UK Government advice update diffs

2026-07-17

/guidance/moving-exporting-or-placing-deforestation-free-products-on-the-market-in-northern-ireland 19:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/choosing-a-school-management-information-system-mis 17:38 Added ‘Core Principles for school MIS procurement’ and ‘How to use the MIS Core Principles’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-candidate-for-the-international-court-of-justice-election-2026-professor-dapo-akande-election-brochure 17:32 Added link to full list of nominations by national groups (UN Digital Library).

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/vietnam-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 17:26 Removed Vietnamese đồng (VND) exchange rates in fees due to exchange rate fluctuations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/barbados-knowledge-base-profile 17:14 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/time-limited-relief-from-the-community-infrastructure-levy-in-london 17:01 Correction made to proposed statutory instrument.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/school-estate-management-standards-annual-return 16:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/victims-of-domestic-violence 16:50 Updated Appendix victim of domestic abuse (VDA) to remove text to say the applicant does not need to demonstrate knowledge of life in the UK under Appendix VDA unless they are a dependent child over the age of 18.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cardiff-businesswoman-jailed-after-raiding-covid-support-scheme-five-times-to-fraudulently-claim-more-than-200000-across-four-companies 16:41 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 16:36 Addition of information about protests planned in Kinshasa on 22 July (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/eu-batteries-regulations-in-northern-ireland 16:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-specific-movement-licence-in-a-bird-flu-disease-zone 16:30 Updated to reflect that there are no movement restrictions in place at the moment relating to bird flu as no bird flu disease zones are in place. You do not need to apply for a specific licence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/democratic-engagement-fund-prospectus 16:30 Updated information about the online application workshops and added British Sign Language version of the recording.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/carers-allowance-call-for-evidence 16:26 Added accessible and Welsh versions of call for evidence and tell us what you think form.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/better-futures-fund-learning-and-development-partner-competition 16:23 Added clarification questions page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/space-related-educational-resources 16:21 The page has been refreshed with a change of section titles and video, the addition of new material and rearrangement of resource links.The reference to the purchase of Curved House Kids’ diaries has been removed as the programme has ended. Book chapters are available to download for free.Future Learn’s courses have been removed as they are not currently running.The Astro Science Challenge activity has been removed as the website no longer exists.The UK Space Agency-funded scholarship programme for the International Space University has been removed as the application window is closed.The Awards and competitions section has been removed as the Space for All scheme and SatelLife competition are no longer extant.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 16:08 Added downtime notification for Wednesday 22 July 2026 from 6pm to 9pm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-resubmission-deadline-for-2025-packaging-data 16:05 Added a sentence to the end: In future, this may include bringing further forward the deadline for producer data resubmissions to affect NoL calculations. This is part of a clear direction of travel to provide clarity on pEPR fees as early in the year as possible.

News and communications

/government/publications/medical-devices-uk-approved-bodies 16:02 Updated document to reflect latest approved bodies services and added one new designation scope

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-research-resource 16:00 The AI open access call is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/opt-out-collective-actions-regime-review-call-for-evidence 16:00 Opt-out collective actions regime review: summary of call for evidence responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/swifter-and-simpler-competition-redress-regulatory-appeals-and-competition-enforcement 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/safeguarding-and-protection-from-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-and-harassment-seah-in-the-aid-sector 15:58 Links added to 2026 UK strategy on protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in international work and FCDO annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/post-16-level-2-and-level-3-qualifications-2027-proposed-subject-content 15:54 Updated ‘Post-16 Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications: 2027 proposed subject content – government response’ to correct the figures in some tables.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/annual-returns-of-isa-statistical-information-to-hmrc 15:48 Updated the ISA14A annual statistical return to add new reporting fields for Long-Term Asset Funds (LTAFs) and crypto-related investments, including crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) and crypto assets.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/post-16-pathways-implementation-plan 15:47 Updated ‘Post-16 pathways: implementation plan’ to state that Ofqual expects the accreditation process for recognised awarding organisations to begin in autumn 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/low-carbon-kent 15:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-data-on-uk-cosmetic-product-safety-notifications 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/temporary-permission-to-stay-for-victims-of-human-trafficking-and-slavery-caseworker-guidance 15:34 Notice has been added following legal judgement. The policy at section ‘reconsideration cohorts’ is no longer being applied.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/modern-slavery-how-to-identify-and-support-victims 15:31 Notice has been added following legal judgement. The policy at paragraph 14.227 is no longer being applied.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-strategy-on-protection-from-sexual-exploitation-abuse-and-harassment-in-international-work 15:29 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/appeal-against-a-ban-on-your-organisation 15:18 Updated the guide to include information about designated bodies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/directory-of-legal-aid-providers 15:16 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/people-function-strategy-effectiveness-team-privacy-notice 15:04 Updated the entire document and page title

