UK Government advice update diffs

2026-07-22

/government/publications/notices-to-be-made-under-the-taxation-cross-border-trade-act-2018 11:09 The ‘Notices made under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018’ attachment has been updated to reference the latest version of the CE1900 form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-the-community-and-voluntary-sector 11:08 The three-step guide has been removed, as the information has been consolidated into the new guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-medical-support-ajp-42 11:00 Updated doctrine and name change to AJP-4.2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-anti-dumping-duty-on-bicycles-and-bicycle-parts-from-cambodia-china-indonesia-malaysia-pakistan-philippines-sri-lanka-a 11:00 ‘Trade remedies taxation notice 2026/21: anti-dumping duty on bicycles and certain bicycle parts originating from China (including bicycles consigned from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Tunisia)’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/interpreters-and-translators-oisc-practice-note 10:58 Document rebranded

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-software-developers-providing-customs-declaration-support 10:55 The list of software developers for customs declarations has been updated to amend one software developer’s details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-grenada 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/holme-house-prison 10:49 Updated dress code.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:48 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:47 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licensed-seed-testing-stations 10:46 Updated with latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offshore-renewable-energy-installations-orei 10:41 Hub emergency response co-operation plan v2 replaced with v3 (2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/inclusive-early-years-fund-2026-to-2027 10:38 Added ‘Inclusive early years fund for 2026 to 2027: allocations’. Removed ‘Local authority inclusive early years funding calculator tool’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preventing-and-resolving-errors-on-passports 10:29 Updated the guidance throughout; a full list of the changes can be found in the section “Changes from last version of this guidance”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 10:24 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/2-bus-fares-from-january-2027 10:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/changes-to-how-hm-land-registry-sends-emails-about-applications 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukaea-group-signs-armed-forces-covenant 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/planning-guidance-letters-to-chief-planning-officers 09:44 Added Letter about planning committees, biodiversity net gain, and planning fees (21 July 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/business-secretary-im-backing-investment-and-innovation-to-power-good-growth-in-every-corner-of-the-uk 09:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 09:36 Updated the list of departments who use the digital Employee Transfer Service from 22 July 2026. Also updated the Staff transfer form to correct the pensions link in Part A-2 of the form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defras-consultations-and-call-for-evidence-exercises-privacy-notice 09:34 In the English version, replaced ‘Defra’s consultations and call for evidence exercises: privacy notice’ with ‘Consultations and call for evidence privacy notice’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcohol-and-tobacco-warehouse-declaration-technical-documentation 09:33 The ‘ATWD schema’ file, the ‘ATWD valid xml sample’ file and the ‘ATWD XML Update for Services to support Vape Duty’ file have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-commercial-software-suppliers 09:33 The list of Self Assessment commercial software suppliers has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pinnacle-plants-international-ltd-npswr046017-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-coal-authority-npswr047069-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/user-guide-to-police-workforce-statistics 09:30 Updated to accompany publication of ‘Police workforce, England and Wales: 31 March 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fire-statistics-guidance 09:30 Small amendments to recognise that some items are not current and are now worthy of being in the guidance rather than statistical releases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hendra-touring-caravan-and-camping-park-limited-npswr047169-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-may-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 09:20 Seizure notice added for July 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/708-million-to-accelerate-uk-next-generation-air-combat-technology 09:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-dominica 09:10 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/postgraduate-student-finance-applications-are-now-open-for-2627 08:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 08:54 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 08:35 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/new-hall-prison 08:06 Dress code added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cheaper-travel-for-millions-with-a-third-off-fares 06:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7157 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-the-human-rights-act-and-penalties-for-an-incorrect-declaration-relating-to-privileged-material-ccfs85 00:30 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

