UK Government advice update diffs

2026-02-03

/government/news/three-in-four-cancer-patients-to-survive-long-term-under-new-plan 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-3-february-2026 21:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:40 Following successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance around a premises around a premises near Bridgwater, Somerset, Somerset (AIV 2025/138), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance around a premises near York, York, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/135), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/publications/funding-claims-and-reconciliation 17:43 Updated the ‘Final funding claims user guide’ for the 2025 to 2026 funding year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/veterans-news-and-communications-hub 17:27 Updated: ‘Latest news’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/professor-sue-lanham-new-department-of-health-and-social-care 17:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/dr-thanuja-galhena-from-materials-science-to-uk-policy-impact 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/dr-fahad-ahmed-food-standards-agency 17:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fisheries-agreed-records-of-consultations-and-distribution-reports-for-north-east-atlantic-mackerel-blue-whiting-and-norwegian-spring-spawning-herri 16:51 Added 3 coastal states science reports.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/chile-bereavement-packinformation 16:38 Updated December 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 16:35 Added Catchment Sensitive Farming’s 3 Harbours Farming Workshop.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-military-court-service 16:30 Document Version number amendment to V12 to Court Martial and Summary Appeal Court Guide Volume 1.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/interest-on-lawyers-client-accounts-scheme 16:15 Deadline for responses extended to 9 March 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2026 16:11 Added LA Welfare Direct 2/2026 with articles on: the Pension Strategy Computer System Application Programming Interface uprating solution; the all LA HB Award Accuracy Initiative conference call on 5 March 2026; publication of HB speed of processing statistics for July 2025 to September 2025; Practitioners’ Operational Group and Local Authority Welfare Steering Group.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dangerous-extremists-face-supermax-style-restrictions-behind-bars--2 15:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-prison-houseblocksunder-construction-to-keep-streets-safe 15:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/living-in-ecuador 15:56 Updated information on the local process to exchange an UK driving licence for an Ecuadorean one.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure 15:49 New guidance on advertising unlawful immigration services online has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-alerts-videos-and-webinars-about-importing-and-exporting 15:48 The link to the recorded webinar for UK Freeports has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:46 Tuesday 03 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-valuation-tables 15:41 All poultry valuation attachments updated with January 2026 data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:35 HRA Spreadsheet updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/minimum-conservation-reference-sizes-mcrs 15:35 Update to Edible Crab.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-north-east-4b 15:25 RFG Meeting Notes and Presentations NorthEast 4b 08.01.2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sf18-jyv-vehicle-seizure-notice 15:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 15:04 The section ‘Government childcare support survey’ has been updated to extend the period of contact by email from 3 December 2025 up to and including 4 February 2026, to 3 December 2025 up to and including 6 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 15:04 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Yuflyma 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled pens – Adalimumab 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices; Zubsolv 1.4mg/0.36mg sublingual tablets – Buprenorphine 1.4mg / Naloxone 360microgram sublingual tablets sugar free; Zubsolv 11.4mg/2.9mg sublingual tablets – Buprenorphine 11.4mg / Naloxone 2.9mg sublingual tablets sugar free; Zubsolv 2.9mg/0.71mg sublingual tablets – Buprenorphine 2.9mg / Naloxone 710microgram sublingual tablets sugar free; Suboxone 2mg/500microgram sublingual tablets – Buprenorphine 2mg / Naloxone 500microgram sublingual tablets sugar free; Zubsolv 5.7mg/1.4mg sublingual tablets – Buprenorphine 5.7mg / Naloxone 1.4mg sublingual tablets sugar free; Zubsolv 8.6mg/2.1mg sublingual tablets – Buprenorphine 8.6mg / Naloxone 2.1mg sublingual tablets sugar free; Suboxone 8mg/2mg sublingual tablets – Buprenorphine 8mg / Naloxone 2mg sublingual tablets sugar free; NovoSeven 1mg (50,000units) powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes – Eptacog alfa (activated) 1mg (50,000unit) powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes; NovoSeven 5mg (250,000units) powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes – Eptacog alfa (activated) 5mg (250,000unit) powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes; NovoSeven 8mg (400,000units) powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes – Eptacog alfa (activated) 8mg (400,000unit) powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes; Epistatus 5mg/0.5ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes – Midazolam 5mg/0.5ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes sugar free; and Semaglutide 0.25mg/0.19ml solution for injection 1.5ml pre-filled disposable device.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-maritime-regulations 15:03 Updated the document: DSA02-DMR 2026 Edition Defence maritime regulations for health, safety and environmental protection.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-local-grant 15:03 Published updated eligible postcodes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-large-producers-on-the-report-packaging-data-service 15:00 Clarifying that the register of producers is now the 2026 register and explaining that the 2025 register will be republished shortly.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 14:55 Updated link for January 2026 Month in Focus.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-an-amr-surveillance-manager 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 14:47 Civil bills Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-food-for-animals-special-rules 14:47 The information about exporting animal-by products from Great Britain has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo26-8ba-tancred-hall-care-centre-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwb3943kza001 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-animal-bones-protein-and-other-by-products-special-rules 14:46 The information about exporting animal-by products from Great Britain has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pfas-plan 14:44 Added the ‘Introduction’ section to the English language PFAS Plan. This was left out of the original publication in error.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/tw4-6dl-wilson-james-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3322lsa001 14:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo43-4eb-mr-richard-towse-and-mrs-helen-towse-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3432jxv003 14:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-maritime-regulations-regulatory-notices 14:34 Uploaded a new documens: 20251125-DMR Regulatory Notice 09-25-Mod Shipping IMO Registration., and 20260203-DMRRegulatoryNotice – ATAMS and ISM Code

