UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-19

/guidance/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-national-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document codes 9L51 and 9Y17 added to 5A National.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/data-element-23-document-and-other-reference-codes-licence-types-imports-and-exports-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document code 9L51 has been added to Appendix 5C Import.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Appendix 5A Union Document Codes C669, C670, C672 and Y923 have been updated to remove references to the legislation.The legislation applicable is available within the footnotes of the UK integrated Online Tariff Tool or the Northern Ireland online Tariff Tool for these Document Codes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/football-charity-trustees-let-down-players-after-25m-is-recovered-by-regulator 00:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/oxford-cambridge-growth-corridor-investment-prospectus 00:01 An updated version of the document has been added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/britain-is-undersaving-for-retirement-warns-pensions-commission 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-turning-the-tide-for-young-people-in-the-midlands-with-jobs-backing-from-severn-trent--2 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/huge-recruitment-boost-to-tackle-backlog-in-vital-disability-work-scheme 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/largest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-over-25-years-as-landmark-bill-enters-parliament 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-18

/government/news/largest-ever-uk-business-delegation-to-the-us-launches-greater-together-los-angeles 21:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/get-funding-to-develop-and-exploit-knowledge-assets 18:05 Updated dates and links

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-business-risk-for-ethiopia 18:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/overseas-business-risk 18:04 Overseas business risk report for Ethiopia added to collection.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/railways-bill 17:44 The Railways Bill was introduced on 5 November 2025 and reintroduced in the House of Commons on 14 May 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-modules-standardised-transcripts 17:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-overview 17:24 Updated to reflect that a list of level 4, 5 and 6 qualifications approved through the LLE process is available. We have also published details of the providers approved for lifelong learning entitlement modular funding, along with information about the standardised transcripts providers must make available on completion of each module. There is also additional information about secondary legislation we’re introducing to implement the lifelong learning entitlement fee limit and funding system.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/visit-the-uk-as-part-of-a-german-school-trip 17:06 Updated page to say that the UK-Germany school trip travel information form and relevant guidance will be published on 1 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-to-showcase-how-economic-plan-and-trade-deals-deliver-for-working-people 17:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/social-work-bursary-and-education-support-grant-information-packs 16:53 Updated the information pack for the 2026 to 2027 academic year: updated dates, timelines, student intake references, allocations for higher education institutions and links to NHS Business Services Authority guidance and supporting documents.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-appointment-to-the-committee-on-fuel-poverty 16:43 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:41 FCDO now advises against all travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz. Updated information about ongoing protests (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 16:41 Updated the approval dates for some of the bodies in the list.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/call-for-proposals-jordan-humanitarian-and-systems-strengthening-programme-jhass-protection-component 16:37 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu-vaccination 16:36 Updated section 3 of ‘Avian influenza (bird flu) vaccination’. The link to England’s zoo bird vaccination plan for the use of Nobilis Influenza H5N2 vaccine is now working.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-union-political-funds 16:21 This page has been updated to reflect amendments to the legislation made by the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 16:15 Online services for agents – Information about multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-appeals-dealt-with-by-written-representations-taking-part 16:04 The guide has been updated to reflect the new written representations (Part 1) process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/fatalities/ministry-of-defence-confirms-the-death-of-lance-bombardier-ciara-sullivan 16:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pet-travel-checks-on-pets-by-transport-carriers 16:00 A new animal health certificate (AHC) has been introduced. The old AHC template can be issued by an official veterinarian in Great Britain, until 30 September 2026. From 1 October 2026, the new AHC template must be used. Electronically signed certificates are not acceptable. However, certificates issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are permitted to be electronically signed as long as certain requirements are met.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-appeals-procedural-guide 15:59 The guide has been updated to reflect that discontinuance notice appeals cannot be submitted online.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-income-and-gains-fig-regime-self-assessment-helpsheet-hs266 15:59 Manual links have been added to attachment ‘HS266 Foreign income and gains (FIG) regime (2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-appeals-procedural-guide-for-appeals-relating-to-applications-dated-on-or-after-1-april-2026 15:56 The guide ha been updated to reflect that discontinuance notice appeals cannot be submitted online

