UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-27

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-tusk-of-poland-27-may-2026 18:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-luxon-of-new-zealand-27-may-2026 18:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/business-leaders-put-nature-on-boardroom-agenda 17:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/response-to-the-activation-letter-to-the-psprb-2026-northern-ireland-pay-round 17:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 16:56 An application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from Workers Voice Union.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:54 One new case of BTV was confirmed in England on 22 May 2026 following a report of suspicious clinical signs – 1 suckler cow following a late term abortion.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 16:46 Updated information on drone and missile strikes (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde 16:44 Updated information about the traveller entry form and updated information about health risks you may face in Cape Verde (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 16:44 New information about multiple drone attacks in the area of Kisangani airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-authorities-planning-calendar-2026-to-2027 16:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 16:35 Updated Uganda Ebola status.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-forthcoming-hearings 16:33 Blackburn and Unite the Unio – no hearing on 28 May 2026.

News and communications

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 16:31 Removed past events and added 1 new event: Cereals 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dfe-financial-management-college-accounts 16:10 Added ‘College accounts academic year 2024 to 2025 data’ and ‘College accounts academic year 2024 to 2025’ data field definitions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-benchmarking-tool-for-colleges 16:10 Added ‘College benchmarking tool for the financial year 2024 to 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 15:53 Improvement notice for May 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-npt-pathfinder-selection-process 15:46 Published the latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/common-transfer-file-26-specification 15:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:22 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products 15:21 Updated disposal guidance for consumers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/legal-aid-provider-survey-2026 15:12 Closing date has been extended and new drop-in sessions have been added.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-a-letter-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 15:05 Information about Letter CTF21M – Child Trust Fund has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 14:35 Updated information about e-visas, which includes health insurance for your visit (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lost-stolen-and-recovered-passports-lsr-team 14:30 Guidance updated as detailed in section 1.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts12-1pt-keepmoat-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3128mza001 14:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/liberia 14:27 Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for travellers arriving into Liberia (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta4-2qn-jennifer-beresford-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3424mya001 14:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 14:18 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dvla-services-update 14:04 Updated planned maintenance section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/security-and-defence-partnership-treaty-the-projects-the-uk-and-poland-will-deliver-together 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/treaty-between-the-republic-of-poland-and-the-united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-on-a-security-and-defence-partnership 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/restart-provider-guidance 13:49 On the Restart Scheme Provider Guidance page. Removed sentences in paragraphs 3.9 and 3.91 as well as removing mention of the Work and Health Programme (WHP) from bullet 4 in paragraph 9.12

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-welcomes-jason-bonander-as-he-starts-his-role-as-chief-digital-and-technology-officer 13:21 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/birmingham-prison 12:59 Updated visits booking information for family and friends visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/marshall-scholarship-gets-09m-uplift-to-expand-stem-awards 12:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/celebrating-60-years-of-putting-excellent-science-advice-at-the-heart-of-decision-making 12:49 Link to the booklet has been fixed.

News and communications

/government/publications/dfe-major-projects-appointment-letters-for-senior-responsible-owners 12:22 Removed the following: ‘Lifelong loan entitlement programme: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Early Years and Childcare Reform Programme: SRO appointment letter’, ‘National Tutoring Programme: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Higher technical education programme: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Initial teacher training reform project: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Teacher development reform programme: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Early career framework and national professional qualification programmes: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Social Work England: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Priority school building programme 2: SRO appointment letter’, ‘Apprenticeship reform programme: SRO appointment letter’ and ‘Schools commercial: SRO appointment letter’.

News and communications

/government/news/millions-to-benefit-from-lower-travel-and-food-costs 12:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dfe-update-27-may-2026 12:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/martyns-law-the-sias-new-regulatory-role 12:10 Added a new section called ‘Notifying the SIA’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/call-for-input-on-goods-for-cost-of-living-tariff-suspensions 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/company-tax-return-it-problems-wt1 11:49 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 11:39 New dates added to Dartmoor Firing Times 25 May – 05 July 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 11:37 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5589

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 11:37 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8959

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 11:36 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6710

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 11:36 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2742

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 11:35 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3230

