UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-14

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-jetten-of-netherlands-14-april-2026 20:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 20:44 The unplanned service issue has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:36 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, and near Great Shelford, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire.A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each of the the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

News and communications

/government/publications/declaration-of-helsinki-and-clinical-trial-regulations-alignment 18:14 Updated in response to stakeholder feedback to remove reference to specific versions of declaration of Helsinki in section Use of placebo or no intervention.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/archiving-and-retention-of-clinical-trial-records 18:13 Changes were made for clarity and readability based on stakeholder feedback, and terminology between guidance and legislation was aligned.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/changes-to-infected-blood-compensation-scheme-will-improve-support-for-victims 17:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/probation-professional-register-policy-framework 17:16 Framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/taking-part-in-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-markets 17:15 Cost Containment Mechanism figures updated for latest month.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 17:13 Details of an unplanned service issue have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-7-subsidy-control-transparency-database-estimates 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-contest-co-ordinators 16:56 Updated name of role to ‘Regional CONTEST co-ordinator’ and updated responsibilities. Added more Prevent duty virtual training sessions for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/syria-country-policy-and-information-notes 16:50 Added a new country policy and information note on criticism of the government.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-online-commercial-software-suppliers 16:47 The list of commercial software supplier details has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/net-capacity-assessment-programme-for-primary-schools 16:44 Updated ‘tranche list’ and ‘special schools’ documents.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 16:34 Updated information that, as a precautionary measure, the dependants of UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Tel Aviv, and update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/qatar 16:34 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 16:33 Updated information that, as a precautionary measure, the dependents of UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Tel Aviv, and update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 16:32 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/water-pollution-probes-net-21m-to-improve-river-trent-catchment 16:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dsit-fellowship-open-for-applications 16:21 DSIT Fellowship Cohort 4 open for applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20269491628 16:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-finance-privacy-notice 16:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/recent-houthi-attacks-against-israel-threaten-to-further-destabilise-the-region-and-undermine-yemens-security-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:05 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/afghanistan-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 15:59 Made 4 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-overseas 15:58 Removed temporarily unavailable from Dr Bajpai.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/river-test-diesel-spill-results-in-350000-for-river-project 15:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/industry-security-notices-isns 15:48 ‘ISN 2024/05 Subcontracting or collaborating on classified UK MOD programmes’ has been removed and replaced by ‘ISN 2026/03 Subcontracting or Collaborating on Classified UK MOD Programmes’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-information-and-contact-the-uk-space-agency 15:42 Updated following merger of UKSA into DSIT.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 15:38 Information about the ‘Tax-Free Childcare online account survey’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-our-rules 15:38 Added links to Qualification Level Conditions​ and requirements and Qualification Level Guidance for Apprenticeship Assessments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-defence-innovation-loans-fy2627-cycle-1 15:38 Clarification added to the competition document and video page, to confirm that although not yet fully UKDI branded, references to DASA can be taken to mean UKDI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/legal-aid-provider-survey-2026 15:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/todays-resolution-strengthens-measures-to-counter-illicit-oil-exports-in-libya-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 15:20 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:16 Tuesday 14 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 15:09 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU, except the live bivalve mollusc production area list and the honey exports list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/major-review-of-the-judicial-salary-structure-call-for-evidence 15:05 Download the response

