UK Government advice update diffs

2025-08-17

/government/news/statement-of-the-co-chairs-of-the-coalition-of-the-willing-17-august-2025 18:19 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:59 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 17 August 2025. Sandford Lock closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 15:47 River Thames: locks and facilities for boaters updated for Sunday 17 August 2025. Grafton bulk water supply out of service until further notice.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:01 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 17 August 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/avian-influenza-guidance-and-algorithms-for-managing-incidents-in-birds 09:18 Page republished, no change to content.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ai-exemplars-programme 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/heather-and-grass-burning-in-england 00:01 We’ve added details on the number of responses received and the next steps that are planned.

Policy papers and consultations

2025-08-16

/government/news/ai-to-cut-paperwork-to-free-up-doctors-time-for-patients 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-statement-on-ukraine-16-august-2025 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/statement-by-president-macron-prime-minister-meloni-chancellor-merz-prime-minister-starmer-president-stubb-prime-minister-tusk-president-costa 10:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:43 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 16 August 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ai-helpers-could-coach-people-into-careers-and-help-them-move-home 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-08-15

/government/publications/afghan-schemes-funding-instructions-2025-to-2026-and-interim-data-sharing-protocol 17:03 Added Funding Instruction for Local Authorities in the support of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/swaleside-prison 17:02 Updated Governor to, Abbie Gardner.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:57 Added update for Friday 15 August.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bluetongue-licences-to-move-animals-from-the-restricted-zone-to-scotland-or-wales-exd603-exd608 16:56 Added general licence for the movement of live animals, from a specified sale within the bluetongue restricted zone in England, to a premises in Wales (EXD 657 (W)). The general licence to move animals from a specified sale within the bluetongue restricted zone in England, to a final destination in Scotland is now listed as (EXD657 (S)).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:37 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7117

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:37 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2697

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-social-research-degree-apprenticeship-programme 16:35 GESR Recruitment email address added as a contact point for applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-014-debt 16:24 Debt Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework Tool updated to fix formula error.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases 16:05 Added CD.20 notice to list of KHV outbreaks for 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/outbreaks-of-koi-herpesvirus-khv-disease-in-2025 16:05 Added CD.20 to the list of notices for 2025.

News and communications

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 15:48 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/adding-your-veteran-card-to-the-govuk-one-login-app 15:41 Updated guidance to explain that digital Veteran Cards are currently being tested with a small number of people, and will be available to all veterans soon.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-559-mf-amendment-2-electromagnetic-fields-regulations-2016 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rebated-oils-enquiry-services-service-availability-and-issues 15:35 Planned downtime from 9:30am to 4pm Sunday 17 August 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tied-oils-enquiry-service-service-availability-and-issues 15:34 Planned downtime from 9:30am to 4pm Sunday 17 August 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-society-covenant-tools 15:09 ‘Search the charity register’ added to ‘Further resources’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:06 One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed on 14 August 2025.Three farmed deer in East Sussex were confirmed positive following a non-negative pre-movement test.

News and communications

/government/publications/academy-trust-finance-automation-information-for-software-suppliers 14:59 Replaced ‘Guide for software integration with automation API v7.0’ with ‘Guide for software integration with automation API v7.1’ and ‘Academies chart of accounts 2024 to 2025 v7.5.0’ with ‘Academies chart of accounts 2024 to 2025 v7.6.2’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 14:59 Following a change in the pattern of wild bird findings and an increase in cases in poultry and captive birds, the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry with sub-optimal biosecurity has been increased to medium (event occurs regularly).

