UK Government advice update diffs

2025-12-13

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 18:42 Twelve new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England and Wales between 8 and 13 December 2025. The cases were in South Yorkshire, Wrexham, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Powys, Kent, Hampshire, Cheshire and Somerset.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:25 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry flock at a third premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/125). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/85), the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:48 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 13 December 2025. Changes to the following reaches: St Johns, Penton Hook and Shepperton.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-c21e-data-element-111-additional-procedure-codes 00:15 Additional Procedure Code 63T has been updated for Inventory Import and Export Movement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-c21i-de-111-additional-procedure-codes 00:15 Additional Procedure Code 63T has been updated for Inventory Import and Export Movement.

Guidance and regulation

2025-12-12

/government/speeches/this-resolution-mandates-a-strong-package-of-measures-to-degrade-al-shabaab-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 21:03 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-belgian-prime-minister-bart-de-wever-12-december-2025 17:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:44 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon (AIV2025/84), the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a near Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire (AIV2025/78), the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-on-bilateral-cooperation-between-the-united-kingdom-and-belgium 17:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/diagnostic-testing-for-avian-influenza-ah5-and-other-zoonotic-influenza-viruses 17:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/evaluating-uk-southern-africa-higher-education-research-partnerships 17:07 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccinations-for-children-aged-18-months 16:58 Updated to include MMRV vaccine from 1 January 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 16:57 Updated all 5 lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-dead-wild-birds-privacy-notice 16:57 Updated with the latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-mercian-educational-trust 16:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 16:42 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 16:41 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 16:40 Service status update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-condemn-the-recent-m23-offensive-and-takeover-of-uvira-in-eastern-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:40 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Updated page, added 12 December update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeal-a-regulatory-decision-from-the-environment-agency-privacy-notice 16:27 Added Stage 1 privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/arrest-made-in-connection-to-large-scale-waste-dumping-incidents 16:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/living-in-chile-guidance 16:17 Update December 2025

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/chile-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 16:17 Updated December 2025

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/chile-list-of-translators-and-interpreters 16:17 Updated December 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-rules-on-the-acceptance-of-foreign-awards 16:15 Guidance has been fully reviewed and updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/botulism-reporting-questionnaires 16:06 Uploaded new version of infant botulism questionnaire.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 15:48 Updated information about planned strikes and protests with significant disruptions expected ( ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/service-police-legacy-investigations 15:39 Updated “SPLI work completed (table)” pdf attachment

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia 15:38 FCDO now advises against all travel to within 50km from the whole border with Thailand (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 15:38 FCDO now advises against all travel to within 50km of the whole border with Cambodia except for Koh Chang, Koh Kood and the other islands in between them, where FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-students-from-scotland 15:38 Festive opening hours added for December 2025 and January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250135-66-church-road-bristol-bs5-9jy 15:29 1 interested party representation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 15:28 We have updated the IDSR for all applicable schools with 2 corrections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 15:26 Updated Dartmoor January firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claiming-benefits-for-2-or-more-children 15:25 The Universal Credit extra amount for children ‘2-child limit’ will end from April 2026. It remains in place until then.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250135-66-church-road-bristol-bs5-9jy 15:25 Questionnaire & supporting documents

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-firing-times 15:20 Deleted SPTA November 2025 firing times and added January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice 15:19 Deleted Lulworth November 2025 firing times and added January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/negligible-value-agreements 15:18 HMRC’s list of shares which have been declared as being worth negligible value is now valid up to and including 30 November 2025. A new company has been added to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rogiet-moor-firing-notice 15:15 Deleted Rogiet Moor November 2025 firing times and added January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 15:15 New decision issued by the Certification Officer: Jama v UKPHD Union

News and communications

/government/publications/sennybridge-firing-notice 15:13 Deleted Sennybridge November 2025 firing times and added January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-region-firing-times 15:11 Deleted East firing times for November 2025 and added January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/celebrating-excellent-science-advice-at-the-heart-of-decision-making 14:56 Campaign guidance added

