UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-04

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 19:39 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Wednesday 4 March 2026. Narrow boat stuck across Folly Bridge, Oxford causing partial obstruction. All vessels should navigate with extreme caution.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-embassy-presents-new-gedsi-analysis-for-guatemala 19:10 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/government-launch-antisemitism-review-into-schools-and-colleges 17:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/circular-0102019-firearms-regulations-2019-and-the-firearms-amendment-no2-rules-2019 17:20 The need to notify possession or transfer of deactivated firearms will be revoked when the Firearms (Revocation, Consequential Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations come into force on 4 March 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/financial-inclusion-committee 17:14 Changes have been made to this page to update the list of Financial Inclusion Committee members to reflect the organisations which have joined following the publication of the Financial Inclusion Strategy. Also following publication of the Strategy, the terms of reference have been updated to reflect the Committee’s evolving role.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/summoning-of-the-iranian-ambassador-to-the-united-kingdom-fcdo-statement--2 17:08 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 17:07 New information that we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw some of our staff and their dependents from Bahrain. Our Embassy continues to operate (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-get-scientific-advice-from-mhra 17:00 The section on joint advice has been updated to reflect and link to the MHRA and NICE Integrated Scientific Advice service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 16:59 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2730

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:59 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3218

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 16:58 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5577

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:58 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6698

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 16:58 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8947

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:55 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 16:40 Added: Holbeach Air Weapons Range: out of hours activity March and May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-product-information-about-medicines 16:34 Added Additional Monitoring List February 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/buckley-hall-prison 16:32 New governor – Steve Johnson – added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-home-based-working-select-committee-report 16:32 ‘Government response to the report of the House of Lords Home-based Working Select Committee (web version)’ added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/respect-the-range-how-following-access-rules-strengthens-uk-defence 16:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/harriet-aldridge-appointed-as-cabinet-office-chief-operating-officer 16:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/fees-for-variety-listing-and-plant-breeders-rights 16:14 Updated the fees for variety listings, plant breeders’ rights, DUS testing, VCU trials and reference collection.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/consistent-financial-reporting-2025-to-2026-technical-specifications 16:06 Updated ‘Consistent financial reporting 2025 to 2026: validation rules’. Details are available in the version history of the document.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 15:48 Additional information on potential disruption during Nepal’s election on 5 March, including after polling day. Information on potential impact to travel and visas due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance page’).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/low-pay-commission-consultation-2025 15:41 Final consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/space-firms-to-scale-up-and-thrive-in-britain-with-government-backing-for-bolder-strategy 15:37 Quotes from ADS and UKSpace included

News and communications

/guidance/kings-bench-hearing-and-trial-dates 15:35 Updated lead times

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 15:31 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 9 to 13 March 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 15:29 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 16 to 20 March 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-rare-diseases-action-plan-2026 15:27 Added England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026: simplified version.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser 15:25 Updated list of dangerous good safety advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/opg-privacy-notice-lasting-and-enduring-powers-of-attorney 15:25 Added Welsh translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta4-4dj-andy-pink-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3020mra001 15:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/search-the-domestic-homicide-review-library 15:20 Updated the email address in the ‘If you find an error’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:20 Wednesday 04 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bh25-5sf-james-mackey-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3627lqa001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg25-2ej-the-candover-pub-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3620mza001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/m40-7lw-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epreb3942kwa001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sk22-1au-john-handforth-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3527lha002 15:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp4-6hd-harvey-farms-winterbourne-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3725mea001 15:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/photographic-standards 15:12 This guidance has been updated in the ‘bars in photos’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-mhra 15:07 Updated to add new contact info to Whistleblower section

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-launches-landmark-gender-pay-gap-and-menopause-action-plans-to-help-women-thrive-at-work 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/air-safety-management-system-overview-asmso 14:59 The Air safety management system overview (ASMsO) course details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/student-loans-company-privacy-notice 14:59 Annual updates to Privacy Notice,

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rules-and-practice-directions-2020 14:57 Litigants in person court procedure-summary published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/winchester-prison 14:57 Updated official visits booking information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-1726-pigmeat-import-quota 14:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-1626-imports-of-olive-oil-from-tunisia-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:45 Reading University Head of the River Race (Sat 7 March) cancelled.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defra-approved-disinfectant-when-and-how-to-use-it 14:40 Added a bullet point for ‘animal by-products transport vehicles’ in the ‘Disinfectant use for routine cleaning and disinfecting’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 14:34 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/georgia 14:33 New information about travel disruption and updated information about visa requirements (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 14:32 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia 14:26 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/kings-bench-division-bring-a-case-to-the-court 14:19 Addressee details updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subsidy-control-principles-assessment-case-study 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukslovenia-agreement-on-termination-of-the-agreement-for-the-promotion-and-protection-of-investments-done-at-ljubljana-on-3-july-1996-ts-no92026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/manchester-prison 13:35 Updated friends and family and official visitor time slots.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 13:32 Information on how to register interest in UK government flights from Oman (‘Warnings and insurance page’).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 13:31 Octopus bloom: A survey to understand stakeholder requests for support – update