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/how-to-access-natural-englands-maps-and-data 14:55 Replaced the geographic data spreadsheet with updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nigeria-country-policy-and-information-notes 14:48 Published an updated country policy and information note on separatist groups in the South-East.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/freedom-from-violence-and-abuse-a-cross-government-strategy 14:45 Added the easy read versions of the strategy and the action plan.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ta2-8nl-persimmon-homes-south-west-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3428mda001 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/parental-responsibility-measures-attendance-census 14:42 Updated with dates for 2026 census.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-measures-attendance-census-guide 14:42 Updated ‘Parental responsibility measures: attendance data collection (PRM-A)’ for 2026. The document includes version history notes. Deleted ‘Parental responsibility measures attendance census: validation rules 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-echr-supplementary-memoranda 14:41 Added: ECHR supplementary memorandum: 10 April 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/lebanon-joint-foreign-ministers-statement-14-april-2026 14:41 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/international-recruitment-regional-fund-for-the-adult-social-care-sector-2026-to-2027 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 14:30 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Xofluza 80mg tablets – Baloxavir marboxil 80mg tablets; Canagliflozin 50mg/Metformin 850mg tablets; Lantus 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials – Insulin glargine 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials; Nelarabine 5mg/ml solution for infusion.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-evidencean-inspection-of-the-home-offices-engagement-with-local-authorities-in-the-planning-and-development-of-asylum-accommodation 14:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/packaging-waste-apply-for-registration-and-accreditation-as-a-reprocessor-or-exporter 14:20 Clarified that for companies to ‘established in the UK’ for the purposes of accreditation, they must be registered in the UK (under Part 2 of the Companies Act 2006) or have their head office or principal place of business in the UK.Companies registered overseas who have a UK address or a UK branch office cannot apply for accreditation even if they are registered with Companies House as an Overseas Company.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq5-0es-the-national-trust-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3427lya001 14:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta20-4nb-robert-huxter-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3825mza001 14:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bh21-5eb-crichel-dorset-holdings-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3628msa001 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/global-human-rights-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:01 Made 1 administrative amendment under the Global Human Rights sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:01 Made 4 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime and 1 administrative amendment under the Global Human Rights sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-document-for-the-customs-northern-ireland-eu-exit-regulations-2020 13:51 ‘Duty incurred in Northern Ireland – repayment and remission on production of evidence (eligibility criteria and other conditions)’ has been updated toversion 1.2, dated 23 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-delegated-powers-supplementary-memoranda 13:51 Added: Delegated powers memorandum: 10 April 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-qatar 13:42 Page has been reviewed and is up-to-date

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/cyberasap-alumni-on-difficulties-for-foreign-nationals-setting-up-a-business-in-the-uk-survey-privacy-notice 13:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-signs-notified-under-article-6ter-of-the-paris-convention 13:30 New signs notified under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/liquid-explosive-detection-systems-leds-for-aviation-security 13:28 Two Nuctech models updated to correct software version and algorithm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-uk-fusion-energy-strategy-maps-path-to-commercial-fusion 13:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/view-your-education-data-vyed-user-guide 13:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/horizon-europe-funding 13:22 ‘Widening participation among EU states’ contact point changed to Hazel Dalgard.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 13:18 Appeals to the appointed person diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tajikistan-doctors 13:17 This information has been updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-fusion-energy-ltd-ukfe-strategy 13:13 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/powering-the-farms-of-the-future-with-50-million-tech-investment 13:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-infected-blood-compensation-scheme-feedback-mechanism 12:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-proposed-changes-to-the-infected-blood-compensation-scheme 12:57 The Government has published its response to the consultation

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 12:49 APP/R3650/L/25/337058 decision added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-corporate-interest-restriction-return 12:49 Guidance updated for periods of account ending on or after 31 March 2026. The reporting company only needs to submit a return if you want to allocate disallowed amounts to specific companies in the group, carry forward interest allowance, claim a reactivation of disallowed amounts or make an election.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 12:41 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-2-april-2026-to-7-april-2026 12:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/restriction-on-corporation-tax-relief-for-interest-deductions 12:33 For periods of account ending on or after 31 March 2026 the guidance has been updated for how you appoint a reporting company, tell HMRC about the company and revoke their appointment. Guidance about a new penalty also added. If your net interest and financing costs are more than £2 million, the guidance has been updated to explain when you should file a return.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-members-of-the-public 12:26 Updated to include a new guidance link to Owning land and property with someone else.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-public-guidance 12:26 Added a link to the new page Owning land and property with someone else.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/owning-land-and-property-with-someone-else 12:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/permission-to-stay-on-a-protection-route-caseworker-guidance 12:24 The guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules. A new guide has been added covering permission to stay on a protection route for asylum claims lodged on or after 2 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 12:24 Added Dartmoor May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/recording-and-reporting-packaging-waste-reprocessors-and-exporters 12:19 Removed reference to the Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) that related to reporting for February and March 2026. The RPS is no longer in place and reprocessors and exporters can report data using the digital service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 12:14 Updated: Added information for Holbeach Air Weapons Range in April and July.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so16-4ll-mr-alan-skinner-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3820mja001 12:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-rare-diseases-action-plan-2026 12:03 Updated ‘action 38’ to ‘action 37’, where relevant, in the main report of the 2026 rare diseases action plan.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/subsidy-control-act-2022-streamlined-routes 12:00 ‘Housing Streamlined Route’, ‘Housing Streamlined Route guidance’, and ‘Housing Streamlined Route: explanatory memorandum’ added as attachments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/franchise-arrangements-for-higher-education-providers 11:51 Added section on ‘Postgraduate doctoral and master’s degree loans’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ministry-of-energy-of-turkmenistan-attends-clean-electricity-workshop-in-tashkent 11:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dcms-letter-14-april-2026-to-rb-investco-on-consent-to-derogate-from-2024-pre-emptive-action-order 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dcms-letter-to-penultimate-investments-holdings-limited-not-minded-to-intervene 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dcms-letter-to-axel-springer-se-not-minded-to-intervene 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-centre-to-lead-the-world-in-fusion-diagnostics 11:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 11:42 Link to the advert for Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has been removed due to its expiry.