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-live 14:30 Details of the waitlist have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 14:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 14:24 High Cost Family, ECCT applications and Civil applications updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 14:20 The following recorded webinars have been updated: ‘Litigation and Settlement Strategy (LSS)’, ‘Super-deduction first-year capital allowance’, ‘Introduction to Plastic Packaging Tax’, ‘Admin and technical aspects’, ‘UK Freeports, Status determinations and disagreements – contractors’, ‘VAT on private school fees – charging and reclaiming VAT’, ‘How to apply the VAT reverse charge for construction services’.The following recorded webinar has been added: ‘Foreign income and gains regime’.The following recorded webinar has been removed: ‘How to register for VAT using the VAT1 form’.The following live webinars have been removed: ‘Capital allowances and vehicles for the self-employed’, ‘Labour supply chains featuring umbrella companies’, ‘Income from property for individual landlords – finance costs, travel costs and the property income allowance’, ‘Income from property for individual landlords – capital expenditure and revenue repairs’ and ‘Trading losses’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-your-fishing-effort-western-waters-crabs 14:17 Update consists of replacing 2025 with 2026, change the months for scallop, and change the days figure for crab.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-sentience-committee-impact-of-definitions-of-animals-in-law 14:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uklithuania-agreement-on-termination-of-the-agreement-for-the-promotion-and-protection-of-investments-done-at-vilnius-on-17-may-1993-ts-no52026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-aaib-has-sent-a-team-to-rochdale-greater-manchester 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset 13:59 Updated to reflect latest situation.