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 11:34 New information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bullingdon-prison-action-plan 11:31 Latest inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 11:29 Made Dr M Tomson temporarily unavailable.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-panama 11:26 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/qualifications-due-to-have-funding-removed-from-august-2027 11:24 Updated the definition of a qualification to include ‘the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)’ in ‘Guidance on removal of additional qualifications approved for public funding: post-16 level 2 and 3’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/competition-opens-to-build-a-national-muslim-war-memorial 11:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/survey-and-inspection-of-fishing-vessels-chapter-1-annexes-msis-27 11:09 Updated Annex 1 with revision 05.26 (replaced previous revision from 2024)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bus-service-operators-grant-plus 11:06 Scheme extended to 31 March 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-the-statutory-market-values-for-oil 11:03 Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas market values for category 1 crudes for April 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 11:01 Document code Y707 has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-asset-management-policy-in-government 10:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/approved-manufacturers-conformity-assessment 10:37 Updated Manufacturer List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/economic-impact-assessment-of-nda-sites 10:37 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/recommended-standards-for-the-surveillance-camera-industry 10:27 Links updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:24 Update to navigation issues. Marlow Lock upstream canoe portage is now operational.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-disease-control-zones 10:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-table-of-key-dates-for-when-control-zones-are-declared 10:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/landmark-decommissioning-milestone-reached-at-trawsfynydd 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/learning-from-domestic-homicide-reviews-government-response 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-psfa-civil-penalty-powers-code-of-practice 10:00 Added the document: Government response to consultation on Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) Civil Penalty Powers: Code of Practice

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/2020-data-now-available-on-our-portal 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 09:41 Planned downtime from 6:30pm to 11pm on Thursday 28 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/paying-back-the-winter-fuel-payment 09:34 Information about dealing with the estate of someone who died and was paying back their Winter Fuel Payment has been added. We have also added information about repaying your payment if you’re using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:33 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 27 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accessing-hmrcs-web-services 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/road-freight-statistics-pre-release-access 09:30 Road Freight Statistics 2025 published

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/muslim-war-memorial-prospectus 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/changes-to-energy-infrastructure-planning-application-fees 09:30 Published the summary of responses to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/three-housing-associations-get-top-consumer-grade 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 09:24 SaBC Common Issues and FAQs document updated. Last paragraph under ‘Launch of Submit a Bulk Claim (SaBC)’ has been updated. Information under ‘Claims relating to the contingency period and Prepared submissions missing fee codes’ has been updated’Immigration providers’ section has been deletedInformation under ‘Contact’ has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 09:21 EU vessels, NOR vessels, FRO vessels and FRO vessels – Mackerel, variation conditions 01 June 2026 published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 09:10 Information about receiving an ‘Administration of employer tax obligations research’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reform-of-the-veterinary-surgeons-act-1966 08:45 We received 6,217 responses to this consultation. The summary of responses will be published later in the year.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 08:35 Updated list of departments using the digital Employee Transfer Service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dstl-achieves-uks-first-optical-downlink-from-space 08:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/college-financial-planning-handbook-and-cffr 07:37 Updated College Financial Forecasting Return (CFFR). A formula error was identified in row 163 of the Fin Stat sheet in version 1.6, released on Wednesday 6 May 2026. This has now been corrected. If you have started entering your data into version 1.6, you should download the updated version 1.7 and copy your entries into it. Submissions made using version 1.6 will be rejected and you will need to resubmit using version 1.7.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/goss-moor-national-nature-reserve-change-to-name-and-site-area 06:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-spot-fake-fashion-when-shopping-second-hand 06:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7149 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ancient-cornish-moors-gain-national-nature-reserve-status 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-26

/government/news/uk-and-poland-set-to-sign-major-defence-and-security-treaty-as-pm-steps-up-relationship-with-europe-to-keep-nation-safe 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/royal-college-of-defence-studies-delegation-visited-chile 21:34 Added translation

News and communications

/government/speeches/russias-intensified-aerial-attacks-against-ukraine-and-irresponsible-threats-uk-statement-to-the-osce 19:54 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 19:03 Added 26 May update.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/we-need-to-use-the-un-more-effectively-to-prevent-and-resolve-conflict-particularly-through-this-council-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 18:54 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/implementing-the-concordat-to-support-research-integrity-within-government 17:48 Link added to the Ministry of Defence Annual statement on research integrity: 2025-2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/futures-procurement-framework 17:31 The date 11 June 2026 has been changed to 11 June 2027 due to extension of the framework.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-city-of-culture-2029-full-application-guidance 17:07 Welsh language versions of the guidance and supporting documents added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 16:40 Added the latest list of establishments for poultry.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:37 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2762

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:37 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2864

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:36 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2595

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 16:35 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2472

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 16:35 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3205

