UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-09

/government/speeches/we-continue-to-call-on-kosovo-and-serbia-to-resolve-outstanding-disagreements-through-the-eu-facilitated-dialogue-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-coun 18:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/industrial-strategy-quarterly-update-january-to-march-2026 18:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/business-secretary-champions-flagship-investment-in-uks-largest-gigafactory 18:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-8-april-2026 17:17 Following publication, Australia, Estonia, Latvia and Portugal confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/government/publications/grant-agreement-examples-for-the-social-and-affordable-homes-programme-2026-to-2036 17:06 Attachment title error amended alongside reordering of list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/natural-mineral-water-how-to-produce-and-label-in-england 16:59 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements and the permitted treatments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-chemist-conference-23-24-june-2026-registration-open 16:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:54 Emergency Lock Closure added – Shiplake Lock (Thursday 9 April 2026 until further notice).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shiplake-lock-repair-works-2026-river-closure-notice 16:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/spring-water-rules-for-local-authorities 16:46 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements, transportation rules, and microbiological requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/natural-mineral-water-rules-for-local-authorities 16:46 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements and the permitted treatments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointments-to-the-animals-in-science-committee-april-2026 16:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 16:30 Seizure for April 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/privacy-information-relating-to-honours-nominations 16:23 Updated the address for the Honours Secretariat

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-732-mf-amendment-1-guidance-for-shipowners-fishing-vessel-owners-seafarers-and-fishers-affected-by-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east 16:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/spring-water-how-to-produce-and-label 16:16 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements and microbiological requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 15:48 Updated to fix broken link to Statistical Considerations PDF

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-offices-community-and-common-transit 15:48 The file ‘List of Community and Common Transit UK offices’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 15:39 MCA Approved Training provider list updated x 46

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/knife-homicides-down-27-after-63000-knives-taken-off-streets--2 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 15:35 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 13 to Sunday 19 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-fraud-risk-assessment-fra-accelerator 15:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/schools-in-knife-crime-hotspots-to-get-targeted-support 15:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/batteries-data-service-levels-producer-responsibility-regulatory-services 15:30 Added Batteries data service levels for 2026. Removed Battery data service levels for 2023 as they are no longer required.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registrars-rules 15:20 Updated Registrar’s (Requirements Applicable to Electronic Form Documents) Rules 2022 to include ZIP portal for package accounts service and removed the provision for the CATO and HMRC Joint Filing services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/knife-crime-hotspots-to-see-surge-in-police-operations 15:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/what-do-phds-think-about-our-placement-scheme 15:04 Additional testimony added.

News and communications

/government/publications/land-charges-act-and-rules-notices-directions-and-fees-guide 15:00 Suspension of notice 2 from 8pm on Friday 22 May 2026 until 11.59pm on Sunday 24 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notices-under-the-land-registration-rules-2003 15:00 Suspension of notices from 8pm on Friday 22 May 2026 until 11.59pm on Sunday 24 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/get-medicines-to-nhs-patients-earlier-via-the-mhra-nice-aligned-pathway 14:54 Added video of webinar on the launch of the MHRA-NICE Aligned Pathway and Integrated Scientific Advice services

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-assessment-procedure-for-medicines 14:53 Added video of webinar on the launch of the MHRA-NICE Aligned Pathway and Integrated Scientific Advice services

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:52 Thursday 09 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-get-integrated-scientific-advice-from-the-mhra-and-nice 14:52 Added video of webinar on the launch of the MHRA-NICE Aligned Pathway and Integrated Scientific Advice services

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 14:46 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in zone around a premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire (AIV 2026/15) the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/publications/business-events 14:38 Annual meeting for INTA taking place in London (2 to 6 May 2026) added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20268893924 14:36 OFSI General Licence INT/2026/8893924 extended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-circulars-2026 14:34 Added the Housing Benefit Subsidy circular ‘S3/2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2026 14:25 Added the Housing Benefit adjudication circular ‘A5/2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jsp-317-joint-service-safety-regulations-for-the-joint-storage-and-handling-of-fuels-lubricants-f-l 14:20 The attachments “JSP 317: defence fuels policy, organisation and safety regulations – Part 1 – Directive” and “JSP 317: defence fuels policy, organisation and safety regulations – Part 2 – Guidance” have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bl5-2ap-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbb3846kda001 14:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl12-9ew-isabella-naylor-leyland-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3420mma001 14:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 14:09 Removal of information about Presidential, Parliamentary and local elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 14:09 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3059