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-plans-housing-land-supply-evidence 15:50 Clarification added to page note and files that the template applies to the local plan legacy system.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/global-partnerships-conference-2026 15:45 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 15:44 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:44 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 15:38 Updated to reflect ongoing ebola incident.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ct7-0hl-reclamet-holdings-ltd-permit-number-eprjb3501lt-eawml-10381-the-recycling-centre-woodchurch-road-birchington-kent-planning-inspectorate-refere 15:38 The document ‘EPR695 – Final Inquiry Programme 27.04.26_’ has been added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ebola-overview-history-origins-and-transmission 15:38 Updated in light of WHO declaring the ebola outbreak a public health emergency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-ungulates-to-the-eu 15:37 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip-crime-and-enforcement-for-businesses 15:32 Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) added to The UK IP Crime Group HTML.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/commander-csoc-commendations-may-2026 15:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/military-end-use-controls 15:30 The Military End-Use Controls ( MEUC) guidance has been updated to improve understanding of the regulations for exporters. This includes updated lists of embargoed destinations, typical exports impacted by MEUC, refreshed case studies and further information often covered in engagement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rapid-transfusion-diagnostics-optimising-safety-on-deployed-operations 15:23 Additional clarification added to Section 13.4

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fy6-7qh-bellway-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3024msa001 15:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ct3-2dp-clare-limbrey-and-mark-brogden-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3528msa001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/st17-4uj-bellway-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3720mua001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:12 Update to navigation issues. Submerged vessel reported opposite Rush Court Care Home on right side of channel looking upstream of Benson reach. Hazard is marked with navigation buoys, boaters to navigate with caution in Benson reach.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-ske-course-directory 15:04 Updated the availability and recruitment status of SKE courses at North East Learning Trust, Leicester and Leicestershire SCITT, and Exchange Teacher Training.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-factsheets 14:59 Overarching factsheet added to page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:59 One new case of BTV-3 were confirmed in Cumbria on 8 May 2026. Updated risk levels to reflect that the midges that spread bluetongue became active again on 31 March 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 14:56 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/expert-adviser-on-the-future-of-criminal-courts-for-children 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/youth-intervention-court-pilot-expression-of-interest 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cutting-youth-crime-changing-young-lives 14:43 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/manual-of-airworthiness-maintenance-documentation-mam-d 14:41 Issue 5 of the Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 1 has been published under NAA 26/29.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pillar-two-top-up-taxes-relevant-territories-and-taxes-notice-2 14:40 The list of countries in sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of ‘Notice 2 – Pillar Two top-up taxes relevant territories and taxes’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2000-series-flying-regulations-fly 14:40 The combined 2000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation – Issue 6 – See NAA 26/28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/table-of-contents-2000-fly-regulatory-articles 14:40 Issue 36 has been published under NAA 26/28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-surface-water-investment-model-swim-approach 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2370-test-and-evaluation 14:39 Issue 13 of RA 2370 and Version 2 RA 2370 Form 1 Application for Test and Evaluation Endorsement have been published under NAA 26/28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-reference-table 14:39 NAA 26/28 relating to RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation – Issue 6 and RA 2370 Form 1 Application for Test and Evaluation Endorsement – Version 2 and NAA 26/29 relating to Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 1 have been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-eea-efta-separation-agreement-joint-committee-annual-report-2023 14:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-eea-efta-separation-agreement-joint-committee-annual-report-2024 14:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/maa-regulatory-publications-mrp-amendment-record-sheet 14:38 Amendment record sheet has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-2026-documents 14:38 NAA 26/28 relating to RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation – Issue 6 and RA 2370 Form 1 Application for Test and Evaluation Endorsement – Version 2 and NAA 26/29 relating to Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 1 have been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-eea-efta-separation-agreement-joint-committee 14:38 Added the documents:UK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement Joint Committee annual report 2023UK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement Joint Committee annual report 2024

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 14:37 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2761

