UK Government advice update diffs

2026-06-23

/guidance/universal-credit-and-jobseekers-allowance-jsa-back-to-work-schemes 17:19 Added link to new Work Hub website.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/summary-of-tax-update-2026-simplification-modernisation-and-fairness 17:19 Links added to the modernising the distributions framework consultation, call for evidence on Customs Modernisation and the Improving the Quality of Customs Intermediaries consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/the-uk-welcomes-continued-progress-on-peace-and-security-in-the-central-african-republic-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:16 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:14 River restriction notices added for Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday 30 June to Sunday 5 July 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-service-pensions-2024-actuarial-valuation-reports 17:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/watch-this-space-a-new-strategic-direction-for-uk-media-green-paper-and-public-consultation 17:10 The HTML attachment ‘Cadwch Lygad: Cyfeiriad strategol newydd ar gyfer cyfryngau’r DU’ was added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-members-interests--2 17:08 Register of interests updated for Sir John Lazar.

COVID-19

/guidance/personal-protective-equipment-and-heat-risk-of-heat-stress 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competence-assessment-centres-oisc 16:56 Additional level 2 and 3 assessment scheduled for 29 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-scope-of-fwa-gangmasters-licensing-standard-71 16:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sia-approved-contractors-and-pay-deductions 16:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sia-approved-contractors-sub-contracting-dog-handling-services 16:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carbon-budget-and-growth-delivery-plan 16:37 Published the Carbon budget and growth delivery plan: Heat and buildings factsheet.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/carbon-budget-and-growth-delivery-plan-heat-and-buildings-factsheet 16:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-net-zero-transition-investment-opportunities 16:37 Published the Carbon budget and growth delivery plan: Heat and buildings factsheet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/henley-royal-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/henley-royal-regatta-navigating-through-henley-bridge-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/accountability-for-attacks-against-united-nations-personnel-serving-in-peacekeeping-operations-is-essential-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security- 16:27 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/summary-of-tax-update-2026-simplification-modernisation-and-fairness 16:23 The consultation links for ‘Online Marketplace Liability’ and ‘Introducing a criminal offence for making reckless untrue statements or declarations in direct tax’ have been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/reforming-the-general-medical-council-legislative-framework 16:17 Updated the closing date of the consultation to 21 July 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 16:16 The service issue about HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback) has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-a-complaint-to-the-employment-agency-standards-inspectorate-eas-about-your-recruitment-agency 16:08 Guidance updated to reflect the scope of the Fair Work Agency when investigating complaints about employment businesses and agencies.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-one-off-payment-under-the-successful-legacy-appeals-compensation-scheme 16:07 Question 4 on the application form was changed from ‘Did you win an appeal against a decision that led to your benefit ending, which confirmed you should have continued receiving it?’ to ‘Was the decision to end your benefit reversed?’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 16:05 Added Dartmoor July and August firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 16:03 Amended Castlemartin July firing times and added September.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-bangladesh 16:01 New information added about family law.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 16:00 OSB A29: 5 August 2026 has been cancelled and OSB B29: 13 October 2026 has been renamed OSB 29: 13 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes-service-availability-and-issues 15:50 A service issue about the Report Pillar 2 top-up taxes service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-allies-demand-rapid-support-forces-halt-imminent-assault-in-sudans-el-obeid 15:49 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 15:45 New information about extreme temperatures (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/section-251-2025-to-2026 15:44 Added 4 budget outturn documents: ‘Section 251 financial data collection 2025 to 2026: guidance for local authorities compiling their outturn statement’, ‘COLLECT guidance for completing the section 251 outturn return’, ‘XML generator for outturn return 2025 to 2026’ and ‘Administrative direction for outturn 2025 to 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 15:44 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 15:40 The position of ‘Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands (Scotland)’ didn’t exist from May 2026 onwards. Updated to ‘Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs (Scotland)’ in the ‘Small hive beetle in Italy (Lazio, Sicily and Calabria)’ and ‘Small hive beetle in Honduras’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-data-collection-september-2025-notice 15:39 Updated to add the section ‘Update on registered blind and partially sighted data collection’ to explain that this data collection has been delayed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-corresponding-with-hmrc-electronically-ccfs83 15:35 The corresponding with HMRC electronically factsheet has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-us-and-uk-economic-sanctions-authorities-a-comparative-overview 15:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:33 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 and EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-allies-joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-el-obeid 15:27 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 15:17 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Basiliximab 10mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials; Zarzio 30 million units/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes – Filgrastim 30 million units/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sk15-3bl-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3046kka001 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sia-approved-contractors-in-company-voluntary-arrangements 15:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/acs-approval-company-voluntary-arrangements 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maintaining-your-acs-approval 15:11 The files ‘ACS approval: Guidance on business entities and business name changes’ and ‘ACS approval: Absence of designated security service contracts policy’ have been deleted. They have been replaced with new HTML attachments: ‘What to do if something in your SIA-approved business changes’ and ‘ACS approval: what to do if you lose your private security contracts’.The HTML attachment ‘Preparing for standard route annual assessments’ has been deleted and replaced with a new HTML attachment, ‘Understanding annual ACS assessments’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 15:09 New information about extreme temperatures (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:58 Information about ‘Budget Payment Plan emails and text messages’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/directions-under-section-43e-of-the-taxes-management-act-1970-and-regulation-65a5-and-6-of-the-income-tax-pay-as-you-earn-regulations-2003-and-r 14:56 Commissioners’ Directions under section 43E of the Taxes Management Act 1970 and regulation 65A(5) and (6) of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 and Regulation 189 of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 have been updated with directions that came into force on 19 June 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-backs-high-street-with-acceleration-of-cheap-import-reforms-and-crackdown-on-dodgy-online-sellers 14:50 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/newcastle-disease 14:44 Added a link to download posters for bird keepers about the clinical signs of Newcastle disease.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/fcdo-commercial-pipeline-data 14:44 Added ‘FCDO Commercial Pipeline: ODA programme delivery’ page