News and communications

/government/news/kidlington-further-arrest-made-for-illegal-waste-dumping 13:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/toponymic-factfiles 13:56 ‘Ethiopia, Kenya, Syria, Vietnam: toponymic factfile’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-exemption-t11-repairing-or-refurbishing-waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee 13:46 Added a link to the online version of the T11 waste exemption form. Added an ‘After you register an exemption’ section to explain what happens after you send your registration form. ‘Types of activity you cannot carry out’ – added that you cannot repair or refurbish WEEE that is POPs waste for re-use. ‘Types of waste you can treat’ – added information about how to apply waste codes from chapter 16 and 20. ‘Key conditions – linked to guidance on WEEE appropriate measures to help you comply with BATRRT. ‘Related exemptions’ – clarified that you cannot register an S2 exemption to increase the storage capacity of the T11 exemption.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-vat 13:34 The recorded webinar links for ‘VAT on private school fees – charging and reclaiming VAT’ and ‘How to apply the VAT reverse charge for construction services’ have been updated.The recorded webinar for ‘How to register for VAT using the VAT1 form’ has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-tuberculosis-test-clinics 13:32 Updated the test fee for Knightsbridge Doctors, London.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/assessment-component-files-2026 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/librela-solution-for-injection-for-dogs-spc-update 13:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rabies-blood-testing-laboratories-in-the-uk 13:07 Removed Biotest from the list of rabies testing laboratories – it is now closed for any further work.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-sar-co-operation-plans-index 13:04 International SAR data providers updated. Current to the last full week of January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccine-update-issue-368-january-2026-maternity-special 13:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-and-pay-capital-gains-tax-on-uk-property-service-availability-and-issues 13:02 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/core-regulatory-skills-framework 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/185-million-competition-launched-to-counter-illegal-uas-use-around-prisons-and-sensitive-sites 12:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/double-taxation-treaty-passport-scheme-register 12:50 The register has been updated with 22 amendments, 434 additions, and 204 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/police-and-crime-panels 12:45 Police, fire and crime panels guidance updated throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/west-midlands-to-become-government-centre-for-transport-and-infrastructure-with-new-campus-to-accelerate-regional-growth-and-delivery 12:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/living-in-sri-lanka 12:38 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/new-members-appointed-to-acmd 12:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/specialist-and-reference-microbiology-laboratory-tests-and-services 12:33 Updated the 2 poliovirus forms and responsible teams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/assistant-economist-recruitment 12:30 Application link added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countering-illegal-use-of-uas-around-prisons-and-sensitive-sites 12:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/officer-trainee-of-the-year-shines-light-on-maritimes-unseen-workforce 12:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/tech-secretary-barnsley-can-blaze-a-trail-as-uks-first-tech-town 12:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/homes-for-ukraine-funding-july-to-september-2025 12:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/gsr-social-research-scheme 12:19 Application link added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-413-f-amendment-3-voluntary-code-of-practice-for-employment-of-non-european-economic-area-eea-fishing-crew 12:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/1-billion-resilience-fund-and-next-step-towards-removal-of-two-child-limit-provide-safety-net-for-families 12:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ub9-4he-refuels-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3320mka001 12:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co2-8ht-kingdom-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3129sqv004 12:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk 12:02 Update to 3 lists: Consular offices outside London, Honorary Consulates and London diplomatic list and other representative offices.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/changes-to-the-procedure-rules-on-the-provision-of-written-reasons-for-decisions 12:00 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/major-international-science-meeting-begins-in-manchester 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 11:59 Added Dartmoor March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/high-street-rental-auctions-grants-for-local-authorities 11:38 Updated to state that the application window has now closed (closed on 31 January 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026 11:34 From 31 March 2026, you will only be allowed to make 2 changes to your car driving test appointment after you’ve booked it.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-your-availability-to-take-your-pupils-to-driving-tests 11:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tech-giants-meet-disability-sector-to-break-down-barriers-at-work 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/closed-opportunities-space-related-rd-innovation-and-education 11:18 Added Exploration Science working group support call.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recruitment-and-placement-agencies-approved-by-the-mca 11:17 Rev 02/2026 uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 11:16 Removed Exploration Science working group support call as the call has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/noise 11:14 Content updated and rationalised.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-egypt--3 11:09 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:08 New restriction notice for Rowing On and Torpids 2026 (Fri 27 Feb, Sun 1 Mar, and Wed 4 to Sat 7 Mar).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rowing-on-and-torpids-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:03 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 3 February 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-maritime-power-jdp-0-10 11:00 Updated with 6th edition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-quota-transfers-between-the-uk-and-the-eu 10:56 Added HTML for UK and EU quota transfers agreed on 22 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-authorised-audit-providers 10:52 Updated Steve Rounds & Associates Limited to show they now offer PSV audits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/extramural-studies-ems-placements-at-the-vmd-2026 10:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 10:34 Removed secondary address for Dr F Maclean in Lincolnshire.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-funding-to-start-a-charity 10:31 This guidance has been updated to reflect updates made to the Charity Fundraising (CC20) guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charity-fundraising-appeals-for-specific-purposes 10:31 Appeal wording and record keeping guidance has been removed and added to Charity Fundraising (CC20) guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/upr51-uk-statement-on-mauritania 10:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/charities-and-fundraising-cc20 10:30 This guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/upr51-uk-statement-on-nauru 10:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/vaccination-of-individuals-with-uncertain-or-incomplete-immunisation-status 10:25 Algorithm updated to reflect updated pneumoccocal vaccine eligibility for immunocompromised individuals. A new larger format print version has also been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/1148-million-beat-the-self-assessment-deadline 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/upr51-uk-statement-on-sao-tome-and-principe 10:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 10:20 Information about ‘National Insurance – requests for information and confirmation of application outcomes’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/wales-receives-record-funding-increase-to-boost-neighbourhood-policing 10:17 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/mgn-90-mf-amendment-5-manual-handling-operations-regs-1998 10:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/landmark-agreements-secured-after-first-uk-china-financial-working-group-in-beijing 10:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/upr51-uk-statement-on-st-kitts-and-nevis 10:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/revised-draft-markets-regime-guidance 10:08 Consultation outcome, detail of outcome and feedback published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/market-studies-and-market-investigations-supplemental-guidance-on-the-cmas-approach 10:06 Guidance updated following consultation on the CMA’s markets regime.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/upr51-uk-statement-on-australia 10:06 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/maintaining-your-acs-approval 10:05 The attachment ‘How to use the ACS accreditation mark’ has been updated. The page has been restructured, an image has been added, and additional information has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/slc-launches-new-graduate-programme 10:04 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/new-robot-swabbing-technology-trialled-for-the-first-time-at-sellafield 10:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/potential-further-changes-to-the-employment-tribunal-rules 10:00 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/rehana-azam-appointed-as-member-of-the-prison-service-pay-review-body 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ofqual-guide-for-schools-and-colleges-2026 09:59 Section on newly introduced specifications in GCSE French, German and Spanish has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oisc-levels-2-and-3-exams-resource-booklet 09:56 The December 2025 resource book has now been uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oisc-level-1-exam-resource-booklet 09:56 The December 2025 resource book has now been uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notice-of-appeal-sent-to-landowners-for-planning-householder-minor-commercial-and-listed-building-consent-appeals 09:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:53 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:52 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/acs-compliance-using-trademarks-and-making-accreditation-claims 09:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/disability-experts-appointed-to-lead-first-ever-full-review-of-personal-independence-payment 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/regulator-launches-investigation-into-football-charity-over-financial-concerns 09:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/restorative-justice-grenfell-support-programme-factsheet 09:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-to-cover-travel-costs-of-children-with-cancer 09:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/environment-agency-fees-and-charges 09:30 Added new section on ‘Simpler recycling charges’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-exemption-t28-sort-and-denature-controlled-drugs-for-disposal 09:30 Updated because you can now register T28 through the digital service. You can no longer register T28 over the phone.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pfas-plan 09:30 Added translation