2026-07-21

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-tusk-of-poland-21-july-2026 22:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 22:41 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-houthi-threats-against-saudi-arabia 22:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-sanchez-of-spain-21-july-2026 21:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/sussex-joins-hampshire-and-isle-of-wight-in-prolonged-dry-weather 21:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-jetten-of-the-netherlands-21-july-2026 20:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/precautionary-medical-evacuation-following-a-potential-healthcare-related-exposure-to-ebola 20:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-welcomes-the-inaugural-meeting-of-the-syrian-peoples-assembly-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 19:45 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/france 17:47 Information about disruption caused by a fire near Bordeaux Airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-appointment-sir-chris-bryant-statement 17:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/statement-from-ed-miliband-on-his-appointment-as-foreign-secretary 17:34 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/basildon-borough-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 17:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/influenza-vaccines-marketed-in-the-uk 17:11 Updated ‘All influenza vaccines marketed in the UK for the 2026 to 2027 season’ text and print versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-mycobacterium-reference-laboratory-nmrl-user-manual 17:04 Updated to version 16.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-register-as-a-digital-platform-operator 17:00 Examples have been added about what counts as a digital platform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/20-million-investment-for-hypersonic-target-to-test-air-defence-systems-and-boost-british-small-businesses--2 16:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/product-safety-advice-for-businesses 16:47 “Important note on future changes in Northern Ireland” added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/earth-observation-missions-and-technology-innovation-call-1 16:47 Updated call application document and added FAQs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-food-crime-unit 16:41 2026 to 2027 National Food Crime Unit priorities added. Broken newsletter subscription links fixed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent 16:36 Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-devon-plymouth-and-torbay 16:36 Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-worcestershire 16:36 Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-gloucestershire 16:35 Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway 16:35 Summary and analysis of responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-lancashire-blackburn-with-darwen-and-blackpool 16:35 Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-leicestershire-leicester-and-rutland 16:35 Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-lincolnshire-north-lincolnshire-and-north-east-lincolnshire 16:35 Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy-caseworker-guidance 16:25 Updated to add new information relating to assessing fraud and withdrawing eligibility from those who have yet to relocate to the UK, and to clarify who can apply to ARAP under the concession for deceased principals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bacteriology-reference-department-brd-user-manual 16:24 Updated manual.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-west-country-is-now-in-prolonged-dry-weather 16:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/approved-premises-inspection-response-letters-and-action-plans 16:10 Added the latest response letter to the independent review of progress at Stonnall Road Approved Premises by HM Chief Inspector of Probation (July 2026).

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/techlocal 16:06 Guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/techexpert 16:05 Guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/techfirst 16:05 Guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/telecoms-modernisation-critical-national-infrastructure-charter 16:05 Updated the ‘Network Operators and Wholesalers’ signatory list with ‘TalkTalk Communications Ltd trading as PlatformX Communications (PXC)’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fixed-telecoms-modernisation-charter 16:05 Updated the ‘Network Operators and Wholesalers’ signatory list with ‘TalkTalk Communications Ltd trading as PlatformX Communications (PXC)’ Updated the ‘Communication Providers’ signatory list with ‘Utility Warehouse’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-dsg-2025-to-2026 16:04 Added ‘DSG: pupil number tool 2025 to 2026 (July 2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/incorporation-and-names 15:53 Updated wording under ‘Annex A – 87. Ombudsman’ to clarify that the list of requirements only applies to non-statutory bodies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/court-of-protection-fees-cop44 15:42 Fees updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-taoiseach-of-ireland-21-july-2026 15:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:30 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026, EU vessel list for Jersey Waters 2026 and UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-commercial-organisation 15:28 Added the document: GCF Programme for Accredited Senior Commercial ProfessionalDeleted the document: GCF Digital Development Programme for Senior Commercial Professionals (PDF)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/supercar-hire-firm-shut-down-customers-left-out-of-pocket-while-money-spent-from-company-account-at-harrods-and-gucci 15:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/survey-and-inspection-of-fishing-vessels-fishing-vessels-of-15m-length-overall-and-over 15:20 Additional information added within the ‘booking a fishing vessel survey or inspection’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boiler-upgrade-scheme-regulations-approved-standards-grant-categories-and-grant-levels 15:20 Removed the previous version of the approved grant categories and values for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The current version should be used from 21 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/verifying-apprenticeship-behaviours 15:20 Added a clarification about the status of the published guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/inspection-of-fishing-vessels-of-less-than-15m-length-overall 15:16 Additional information added within the ‘booking a fishing vessel inspection’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ministry-of-justice-witness-intermediary-scheme 15:10 Witness Intermediary Scheme Annual Report 2025 published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 15:07 FAQs 197-202 added for Basic Needs Allowance.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/permanent-electric-fencing-fg3 15:06 Clarified third point under ‘Where you can use this item’ and added a link to CSHT guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/sheep-netting-fg2 15:06 Clarified the third point under ‘Where you can use this item’ and added a link to CSHT guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/fencing-fg1 15:05 Clarified the third point under ‘Where you can use this item’, and added a link to CSHT guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-level-annual-school-census-technical-information 14:58 Updated the independent schools business and technical specification, and the validation rules, for 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/say-i-do-to-getting-your-side-hustle-tax-right 14:54 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/current-inspections 14:51 The Independent Chief Inspector’s report on ‘An inspection of the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation’ has been sent to the Home Secretary today for publication.

