a) Loans to political parties are now treated much the same way as donations. In other words loans must be declared and may only be made by 'permissible' donors - UK voters, companies, trusts and so on. No dodgy loans from China, the Middle East, Colorado and so on.

b) It will be possible to register to vote anonymously if you are 'at risk'.  Presumably that means your personal safety is seriously at risk and nothing more trivial.

c) You may now register to vote as late as 11 days before the election. This is a change from the effective 2 months before polling day.

d) Service voters may now register for three years rather than one. This is a response to the disgraceful state of affairs  during the General Election when British troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan were effectively disenfranchised.

e) Postal and Proxy vote application forms now require a signature and date of birth. ALL existing postal and proxy voters shall have to reapply for postal or proxy votes.

f) There will be a review of polling districts and polling places within the next 12 months.

g) 18 year olds may now stand for election to Parliament and Local Council. Bringing forth the prospect of a teenage MP?

h) Voters will have to sign for their ballot papers on a 'corresponding number list' which will record to whom ballot papers were issued. This is likely to raise suspicion amongst voters about the secrecy of the ballot. In practice however it is a continuation of the system of limited traceability to prevent fraud. Who wants to be a presiding officer or polling station clerk at the next election?