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/toponymic-factfiles 15:01 Added ‘Italy: toponymic factfile’. Updated ‘Greece: toponymic factfile’ and ‘South Korea: toponymic factfile’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/political-party-spending-limits-independent-assessment 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/explosives-precursors-and-poisons-licences-application-guidance 15:00 Application processing details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukaea-procurement-pipeline 14:55 Updated pipeline document

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/southern-water-find-71m-for-sewage-pollution 14:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/director-information-hub-consequences-of-company-insolvency 14:52 Link removed for ‘Debts and insolvent companies – Where to get help’ as it’s been moved to another areas.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/understanding-the-national-security-state-threats-act-2026 14:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/improving-access-to-and-use-of-digital-services-open-letter-to-business-leaders 14:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/trees-and-woodland-guidance-for-local-authorities 14:41 Added links to guidance on tree felling and managing woodland access

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/community-amateur-sports-clubs-casc-registered-with-hmrc--2 14:39 The list of community amateur sports clubs (CASC) registered with HMRC has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 14:37 Chapter F1: Child element PDF has been replaced as guidance (pages 15-30) was missing from the previous version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-out-about-the-loan-charge-settlement-scheme 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl19-3db-mr-geoffrey-phelps-and-mrs-sybil-phelps-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3239uev009 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-loan-charge 14:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 14:27 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:27 Updated ‘latest updates’ section BVT case numbers to enable keepers to make informed decisions – Added 14/16 July update.

News and communications

/guidance/duty-solicitors-rotas-information-and-guidance 14:19 Publication of duty solicitor scheme members lists for the October 2026 rotas

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/asylum-accommodation-at-military-sites-factsheets 14:15 Updated factsheet for MoD Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alternative-provider-medical-services-apms-directions 14:13 Added ‘The Alternative Provider Medical Services (Amendment) Directions 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-security-state-threats-act-2026-factsheet 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-9-2025-vat-liability-of-the-supply-of-temporary-medical-staff-locum-doctors 14:05 Information added that an updated Revenue and Customs Brief 6 (2026): VAT liability of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors) has been published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-6-2026-vat-liability-of-the-supply-of-temporary-medical-staff-locum-doctors 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/rm15-4ya-recorra-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epreb3135adv004 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl32-9st-rtc-developments-south-west-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3922maa001 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b95-5rd-malcom-aldridge-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3524mva001 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hp16-9lz-arthurs-partners-llp-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3126mua001 13:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gad-client-feedback-survey-2025-26 13:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-togo 13:33 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hot-cars-hot-luggage-why-where-you-store-your-medicines-matters-this-summer 13:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/community-interest-companies-forms-and-step-by-step-guides 13:29 Edited the fee for applying to strike a company from the Companies House register in section 16.1. It costs £13 to apply online and £18 to apply on paper.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:17 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:17 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-high-value-courses-premium 13:15 Updated to clarify that the HVCP for construction offer for 2026 to 2027 will include newer qualifications that meet the published eligibility criteria.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/expression-of-interest-airr-heterogeneous-supercomputer-host-site-selection 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 12:59 Updated information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 12:48 Updated information about the situation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, wider regional tensions, and attending the Wagah border ceremony. New information about property disputes (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/elmley-prison 12:48 Social visits booking line opening times change to 9am to 2pm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/smile-solar-wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere-link-explorer 12:37 Updated launch date

News and communications

/government/publications/tn21-0tx-hockley-surfacing-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwe1893acv002 12:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/border-force-dont-let-drug-smugglers-steal-your-future 12:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 12:17 Updated tax year references in sections 12.3 and 16.6 of ‘Annex VIII A: tainted charity donations on or after 6 April 2026’ to reflect the 2026 to 2027 tax year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:01 Added 8 new designations under the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/libya-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:01 Made 1 revocation (de-listing) under the Libya sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:01 Made 1 revocation (de-listing) under the Libya sanctions regime and added 8 new designations under the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/revised-direction-issued-to-sandwell-council-2019 12:00 This direction has been revoked and is no longer in force.

