UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-18

/government/news/uk-defence-industry-steps-up-support-for-gulf-partners-facing-iranian-attacks 18:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 17:53 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 17:51 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/three-rivers-district-council-local-plan-holding-direction-letter 17:44 Added link to Three Rivers District Council: Local Plan Intervention letter.

News and communications

/government/publications/three-rivers-district-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 17:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-fees-for-passport-applications 17:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-amendments-will-create-safer-streets-champion-culture-and-strengthen-local-accountability-under-the-english-devolution-bill 17:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 17:32 Added: SFI action CSAM1: Assess soil, produce a soil management plan and test soil organic matter is compatible with CSHT actions CHS2, CHS5, CHS6 and CCT10.Added: CSHT supplement CWS5: Improve woodland resilience supplement is compatible with CSHT supplements: CWS7, CWS9, CWS10 and CWS11.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/policy-statement-on-the-operation-of-part-3-of-the-uk-internal-market-act-2020 17:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 17:12 Updated information on entry to Egypt (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/egypt 17:12 Updated information on entering Egypt from Israel (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 17:12 Updated information on entry to Egypt (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-the-green-book-chapter-14a 17:07 Updated vaccine information (types, storage, administrations and dosing) for the Spring 2026 campaign. Sections of the Green Book chapter have been restructured for easier use

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 17:06 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5579

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 17:06 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6700

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 17:06 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8949

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 17:06 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2732

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 17:06 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3220

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/modern-slavery-training-resource-page 17:01 Updated contact information and added a link to webinars from the Human Trafficking Foundation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-merchant-shipping-monitoring-reporting-and-verification-of-carbon-dioxide-emissions-revocation-regulations-2026 16:57 The statutory instrument was laid before Parliament on 18 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table 16:53 Added immigration and nationality fees for 8 April 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-18-march-2026 16:45 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/export-live-animals-special-rules 16:39 Added a link to guidance about rules for exporting captive birds fixed with ‘826’ transponders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preston-guidance-february-2026 16:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-18-march-2026 16:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/fly-tippers-and-vandals-to-be-forced-into-clean-up-squads-and-slapped-with-cleaning-bill 16:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-must-do-all-we-can-to-maintain-momentum-towards-a-more-stable-and-secure-future-for-the-syrian-people-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:27 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/medical-devices-get-regulatory-advice-from-the-mhra 16:23 Updated to fix broken link

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 16:22 Deleted past events.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-test-validation-approved-products 16:20 Updated page with latest attachment for Products approved under the Medical Devices Coronavirus Test Device Approvals Amendment Regulations

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 16:19 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 30 March to 3 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 16:17 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 23 to 27 March 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-ministry-of-defences-approach-to-safeguarding-the-eskdalemuir-seismological-array 16:17 New document added after consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:12 The foot and mouth disease (FMD) section has been updated to publish safeguard declarations that apply for Greece.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-on-hmcts-related-suspicious-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages 16:03 Information on phone spoofing added to guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/amendments-to-the-persistent-organic-pollutants-pops-regulation-2026 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 15:58 Pipeline FIR form added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-service-availability-and-issues 15:52 Information about security software warnings and errors has been added to the service issues section. The issue with the white screen has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/getting-basic-paye-tools-working-on-linux 15:52 Linux installation help sheet updated to version 26.0.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-access-the-national-curriculum-assessments-portal 15:45 Added information about 3 further permission levels that are now available for local authority users: Moderation manager, Deputy moderation manager, Moderator