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg4-9dj-ms-caroline-gutteridge-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3228mka001 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 14:08 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5954

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:08 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4464

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 14:08 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2560

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr4-8pq-cornish-lithium-geothermal-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3229mla001 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba13-4el-fairwood-lakes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3628md 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba12-7ds-david-hankey-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3029mva001 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn21-9hu-keith-gordon-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3325mda001 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu26-6ht-andrew-brettell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3524lca001 14:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox4-4ga-morgan-sindall-construction-and-infrastructure-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3929msa001 14:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/precision-bred-plants-releasing-and-marketing 14:00 Updated the guidance on submitting a marketing notice for a precision bred plant. Clarified the details you must include about genetic changes for point 5 of your marketing notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports 14:00 Added list for week 15 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukeuropean-forest-institute-host-country-agreement-ts-no162026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/review-of-approved-document-b-fire-safety-guidance 13:59 The consultation period’s been extended until 1 July.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/tr3-6rr-amer-shafi-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3124mda001 13:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 13:53 APP/R3650/L/25/3367193 decision

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-company-tax-return-guide 13:44 Information for boxes 540, 541, 650, 663, 665, 688, 689, 691, 692, 693, 694, 713, 714, 721, 722, 723, 774, 726, 727, 733, 734, 741, 742, 743, 744, 737, 738, 746, 747, 748, 749, 751, 752, 760, 770, 772,773, 775, 885 and 886 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/edition-4-ready-steady-file 13:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250150-265-267-church-road-bristol-bs5-9hu 13:05 Decision Notice and Statement of reasons

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/27th-anniversary-of-the-nato-response-to-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-kosovo-uk-statement-to-the-osce-march-2026 12:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/mod-service-police-privacy-notice 12:17 Page title updated from ‘MOD Service Police Privacy Notice’ to ‘MOD Law Enforcement Privacy Notices’. The ‘Details’ section has been updated with more information on the purposes for which MOD may process personal data for law enforcement purposes. Translated versions of the privacy notices have been uploaded.German-, Estonian-, and Polish-language versions of the MOD Service Police – Body Worn Video Privacy Notice have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 12:12 Updated Ceased and Suspended list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 12:12 Updated ACSPs list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes 12:02 Updated information about the size of the grant provided and the length of the programme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 12:01 Revision approved

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-euss-status-automation-update-april-2026 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/call-for-input-on-potential-powers-to-protect-the-uk-from-adverse-economic-pressure 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/defence-secretary-no9-speech-09-april-2026 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-exposes-covert-russian-submarine-operation-in-and-around-uk-waters 11:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/50-million-boost-for-defence-businesses-in-plymouth-and-the-south-west-with-new-defence-growth-deal 11:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/victims-and-bereaved-get-more-time-to-challenge-lenient-sentences 11:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/aaa-screening-process-to-submit-key-performance-indicator-data 11:24 Added Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening: Extraction of programme standards data 2026-27

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/aaa-screening-quality-standards-and-service-objectives 11:24 Added programme standards valid for data collected from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/india 11:20 Removal of information about paper forms being available for the e-arrival card (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-accessibility-statement 11:18 Clarified that this page refers specifically to the ‘Report packaging data’ service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-collect-your-packaging-data-for-extended-producer-responsibility 11:14 In ‘Example 2: Heat pumps made abroad’, added that the organisation should collect and report the weight of the shrink wrap in kilograms.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/current-inspections 11:14 The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:13 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:13 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/inspection-announcement-an-inspection-of-the-home-offices-engagement-with-local-authorities-in-the-planning-and-development-of-asylum-accommodation 11:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/offshore-installations-with-a-un-code-for-trade-and-transport-locations-unlocode 11:05 The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 legislation has been made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/counting-rules-for-recorded-crime 11:02 Crime Recording Rules; page 57, Finished Rule for Conduct Crime (line 3 of the last paragraph), reference to S4 and S4A Public Order removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/industrial-strategy-quarterly-update-october-to-december-2025 11:02 A minor correction has been made to the investment announcement table following an error identified post-publication. Uniper’s £6.95 billion investment announcement has been removed, as this relates to their core European markets rather than solely the UK. As a result, investment commitments made into the 8 Industrial Strategy growth-driving sectors (IS-8) over October to December 2025 have been revised from ‘£79.28 billion’ to ‘£72.33 billion’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/barriers-to-work-removed-for-disabled-benefit-claimants-as-landmark-legislation-introduced 11:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/taking-and-giving-evidence-by-video-link-from-abroad 10:56 Changes to Bangladesh, China, Dominica and St Kitts and Nevis to reflect new rules for those countries.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-for-science-strategy-uk-universities-joint-statement 10:41 Signatory added: Professor Elena Gaura, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor Research, Coventry University.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/breast-screening-ultrasound-scanners-standards 10:21 Replaced PDF with HTML