News and communications

/government/publications/revised-direction-issued-to-herefordshire-council-february-2025 12:00 This direction was revoked on 13 July 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/tax-free-savings-newsletter-22 11:54 The ‘Tax-free savings newsletter 22 – June 2026’ has been updated to explain that draft legislation has now been published for technical consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-review-of-the-prison-system-in-england-and-wales 11:53 HTML version published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/first-groups-designated-as-threat-to-national-security 11:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/women-in-the-criminal-justice-system-policy-statement 11:33 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 11:32 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7165

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 11:32 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2745

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 11:26 Devonshire Homes Limited has been removed from the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 11:14 Details of past services deleted.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-airlock-sandbox-phase-2-programme-report 11:11 Added AI Airlock Sandbox Phase 2 Innovator case study reports

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-online-commercial-software-suppliers 11:09 The list of commercial software supplier details has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/august-catch-limit-review-2026 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/special-development-order-entertainment-resort-complex-and-associated-development-in-bedford 10:58 Added Condition 12 Construction management plan: 1.1 Vine Cottage demolition, 2.1 Guard House demolition and associated works, 3.1 Temporary roads and accesses, and 4.1 Mass Grading.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-alcohol-duty 10:56 Links for recorded webinars about an overview of the new Alcohol Duty structure and rates, and Small Producer Relief and the new Alcohol Duty structure have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-trade-remedies-investigations-process 10:54 The Pre-Application Office for the TRA guidance has been updated and has a new title. The suspension of trade remedies guidance has been updated with information about the change of name from the Pre-Application Office to the Advisory Service. Links to the Trade Remedies Service and the TRA’s public file have been updated in the repayment investigation, reconsiderations of our determinations or recommendations, and the transition review of EU steel safeguard measures.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/historic-uk-india-free-trade-agreement-is-now-in-effect 10:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/map-of-local-nature-partnerships 10:46 Added details for the Kent Nature Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pakistan-country-policy-and-information-notes 10:40 Published the country policy and information note: Christians and Christian converts, Pakistan, July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:39 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 17 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/higher-technical-qualifications-htqs-guidance-for-applicants 10:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-higher-technical-qualifications 10:34 We have added Department for Education approved lists of higher technical qualifications (HTQs) and technical occupation qualifications (TOQs).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/technical-and-higher-technical-qualifications-thtq-overview 10:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understanding-martyns-law-and-the-sias-role-as-regulator 10:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaping-products-duty-and-vaping-duty-stamps-scheme-communications-resources 10:18 Updated to reflect changes to Leaflets

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-improvement-plan-cip 10:13 The Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP) template has been updated. Guidance on when to submit a CIP has also been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/county-durham-illegal-waste-site-shut-down 10:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-engage-with-the-cmas-private-dental-services-market-study 10:00 Further stakeholder input requested, responses to statement of scope and market study update published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fourth-uk-nigeria-security-and-defence-partnership-dialogue-june-2026-communique 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/oversight-and-funding-of-youth-justice-services 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/appointment-of-lord-lieutenant-of-the-county-of-essex-17-july-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 09:56 Updated information about travelling with medication (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/2026-government-chemist-conference-report-and-recordings 09:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2 09:50 Added a link to an online safeguarding training package.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/space-to-innovate-delta-drop 09:49 Small clarification made to ‘Eligibility and Participation & Process’ Q&A on UK registered suppliers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 09:33 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 20 to Sunday 26 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/maldives 09:31 Updated information about the health risks you’ll face in Maldives (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accepting-filter-cake-waste-from-soil-and-aggregate-washing-facilities-rps-336 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbt-standards-for-official-statistics 09:30 Updated policies added to the page to comply with the new Code of Practice published by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). Specifically, the following new HTML attachments were added to the page: ‘Statistical work programme: 2026 to 2027’, ‘Statement of code compliance’, ‘Confidentiality policy’, ‘Data management approach’, ‘Public involvement and engagement strategy’, ‘Quality management approach’, ‘Release practice policy’, ‘Revisions and corrections policy’. The following HTML attachments were removed from the page: ‘Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008: statement of compliance’, ‘Statistical public engagement and data standards’, ‘DBT statistics error policy’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gurwariam-singh-npswr046934-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/independent-review-on-greenhouse-gas-removals-government-response 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-10-july-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/ai-research-resource 09:10 Added the cloud access call.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capacity-market-rules 09:00 Published the Capacity Market (Amendment) (No.3) and (No. 4) Rules 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-chief-executive-appointed-to-the-planning-inspectorate--2 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fact-sheet-new-rules-to-protect-children-online 08:59 Added the following questionsWhat extra steps are you taking to protect teenagers?Which platforms will this default setting apply to? How are you protecting children from the harms of AI chatbots?Do these measures mean children will be banned from using AI chatbots?  How will mandatory breaks work in practice? 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prepacked-for-direct-sale-ppds-allergen-labelling-changes-for-schools-colleges-and-nurseries 08:54 Updated link to allergen and ingredients food labelling decision tool.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prepacked-for-direct-sale-ppds-allergen-labelling-changes-for-restaurants-cafes-and-pubs 08:53 Updated link to allergen and ingredients food labelling decision tool.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prepacked-for-direct-sale-ppds-allergen-labelling-changes-for-event-caterers 08:52 Updated link to allergen and ingredients food labelling decision tool.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prepacked-for-direct-sale-ppds-allergen-labelling-changes-for-mobile-sellers-and-street-food-vendors 08:52 Updated link to allergen and ingredients food labelling decision tool.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-what-training-you-need-to-get-an-sia-licence 08:51 Updated the door supervision, public space surveillance (CCTV) and security guarding sections to include link to a new page: ‘The SIA ending its endorsement of BIIAB: what it means for you’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prepacked-for-direct-sale-ppds-allergen-labelling-changes-for-butchers 08:47 Updated link to allergen and ingredients food labelling decision tool.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/introduction-to-allergen-labelling-for-ppds-food 08:46 Updated link to allergen and ingredients food labelling decision tool.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/allergen-guidance-for-food-businesses 08:45 Updated link to allergen and ingredients food labelling decision tool.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-sia-ending-its-endorsement-of-biiab-what-it-means-for-you 08:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/wto-general-council-july-2026-uk-statements 08:43 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/standards-for-stalking-and-domestic-abuse-perpetrator-interventions 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/standards-for-domestic-abuse-perpetrator-interventions 00:01 Added a link to the new standards for stalking and domestic abuse perpetrator interventions, which replaces these standards.