News and communications

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20221839676--2 14:55 On 12 December 2025 General Licence INT/2022/1839676 was amended to add JSC Siberia Airlines to the definition of a DP and it was extended and now expires on 22 May 2028.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-confident-pack 14:48 B&M CCO contact details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-contact-a-retailer-cco-or-supplier-helpline 14:48 B&M CCO contact details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 14:47 Organisation pages – Added guidance about avoiding very short link text for social media accounts on organisation pages.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/organisation-pages 14:47 Added guidance about avoiding very short link text for social media accounts on organisation pages.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 14:45 Removal of information about an explosion at a school in North Jakarta on 7 November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccines-and-porcine-gelatine 14:44 Links to translations have been updated following the addition of the MMRV vaccine. Translations for Dari, Pashto and Yoruba have also been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250131-land-on-south-west-side-of-strathmore-road-horfield-bristol-bs7-9qq 14:38 Added – Bristol City Council & Transport Development Management

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:37 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 15 to Sunday 21 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu8-4be-stuart-whyte-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3627lxa001 14:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu8-4su-tim-dodd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3522lka001 14:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ne47-9uy-anthony-sacco-and-4-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3223mua001 14:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:15 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/algiers-agreement-anniversary-2025-joint-statement 14:12 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/placing-energy-related-products-on-the-uk-market 14:04 Updates added on existing enforcement easements.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-energy-labelling-of-products 14:03 Easement information added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-malta 13:59 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250125-16-elmgrove-road-bristol-bs16-2ax 13:56 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-sikh-academies-trust 13:36 The notice to improve relating to financial management and governance for Sikh Academies Trust was lifted on 3 December 2025. Added ‘Letter to lift a notice to improve: Sikh Academies Trust’.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 13:32 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 13:16 Worldwide – Updated the instruction for how to create a foreign language only world news story.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/creating-and-updating-pages 13:16 Updated the instruction about how to a choose a sub-type when creating a news article.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/translations 13:16 Updated the instructions on how to add a foreign language only news article. This is now an option for all news article, not just world news articles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shared-workspace-service-availability-and-issues 13:07 Planned downtime from 9am to 5.30pm on Saturday 20 December 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/english-rail-devolution-applications 13:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-and-others-mark-human-rights-day-joint-statement-to-the-osce-december-2025 12:56 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/el-salvador-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:54 Published an updated version of the country and policy information note on fear of gangs, El Salvador.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-than-400m-paid-out-for-sustainable-food-production 12:54 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/maldives 12:24 Addition of information about the penalties related to illegal drugs and information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/foreign-travel-checklist 12:18 Addition of information about printing out health insurance documents.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 12:17 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ministry-of-justice-better-outcomes-through-linked-data-bold 12:08 Publications section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-claimants 11:52 The Universal Credit extra amount for children ‘2-child limit’ will end from April 2026. It remains in place until then.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/authorising-an-agent-to-deal-with-your-tax-affairs 11:50 The ‘What an authorised agent can do on your behalf’ section has been updated with an entry for ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-get-authorised-to-act-as-a-tax-agent-on-behalf-of-your-clients 11:50 The Making Tax Digital for Income Tax entry in the ‘Find out the different ways to get client authorisation’ section has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clean-heat-market-mechanism-heat-pump-installation-certification-scheme 11:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-help-to-correct-an-employer-paye-bill 11:47 Added Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/good-clinical-practice-for-clinical-trials 11:44 Updated pre inspection information and add 2 new files GCP inspection dossier template and GCP inspection dossier checklist.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-off-payroll-working 11:35 The ‘Changes to off-payroll working rules from April 2021’ and ‘Status determinations and disagreements’ recorded webinar links have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 11:35 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2714

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 11:32 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7134

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/environment-permitting-h5-site-condition-report-proposals-for-updated-guidance 11:17 The deadline for the consultation has been extended to midnight on 18th January 2026