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/france 14:42 New information about extreme temperatures (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subcontracting-funding-rules-for-post-16-education-and-training 14:36 Added ‘Subcontracting funding rules for post-16 education and training 2026 to 2027.’

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-fraud-squad-hunts-down-covid-loan-scams 14:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/apply-for-funding-navisp-navigation-innovation-support-programme 14:23 Updated Element 1 prioritisation list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/summary-of-tax-update-2026-simplification-modernisation-and-fairness 14:23 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/first-time-buyer-isa-consultation 14:23 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/capital-gains-tax-relief-on-gifts-of-business-assets 14:22 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/extending-online-marketplace-liability-to-combat-non-compliance 14:19 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/introduction-of-mandatory-registration-for-customs-intermediaries 14:19 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/paye-settlement-agreements-call-for-evidence 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/customs-modernisation 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions-call-for-evidence 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-offence-for-reckless-untrue-statements-direct-taxes 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/tackling-lower-value-tax-debts 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/timely-payments-in-income-tax-self-assessment 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/electronic-sales-suppression-introduction-of-software-standards 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/vat-treatment-of-land-for-social-housing 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/modernising-the-distributions-framework 14:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/requiring-paymentof-vat-and-paye-return-liabilitiesbydirect-debit 14:17 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-land-remediation-relief 14:17 Consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/help-to-save-reform 14:17 Help to Save Reform: Delivery Consultation – Summary of Responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/global-information-return-filing-and-exchange-transitional-approach 14:11 Updated to reflect changes to Pillar 2 top-up taxes

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/send-an-income-tax-relief-claim-for-job-expenses-by-post-or-phone 14:07 The guidance notes for form P87 and the tax relief for expenses of employment (P87) have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6524164 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/section-21-correction-to-the-designs-register 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-no-012026-of-the-trade-committee-of-may-13th-2026-modifying-appendix-1-to-annex-xiii-to-the-eu-andean-countries-trade-agreement-as-incorporat 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukpoland-treaty-on-security-and-defence-partnership-cs-poland-no12026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/command-papers-by-country-2013 14:00 Upload of [CS Poland No.1/2026]