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-report-to-athena 10:16 Updated secret network email address to: 'Athenasubmissions@dstl.s.mil.uk'

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:12 River Thames: river conditions updated for Thursday 9 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/controlled-drugs-domestic-licences 10:08 Guidance updated with new section on application status enquiries.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 10:04 Information Management Standard added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta 10:00 An ETA can now be used to travel to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, as well as the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-uk-eta-app 10:00 An ETA can now be used to travel to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, as well as the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-a-new-chair-to-the-independent-advisory-panel-on-deaths-in-custody 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/faster-approvals-for-clean-energy-projects-to-protect-families-from-rising-bills 09:58 Added quotes from Sizewell C and Lighthouse Green Fuels

News and communications

/government/news/greater-together-la-the-largest-ever-uk-trade-mission-to-the-us-attracts-major-corporate-sponsors 09:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/certificate-of-agreement-airports-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 09:40 Code GBCULESPTMLES for Daedalus [Solent] Airfield, Lee-on-Solent has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 09:38 Code GBAUOYLLHRDRS for RST Direct Ltd in Poyle has been added.Code GBAUASDLHRZGX for Fuxin Express UK Intl Ltd in Ashford has been added.Code GBAUSVIDOGRSL for Regency Shipping Ltd in Ashford has been added.Code GBAUWDRLHRZIX for Hub E-Com Logistics in Drayton has been added.Code GBAUWELEMADFE for DFDS Logistics Ltd in Kettering has been added.The address for St Mark Services Limited (Code GBAUSLLLHRQIX) has been updated.The address for TABS Logistics Ltd (Code GBAUMAWSTNTAB1) has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trial-date-windows-for-chancery-division 09:33 Updated lead times

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 09:33 Annexes i, ii and iii have been updated with guidance around new charity compliance measures. Annex viii has been renamed ‘Annex viii tainted charity donations on or before 5 April 2026’. A new attachment ‘Annex viii A: tainted charity donations on or after 6 April 2026’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/amr-and-hcai-research-and-interventions 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/amr-and-hcai-surveillance-epidemiology-and-data-modelling 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/amr-and-hcai-outbreak-response 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/antimicrobial-resistance-amr 09:30 Updated the title to reflect AMR as part of VDEC.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-capabilities-at-ukhsa 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statistics-on-international-development 09:30 Added new publication: Provisional UK ODA spend for 2025.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-list-quarterly-hcai-statistical-release 09:30 April 2026 PRA list added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/police-powers-and-procedures-in-england-and-wales-201112-user-guide 09:30 Updated to accompany the publication of ‘Police custody and pre-charge bail, year ending March 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-cbam-policy-summary 09:30 Page updated alongside the publication of draft secondary legislation and force of law notices on the monitoring and verification of emissions data for CBAM to include a summary of CBAM policy in those areas.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-cbam-communications-resources 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/galliford-try-limited-npswr046541-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/statistics-on-international-development 09:30 New publication added: Provisional UK Official Development Assistance spend 2025.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/draft-regulations-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-cbam-emissions-and-verification 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/statistics-on-international-development-provisional-uk-official-development-assistance-spend-2025 09:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/marketing-fertilising-products-in-the-uk-regulatory-reform 09:15 The consultation closing date has changed to 10 June 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/fishing-regulations-the-blue-book 09:06 Amendment SI 2026/105 added to F6.10.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 09:01 SaBC User Guide updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/criminal-legal-aid-manual 09:00 Manual updated to reflect uprated benefit rates and include additional guidance. See page 6 for a summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-npt-pathfinder-selection-process 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/science-training-strengthens-reporting-by-journalists-from-ghana-and-nigeria 08:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 08:46 Removed ‘temporarily unavailable’ from Dr A Henderson.Added Dr S Ranka’s email address.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ask-hmrc-for-information-about-a-trust 08:42 The guidance has been updated to clarify who and in what circumstances a trust data request can be sent to HMRC.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hydrogen-investment-fuels-south-yorkshires-next-industrial-era 07:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/common-travel-area 01:00 Updated to include Crown Dependency issued electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for travel to the UK, and amendments to the ETA requirements for travel from the Crown Dependencies to the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/excise-notice-197a-excise-goods-holding-and-movement 00:15 We have removed ‘registration as an owner of duty suspended excise goods in warehouse’ from Section 1. Under ‘Help us improve this notice’ we’ve removed the email address and updated the postal address.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england 00:01 Being in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) no longer means you have to keep your birds housed. You can now let your birds outside again unless you’re in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. You must continue to follow the mandatory biosecurity measures.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-housing-your-birds-safely 00:01 Being in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) no longer means you have to keep your birds housed. You can now let your birds outside again unless you’re in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. You must continue to follow the mandatory biosecurity measures.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-how-to-prevent-it-and-stop-it-spreading 00:01 Being in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) no longer means you have to keep your birds housed. You can now let your birds outside again unless you’re in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. You must continue to follow the mandatory biosecurity measures.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-flu-rules-if-you-keep-game-birds 00:01 Being in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) no longer means you have to keep your birds housed. You can now let your birds outside again unless you’re in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. You must continue to follow the mandatory biosecurity measures.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 00:01 Being in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) no longer means you have to keep your birds housed. You can now let your birds outside again unless you’re in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. You must continue to follow the mandatory biosecurity measures.

