UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-02

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 27 amendment GB2626698 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7163 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-get-paid-under-an-environmental-stewardship-agreement 00:15 Updates made because the final deadline for submitting your annual revenue claim has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship 00:15 Updates made because revenue claims closed at 11:59 on 1 Sept 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-9-2026-vat-liability-of-supplies-of-education-by-alternative-providers-of-higher-and-further-education 00:15 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/how-to-complete-a-countryside-stewardship-revenue-claim-by-email-or-post--2 00:15 Updates made because revenue claims closed on 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-01

/government/news/uk-accelerates-support-for-efforts-to-stop-ebola-outbreak-at-source 21:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/three-hundreds-of-chiltern--4 19:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 17:51 In the ‘Signatories’ section, the following Operator Signatories have been added: Legion Comps, WinHive. The following Other Relevant Signatories have been added: Golden Egg Compliance, The Fair Draw Register. The following signatories have been removed: Auto Comps, Brickit Comps, Cash Kingdom, Easybig Wins, Instant Cash Competitions, Let’s Win, The Luxury Comp Collective, Raffall, Trionyx Labs Ltd, Volt Comps.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-statement-to-the-house-of-commons-1-september-2026 17:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/prime-minister-andy-burnhams-statement-in-response-to-the-german-attribution 17:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-police-and-music-industry-unite-to-tackle-vawg 17:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/russias-actions-do-not-change-ukraines-sovereignty-nor-rewrite-her-borders-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 17:02 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 17:01 Updated the list of compatible software providers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-nature-restoration-levy 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nature-restoration-levy-enforcement-actions-and-appeals-process 16:48 First published. /guidance/understanding-the-nature-restoration-fund 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/kent-maidstone-probation-office 16:43 Disabled visitor parking is no longer available at this office.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-forthcoming-hearings 16:14 New Hearing listed:Bates, Floyd, Managan v TSSA: 2-4 February 2027Hughes v Prospect: 25 March 2027

News and communications

/guidance/uk-trade-agreements-in-effect 16:12 UK businesses can now trade with Canada under CPTPP following ratification of treaty.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-report-specifications 16:05 The SEN2 person level survey report specifications have been updated for 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/large-producers-that-stop-performing-producer-functions-rps-377 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/china-country-policy-and-information-notes 15:41 Published an updated version of the country policy and information note on modern slavery in China.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/loved-ones-of-asbestos-and-dust-disease-victims-to-receive-fairer-compensation 15:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/one-stop-shop-union-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 15:32 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 25 September 2026 to 9am Monday 28 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 15:27 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 25 September 2026 to 9am Monday 28 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg8-9ny-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3344kaa001 15:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox49-5dl-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3242kca001 15:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg20-8qx-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3244kva001 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kt22-8qa-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3246kda001 15:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sn6-7rp-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3146kaa001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg26-5ua-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3144kna001 15:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl54-5rs-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlb3541kna001 15:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 15:17 Information updated to show that applications for Capital Grants 2026 are closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-oil-spill-treatment-products 15:17 Disperep 12 expiry date updated having passed the renewal process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg20-7ex-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3342kna001 15:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mrl-reference-diagnostic-and-advisory-services 15:16 Updated telephone number for NaTHNaC advice service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg26-5rz-thames-water-utilities-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3248kpa001 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-accelerates-roll-out-of-police-rape-and-sexual-offence-teams 15:15 Added a quote from Alexis Bowater OBE.

