UK Government advice update diffs

2025-08-31

/government/publications/msn-1883-f-amendment-5-work-in-fishing-convention-no-188-medical-examination-and-certification-for-fishers 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2025-02-22

/government/news/child-criminal-exploitation-and-cuckooing-to-be-criminal-offences 00:30 First published.

News and communications

2025-02-21

/government/speeches/this-resolution-makes-clear-that-m23-must-withdraw-from-goma-and-bukavu-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:17 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/early-education-and-childcare--2 17:16 Added ‘Chargeable extras: template’. This should be used alongside the ‘Early education and childcare (effective from 1 April 2025)’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/chickerell-firing-times 17:14 Updated Chickerell firing times for March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-local-grant 17:08 Published the Delivery Assurance Check (DAC) form, which grant recipients are required to complete and submit as part of their Mid-Mobilisation Review and Delivery Assurance Check (DAC).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procuring-send-education-placements-and-services 17:00 We have removed references to specific provider types whose contracts for education provision may be in or out of scope of the Procurement Act 2023, because it is the nature of the agreement that will determine whether or not the Procurement Act 2023 will apply.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/urgent-government-business-or-compassionate-reasons-processing-the-application 16:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/urgent-government-business-or-compassionate-reasons-how-to-deal-with-requests 16:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-media-unit-recruitment-event-privacy-notice 16:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/membership-of-the-offensive-weapons-homicide-review-oversight-board 16:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/piloting-of-offensive-weapons-homicide-reviews-privacy-information-notice 16:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:23 Update 21/02

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/northern-ireland-retail-movement-scheme-how-to-register-and-seal-consignments 16:09 The information about general certificates and packing list requirements has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-libraries-as-a-statutory-service 16:04 Amended Government Department titles and links

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme 16:03 Updated ‘ERS bronze award holders – 2015 to 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/redetermination-of-section-62a-planning-application-s62a20230019-land-to-the-north-of-roseacres-between-parsonage-road-and-smiths-green-lane-take 16:02 Statement of Reasons and Decision Notice

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated 21 February

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bringing-a-ukrainian-vehicle-into-the-uk-tax-and-registration 15:53 Updated information on the vehicle tax and registration rules for a Ukrainian plated vehicle brought into the UK by people on a Ukraine visa scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 15:50 Updated page – added Friday 21 February 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 15:28 Removal of information that all land borders with Ecuador will be closed from 8 – 10 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-operate-a-customs-warehouse 15:24 The ‘Before you apply’ section has been updated to show that the commodity codes you need should be at least 6 digits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/excise-movement-and-control-system-emcs-service-availability-and-issues 15:15 A service issue about excise movement and control system (EMCS) movements from Northern Ireland to Italy has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20255855272 15:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 15:05 Explanation that a charity’s filed tax return should be signed or countersigned by a trustee added to Chapter 6: Claims and returns in section 6.3.9. Added note that Chapter 1 and Annex v have been withdrawn.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b15-2tg-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbb3046kma001 14:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/l39-0hj-hollyfold-farm-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3220sua001 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rh18-5nf-mrs-ceridwen-padmore-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxb3643kka001 14:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo13-0lw-robert-walker-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxb3040kna001 14:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu32-1ae-matthew-wardell-ian-geering-samuel-mendes-and-stephen-prendergast-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprub3440kra001 14:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nn1-5hn-anglian-water-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvb3391era001 14:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so24-0qz-mr-clive-paul-wood-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpb3045kva001 14:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ng23-5jl-corinne-kennedy-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprab3744kza001 14:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2025-for-individual-returns 14:47 The attachments ‘Calculate Tax and NIC MTR version 2.3.0a’ and ‘Test Case generator (Tester) MTR version version 2.3.0’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:37 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:32 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tonga 14:14 Updated information about tropical cyclones (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 14:06 Updated lists for Businesses in England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS), Businesses in Scotland approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS) and Businesses in England, Scotland, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export animal by-products to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-report-to-athena 14:05 Updated report documentation page (form)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/namibia 14:01 New information about funeral arrangements and new visa on arrival scheme for UK nationals (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-review-of-physician-associates-and-anaesthesia-associates-call-for-analysis-and-research 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ne12-9sz-veolia-es-uk-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprdp3304bqv004 13:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-borders-and-east-lothian 13:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/andorra-tax-treaties 13:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-writing-guidance 13:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/large-business-service-oil-and-gas-market-values-for-category-1-crudes-2014 12:59 The daily values for all category 1 crude oils for January 2025 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/childrens-social-work-workforce-census-technical-specification 12:52 Updated the validation rules. The version history describes the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses 12:40 When moving a pregnant female that was inseminated 6 months or more before the move, you will need a negative serology test as well as a negative PCR test. Updated information on the page to clarify.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-making-framework-january-2025-v20 12:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oral-hearing-guidance-january-2025-v30 12:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statutory-biodiversity-metric-tools-and-guides 12:00 Companies who use data from the metric calculation tools for their own BNG software can now sign up to be notified in advance of any changes to the tools.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-service 11:58 Removed ‘mandatory’ from ‘digital waste tracking will be introduced/come into force from April 2026.’