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/newcastle-disease-posters-for-bird-keepers 13:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 13:53 Trade Mark Main hearing and Procedural hearing diaries updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/avoiding-misleading-payment-requests 13:52 Examples of misleading invoices document replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-serious-fish-or-shellfish-diseases 13:49 Updated telephone information in the ‘Contact Us’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fish-health-inspectorate-service-charter 13:49 Updated telephone information in the ‘Contact Us’ section of HTML file

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta3-5nz-arthur-moulding-and-jane-owen-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3824mna001 13:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advertise-your-vacancies 13:44 Updated with links to the new Find a job and Advertise a job service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip13-8be-miss-shaono-dasgupta-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3122mna001 13:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/st7-2gl-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlb3842kja001 13:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/winchester-prison-action-plan 13:38 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/cb25-9pq-laura-macandrews-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3722mka001 13:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ne33-1rw-keepmoat-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3228mna001 13:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la8-9jj-hollingsworth-vose-air-filtration-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3425mca001 13:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 13:32 Reminder for EMS Annual Public Statement

News and communications

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-draft-code-of-practice-on-electronic-and-workplace-balloting-for-statutory-union-ballots 13:30 ‘Explanatory memorandum to the draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots’ added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/strengthening-leading-practice-in-animals-in-science-holding-response 13:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/recovering-unused-waste-plastics-coded-16-03-06-rps-273 13:18 RPS 273 has been updated and extended to 1 July 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-announces-jonathan-haskel-as-preferred-chair-of-the-office-for-budget-responsibility 13:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 13:11 A service issue about the HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback) being unavailable has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/toponymic-factfiles 13:08 ‘Vietnam: toponymic factfile’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 13:05 Planned downtime from 20:00pm on Saturday 4 July 2026 to 2:30am on Sunday 5th July 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vapc-london-meeting-minutes 13:00 ‘VAPC London: meeting minutes 18 March 2026’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/microsofts-business-software-ecosystem-invitation-to-comment 13:00 Responses published

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 12:49 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/armed-forces-week-over-30-former-armed-forces-personnel-join-cnc 12:46 PC Jason Whitworth added.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:45 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 12:40 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/joint-statement-on-united-kingdom-netherlands-circular-economy-finance-collaboration 12:40 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/a-fairer-end-to-relationships 12:32 Added ‘Easy Read’ version of consultation document.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-apply-for-probate-online 12:23 Within Apply for probate with MyHMCTS attachment – Screenshot under paragraph 1. Confirmation and statement of truth has been updated to reflect new UI of platform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-run-a-workshop 12:12 Added an updated audio version of the ‘Workshop in a box’ slide deck and new audio versions of the ‘About you’ form and ‘Suggested prompts for Workshop in a Box’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-protection-from-detriments-for-taking-industrial-action 12:00 Government response to the consultation added to the page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/preparing-for-vaping-products-duty-and-the-vaping-duty-stamps-scheme 11:56 Guidance about selling vaping products by wholesale or retail in the UK has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/getting-money-back-if-the-cma-orders-refunds-or-compensation 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/youth-mobility-scheme-visa-ballot-system 11:27 Updated guide to say the second ballot of the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme opens from 00:01am on Tuesday 14 July 2026 and closes at 00:01am on Thursday 16 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tax-gap-2024-25-estimated-at-64 11:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-malawi-celebrate-evolving-partnership 11:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/polio-global-eradication-nac-and-environmental-surveillance 11:11 Updated ‘Invitation to participate in the potentially infectious materials (PIM) survey’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/category-b-project-supported-tin-can-and-lagos-ports-lagos-nigeria 11:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 11:07 Additional information on Ebola (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 11:06 Additional information on Ebola (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/investment-in-rollestone-camp-supports-welfare-of-training-troops 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 10:59 Section ‘What happens when you report late’ has been updated, to include information about HMRC’s transitional approach to late filing penalties for UK tax returns, overseas return notifications and information returns.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/support-for-british-nationals-affected-by-forced-marriage-and-fgm-call-for-proposals 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bird-gatherings-licences 10:41 Updated guidance on when you can hold a gathering, when to apply for a specific licence and when to notify APHA of a bird gathering.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:41 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 23 June 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/gateway-1-for-local-plans-what-you-need-to-do 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wa3-6gr-sellafield-limited-environmental-permit-variation-advertisement-eprkp3690sxv015 10:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:30 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:30 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/country-cover-policy-and-indicators 10:19 Algeria MRA updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/m24-2yx-gxo-logistics-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3923mxa001 10:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/general-export-facility 10:17 Barclays UK and Barclays International contacts updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wr8-0al-thermeco-swip11-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3050tga001 10:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recruiting-trainee-teachers-recruitment-cycle-dates 10:13 Updated ‘Recruiting trainee teachers: recruitment cycle dates’ for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-clean-power-alliance-finance-mission-update-june-2026 10:12 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-gigabit-programme-buckinghamshire-hertfordshire-and-east-of-berkshire-public-review 10:12 Annex C updated

