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Some instruments come into force when made, but most contain express provision bringing them into force at a later date (if no later date is given, the default assumption is that an instrument comes into force at the moment of making). The time when an instrument comes into force is known as its ‘commencement’

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1. Single Source Contract (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 5 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

2. Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) (Amendment) Order 2026

   On 4 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

3. English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Consequential Amendments and Revocations) (England) Regulations 2026

   On 4 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

4. Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026

   On 4 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

5. Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 (Amendment) Order 2026

   On 4 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

6. Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 2 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

7. Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 2 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

8. Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2026

   On 2 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

9. Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 2 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

10. Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 1 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

11. Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026

    On 1 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

12. Erasmus+ Programme (Data Processing) Regulations 2026

    On 1 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

13. Goods Vehicles (Testing, Drivers' Hours and Tachographs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 1 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

14. Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Licences and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 1 June 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

15. Biodiversity Gain Site Register (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 29 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

16. Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 25 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

17. Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

    On 21 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

18. Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

    On 21 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

19. Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 20 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made affirmative procedure.

20. Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 19 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

21. Health Protection (Notification) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 18 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

22. Ministry of Defence Police (Vetting) Regulations 2026

    On 18 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

23. National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 18 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

24. National Health Service (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025

    On 17 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

25. Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026

    On 15 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

26. Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2026

    On 15 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

27. Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026

    On 15 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

28. Authorisation of Frequency Use for the Provision of Mobile Satellite Services (European Union) (Revocation etc.) Regulations 2026

    On 14 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

29. Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 13 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

30. Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 13 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

31. Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations 2026

    On 12 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

32. Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

33. Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

34. Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Elected Member Pensions) Regulations 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

35. Local Government Pension Scheme (Elected Member Pensions) (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

36. Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Order 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

37. Local Government (Structural Changes) (Finance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 8 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

38. Electronic Commerce (Amendment and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026

    On 7 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

39. Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026

    On 7 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

40. Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order 2026

    On 7 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

41. Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms etc and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

42. Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

43. Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

44. Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

45. Financial Penalties (Housing Offences and Breach of Banning Orders) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

46. First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

47. Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

48. Housing Act 1988 (Assured Tenancies) (Definition of Legal Representative) (England) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

49. Renters' Rights Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) and Tenancies (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

50. Student Accommodation (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

51. Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

52. Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) (Amendment) Rules 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

53. Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026

    On 1 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

54. Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 30 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

55. Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 30 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

56. National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2026

    On 29 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

57. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 28 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

58. Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

    On 28 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

59. Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 27 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

60. Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026

    On 24 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

61. Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

    On 22 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

62. Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

    On 22 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

63. Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 22 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made affirmative procedure.

64. Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

    On 22 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

65. Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

    On 19 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

66. Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) (Amendment) Order 2026

    On 17 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

67. Taxes (Interest Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 17 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

68. Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 16 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

69. Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards and Contract Budget Notice Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 15 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

70. Further Education (Initial Teacher Training) Regulations 2026

    On 15 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

71. Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 15 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

72. Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 15 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

73. Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (No. 3) (England) Regulations 2026

    On 14 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

74. Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors (Amendment and Transitional) Regulations 2025

    On 13 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

75. Compulsory Purchase of Land (Conditional Confirmation) Regulations 2026

    On 11 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

76. Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 10 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

77. Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 10 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

78. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2026

    On 9 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

79. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 8 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

80. Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Great British Nuclear) Order 2026

    On 8 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

81. Approval of Code of Management Practice (Residential Management) (Service Charges) (England) Order 2026

    On 7 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

82. Employment Rights Act 2025 (Enforcement) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 7 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

83. Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2026

    On 7 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

84. Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to Enforcement Officers) Regulations 2026

    On 7 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

85. Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

86. Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

87. Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

88. Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage and Offshore Hydrogen Production (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

89. Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

90. Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

91. Child Trust Funds (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

92. Childcare Payments (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

93. Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2025

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

94. Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

95. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

96. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

97. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Fees) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

98. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Information) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

99. Employment Rights Act 2025 (Minimum Service Levels) (Consequential Revocation) Regulations 2026

    On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

100. Employment Rights Act 2025 (Statutory Sick Pay) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

     On 6 April 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.