The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Amendment No. 2) Order 2025 amends the 2020 Order.

It replaces the table of certification documents in Schedule 15 with an updated version, reflecting changes to plans and their revision numbers.

The amendment follows an application for a non-material change to improve the project's administrative efficiency, and it comes into effect on April 11th, 2025.

The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Toll) Order 2025, effective May 1st, 2025, revises tolls for the Tyne Tunnel.

The North East Combined Authority now sets the tolls, as specified in the Schedule.

The order revokes the previous 2024 toll revision order.

The new tolls increase the cost for cars, vans, and buses, with motorcycle tolls remaining at £0.

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 1986 Regulations to permit road use of hydrogen-fuelled agricultural vehicles, engineering plant, works trucks, and category T tractors.

The amendments introduce new safety requirements for hydrogen fuel systems, including stipulations for fuelling receptacles, pressure relief devices, leak prevention, and driver warnings.

These requirements align with UNECE regulations and aim to balance enabling the use of hydrogen technology with ensuring public and environmental safety.

These Regulations, effective April 21st, 2025, amend and modify EU regulations on drivers' hours and tachographs to reflect the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU, as per the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Key changes include adjusting the scope of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 and amending its definition of "special regular passenger services." Furthermore, the regulations modify Regulation (EU) No 165/2014, extending the record-keeping period to 56 days and making consequential amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/403.

These regulations amend existing UK legislation concerning carbon dioxide emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles.

The amendments correct errors, update references to reporting periods from 2019 to 2020, clarify definitions related to vehicle registration, and transfer responsibilities from the European Commission to the UK Secretary of State.

The changes aim to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness of the regulatory framework while maintaining the UK's commitment to reducing carbon emissions from the automotive sector.

These regulations amend the Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) Regulations 2025, taking effect on March 31st, 2025.

Key changes include correcting a typographical error in the definition of "light dues" and replacing the length-based exemption criteria for certain vessels with a weight-based criteria.

This aims to improve clarity, accuracy, and potentially, simplify the application of light dues.

This order approves East Sussex County Council's lane rental scheme, enabling them to charge for street works that occupy the highway in specific locations and times.

This authority is granted under the Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) (England) Regulations 2012.

The scheme aims to manage traffic disruption and generate revenue for highway improvements, with provisions for discounts or waivers in certain circumstances.

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2025 amend the 1999 Regulations to clarify the process for large vehicle off-road manoeuvres tests, correct drafting errors, and institute a five-year review of cancellation notice periods for category B practical driving tests.

The amendments clarify who can conduct tests, improve consistency in application procedures, and introduce a more formal process for reviewing specific regulations.

The Secretary of State is responsible for appointing examiners, conducting reviews, and publishing reports.