UK Government advice update diffs

2026-10-05

/government/publications/free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools-and-local-authorities 17:45 Updated ‘Providing free school meals to families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF)’ and ‘Application form for free school meals from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF)’ with information about ‘targeted’ and ‘expanded’ income thresholds.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-will-press-for-practical-reforms-that-improve-the-uns-effectiveness-sharpen-accountability-and-deliver-value-for-money-uk-statement-at-the-un-f 17:35 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/holding-russia-accountable-for-its-war-against-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-warsaw-human-dimension-conference 17:32 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-introductory-statement-on-the-draft-resolution-on-sudan 17:06 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/unpaid-carers-action-plan-recognise-refer-reach-easy-read 16:52 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/live-facial-recognition-equality-impact-assessment-eia 16:47 Updated equality impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 16:42 HRA Spreadsheet – September 2026 added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-an-incident-action-plan-to-the-environment-agency 16:35 Support for water industry regulation incidents (WIRI) dry day spill incidents removed from the online service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/join-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa-for-schools 16:24 Updated the annual costs for academies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 16:24 Added inspection dates and survey details for Devon Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:23 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2883

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/good-machine-learning-practice-for-medical-device-development-guiding-principles 16:23 Updated MHRA contact email from: software@mhra.gov.uk to info@mhra.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-resource-management-training-and-support 16:22 Updated information on the application window for level 7 bursaries which closes on 20 October. Also updated information on free regional in-person training.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2781

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 16:14 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2491

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 16:14 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3224

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 16:14 Issues Report and Agenda added under ‘Hearing Documents’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:14 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2614

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores 16:00 Updated for 2026, with years rolled forward and references to the English Baccalaureate updated, as this was last included in key stage 4 performance measures up to and including academic year 2024 to 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iaa-adviser-registration-explained 15:59 The scope of Level 1 Advice and Assistance has been updated to incorporate administrative review applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-boost-for-young-people-in-rossendale-as-youth-hub-opens-to-support-them-towards-work 15:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 15:44 Information about ‘Self Assessment tax overdue’ and ‘VAT registration application updates’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure 15:38 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

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:33 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026, NOR vessel list for UK waters 2026, UK vessel list for external waters 2026 and EU vessel list for Jersey waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-abuse-policy-framework 15:31 Updated framework and annex.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 15:26 Removed the link to the ‘Movements from a bluetongue restricted zone or temporary control zone to the free area of Scotland to live information request form (EXD645(GB))’ as it has been archived.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monaco-knowledge-base-profile 15:22 This document has been updated in the Name alignment section about adding observations to a British passport and Legitimacy and parental responsibility section to add information about parental responsibility in Monaco

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 15:21 Updated approval dates for Welsh Mountain Zoo, The Stables, The Lakeland Trust for Natural Sciences, The Animal Rangers Community Centre CIC, Dartmoor Zoo and Charles River Laboratories. Also added a new entry Almas Falcons.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 15:17 New opinion 20/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/moldova-knowledge-base-profile 15:17 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ambassador-for-a-day-2026-british-embassy-invites-to-apply 15:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:02 87 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 3 October 2026. 18 new cases were confirmed in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-marine-equipment-approval-database 15:02 September 2026 version added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mauritius-knowledge-base-profile 14:55 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-data-collection-2026-notice 14:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mexico-knowledge-base-profile 14:49 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-apply-for-a-variation-to-your-marketing-authorisation 14:45 Added Appealing to CHM section which explains how to appeal to a Type II application refusal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-the-sponsorship-management-system-sms-user-manual 14:28 Updated to clarify that Level 2 users will no longer be able to access the SMS after 8 March 2027 and must be upgraded to Level 1 or they will be deactivated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 14:17 Revision to an Approved DP

