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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. Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

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

2. Forestry Act 1967 (Consent to Renewable Electricity Development) (England) Regulations 2026

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

3. Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026

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

4. Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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

5. Designation of Special Tax Sites (Glasgow City Region Investment Zone) Regulations 2026

   On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

6. Designation of Special Tax Sites (North East of Scotland Investment Zone) Regulations 2026

   On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

7. Immigration (Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode in the United Kingdom) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

8. Immigration (Electronic Travel Authorisations and the Islands) Regulations 2026

   On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

9. Sham Marriage and Civil Partnership (Referral of Proposed Marriages and Civil Partnerships) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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

10. Stockport Town Centre Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026

    On 23 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

11. Football Spectators (2026 FIFA World Cup Control Period) Order 2026

    On 21 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

12. Lyme Regis, Bridport (West Bay) and Weymouth Harbour Revision Order 2026

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

13. United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025

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

14. Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2026

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

15. Compulsory Purchase of Land (Vesting Declarations) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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

16. Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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

17. School and Early Years Finance (England) Regulations 2026

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

18. Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation) Order 2026

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

19. Football Governance Act 2025 (Suitability Determination Period for Owners and Officers) Regulations 2026

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

20. Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

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