News and communications

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 14:50 Updated 5 ODS attachments of lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn25-4du-albion-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvb3246kma001 14:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la23-3nf-english-lakes-hotels-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3224lja001 14:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sl7-3df-mr-guy-tomlinson-mr-chris-payne-and-mrs-lindsay-masson-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3642kda001 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dt4-9xs-dorset-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqb3748kza001 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sweden 14:46 Updated with information following a shooting in Örebro (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg4-9dp-mrs-abi-dudding-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3722lxa001 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so24-9sa-chris-smith-and-5-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3524lha001 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wayland-prison 14:23 Updates to social visits booking and prison video call times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 14:22 Changed the downtime starting 1st of September to the 2nd of September

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-hr-secondments-unit-privacy-notice 14:13 Updated the following sections:The data – removed ‘reasonable adjustment’Legal basis of processing – Updated full text

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:08 Update NOR Vessel list 15/08

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/september-catch-limit-review 14:06 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/permit-process 14:05 Updated to reflect that during periods of high demand, registration of applications from receipt to processing of payment can take up to 10 working days.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 14:04 GB2446666 added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 14:01 ‘Remediable Service Statement (RSS) – delivery update’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 13:58 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-the-electric-vehicle-ev-pavement-channels-grant 13:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dsa03-ome-part-1-ome-acquisition 13:57 ‘DSA 03.OME Part 1 DCOP’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/rtfo-statutory-review-and-future-of-the-scheme 13:47 RTFO statutory review and the future of the scheme: summary of responses and policy update added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 13:46 Organisation pages – Updated the list of documents that need re-tagging when an organisation closes. The changes are to reflect changes to content type names and to add withdrawn documents to the list of content that does not re-tagging.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/organisation-pages 13:46 Updated the list of documents that need re-tagging when an organisation closes. The changes are to reflect changes to content type names and to add withdrawn documents to the list of content that does not re-tagging.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/unrefined-liquid-dextrose-ultrafiltration-retentate-uldur-double-reward-classification 13:46 Outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250117-144-whitehall-road-bristol-bs5-9bp 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-death-overview-panels-contacts 13:42 Updated the email address for Milton Keynes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/law-enforcement-data-service-leds-child-rights-impact-assessment 13:42 Removed appendix 3 and renumbered the remaining appendices. The Home Office young persons report has been renamed the consultation report.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-672m-extended-dry-docking 13:40 Added spacing to titles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/avian-influenza-guidance-and-algorithms-for-managing-human-cases 13:32 Added additional information in Details section.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iran 13:22 Updated with information about the risks from terrorism and risks following arrest (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ln8-2ey-vida-bioenergy-glentham-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprjp3925sna001 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/me4-4sr-mobile-compactor-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3826sga001 13:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 13:06 HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 15/08/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-democratic-republic-of-the-congo 13:06 HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 15/08/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 13:03 Made 1 revocation (de-listing) under the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licence-analysis-review-response-from-the-home-office 12:55 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250116-144-whitehall-road-bristol-bs5-9bp 12:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registered-dealers-in-controlled-oil-excise-notice-192 12:51 The list of exclusions from the RDCO scheme has been updated to include suppliers of ‘fuel marker concentrate’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/16-to-19-education-market-entry 12:50 Removed references to ESFA and updated information for 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rules-of-origin-under-the-developing-countries-trading-scheme-dcts-are-improving 12:43 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hmrc-interest-rates-update 12:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mgn-672m-extended-dry-docking 12:32 Updated an incorrect reference number in section 1.2 (MSF1139 to MSF 1142)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 12:25 Updated address for Dr Fletcher in Manchester.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-a-robust-and-resilient-supply-of-medicines 12:21 Updated to correct an error in the increased shipping times caused by re-routing from ‘12 hours’ to ‘12 days’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-applying-for-financial-redress 12:02 Section 6: ‘Appeal your offer’ amended to outline eligibility for and stages involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-alternative-dispute-resolution-adr 12:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-independent-panel-terms-of-reference 12:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hmp-pentonville-undergoes-major-safety-and-standards-overhaul 12:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rabies-in-bats 11:51 We’ve updated the list of locations of infected bats in the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 11:49 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/piloting-devolving-decision-making-for-child-victims-of-modern-slavery 11:46 Added details of the third phase of the pilot.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulator-investigates-supported-housing-charity-over-financial-concerns 11:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 11:14 Added details of services in September