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:49 Our new patents services (including Manage intellectual property, Apply for a patent and Renew an IP right) will be unavailable while improvements are made to the services from 5pm to 10pm Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/canada-joins-next-generation-fighter-jet-programme-as-first-observer-nation 14:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-to-supporting-a-haitian-led-pathway-to-sustainable-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 14:41 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/construction-begins-on-new-army-facilities-at-tidworth-and-warminster 14:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice 14:37 New translations to ‘Staying safe in hot weather’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 14:37 Change to Merrivale firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defra-and-executive-agencies-employee-and-contractor-privacy-notice 14:30 New information added under the list ‘We may also use your personal data to’. This includes information about the Synergy Programme and the migration of SOP (HR) data from one system to a new provider.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/quadrilateral-joint-statement-on-canada-becoming-an-observer-to-gcap 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tr16-5de-harry-james-and-3-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3522mza001 14:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so32-1he-heather-maidment-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3826mea001 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/td15-2uz-remedx-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3222mma001 14:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-takes-action-to-maintain-river-severn-levels 14:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cb6-2ay-mick-george-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3996ndv012 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/packaging-and-labelling 13:49 The title was changed to packaging and labelling: legal requirements for food businesses to ensure clarity for users on the intended audience.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/allonby-bay-highly-protected-marine-area-anchoring-byelaw-2025 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/survey-and-inspection-of-fishing-vessels-chapters-1-to-17-msis-27 13:40 Updated Rev 07.26 uploaded to replace Rev 10.22

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-fraud-initiative-public-sector-data-specifications 13:36 Updated summary text on the main page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 13:36 New dates added for the Uncrewed air system responsible officer (UAS RO) / uncrewed air system accountable manager (UAS AM) briefing day.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/air-travel-checklist-for-travel-from-the-uk 13:23 Updated eGate information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manufacturing-authorisations-for-veterinary-medicines 13:23 Updated of Inspectors Declaration of Interest June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025-factsheets 13:18 Updated worksheets: Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Overarching Factsheet;Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Scope (Premises);Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Scope (events);Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Assessment of the number of individuals expected to be present (formerly known as ‘capacity calculations’);Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: Responsible person factsheet;Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: Standard duty requirements factsheet;Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: Enhanced duty requirements factsheet and Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: The regulator, sanctions and enforcement factsheet