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/waste-miscellaneous-charging-scheme 09:30 Added information to: part 1, Interpretation: general “The 1990 Act”, “household waste”, “relevant waste”; Liability to pay charges bullet (c); and part 7, Simpler recycling.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/building-knowledge-in-blockchain-technology-across-government 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/amending-legislation-ensuring-watercraft-accidents-are-investigated-by-maib 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/environment-agency-charge-proposals-for-simpler-recycling 09:30 Added the consultation response document.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/more-than-3400-jobs-and-targeted-support-for-local-communities-to-help-tackle-the-cost-of-living-as-lanarkshire-named-latest-ai-growth-zone 09:16 Broken link fixed for reference number 1 – ‘Jobs and investment figures have been supplied by DataVita’. The link is

News and communications

/government/publications/maps-of-uk-investment-zones 09:15 Maps of the Glasgow City Region and the North East of Scotland Investment Zones have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maps-of-glasgow-city-region-investment-zone-tax-sites 09:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maps-of-north-east-scotland-investment-zone-tax-sites 09:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/finns-travelling-to-uk-need-an-electronic-travel-authorisation 09:08 We removed the ETA cost because it will change in the future. Instead, we added a link to the page with the current fee information.

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-maa-approved-organisations 09:06 An updated list of the MAA approved organizations has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/freedom-from-violence-and-abuse-a-cross-government-strategy 09:03 Added accessible versions of the documents.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-timms-review-co-chair-update-february-2026 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/green-home-finance-strategic-partnership-terms-of-reference 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-and-japan-strengthen-science-and-technology-ties 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/barnsley-becomes-uks-first-government-backed-tech-town 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uks-first-ever-plan-to-tackle-forever-chemicals 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-02-02