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/types-of-cases-guidance-february-2025-v41 11:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 11:21 Civil applications Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 11:18 Added the latest list of establishments for poultry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/further-reforms-to-the-contracts-for-difference-scheme-for-allocation-round-7 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/january-2025-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:59 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:59 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cm22-7ql-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprcp3501mga001 10:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tw8-9hf-day-group-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprbb3232rxv005 10:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cspl-local-government-standards-roundtable 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 10:50 Updated the document ‘Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in disease control zones’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/essential-reforms-to-pave-the-way-for-clean-power-by-2030 10:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets 10:44 Welsh HTML translations for regulated activity with adults in England and Wales leaflet, and DBS checks for adult social care roles leaflet have been uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teacher-misconduct-attend-a-professional-conduct-panel-hearing-or-meeting 10:40 FN added 6 MarchFN added 7 March x 3

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/victims-guidance 10:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh 10:27 Removal of information about transport risks since Bishwa Ijtema has concluded(‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 10:27 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2672

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 10:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7092

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/countryside-stewardship-terms-and-conditions-and-rules-for-agreement-holders-from-1-january-2024 10:25 Guidance has been updated to reflect the impact on Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements of the end of cross compliance and the Management of Hedgerow Regulations that came into force on 23 May 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 10:22 A new DP is out to consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-mid-tier-contract 10:21 Replaced files with latest verisons

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:13 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 21 February 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-and-infrastructure-specifications 10:13 Clarification of guidance on charging infrastructure.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-and-infrastucture-grant-guidance-for-installers 10:13 Improved guidance on photo evidence needed for claims.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/funding-arrangements-for-the-homelessness-prevention-grant-from-202627-onwards 10:13 Figure 5.1 has been revised to reflect the correct information. The previous version contained old information that is not applicable to the new HPG funding metrics and proportions

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/administrative-review 10:12 Administrative review guidance amended to state explicitly that eligible decisions to cancel permission at the border for a change of circumstances include all the changes of circumstance in section 5 of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/civil-news-opportunity-to-tender-for-hlpas-contract-work 10:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-short-form-contract 10:00 Updated contract

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-award-form 10:00 Replaced the docs:The Mid-Tier Contract – Award Form

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-core-terms 10:00 Replaced the following docs:The Mid-Tier Contract – Core Terms

