.

It directs that the guidance, which assists trade unions and employers in managing union entry to work sites and communication with staff, officially commences on 30 October 2026.

The Order applies to employers, trade unions, and workers across the private, public, and voluntary sectors, giving legal weight to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

Added the continuity of telecommunications supply as a public interest ground for government intervention in UK business mergers.

This Order amends the Enterprise Act 2002 to allow the Secretary of State to intervene in mergers that may affect the continuity of telecommunications services in the United Kingdom.

It establishes a new public interest consideration focused on preventing disruption to the economy, society, public services, and critical national infrastructure.

The Order also grants the Secretary of State specific powers to issue enforcement orders requiring companies to take, or refrain from, particular actions to ensure service continuity during a merger.

Established enforcement procedures and marking requirements for batteries in Northern Ireland to align with EU Regulation 2023/1542.

These Regulations implement EU standards for batteries in Northern Ireland, mandating that products using UK-based notified bodies for certification must display the UK(NI) indication alongside the CE marking.

The instrument designates the Secretary of State as the enforcement authority and establishes a criminal justice framework for breaches of sustainability, safety, and due diligence requirements.

It applies to battery manufacturers, importers, distributors, and fulfilment service providers operating within the Northern Ireland market.

Extended the transitional period for Alternative Dispute Resolution providers from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.

These Regulations amend the transitional provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 to extend the deadline for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers and special ADR arrangements to comply with new requirements.

The document changes the end date of the transitional period from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.

This extension applies to ADR providers, particularly those in the aviation sector, and enables the Civil Aviation Authority to be integrated as a competent authority within the new regulatory framework.

Updated Northern Ireland's plant health and seed marketing laws to align with the Windsor Framework and EU standards.

These Regulations amend various statutory rules to align Northern Ireland's plant health, seed, and propagating material standards with the Windsor Framework and European Union requirements.

The instrument modifies definitions of 'member State' and 'third country' to include Northern Ireland within the EU's regulatory sphere for these materials, updates labeling requirements to 'EU quality' standards, and establishes new enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance with specific EU Implementing Regulations.

It applies to professional operators, suppliers, and importers of vegetable, ornamental, forest, fruit, and potato plant materials in Northern Ireland.