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan 13:27 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-4-march-2026 13:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advertise-flexible-working-arrangements-in-job-adverts 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advertise-leave-policies-in-job-adverts 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/automatically-consider-eligible-employees-for-promotion 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reduce-unconscious-bias-in-cv-screening 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/review-policies-and-procedures-to-meet-the-needs-of-employees-experiencing-menopause 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-an-action-plan-guidance-for-employers 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/conduct-a-menopause-risk-assessment-for-your-workplace 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/set-targets-to-improve-gender-representation 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/set-up-menopause-support-groups-and-networks 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/train-managers-to-support-employees-experiencing-menopause 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/encourage-applications-from-a-range-of-candidates 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/encourage-employee-development-through-actionable-steps 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enhance-and-promote-flexible-working-and-leave-policies 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-fair-and-structured-interview-techniques 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/increase-transparency-for-pay-promotion-and-rewards 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/make-job-descriptions-inclusive 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offer-workplace-adjustments-for-employees-experiencing-menopause 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offer-mentoring-sponsorship-and-other-development-programmes 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offer-occupational-health-advice-for-employees-experiencing-menopause 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-speech-at-space-comm-expo-2026 12:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/income-record-viewer-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 12:44 Planned downtime from 10:30pm on Saturday 7 March 2026 to 1:30am Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-by-the-united-kingdom-on-uk-france-nuclear-policy-and-cooperation 12:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/people-with-significant-control-2026-company-statutory-guidance 12:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/people-with-significant-control-2026-llp-statutory-guidance 12:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/low-risk-waste-positions-transport-vehicles-vehicle-parts-and-metal 12:20 Withdrawn LRWP 44. Linked to the regulatory position statement ‘Storing and dismantling small boats and barges: RPS 364’ that replaces it.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/government-statistical-service-harmonisation-assessing-user-needs-for-additional-response-options-for-the-new-ethnicity-harmonisation-standard 12:14 Link to evaluation criteria added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gl51-9tl-galliford-try-infrastructure-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3728laa002 12:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-1826-poultrymeat-import-quota 12:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/storing-and-dismantling-small-boats-and-barges-rps-364 12:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 12:03 Updated the table of key dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-course-directory 12:02 Updated the course entries for Leicester and Leicestershire SCITT, to reflect changes in course length.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/phytophthora-pluvialis 12:00 Updated to reflect that restrictions on Phytophthora pluvialis have been lifted.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/authorised-processors-for-ips-typographus-and-phytophthora-pluvialis 12:00 Removed mention of Phytophthora pluvialis and its processors as restrictions for this pest have been lifted. Also added 4 new Ips typographus authorised processers: Balcombe Estate, Chapmans (UK) Ltd, Chipmunk South West Ltd and KWR Plant Hire.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tree-disease-restrictions-lifted-across-seven-counties 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 11:53 Production Screening Directions – 2026