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-10-service-levels 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 10 (Service Levels)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-11-continuous-improvement 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 11 (Continuous Improvement)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-12-benchmarking 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 12 (Benchmarking)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-13-contract-management 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 13 (Contract Management)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-14-business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 14 (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-15-carbon-reduction 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-16-security 10:00 Added the following docs:he Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 16 (Security – Supplier-led Assurance )The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 16 (Security – Consultancy ) The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 16 (Security – Development )The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 16 (Security – Short Form )The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 16 (Security – Buyer-led Assurance)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-17-clustering 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 17 (Service Recipients)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-18-prompt-payment 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-19-corporate-resolution-planning 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-1-definitions 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 1 (Definitions)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-20-processing-data 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 20 (Processing Data)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-21-variation-form 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 21 (Variation Form)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-23-guarantee 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 23 (Guarantee)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-24-financial-difficulties 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 24 (Financial Difficulties)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-25-rectification-plan 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 25 (Rectification Plan)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-26-sustainability 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 26 (Sustainability)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-27-key-subcontractors 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 27 (Key Subcontractors)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-28a-agile-development-additional-terms 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 28A (Agile-Development)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-28-ict-services 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 28 (ICT Services)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-29-key-supplier-staff 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 29 (Key Supplier Staff)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-2-specification 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract Schedule 2 (Specification)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-30-exit-management 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract- Schedule 30 (Exit Management)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-31-buyer-specific-terms 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 31 (Buyer-Specific Terms)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-32-background-checks 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 32 (Background Checks)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-33-scottish-law 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 33 (Scottish Law)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-34-northern-ireland-law 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 34 (Northern Ireland Law)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-35-lease-terms 10:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 35 (Lease Terms)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-3-charges 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 3 (Charges)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-4-tender--2 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 4 (Tender)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-5-commercially-sensitive-information--2 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 5 (Commercially Sensitive Information)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-6-intellectual-property-rights 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-7-staff-transfer 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 7 (Staff Transfer)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-8-implementation-plan-and-testing 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 8 (Implementation Plan and Testing)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-9-installation-works 10:00 Replaced the following doc:The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 9 (Installation Works)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-model-services-contract-core-terms-england-wales 10:00 Replaced the following documents: The Model Services Contract – Core Terms (England & Wales) The Model Services Contract – Core Terms (England & Wales)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-model-services-contract-schedules-england-wales 10:00 Replaced the following documents:The Model Services Contract – Combined Schedules (England & Wales) The Model Services Contract – Combined Schedules (England & Wales)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-model-services-contract-scotland 10:00 Replaced the following documents:The Model Services Contract – Core Terms (Scotland)The Model Services Contract – Core Terms (Scotland)The Model Services Contract – Combined Schedules (Scotland)The Model Services Contract – Combined Schedules (Scotland)Added the document:The Model Services Contract – Front Sheet (Scotland)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-model-services-contract-front-sheet-england-wales 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-short-form-contract 10:00 Updated guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-model-services-contract 10:00 Replaced the file: Model Services Contract – Guidance for Buyers (PDF)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-changes-for-version-13-of-the-mid-tier-contract 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-changes-for-version-14-of-the-short-form-contract 10:00 Updated document

