UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-18

/government/publications/storm-overflow-assessment-framework-2025 10:00 The SOAF guidance has been updated to incorporate changes following the initial implementation of the guidance to improve clarity and consistency in its use. Updates include clarification on how spill data should be used when calculating the Valid Year Average (VYA), including how years with incomplete EDM data are treated and when a VYA reset may be applied following improvements. Updated the stage 2 water quality impact assessment for the UWWTR SOAF process and flowchart. Added a new appendix defining Population Equivalent and provided further clarification on the BTKNEEC cost-benefit assessment guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/gas-system-in-transition-security-of-supply 10:00 Published the interim response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-publishes-latest-monitoring-update-on-road-fuel-market 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/official-injury-claim-advisory-group-minutes 09:45 Added meeting minutes for 30 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:44 River Thames: river conditions updated for Tuesday 18 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/founder-of-liverpools-signature-empire-banned-as-director-after-investors-lost-48-million-through-connected-company 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rsh-adds-rentplus-homes-limited-to-gradings-under-review-list 09:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/gradings-under-review-list 09:30 Rentplus Homes Limited added to the Gradings Under Review list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:30 Added new Chapter G4: The lower and higher rates of the LCWRA element and the severe conditions criteria, and revised the ADM summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-maintenance-decision-makers-guide 09:30 ‘Vol 1 Chapters 3-16 The Basic Principles’ and ‘ Summary of Changes from Dec 2021’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-sanctions-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated the Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology. Added information on Failure to Attend (FTA) reasons in Section 5, Sanction decision statistics. The latest sanctions statistics were published on 18 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated the guidance on immigration status and nationality statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mandatory-tax-adviser-registration-communications-resources 09:30 Page updated because mandatory registration has been introduced for tax advisers who are paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-supports-west-midlands-to-take-public-control-of-local-bus-network 09:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-sets-out-position-on-regulation-of-microbiome-based-medicinal-products 09:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-position-paper-on-microbiome-based-medicinal-products-mbmps 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 08:59 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/italy-list-of-english-speaking-notaries 08:59 The list of notaries in Italy has been reviewed and updated. Contact details and availability information have been amended where necessary, and entries that are no longer valid have been removed.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 08:58 Updated the list of airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/greece-medical-facilities 08:54 Providers list updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/simple-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:39 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:35 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-with-common-risks-in-transfer-pricing-approaches-gfc7 08:16 Information about the ‘Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility’ has been added to section ‘What to do if you have been an error’ within ‘Further information – next steps, further questions, webinar, legislation and guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/niger-lawyers 07:05 To change telephone numbers and address in the Feedback section to the below:From 234 (1) 277 0780/0781/0782 / +44 20 7008 5000 to +234 (0) 2012770 780, +234 (0) 2012770 780, +234 (0) 2012770 782, +44 20 7008 5000 FromBritish Embassy NiameyRoute des Ambassades (French Embassy compound)BP:10 660NiameyNigerToBritish Office NiameyRadisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center (Bd. de la République)BP: 10 660NiameyNigerhas context menu

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document code Y149 has been added and document code Y863 has been updated to Appendix 5A Union.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charities-face-increasingly-complex-attacks-warns-regulator 00:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/lanarkshire-ai-growth-zone-secures-300-million-investment-as-dell-establishes-scottish-base 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-17

