UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-22

/government/news/sfo-launch-appeal-into-suspected-home-heating-insulation-fraud 11:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/establish-a-political-fund 11:40 Guidance on establishing a political fund updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-registered-businesses-list 11:39 The list has been updated with 11 additions and 10 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 11:36 Updated details for Dr M Jackson in Northumberland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enterprise-space-category 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:28 Information about ‘National Insurance refunds’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/issue-a-requirement-to-assist-notice 11:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-report-the-first-1000-days-a-renewed-focus 11:09 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/british-seafood-goes-global-with-15-million-annual-boost 11:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/review-of-vandemoortele-delifrance-deal-moves-to-in-depth-investigation 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/unmanaged-conflicts-of-interest-increase-risk-of-financial-abuse-in-charities-regulator-warns 10:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-standards 10:45 Extensive amendments to FASP standards, including new attachment (‘standards valid for data collected from 1 April 2026’) incorporating FASP-S09 to S12.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 10:44 Deleted past events and added 1 new event: Protecting Water – Actions for Farmers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-handbook 10:43 Multiple updates and amendments to ‘Overview’, ‘Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome’, ‘Prenatal Diagnosis’, ‘Quality Assurance’, ‘Education and training’ in FASP handbook. Incorporation of material from ‘Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome: non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)’ (now withdrawn), including ‘NIPT screening request form: minimum data field requirements’ and ‘Lower chance result templates’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-gatherings-licences 10:34 Updated guidance to reflect that from 21 April 2026 a new general licence is in place for poultry. You can use the general licence to hold gatherings of galliformes and ratites.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:29 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:29 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-education-and-skills-funding-allocations-guidance 10:26 Updated ‘Adult education and skills funding allocation technical guidance: 2026 to 2027’ to include adult skills fund and advanced learner loan allocation calculation details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:16 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 22 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 10:14 Updated: Holbeach Air Weapons Range: out of hours activity

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/anniversary-statement-boeing-737-800-g-crux 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/drainage-charges-for-occupiers-of-land-lincolnshire-northamptonshire-and-east-anglia 10:00 Added information about what to do when there’s a change of occupier of the land, and a link to the new ‘Report a change of occupier’ form. Changed the applicable area from ‘the Anglian area’ to ‘Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and East Anglia’ to accurately reflect up to date Environment Agency area names. Updated the charges for 2026 to 2027, and added details of exemptions to the charge.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/ccus-future-network-strategy 10:00 Published the summary of responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-reforming-the-senior-managers-certification-regime 10:00 Consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/poll-reveals-publics-most-iconic-trade-marks-as-register-turns-150 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/anniversary-statement-zenair-ch601-hds-g-chzs 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026 09:58 added link to alternative formats page

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 09:53 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 09:40 DP approval