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-plan 15:27 We’ve updated the Warm Homes Plan to correct information on pages 41, 49 and 82. See the correction slip for details.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation 15:16 Added a link to the 17 March 2026 press release: ‘Foot and mouth disease detected in Greece’.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/botswana 15:04 Updated information on flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/packaging-data-how-to-create-your-file-for-extended-producer-responsibility 15:04 We’ve clarified the deadlines for large and small organisations to report packaging data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-plans-to-reshape-how-we-protect-and-manage-our-land 15:04 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa 14:58 Updated information on fraud and scams, nightlife and dating, driving rules and pedestrian safety and Table Mountain National Park (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/recruit-an-fe-governor 14:58 Updated to show applications have reopened.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:58 Wednesday 18 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr8-5dd-south-west-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-301544v001 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-weeks-to-go-hunterston-b-achieves-licence-milestone 14:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pl30-3lp-claire-heathcote-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3328mma001 14:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cb8-0uu-trustees-of-the-six-mile-bottom-trust-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3321lua001 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/outbreak-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-south-east-england 14:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-id-scheme-explainer 14:40 Added a link to the consultation – ‘A roadmap for modern digital government’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-resident-landord-guidance-notes-for-letting-agents-and-tenants-non-resident-landlords-scheme-guidance-notes 14:38 Information has been added on how to apply to HMRC to receive rental income without tax deducted if you’re exempt from UK tax under Sovereign Immunity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-explosive-trace-detection-systems-consumables 14:36 Configuration change of 1 Smiths Detection model, 1 Bruker Optics added, and 1 Smiths Detection model added. Correction made to 3 first Detect models.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-security-scanners 14:35 Configuration change of 6 Leidos models, 1 Rohde & Schwarz model added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-explosive-detection-systems 14:35 Configuration changes to 1 Leidos, 2 Nuctech and 4 Smith Detection models, 1 Analogic model added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/explosive-detection-systems-for-cabin-baggage-edscb 14:35 Configuration changes of 8 SureScan, 1 Nuctech and 4 Leidos models.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-strategic-trends-out-to-2055 14:21 Link to Future Operating Environments added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nordic-synthesis-implications-from-global-strategic-trends-7 14:21 Link to Future Operating Environments added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 14:20 Information about making payments at lock sites added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/colombia-country-policy-and-information-notes 14:17 Added the country policy and information note: internal relocation, Colombia, March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-value-added-tax-refund-of-tax-to-great-british-nuclear-order-2026 14:17 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/land-use-framework 14:15 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/land-use-in-england 14:15 Added consultation summary of responses. We have responded to consultation feedback through our preparation of the Land Use Framework for England.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/internal-audit-competency-framework 14:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uksaudi-arabia-air-services-agreement-ts-no122026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/improving-patient-information 13:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 13:50 UK Vessel Licence – External Waters (NOR) 2025 Variation 1 Conditions 20 March 2026 – added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-mmo-ukmpg-initiative-to-set-new-standard-for-marine-licensing 13:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/trader-goods-profile-service-availability-and-issues 13:41 Planned downtime from 10am to 11am on Monday 23 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-transfer-forms-for-less-straightforward-transactions 13:38 Update to documents required to make an application.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isis-prison 13:37 Updates to visiting time slots for family and friends, dress code, updated times for official visits and updated governor to, Ian Bauly.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplying-explosives-precursors 13:37 Added details for people who want to get involved with research to understand how the Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations (CEPPR 2023) changes are working in practice for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply or retail of regulated chemicals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-the-safety-of-toys-as-regards-cobalt-c2026360 13:37 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/international-development-funding/prevention-of-violence-against-women-and-girls-response-and-women-led-organisations-in-conflict-affected-areas-of-sudan 13:31 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-a-regulation-proposal-on-production-rules-com2025780 13:24 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/b66-2jr-s-norton-co-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3821sxa001 13:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-eu-regulation-2026405-on-detergents-and-surfactants 13:11 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dfe-update-18-march-2026 13:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/future-operating-environments-2040 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fuel-duty 12:52 Information about biofuel and other fuel substitutes used for heating has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/working-families-saving-thousands-on-childcare-costs 12:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/central-asia-5united-kingdom-summit-advances-strategic-collaboration 12:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/plant-varieties-and-seeds-gazette-2020 12:19 Added the March 2026 special edition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl5-6nb-ashcourt-durham-tees-valley-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3427lsa001 12:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:12 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:12 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts2-1tl-tees-valley-net-zero-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3229mea001 12:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/po1-4qy-portico-shipping-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3827sga001 12:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl1-4de-endolys-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3821lpa001 12:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/stronger-visiting-rights-for-people-in-health-and-care-settings 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cm13-3en-martin-chinnery-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3827lda001 12:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 12:00 Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Japan, Senegal, and Uganda have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/processing-felling-applications-involving-larch-species-operations-note-23 12:00 Update to felling licence applications for larch, requesting applications are submitted using Felling Licence Online