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/plans-for-prominence-of-trusted-news-sources-on-social-media-alongside-measures-to-reform-public-service-media-in-the-uk 10:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/global-clean-power-alliance-finance-mission-country-action-plans 10:11 Published the Global Clean Power Alliance finance mission action plans for Brazil, Morocco and Tanzania.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/uk-gigabit-programme-hampshire-and-isle-of-wight-public-review 10:11 Updated Annex C

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-gigabit-programme-kent-public-review 10:11 Updated Annex C

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-west-sussex-public-review 10:10 Updated with Annex C

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-gigabit-programme-norfolk-public-review 10:10 Update to Annex C

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-gigabit-programme-nottinghamshire-and-west-of-lincolnshire-public-review 10:10 Annex C has been added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-east-sussex-public-review 10:09 Annex C updated

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/16-to-19-performance-measures 10:09 Updated to state that the consultation documents are available in alternative formats.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-gigabit-programme-cambridgeshire-public-review 10:09 Updated Annex C.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-programme-suffolk-public-review 10:08 Updated Annex C

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-bedfordshire-northamptonshire-and-milton-keynes-public-review 10:08 Update to Annex C

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/work-out-who-qualifies-for-civil-legal-aid 10:07 Revised version of the Table of Delegated Functions Procedure Regulations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices 10:07 Added Report a serious safety defect: privacy notice

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-leicestershire-and-warwickshire-public-review 10:07 Annex C added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides 10:02 Added the documents:The Procurement Act 2023: Permitted Contract Modifications and the Materialisation of a Known Risk The Procurement Act 2023: The Competitive Flexible Procedure and NegotiationThe Procurement Act 2023: Using Your Procurement as an Enabler for Future Direct Awards

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/national-housing-bank-appoints-four-industry-leaders-to-executive-team 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/lead-child-protection-practitioner-standards 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/large-load-controllers-tier-1-cyber-assessment-framework-and-associated-guidance 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hmp-lowdham-grange-action-plan 09:59 Latest inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 09:57 The service issue about HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback) has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:56 Removed downtime for 23 June as only affects internal users.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 09:54 Added inspection dates and survey details for Kent Local Area Partnership and Solihull Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pupil-premium-allocations-and-conditions-of-grant-2026-to-2027 09:50 Added ‘Pupil premium: allocations for the 2026 to 2027 financial year (June 2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-use-online-financial-remedy-services 09:49 Amended information in Details and Summary section to include ‘respondent solicitors’ as page is used by both sides;Amended Submit a Notice of Change, Add or remove a barrister, Stop representing a client and Update your contact details information, found in ‘Managing a case – contested’ attachment, so it reflects the same information as found in ‘Managing a case – consent’ attachment.Minor additions, amendments and one screenshot to ‘Managing a case – contested’ attachment per SME request