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-commercial-software-suppliers 11:11 The list of Self Assessment commercial software suppliers has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases 11:07 Added CD.19 Notice to 2025 section on KHV outbreaks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/outbreaks-of-koi-herpesvirus-khv-disease-in-2025 11:07 Added CD.19 Notice to 2025 KHV outbreak page

News and communications

/government/news/appointment-of-jade-leung-as-the-prime-ministers-ai-adviser 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/unsuitable-operating-site-refused-due-to-risk-to-vulnerable-road-users 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/west-nile-fever 10:27 Added a link to a poster about how to spot and report West Nile fever.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-vat 10:27 Link updated to watch a recorded webinar about ‘The VAT Registration Estimator’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/data-requirements-for-a-customs-goods-manifest 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-proof-your-goods-have-union-eu-status 10:00 Information about proving Union status with a Customs Goods Manifest has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/moving-licensed-goods-into-or-out-of-northern-ireland 10:00 The guidance has been updated as the Certificates Exchange System (CERTEX) will come into effect from 15 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/collaborating-with-other-businesses 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-events 09:55 New business events added to calendar.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 09:55 Appeals to the Appointed Person diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-remarks-at-vj-day-80-reception-14-august-2025 09:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/circular-0052025-the-firearms-amendment-rules-2025 09:47 Amended the date from which the changes take effect – 5 August 2025.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:45 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:45 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/river-basin-planning-working-together-2024 09:45 Updated consultation response document appendix – corrected entry for Associated British Ports.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-public-sector-fraud-authority 09:43 Updated the total people who work in ministerial departments and public bodies to fight fraud.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-india 09:34 Updated adult test fee for National Medical and Dialysis Centre.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ask-for-a-review-or-appeal-against-a-trust-penalty-charge 09:32 The address to write to and request a review of a penalty has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202523-new-ultimate-end-user-screen 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-application-for-a-drought-order-belmont-reservoir 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-application-for-a-drought-order-holme-styes 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-8-august-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/water-abstraction-or-impoundment-comment-on-applications 09:26 The PDF attachment has been replaced with an HTML attachment for improved accessibility. Added ‘promote economic growth’ to the list of responsibilities of the Environment Agency. Updated ‘Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy (CAMS)’ to the ‘Abstraction Licensing Strategy (ALS)’ to reflect updated processes. Small change made to the application assessment process to state that the Environment Agency will ‘assess all applications’ to cover both new applications and variations. An email address has been added, to which you can also send your representation (PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-does-your-bank-rank-cma-releases-satisfaction-survey-ratings 09:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hong-kong-tax-treaties 09:19 Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2010 UK-Hong Kong Double Taxation Agreement – in force has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 24 schemes added and 9 schemes removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/urgent-notification-for-hmp-pentonville 09:00 Lord Chancellor’s response and initial action plan published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/explanatory-memorandum-template-and-guidance 08:54 Replaced the following document with the latest version: Guide to Preparing Explanatory Memoranda (EMs) to Statutory Instruments

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 08:53 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 15 August 2025.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 08:52 The details of 3 software suppliers have been removed from the ‘software in development’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-within-into-and-out-of-bluetongue-zones 08:02 Added contact details for APHA in Scotland and Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-backs-mindanao-solar-plant-to-power-82000-filipino-families 08:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ai-to-help-police-catch-criminals-before-they-strike 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-works-with-tiktok-to-help-safety-for-treatments-abroad 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-08-14

/government/news/king-leads-nation-in-paying-tribute-to-vj-day-veterans 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-crown-prince-of-saudi-arabia-his-royal-highness-mohammed-bin-salman-14-august-2025 19:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 18:49 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5920

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 18:49 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4430

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 18:49 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3025

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 18:49 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2526