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:37 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2863

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 14:37 NPA 26/09 consolidated comments for RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-comment-response-sheets 14:37 NPA 26/09 consolidated comments for RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 14:36 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2594

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 14:34 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3204

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 14:31 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2471

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukraine-tax-treaties 14:31 Information about the ‘Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2017 UK-Ukraine Protocol to the 1993 Double Taxation Convention – in force’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:30 Norway vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated, Monday 18 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 14:24 Removed downtime notifications from previous week.Notification for the 20/05/2026 is no longer being completed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/changes-and-issues-affecting-the-corporation-tax-online-service 14:23 When claiming Research and Development Expenditure Credits that are exempt from the PAYE cap, you no longer need to submit computations and PDFs. Updated section ‘Research and Development expenditure credit (RDEC) claims’ to remove this information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/veterans-of-the-lgbt-ban-financial-recognition-scheme 14:20 Updated: ‘Direct Appointments to the Independent Panel’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:20 Code GBAUESXEMAZPS for Yun Express UK Ltd in Castle Donnington has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/remote-internal-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:16 The name for code GBAULHRLHRANS has been changed. The name for code GBAULHRLHREUB has been changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/homes-england-backs-homes-for-nature-initiative-to-help-drive-sector-wide-impact-for-environmental-sustainability 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 13:52 Updated a supplier name and web address, and updated some of the wording, in the Local land charges software suppliers guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 13:36 Added 18 May update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added link for new male lifetime pathway video.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/breast-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added URL for new version of female lifetime screening pathway animation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cervical-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added URL for new female lifetime screening pathway animation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/diabetic-eye-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added URL for new male and female lifetime screening pathway animations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 13:05 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-money-laundering-supervision 13:04 ‘Risk assessing businesses for anti money laundering supervision’, ‘documenting risk assessments for anti-money laundering supervision’ and ‘after a risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision has been done’ live webinar links updated to give correct booking information for users. Art market participants webinar information has been deleted as the webinar is no longer offered.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-and-when-you-need-to-register-as-a-tax-adviser-with-hmrc 13:00 Information has been added to tell businesses how to register with HMRC as a tax adviser through the new online registration process introduced on 18 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-meet-hmrcs-conditions-to-register-as-a-tax-adviser 13:00 Information has been added to tell both UK-based and overseas businesses how to register with HMRC as a tax adviser. Further detail has been added to help businesses identify their relevant individuals, as well as examples of the types of evidence that may be required for anti-money laundering checks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 12:58 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 12:49 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-launches-yacht-unlimited-certificate-of-competency 12:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/public-appointments 12:45 ‘Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB)’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-public-health-resources 12:42 Temporary ‘service unavailable’ banner added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 12:42 Addition of accessible (html) version of: Non-statutory supplementary document C.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-meters-radio-waves-and-health 12:15 Added clarification that the content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/radio-waves-reducing-exposure 12:14 Added clarification that content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electric-and-magnetic-fields-reducing-exposure 12:14 Added clarification that the content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electromagnetic-fields 12:14 Added a note to clarify that the changes are a result of a restructuring of the Electromagnetic Fields guidance webpages. The content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/banking-reforms-to-boost-investment-by-billions-for-british-businesses 12:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/residential-special-schools-national-minimum-standards 12:09 Updated ‘National minimum standards for residential special schools’, details in document history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sending-a-copy-of-the-appeal-form-to-the-council 12:09 Borough of Poole removed from the list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boarding-schools-national-minimum-standards 12:08 Updated ‘National minimum standards for boarding schools’, details in document history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/global-partnerships-conference-summary-from-satellite-session 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/multi-annual-national-control-plan-mancp 12:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:01 Code GBAUMIDMIDSTQ for Dragonsea Express (Liverpool) Ltd in Levington has been removed and code GBAUMIDMIDSTQ for Steel River Quay Ltd in Teesworks, Middlesborough has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-national-professional-qualification-npq 12:00 Added information on registration and getting a course certificate.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/headship-national-professional-qualification 12:00 Added information about the early headship coaching offer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bill-discount-scheme-administrator-update 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-for-national-professional-qualifications-npqs 12:00 Updated scholarship funding and eligibility criteria for autumn 2026 recruitment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-support-service-privacy-notice 11:44 Updates to the privacy notice to reflect changes to data processing arrangements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consumer-credit-act-reformed-to-protect-consumers-and-support-modern-finance 11:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 11:28 New course date published for the Aircraft structural integrity course (ASIC)​.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/education-secretary-speech-at-education-world-forum 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-international-alliance-to-support-children-with-send 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/msn-1858-mf-amendment-2-uk-requirements-for-deck-officers-on-large-yachts-24m-and-over 11:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-community-funding-for-product-safety 11:21 Links added to information about the contracts awarded in 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 and OPSS grants.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-community-funding-for-product-safety-2024-2025 11:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-community-funding-for-product-safety-2025-2026 11:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-grants 11:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safeguarding-stability-enabling-growth-the-ring-fencing-review 11:11 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-mongolia-edwin-samuel 11:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/three-hundreds-of-chiltern--3 11:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 11:04 Hyndburn Borough Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 15 June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-targeted-advance-assurance-on-up-to-2-areas-of-your-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief-claim 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-full-claim-advance-assurance-on-your-first-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief-claim 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/research-and-development-tax-relief-advance-assurance 11:00 Information about ‘applying for advance assurance’ has been moved to a new page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-a-report-on-implementation-of-the-tca-com2026166 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 10:56 COM/3361720 decision added