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador 11:41 Addition of information that State of Emergency has been renewed, a curfew has been announced in four provinces, and land border with Colombia will be closed during Colombian elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 11:36 HRA Spreadsheet updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-1526-imports-of-sugar-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 11:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/marine-management-organisation-appoints-new-chief-executive-officer--2 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-for-company-directors 11:23 The recorded webinar links for ‘Company directors – payroll and you’, ‘Research and Development (R&D) for tax purposes’ and ‘Research and Development (R&D) – how to claim R&D tax relief’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/egg-marketing-inspection 11:19 Added detail about who gets inspected, what gets inspected, inspection timing and lengths, and what happens if you have any non-compliances.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:16 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:16 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/assessing-and-grading-eggs 11:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-update-issue-140 11:13 The article ‘Trusts reporting Capital Gains Tax – process change and GOV.​UK guidance updates’ has new links to the HMRC internal manual which has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wv11-2at-refuels-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3620lua001 11:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vat-on-goods-exported-from-the-uk-notice-703 11:04 Information on official evidence has been updated in paragraphs 6.2. 7.1 and 7.2.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dcmss-international-cultural-heritage-protection-programme 11:00 Updated delivery partners.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-quality-assurance-of-end-point-assessments-status 10:58 Updated the list of confirmed Ofqual regulated end-point assessments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/industrial-strategy 10:57 Welsh language version of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy added, ‘Strategaeth ddiwydiannol fodern y DU (fersiwn print parod)’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/space-firms-to-scale-up-and-thrive-in-britain-with-government-backing-for-bolder-strategy 10:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advanced-nuclear-pipeline-how-to-apply 10:53 The Advanced Nuclear Pipeline is now open to project proposals: page updated with terms of participation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-as-a-keeper-of-less-than-50-poultry-or-other-captive-birds 10:46 Clarified the wording of the registration requirements for gatherings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-condemns-russias-escalating-activity-and-narratives-and-urges-renewed-risk-reduction-uk-statement-to-the-osce 10:46 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/academies-funding-claims 10:43 Updated to include information about claiming NNDR for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-non-domestic-rates-accounting-guidance 10:42 Updated multi‑year timelines and date references to bring the guidance up to date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-non-domestic-rates-guidance-for-billing-authorities 10:42 Updated: ‘National non-domestic rates payment process for schools: operational guidance for billing authorities on the central payment process’ to include new dates for claims and adjustments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/opss-launches-safe-vapes-usage-and-disposal-awareness-campaign 10:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/my-safety-using-and-disposing-of-vapes 10:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-figures-reveal-7-million-started-a-new-job-in-2025 10:30 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-the-independent-chief-inspector-of-borders-and-immigration-and-his-majestys-chief-inspector-of-prisons 10:29 The Memorandum of Understanding between the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti 10:28 New information about wider regional developments (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-an-sia-licence 10:26 Amended the ‘Check you can afford the licence fee (if you are applying for a licence yourself)’ section to include mention of the fact that the licence fee will be changing on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/renew-your-sia-licence 10:26 Amended to include mention of the fact that the licence application fee will be changing on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sia-licence-fee-rebate-ends-in-april-2026 10:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/change-to-the-sia-licence-fee-your-questions-answered 10:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 10:24 The details for one software supplier have been added in the ‘software products in development’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ai-trained-robotic-mice-to-scurry-in-the-large-hadron-collider 10:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:22 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 4 March 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-of-conduct-interpreters-working-for-uk-visas-and-immigration 10:13 Guidance updated throughout. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-seed-sourcing-grant-recipients 10:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 10:11 Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page). FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait. Register your presence if you’re in Kuwait (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-the-basics 10:08 Information about annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) related Capital Gains Tax has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-society-covenant-programme 10:02 Updated to reflect current activities supporting the Civil Society Covenant programme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox14-4pw-fcc-environment-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3890vvv007 10:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/contracts-for-difference-contract-amendments-to-implement-clean-industry-bonus-reforms 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/report-012026-passenger-trapped-and-dragged-at-ealing-broadway 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rob-loder-appointed-as-chief-inspector-of-marine-accidents 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pay-annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings 09:56 Information about annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) related Capital Gains Tax has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capital-gains-tax-for-non-residents-calculating-taxable-gain-or-loss 09:56 The section ‘ATED-related Capital Gains Tax and non-resident Capital Gains Tax for disposals before 6 April 2019’ has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-an-eori-number-service-availability-and-issues 09:53 Updated the ‘Service availability’ section to replace Government Gateway with HMRC online services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gambling-tax-service-availability-and-issues 09:53 Updated the ‘Service availability’ section to replace Government Gateway with HMRC online services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/visa-brake-imposed-on-4-countries-after-widespread-visa-abuse 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/how-public-spending-was-calculated-in-your-tax-summary 09:50 Guidance updated for 2024-25.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-to-save-service-availability-and-issues 09:46 Planned downtime from 11pm on Saturday 7 March 2026 to 1am on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 09:45 Added a v 3.0 of DWP Generic Recording and Transcription Policy and deleted the PDF version