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-and-florida-forge-new-space-partnership-to-back-joint-innovation 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/warm-homes-loan-scheme-apply-to-participate-as-a-lender-phase-1 13:17 Published the Warm Homes Loan Scheme: due diligence and monitoring privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-loan-scheme-due-diligence-and-monitoring-privacy-notice 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/customs-modernisation 13:05 Added direct video link for the Webinar.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/vets-market-investigation-draft-substantive-order-and-undertakings 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-tribunal-rule-changes-for-applications-under-section-11-of-the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 12:55 Consultation closing date extended to 24 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/hm-land-registry-training-hub 12:45 Updated page with new workshop date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/defence-minister-lord-coaker-keynote-speech-at-enterprise-gateway-farnborough-international-airshow 12:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-letter-on-local-plan-examinations-welcomed 12:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-modular-funding-expression-of-interest 12:29 We have clarified detail on our risk of market exit check. This is in the ‘Verification of application authenticity and eligibility’ section of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/stephen-kinnock-mp-begins-work-as-secretary-of-state-for-wales 12:19 Added translation

News and communications

/government/speeches/minister-for-defence-readiness-and-industry-luke-pollard-mp-keynote-speech-at-agf-defence-summit-farnborough-international-air-show 12:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/charities-urged-to-prepare-for-compliance-with-ehrc-code-of-practice 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/national-drought-group-steps-up-response-after-third-heatwave 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 11:52 Added SCIF EOI

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-appointments 11:50 Updated: ‘The Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 11:42 New complaints procedure published

News and communications

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-user-guide 11:38 How to use Basic PAYE Tools section Calculate statutory payment has been updated to include Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay – Northern Ireland (SPBP-NIRE).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-and-accommodation-of-animals-in-science-advisory-standards 11:36 Accessible version added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/basildon-identifies-23-more-urban-housing-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/central-bedfordshire-maps-services-to-identify-potential-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/durham-halves-the-time-needed-to-assess-potential-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/east-herts-saves-10-hours-per-site-using-digital-call-for-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/reigate-and-banstead-cut-site-assessment-time-by-89 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/west-oxfordshire-and-cotswold-cut-site-assessment-time-by-90 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/wirral-reduces-site-assessment-time-by-more-than-50 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/lewisham-identifies-over-3000-small-sites-with-housing-potential 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/nottingham-and-sevenoaks-speed-up-identifying-and-assessing-sites 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/using-digital-tools-to-support-site-identification-and-assessment 11:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-approves-worlds-first-lower-carbon-beclometasone-inhalers-for-patients-with-asthma 11:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/boatmasters-approved-training-providers-atp 11:03 Republished BML Fire Safety list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/june-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/funding-and-grants-for-agroforestry 10:59 Added link to expression of interest form which you must use to begin applying for CSHT agroforestry actions. Updated to reflect that SFI and Higher Tier Capital Grants are now open, as well as the following capital items: AF1, AF2, AF3, TE7, FG1, FG2 and FG3. Added capital items: TE5, TE19, FG4 and FG19; removed: FG9 and VED1.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq13-7pn-mr-mf-fursdon-water-resources-abstraction-licence-appeal-14460040685 10:57 The following Core Documents have been replaced with the full documents, rather than extracts which had been published originally: CD9, CD11, CD17, CD27, CD28 and CD30.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:56 Updated with latest statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:56 Updated with latest statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2008-no-9-storage-of-asbestos-waste--2 10:53 Following consultation, we have revised the standard rules permit to include: You must not: transfer asbestos between different bulk containers, store asbestos loose or in bays, store asbestos on site for more than 6 months, stack bulk containers, use mechanical equipment, for example loading shovels, chutes and conveyors to move asbestos waste. A new condition 3.1.1 has been added about point source emissions to water, air or land, previously covered in the introductory note.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 10:46 All Crime Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 10:43 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mod-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-sme-action-plan 10:40 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 10:39 News story regarding SPC change for Senvelgo 15 mg/ml Oral Solution for Cats added to: List of urgent and/or clinically significant safety updates