Policy papers and consultations

2026-07-16

/government/publications/joint-and-several-liability-penalties-charged-for-facilitating-avoidance-or-evasion-jasfs3 23:59 The ‘If you need support’ section has been updated to include an example of when you may need extra support. The ‘More information about appeals and reviews’ section has been updated. This includes a change to the phone number to call for information about tribunals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dame-jayne-anne-gadhia-named-as-preferred-candidate-for-chair-of-the-financial-reporting-council 18:12 Updated to confirm appointment following scrutiny hearing.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 17:45 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5968

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 17:45 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4478

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 17:45 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3073

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 17:45 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2574

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/childrens-health-further-protected-with-energy-drinks-ban 17:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/plug-in-solar 17:08 Published the response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/crackdown-on-baseless-legal-claims-to-get-britain-building 17:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/european-security-strengthened-under-landmark-uk-and-estonia-agreement 16:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/guidance-to-staff-on-supporting-media-access-to-courts-and-tribunals 16:41 Uploaded new version of the criminal court guide

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/banning-the-sale-of-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-children 16:40 Added the outcome to the consultation, including details of the feedback received.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-ethiopia 16:38 Updated the contact details for the American Medical Center.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-older-school-buildings 16:38 Added ‘Older buildings research programme’ and updated ‘Managing older buildings: a guide for estates maintenance staff’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-disability-and-access-ambassadors 16:37 Updated the biographies for Lee Corless and Emma Palmer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:34 New restriction notice for RunThrough Triathlon Marlow (Sun 19 Jul 26).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/runthrough-triathlon-marlow-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rye-harbour-passage-pilot-and-mooring-information-for-boaters 16:24 Added a notice to mariners: repair works to east revetment sloping wall.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/physical-activity-guidelines-pregnancy-and-after-childbirth 16:19 Added Welsh language versions of the infographics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/physical-activity-guidelines-adults-and-older-adults 16:19 Added Welsh language version of the infographic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/physical-activity-guidelines-children-and-young-people-5-to-18-years 16:19 Added Welsh language version of the infographic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/physical-activity-guidelines-disabled-adults 16:19 Added Welsh language version of the infographic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/physical-activity-guidelines-early-years-under-5s 16:19 Added Welsh language version of the infographic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/intercountry-adoption-exception-requests 16:16 Updated the ‘Exception requests: adoptions from countries with special restrictions’ guidance to clarify the requirement to demonstrate a high threshold of exceptional circumstances where adoption from a restricted country is considered necessary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/procurement-underway-for-iaa-competence-assessment-services 16:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-natural-england-chief-executive-appointed 16:14 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:08 Removal of information on the match between England and Mexico on 5 July, 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20255787748 16:03 OFSI General licence INT/2025/5787748 amended to: Within 14 days of the end of each calendar month, a Person must report to HM Treasury any payments received under this licence during that calendar month, with details and supporting evidence of:• the DP party in the arbitration; • the Group ID of the DP; • a case description; • an unredacted engagement letter (if applicable); • the amount of the payment which this report concerns; • the date payment was received; • the payment route used; • the total Arbitration Costs received to date for this arbitration.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 16:02 Added OVS note 2026/33: Import of live equines from South Africa.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/royal-mint-trading-fund-framework-document 16:01 Details and document updated for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-process-guidance-and-principles 16:00 The ‘Interest’ section has been updated to add clarity on the exceptions to the starting points for interest on specific heads of loss. The ‘Assessment of your claim’ section has been updated to add clarity that in the event of any inconsistency between the HSS Consequential Loss Principles and Guidance and the HSS Appeals assessment framework, the latter prevails.