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-information-management-policies 09:45 Replaced DWP Information Management Policy version 6.9 with version 7.0. Replaced DWP managing customer records guide with DWP Information Management Standard version 1.0. Replaced PDF with Customer Records Retention Schedule version 1.0.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-an-amr-senior-policy-advisor 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/privacy-notice-gfie-communications-and-media-content 09:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/viridor-tees-valley-limited-npswr046152-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/census-2031-topic-consultation 09:30 Updated to include link to evaluation criteria.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/farm-tech-turbocharged-to-help-send-innovations-into-orbit 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/intrastat-is2-service-availability-and-issues 09:24 Planned downtime from 10am to 6pm on Sunday 8 March 2026, Sunday 12 April 2026, Sunday 10 May 2026, Sunday 7 June 2026, Sunday 12 July 2026 and Sunday 9 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-1426-milk-products-import-quota 09:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 09:09 Lancet Homes Limited has been added to the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-echr-supplementary-memoranda 09:06 Addition of ECHR seventh supplementary memorandum: 2 March 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-delegated-powers-supplementary-memoranda 09:00 Addition of delegated powers memorandum: 2 March 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-to-create-new-lab-to-keep-uk-in-the-fast-lane-on-ai-breakthroughs 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/low-newton-prison-and-yoi-action-plan 08:57 Added the latest action plan in response to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection report published in Feb 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-government-amendments-for-committee 08:54 Added: Letter from Lord Hanson and Baroness Levitt to Lord Davies detailing final government amendments for Lords Report stage: 2 March 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-1326-imports-of-cereals-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 08:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-ports 08:44 Bailiwick of Jersey added to the Designated ports for UK flagged vessels landing bluefin tuna.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/funding-for-farmers-in-protected-landscapes 08:07 Updated links to Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) pages for Arnside and Silverdale, Cannock Chase, Chichester Harbour, Cotswolds, Cranborne Chase, Isle of Wight, Norfolk Coast, Northumberland Coast, Quantock Hills, Solway Coast, South Devon, Surrey Hills and Tamar Valley.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-sar-co-operation-plans-index 07:58 Index of SAR data providers updated, current to the last full week of February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/aylesbury-yoi 07:36 Updated information for official visitors about using video links and updated information about handing in books.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wormwood-scrubs-prison 07:36 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 75 amendments before the Court EP4397760 and EP4342987 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7137 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 03:34 Information on options for British nationals affected in Thailand, due to the escalation in the Middle East (Warnings and Insurance” page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 01:19 Information about Jordanian airspace, which has been affected by the regional conflict. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to Jordan, and all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria. (Warnings and insurance)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-space-agency-c-leo-call-2-artes-only 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-sets-sights-on-40-billion-satellite-communications-market-with-fresh-investment 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-03

/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-ongoing-situation-in-the-middle-east 22:32 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/egypt 21:06 Updated information about entering Egypt from Israel (Entry requirements page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/qatar 21:05 Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Qatar

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 21:05 Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Saudi Arabia

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 21:04 Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Israel and Palestine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 21:04 Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Bahrain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 21:04 Updated information about regional escalation and leaving United Arab Emirates

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 21:04 Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Israel and Palestine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 21:04 Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Kuwait (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:17 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire on 3 March 2026. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone were declared. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-complete-routine-immunisation-schedule 17:39 Added links to the translated versions of the complete routine immunisation schedule and updated the ‘Complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026’ html to include adult schedule.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-christodoulides-of-cyprus-3-march-2026 17:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/changes-to-agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief 17:22 This tax information and impact note has been updated to include the Exchequer Impact of the policy announced on 23 December 2025, following the publication of the March 2026 forecast.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/business-secretary-speech-to-make-uk-national-manufacturing-conference 17:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-sends-warship-and-drone-busting-helicopters-to-the-eastern-mediterranean-to-protect-brits-and-allies-in-the-region 17:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/secretary-of-state-for-transports-honorary-medical-advisory-panels 17:13 Removed vacancies as they are now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/expert-member-for-the-secretary-of-state-for-transports-honorary-medical-advisory-panels 17:13 Removed vacancy information as the vacancies have closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lay-member-for-the-secretary-of-state-for-transports-honorary-medical-advisory-panels 17:13 Removed vacancy information as the vacancies have closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 17:09 Removed closed consultations (iron deficiency anaemia and type 2 diabetes)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-children-in-care-of-the-local-authority-caseworker-guidance 17:07 Updated the section ‘Scotland: kinship order’ to tell the Quality and Examination Support team (QuESt), they must refer any guidance queries about Scottish Kinship orders, where the local authority do not have parental responsibility to the Senior Caseworking team.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 17:01 Updated some approval dates in the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/changes-to-nice-regulations-cost-effectiveness-threshold 16:58 Added the government response to the consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/man-jailed-for-ten-years-for-convictions-including-selling-prescription-only-medicines-worth-more-than-37-million 16:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250148-the-landing-ground-floor-cafe-125-redcliff-street-bristol-bs1-6hu 16:42 PINS to Applicant confirming procedureProcedure is Written Representations

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-what-it-is-and-how-we-check-for-it-caseworker-guidance 16:42 Updated the section ‘Checking consent for international applications’ to tell the Quality and Examination Support team (QuESt), they must ask for advice from the Senior Caseworking team (SCT), if a customer does not agree with the information held in Knowledge Base.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/precision-at-pace-enables-safer-military-air-drops 16:41 First published.

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