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-005-digital 09:34 The email address for enquiries has been changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/day-group-limited-npswr046507-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-13-and-14-state-pension-credit-staff-guide 09:30 Updated the following: DMG Vol 13 Ch 78: State Pension Credit: additional amounts and special groups, DMG Vol 13 Ch 79: Payment questions, DMG Vol 13: Summary of changes from December 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-4-5-6-and-7-jobseekers-allowance-and-income-support-staff-guide 09:30 Updated the following: DMG Vol 4 Ch 23: Normal amount payable, DMG Vol 4: Summary of changes from December 2020, DMG Vol 5 Ch 26: Employed earners, DMG Vol 5 Ch 27: Self-employed earners and share fishermen, DMG Vol 5: Summary of changes from March 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-8-and-9-employment-and-support-allowance-staff-guide 09:30 Updated the following: DMG Vol 8 Ch 42: Limited capability for work and limited capability for work-related activity, DMG Vol 8 Ch 44: Normal amount payable and components, DMG Vol 8 Ch 46: ESA, Payment questions, DMG Vol 8: Summary of changes from December 2020, DMG Vol 9 Ch 49: Earnings of employed earners, DMG Vol 9: Summary of changes from August 2021.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-10-benefits-for-incapacity-disability-maternity-and-bereavement-staff-guide 09:30 Updated DMG Vol 10 Ch 60: Carer’s Allowance and DMG Vol 10: Summary of changes from January 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-memos-staff-guide 09:30 Added ‘DMG Memo 02/26: Rates for Income Tax, Benefit Rates and Social Security Contributions from April 2026’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/united-utilities-water-limited-npswr046534-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-chief-regulators-rebuke-wjec-cbac-ltd 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/security-ministers-speech-to-cyberuk-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ofquals-chief-regulator-issues-first-rebuke-to-exam-board-for-rule-breaches 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/property-business-arrangements-involving-hybrid-partnerships-and-indemnities-spotlight-63a 09:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/communiques-from-the-interministerial-group-for-safety-security-and-migration 09:19 Published the latest communiqué from 12 November 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/bs11-9dl-veolia-es-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3220mva001 09:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-to-action-for-ai-companies-to-work-with-uk-government-on-national-cyber-defence 09:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules 09:00 Added a link to the 2026 to 2027 funding rules which have been published separately.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-rules-and-assessment-plan-guidance-2026-to-2027 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/identifying-and-managing-conflicts-of-interest-in-a-charity-cc29 09:00 This guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sheep-and-goats-movement-general-licence 08:27 ‘General licence for the movement of sheep and goats Part I’ updated. Mentions of ‘SouthWestern’ and the ‘ARAMS’ movement reporting service replaced with current details: The Livestock Information Service (LIS) and LIS movement reporting service, with LIS address and useful links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-launches-handbook-to-boost-transnational-education-with-malaysia 07:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 75 amendment before the Court EP4151181 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7144 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-france-to-lead-multinational-strait-of-hormuz-military-planning-conference 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ofgem-transformed-to-strengthen-protections-for-energy-consumers 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-21

/government/news/joint-statement-by-president-macron-and-prime-minister-starmer-co-chairs-of-the-international-summit-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-17-april-2026 18:49 Additional signatories added.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-call-for-greater-efforts-to-protect-women-and-girls-and-indigenous-and-afro-colombian-communities-in-colombia-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-counc 18:11 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/new-eu-rules-for-pet-travel-for-gb-residents 17:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/united-states-knowledge-base-profile 16:58 Updated the legitimacy and parental responsibility section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/laos-knowledge-base-profile 16:58 Updated with information about parental responsibility in Laos.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-talent-eligible-prestigious-prize-lists 16:56 Updated the lists of prizes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026-alternative-formats 16:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 16:48 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 16:37 Updated list of ACSPs