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/googles-general-search-services-proposed-conduct-requirements 12:00 Consultation responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-commits-15-million-for-vulnerable-people-affected-by-middle-east-conflict 12:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/update-following-round-4-of-negotiations-on-an-enhanced-free-trade-agreement-with-turkey 11:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/challenge-the-valuation 11:46 Clearer instructions added for how to submit a challenge.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 11:42 Planned downtime from 8pm on Saturday 28 March 2026 to 5:45am on Sunday 29 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues 11:42 Planned downtime from 8pm on Saturday 28 March 2026 to 5:45am on Sunday 29 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/make-and-manage-an-export-declaration-online-service-availability-and-issues 11:42 Planned downtime from 8pm on Saturday 28 March 2026 to 5:45am on Sunday 29 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/great-britain-china-centre-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025 11:41 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/alternative-provision-census-technical-specification 11:34 Updated the ‘Alternative provision census 2026: business and technical specification’ to reflect that the disadvantaged entitlement for 2‑year‑olds is now called the early learning entitlement for 2‑year‑olds.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-census-2025-to-2026-technical-information 11:34 Updated the ‘School census 2025 to 2026: business and technical specification’ to reflect that the disadvantaged entitlement for 2‑year‑olds is now called the early learning entitlement for 2‑year‑olds.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-census-technical-specification 11:34 Updated the ‘Early years census 2026 to 2027 financial year: business and technical specification’ to reflect that the disadvantaged entitlement for 2‑year‑olds is now called the early learning entitlement for 2‑year‑olds.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/remotely-piloted-air-systems-class-1b-duty-holders-briefing-day 11:33 Version 4.3 of the UAS briefing day application form has been published and the location of the UAS briefing day has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/confirm-your-property-details 11:32 Instructions added for how to raise a check case.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-partnership-opportunities-with-jobcentre-plus 11:27 Updated service leader contact details for Hertfordshire and Essex.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-employment-drive-to-help-unlock-200000-new-jobs-and-apprenticeships-for-next-generation 11:22 Changes to quotes in the Additional information section.