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/senvelgo-15-mgml-oral-solution-for-cats-spc-change 10:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-export-finance-signs-750-million-agreement-with-ge-aerospace-to-support-airline-engine-maintenance-at-regional-uk-sites 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/small-and-medium-business-hub 10:17 Updated all reference from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) to Government Commercial Agency (GCA).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-first-ministers-21-july-2026 10:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/vcses-a-guide-to-working-with-government 10:13 Updated references to Crown Commercial Service (CCS) to Government Commercial Agency (GCA).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:03 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 21 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/libya 10:00 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar, either side of the coastal and desert roads between and including the towns of Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi, Misrata (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 10:00 We’ve added the process for expressing an interest in applying for 4 topics: woodland improvement, agroforestry, semi-rich grassland and scheduled monument management under CSHT. We’ve also updated the business viability test section for CSHT agreements with capital items to align with CS capital grants.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-ukraine 09:59 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposals-for-an-update-to-standard-rules-permit-sr2008-no9-storage-of-asbestos-waste 09:50 Added the consultation response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/national-reference-laboratories-nrls 09:31 In introductory Northern Ireland paragraph, removed reference to Northern Ireland Protocol and replaced with Windsor Framework (WF), and linked to WF GOV.​UK page.Updated contact information for 2.9 and 2.14.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/respiratory-virus-circulation-england-and-wales 09:30 Updated ‘Timing of influenza seasons’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa-ballot-system 09:00 The India Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot is now open.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 08:54 Added OVS note 2026/34 20 July 2026: Clarification on imports of untreated foetal bovine serum to Great Britain, additional guidance on processing FBS in countries affected by Lumpy Skin Disease.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-refund-of-class-1-national-insurance-contributions 08:49 A new section – ‘Who can use this form’, has been added to help you choose the correct refund form depending on what’s included in your letter from HMRC.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 08:43 Appeals to the appointed persons hearing diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip-crime-and-enforcement-for-businesses 08:40 Firmenich has left the UK IP Crime Group.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-notice-for-corporate-approved-inspectors-limited 08:37 Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited has been removed from the registered building control approvers (RBCA) registers for England and Wales.

News and communications

/government/publications/how-to-use-the-novel-foods-authorisation-process-flowchart 08:01 Fixed links to novel food authorisation flowchart.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capacity-market-auction-parameters-letter-from-desnz-to-neso-july-2026 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-pm-cuts-tax-on-household-electricity-bills-to-give-breathing-space-on-cost-of-living 06:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/compliance-checks-penalties-for-inaccuracies-in-returns-or-documents-ccfs7a 00:30 The CC/FS7a factsheet has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/expression-of-interest-space-clusters-infrastructure-fund-call-2 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2026-07-20

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 23:18 Appointments added

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 22:52 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 22:48 Two new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 20 July 2026 following reports of suspicious clinical signs:1 sheep in Devon with clinical signs of excessive salivation, ulceration of the dental pad, lameness and loss of body condition, tested positive for BTV 3 and 2 sheep in Somerset with clinical signs including nasal discharge, dullness, nasal discharge, panting, scouring and poor body condition, tested positive for BTV 3. Both sheep died.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-chancellor-merz-of-germany-20-july-2026 22:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-costa-of-the-european-council-20-july-2026 22:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-20-july-2026 22:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 22:14 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 21:30 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-president-of-france-20-july-2026 21:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office/about/social-media-use 20:48 Updated: Appointment of Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 19:55 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-president-of-the-european-commission-20-july-2026 18:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 18:51 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-20-july-2026 18:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 18:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-20-july-2026 17:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/country-names 16:44 Updated ‘Country names: The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names for British official use’ and ‘Timeline of country name changes in HMG use: 1919 to present’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childcare-for-service-children 16:42 New section ‘Defence UK Nursery Authority (UKNA)’ added and email address for Northern Ireland childcare enquiries, 38 (Irish) Brigade, updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-13-and-14-state-pension-credit-staff-guide 16:39 Updated DMG Vol 14 Ch 84: Deemed weekly income from capital and DMG Vol 14: Summary of changes from December 2021.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-sea-an-overview-of-the-sea-process 16:33 Addition of HRA screening report for the 2nd carbon storage licensing round and link to the AA consultation. Addition of MCZ assessment report for the 2nd carbon storage licensing round

Guidance and regulation