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/chief-of-the-defence-staff-speech-to-csis 18:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/men-guilty-of-waste-crime-in-norfolk 18:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/canadian-winners-of-chevening-scholarship-announced 16:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/biofactory-inaugurated-in-sinuapa-to-boost-sustainable-agriculture 16:44 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/guatemala-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 16:40 Information was updated, including some institutions and contact information.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dwp-flexible-support-fund-dynamic-purchasing-system-2 16:34 Updated content to align with the registration process for Contracted Provision due to a new eProcurement System being launched.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licensing-taskforce-report-and-government-response 16:29 Recommendation 1, paragraph 3 in the Licensing Taskforce government response has been updated to amend the wording about the summer call for evidence on licensing reform.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-a-ukraine-family-scheme-visa 16:26 Updated the information on using a permission to travel letter. Added a section on what to do if you are in the UK and have not applied to stay.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/support-for-family-members-of-british-nationals-in-ukraine-and-ukrainian-nationals-in-ukraine-and-the-uk 16:25 Updated the information on using a permission to travel letter. Added a section on what to do if you are in the UK and have not applied to stay.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/montenegro 16:24 Addition of information about wildfires (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme 16:24 Updated the information on using a permission to travel letter. Added a section on what to do if you are in the UK and have not applied to stay.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6420144 16:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6420143 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6420146 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan 16:17 Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Kyrgyzstan. Due to increasing regional tensions in the Middle East, Israeli and Jewish linked sites could be targets for terrorists in Kyrgyzstan (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6420145 16:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advanced-customer-support-learning-and-improving-from-serious-cases 16:16 Added Advanced Customer Support: Learning and improving from serious cases – HTML.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/influenza-vaccines-marketed-in-the-uk 16:11 Updated ‘All influenza vaccines marketed in the UK for the 2025 to 2026 season’ text and print versions.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 16:07 Additional information for dual nationals (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg20-0lu-bewley-homes-plc-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpb3046kaa001 16:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba12-8ag-douglas-hutchinson-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3124lta002 16:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn18-0as-river-of-living-water-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkb3742kra001 16:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 15:57 New information on rules surrounding upcoming elections on Sunday 17 August (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dungeness-a-success-paves-way-for-major-decommissioning-project 15:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/temporary-secure-storage-of-fly-tipped-waste 15:51 The following changes have been made: – requirement for storage of the waste to be on impermeable surfacing added- requirement to store trash screen waste so that any liquid is captured and contained- proposed as a candidate exemption for future consideration- all content reviewed and updated onto the current template

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-data-access-panel 15:45 Added link to text body.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/private-parking-code-of-practice 15:39 Removed references to paragraph numbers in questions 18(a), 25(a) and 27(a).

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/dfe-education-and-skills-agreements-and-accountability-agreements-2025-to-2026 15:36 The following contracts and agreements have been updated.Main terms and conditions and generic schedules for:- Independent training providers- Employers- Higher education institutions- Local authorities- TrustsAccountability agreements for:- Colleges- Local authoritiesFunding-specific schedules for:- Advanced Learner LoansThe following contracts and agreements have been added:- Main terms and conditions and generic schedules for:- Non-maintained special schools- Specialist post-16 institutionsFunding-specific schedules for:- 16 to 19 education- Adult skills fund- Apprenticeship carry-In

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/making-barring-referrals-to-the-dbs 15:35 Contact details updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/basic-dbs-checks-guidance 15:34 Contact details updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 15:33 Addition of information about wildfires (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/albania 15:32 Addition of information about wildfires (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-approves-teplizumab-to-delay-progression-of-type-1-diabetes 15:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/covid-19-loan-guarantee-schemes-repayment-data-march-2025 15:28 Section 9 of the ‘COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: March 2025’ HTML attachment was updated to include a confirmed date of 5 September 2025 for the next publication, which will include data as at 30 June 2025.