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-the-united-states-of-america-sir-christian-turner-kcmg 22:23 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/enhanced-free-trade-agreement-with-switzerland-round-update 18:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pension-scheme-reforms-to-tackle-gender-pension-gap 17:32 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 16:38 New information about risks from severe weather conditions across Portugal and updated information about personal ID (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-census-technical-specification 16:38 Added new versions of ‘Early years census spring 2026: validation rules’, ‘Early years census 2026 to 2027: annexes’ and ‘Early years census 2026 to 2027: validation rules’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 16:28 Under Guidance Documents, Submit a Bulk Claim User Guide has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu32-1ae-roderick-snell-ian-stephens-and-jill-mason-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3220mpa001 16:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sg12-0dt-triratna-sarana-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3920mna001 16:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de55-6ew-anthony-lee-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3820mda001 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-helpdesk-privacy-notice 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cv31-1ay-bellway-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3720mha001 16:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rh15-0xt-persimmon-homes-thames-valley-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3320maa001 16:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:02 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) has suspended the import of certain sheep and goat commodities from the Republic of North Macedonia following an outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox (SPGP).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip24-1qf-sarah-muggeridge-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3929mja001 16:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:59 Monday 02 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/counter-fraud-practitioners-covid-19-fraud-civil-claims-note 15:54 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

COVID-19

/guidance/packaging-waste-apply-for-registration-and-accreditation-as-a-reprocessor-or-exporter 15:53 Added a link to the public register of reprocessors and exporters.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-large-producers-on-the-report-packaging-data-service 15:52 Added a link to the public register of reprocessors and exporters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/interim-chair-appointed-at-office-for-environmental-protection 15:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-product-information-about-medicines 15:51 Updated to add latest Additional Monitoring List for Jan 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-members-interests--2 15:50 Professor Brooke Rogers has been removed from the list of members’ interests as she is no longer a Council for Science and Technology (CST) member.

COVID-19

/government/publications/submit-learner-data-known-issues 15:47 Updated with latest version of ‘Submit Learner Data known issues 2025 to 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 15:45 Replaced the interim lists of operators with the public register of all registered and accredited reprocessors and exporters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-lenders-step-up-with-11-billion-push-to-back-british-businesses 15:31 New imagery added

News and communications

/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-framework-proposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system 15:15 Added Easy read version of the consultation – Changing the planning rules for England: What do you think? (Easy read).

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset 15:14 Updated to reflect changing situations on the ground.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-announces-sanctions-against-perpetrators-of-human-rights-violations-in-iran 15:08 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:01 Strategic Partnerships – Chapter updated to support launch of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/withdrawal-agreement-joint-committee 15:00 Added a link to the page: Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, 2 February 2026

Brexit

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-withdrawal-agreement-joint-committee-and-trade-and-cooperation-agreement-partnership-council-meetings-2-february-2026 15:00 First published.

Brexit

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia 14:49 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 20km from the land border with Thailand.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 14:49 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 20km of the land border with Cambodia. FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Koh Chang, Koh Kood and the other islands between them.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/black-seabream-fisheries-management-plan-fmp 14:25 Update 02 February 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-victoria-buhler-as-the-prime-ministers-deputy-adviser-on-business-investment-and-trade-and-hannah-bronwin-as-the-prime-ministers-ex 14:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-sourcing-and-consultancy-playbooks 14:22 Updated the Financial Viability Risk Assessment tool with version 6.1

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/positioning-navigation-and-timing-overview 14:21 Added a link to the Impacts of GNSS Interference on Maritime Safety report. The report was published by the Royal Institute of Navigation and part funded by the National PNT Office.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-letter-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 14:08 Information about ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – customer awareness letter’ has been added. Information about ‘High Income Child Benefit Charge – check if you need to pay’ and ‘Home as office expenses – check you’ve claimed correctly’ have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 14:08 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2746

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:08 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2848

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 14:07 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2456

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 14:07 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3189

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 14:07 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2579

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cv7-7lh-berkswell-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3508mav009 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/evaluation-of-the-renters-rights-act-privacy-notice 14:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/iran-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:02 Added 11 new designations under the Iran sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 14:02 Appeals to the appointed person diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:01 Added 11 new designations under the Iran sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/low-carbon-contracts-company-and-electricity-settlements-company-operational-costs-202627-202728-and-202829 14:00 Published government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-bulgaria-connecting-semiconductor-expertise-for-growth 13:54 First published.

News and communications