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/austria 10:55 Removal of information about Eurovision song contest 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-parents-urged-to-claim-child-benefit-for-their-baby-now 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/confirming-identity-checks 10:43 Updated with minor formatting changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:35 Code GBAUDRDBHXZLX for IMC Pro Logistics (UK) Ltd in Tamworth has been added.Code GBAUHOULHRLRX for LP Customs Clearance Ltd in Sunbury on Thames has been removed.Code GBAUESXEMAZPS for Yun Express UK Ltd in Braintree has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:31 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 18 May 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/professor-joann-rhodes-the-rules-need-to-bend-why-flexible-policies-and-real-partnership-are-the-keys-to-unlocking-life-sciences-potential 10:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/doing-business-in-ethiopia-guidance-on-exporting-and-business-risks 10:21 Minor edits throughout to include the latest 2025 data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/youth-justice-overhaul-to-keep-streets-safer 10:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 10:04 News Article.

News and communications

/government/consultations/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-information-sharing-regulations 10:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/veterans-uk-armed-forces-pensions-forms 10:00 Added a link to new digital form: Request a forecast of your deferred armed forces pension (AFPS 14)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fraud-prevention-savings-framework 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/plastic-packaging-tax-mechanically-recycled-plastic-packaging 09:58 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-an-agent-services-account 09:56 The guidance has been updated to reflect the legal requirement for tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients to register for an agent services account.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kosovos-designation-under-the-extradition-act-2003 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 09:49 Updated the list of approved test centres in the UK and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/category-a-project-under-consideration-societe-buns-sarl-erg-international-ukyaounde-nsimalen-road-cameroon 09:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/complete-the-care-to-learn-and-16-to-19-bursary-fund-for-defined-vulnerable-groups-funding-claim 09:40 Updated for the latest submission window.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-secure-electricity-systems-sses-tariff-interoperability-code-and-licence-modifications 09:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/have-your-say-on-proposed-change-to-permit-at-hinkley-point-c 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/transfer-an-abstraction-or-impounding-licence-form-wr165 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/funding-to-support-local-plan-implementation-successful-local-planning-authorities 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-authority-risk-and-adaptation-toolkit-heat-edition 09:30 Updated to include the tool and guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-background-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-biological-principles-for-the-control-of-mers-cov 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-diagnostic-testing 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-diagnosis-and-management-of-cases-and-contacts 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reception-baseline-assessment-assessment-and-reporting-arrangements-ara 09:30 Added guidance for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-organisation-local-authority-maintained-schools 09:30 Updated with new guidance that will come into force on 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-a-new-academy-free-school-presumption 09:30 Updated to give notice that this guidance will be withdrawn on 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukhsa-privacy-notice 09:30 Updated postal address, links and minor changes to wording.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-appraisal-and-selection-of-public-records 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mers-cov-risk-assessment 09:30 Updated information on the background. Risk assessment level for travellers to Middle East remains very low. Risk assessment for acquiring MERS-CoV infection in the UK has been reduced to extremely low.