News and communications

/government/publications/cb8-7pz-stockland-green-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3528maa001 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/join-the-dbs-annual-conference-2026 15:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/capital-grants-2026 15:01 Added information to inform that applications are closed. Included a link to how to make a capital claim page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-national-rolling-open-market-review-september-2026 15:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:51 23 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 31 August 2026. Of these, 21 cases involved sheep and 2 involved cattle. All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.6 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 31 August 2026. Of these, 5 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All 6 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.The list of cases has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/secretary-of-state-orders-independent-judge-led-review-of-parades-commission 14:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-ospar-ems-recommendation 14:15 Oil and gas: Public Statements relating to 2025 operations

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/13m-to-turn-cutting-edge-research-into-real-world-farming-solutions 14:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012 14:14 Amendment to the text in paragraph 10.3 to reflect the statutory guide for chief officers and the firearms application form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/influenza-flu-vaccine-factsheet-information-for-patients-parents-and-carers 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-safety-management-system-jsp-815-part-1 14:04 JSP 815 has been updated to Version 1.3

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-safety-management-system-jsp-815-volume-2 14:04 JSP 815 updated following Defence Reform and new Safety Op Model.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/stateless-persons-nationality-policy-guidance 14:03 Change made in section Registration of a person born before 1 January 1983 to confirm how a person can register under paragraph 5 of schedule 2 of the British Nationality Act 1981.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/12-new-experts-to-join-the-cmas-inquiry-panel 14:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/one-month-until-vaping-products-duty-and-the-vaping-duty-stamps-scheme-start 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 14:01 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 14:00 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukcosta-rica-air-service-agreement-cs-costa-rica-no12026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ukseychelles-agreement-concerning-air-services-cs-seychelles-no12026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/uknorth-macedonia-agreement-concerning-air-services-cs-north-macedonia-no22026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-opportunities-for-british-fishing-boats-summary-of-current-determinations 14:00 Updated summary of current determinations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hs2-air-quality-annual-report-2025 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/collections/command-papers-by-country-2013 14:00 Upload of [CS Costa Rica No.1/2026], [CS North Macedonia No.2/2026] and [CS Seychelles No.1/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:53 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uks-accession-to-cptpp-for-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes 13:52 Section 2 of attachment updated to state that UK traders can now trade with Canada under CPTPP.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alerts-for-vets-emerging-and-endemic-disease-alert-system-eedas 13:51 Added alert from 4 August 2026: Bovine lungworm cases diagnosed despite dry weather conditions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/multi-factor-authentication-for-uk-visa-sponsors-sms-manual-13 13:49 Added accessible HTML.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 13:35 Information about ‘Investors in offshore funds’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/solensia-7-mgml-solution-for-injection-for-cats-spc-change--2 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-rent-checks-1-0 13:05 Supplementary code updated to reflec the publication of a new 1.1 version, which means this 1.0 never comes into force.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-rent-checks-1-1 13:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-work-checks-1-0 13:05 Supplementary code updated to reflect the publication of a new 1.1 version, which means this 1.0 never comes into force.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-work-checks-1-1 13:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-information-for-transgender-people 13:03 Changed heading to ‘information for trans and non-binary people’. Added information on HPV self-testing to the cervical screening section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-treaty-action-bulletins 12:53 Uploaded Treaty Action Bulletin: August 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/treaty-action-bulletin-august-2026 12:51 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b77-5dy-techemet-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3006cwv006 12:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 12:32 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2878

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 12:31 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2609

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 12:31 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2776

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:28 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3219

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk 12:27 Update to 3 lists: Consular offices outside London, Honorary Consulates and London diplomatic list and other representative offices.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 12:26 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2486