News and communications

/government/publications/energy-company-obligation-eco4-supplier-grant-awards-privacy-notice 11:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-and-impact-assessment-on-copyright-and-artificial-intelligence 11:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/importing-live-animals-or-animal-products-from-non-eu-countries-general-licences-and-authorisations 11:02 Updated links for EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2026/03) and EU display items (IMP/GEN/2026/04).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/lower-bills-for-farmers-schools-and-factories 11:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/funding-rates-and-formula 11:00 Added ‘16 to 19 funding: 2026 to 2027 rates and formula’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fisheries-consultations-between-the-uk-and-the-eu-for-2026 11:00 Added written record for fisheries consultations between the UK and the EU about sandeels for 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:57 Code GBAUNCTFXTHJZ for Jiezhong (UK) Int Co. Ltd in Ipswich has been removed.Code GBAUFEMLHRJZX for Aviation Servicing Company Limited T/A ASC Cargo Handling in Feltham has been removed.Code GBAUCBYEMADDL for DFDS Logistics Limited in Corby has been removed.Code GBAUSWLLHRWJX for Worldwide Flight Services Ltd in Stanwell has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea 10:56 Addition of information about a large-scale public event (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-rule-6-status-on-an-enforcement-or-lawful-development-certificate-appeal 10:55 The search facility links have updated to the new appeal service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-rule-6-status-on-a-planning-appeal-or-called-in-application 10:53 The search facility links have updated to the new appeal service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-cqc-regulation-9a-visiting-and-accompanying-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices 10:52 Added link to the post-implementation review pro forma.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:51 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 18 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Northmoor, Goring, Whitchurch and Old Windsor.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/millions-set-to-benefit-as-government-widens-access-to-affordable-finance 10:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/credit-union-common-bond-reform 10:50 Call for evidence response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/werrington-yoi 10:49 New phone number for booking visits for friends and family, 01782 463 414.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sickness-absences-that-start-before-and-end-on-or-after-6-april-2026 10:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:34 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:25 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/add-your-property-to-your-account 10:16 Added clearer instructions for using the service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charity-regulator-appoints-interim-manager-to-william-blake-house-northants 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/claiming-expenses-and-keeping-records-if-youre-a-childminder 10:00 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/permitted-development-rights-for-onshore-wind-turbines-in-england 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-denmark-victoria-billing 10:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-profile-return 09:54 Updated ‘Early years foundation stage profile return guide’ with information for the 2026 return.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-lands-major-investment-with-spain-as-she-prioritises-closer-ties-with-europe 09:54 Adding quote from Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo

News and communications

/government/news/uk-space-agency-signs-landmark-agreement-with-ukraine-to-strengthen-civil-space-cooperation 09:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/graves-of-two-midlands-world-war-1-soldiers-identified-in-france 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-and-challenge-your-business-rates-valuation-privacy-notice 09:49 Updated the section on sharing information with others, clarifying who can ask for information on a challenge and what kind of details are shared with them.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-lands-major-investment-with-spain-as-she-prioritises-closer-ties-with-europe 09:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-cqc-regulation-9a-visiting-and-accompanying-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices 09:43 Added response to call for evidence.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/appeal-the-outcome 09:40 The guidance has been updated for clearer instructions on the appeals process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-alerts-and-incident-reporting 09:39 The PON1 Guidance has been updated to provide additional information relating to excessive venting of bulk powders (Appendix J)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/improving-practice-with-children-young-people-and-families 09:37 Updated guidance with reflective steps which practitioners, practice supervisors and leaders can take to move their implementation into maturity. The update also reflects changes to related statutory guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-on-companies-house-webfiling-security-issue 09:31 Updated guidance on how a company should raise a concern with Companies House.

News and communications

/government/publications/childrens-social-care-dashboard 09:30 Updated ‘Children’s social care dashboard: supporting information’ for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/childrens-social-care-national-framework 09:30 Updated the ‘Children’s social care framework statutory guidance’, ‘Children’s social care framework statutory guidance: Easy Read version’, ‘Children’s social care national framework: illustrated guide for children and young people’, the British Sign Language summary video, and the animated video for children and young people. Added an accessible version of the guide for children and young people.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2 09:30 Added ‘Working together to safeguard children 2026: statutory guidance’, ‘Working together to safeguard children 2026: statutory framework’ and ‘Working together to safeguard children 2026: summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/improving-the-attendance-of-children-with-a-social-worker 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/childrens-social-care-national-framework-cheshire-west-and-chester-council 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/childrens-social-care-national-framework-city-of-york-council 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/child-abduction-accredited-solicitors-referral-list 09:28 Updated list of accredited solicitors: 1 firm removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 09:25 Updated: Added information for Holbeach Air Weapons Range in May and June.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-energy-tariff-reductions-2026-guidance-for-energy-suppliers 09:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-energy-tariff-reductions-2026-ministerial-direction 09:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 08:54 Added Welsh Revenue Authority to the list of departments using the digitial Employee Transfer Service. Welsh Revenue Authority join the digital service on 18 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-changes-to-gambling-commission-fees 08:42 Closing date changed from to 11:59pm on 29 March 2026 to 11:59pm on 30 March 2026 (typo fix).