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250133-stoke-lodge-playing-fields-west-dene-shirehampton-bristol-bs9-2bh 11:15 10 Interested party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/young-people-encouraged-to-reach-for-the-sky-as-government-announces-750000-to-create-the-next-generation-of-aviators 11:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-package-of-support-set-to-benefit-thousands-of-children-across-northern-ireland 11:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:02 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 12 December 2025. Changes to following reaches – Cookham, Boveney, Sunbury, Molesey and Teddington.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adverse-weather-and-health-plan 11:00 Removed the Adverse Weather and Health Plan 2023 to 2024 as it has been superseded by the 2024 to 2025 report.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specialised-committee-on-participation-in-union-programmes-provisional-agenda-15-december-2025 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mca-previously-approved-doctors 11:00 MCA previously approved doctors list updated 12th December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 10:58 MCA approved doctors list for England updated 12th December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-sweden 10:48 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/msn-1908-mf-amendment-2-the-merchant-shipping-control-and-management-of-ships-ballast-water-and-sediments-regulation-2022 10:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/scottish-neighbourhoods-to-be-revitalised-with-280-million-named 10:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/positioning-navigation-and-timing-growth 10:09 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/tra-proposes-duties-on-biodiesel-from-indonesia-be-maintained 10:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-remediation-of-residential-buildings 10:00 Added Plain English guide to the Code of Practice for the remediation of residential buildings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lrs-maintenance-schedule 10:00 Updated the LRS maintenance schedule for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operating-a-schedule-25b-tranche-b-specified-generator-for-research-and-development-rps-220 09:58 The Environment Agency has reviewed and updated RPS 220.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/summary-of-uk-south-korea-trade-agreement 09:52 Guidance clarified on rules of origin to make it clear that they apply to both imports and exports. Details added about the extension of EU cumulation and direct transport provisions under the UK-South Korea trade agreement, which now apply until 1 July 2027 or the entry into force of the new agreement. Links to the agreement text and supporting resources were included.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/kings-bench-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:52 Updated trial dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dvlas-top-tips-for-avoiding-scams 09:48 Report Fraud has replaced Action Fraud.

News and communications

/government/publications/payroll-technical-specifications-student-loans 09:38 The ‘Collection of student loans from 6 April 2026’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 09:38 Code GBAUMHTFXTEWE for EWB Logistics Limited in Ipswich has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 09:36 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England, release 3042.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 09:36 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales, release 2543.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 09:35 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England, release 5937.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 09:35 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England, release 4447.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-work-some-of-the-time-on-non-domestic-premises-eya 09:30 We’ve restructured the ‘Application form for childminders and providers of childcare on domestic premises to seek approval to operate from non-domestic premises’ to add new sections that separate the form into clearer steps.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scottow-farms-limited-npswr045535-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dilman-norfolk-ltd-npswr045945-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-tb-information-sheet 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hepatitis-a-infection-prevention-and-control-guidance 09:30 Added new version of information sheet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mwh-treatment-limited-npswr045721-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-5-december-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/uk-sanctions-commanders-responsible-for-sudan-atrocities-and-pledges-additional-humanitarian-support-as-cooper-says-atrocities-must-not-go-unpunished 09:30 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/belarus-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 09:14 Annual update

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250140-110-112-the-assembly-east-street-bedminster-bristol-bs3-4ey 09:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/easy-read-disability-living-allowance-dla-for-children 09:00 Updated Attachment ‘After you send us your Disability Living Allowance for children claim form: easy read’ and ‘Ar ôl i chi anfon eich ffurflen gais Lwfans Byw i’r Anabl i blant – hawdd i’w ddarllen’ with latest versions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-sudan 09:00 HM Treasury Notice, Sudan, 12/12/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/improving-the-visibility-of-distributed-energy-assets 09:00 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 08:59 HM Treasury Notice, Sudan, 12/12/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 08:57 Added 4 new designations under the Sudan sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/mca-previously-approved-doctors 08:46 MCA previously approved doctors has been updated 12th December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 08:41 MCA approved doctors in England list has been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commercial-capability-contract-management-standards 08:23 Changed the first sentence in the contract management attachment to the following: This document provides a summary of the fundamental activities to execute during the operational phase of the contract.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 08:17 Information about ‘VAT – fraudulent account activation’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-christmas-markets-and-new-years-eve-fireworks-you-can-reach-for-no-more-than-3 08:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-2-international-subjects-staff-guide 08:09 Updated DMG Vol 2 Ch 7 Part 3: Habitual residence and right to reside IS, JSA and SPC [072770 to 073779] and also DMG Vol 2: Summary of changes from November 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-indonesia 07:40 Added further information on registering a birth in Indonesia to the ‘Births, deaths, marriage and civil partnership’ section