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 12:26 Added VCU procedures for the 2027 harvest for Swede.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-reuse-and-treatment 12:23 Removed the warning to users to not submit their 2027 application before 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-how-to-be-an-approved-exporter 12:23 Removed the warning to users to not submit their 2027 application before 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-workforce-management-information-july-2026 12:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ex-gratia-medical-payments-reviews 12:20 Updated: ‘Making a claim’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-freelance-champions-to-put-creative-workers-at-the-heart-of-governments-policy-making 12:10 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 12:05 Updated information about flight delays due to industrial action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/political-party-spending-limits-independent-assessment-29-august-2026 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools-and-local-authorities 12:00 Added a template letter about the change in eligibility criteria for free school meals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 12:00 Updated ‘Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies’ to show that Clink Events is no longer an active organisation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-scheduled-downtime-and-technical-issues 11:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 11:45 All our Trade Mark services will be unavailable between 5pm to 9pm Wednesday 2 September 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-and-manage-your-allowance-for-customs-duty-waiver-claims-service-availability-and-issues 11:43 Planned downtime from 3pm on Saturday 12 September 2026 to 8am on Monday 14 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/draft-conversion-practices-bill 11:30 The link to the external news article in footnote 3 of the draft equality impact assessment has been removed. This is because the original page has been deleted and now redirects to an unrelated page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets 11:24 Pages have been updated in line with the September 1st Supervision Exemption changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-newsletter 11:23 September newsletter added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 11:22 Revised the London A Panel, London B Panel and London C Panel Web lists due to new appointments in September and texted updated to reflect

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-logos 11:19 Updated contact email address.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ecuador-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 11:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/mhra-regulatory-reform-amendments-tabled-in-governments-health-bill 11:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/t-level-funding 10:59 Updated ‘2026 to 2027 T Level and foundation year programme cost weightings and funding bands’ to include the new learning aim references for the generation 2 Health and Science T Levels.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-accommodation-notification-duty 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/homelessness-code-of-guidance-for-local-authorities 10:51 Chapter 21: Domestic abuse – Amended paragraph 21.4.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:39 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 1 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-govuk-wallet-in-the-digital-identity-sector 10:39 Updated to include mention of the sandbox

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-access-the-govuk-wallet-sandbox 10:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-roles-not-working-specifically-with-adults-or-children 10:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/objections-to-company-strike-off-to-be-submitted-online-only-from-1-december-2026 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-concludes-review-of-avacopan-vifor-following-reassessment-of-benefit-risk-balance 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:23 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:23 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-roles-working-with-children 10:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-workforce-guidance 10:17 Updated to link to new guidance as of 1st September supervision exemption changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-roles-working-with-adults 10:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applicant-guidance-sac-recruitment 10:15 The link in the monitoring form has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/criminal-justice-system-data-standards-forum-guidance 10:05 CJSE Courts BC OU Codes v38.0 published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 10:01 Deleted past events and added 2 new events: Lakes Deer Fest and Chartered Institute of Horticulture Skills Summit.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/beavers-licence-to-capture-transport-and-re-release-beavers-or-modify-or-remove-beaver-dams-burrows-and-lodges-cl50 10:00 This licence is now valid from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/beavers-licence-to-modify-or-remove-dams-burrows-and-lodges-cl51 10:00 This licence is now valid from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-payments-and-view-your-allowance-for-non-customs-state-aid-and-customs-duty-waiver-claims 10:00 Information about the need for an ‘undertaking administrator’ to log in to their Customs Duty Waiver Online Service account between 8am on 14 September 2026 and 25 September 2026 to confirm business details has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-a-waiver-for-duty-on-goods-that-you-bring-to-northern-ireland-from-great-britain 10:00 Information about the need for an ‘undertaking administrator’ to log in to their Customs Duty Waiver Online Service account between 8am on 14 September 2026 and 25 September 2026 to confirm business details has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/schools-gigabit-broadband 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/make-a-claim-through-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa 10:00 Replaced ‘Academy trusts: RPA membership rules’ and ‘Church academies: RPA membership rules’ with updated versions for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-accountability-headline-measures-technical-guide 10:00 Changed the name of the guidance to ‘16 to 19 accountability headline measures’. Updated the guidance to reflect 16 to 19 school and college performance measures for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Introduced detail on the T Level attainment measure and on college group reporting.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/beavers-licence-to-modify-or-remove-dams-cl52 10:00 Updated the attachment ‘Licence to modify or remove beaver dams and damaged burrows (CL52)’. Natural England will contact you with the outcomes of your registration within 30 working days for normal registrations, rather than 15 working days. Under licence condition 1, added that the registered person must maintain their expertise at an appropriate level to act under this licence, including attending a refresher training course every 3 years since attending the Natural England accredited CL52 training course. Under condition 2, added additional advice to clarify when the licence can and cannot be used for preserving public health and safety. Under condition 5, added additional advice about: fish migration and spawning grounds, how to remove a beaver dam, and waste materials and non-native invasive species handling.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/department-for-transports-counter-fraud-bribery-and-corruption-strategy 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-community-update-september-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/nato-submarine-rescue-system-conducts-exercise-flying-fish 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/funding-accelerated-to-turbocharge-prison-building-across-country 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 09:47 Addition of UK government assistance phone number from India (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-the-national-housing-bank-logo 09:47 A new National Housing Bank Logo files ZIP file has been added to the page. The National Housing Bank logo guidelines and Using the National Housing bank logo documents contained in the file have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/online-procedure-rules-digital-possession-service-user-journey 09:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide 09:45 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the DfE’s 2026 spring school census, new similar schools’ comparator for achievement, and format changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 09:45 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the DfE’s 2026 spring school census, new similar schools’ comparator for achievement, and format changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 09:42 Updated the document ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’: added link for programmes under ‘Skills for Care learning programmes’ and updated ‘Qualifications in leadership and management’ with 3 new qualifications for Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-enhanced-with-barred-list-dbs-checks-with-children 09:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-revenue-funding-allocations 09:30 Updated links to guidance for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-serious-childcare-incident 09:30 Updated to reflect changes to the EYFS framework on 1 September 2026. Providers must now inform Ofsted of allegations of harm (rather than serious harm) by anyone living, working or looking after children on the premises.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reception-baseline-assessment-it-guidance 09:30 Connection issues section has been updated to clarify trouble shooting steps.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/creative-freelance-champion-terms-of-reference 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childminders-on-the-compulsory-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childminders-on-the-voluntary-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/daycare-providers-on-the-compulsory-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/daycare-providers-on-the-voluntary-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/deferring-ofsted-inspections 09:30 We’ve updated the policy to clarify deferral requests for state-funded schools with a RISE advisor and non-association independent schools during pre-registration inspections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teacher-assessment-moderation-standardisation-and-training-process 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2026 to 2027