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-education-and-skills-funding-allocations-guidance 16:31 Updated ‘Advanced learner loans 2026 to 2027 allocations calculator’ to improve the data labeling.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-age-childcare-guidance-for-schools 16:21 Updated the section on ‘When to register with Ofsted’ in the guidance to clarify when an exemption applies and that exempt school-led SAC provision is eligible for Tax-Free Childcare and the childcare element of Universal Credit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-bridge-for-reading-festival-2026-river-closure-notice 16:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:04 New closure notice for Temporary Bridge installation and removal for Reading Festival (Thurs 20 Aug and Sun 6 Sept 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions 16:00 Added ‘Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement (comes into force from 26 July 2026)’. Technical changes made to the statutory guidance to reflect new legislation on off-site direction due to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flying-supervisors-course-fsc 15:47 Flying supervisors course overview updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 15:47 Flying supervisors course details updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:35 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka 15:31 New information about Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) which will now be issued free of charge as of 25 May 2026 (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-and-family-social-work-asye-programme-registration-and-funding 15:30 Removed ‘Child and family ASYE March 2026: year end claims’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/british-citizenship-caseworker-guidance 15:20 This guidance has been updated. A full list of changes is in the document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/lancashire-recycling-company-sentenced-for-illegal-waste-exports 15:16 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/taking-commercial-goods-out-of-great-britain-in-your-baggage 15:10 Information about Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/non-executive-directors-of-the-national-wealth-fund-reappointed 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sn9-5jx-sophie-glover-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3329ma 14:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de4-2ln-andrew-mellor-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3824mu 14:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-tachograph-centre-special-notice-02-26 14:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/52026-supporting-small-business-relief 14:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/business-rates-relief-2026-supporting-small-business-relief-local-authority-guidance 14:26 Guidance amended to reflect change to the eligibility criteria relating to vacancy and reoccupation of property.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:25 Our new patents services (including Manage intellectual property, Apply for a patent and Renew an IP right) will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 7:30am to 10am Thursday 28 May 2026. You will still be able to apply for or renew a patent using our legacy services during this time. Our patents search and journal services will also be available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-public-private-partnership-agreement-on-fraud 14:25 Added the European Union as a signatory.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 14:21 Main and Procedural hearing diaries updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bb4-6qg-strabag-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3424mna001 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lsr-examination-replacing-lost-stolen-and-recovered-passports 14:20 Document updated to version 37. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-if-you-have-a-new-job-or-more-than-one-job 14:18 A link to ‘How tax works if you have more than one job’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp4-0dw-christine-blaurock-thome-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3129mva001 14:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp5-2rd-ann-bungay-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3825mpa001 14:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hp14-3hr-ms-sophia-maxwell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3424mx 14:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/document-storage-retention-and-destruction-caseworker-guidance 14:13 Updated guidance to version 21. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-tax-works-if-you-have-more-than-one-job 14:06 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan 13:55 New information about Ebola (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20244761108 13:48 On 26 May 2026 General Licence INT/2024/4761108 was updated to:• Include a new definition of Cryptoasset – A cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically.• Include a new reporting requirement for anyone using Cryptoassets to make or receive a payment under the General Licence, see paragraph 5A for full details of the requirement.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-an-option-to-tax-on-property-as-part-of-cancelling-your-vat-registration 13:37 Updated wording to confirm that VAT will become chargeable, rather than may become chargeable, in specified circumstances where an opted property is retained following VAT deregistration.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opting-to-tax-land-and-buildings-notice-742a 13:37 Updated section 12.1 to clarify that where an opted land or building remains an asset on hand at the point of VAT registration cancellation, output tax must be accounted for. Removed the information about a temporary change to the time limit for notifying an option as it ended on 31 July 2021.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-for-veterans-diagnosed-with-diffuse-mesothelioma 13:34 Veterans Services contact numbers have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/expert-panel-register-of-interests 13:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-2024 13:14 ‘Tree health advice package’ grant eligibility has been updated to SPHN holders only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-backdoor-russian-sanctions-evasion-with-tough-new-measures 13:13 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-russia-sanctions-designations-26-may-2026 13:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 13:06 Added 18 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 13:05 Added 18 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex5-1dr-stuart-partners-limited-permit-partial-surrender-issued-eprcb3100ubs005 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo62-4nq-ian-mosey-feed-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprfp3339azv005 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-action-against-hidden-childcare-costs-to-help-families 12:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 12:28 New information about Colombian Presidential Elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/scarborough-man-prosecuted-for-supplying-fake-reference-to-sia 12:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-audit-office-chair-the-governments-preferred-candidate 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/dont-let-this-heatwave-affect-your-medicines-three-important-tips-from-the-mhra 11:52 Fixed typo in intro

News and communications

/government/news/attorney-general-refers-fordingbridge-three-cases-to-court-of-appeal 11:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-government-releases-a-further-1026-million-for-reform-of-ni-public-services 11:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-issues-amber-and-yellow-heat-health-alerts-across-england 11:37 Updated with the latest HHA.