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 16:31 Deleted past events and added 7 new events: EWCO application training day, Woodland creation farm walk – Huntingford Farm, The Challenges of Managing a Woodland in the High Weald of Kent, CSHT Deer & Squirrel Impact Surveys, Heathfield Show, Northumberland County Show and the Great Yorkshire Show.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grant-agreement-examples-for-the-social-and-affordable-homes-programme-2026-to-2036 16:31 The following grant agreement examples have all been replaced with updated versions: Example of a Registered Provider or Local Authority Grant Agreement for the SAHP 2026 to 2036, Example of a Consortium Grant Agreement for the SAHP 2026 to 2036, Example of an Unregistered Body Agreed Transfer Grant Agreement for the SAHP 2026 to 2036, Example of an Unregistered Body Retention Model Grant Agreement for the SAHP 2026 to 2036 and Example of a Strategic Partnership Developer Delivery Unregistered Body Grant Agreement for the SAHP 2026 to 2036.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-technical-competency-frameworks 16:03 The Governance Technical Competency Framework has been updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 15:58 Addition of information about crossing the Saudi-Kuwait border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-654-m-engineering-and-electro-technical-officer-oral-exam-syllabus-amendment-1 15:49 Expiry date extended from 01 May 2026 to 01 May 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-653-m-deck-oral-exam-syllabus-amendment-1 15:47 Expiry date extended from 01 May 2026 to 01 May 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-the-ukraine-permission-extension-scheme 15:45 Published new Ukrainian and Russian translations.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registrars-rules 15:45 ‘Registrar’s Rules – Volume 9 : Identity Verification by Authorised Corporate Service Providers’ – attachment updated and text added to amendments: eVisa and insurance documents added to the list of approved evidence.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/move-to-the-uk-if-youre-from-ukraine 15:45 Published a new Ukrainian translation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme 15:44 Published new Russian and Ukrainian translations.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/support-for-family-members-of-british-nationals-in-ukraine-and-ukrainian-nationals-in-ukraine-and-the-uk 15:44 Published new Russian and Ukrainian translations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-support-organisation-overseas-guides-spain 15:44 ‘Global Support Organisation overseas guides: Spain’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-for-veterans-diagnosed-with-diffuse-mesothelioma 15:42 One off lump sum payment has changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/53-01-048-n-01-47-454-e-petrofac-facilities-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwb3053tua001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:40 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated, Tuesday 21 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-npt-pathfinder-selection-process 15:40 The NPT Pathfinder engagement event will take place on Friday 8 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-become-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance 15:39 Updated: Application process and guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 15:38 Timescales have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-720-m-transforming-seafarer-training-the-uks-modernised-officer-qualifications-syllabus 15:37 Links added to associated MSNs.Proofing changes made to attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip16-4ur-sizewell-c-limited-eprgb3246uq-environmental-permit-application-advertisement 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip16-4ur-sizewell-c-limited-eprab3142ug-environmental-permit-application-advertisement 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sending-car-data-to-hmrc-payrolling-car-benefit 15:28 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-710-m-amendment-1-written-and-digital-assessment-dates-deck-and-engineer-officers 15:26 Annex 1 amended. Date of May 2026 Chief Mate Digital Assessment has been corrected from 22 May 2026 to 20 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/world-bank-group-and-international-monetary-fund-2026-spring-meetings-development-committee-uk-governors-statement 15:20 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/world-bank-group-and-international-monetary-fund-2026-spring-meetings-development-committee-plenary-baroness-chapmans-remarks 15:20 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/merger-of-the-bnfl-ukaea-and-awe-worker-epidemiology-studies-into-nrrw 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/inworks2-an-update-to-the-inworks-study 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/inworks-collaborative-study-using-nrrw-data 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pilot-study-health-data-and-effects-from-radiation-exposure 15:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-a-fishery-cropping-water-or-aquaponic-system 15:04 Added a link to the new ‘Make a change to a registered fishery, cropping water or aquaponic system’ service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/make-a-change-to-a-registered-fishery-cropping-water-or-aquaponic-system 15:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nrrw-data-publications-by-study-team 15:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-registry-for-radiation-workers-privacy-notice 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-registry-for-radiation-workers-guidance 15:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-ai-tools-when-contacting-dbs 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scotland-firing-times 14:53 Deleted March firing times. Updated phone numbers on April firing times and added May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/senior-traffic-commissioner-statutory-document-summaries 14:43 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-devolved-grant-determination-letters-2026 14:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-a-phone-call-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 14:39 Information about ‘Understanding views on tax prosecutions’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam 14:35 Addition of information about digital arrival card and updated information about road travel (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-government-records-relating-to-the-troubles-published-by-the-national-archives 14:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:24 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 14:18 List of featured recalls and alerts updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-investment-accelerator-competition-round-2 14:06 Added the deliverability assessment template (business case) document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-specialised-committee-on-goods 14:00 Minutes of the Fifth Trade Specialised Committee on Goods, 6 November 2025, added to page.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/chancellor-statement-to-parliament 13:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/letter-to-the-chair-and-chief-executive-of-the-regulator-of-social-housing 13:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/animal-sentience-committee-impact-of-definitions-of-animals-in-law 13:43 Updated the information below table 1 to fix an error.

News and communications

/government/publications/sk10-1je-luke-oconnor-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3658tka001 13:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/school-food-standards-updating-the-legislative-framework 13:35 We have added British Sign Language and Easy Read versions of the consultation document.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/the-era-of-clean-energy-security 13:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/continuing-airworthiness-management-organisation-camo-modules 13:28 The continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) modules summary and course aim have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 13:19 Code GBAULHRLHRJZS for Aviation Servicing Company Limited T/A ASC Cargo Handling in Hounslow has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 13:15 Schedule 3 Projects – updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:15 SNS Activity Tracker – updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-accounts-payable-manager 13:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 13:11 Seizures for April added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-anthony-jewell 13:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/emma-douglas-appointed-new-chair-of-the-pensions-regulator 13:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 12:44 Accessible html version of guidance added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/raising-a-concern-with-the-charity-commission-cc47 12:24 Guidance has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-and-social-media 12:21 Guidance has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/legal-aid-provider-survey-2026 12:15 Information has been updated.