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s6-2ap-mondelez-uk-confectionery-production-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3722sda001 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cites-uk-import-suspensions-negative-opinions 14:00 Replaced the list of import restrictions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cystic-fibrosis-screening-laboratory-handbook 13:45 Updated IRT cut off values as of October 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employability-skills-framework 13:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:28 Caversham Lock is open to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/warsaw-human-dimension-conference-2026-uk-statement-to-opening-session 13:07 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/new-contracts-to-improve-language-services-across-courts-and-tribunals 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ukaea-privacy-notice-for-employment 12:57 Updated version 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukaea-privacy-notice-customers-suppliers-partners-3rd-parties 12:56 Updated policy 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 12:29 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yjb-responds-to-cjb-wales-annual-report-and-anti-racism-report 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-10-benefits-for-incapacity-disability-maternity-and-bereavement-staff-guide 12:11 Updated DMG Chapter 62: Maternity Benefits and also DMG Vol 10: Summary of changes from January 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 12:07 Updated the document ‘Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 5 October 2026’ to update an incorrect date /guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 12:05 SNS activity tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 12:04 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-qualified-teacher-status-criteria-for-providers 12:03 Added guidance for 2026 to 2027 academic year. We will add iQTS inspection criteria for approved providers when it is agreed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk 12:01 Updated the list of UK control points for plant imports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electricity-transmission-licence-exemption-dogger-bank-a-wind-farm-2026 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/language-services 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rivers-welland-and-glen-locks-and-facilities 11:55 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-for-boaters-black-sluice-navigation-forty-foot-drain 11:54 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-for-boaters-river-ancholme 11:54 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-stour-locks-and-facilities 11:53 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260157-pencroft-ltd-laugherne-villa-martley-worcester-wr6-6qa--2 11:37 Statutory Consultee comment added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-enriching-activities-for-hundreds-of-thousands-of-children 11:26 The Isle of Wight has been added to the list of areas provided with funding.

News and communications

/guidance/river-nene-bridge-heights-locks-and-facilities 11:21 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-pay-tax-when-you-sell-cryptoassets 10:46 The video about how cryptoassets are taxed for individuals has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/designated-standards-new-or-amended-notices-of-publication 10:44 Proposal to amend added for radio equipment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-item-10-general-debate 10:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-enhanced-interactive-dialogue-on-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo 10:36 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/check-if-you-have-to-pay-tax-on-your-pension 10:32 Tool updated to provide an estimate of Income Tax you may need to pay when you get a pension.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sole-traders-and-landlords-earning-more-than-30000-urged-to-act-now 10:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:23 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 5 October 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 10:22 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tra-publishes-evaluation-of-its-investigation-process 10:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 10:11 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 5 October 2026

News and communications

/guidance/living-in-italy 10:09 Added information about sea service validation for seafarers entering Italy. Also added information about registering a birth in Italy for unmarried fathers.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/ministry-of-defence-sanctuary-awards 10:04 Shortlist for the 2026 Sanctuary Awards added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/corwm-visit-to-swedens-radioactive-waste-facilities 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/international-development-funding/sudan-stability-programme-ssp-call-for-expressions-of-interest 09:54 An attachment has been added with responses to submitted clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 09:38 Opening of consultation on antenatal screening for syphilis.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/aylesbury-yoi 09:34 Card only payments for refreshments in the visits hall.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tenant-satisfaction-measures-faqs 09:30 Updated to reflect the revised TSM Direction, which came into effect from 1st October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ofsted-to-extend-pause-on-inspections-of-npq-and-ectp-providers 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/7-golden-rules 09:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-the-england-woodland-creation-offer 09:24 Added a link to ‘red squirrels and forest operations in England’ to the Additional Contributions guidance page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-repatriation-companies-in-the-uk 09:23 Added Centurion Medical Services Ltd to the list of companies and updated JACE Medical contact information.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/rural-payments-service-scheduled-downtime-and-technical-issues 09:06 Deleted downtime for 30/9/26 as completed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/update-service-dbs-application-form-insert 09:00 Fees have been updated in line with Oct 2026 fee change

