UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-30

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 19:06 One signatory was previously added in error. We have revised the statement to correct this mistake.

News and communications

/government/publications/know-your-customer-guidance 19:00 Renamed customer due diligence guidance. Added additional information showing how this applies to Homes England and National Housing Bank.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-stands-ready-to-engage-constructively-with-all-parties-and-expects-cop31-to-be-a-moment-of-delivery-uk-statement-at-the-briefing-by-the-cop31 17:57 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 17:21 Images and videos – Updated the guidance to reflect that lead images for news articles are now optional.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/images-and-videos 17:21 Updated the guidance to reflect that lead images for news articles are now optional.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/largest-ever-enforcement-workforce-protecting-waterways-from-pollution 17:06 Update to inspection figures to note over 10,000 have now been completed, and an update to the number of improvement actions as the previous figure was incorrect.

News and communications

/government/news/government-outlines-reforms-of-industry-training-boards-to-boost-construction-and-engineering-skills 17:00 Title changed from: ‘Government outlines proposed reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills’ to ‘Government outlines proposed reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost skills’And added in ‘construction’ before ‘training boards’ in summary.

News and communications

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 16:57 In the ‘Signatories’ section, additional Operator Signatories (Beinthedraw, Swishes) and Other Relevant Signatories (The Comp App, Raffle Web Design) have been added. The following Operator Signatories have been removed: Easy Living Competitions, Sweepstarz.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/diabetic-eye-screening-cohort-management-overview 16:55 Replaced DES Cohort Management Guidance with updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-group-accounting-manual-2025-to-2026 16:52 Added updated version of the DHSC group accounting manual 2025 to 2026 – changes are detailed in the ‘additional guidance’ document, with a revision of FAQ 5 in paragraph 46.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 16:50 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export products of animal origin (POAO) to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/complaints-mp-enquiries-caseworker-guidance 16:42 This guidance has been updated to add a new section, ‘MP enquires: live applications’ to tell the senior caseworking team how to answer MP complaints about live applications.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:40 Update 30/03

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-sentience-committee-letter-regarding-the-recently-published-animal-welfare-strategy 16:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/from-local-to-national-a-new-model-for-policing 16:34 Added the Welsh translation of the white paper.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 16:32 Certification Officer marks 50 years of independent oversight

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250151-15-sterncourt-road-stapleton-bristol-bs16-1lb 16:28 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tender-opens-for-peer-review-independent-expert-panel 16:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 16:24 Added: “You can only use the following actions above the moorland line when other CSHT moorland actions or supplements cannot achieve the intended environmental outcomes:CLH1: Manage lowland heathlandCLH2: Restore lowland heathlandCLH3: Create lowland heathlandCWT13: Manage and restore fen, reedbed and wetland mosaicsCWT14: Create fen, reedbed or wetland mosaics”