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-malaysia-deepen-climate-partnership-through-the-uk-pact-20-country-fund 07:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support 07:01 A video for ‘Extra support from HMRC during a compliance check’ and ‘What should I do at the end of a compliance check’ have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/stronger-tech-ties-and-international-agreements-on-ai-to-modernise-public-services-and-reduce-costs-for-britons-as-uk-tech-minister-wraps-canada-visit 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-singapore-launch-a-regulatory-innovation-corridor-to-speed-up-access-to-breakthrough-health-technologies 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-launches-new-military-intelligence-services-as-hostile-threats-surge 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-qualifications-to-tackle-nhs-skills-shortage 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-11

/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme 22:30 Updated ‘About the school rebuilding programme’ with notice of the next nomination round, which will open in early 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/structural-assessments-and-investigations 22:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-older-school-buildings 22:30 New sections added to the guidance with additional information about construction types that are common in older school buildings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/3bn-investment-to-end-postcode-lottery-for-children-with-send 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-coalition-of-the-willing-11-december-2025 20:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 17:45 Introduction and access to Whitehall publisher – Added guidance about how organisation admins can suspend accounts.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-space-frontiers-2035-astro-planetary-and-helio 17:39 Updated Q&A section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-flu-rules-if-you-keep-racing-pigeons-birds-of-prey-and-other-captive-birds 17:36 Updated the guidance on bird gatherings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:27 Updated the guidance on holding a bird gathering in England. Also updated the latest situation: two protection zones have ended and the areas that formed them become part of surveillance zones.

News and communications

/government/news/government-and-police-join-forces-to-tackle-drink-and-drug-driving-this-festive-season 17:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/unlocking-space-one-stop-shop-for-information 17:18 Section 2 (specifically Unlocking Space) has been edited with additional info and references added. Section 11 has also been modified with more detailed information and additional links. Additional resources have now been added relating to security awareness (Section 12) and GovBridge modules (Section 16).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/map-of-local-nature-partnerships 17:07 Added details for the Nature Connected LNP (Liverpool City Region).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fees-for-variety-listing-and-plant-breeders-rights 17:06 Updated the fees for variety listings, plant breeders’ rights, DUS testing, VCU trials and reference collection.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2025-to-2026 17:00 Updated to reflect that the application and registration of interest processes have closed and to set out next steps.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/endangered-species-seized-in-wildlife-smuggling-crackdown 16:49 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/guyana 16:48 Updated information on border areas and river and sea travel (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/first-clean-energy-jobs-fair-held-at-port-of-tyne 16:32 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mali 16:31 New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 16:16 Added 2 new qualifications to ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’ – ‘Professional assessment Ltd Level 5 Award in understanding digital leadership in adult social care’ and ‘Pearson Level 2 adult social care certificate’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 16:11 Fee Codes updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/victims-and-prisoners-act-2024-changes-to-non-disclosure-agreements 16:10 Updated guidance for victims and individuals who use NDAs, and for businesses. Added Welsh translations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/aukus-defence-ministers-meeting-trilateral-joint-statement-10-december-2025 16:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/relaxation-of-licensing-hours-for-the-mens-football-world-cup-2026 15:59 Welsh survey questions added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/mhra-chair-welcomes-re-appointment-of-three-non-executive-directors 15:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-11-industrial-injuries-benefits-staff-guide 15:47 Updated DMG Vol 11 Ch 67: Prescribed diseases and also DMG Vol 11: Summary of changes from October 2021.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 15:46 Added ADM Memo 15/25: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 and updated ADM memo 13/25: “Any Time” Revision – Effect of Upper Tribunal Decision, Chapter C1: Universal Credit: International issues, Chapter F3: Housing costs element – Support for renters, Chapter H1: Capital and ADM summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-in-our-support-for-the-united-nations-regional-office-for-central-africa-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 15:43 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-memos-staff-guide 15:42 Added DMG Memo 15/25: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 and updated DMG Memo 13/25: Any Time Revision.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa 15:41 Addition of information about vehicle crime and air travel (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-123-mf-amendment-2-certificates-of-discharge 15:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 15:37 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/post-exposure-prophylaxis-for-chickenpox-and-shingles 15:33 Updated Annexe 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prosecution-under-section-2-failure-to-produce-immigration-document 15:32 Updated guidance to include housekeeping changes and updates in relation to EEA nationals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/import-control-system-2-service-availability-and-issues 15:28 The planned downtime from 9am to 11am on Saturday 13 December has been changed. The planned downtime is now 9am to 11am on Saturday 20 December.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-drive-for-local-plan-inspectors 15:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250134-11-13-whiteladies-road-bristol-bs8-1pb 15:26 Questionnaire added1 Interested Party representation added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/valour-information-and-next-steps 15:26 Added development funding FAQ link to latest news section