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/board-member-appointed-to-the-children-and-family-court-advisory-and-support-service 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ch1-6er-urenco-nuclear-stewardship-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement 08:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/domestic-abusers-to-be-marked-and-tracked-in-boost-to-victims-safety 08:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-defence-chief-reaffirms-support-for-lebanons-security 08:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-digital-culture-media-and-sport-intervenes-under-enterprise-act-powers-in-talktalk-deal--2 07:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/public-interest-intervention-notice-piin-issued-by-secretary-of-state-lisa-nandy 07:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/basic-dbs-check-guidance-for-applicants 06:00 Fee has been updated as per October 2026 fee reduction.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dbs-check-requests-guidance-for-employers 06:00 Fees have been updated as per Oct 26 fee change

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests 06:00 Appointments are now available until 21 March 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basic-dbs-checks-key-benefits-for-employers 06:00 Fees updated in line with Oct 2026 fee change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-check-application-process-for-volunteers 06:00 Fees have been updated as per Oct 26 fee reduction.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-update-service-preview-for-applicants 06:00 Fees updated in line with the Oct 2026 fee change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-update-service-employer-guide 06:00 Fees have been updated as per Oct 2026 fee reduction.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-update-service-guide-for-applicants 06:00 Fees have been updated as per Oct 26 fee reduction.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-update-service-multiple-status-checking-guide 06:00 Fees have been updated in line with the Oct 2026 fee change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-ports 04:30 POOLE added to ports for UK flagged vessels landing bluefin tuna

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/announcements-from-the-criminal-procedure-rule-committee 01:00 Added October 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-approved-to-provide-dangerous-goods-adr-driver-training 00:01 Updated the pre-approval audit checklist.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/supported-housing-residents-to-keep-more-of-what-they-earn-as-new-rules-come-into-force 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-joins-forces-with-breast-cancer-now 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-10-04

/government/publications/courts-and-tribunals-bill 14:00 Added ‘Appendix to Criminal Court Reform: impacts factsheet’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:22 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 4 October 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/justice-reforms-to-be-rolled-out-faster-as-justice-secretary-sets-out-changes-to-courts-bill 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-10-03

/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 16:54 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N5 was confirmed in commercial backyard poultry in Ness, Isle of Lewis, Scotland (AIV 2026/20). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. This is the first outbreak of the 2026 to 2027 season and following confirmation of this case, GB has lost its freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) status.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-licence-to-move-and-spread-used-poultry-litter-manure-and-slurry-in-a-protection-or-surveillance-zone 16:29 Updated with the latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-general-licence-for-the-movement-of-poultry-carcases-for-disposal-from-premises-in-a-protection-zone-in-england-exd339hpaie 16:24 Updated with latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-licence-to-move-table-eggs-into-within-or-out-of-a-protection-or-surveillance-zone-in-england-scotland-or-wales-exd243aigb 16:17 Updated with latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:45 67 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 2 October 2026. 24 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales and 2 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-defence-ministers-of-the-joint-expeditionary-force-02-october-2026 12:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:32 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 3 October 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-10-02

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 19:28 52 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 1 October 2026. 25 new cases were confirmed in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/receive-goods-into-and-remove-goods-from-an-excise-warehouse-excise-notice-197 17:24 This guidance has been updated to clarify the ownership of third-party goods in excise warehouses, the use of EORI numbers for duty deferment accounts, the process for exports followed by transit and how reliefs apply to movements involving Northern Ireland. Information about vaping products has also been added to the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) – Completion Guide for Great Britain attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 16:43 Updated to reflect that from 00:01 on 3 October 2026 an all-Scotland restricted zone will be in place.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dna-testing-for-british-passport-applications-caseworker-guidance 16:35 This guidance has been updated to; change International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to Global ACI (Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated); to tell examiners how to send an email with the form saved in the correct format to suppliers as they do not need a PDF anymore; to tell examiners how to save a PDF version of the DNA report to redact for the application and, how to remove a document from an application when required