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 16:22 New information about flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/changing-futures-lived-experience-support-grant-prospectus 16:22 Added link to apply, scoring framework, budget template and privacy notice for Changing Futures Lived Experience Support Grant applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/changing-futures-learning-and-support-grant-prospectus 16:21 Added link to apply, scoring framework, budget template and privacy notice for Changing Futures Learning and Support Grant applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-guidance-for-itt-providers 16:19 Removed the reference to chemistry in ‘Subject knowledge enhancement: guidance for ITT providers’ to reflect a major change to the SKE subject package for the remainder of the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Updated the number of subjects that DfE currently funds accordingly.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-course-directory 16:14 Removed the chemistry section to reflect a major change to the SKE subject package for the remainder of the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Removed the provider Edge Hill, as it is not delivering SKE this academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/facilities-management-spend-controls 16:08 Updated the main page text as Facilities Management Control will cease effective April 1st.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/scottish-space-companies-pioneer-next-generation-satellite-communications-with-spacex-launch 16:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2026-for-partnership-returns 15:54 A new attachment ‘Partnership Special Exclusion version 1.0’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-first 15:50 Clarification that the Government welcomes comments and representations on all aspects of the consultation paper and subjects related to the proposed reforms.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/statutory-instrument-secondary-legislation-directions-under-regulations-51-of-the-income-and-corporation-taxes-electronic-communications-regulati 15:47 All references to “Statutory Instrument” have been replaced with “Tertiary legislation” and the “Statutory Instrument secondary legislation” HTML has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/public-duty-cost-allowance 15:41 Updated the section: The Allowance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/companies-house-approach-to-financial-penalties 15:38 Added Welsh language translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 15:33 Updated the lists of airlines, airports, and sea and rail routes and companies you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 15:25 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/parole-referral-power-guidance 15:17 Guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-for-hospital-or-small-emitters-how-to-comply 15:13 Amended to take into account the introduction of the new IT system (METS), removal of all references to ETSWAP and the revised definition of ‘ceasing operation’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/directions-under-regulation-31za-of-the-income-and-corporation-taxes-electronic-communications-regulations-2003 15:11 The existing tertiary legislation has been replaced.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-rules-2025-to-2026 15:10 Updated ‘Changes to apprenticeship assessment, 2025 to 2026’ to reflect new changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hma-moscow-nigel-caseys-interview-on-uk-russia-relations 14:58 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-statistics-information 14:57 Survey questionnaire updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:53 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-document-for-the-customs-northern-ireland-eu-exit-regulations-2020 14:53 ‘Duty incurred in Northern Ireland – repayment and remission on production of evidence (eligibility criteria and other conditions)’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-engage-with-the-cmas-private-dental-services-market-study 14:51 Webinar recording published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 14:50 All Crime Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/net-capacity-assessment-nca-programme 14:44 Updated with new information about Valuation Office school visits, a revised NCA programme guide and a new tranche list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 14:44 Updated the contact details for Edinburgh Airport in ‘Airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-approved-intermediaries 14:36 Removed section ‘Sanjay P Mody’ and connected information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/penalties-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 14:34 The late payment penalty for the 2027 to 2028 tax year if payment is 31 days or more late has been corrected to 4% of the tax owed at day 15 and 4% of the tax owed at day 30, plus an annual rate of 10% per year on the outstanding amount, charged daily from day 31 until the tax is paid, or for up to 2 years.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 14:30 Updated timescales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:20 One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in West Yorkshire on 27 March 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/poultry-valuation-tables 14:18 Added a link to the archive versions on the National Archives.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/burundi 14:11 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the city of Bujumbura and parts of Bujumbura province. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to other parts of Burundi (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). Changes to Burundi’s provincial structure added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/search-of-a-person 14:11 Updates to the guidance include integration of retired guidance ‘Offensive weapons – safe handling procedures; and the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Application to Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials in Northern Ireland) and Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/using-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-for-non-medical-purposes-as-a-justified-practice 14:10 Added link to the consultation survey.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 14:09 Link added to an advert for Science & Technology Ethics Advisory Committee Members.

News and communications

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 14:06 A service issue about Customs Declaration Service declarations has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 14:03 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supply-estimates-guidance-manual 14:00 Supply Estimates: a guidance manual 2026 added to reflect up-to-date practices, limits and procedures, agreed with parliament and the National Audit Office (NAO) and to remove redundant references.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-of-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-government-position 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukperu-convention-for-the-elimination-of-double-taxation-with-respect-to-taxes-on-income-and-on-capital-gains-and-the-prevention-of-tax-evasion-and 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/using-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-for-non-medical-purposes-as-a-justified-practice 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/tra-initiates-first-absorption-review 13:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/how-to-nominate-someone-for-the-merchant-navy-medal-for-meritorious-service 13:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/request-approval-to-subcontract-16-to-19-distance-learning 13:32 Updated the ‘Decision to approve your request’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/request-approval-to-subcontract-your-whole-16-to-19-programme 13:32 Updated the ‘Submit a request to subcontract your 16 to 19 provision’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/request-a-subcontracting-threshold-exemption 13:32 Updated the ‘Submit an exemption case to maintain current subcontracting’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subcontracting-esfa-post-16-education-and-training-for-the-first-time 13:32 Updated ‘Subcontracting post-16 education and training for the first time’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/declaring-subcontracting-arrangements-to-education-and-skills-funding-agency 13:31 Updated ‘How to declare subcontracting arrangements for post-16 education and training’ for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 13:29 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:28 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 13:18 Updated to reflect that funding for Oliver’s Training will continue into the financial year 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-grant-determination-2026-to-2027 13:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hundreds-of-best-start-family-hubs-open-nationwide 13:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/major-breakthrough-in-improvised-insurance-products-for-female-sports-stars 12:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/paying-back-the-winter-fuel-payment 12:54 An example of how we’ll work out your tax code if you’re a higher rate taxpayer has been added. Information about deductions for Scottish taxpayers has also been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 12:51 Details of services which have already happened have been removed, and links to press releases have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/grave-of-officer-missing-since-1940-identified-in-france 12:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/meningococcal-b-outbreak-investigation-survey 12:38 Updated information that will be collected and how it will be kept confidential.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biometric-information 12:37 Added accessible versions of the ‘biometric reuse’ and ‘retention and usage of biometric information’ guides.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/business-rates-multipliers-qualifying-retail-hospitality-or-leisure 12:35 This guidance has been updated to provide further clarity on when hereditaments used by riverboat services will qualify for the RHL multipliers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/counter-collections 12:34 This guidance has been updated to tell counter examiners when and how they must retain a counter collect report and customer receipt for 6 months, and to add a new section called ‘uncollected passports’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 12:33 Wiggett Construction Ltd has been removed from the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202609-change-to-the-oiel-amendments-process 12:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-thames-barrier 12:23 Updated the cost of packages for group talk, under ‘Visiting the Thames Barrier’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bridgwater-tidal-barrier-scheme 12:21 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/paris-and-london-reaffirm-their-commitment-to-food-security-high-standards-and-closer-bilateral-cooperation 12:17 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2026 12:07 Added more river catchments to the list of eligible catchments at section 2.1.2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-investigations-for-electrically-powered-devices 12:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-investigations-biological-safety-assessments 12:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-investigations-investigators-responsibilities 12:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 12:04 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2587