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-changes-for-version-22-of-the-model-services-contract 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-lord-lieutenant-for-midlothian-21-february-2025 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/appointment-of-lord-lieutenant-for-moray-21-february-2025 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/innovative-new-security-systems-trialled-at-former-nuclear-site 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/housing-loss-prevention-advice-services-2025 09:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notices-under-the-customs-special-procedures-and-outward-processing-eu-exit-regulations-2018 09:51 Notices made under the Customs (Special Procedures and Outward Processing) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 has been updated. The use of Ukranian vehicles has been extended under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/changes-to-the-training-you-need-for-an-sia-licence 09:46 Updated the page to remove out of date content and to make it clearer.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250076-land-at-colne-spring-villa-colney-heath-st-albans-al4-0pb 09:43 5 documents added under Consultees1 Interested Party representation added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/south-west-water-limited-npswr043569-npswr043728-and-npswr043727-applications-made-to-abstract-and-impound-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/esf-action-notes-2014-to-2020-programme 09:30 Added 107/25 Action required: This is a reminder to all ESF 2014 to 2020 Programme Beneficiaries of their on-going responsibilities if their organisation experiences a data protection breach, 108/25 Action required: This is a reminder to all ESF 2014 to 2020 Programme Beneficiaries of their on-going responsibilities regarding Freedom of Information requests (FOI) and 109/25 Action required: This is a reminder to all ESF 2014 to 2020 Programme Beneficiaries of their on-going responsibilities regarding Right of Access requests.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/imerys-minerals-limited-npswr043544-and-npswr043751-applications-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-14-february-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-bill-2025-impact-assessment 09:23 Accessible version added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-practical-information 09:18 Information about Panel Counsel rates updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-approved-intermediaries 08:49 Removed an approved service provider from the list. Added a new approved service provider to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/letter-from-chair-cspl-to-chair-house-of-lords-conduct-committee 08:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cspl-submission-to-house-of-commons-modernisation-committee-inquiry 08:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-reaches-settlement-with-banks-in-competition-case 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/dental-patients-to-benefit-from-700000-extra-urgent-appointments 00:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/approved-document-b-fire-safety-frequently-asked-questions 00:01 Added new FAQs section ‘Requirement B2: Internal fire spread (linings)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/30-hours-free-childcare-la-and-early-years-provider-guide 00:01 We have updated ‘30 hours free childcare for foster children aged 9 months and above’ to clarify the position for 2 year olds meeting the eligibility criteria for both entitlements. We have removed ‘Early education and childcare: operational guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-education-and-childcare--2 00:01 We have updated the statutory guidance for April 2025. In the charging section, our changes reaffirm that the 15 or 30 hours entitlements must be accessible free of charge to parents. They also reaffirm that there must not be any mandatory charges for parents in relation to the free hours. Our updates also reflect changes to Ofsted inspection judgements for state schools inspected after 2 September 2024. We have also clarified the eligibility criteria for 2 year olds, for both entitlements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/free-early-years-provision-and-childcare-model-agreement 00:01 Updated the model agreement template and the parental declaration form. Added ‘parental declaration form: guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/early-years-reform-to-cut-costs-and-deliver-on-plan-for-change 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/first-domestic-abuse-specialists-embedded-in-999-control-rooms 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-22-insurance-requirements 00:00 Replaced: The Mid-Tier Contract – Schedule 22 (Insurance Requirements)

Guidance and regulation

2025-02-20

/government/news/pm-statement-in-response-to-the-release-of-deceased-hostages-held-in-gaza 22:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-government-kickstarts-work-with-scottish-government-to-boost-broadband-in-rural-scotland-powering-prime-ministers-plan-for-change 22:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:06 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Alford, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/08), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes a surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/speeches/jennie-lee-lecture-arts-for-everyone 18:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/great-british-energy-interim-ceo-appointed 17:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministry-of-defence-statement-on-conclusion-of-the-jaysley-beck-coroners-inquest 17:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 17:09 Updated to add and remove products from the list. Added: Vortioxetine 10mg tablets; Vortioxetine 20mg tablets; Vortioxetine 5mg tablets; Zonegran 25mg capsules – Zonisamide 25mg capsules; and Zonegran 50mg capsules – Zonisamide 50mg capsules. Removed: Semaglutide 2.4mg in 0.75mL solution for injection in a pre-filled device; and Refixia 1,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials – Nonacog beta pegol 1,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials.

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/government/news/chancellor-backs-britains-financial-services-to-drive-development-and-kickstart-economic-growth 17:04 First published.

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/government/news/councils-to-receive-exceptional-support 17:01 First published.

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/government/publications/uk-ets-allocation-table-for-operators-of-installations 17:00 Allocation Table has been updated with amendments to operators allowances as a result of Activity Level Changes.

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/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 16:52 Changed text for optimisation in both ‘Serious adverse event (SAE) reporting’ sections

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/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 16:49 Following the successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Mablethorpe, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/04), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that it formed becomes a surveillance zone.

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/guidance/labelling-requirements-for-certain-products-moving-from-great-britain-to-retail-premises-in-northern-ireland-under-the-retail-movement-scheme 16:45 From 1 July 2025, additional food and retail goods must be individually labelled with the words ‘Not for EU’ under phase 3 of the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS). We’ve updated the guidance to include descriptions of products that need labels in phase 3, and products that are exempt from labelling requirements.

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/government/publications/list-of-commodity-codes-that-need-individual-labels-in-phase-1-under-the-retail-movement-scheme 16:45 We’ve published a list of commodity codes for exempt products that do not need labelling under phase 3 of the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.

