# The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Regulation 18: Insertion of regulation 2A (meaning of “hourly rate”)


After regulation 2 insert—
“Meaning of “hourly rate”
2A (1) The hourly rate is £155, subject to annual increase in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The hourly rate is increased on each fee change date by the relevant CPI percentage, rounded to the nearest £1.
(3) An increase in the hourly rate in accordance with paragraph (2) applies in respect of hours worked and hours of travel undertaken on or after the fee change date.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1110/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-licensing-exempted-activities-and-fees-amendment-regulations-2026/regulation-18
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