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 11:39 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cumbrian-collaboration-expands-robotics-training-into-new-era 11:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/global-fusion-sector-scaling-up-creating-uk-sme-opportunities 11:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukaea-unveils-2026-2030-fusion-roadmap 11:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 11:29 The service issue affecting Customs Declaration Service declarations has now been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-workforce-census-2026-technical-information 11:21 Updated the School workforce census business and technical specification and validation rules for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rail-interoperability-current-national-technical-rules 11:17 Vehicle rules updates: GMRT2113 updated to issue 2 and GERT8402 to issue 4. Infrastructure rules update: GLRT1212 updated to issue 2.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-money-laundering-supervision 11:07 A new ‘Record keeping requirements under the Money Laundering Regulations’ section has been added. Sections ‘Paying for anti-money laundering supervision’ and ‘Fees you need to pay for anti-money laundering supervision’ have been removed. The ‘Trust or company service providers and offshore risks’ recorded webinar link has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-get-integrated-scientific-advice-from-the-mhra-and-nice 11:07 Added webinar recording on the launch of the MHRA-NICE Aligned Pathway and Integrated Scientific Advice services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dsa02-depr-defence-environmental-protection-regulations 11:07 Updated Defence Environmental Protection Regulations and Defence Environmental Protection Regulations Guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:06 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:06 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/career-insight-nca-trainee-solicitor 11:03 Profile updated

News and communications

/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply 11:00 Launch of the 2026 Trainee Solicitor recruitment campaign

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply--2 11:00 Launch of the 2026 Trainee Solicitor recruitment campaign

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/burton-fire-alarms-boss-banned-after-failing-to-pay-more-than-300000-in-tax-across-two-companies 10:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-national-housing-bank-strengthens-oversight-with-appointment-of-non-executive-directors 10:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/free-breakfast-clubs-guidance-for-schools-and-trusts 10:39 Updated ‘Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts for phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026’ for April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/east-west-rails-plans-for-the-oxford-to-cambridge-growth-corridor 10:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hs2-safeguarding-guidance-for-property-owners 10:38 Removed Scottish Safeguarding information document

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/launch-of-the-better-connected-transport-strategy 10:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pensioners-urged-to-be-alert-to-winter-fuel-payment-scams 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/circular-economy-guidance-for-mayoral-strategic-authorities 10:26 Added detail about the work of the South East England Hub 4 Circularity (SEEH4C). Added the ‘Circular Economy Institute’ as an example of engaging with networks and collaborating.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 10:26 Added inspection dates and survey details for Leeds Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/wto-general-council-march-2026-uk-statement-day-1-and-day-2 10:26 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/next-generation-empowered-through-technical-excellence-colleges 10:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prison-service-instructions-psis 10:14 Index updated: removed Repatriation and removal of foreign nationals: PSI 52/2011 as this has been replaced by new guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 10:11 Cyngor Gwynedd will join the Local Land Charges Register on 12 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:08 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 14 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-freeze-or-move-germinal-product-from-bluetongue-zones 10:00 The email address for getting help has changed to outbreak.designations@apha.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 10:00 The email address for getting help in England has been replaced with a link to the contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-specific-movement-licence-in-a-bird-flu-disease-zone 10:00 The email address for contacting APHA if you need a licence sooner than 5 working days or to get help has been changed to CSCOneHealthAGO@apha.gov.uk.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-farm-animal-welfare-concerns 10:00 The customeradvice@apha.gov.uk email address is no longer in use. A link to the contact form for reporting non-urgent farm animal welfare concerns has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registering-a-racing-pigeon-loft-to-move-pigeons-to-the-eu-or-northern-ireland-for-a-race 10:00 The email address for getting help in England has been replaced with a link to the contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-defra 10:00 The customeradvice@apha.gov.uk email address is no longer in use. A link to the contact form for getting help with animal health has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-a-biosecurity-report-to-receive-poultry-in-a-bird-flu-disease-zone 10:00 The email address for getting help has been replaced with a link to the contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-help-with-animal-and-plant-health 10:00 The email address customeradvice@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. Links to the contact forms for getting help with animal health and reporting non-urgent farm animal welfare concerns in England have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/water-voles-strategic-licences 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/aquaculture-disinfectant-listing-scheme-apply-or-view 09:53 A new disinfectant has been added, Aqua Des

