Established a temporary restricted flight zone over Chelmsford at altitudes below 1,000 feet to facilitate emergency response efforts.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of all aircraft below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified two-nautical-mile radius of Chelmsford, Essex.

The Secretary of State issued this order in response to an emergency, exempting only those aircraft flying under directions provided by the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The regulations have immediate effect and include the revocation of a previous emergency order for the same area.

Transferred the regulation of waste carriers and brokers into the environmental permitting framework and introduced new identification requirements for waste transport drivers.

These Regulations integrate the regulation of waste carriers, brokers, and dealers into the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 framework, replacing the previous registration system under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 in England.

They establish three new classes of regulated facilities: waste controlling activity, waste transporting activity, and waste controlling-transporting activity, making them subject to environmental permits or specific exemptions.

The Environment Agency is designated as the regulator for these activities, which include duties to apply the waste hierarchy and carry identification during transport.

The rules apply to businesses, charities, and individuals involved in the moving, buying, selling, or arranging for the disposal of waste in England.

Established a temporary restricted airspace near Wycombe Air Park for the Speedbird Air Festival on 4 August 2026.

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified three-nautical-mile radius around Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, on 4 August 2026.

The restrictions apply between 08:00 and 20:30 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to facilitate the Speedbird Air Festival.

Pilots are exempt from these restrictions only if they obtain express permission from the Wycombe Air Park Airfield Manager, the event's Air Operations Manager, or the Flying Display Director.

Established a temporary restricted airspace zone around East Kirby to ensure safety during scheduled aerial displays.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of all aircraft below 3,800 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area around East Kirby, Lincolnshire. The restriction applies to a 2-nautical-mile radius centered at 530811N 0000019E on 1 August 2026 between 1100 and 1630 hours UTC. The mandate applies to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the East Kirby Airshow Flying Display Director.

Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Belfast to ensure public safety during a large-scale festival.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Belfast between 2 August and 9 August 2026.

The restrictions apply during specific daylight and evening hours to protect public safety during the Belfast Fleadh festival.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, though the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Event Silver Commander may grant specific flight permissions within the restricted zone.

Prohibited aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet within two nautical miles of Chelmsford due to an emergency.

This statutory instrument establishes a restricted flight zone in the vicinity of Chelmsford, Essex, in response to an ongoing emergency.

It prohibits all aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a two-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless they are operating under the direction of the Essex Police. These regulations take effect immediately and apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, including drone users, within the designated area.

Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Liverpool with immediate effect on 27 July 2026.

These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Liverpool area.

They restore the legal right to fly in the specified airspace by cancelling the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Liverpool) (Emergency) Regulations 2026.

The instrument applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the restricted zone.

Established an immediate emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in central Liverpool.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular zone in Liverpool.

The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the Merseyside Police Counter-UAS Team.

This emergency measure took effect at 10:50 a.m. on 24 July 2026 to address an immediate public interest concern identified by the Secretary of State for Transport.