COVID-19

/government/publications/sfa-ilr-standard-file-specifications-and-reference-data 15:20 Added ‘ILR freeze schedule 2025 to 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 15:09 Addition of information about wildfires (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 14:53 Information about ‘VAT registration’ has been updated. Information about ‘VAT – changing your details’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-slovakia 14:51 Launch date of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has been added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:50 Update 14/08

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 14:46 Amended contact details for Dr Fletcher in Manchester.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-donor-statement-on-the-situation-in-and-around-el-fasher-sudan 14:42 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/young-people-across-england-celebrate-exam-results 14:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 14:34 Revision to approved DP

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/healthcare-education-and-training-tariff-2025-to-2026 14:34 Updated table 1 to correct tariff prices for the postgraduate medical placement and dental speciality placement to align with the rates in later sections of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/baroness-amos-to-spearhead-maternity-and-neonatal-investigation 14:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/guest-eligibility-application-process-and-checks-homes-for-ukraine 14:21 Updated ‘Travelling to the UK’ and ‘Arriving in the UK’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arriving-in-the-uk-homes-for-ukraine 14:20 Updated ‘If you have a permission to travel letter’ and ‘Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:00 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 18 August to Sunday 24 August 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/amendments-to-the-code-for-the-construction-and-equipment-of-ships-carrying-liquefied-gases-in-bulk-igc-code-of-the-international-convention-for-the 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/amendments-to-the-international-code-for-the-safe-carriage-of-packaged-irradiated-nuclear-fuel-plutonium-and-high-level-radioactive-wastes-on-board-s 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 13:58 ATP pages updated x65 14.08.2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/company-names-tribunal-undefended-decisions-and-orders 13:55 Decision O/0735/25 and signed orders 15886517 and 16209940 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 13:55 ‘Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 25 to 29 August 2025’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvla-privacy-policy 13:52 Updated statistics in line with the 2024 to 2025 annual report and accounts.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/accessibility-support 13:51 Accessible contact information has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-spain 13:28 Visas and residency section reviewed and updated with information on the forthcoming EU Entry and Exit scheme (EES) and how UK nationals can register as residents in Spain.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 13:25 Attachment ‘Additional Procedure Code 0-Series (Appendix 2B)’ 000 has been updated to show use with Procedure Code 0751 and 0771 in alignment with existing Customs Declaration Service functionality.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jsp-375-health-and-safety-handbook-volume-2 13:22 ‘Safety risk assessment and safe systems of work’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 13:22 ‘MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 18 to 22 August 2025’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/access-hmcts-data-for-research 13:00 Restructured page to provide clearer information for users.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-data-access-panel 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-evidence-an-inspection-of-refusals-and-cancellations-of-permission-to-enter-the-uk 12:56 The deadline to submit evidence has been extended to 9 September 2025.

News and communications

/guidance/cattle-identification-inspections-what-to-expect 12:40 ‘Cattle identification (was inspections, now visits): what to expect’ page updated to reflect current language and visits’ approach. Content refreshed and links to cross compliance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-14-august-2025 12:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/preparation-for-transfer-to-the-national-archives-of-fco-annual-departmental-files 12:12 The timeline for reviewing all FCO high priority classes dating from 1996 to 2002 has been extended to 2029.

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/government/publications/po13-0aa-vector-aerospace-international-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3126sea001 12:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-year-income-guidance-on-finalisation-assessments 12:06 Timescales guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/student-finance-information-for-mature-students 12:06 Timescales guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/supporting-your-child-or-partners-student-finance-application-in-3-easy-steps 12:06 Timescales guidance has been updated

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/guidance/updating-your-personal-details 12:06 Timescales guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-students-parents-and-partners-providing-evidence-to-support-a-student-finance-application 12:06 Timescales guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/going-back-to-uni-or-repeating-a-year 12:06 Timescales guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/higher-education-short-course-loans 12:06 Timescales guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/burundi 12:01 Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).

Guidance and regulation