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-taiwan-deepen-trade-and-technology-cooperation 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador 16:26 New information about the 2026–2027 El Niño weather event (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-with-the-high-commissioner-on-the-oral-update-on-ukraine 16:26 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 16:16 New information about local elections in Peru on 4 October and the El Niño weather system (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-prevent-duty-safeguarding-learners-susceptible-to-radicalisation 16:16 Added guidance on weaponry or explosives fixation, and on antisemitism, to the ‘Concerning behaviours’ section of ‘The Prevent duty: practical guidance for designated safeguarding leads’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/attorney-general-swearing-in-speech-rt-hon-ellie-reeves-kc-mp 16:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/crackdown-on-chemicals-used-to-make-dangerous-weapons 16:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-will-defend-universal-rights-without-fear-or-favour-uk-statement-at-the-un-third-committee 16:03 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/bc2-application-to-the-biometrics-commissioner-explanatory-notes 15:57 Added accessible version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/equality-impact-assessment-cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework 15:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/excise-movement-and-control-system-commercial-software-suppliers 15:30 The list of commercial suppliers has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/g7-leaders-statement-on-global-energy-security-and-market-stability 15:28 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/treasury-minutes-august-2026 15:27 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 15:24 Updated the lists of businesses in England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS) and businesses in Scotland approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/authorisation-for-the-acidification-of-fresh-grapes-for-2026-harvest 15:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 15:21 Updated the list of compatible software providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/other-live-animals-import-information-notes 15:20 In Import Information Note BLLV/3 (for imports of non-domestic ungulates), we have amended content in sections 3 (Country of origin).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/govuk-id-check-app-accessibility-statement 15:15 Added 2 new issues for iOS users.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-meet-hmrcs-conditions-to-register-as-a-tax-adviser 14:55 Updates have been made to section ‘Who needs to meet the conditions’ and ‘The registration conditions’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/paye-internet-submissions-expenses-and-benefits-schema-2026-to-2027 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:44 Update 02/10

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-cambodia 14:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:30 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7176

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:30 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2756