News and communications

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-hampshire 11:30 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-nottinghamshire-and-west-lincolnshire 11:30 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/third-new-national-forest-to-bring-nature-closer-to-communities 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-bedfordshire-northamptonshire-and-milton-keynes 11:29 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-east-and-west-sussex 11:29 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-housing-authority-fund-process-evaluation-privacy-notice 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-buckinghamshire-hertfordshire-and-east-berkshire 11:28 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-kent 11:28 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-norfolk 11:28 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-cambridgeshire 11:27 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-suffolk 11:27 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-leicestershire-and-warwickshire 11:27 Update to contract details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 11:25 Civil bills updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 11:23 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-women-and-equalities-committee-report-on-the-menstrual-health-of-girls-and-young-women 11:23 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/register-with-the-environmental-regulator-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging 11:21 Added information about how large producers can register to submit closed loop packaging waste data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 11:19 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yjb-statement-on-sentencing-for-serious-offences 11:08 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 11:03 Updated details about using an expired BRP or BRC to prove your identity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dont-let-this-heatwave-affect-your-medicines-three-important-tips-from-the-mhra 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 10:50 Table updated to include SPC update – Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/market-engagement-legal-aid-for-inquests 10:50 We previously held sessions in November 2025, the article has been updated with the dates for June 2026.

News and communications

/guidance/local-news-fund-steering-board-recruitment-advert 10:46 Applications have now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notifications-for-veterinary-professionals-small-animal-risks-and-threats-smart-comms-system 10:35 Added new notification, 19 May 2026: Be Spot-On Aware Campaign.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:29 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:27 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-south-africa-launch-coalition-to-end-violence-against-women-and-girls 10:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:12 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 26 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carbon-monoxide-co-antenatal-checks-algorithm-for-midwives 10:11 Added OFTEC phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-to-school-travel 10:08 Updated the guidance with new terminology around free school meals from 2026 to 2027 and removed references to Working Tax Credit. Clarified information about the School Travel Regulations 2007, DBS checks and the Bus Services Act 2025. Added links to Active Travel England’s School Streets guidance and the DFT Connectivity Tool.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registrars-rules 10:06 Updated Registrar’s Rules – Volume 8: Identity Verification by the Registrar. Updated required evidence to allow UK driving licences expired within 90 days, removed health and education records, and excluded replaced passports

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fit-note-reform-call-for-evidence-results 10:02 Added a link to the British Sign Language (BSL) version of the Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence – Results, along with instructions on how to order a Braille version.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-to-claim-a-repayment-or-remission-of-import-duty-on-at-risk-goods-brought-into-northern-ireland 10:00 Information has been added about reclaiming state aid used to waive ‘at risk’ duties on goods which have not entered the EU through the Duty Reimbursement Scheme, also known as a ‘replenishment claim’. Information has been added about making a claim for interchangeable goods to the ‘Making a claim when you cannot trace imports on a one to one basis’ section. The online form has been updated, so you can make a replenishment claim or an interchangeable goods claim.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-bring-your-goods-into-northern-ireland-from-great-britain-without-paying-duty 10:00 Information has been added about reclaiming state aid used to waive ‘at risk’ duties on goods which have not entered the EU through the Duty Reimbursement Scheme, also known as a ‘replenishment claim’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-claim-a-waiver-for-goods-brought-into-northern-ireland 10:00 Information has been added about reclaiming state aid used to waive ‘at risk’ duties on goods which have not entered the EU through the Duty Reimbursement Scheme, also known as a ‘replenishment claim’ – in the ‘Checking you’re within your allowance’ section.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/claim-a-waiver-for-duty-on-goods-that-you-bring-to-northern-ireland-from-great-britain 10:00 Information has been added about reclaiming state aid used to waive ‘at risk’ duties on goods which have not entered the EU through the Duty Reimbursement Scheme, also known as a ‘replenishment claim’.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/major-events-evaluation-frameworks 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/high-needs-funding-arrangements-2026-to-2027 10:00 Added: ‘High needs import/export digital form guidance’ and ‘2026 to 2027 import/export adjustment: notifying DfE of data errors.’

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/office-for-students-fee-charging-model 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:59 The following documents have been updated: Chapter A2: Claims, Chapter A3: Revision, Chapter A4: Supersession, suspension and termination, Chapter D2: Third Party Deductions UC, JSA and ESA and Chapter D3: Deductions from benefit in respect of FRM and CMD UC, JSA and ESA. The ADM summary of changes has been updated to reflect these updates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/freedom-from-violence-and-abuse-a-cross-government-strategy 09:58 Added accessible versions of the following Welsh documents: volumes 1 and 2 of the strategy, ‘what works to reduce violence against women and girls’, and ‘men and boys explanatory note’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/youth-intervention-court-pilot-expression-of-interest 09:49 Eligible Expression of Interest locations published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/spc-update-librela-solution-for-injection-for-dogs 09:46 First published.

News and communications