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 12:04 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2754

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 12:04 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2856

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-investigations-statistical-considerations 12:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 12:03 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2464

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:03 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3197

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medical-devices-that-need-a-clinical-investigation 12:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/best-start-family-hubs-and-healthy-babies-guidance-for-local-authorities 12:00 Added ‘Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies: guidance for local authorities’, ‘Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies: wider service expectations’ and ‘Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies: parenting and home learning environment menu of interventions’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pupils-patients-and-public-sector-workers-to-prosper-through-local-food-procurement 11:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-dsg-2025-to-2026 11:56 Added ‘DSG: pupil number tool 2025 to 2026 (March 2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:50 ‘Choosing more than one product’ has been updated to clarify that you can only use one software product for each separate submission you need to make to HMRC. Section ‘How to choose the right software features’ has been updated to to confirm if you’re VAT registered you should check if your software has HMRC Assist built in to help you with your tax affairs. The details of 3 software suppliers have been removed from the ‘Software in development’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-enforcement-employee-integrity-privacy-information-notice 11:37 Updated guidance on the processing of employee data in the sources and categories of information section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-joint-chief-executives-of-office-for-students-to-steer-sector 11:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-out-about-hmrc-assist--2 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 11:30 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Wednesday 01 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 11:30 Updated following variation dated Wednesday 01 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 11:30 Updated following variation dated Wednesday 01 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 11:30 Licence variation effective Wednesday 01 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-a-british-overseas-territory-or-commonwealth-country-visa 11:29 Updated to reflect that the UK no longer processes applications on behalf of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 11:26 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 11:25 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-fraud-initiative-timetables 11:21 Added the document: Timetable for the National Fraud Initiative 2026-27

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-2026-to-2027 11:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/construction-products-reform-white-paper 11:10 Link to consultation webinars added.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/kazakhstan 11:09 New information about using a local SIM card (IMEI registration) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-market-rent-determination 11:02 Updated PO box address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/residential-bursary-fund-guide 11:00 Added ‘Residential Bursary Fund: 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/residential-support-scheme-guide 11:00 Added ‘Residential Support Scheme guidance: 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-philippines-partnership-boosts-edtech-digital-learning 10:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/heat-networks-delivery-unit 10:38 We are inviting authorities to respond with information on zone opportunity areas by 29 May 2026, in order to develop a future pipeline of prioritised potential zones.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:37 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 30 March 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-philippines-launch-gip-to-drive-investment-and-growth 10:37 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/da1-4hq-np-crayford-mrf-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkb3806fdv006 10:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/businessman-who-remains-in-spain-despite-prison-sentence-banned-as-company-director 10:16 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 10:13 Updated the lists of approved test centres inside and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/spring-works-under-way-to-bolster-coastal-defences-in-sussex 10:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ls15-8za-genesis-cancer-care-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3050tla001 10:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/starter-guide-to-uk-sanctions 10:00 Added link to new guide, ‘How to use exceptions and licences to comply with sanctions’.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 10:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 30 March 2026