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hire-a-court-venue 09:30 Updated for changes to the application process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nanny-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus 09:30 Added updated monitoring guidance and template ahead of all Pride in Places accountable bodies submitting a return by 29 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accredited-initial-teacher-training-itt-providers 09:30 Updated the legal accredited name and UKPRN for 1 provider, and updated the operating names of 2 providers in the list of providers accredited to deliver ITT from September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biotoxin-and-phytoplankton-monitoring 09:30 Biotoxin and phytoplankton sampling plans for England and Wales updated on 1 September 2026 with new information. The plan for Liverpool Bay has been removed and the plan for Burry Inlet has been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reception-baseline-assessment-administration-guidance 09:30 New video has been added, which as been updated for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shellfish-classification 09:30 Classification List for England and Wales updated on 1 September 2026 with new information. The Classification Zone in Liverpool Bay has been declassified. A Classification Zone in The Wash has been upgraded. A Classification Zone in Portsmouth Harbour has been downgraded. A Classification Zone in the Ribble has had its Class B season extended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-partnerships 09:30 Update list of jobcentres in the South West England (‘Avon, Somerset and Gloucester’ was changed to ‘Gloucestershire, Somerset and West of England’) and updated contact information for this region.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-and-childcare-ofsteds-enforcement-policy 09:30 See ‘Summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-training-providers 09:30 Updated to clarify that the guidance is not statutory.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-employers 09:30 Updated to clarify that the guidance is not statutory.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-test-assessing-the-impact-of-policies-on-families 09:30 The Family Test has been replaced with new updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaping-products-duty-and-vaping-duty-stamps-scheme-communications-resources 09:30 Updates to communication resources