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/government/speeches/the-uk-has-information-that-proxies-directed-by-the-russian-state-have-plans-to-interfere-with-car-elections-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:23 First published.

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/government/speeches/the-global-geopolitical-situation-foreign-secretary-speech-at-g20-south-africa 16:17 First published.

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/government/news/manchester-digital-campus-gets-green-light 16:16 First published.

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/government/publications/communiques-from-the-interministerial-standing-committee-august-2024-august-2028 16:09 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/ministry-of-defence-police-misconduct-hearings 16:06 ‘Upcoming hearings’ updated

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/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:03 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4405

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/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 16:02 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West of England release 5895

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/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2025-26 16:02 First published.

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/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 16:02 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3000

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/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 16:02 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2501

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/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated 20 February

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/government/news/uk-chair-statement-ministerial-roundtable-on-sudan 15:58 First published.

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/government/publications/albania-country-policy-and-information-notes 15:55 Published an updated version of the country and information note: actors of protection, Albania.

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/guidance/medicines-reclassify-your-product 15:52 Updated the approved reclassifications list

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-13-and-14-state-pension-credit-staff-guide 15:45 Updated DMG Vol 13 Ch 78: State Pension Credit: additional amounts and special groups with annotations to DMG memo 2/2025.

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/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:40 EU/NOR vessel list update

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-12-widows-benefit-and-retirement-pension-staff-guide 15:37 Updated DMG Vol 12 Ch 75: Retirement Pension with annotations to DMG memo 2/2025.

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/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 15:35 Attachment ‘London C Panel’ updated

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/government/news/uk-consults-on-proposals-to-give-creative-industries-and-ai-developers-clarity-over-copyright-laws 15:35 Added translation

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/government/publications/immigration-enforcement-digital-device-extraction-policy 15:30 Removed a video as it is no longer available, and updated the investigation management document link.

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/government/publications/national-audit-on-group-based-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-terms-of-reference 15:28 First published.

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-10-benefits-for-incapacity-disability-maternity-and-bereavement-staff-guide 15:25 Added DMG Vol 10 Ch 60: Carer’s Allowance with annotations to DMG memo 2/2025.

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/guidance/how-to-sell-to-dstl-industry-academia-and-other-research-organisations 15:22 Added link to additional guidance for defence and security contracts relating to the Procurement Act 2023.

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-8-and-9-employment-and-support-allowance-staff-guide 15:14 Updated DMG Vol 8 Ch 41: ESA conditions of entitlement and DMG Vol 8: Summary of changes from December 2020.

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-4-5-6-and-7-jobseekers-allowance-and-income-support-staff-guide 15:10 Updated DMG Vol 4: Ch 20, JSA and IS, conditions of entitlement, DMG Vol 4 Ch 23: Normal amount payable and DMG Vol 7 Ch 39: Social Fund payments. All with annotations to DMG memo 2/2025.

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/government/publications/imprisonment-for-public-protection-ipp-guidance 15:09 First published.

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/government/news/runway-repairs-completed-ahead-of-schedule-in-falkland-islands 15:02 First published.

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-1-decision-making-and-appeals-staff-guide 14:56 Updated DMG Vol 1 Ch 2: Claims – annotated with references to DMG memo 2/2025.

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/government/publications/wholesalers-manufacturers-guidance-following-agreement-of-the-windsor-framework 14:56 Updated the document Wholesalers & manufacturers guidance following agreement of the Windsor Framework to add Windsor Framework Wholesaler and Manufacturers Q&A and FMD Q&A

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/guidance/statistics-on-international-development 14:55 Provisional UK ODA spend 2024 is due to be published on 3 April 2025.

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-abbreviations-staff-guide 14:54 Updated DMG abbreviations.

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-memos-staff-guide 14:52 Added DMG memo 02/25: Legacy Benefits and State Pension Credit – The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024.

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/government/news/tra-recommendation-on-corrosion-resistant-steel-accepted 14:51 First published.

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/government/news/uk-and-norway-kickstart-new-defence-agreement-in-boost-for-european-security 14:50 First published.

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/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-morocco 14:49 First published.

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