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-assessment-framework 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/political-peerages-july-2026 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 15:59 Added details of the re-appointment of the interim chair of the NHS Pay Review Body.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le4-1wx-samworth-brothers-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3430wvv005 15:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/the-individual-savings-account-amendment-regulations-2026 15:54 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/city-of-london-corporation-local-plan-intervention-letter-16-july-2026 15:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/invoke-the-force-majeure-clause-in-your-forestry-commission-grant 15:47 Form has been updated to include legacy grants: English Woodland Grant Schemeand Farm Woodland Premium Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-staffing-issues-guidance 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-supporting-adult-social-care-public-health-and-childrens-services 15:47 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-guidance-on-sector-support 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsted-and-care-quality-commission-shared-principles-for-local-government-reorganisation 15:47 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-to-leaders-in-cambridgeshire-and-peterborough 15:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-decision-letters-to-council-leaders 15:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-to-leaders-in-west-sussex 15:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/counting-rules-for-recorded-crime 15:38 Updated version of outcomes framework guidance attached.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pms-remarks-at-kyiv-press-conference-16-july-2026 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/moj-lawtech-grant-competition-phase-iii 15:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/book-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser-exam 15:32 Added 2027 exam dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy 15:28 Added: ‘Withdrawal of Eligibility Policy – Yet to Relocate to the UK’, ‘Fraud and False Representation Policy’ (English, Dari and Pashto versions). Updated: ‘Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy: further information on eligibility criteria and offer details’, ‘Introduction of KPIs for ARAP eligibility case working’ (English, Dari and Pashto versions) and ‘Introduction of transparency data for ARAP eligibility case working (English, Dari and Pashto versions)’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/afghanistan-response-route 15:24 Updated: ‘ARR Policy Statement’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-the-national-housing-bank-logo 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-logos 15:22 A link to National Housing Bank logo files has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/join-or-create-a-network-for-school-business-professionals 15:21 Updated ‘Find a school business professional network’ to add Sheffield SBM Network.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defnyddio-r-cynllun-troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm 15:15 Help a chymorth – Mae adrannau newydd wedi’u hychwanegu ar gyfer ‘Os gwnaethoch gofrestru ar gyfer y flwyddyn dreth anghywir’, ‘Os oes angen i chi wneud cais am ad-daliad’ a ‘Os ydych chi’n gweithredu ar ran rhywun sydd wedi marw’.Mae gwybodaeth ynghylch sut i sgwrsio â chynorthwyydd digidol CThEF wedi’i ychwanegu ynghyd ag opsiwn i’w ddefnyddio.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 15:14 Help and support – New sections have been added for ‘If you signed up for the wrong tax year’, ‘If you need to request a refund’ and ‘If you’re acting on behalf of someone who has died’.Information and an option to ‘Chat with HMRC’s digital assistant’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-fraud-initiative-public-sector-data-specifications 15:11 Replaced the document: Changes for the 2026 to 2027 exercise

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/twelfth-anniversary-of-the-downing-of-flight-mh17-joint-statement-to-the-osce 15:10 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/vat-government-information-and-national-health-trusts-giant-service-availability-and-issues 15:05 Planned downtime from 8:30am to 7:30pm on Wednesday 22 July 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/labelling-requirements-for-certain-products-moving-from-great-britain-to-retail-premises-in-northern-ireland-under-the-retail-movement-scheme 15:00 Information added about box level labelling of wine and spirits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/operators-of-seaton-carew-landfill-served-suspension-notice 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/time-limited-relief-from-the-community-infrastructure-levy-in-london 14:59 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 14:52 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-16-july-2026 14:51 First published.

News and communications