News and communications

2026-04-08

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-crown-prince-of-saudi-arabia-his-royal-highness-mohammed-bin-salman-8-april-2026 22:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/faster-approvals-for-clean-energy-projects-to-protect-families-from-rising-bills 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/min-690-guidance-on-the-mca-oral-examination-booking-the-issue-of-notices-of-eligibility-noes-and-the-online-oral-examination-processes 19:28 Amended section 12.2 (appeals relating to Part B/Online Oral Exam) to make clear that candidates cannot apply for a resit until their appeal has concluded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-8-april-2026 18:47 Following publication, Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Finland confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/government/publications/8-april-2026-synergy-programme-summary-business-case 18:09 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/apply-to-the-advocate-generals-panel-of-northern-ireland-special-advocates 17:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-must-honour-the-dedication-of-humanitarian-and-un-personnel-on-the-front-lines-through-action-to-protect-them-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-coun 17:23 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 17:02 Addition of information about crossing the Saudi-Kuwait border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukrainian-nationals-in-the-uk-visa-support 17:02 Updated the information on the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/public-sector-leadership-development 17:00 Updated the contents on the entire page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/further-submissions 16:53 ‘Further submissions’ updated to reflect the validity requirements introduced to the Immigration Rules on 8 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drought-management-for-england 16:51 Following the drought of 2025, we have reviewed and updated our ‘Drought: how it is managed in England’ document to ensure it is still fit for purpose and reflects the events of the 2025 drought. Key changes include a summary of 2025 drought, updated facts and figures, lessons from 2025 and minor updates throughout.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/webfiling-issue-information-and-updates 16:51 ‘What happened’ and ‘What we’re doing next’ – Updated with latest information on our investigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 16:42 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 8 April 2026

News and communications

/guidance/placing-ce-or-ce-and-ukni-marked-products-on-the-market-in-northern-ireland 16:30 Introduction sentence updated to clarify the scope of the guide in terms of the steps businesses need to take when placing a product on the market in Northern Ireland using Conformité Européenne (CE), or CE and UKNI markings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/make-work-pay-transfer-of-undertakings-protection-of-employment-regulations 16:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-draft-code-of-practice-on-trade-union-right-of-access 16:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-trade-union-right-of-access 16:30 Government response to the consultation added to the page.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/young-futures-hubs 16:29 New table added to differentiate between Local Youth Transformation revenue funding and Young Futures Hub revenue funding

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-anti-avoidance-information-notices-ccfs88 16:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hepatitis-b-migrant-health-guide 16:10 Rewritten for clarity and update to links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hepatitis-c-migrant-health-guide 16:10 Updated links.