News and communications

/government/publications/the-government-counter-fraud-functional-strategy-2025-2026-progress-review 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/appointment-and-reappointment-of-members-of-the-sentencing-council 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/collections/uk-sanctions 09:59 Added link to new guide, ‘How to use exceptions and licences to comply with sanctions’.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/imposition-of-monetary-penalty-apple-distribution-international-limited 09:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gambling-levy-transition-fund 09:39 Clarification added to Section C of the eligibility criteria to confirm that if an organisation applied for both grant funds and received any funding from either grant, they would not be eligible.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rsr-generic-developed-principles-regulatory-assessment 09:34 ‘Management and leadership for the environment: generic developed principles’, has been withdrawn and replaced by RSR: Guidance for leadership and management at nuclear sites.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-fisheries-management-plan-updates 09:30 Reporting bass discards infographic added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-partnerships 09:30 The name of the national partnership team contact for West Midlands has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/an-alternative-transitional-registration-model-atrm-for-uk-reach 09:30 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/not-so-quick 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/national-fraud-initiative-public-sector-data-specifications 09:25 Added the documents:Changes for the 2026 to 2027 exerciseTrade creditors standing: data specification 2026 to 2027Trade creditors payment history: data specification 2026 to 2027Pesonal budgets: data specification 2026 to 2027Non-domestic rates SBBS: data specification 2026 to 2027 (Scotland only)Pensions: data specification 2026 to 2027Taxi driver licences: data specification 2026 to 2027Housing waiting list: data specification 2026 to 2027Housing tenants: data specification 2026 to 2027Council Tax: data specification 2026 to 2027Transport passes and permits: data specification 2026 to 2027Private supported care home residents: data specification 2026 to 2027Council Tax Reduction Scheme: data specification 2026 to 2027Business Rates: data specification 2026 to 2027Electoral Registration: data specification 2026 to 2027Payroll: data specification 2026 to 2027

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reservoir-discharges-consents-permits-and-risk-assessments 09:22 Updated the guide and form link to clarify this relates to all water supply assets – not just reservoirs.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-suriname 09:03 Update to the section on burying or cremating the body locally.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/work-experience-a-guide-for-logistics-employers-in-england 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-iceland-jane-stevens 09:00 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/child-maintenance-decision-makers-guide 08:55 Updated – Volume 2: Maintenance calculations (chapters 17 to 26) and CMDMG Volume 2 summary of changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 08:54 Updated – Chapter F1: Child element and Chapter H5: Unearned income. Added – ADM Memo 03/26: Removal of the Two Child limit

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cycle-training-and-walk-to-school-programmes-among-108-million-active-travel-funding-boost 08:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/restricting-the-generation-of-surplus-funds-from-traffic-contraventions 08:45 Analysis of responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/aylesbury-yoi 08:38 Social visits booking telephone number updated.Official visits booking telephone numbers updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/temporary-jobcentres-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic 08:37 Information added to show the London Clapham (Lambeth) site was decommissioned on 6 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-financial-loss-from-the-delay-to-the-replacement-credits-service 08:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-boosts-rsipf-capacity-through-leadership-training-and-strategic-partnership 07:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/annual-political-dialogue-between-the-uk-and-mongolia-joint-press-statement 07:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/submit-evidence-to-support-your-childcare-service-application 00:15 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/stalled-housing-and-employment-sites-to-be-unlocked-with-new-165-million-road-fund 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-29

/government/news/joint-statement-on-israels-death-penalty-bill-29-march-2026 19:30 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 11:07 Additional signatories added.

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/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:46 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 29 March 2026. Changes to Caversham and Sonning reaches.

Guidance and regulation

2026-03-28

/government/news/raf-personnel-become-first-ever-drone-aces-during-operations-in-the-middle-east 22:30 First published.

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/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 19:06 Updated information about border crossing charges (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/egypt 19:06 Updated information on border crossing charges at Taba ( ‘Entry requirements’)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 19:06 Updated information about border crossing charges (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:14 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 28 March 2026. Change to Sunbury reach.

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/government/publications/previous-document-codes-for-data-element-21-of-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Appendix 3 has been updated with a new previous document code ‘356’. Notes for type codes ‘CLE’ and ‘SDE’ have been added to the ‘Details’ section on this page.

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/government/publications/appendix-2-c21e-data-element-111-additional-procedure-codes 00:15 Additional Procedure Code 21G has been updated.

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/government/publications/cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3-import-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 D/E 2/2 has been updated to clarify the Country of Dispatch codes that can be entered when AI Code NIDOM is used. The guidance for AI Code EUPRF in DE 2/2 has been updated to clarify when the Country of Origin and Country of Preferential Origin should be completed. DE 5/15 guidance has been updated to show that it is now always mandatory. DE 5/16 guidance has been updated to reflect that DE 5/15 must also be completed when claiming preference, even if the country codes in both DEs are the same. DE 6/10 guidance has been updated to indicate this number must always be greater than or equal to zero.