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan 09:39 Removal of visa requirements for visitors travelling to Azerbaijan in connection with the World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/future-of-tv-distribution-stakeholder-forum-minutes 09:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports 09:30 Added guidance on additional measures (stricter controls) that apply to certain CITES species.Updated the guidance on exemptions for personal and household effects and when they do not apply (such as for specimens with additional measures).Updated references to commercial use certificates to also cover Article 60 certificates.Updated guidance on certificates for musical instruments, museums, art exhibitions and touring displays, under ‘Other permits and certificates’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/designated-land-sea-and-air-ports-for-trading-or-moving-cites-listed-endangered-species 09:30 Added a warning that UK Border Force can seize your specimen or take criminal action if you do not use a designated port. Updated guidance on which ports to use when moving live animals and animal products. Clarified how to prepare to visit points of entry and exit, including for imports through Eurotunnel.Outlined how to apply for temporary approval to use another point of entry or exit in exceptional circumstances. Updated Border Force contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/endangered-species-certificates-for-commercial-use 09:30 Added guidance on Article 60 certificates, including checking if you need one, requirements when buying specimens, and the updated expiry dates and requirements for selling if you’re granted one.Inserted links to guidance on additional measures (stricter controls) and marking birds of prey, under ‘Before you apply’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools 09:30 Updated ‘Careers guidance and access for education and training providers’ to reflect recent education and skills policy developments. These include the government’s approach to work experience, qualifications reform and Ofsted inspection changes. We have also included updated evidence and new tools and resources for schools, colleges and independent training providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cites-uk-import-suspensions-negative-opinions 09:30 Replaced the lists of negative opinions and import suspensions with a single list of import restrictions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-deforestation-regulations 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-tenant-guide 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-enforcement-guidance 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-landlord-and-agent-guide 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-operating-guidance 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-case-studies 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-steps-up-action-to-tackle-illegal-deforestation 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/reservoir-discharges-consents-permits-and-risk-assessments 09:25 Clarified the information on when and how to assess risks. Updated some references to ‘water supply assets’ rather than ‘reservoirs’ where it had a broader meaning. Updates throughout the guide to make it easier to read.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-commercial-pipeline-oda-programme-delivery 09:18 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/fiftieth-anniversary-conference-marking-the-1976-drought 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-backs-new-ai-labs-to-make-technology-cheaper-more-reliable-and-easier-to-use 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 08:26 Added section 15.3 How to accept or reject an agreement offer to the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/excise-movement-and-control-system-emcs-service-availability-and-issues 07:52 A service issue about the Excise Movement and Control System being unavailable has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/customs-declaration-service-error-codes 07:46 The list of Customs Declaration Service error codes has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tax-free-childcare-service-service-availability-and-issues 07:07 Planned downtime from 10pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026 to 4:15am Thursday 25 June 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cma-orders-stubhub-uk-to-refund-customers-over-hidden-fees 07:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/copyright-tribunal-hearing-procedure-and-listed-cases 06:08 Case CT133/24 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/support-for-the-deafblind-community-grows-with-new-funding-to-assess-specialist-interpreters-back-by-the-uk-government 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-06-22

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 23:35 Removal of info about Colombia’s temporary border closures with Peru (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sfo-announces-investigation-into-suspected-telecoms-company-fraud 21:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-strongly-condemns-russias-latest-mass-strikes-against-ukrainian-cities-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-uk-egypt-association-council-meeting 19:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/excise-movement-and-control-system-emcs-service-availability-and-issues 18:42 A service issue about the Excise Movement and Control System being unavailable has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-climate-finance-strategy-2026 17:49 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/bedford-train-collision 17:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-mexico-partnership-on-climate-energy-and-nature 17:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/appeal-a-regulatory-decision-from-the-environment-agency 16:54 Added information about how to write the regulatory appeal, including how long it needs to be and how many supporting documents it can include.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 16:53 A service issue about the HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback) being unavailable has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-draft-code-of-practice-on-electronic-and-workplace-balloting-for-statutory-union-ballots 16:53 Documents added: the government response to the consultation, an updated draft code of practice, and an updated impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 16:51 Removal of information about the Colombian Presidential Elections and border closures.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-the-england-woodland-creation-offer 16:51 Updated EWCO application form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/boaters-benefit-from-52-million-investment-in-anglian-waterways 16:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-urge-israel-to-resume-negotiations-with-the-syrian-government-and-to-pursue-a-diplomatic-solution-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:43 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/uk-appoints-alastair-long-as-new-hmtc-for-africa 16:33 First published.

News and communications