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/government/publications/nw7-4hr-mr-adam-pettitt-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3521lva001 16:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kt24-6al-castle-eaton-construction-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3624mxa001 16:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/completing-the-ct600p-page-for-creative-industries-reliefs 15:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-690-guidance-on-the-mca-oral-examination-booking-the-issue-of-notices-of-eligibility-noes-and-the-online-oral-examination-processes 15:56 MIN 690 Amendment 6 published. Significant changes are to the Code of Practice – 1.8 (cancel/reschedule policy) and 2.7 (IT connection issues). Also new section 10 added on Part A – Reasonable adjustments, clarity on Part A appeals and updates on which teams to contact.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:53 Wednesday 08 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/seventh-uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-call-for-evidence 15:53 Added the Welsh translation: Seithfed Cynllun Gweithredu Cenedlaethol y DU ar gyfer Llywodraeth Agored: galw am dystiolaeth

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/software-developers-providing-entry-summary-declaration-support 15:46 The details of software provided by CustomsLink have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn22-2eb-michael-hanchett-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3220mpa001 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ehe-and-cme-data-collection-guide-and-validation-rules 15:36 Updated the ‘EHE and CME data collection 2025 to 2026: guide’. The version history lists the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 15:30 Added Month in Focus video for March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo16-4up-carnaby-grindale-ergham-and-rudston-joint-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3925mna001 15:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co5-9df-indaver-rivenhall-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3823mwa001 15:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu32-1eb-david-bower-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3728mja001 15:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-of-four-commissioners-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission 15:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dsa-dfsr-02-aerodrome-rescue-fire-fighting-arff-regulations 15:22 Updated the Defence Aerodrome Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Regulations and added a new Regulatory Notice on their update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quality-assurance-framework-version-10-qaf-v10 15:19 Representations- Applicant Guidance – file attachment createdRepresentations- Update Service Applicant Guidance – file attachment created

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-software-developers-providing-customs-declaration-support 15:13 The details of software provided by CustomsLink have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-updated-selection-process 15:12 Published the latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/your-right-to-buy-your-home-a-guide--2 15:11 Updated Your right to buy your home: a guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/right-to-buy-a-guide-for-local-authorities 15:10 Updated Right to Buy: a guide for local authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/hungary 15:08 Addition of information that national elections will be held on 12 April 2026 (see ‘Political situation’ on ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/call-for-views-on-enterprise-connected-device-security 15:03 Added the government’s response to the call for views on enterprise connected device security.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-approves-uks-largest-power-producing-solar-farm 14:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hmrc-your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure 14:56 The address to send disclosures to has been updated in section ‘Other potential liabilities you can tell us about in your disclosure’.The contact address has been changed in section ‘If you leave something important out of your disclosure’ and in section ‘If you’re unhappy with HMRC’s service’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/essex-skip-hire-boss-and-firm-plead-guilty-to-waste-crime-charges 14:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/opgs-approach-to-family-care-payments 14:45 SD14 updated March/April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/springwell-solar-farm-development-consent-decision-announced 14:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/grant-agreement-examples-for-the-social-and-affordable-homes-programme-2026-to-2036 14:37 All Grant Agreement examples for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036 have been replaced with updated versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/extended-knife-surrender-arrangements-2025 14:36 Updated the ‘Surrender bins’ section to explain the role of Word 4 Weapons.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 14:29 Plans and hearing dates documents updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/giardia 14:25 Added link to ‘Gastrointestinal infections and outbreak statistics for England’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/borderlands-inclusive-growth-deal-privacy-notice 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-government-trial-advice-panel-role-and-membership 14:17 Updated with the latest version: ETAP Members List (March 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/moving-goods-into-out-of-or-through-northern-ireland 14:11 Removed details on the Movement Assistance Scheme as the scheme is now closed.

Brexit

/government/publications/list-of-maa-approved-organisations 14:03 An updated list of the MAA approved organizations has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dbs-launches-its-2026-2027-business-plan 14:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/civil-eligibility-keycard-2026 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/us-uk-financial-regulatory-working-group-winter-2026-joint-statement 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ukmongolia-agreement-concerning-air-services-ts-no172026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 14:00 Renamed and re-ordered attachments. Refreshed the A to Z. Split the ‘Public health exclusion periods in children and young people’s settings’ out from the ‘Infection prevention tools and resources for children and young people’s settings’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 13:53 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/probation-service-public-protection-inspection-action-plans 13:50 East of England Probation public protection action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-8-april-2026 13:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/safe-access 13:44 Fully updated text including a new blog link for further information and a link to an updated guidance video with British Sign Language interpretation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-live-fish-and-shellfish-for-aquaculture-and-ornamental 13:44 Replaced link to PDF exporter authorisation form with link to new online form

Guidance and regulation