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-criteria 09:30 Updated for 2026 to 2027. Removed references to the ITT quality requirements following their integration into the criteria. Revisions have been made to fee charging arrangements, including the introduction of a simplified fee table and updated fee limits, and the GCSE grade structure link has been updated. Wording has been added to clarify requirements for salaried training routes, school placements, and the use of updated SEN terminology, while recruitment practices guidance has been revised to include digital services requirements. References to minimum training times for lead mentors have been removed, and references to the teaching development assessment (TDA) have been added within the assessment requirements. In addition, lifelong learning entitlement (LLE) information and supporting links have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jsp-464-tri-service-accommodation-regulations-tsars 09:30 Added: ‘JSP 464 Volume 1 – UK Accommodation Policy (v7 Sept 26)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-domestic-smart-meters-energy-supplier-obligations 09:30 Added information on obligations with respect to the non-domestic smart meter rollout post-2025 (smart-contingent contracts).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/non-domestic-smart-meter-rollout-post-2025 09:30 Published the government response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/breathing-space-for-families-as-government-eases-school-costs 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/students-urged-to-stop-and-think-before-you-click-as-student-finance-payments-begin 09:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/how-to-access-the-investment-management-system 09:24 Minor change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/work-with-children-enhanced-without-childrens-barred-list-check 09:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-claim-a-repayment-of-import-duty-and-vat-if-youve-overpaid 09:19 Information confirming that repayments of import duty and VAT can only be made to a UK bank account has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-back-an-import-security-deposit-or-guarantee 09:17 Information confirming that repayments of an import security deposit or guarantee can only be made to a UK bank account has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 09:16 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7171

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 09:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2751

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 09:15 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5974

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 09:15 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3079

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 09:14 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2580

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 09:12 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4484

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/primary-assessments-future-dates 09:00 Removed past test dates. Added the detailed timetable for the key stage 2 tests in 2027.

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 20 schemes added, 15 schemes removed and 2 schemes amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sta-assessment-updates 09:00 Removed references to the Primary Assessment Gateway, which has now closed. Also removed information about testing alternative mailing services in the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returns-preparation 09:00 Updated the voluntary and assisted departures guidance, a full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/visa-processing-times 09:00 Updated the processing times video.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-national-curriculum-tests-and-results-information-for-parents 09:00 Updated the ‘key stage 2 national curriculum tests: information for parents’ with the 2027 test dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-individual-savings-account-isa-managers-approved-by-hmrc 09:00 The list of approved Individual Savings Account (ISA) managers has been updated with 1 amendment and 1 removal.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 08:55 Updates made to remove completed downtime notifications and added new notification from 5.15pm 1 September until 9.00am 2 September.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-enhanced-with-adults-barred-list-dbs-check 08:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/work-with-adults-enhanced-without-adults-barred-list-checks 08:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-access-the-investment-management-system 08:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-guidance-for-standard-dbs-checks 08:33 Updated to link to new guidance as of 1st September supervision exemption changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enhanced-dbs-checks-in-the-other-workforce 08:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 08:27 Updated SNS Activity Spreadsheet

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 08:26 updated Schedule 3 Spreadsheet

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 08:26 Closure of sudden cardiac death screening consultation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-policies 08:23 Recognition of prior learning (RPL) policy addedEmail address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-standard-dbs-checks 08:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fco-consular-services-abroad-exchange-rates 08:08 New Consular Rates for September 2026

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/evidence-of-identity-conveyancers 06:00 Section 4.1.B has been amended to clarify that evidence of identity is required for the person or company on whose behalf the excepted party acts.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rates-and-thresholds-for-employers-2026-to-2027 00:15 The advisory fuel rates for company cars have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/upfront-help-cuts-placement-costs-for-healthcare-students 00:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education 00:01 This revised statutory guidance came into effect on 1 September 2026. We have removed guidance that no longer applies.

Guidance and regulation