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/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document code Y080 has been removed as it is longer used by the EU. Document code U119 has been updated following changes by the EU. Document Code U117 has been updated to clarify the details to be entered in the document identifier field, and what status codes are available.Document code Y146 has been updated to remove the requirements for a document reason to be declared.

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/government/publications/tax-types-for-data-element-43-of-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Appendix 8 has been updated with a new excise tax type, 399, for cooking alcohol with 5% abv or less.

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/government/publications/known-error-workarounds-for-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 This ‘Consolidated Workaround Document 5.1.0’ edition includes new Known Differences (KD) that have been delivered in the 5.1.0 update in March 2026, and lists the previous KDs that have been now been delivered in previous updates. The CWD also includes Known Error Log (KEL) new additions, amendments and closures up to the 19/03/2026.Updates and changes are listed on the individual Change Log tabs, to view the details of these changes navigate to the relevant tabs (KD, KEL, ILE vs CHIEF or CR).

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/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 The data list’s content and structure have been updated.

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/government/publications/national-additional-codes-to-declare-with-data-element-617-of-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Appendix 19 has been updated with a new national Additional Code, X399, for cooking alcohol with 5% abv or less.

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/government/news/support-for-thousands-with-musculoskeletal-conditions-as-government-tackles-inactivity 00:01 First published.

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2026-03-27

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 23:47 Information on security operation in Laikipia, Meru, and Isiolo counties (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gareth-davies-appointed-as-new-home-office-permanent-secretary 17:14 Updated to include reference to the interim Permanent Secretary at DBT

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/government/news/farmer-who-allowed-waste-to-be-dumped-at-beauty-spot-sentenced 17:09 First published.

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/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-explanation-of-vote-for-the-draft-resolution-on-unilateral-coercive-measures 17:00 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-explanation-of-vote-on-the-draft-resolution-on-the-occupied-palestinian-territory 16:59 First published.

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/government/publications/immigration-bill-part-1-labour-market-and-illegal-working 16:54 Updated the Equality Impact Assessment: Prevention of illegal working in premises licensed for the sale of alcohol or late-night refreshment.

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/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-resolution-on-south-sudan 16:54 First published.

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/government/news/cadet-adult-recognition-awards-open-for-application-in-the-highlands 16:54 First published.

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/government/publications/women-in-finance-charter 16:53 Financial Advice Centre Ltd, Hampshire Trust Bank plc, Mercantile Trust, The Sturgeon Group Limited, UK Debt Management Office added to list of signatories.

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/government/publications/honours-and-awards-in-the-armed-forces-jsp-761 16:50 The attachment guide to JSP 761 – Honours and awards in the armed forces has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:48 New information about an indefinite strike affecting public transport across the city and department of La Paz (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 16:47 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 30 March to Sunday 5 April 2026.

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/government/publications/otterburn-firing-times 16:47 Change to body and updated Otterburn April firing times.

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/government/publications/early-removal-of-foreign-national-prisoners-psi-042013 16:46 The early removal scheme and release of foreign national prisoners: PSI 04/2013 document has been updated.

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/government/publications/exempt-exm 16:43 The Appendix HM Armed Forces: caseworker guidance and the Appendix International Forces: caseworker guidance has been added.

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/government/publications/strensall-range-firing-times 16:42 Updated body of document and added Strensall April firing times.

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/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-introductory-statement-on-the-draft-resolution-on-syria 16:41 First published.

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News and communications

/government/publications/chpqa-standard 16:37 All issues updated 2026 to align with the CHPQA Portal now hosted on GOV.​UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/meningococcal-b-outbreak-investigation-survey 16:36 Added link to UKHSA’s privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 16:32 Updated information about yellow fever (See ‘Vaccine recommendations and health risks’ on the ‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-level-playing-field-for-open-competition-com202689 16:32 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Added 27 March update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 16:24 Added Straightpoint April firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/polio-global-eradication-nac-and-environmental-surveillance 16:19 The ‘Environmental surveillance for polio’ page has been updated with latest findings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/update-notice-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 16:15 Following new regulations (The Income Tax (Digital Obligations) Regulations 2026), this has been updated to correct wording. References to ‘notices’ have been changed to ‘directions’, with content being updated to ensure ‘legal alignment’ so that it follows the new regulations.

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/government/publications/child-death-overview-panels-contacts 16:14 Updated the contact details for Darlington and Durham.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-record-keeping-notice-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 16:13 Following new regulations (The Income Tax (Digital Obligations) Regulations 2026), this publication has been updated to correct wording. References to ‘notices’ have been changed to ‘directions’, to ensure ‘legal alignment’ so that it follows the new regulations.

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