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 07:30 18 March update added.

News and communications

/government/publications/hm-coastguard-offshore-search-and-rescue-management 07:28 Updated course dates for OSARM (oil and gas) and OSARM‑R (renewables).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 27 amendments GB2603858 and GB2603859 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7139 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/create-an-annual-declaration-for-a-countryside-stewardship-revenue-claim-online 00:15 Updates for 2026 CS revenue claims rollover

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/environmental-stewardship-how-to-get-paid-under-your-agreement 00:15 Updates for 2026 ES claims rollover

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship 00:15 CS & ES – claim window opening update to GOV.​UK

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-complete-a-countryside-stewardship-cs-revenue-claim-by-email-or-post 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-complete-your-environmental-stewardship-claim-form 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-pressure-equipment 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-atex 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-machinery 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-city-of-culture-2029-longlist-revealed 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-law-comes-into-force-to-protect-farm-animals-from-dog-attacks 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-17

/government/speeches/the-uk-and-partners-call-on-countries-to-resist-rollback-and-stand-up-for-progress-in-advancing-the-human-rights-of-all-women-and-girls-uk-led-joint 20:00 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-detected-in-greece 18:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/the-united-kingdom-and-chile-a-partnership-built-for-the-future 18:45 Added translation

News and communications

/guidance/feltham-yoi 18:22 Corrected phone numbers for booking official visits (video and face to face).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ranby-prison 18:02 New family days and neurodiversity days added under for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-kaur-speech-at-total-place-now-conference 17:34 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 17:23 Updated information about exercising increased caution (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 17:12 Added OVS note 2026/18: Outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Greece.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation 16:59 Updated to reflect an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Greece.

News and communications

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:50 Updated the ‘Foot and mouth disease – commercial import restrictions: EU’ section to reflect an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Greece.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/criminal-justice-system-data-standards-forum-guidance 16:49 CJS Offence Index: March 2026 published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/email-to-registered-companies-about-the-webfiling-security-issue 16:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/culture-secretary-speech-at-society-of-editors-conference-2026 16:47 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 16:39 New information about smoking and e-cigarettes and updated information about cannabis (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/investigation-into-the-death-of-radhi-nama-and-mousa-ali 16:36 Added: supplementary documents.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/global-taskforce-launched-to-hunt-down-overseas-scammers 16:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 16:07 Updated Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/importing-live-animals-or-animal-products-from-non-eu-countries-general-licences-and-authorisations 16:05 Removed import authorisation ‘EU display items (IMP/GEN/2026/02)’ and replaced it with a ‘EU display items (IMP/GEN/2026/04)’ authorisation. Also removed the import authorisation ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2026/01)’ and replaced it with a new ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2026/03)’ authorisation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/patients-to-get-new-medicines-up-to-six-months-sooner-under-new-joint-mhra-nice-approval-process 16:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 16:04 Updated the DUS protocol for Field pea and pea.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/reception-improvement-offer 16:03 Updated the maths hubs section with a link to ‘intensive support’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/amplify-the-local-media-action-plan 15:59 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/economic-link 15:59 Average Prices End of Year 2025 added, and update to section 7 of the economic link guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/companies-and-products-awarded-ets-cps-compensation 15:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/central-african-republic-sanctions-guidance 15:52 Page updated for better clarity and usability, and to reflect changes made by the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 15:51 Code GBAUCGPBELCGP for Cloghan Point Oil Jetty near Whitehead, County Antrim has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:38 Tuesday 17 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 15:37 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with one addition to the ‘Produce and submit CT600’ section and one addition to the ‘iXBRL integrated Software Application providers’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-programme-overview 15:32 Added statement about overseas visitors to ‘Target population’ section.

Guidance and regulation