News and communications

/government/news/up-to-2-million-available-for-riverine-relief 12:13 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/filing-your-companys-confirmation-statement 11:56 When to file your confirmation statement – Added information on how to check your confirmation date and filing deadline and sign up for email filing reminders. Updated the guidance about the review period to make it clearer when it ends and what happens if you file early.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-carry-out-sanctioned-trade-through-otsi 11:46 Webpage title and URL updated from ‘Apply for a licence to provide sanctioned trade services’ to ‘Apply for a licence to carry out sanctioned trade through OTSI’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority-draft-business-plan-2026-to-2029-for-consultation 11:43 Details of outcome added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/map-the-gap-phase-3 11:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:30 New restriction notice for RunThrough Marlow Triathlon (Sun 24 May 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/runthrough-marlow-triathlon-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-commissioners-of-the-forestry-commission-appointed 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-revisions-and-adjustments 11:29 The excel and opendoc attachments have been replaced with the latest editions for April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-local-authority-payment-calculations-2026-to-2027 11:20 Link has been added to local authority costs and performance model worked examples.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-with-the-environmental-regulator-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging 11:19 In the section called ‘Who must register’, updated the ‘Find a registered compliance scheme’ link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/antibiotics-and-menb-vaccination-to-be-offered-to-young-people-in-dorset 11:18 Added ‘Anyone attending Atlantic Academy, Kingston Maurward Academy and Coastland Academy will be invited for antibiotics and vaccination this week.’

News and communications

/government/news/vacancy-inspector-of-air-accidents-recorded-data-closing-24-may-2026 11:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/claim-for-a-refund-if-youve-paid-hmrc-too-much-on-your-paye-bill 11:15 The ‘work out why you overpaid’ section has been updated to make it clear about not using the form to get a refund for an employee in the current tax year. Information added about applying for financial help if you cannot pay for the tax refund yourself.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/living-in-initial-accommodation 11:03 This guidance has been updated throughout. Translations have been published in the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Kurdish, Pashto, Persian, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, Urdu, Vietnamese.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designs-practice-notice-dpn-0126-practice-in-respect-of-graphic-symbolsicons-graphicalweb-user-interfaces-and-animated-designs 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/transitional-energy-certificates 10:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme-round-2-innovation-funding-competition 10:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reformed-national-pricing-reforms-to-siting-and-investment-levers 10:55 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:52 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 21 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-investment-accelerator-competition-round-2 10:45 Updated with information about round 2 of the competition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/electricity-network-infrastructure-consents-land-access-and-rights 10:45 Published government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 10:42 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with one amendment and one addition to the ‘Produce and submit CT600’, ‘iXBRL integrated Software Application providers’, ‘iXBRL Managed Tagging Service providers’ and ‘iXBRL Conversion Software Application providers’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/travel-to-switzerland-for-work 10:27 Link to canton specific guidance added to applying for a visa section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-by-products-legislation-for-england-exemptions 10:26 Made minor changes to the information under the ‘Authorisation A4’ heading to make it clearer.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mhra-fees 10:21 Amended the costs for the Annual Compliance Report to align to regulation 22.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 10:19 Information about ‘Making Tax Digital – research for quarterly update reminder letters’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/interministerial-group-for-trade-communique-4-march-2026 10:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 10:11 Added South East April firing times and deleted March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:03 The address for Trans Global Freight Management Limited (Code GBAUSBYLHRTRX) has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:00 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:00 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-growth-fund-scotland-wales-and-northern-ireland 09:55 Added Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/post-office-glo-scheme-to-close-following-successful-delivery 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rsh-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-executive 09:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/policy-note-draft-statutory-instrument-amending-the-cryptoasset-regulations 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:30 Added ADM Memo 05/26: Rates for Income Tax, UC benefit rates and social security contributions from April 2026. Updated: Chapter F3: Housing costs element – Support for renters; Chapter G2: Limited capability for work; Chapter H4: Earned income, self-employed earnings; Chapter M5: Claims for Universal Credit; Chapter M6: Effects of transition to Universal Credit; Chapter M7: Managed migration and transitional protection; Chapter S2: JSA and employed earners; Chapter U1: ESA conditions of entitlement; Chapter U2: ESA limited capability for work-related activity; Chapter V3: ESA, effect of work; Chapter V4: ESA and employed earners. The changes are listed in the updated ADM summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/a-streamlined-approach-to-payment-systems-regulation-consultation 09:30 Outcome for consultation added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/professor-sarah-sharples-appointed-to-the-council-for-science-and-technology 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/designated-recognised-stock-exchanges-section-1005-income-tax-act-2007 09:16 Borsa Istanbul and the Taiwan Stock Exchange have now been designated as recognised stock exchanges.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fifth-uk-eu-trade-cooperation-agreement-civil-society-forum-meeting-27-may-2026-apply-for-observer-status 09:00 First published.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-fintech-backed-to-embrace-future-payments-technology 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 09:00 The link to the recruitment advertisement for Science & Technology Ethics Advisory Committee Members has been removed due to its expiry.