/government/news/free-bus-travel-247-for-disabled-people-as-prime-minister-takes-further-action-to-ease-cost-of-living 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/order-certified-copies-and-certificates-from-companies-house 17:13 The message about being unable to process requests for company certificates until further notice has been removed. The issue has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-explanatory-memorandum-updated-17-august-2026 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-managing-director-commissioner-appointment-letter 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-lebanon-sign-mou-to-strengthen-security-co-operation 17:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mental-health-and-wellbeing-abroad 17:00 Whole guide updated with the latest advice and information.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warcop-access-times 16:43 Added ‘Warcop public access 2027’ and removed historic versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 16:37 Moved the list of departments who use the digital Employee Transfer Service onto its own page. With over 40 departments listed, the bulleted list was becoming long and hiding the content beneath it.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pfas-plan 16:30 The last 2 columns in the Action Table for Actions 2.16, 2.17 and 2.18 have been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 16:23 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address on form B1 with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-2026 16:20 Figures added for dates provided for July and September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/holocaust-memorial-and-learning-centre-updated-planning-application-documents 16:01 Updated paragraph 2 to reflect ministerial changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/thanckes-fuel-jetty-project 15:59 Removed ‘Project Timescales’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase 15:52 Updates to the Procurement Oversight Guidance to reflect structural changes within organisations. The Guidance is also updated to clarify the statutory boundaries of oversight powers and formal consent requirements for devolved administrations, as well as additional wording changes for consistency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 15:52 NPA 26/12, NPA 26/13 and NPA 26/14 have been published proposing amendments to RA 2101: Aircrew Qualifications, RA 2305: Supervision of Flying and RA 2375: Qualification, Approval and Use of Aircrew Training Devices. These NPAs close for comments on 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-rs1-guidance 15:51 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 15:50 NPA 26/12, NPA 26/13 and NPA 26/14 have been published proposing amendments to RA 2101: Aircrew Qualifications, RA 2305: Supervision of Flying and RA 2375: Qualification, Approval and Use of Aircrew Training Devices. These NPAs close for comments on 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 15:35 Updated information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/management-of-counter-corruption 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:24 The section ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – research on Self Assessment changes’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-educational-needs-survey 15:18 Removed 2026 survey deadline dates, as these have now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-2026-guide 15:18 Updated description of mediations and tribunals in ‘Special educational needs survey 2027: guide’, and removed ‘Special educational needs survey 2026: guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-technical-specification 15:18 Updated ‘Special educational needs person level survey 2027: technical specification’ (the changes are noted in the version history), and removed documents related to 2026 returns.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-hall-prison-and-yoi-action-plan 15:09 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/five-wells-prison-action-plan 14:58 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/child-and-family-social-worker-early-career-standards 14:52 Added guidance on using the early career standards for alternatively qualified Family Help lead practitioners.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:46 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 14:45 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:41 9 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 16 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 8 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases. The list in the summary of cases section has also been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-s-guidance 14:41 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/unlocking-a-better-and-less-stressful-property-market 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-for-registration-and-accreditation-as-a-reprocessor-or-exporter 14:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-international-contact-group-for-the-great-lakes-icg 14:22 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 14:15 Removed the completed downtime notification for 12 August.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/fy3-squirrel-traps-and-maintenance 14:11 ‘If you are using your own labour to repair and maintain the traps, the Rural Payments Agency will pay 80% of the 80% value’ has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-measurement-rule-book 14:10 Housing Delivery Test Measurement rule book updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-2024-measurement 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-2025-measurement 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system 14:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform 14:08 Developers Alliance feedback published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-statutory-consultee-system 14:07 Government response to the consultation added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-framework-proposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system 14:06 Government response to the consultation and Public Sector Equality Duty assessment added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/employers-paye-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 14:01 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/huntercombe-prison 14:00 Updated official (legal and non-legal) booking information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/mhra-consultation-on-statutory-fees-2026 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/exeter-prison 13:53 Official visits booking details updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 13:51 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/merge-two-or-more-ilr-files-together-with-ilr-filemerge 13:31 Added ‘ILR FileMerge user guide: 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-two-senior-scientific-officers-in-the-biologicals-team 13:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/known-supply-problems-with-animal-medicines 13:08 Update to information on Leptospirosis/Parvovirus/Erysipelas Vaccines for Pigs and Mycoplasma Vaccines for Cattle.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-trustees-terms-extended-on-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-board 12:54 there was a duplication in paragraph which has been cut out.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-to-set-up-a-border-control-post-at-your-port-or-airport 12:50 Information about high risk foods not of animal origin has been added.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/women-in-research-charter 12:50 Added Loughborough University and University of Cumbria to the list of signatories.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 12:43 Added August low flying times to Holbeach.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/giving-evidence-from-abroad-to-uk-tribunals-rules-by-country 12:36 Updated guidance for Benin, Guinea-Bissau and Thailand.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/authorised-consignee-temporary-storage-acts-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:26 Code GBCUNHPDVYEMR for E.M. Rogers (Transport) Ltd in Northampton has been added. Code GBCUMIKLTNDVN for Distribution Van Services Ltd in Milton Kehnes has been added. Code GBCUWRNLIVWIN for Evri Ltd in Winwick has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/albania-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:20 Removed the country policy and information note: human trafficking, Albania, July 2024, as it is out of date and not being replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 12:19 Added details for Huddersfield Railway Station incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0270.S and STW Packington to Measham FE Transfer incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0267.S.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:02 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:02 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-trustees-terms-extended-on-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/certificate-of-agreement-airports-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 11:45 Code GBCUTLDINVTGW for Tingwall Airport in Gott, Scotland has been added. Code GBCUTBLLHREDA for Plaistows Airfield in Chiswell, St Albans has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukaea-spins-out-singular-machines 11:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 11:31 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/financial-sanctions-webinars-and-events 11:27 Event form added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-age-dispute-cases-in-the-detention-estate 11:27 Published interim operational instruction 07/2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 11:11 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2607