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mers-cov-travel-from-the-middle-east-advice-sheet 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/opening-new-schools 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/seven-year-ban-for-cleaning-director-who-used-atherton-scheme-and-transferred-almost-200000-to-new-company 09:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 09:15 Updated with notification of a confirmed outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 09:15 Updated to reflect an outbreak of Ebola affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carbon-capture-usage-and-storage-ccus-innovation-20-programme-successful-projects 09:14 Published latest final project reports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-armed-forces-salute-250-years-of-american-independence-with-us-celebrations 09:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/suicide-and-self-harm-supporting-vulnerable-customers 09:03 Updated the ‘About’ section to advise staff to seek help if they are affected by the contents of this guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-vmd 09:00 Changes made to add a new contact option for VMD using the online contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2026-2029-strategy-for-government-grants 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ta5-1ud-nnb-generation-company-hpc-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3238fhv004 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-life-as-a-partner-or-parent-private-life-and-exceptional-circumstance 09:00 Updated to reflect changes to ensure the period of leave granted to a partner is aligned where the sponsor holds 30 months protection leave, granted following an asylum application on or after 2 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vmd-launches-new-online-contact-form-today 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-court-orders-testamentary-guardians-and-loco-parentis-caseworker-guidance 08:48 Updated to change references from letter 150 to the Parental responsibility letter on Comms builder.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safeguarding-and-consent-issues-caseworker-guidance 08:39 This guidance has been updated to provide a new email address for customers who need to contact the Public Protection Specialist Safeguarding team (PP SST).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/khayelitsha-cookies-to-be-sold-on-british-airways-flights 08:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 07:05 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 12 June 2026 to 1pm Tuesday 16 June 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hms-tamar-returns-to-honiara-marks-deeper-uk-solomon-islands-engagement 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/address-for-service-pg55 06:00 Section 5 has been amended to clarify the order in which postal addresses for service will appear in the register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/streamlined-asylum-processing-for-children-caseworker-guidance 01:00 Revisions have been made to this guidance to: update the high grant nationalities in scope so that the policy no longer includes South Sudan and Syria; add further clarification on the approach when the Statement of Evidence Form is received during the process; and remove a section on targeted interviews.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/thematic-approach-to-project-licence-application-review 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-reforms-to-stop-waste-criminals-from-exploiting-loopholes 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-17

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 17:56 Added 17 May update.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 17:27 Addition of information following a declaration of an Ebola outbreak on 15 May (‘Health’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 17:26 Addition of Ebola as a health risk you may face whilst in Uganda (‘Health’ Page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parking-what-works-where 17:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-for-a-healthy-life 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sustainable-placemaking-guidance-for-successful-local-centres 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sustainable-placemaking-guidance-for-mobility-hubs 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:09 Boveney Lock tail pedestal is currently on handwind operation only.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:48 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 17 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-deploys-new-low-cost-anti-drone-system-in-the-middle-east 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/first-olympics-in-the-north-of-england-in-governments-sights-alongside-stadium-regeneration-push 00:01 First published.

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2026-05-16

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 20:35 FCDO no longer advises against all travel to the province of Kasaï Oriental and no longer advises against all but essential travel to the provinces of Kasaï and Kasaï Central, FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of DRC (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). Addition of information about Ebola (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 20:30 FCDO no longer advises again all travel to the province of Kasaï Oriental and no longer advises again all but essential travel to the provinces of Kasaï and Kasaï Central, FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of DRC (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). Addition of information about Ebola (‘Health’ page).

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