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/correcting-your-date-of-birth-with-companies-house 09:48 If the director was appointed before 1 October 2009 – you’ll need to file the correct ‘change of particulars’ form. The ‘date of change of particulars’ must be 30 September 2009 or earlier. Added guidance on how to check if the company is registered for protected online filing (PROOF).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 09:39 ECCT updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/water-voles-to-benefit-from-300000-wessex-water-enforcement 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/licence-conditions-policy-framework 09:34 Framework and Annex A updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/single-dose-72mg-semaglutide-wegovy-pen-approved-to-treat-adult-patients-with-obesity 09:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prepare-for-the-fe-data-collection-dry-run-2026-to-2027 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:30 Created ‘ADM Memo 02/26: The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026’. Updated ‘ADM 18/23: UC/JSA/ESA – The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Consequential Amendments 2023’, ‘Chapter H2: Capital disregards’, ‘Chapter L3: Universal Credit, Social Fund, Funeral Payments’, ‘Chapter M6: Effects of transition to Universal Credit’, ‘Chapter R1: JSPs and JSA contributions conditions’, ‘Chapter R2: JSA conditions of entitlement’, ‘Chapter U1: ESA conditions of entitlement’, ‘Chapter U3: ESA claimant responsibilities, the claimant commitment’, ‘Chapter V1: ESA amounts of allowance and part-week payments’ and also ‘ADM summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/benefit-expenditure-and-caseload-tables-guidance-and-methodology 09:30 Updated figures under “Social security spending in the United Kingdom and the welfare cap” and “Social security spending in Great Britain”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rubella-the-green-book-chapter 09:30 Updated wording on the routine vaccination schedule across MMRV Green Book chapters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-13-and-14-state-pension-credit-staff-guide 09:30 Updated DMG Vol 14 Ch 84: Deemed weekly income from capital and DMG Vol 13 Ch 78: State Pension Credit: additional amounts and special group.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-4-5-6-and-7-jobseekers-allowance-and-income-support-staff-guide 09:30 Updated DMG Vol 5: Summary of changes from March 2022, DMG Vol 4: Summary of changes from December 2020, DMG Vol 4 Ch 23: Normal amount payable, and DMG Vol 5 Ch 29: Capital.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-8-and-9-employment-and-support-allowance-staff-guide 09:30 Updated DMG Vol 9 Ch 52: Capital, DMG Vol 8 Ch 44: Normal amount payable and components, and DMG Vol 8: Summary of changes from December 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-12-pensions-staff-guide 09:30 Updated DMG Vol 12: Summary of changes, DMG Vol 12 Ch 74: State Pension, and DMG Vol 12 Ch 75: Retirement Pension.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-2-international-subjects-staff-guide 09:30 Updated DMG Vol 2: Summary of changes from November 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-memos-staff-guide 09:30 Added DMG Memo 1/26: The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026. Updated DMG memo 12/23: Legacy Benefits – The Carer’s Assistance (Carer’s support payment) (Scotland) Consequential Amendments 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/varicella-the-green-book-chapter 09:30 Updated wording on the routine vaccination schedule across MMRV Green Book chapters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/measles-the-green-book-chapter 09:30 Updated wording on the routine vaccination schedule across MMRV Green Book chapters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mumps-the-green-book-chapter 09:30 Updated wording on the routine vaccination schedule across MMRV Green Book chapters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 09:21 UK Space Agency (UKSA) is now part of DSIT and Valuation Office Agency (VOA) now part of HMRC, so their separate entries on the list of departments using the digital Employee Transfer Service removed to maintain an up-to-date list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-or-move-plants-and-plant-products-from-great-britain-and-northern-ireland 09:00 Removed the instruction for private citizens (not registered as a company or sole trader) to contact APHA to apply for a phytosanitary certificate. Private citizens can now use the ‘Apply for plant export certificates and inspections’ service. Clarified that private citizens cannot join the plant health exports audited trader scheme (PHEATS).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-appeal-updates 09:00 The list of VAT appeals that HMRC has lost and that may have implications for other businesses has been updated with 2 additions, 7 amendments and 6 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-as-chair-of-the-legal-services-board 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/ensuring-the-future-of-uk-radar-measurement-capability 08:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-north-shropshire 08:53 April 2026 update added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-west-herefordshire-and-forest-of-dean 08:46 April 2026 update added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukaea-strategy 08:11 This is an updated strategy for 2026 to 2030.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/list-of-certifying-authorities 07:59 MERCAL Ltd have been added to the list of certifying authorities for remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/qualification-reform-hub 06:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/highway-maintenance-funding-guidance-for-local-authorities 00:01 Letter to local authorities about local highway maintenance funding in 2026 to 2027 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/130-cultural-venues-museums-and-libraries-to-receive-funding-boost-that-will-improve-access-to-arts-and-culture-across-the-country 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ai-court-transcripts-to-boost-access-to-justice-for-victims 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/councils-backed-with-millions-to-take-on-rogue-landlords 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/councils-face-new-rules-for-spending-pothole-funding-or-risk-losing-their-cash 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/vital-medicines-and-new-jobs-in-over-80-million-for-uk-life-sciences 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-13