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:09 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2876

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-document-ukdi-security-open-call-2026-cycle-1 11:05 Within Section 11 – Proposal Word CountSecurity Compatibility has been amended to 300 words (was 350)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 11:04 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2774

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 10:48 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3217

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/drivers-can-save-up-to-10-days-by-notifying-dvla-of-a-medical-condition-online 10:45 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 10:44 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2484

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-protection-act-dpa-information-hm-revenue-and-customs-hold-about-you 10:44 The HMRC Office of the Data Protection Officer Privacy Notice and references to it have been removed from the HMRC Privacy Notice. The data sharing section has also been updated to include overseas social security authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shellfish-classification 10:43 Northern Ireland Shellfish Classification List updated to August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts10-4rf-morgen-energy-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3123maa003 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-international-forces-caseworker-guidance 10:31 Updated to change the name Nauru to Naoero.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/extend-child-benefit-for-your-teen-before-31-august 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/chile 10:19 Addition of information about Hantavirus in Chile (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:06 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 17 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-ilr-reports-for-possible-data-errors-in-your-return 10:00 Updated ‘Understand your funding: using the dashboard’ to reflect changes to the dashboard for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-sustainable-water-resources-environment-agency-position-statement 10:00 Added a link to the Nature-based solutions (NbS) for water resources handbook, which was published on 17 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-water-resources-handbook 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/call-for-evidence-on-the-impact-and-effectiveness-of-sections-1-to-13-of-the-telecommunications-security-act-2021 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-in-year-growth-for-2026-to-2027 09:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tick-borne-encephalitis-epidemiology-diagnosis-and-prevention 09:30 Updated Figure 1, point 4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-application-for-a-drought-order-river-severn 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr2-8je-ecd-poultry-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3322mha001 09:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 13 schemes added and 9 schemes removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/buildings-under-11-metres-new-funding 09:00 Page and guidance updated as applications for funding are now open. Eligible responsible entities can apply via the Building Remediation Hub. The application window will remain open for 8 weeks and close on Friday 9 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-phase-1-14-day-pilot-programme 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-complete-routine-immunisation-schedule 09:00 The complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 July 2026 has been added, this includes updates to the RSV eligible cohort.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/possible-amendments-to-the-tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-rules-2008-in-respect-of-applications-for-judicial-review 09:00 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-legacy-it-risk-assessment-framework 08:55 Added ‘Updated definition of legacy IT ‘ attachment, and update note to the ‘Guidance on the Legacy IT Risk Assessment Framework’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch65-4ef-cheshire-west-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjb3005cjv003 08:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-buy-your-freehold-reversion-bvc4 08:38 Change to figures within Valuing the reversionary interests.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/refer-bona-vacantia-land-or-buildings-bvc2 08:38 Change to figures within Valuation and further details

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-to-bona-vacantia-land-and-buildings-guidelines 08:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/call-for-proposals-the-albania-reintegration-partnership-arp 08:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 08:00 Plans containing strategic policies and Plans containing non-strategic policies data updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 07:42 COM/WCL/10001 decision added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 07:12 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-entities-pg78 06:00 A new section titled Dissolution of overseas entities has been added to highlight the complexities involved where an overseas entity proprietor is dissolved (even if later restored) in its territory of incorporation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 00:15 Information about ‘When to apply’ for an exemption if you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2027 has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/full-steam-ahead-to-fast-track-more-homes-near-stations 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-16

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:05 22 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 15 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 21 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new cases of BTV-3 was confirmed in Wales on 15 August 2026. The case was confirmed in cattle following reports of suspicious clinical signs.The list of cases has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 12:31 Information about an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara on 15 August (Warnings and insurance)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:34 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 16 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-15

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:16 25 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 14 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 22 cases involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Lancashire, England on 14 August 2026. 4 sheep tested positive following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.2 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 14 August 2026. Both cases were in sheep and were confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 14 August 2026. The case was in a bovine and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.The list of cases has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:11 River Thames: Restrictions and Closures updated for Saturday 15 August 2026. Whitchurch Lock has reopened for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:22 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 15 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extreme-weather-guidance-for-farmers-and-land-managers 00:01 Added a link to new guidance relating to temporary adjustments to ELM agreements for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hot-and-dry-weather-temporary-support-for-farmers-in-2026 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-14

/government/news/pm-farmers-should-not-carry-the-risk-of-a-changing-climate-alone 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/emergency-alert-to-be-sent-to-england-and-wales-as-government-steps-up-wildfire-response-with-funding-military-support-and-bbq-ban 19:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/swinfen-hall-prison 17:31 Groups of visitors can now bring up to £40 into the visits hall for refreshments.Prisoners now have in-cell PIN phones and can make outgoing call.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 17:16 Added new secondary tag to Hamilton Bros for MF13 TST.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tetanus-the-green-book-chapter-30 16:55 Added note to explain interim PEP guidance for health professionals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gloucester-illegal-waste-site-shut-down 16:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 16:39 Updates made to include downtime notification for Wednesday 12 August.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/september-catch-limit-review-2026 16:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/no-recourse-to-public-funds-guidance-for-local-authorities 16:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-16-schools-funding-local-authority-guidance-for-2026-to-2027 16:28 In ‘Schools operational guide: 2026 to 2027’, we have updated section 33 to reflect that dedicated schools grant (DSG) management plans have been replaced by local SEND reform plans.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:23 Update to navigation issues. Sunbury Lock open to navigation. Divers to attend Whitchurch Lock Saturday 15 August.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-out-about-the-national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism 15:48 First published.

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/government/news/two-members-appointed-to-the-s4c-board--2 15:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-2026-social-media-toolkit 15:47 First published.

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/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-2026-factsheet 15:47 First published.

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/guidance/expression-of-interest-northwest-atlantic-fisheries-organisation-nafo-2j3kl-cod-fishery 15:45 First published.

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/government/publications/northwest-atlantic-fisheries-organisation-nafo-2j3kl-cod-fishery-expression-of-interest-2026-privacy-notice 15:45 First published.

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/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 15:41 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

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/guidance/order-certified-copies-and-certificates-from-companies-house 15:40 We’re unable to process requests for company certificates until further notice. We’ll publish another update when the issue is resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 15:37 Updated information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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/guidance/argentine-haemorrhagic-fever-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

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/guidance/haemorrhagic-fevers-in-bolivia-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

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/guidance/lassa-fever-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lujo-virus-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 15:25 Updated information about flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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/guidance/tell-dvla-about-changes-to-your-atf-contact-details 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:12 Update 14 August 2026

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/government/publications/co6-2fp-hobb-estates-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3626mna001 15:11 First published.

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/government/publications/bn15-0ay-michael-tristram-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvb3643kxa001 15:10 First published.

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/government/publications/nr16-2qr-georgina-watkins-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3021mna001 15:09 First published.

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/government/publications/gl54-4dn-puesdown-property-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3628mja001 15:08 First published.

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/government/news/environmental-permit-variation-granted-to-drax-power-limited 14:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/leeds-freight-company-with-unpaid-international-debts-shut-down 14:50 First published.

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/government/news/review-launched-to-shape-pathway-to-reach-zero-emission-driving-by-2035 14:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-farm-animal-welfare-concerns 14:22 Do not use this service to report suspected bird flu or dead wild birds. We have added links for reporting these.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-new-non-executive-directors-appointed-to-the-dvsa-board 14:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/natural-england-privacy-notices 14:21 We have updated the Agri-environment research projects privacy notice so that aligns with the current data protection requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operator-compliance-audits 14:17 Added clarity on bodies that provide assistance to operators as well as carrying out audits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specialist-schemes-testing-station-map 14:07 Added Milton Keynes (Ship My Car) to the list of Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) test centre locations.

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/government/publications/design-review-panels-for-strategic-authorities 13:50 First published.

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/guidance/statutory-guidelines-on-disposable-bbqs 13:21 First published.

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/government/publications/ncts-software-developers 13:21 The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) list has been updated, one supplier has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advice-on-safe-storage-handling-and-use-of-eggs-for-catering 13:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/seventh-uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-call-for-evidence 12:38 Updated the details section

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/vimseltinib-romvimza-approved-for-use-in-adults-to-treat-tenosynovial-giant-cell-tumours 12:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:33 Nineteen new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 13 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 18 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Derbyshire, England on 13 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Ceredigion, Wales on 13 August 2026. The case was in a bovine and was confirmed following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 13 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reforming-the-packing-waste-recycling-note-prn-system 12:33 We received 81 responses to the consultation. We will publish a summary of responses in autumn 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/ukhsa-updates-heat-health-alerts-across-england 12:22 Updated with latest HHA information.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-if-youre-self-employed 12:10 The live webinar link for ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper’ has been updated.The recorded webinar links for ‘Tax basics – a starter guide for small businesses’, ‘Residential property income for individuals – an introduction’ and ‘Residential property income for individuals – expenses and deductions’ have been updated.

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/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:08 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/publications/egypt-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:08 Updated the country policy and information note on Christians.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:07 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-cmas-programme-of-work-across-mobile-platforms 12:05 Responses to consultations on proposed steering conduct requirements published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform 12:02 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-googles-mobile-platform 12:02 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/medicines-get-scientific-advice-from-mhra 11:51 Updated to inform organisations that they are required to submit their final briefing document(s) and questions at the point of requesting Scientific Advice, with this becoming mandatory from September 2026. The supporting document guidance has been expanded to clarify expectations for company positions, scientific justification and alignment with relevant regulatory guidance. Additional information has been added on areas of expertise, including pharmacovigilance, risk minimisation, and the use of real-world data and evidence, as well as the MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue service. Meeting arrangements have also been clarified, including teleconference as the default format, clarification on recording the meeting, and logistics of in-person meetings unless agreed in advance by the Chair.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-if-youve-claimed-too-much-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief 11:48 Guidance added to section ‘Who can use the R&D disclosure service’ on correcting an RDEC claim made under the small and medium enterprise scheme, after the time limit for amending Company Tax Return has passed.

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