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-legal-aid-application-forms-supporting-guidance 14:23 A revised version (v12 October 2026) of the Civil Representation Guidance on Proceeding Codes: Proceedings Codes and Standard Wordings for post-April 2013 Certificates have been uploaded onto the page to support new family law codes for Special Guardianship matters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/women-in-defence-charter 14:22 Updated: ‘Women in Defence Charter signatories’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-release-times-for-market-sensitive-economic-statistics 14:07 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-mighty-oaks-academy-trust 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/living-in-france 13:59 New information on Withdrawal Agreement residence permit renewals in France (See ‘Renewing your Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit’ on the ‘Visas, residency and citizenship’ section).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/place-based-philanthropy-community-of-practice-programme-grant-competiton 13:59 Contact email address corrected in application guidance and application form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dt2-8ex-graham-hall-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3324mea001 13:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr11-5lq-ben-phillips-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3527mna001 13:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex17-6sq-sue-bader-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3321mka001 13:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs49-4eu-miller-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3322mpa001 13:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:51 Updated ceased or suspended ACSPs list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/document-storage-retention-and-destruction-caseworker-guidance 13:51 This guidance has been updated throughout to show we are currently unable to return foreign documents to issuing authorities. When an examiner cannot return a document to the issuing authorities, they must retain the entire document pack for a further 12 months.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn15-0pe-brian-marsh-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3925mpa001 13:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:50 Updated list of ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 13:49 Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/air-pollution-awareness-coalition-apac 13:47 Updated the list of coalition members.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/englands-reservoirs-continue-to-feel-drought-strain-after-sixth-dry-month-of-2026 13:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/british-industrial-competitiveness-scheme-business-guidance 13:35 added a clarification that HS Codes should be interpreted in line with the UK Tariff (version 1.31, dated 3 March 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-the-british-industrial-competitiveness-scheme 13:35 added a clarification that HS Codes should be interpreted in line with the UK Tariff (version 1.31, dated 3 March 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-on-the-interactive-dialogue-on-haiti 13:23 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/patents-service-updates-and-improvements 13:13 Release notes: 1 October 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores 13:10 Updated ‘16 to 18 qualifications and discount codes: 2018 to 2028 performance tables’ with changes to the ‘A level in facilitating subject?’ column and discount codes for the following 2028 qualifications: Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National: Cyber Security (Certificate) and Cyber Security and Networks (Extended Certificate).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:03 New opinions 17/26, 18/26 and 19/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/it-reuse-for-good-charter 12:43 Updated list of signatories.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/bbnj-forms-and-downloadable-resources 12:17 Added downloadable versions of the guidance.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/letting-out-a-self-catering-holiday-home-in-england-rules-and-regulations 12:14 Updated ‘Register your property (not yet in force)’ section to state that the mandatory national registration scheme is now expected to begin in March 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-reciprocal-healthcare-agreements-with-non-eu-countries 12:13 Removed the entry for Bosnia and Herzegovina as the UK does not currently have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with them.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 12:11 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/excise-notice-207-excise-duty-drawback 12:05 Sections 6.1 and 6.4 have been updated to include information about the pre-export declaration and other requirements before export and the supporting evidence required after export when claiming drawback on vaping products dispatched from Northern Ireland to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-and-update-your-details-with-the-rural-payments-agency 12:01 Added information to make customers aware of the rules governing Single and Separate Business assessments before going ahead and setting up a new SBI, with link to the relevant guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/veterans-of-the-lgbt-ban-financial-recognition-scheme 12:00 Updated: data detailing scheme progress.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl7-9rq-albert-sanderson-james-sanderson-lucy-sanderson-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3334fsv004 11:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/managing-people-and-public-access-in-your-woodland 11:31 Added a link to the blog post ‘Forests and people: why managing forests for people matters’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licensing-authority-guide-to-right-to-work-checks 11:30 Added accessible version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 11:29 Applicant Additional Submission 30 Sep added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/low-newton-prison 11:10 Scot Whitehead is the new governor.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/healthcare-education-and-training-tariffs-2026-to-2027 11:10 Amended 4 instances of the defunct email address england.wte.frp@nhs.net to england.educationfunding@nhs.net.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 11:06 Planned downtime from 10pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026 to 2am on Thursday 15 October 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-customs-data-for-import-and-export-declarations 11:05 Added guidance about what to do if you have more than one EORI number, when data will appear in the service and what data you can get reports about.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 11:02 Details of past services removed and links to news stories added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-car-service-driver-licence-check-privacy-notice 11:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/six-scottish-soldiers-buried-in-france-108-years-after-their-deaths 11:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/make-a-whistleblower-report 11:01 Guidance on whistleblowing to the CMA updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/graves-of-five-soldiers-killed-in-normandy-identified 11:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-a-cartel-to-the-cma 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-the-cma-about-a-competition-or-market-problem 11:00 Guidance on whistleblowing to the CMA updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/whistleblowing-to-the-cma 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/providing-healthcare-public-health-advice-to-integrated-care-boards 11:00 Added link to the updated ‘Ring-fenced public health grant to local authorities’ statutory guidance in the ‘Healthcare public health advice for ICBs’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-health-grants-to-local-authorities-2026-to-2027 11:00 Added link to the updated ‘Ring-fenced public health grant to local authorities’ statutory guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ring-fenced-public-health-grant-to-local-authorities 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-market-a-medicine-in-the-uk 10:55 Added a link to the new electronic Application Forms (eAFs) guidance page

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/renewing-marketing-authorisations-for-medicines 10:55 Added a link to the new electronic Application Forms (eAFs) guidance page.

Guidance and regulation