/government/news/crackdown-on-water-companies-delivers-record-funding-to-restore-harm-done-to-waterways 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/nhs-patients-to-get-quicker-tests-and-scans-closer-to-home 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-southport-inquiry-phase-1-report 18:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 18:00 ‘Enforcement planning assessments’ guidance updated to clarify for ICE teams that officers who have not been able to complete an arrest refresher within the last 12 months due to sickness or maternity leave can still authorise visits where their arrest refresher was within the last 24 months. Updated to clarify, in addition, that all officers who deploy on visits must be “in-ticket” arrest trained.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-a-new-independent-prevent-commissioner 17:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/southport-inquiry-phase-2-terms-of-reference 17:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 17:23 Details of services taking place in May 2026 have been added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-aviation-allocation-table 17:15 Aviation Allocation Table updated to take account of operator transfers and cessation in activity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-allocation-table-for-operators-of-installations 17:15 The allocation table has been updated with amendments to operators allowances as a result of Activity Level Changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-supports-eu-un-coordination-in-maintaining-international-peace-and-security-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:06 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/algeria 17:00 Updated with information following an explosion in the town of Blida (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/50-million-boost-to-defence-innovation-in-south-yorkshire-with-new-defence-growth-deal 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/participating-in-the-uk-ets 16:43 Updated the information in the section on the UK Emissions Trading Registry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 16:43 Added inspection dates and survey details for Warwickshire Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 16:42 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/ownership-and-control-test-in-uk-financial-sanctions-regulations 16:39 Closing date for responses to the Call for Evidence extended from 11:59pm on Monday 13 April 2026 to 11:59pm on Monday 20 April 2026. 

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 16:38 Published the government response to the consultation on OPRED’s decommissioning charging regulations and hourly rates consultations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/charging-regime-for-offshore-oil-and-gas-activities 16:36 Published the government response to the consultation on OPRED’s decommissioning charging regulations and hourly rates consultations.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-digital-verification-services-trust-framework-data-schema-1-0 16:29 corrected a typo where an instance of ‘contentformat’ incorrectly read as ‘contenttype’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/environmental-permits-for-orphan-waste-effluent-treatment-plants-rps-33 16:11 Added clarification that when users notify the Environment Agency by email before using this RPS, they should put ‘RPS 33’ in the subject and provide the operator name, site address and treatment capacity (tonnes per day).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-a-driver-cpc-training-course-approved-by-dvsa 16:10 Updated guidance on the details you need to provide for each trainer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yjb-response-to-the-publication-of-the-southport-inquiry-report 16:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ne48-2tg-jake-higgins-plus-4-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3429mya001 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg4-9dj-helen-beville-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3125mva001 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cm1-4re-chris-weston-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3528mja001 15:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta10-0dl-jon-spiller-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3428mha001 15:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-the-statutory-market-values-for-oil 15:47 Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas market values for category 1 crudes for March 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/armenia-tax-treaties 15:43 Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument (MLI) and the 2011 UK-Armenia Double Taxation Convention – in force’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/animal-disease-outbreak-prevent-pollution-from-cleaning-and-disinfection 15:42 Added link to new online form for telling the Environment Agency about proposed landspreading of disinfectant washwater after an animal disease outbreak. Updated the guidance to clarify when to use this form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-department-for-education-dfe-personal-data 15:41 Updated ONS statistical disclosure control document.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-approved-to-provide-dangerous-goods-adr-driver-training 15:30 Updated details you need to provide for each instructor and pre-approval audit checklist.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:26 Monday 13 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation