This from AOPA UK today:
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Differences between devolved parts of the UK:
Because each devolved legislature is able to set different restrictions, where these are within their devolved powers, it has been impossible to achieve a level playing field for the whole of the UK.
Fortunately, the CAA is the single regulator for the whole of the UK, so none of their powers have been devolved. Airspace over England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is UK Airspace. Therefore, unless stated otherwise by the CAA, their official publications apply to the whole of the UK. However, some Police Forces may not understand this distinction, so it would be sensible to have copies of CAA publications to hand if you intend to make use of any alleviation's and you think that your local Police may not understand you are acting lawfully.
Key Points:- Anything issued by the CAA is applicable to the whole of the UK as aviation matters have not been devolved. Therefore essential maintenance flights conducted under the CAA guidance may be carried out in all parts of the UK.
- The lifting of Recreational flying restrictions issued by the DfT only apply to England. AOPA have been in contact with the DfT seeking alignment across the UK.
- Commercial Flight Training guidance should be applicable to the whole of the UK as it has been issued by the CAA. However, some devolved regions have imposed travel restrictions that make this difficult. AOPA have been in contact with the DfT seeking alignment across the UK.
Please let AOPA know if you are experiencing issues in your UK country, using Ask AOPA.
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I not aware of what the DfT had to to do to allow GA to commence in England. Was it to declare GA a recreational activity? In which case I guess until Wales officially goes into its Amber phase any travel for recreational purposes is still prohibited.