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250133-stoke-lodge-playing-fields-west-dene-shirehampton-bristol-bs9-2bh 15:21 Bristol City Council response added21 Interested Party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:15 EU & UK vessel list update

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boiler-upgrade-scheme-approval-to-over-allocate-vouchers-december-2025 15:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:07 Update added on UK fishing vessel licensing in Norwegian waters 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/materials-facilities-waste-sampling-and-reporting 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-employers-that-have-signed-up 15:01 Update to: Employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme – November 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-680-mf-amendment-1-procedure-for-becoming-a-uk-nominated-body 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mmrv-programme-information-for-healthcare-practitioners 15:00 Additional section added about vaccination of children with current infection

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-training-helps-pakistani-border-force-catch-criminals-and-prevent-human-trafficking 15:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/impact-assessments-covering-migration-policy 14:59 Added a link to Spring 2025 Immigration Rules: impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:57 Information about ‘VAT repayments’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/breast-implants-and-anaplastic-large-cell-lymphoma-alcl 14:53 Multiple updates made to the page:Reporting data on BIA-ALCLa. Reporting data updated to 31 December 2024 b. Overall reporting rate for UK confirmed casesc. Updated manufacturer sales figures for both breast implants and tissue expanders and primary reported cases d. Sales figures for breast implants only and primary reported casesAdditional information and link for cosmetic breast augmentation risk awareness tool Updated link to Yellow Card Scheme reporting for Northen IrelandUpdate to notes and limitations to the data section to include conclusion of assessment into the risks associated to different surface types and manufacturersIncidence replaced by the term reporting rateAddition of table to show diagnosis after number of years since implantation

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/public-procurement-growing-british-industry-jobs-and-skills-consultation-on-further-reforms-to-public-procurement 14:53 Updated the details section on the homepage regarding the timeframe for a response

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/harmonisation-of-brown-crab-sizes-across-the-south-west-update 14:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/the-uk-accelerator-welcomes-eight-companies-into-the-2026-nato-diana-programme 14:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mirdametinib-approved-to-treat-plexiform-neurofibromas-in-children-adolescents-and-adults-with-neurofibromatosis-type-1 14:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/moving-living-or-retiring-abroad 14:24 Added new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 14:19 Updated with latest surveillance data.

News and communications

/government/news/clearance-work-to-begin-at-kidlington-waste-dump 14:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dhsc-evidence-for-the-ssrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027 14:14 Amended page and document titles to show that evidence was submitted jointly by DHSC and NHS England.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/chancellor-appoints-new-women-in-finance-champion 14:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dhsc-evidence-for-the-ddrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027 14:13 Amended page and document titles to show that evidence was submitted jointly by DHSC and NHS England.

Policy papers and consultations