Restricted flying in the vicinity of RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, during public air displays scheduled for July 2026.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leeming) Regulations 2026 prohibit aircraft from flying below 7,000 feet within a 5-nautical-mile radius of RAF Leeming during specific periods on 22 and 23 July 2026.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the Leeming Show Flying Display Director.

The Department for Transport issued these regulations to facilitate public flying displays and manage safety during high-energy aerial manoeuvres.

Amended reporting procedures for pleasure craft to permit electronic arrival notifications and clarify flag-signaling requirements.

These regulations amend the procedures for pleasure craft arriving in the United Kingdom by explicitly authorizing electronic methods for notifying arrival and submitting reports.

The person responsible for a vessel must notify an officer of arrival as soon as practicable and maintain a signal flag until instructed otherwise. These rules apply to operators and owners of pleasure craft as defined by previous customs legislation and are administered by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Shortened the time periods and standardized the notice requirements for the retention and disposal of motor vehicles seized by police authorities.

These Regulations amend existing statutory instruments to shorten the mandatory timeframes for the retention and disposal of motor vehicles seized by the police. The order directs that previously varied periods—including 14 days, 21 days, 3 months, or 7 working days—be standardized to 7 calendar days for the purposes of vehicle collection and disposal eligibility.

It applies to police authorities and vehicle storage contractors in England and Wales, with certain parts also extending to Scotland.

Restricted flight below 2,500 feet within 2 nautical miles of Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar, except for aircraft directed by police.

This statutory instrument prohibits aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those operating under the direction of the Essex Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued these regulations under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to manage airspace safety during an active emergency situation.

Established an emergency restricted flight zone up to 3,000 feet above mean sea level near Chipping Ongar, Essex.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 establish a restricted flight zone around Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar, to manage an active emergency.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless directed otherwise by the Essex Police. These restrictions apply to all civilian and military aircraft operators not specifically authorized by the designated police force.

Established temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft in Roundhay, Leeds, during July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Roundhay, Leeds) Regulations 2026 establish a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in the Roundhay area of Leeds to protect a large public gathering.

The regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.7 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate during three distinct periods between July 3 and July 6, 2026.

These rules apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the West Yorkshire Police Counter-UAS Team.

Activated specific sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 29 June 2026 and preserved existing motor vehicle licensing regulations.

These Regulations bring the first wave of provisions from the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into force on 29 June 2026.

They apply to various law enforcement agencies, the Secretary of State, and several judicial bodies across England and Wales (and in specific instances, Scotland).

The regulations activate new legal standards for anti-social behaviour orders, protest-related offences, firearms regulation, intimate image offences, and police disciplinary procedures.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area around the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026.

The restrictions apply between 1700 hours and 2230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time to all unmanned aircraft, unless the South Wales Police Drone Team grants specific flight permission.

This measure is intended to facilitate public safety and security during an event involving a large gathering of people.