News and communications

/guidance/vexatious-litigants 08:52 List updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-entertainers-list-of-approved-payers-in-the-middleman-scheme 08:08 The list of approved payers in the middleman scheme has been updated with one addition, one amendment and one deletion.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/decisive-action-to-break-influence-of-gas-on-electricity-prices 07:43 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/japan 02:27 Updated information about 7.7 magnitude earthquake (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-1-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 References to relevant legislation have been added to all Procedure Codes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 References to relevant legislation have been added to Additional Procedure Codes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-20

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 22:30 Update following an incident at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Estado de México (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/final-recommendations-for-the-national-memorial-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-announced-to-coincide-with-the-centenary-of-her-birth 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/russia-is-the-one-that-must-de-escalate-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:16 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/security-minister-statement-on-antisemitic-attacks 19:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:57 Corrected an error in the 17 April 2026 update to reflect that this is the fifth premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire where Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed and not the fourth.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-by-president-macron-and-prime-minister-starmer-co-chairs-of-the-international-summit-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-17-april-2026 17:51 Additional information added.

News and communications

/government/publications/medical-implications-of-less-lethal-weapons-expert-committee-register-of-interests 17:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-statement-on-the-appointment-of-peter-mandelson-20-april-2026 17:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-powers-to-protect-vital-free-speech-at-universities 17:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/antibiotics-and-menb-vaccination-to-be-offered-to-young-people-in-dorset 17:07 Updated with latest information.

News and communications

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-how-local-authority-payments-are-calculated 17:04 Updated some local authority payment values 2025 to 2026 for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:00 Shiplake Lock is now open for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spain-knowledge-base-profile 16:59 The nationality and identity documents sections have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase 16:48 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Conditions of Participation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/import-of-animal-products-returned-to-great-britain-iin-rptc1 16:48 We’ve updated sections 3 to 7 in relation to returning consignments rejected by the EU via a Great Britain border control post.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 16:47 Added OVS note 2026/24 – Amendments to process for returning consignments rejected at EU BCPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/portugal-knowledge-base-profile 16:40 The guidance has been updated to show how names appear in Portugal passports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nigeria-knowledge-base-profile 16:23 The guidance has been updated with information about parental responsibility in Nigeria.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mauritius-knowledge-base-profile 16:21 Updated with information about parental responsibility in Mauritius.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-manage-phase 16:20 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Key Performance Indicators

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:18 Removal of information about local elections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/malawi-knowledge-base-profile 16:18 The guidance has been updated with information about parental responsibility in Malawi.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/libya-knowledge-base-profile 16:12 The guidance has been updated with information about parental responsibility in Libya.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jordan-knowledge-base-profile 16:11 Updated the section ‘Jordan: documents’ to state that birth certificates may be laminated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:09 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2859

Guidance and regulation