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Bills that have received Royal Assent. The Acts that govern the country, ordered by most recent.

695 Acts on the statute book

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Finance Act 2026

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I don't have access to the specific details of the Finance Act 2026, as this is a future bill that has not yet been published or passed into law. Finance Acts typically contain measures relating to taxation, government spending, and fiscal policy for the upcoming financial year. To provide you with accurate, specific information about what this bill actua…

14% Aye · 86% No · 1,180 votesParliament: 339-172

Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2026

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This bill allows the government to spend money before Parliament has formally approved the full budget for the financial year. It provides 'anticipation' funding, enabling essential services to continue operating during the period between the end of one financial year and Parliamentary approval of spending for the next year. The bill also permits adjustme…

12% Aye · 88% No · 805 votes

Finance Act 2025

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The Finance Act 2025 is the UK government's primary annual legislation for implementing tax changes and managing public finances. It typically includes modifications to income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and other duties, along with any new fiscal policies announced in the Budget. The act also authorizes government borrowing and sets the framework for how…

37% Aye · 63% No · 254 votesParliament: 339-172

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026

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The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026 establishes requirements for UK airlines and fuel suppliers to gradually increase their use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), jet fuel produced from renewable sources like used cooking oil, agricultural waste, or synthetic processes, rather than conventional fossil fuels. The bill sets binding blending mandates, re…

15% Aye · 85% No · 845 votesParliament: 151-319

Rare Cancers Act 2026

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The Rare Cancers Act 2026 establishes a dedicated national framework for diagnosing, treating, and researching cancers that affect fewer than 1 in 40,000 people annually in the UK. The bill creates funding mechanisms for specialist centres, requires NHS trusts to meet diagnostic standards within 12 weeks, and mandates research programmes into rare cancer…

82% Aye · 18% No · 819 votes

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026

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The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 establishes a framework to prioritise medical training places and resources based on identified healthcare workforce needs across the UK. The bill likely allocates funding and training positions toward specialties facing critical shortages (such as general practice, mental health, or emergency medicine) and m…

89% Aye · 11% No · 890 votesParliament: 88-310

Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2025

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This bill authorises the government to spend money before Parliament has formally approved the full budget for the financial year. It allows the Treasury to draw down funds in anticipation of the main Supply Bill being passed, and to make adjustments to how previously approved money is allocated between different departments. Essentially, it gives the gov…

21% Aye · 79% No · 514 votes

Renters’ Rights Act 2025

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The Renters' Rights Act 2025 aims to reform the private rental market by strengthening tenant protections and limiting landlord powers. Key measures include abolishing Section 21 'nofault' evictions (allowing landlords to evict without cause), introducing longer notice periods for evictions, restricting rent increases, and improving standards for rental p…

25% Aye · 75% No · 630 votesParliament: 440-111

Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025

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The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 is designed to reform England's planning system to accelerate infrastructure development and housing delivery. It streamlines the planning permission process by reducing bureaucratic delays, introducing faster timelines for decisionmaking on major projects, and potentially loosening restrictions on building in cert…

33% Aye · 67% No · 343 votesParliament: 306-174

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026

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The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 enables the UK to ratify and implement an international agreement protecting marine life in ocean areas beyond any nation's control (international waters covering about half the world's oceans). The bill creates legal mechanisms for the UK to participate in a global framework that establishes marine p…

34% Aye · 66% No · 288 votesParliament: 147-318

Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026

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The Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026 aims to strengthen the operational and financial stability of academy schools serving 16 to 19yearold students in England. The bill establishes enhanced governance requirements, stricter financial oversight mechanisms, and clearer accountability standards for these institutions. It seeks to prevent academy closures a…

36% Aye · 64% No · 282 votes

Licensing Hours Extensions Act 2026

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The Licensing Hours Extensions Act 2026 allows local licensing authorities in the UK to grant extensions to operating hours for alcoholserving establishments such as pubs, bars, and nightclubs beyond their current standard closing times. The bill gives premises greater flexibility to apply for later closing times, subject to local council approval and con…

65% Aye · 35% No · 317 votes

Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Act 2012

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This Act allows the UK government to provide financial assistance (money and support) to infrastructure projects, like transport networks, water systems, and energy facilities. It gives the government flexibility to help pay for building and improving the essential services that communities depend on.

34% Aye · 66% No · 311 votes

Sentencing Act 2026

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I don't have access to the specific details of the Sentencing Act 2026, as this appears to be a hypothetical or future bill that isn't yet in the public domain. To provide you with accurate, specific information about what this bill actually does, including its key measures on sentencing guidelines, prison terms, offence categories, or judicial discretion…

33% Aye · 67% No · 310 votesParliament: 321-103

Holocaust Memorial Act 2026

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This Act creates plans for the UK to build a Holocaust memorial a permanent structure designed to remember the victims of the Holocaust and keep their memory alive for future generations. It shows the country's commitment to never forgetting this historical tragedy.

60% Aye · 40% No · 315 votesParliament: 11-182

Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026

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The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 creates new criminal offences and enforcement powers to prevent people from entering football stadiums without valid tickets or permission. The bill strengthens penalties for pitch invasions, unauthorised entry, and reentry after being banned from a venue. It gives football clubs and stewards expanded po…

41% Aye · 59% No · 295 votesParliament: 0-47

Employment Rights Act 2025

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The Employment Rights Act 2025 is proposed legislation designed to strengthen protections for workers in the UK. While the specific measures haven't been publicly detailed in official parliamentary documentation yet, such acts typically introduce changes to employment contracts, workplace rights, and dispute resolution processes. Without access to the bil…

36% Aye · 64% No · 326 votesParliament: 333-100

Space Industry (Indemnities) Act 2025

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The Space Industry (Indemnities) Act 2025 allows the UK government to provide legal indemnity (financial protection from liability) to commercial space companies operating in Britain. This means the government will cover costs if a space company causes damage, such as harm to people, property, or the environment, during launch, orbital operations, or reen…

59% Aye · 41% No · 262 votes

Mental Health Act 2025

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I don't have access to the specific details of the Mental Health Act 2025, as this bill's full text and provisions aren't available in my training data. To provide you with accurate, specific information about its key measures, such as changes to detention procedures, patient rights, treatment standards, or funding allocations, I would need access to the…

63% Aye · 37% No · 258 votesParliament: 164-333

Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act

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This bill amends existing legislation that protects livestock from attacks by dogs. It likely strengthens legal protections for farmers and rural landowners whose animals are injured or killed by dogs, and may clarify the circumstances under which farmers can take action against attacking dogs. The amendment updates the law to reflect modern farming pract…

63% Aye · 37% No · 268 votes