UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-12

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 11:42 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sheep-carcase-classification 11:40 Form updated to include 2 options to apply for a beef or sheep classifier licence.Only one passport photo is required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet 11:38 Factsheet fully reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gaar-advisory-panel-opinion-of-30-january-2026-reducing-the-value-on-an-estate-for-inheritance-tax-and-avoiding-inheritance-tax-on-a-lifetime-transfer 11:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-beef-carcase-classification-scheme-work-as-a-classifier 11:33 Form updated to include 2 options to apply for a beef or sheep classifier licence. Only one passport photo is required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmpps-response-to-safety-well-being-and-hope-the-untapped-potential-of-family-contact-in-prisons 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gaar-advisory-panel-opinion-of-30-january-2026-reducing-the-value-of-an-estate-for-inheritance-tax-and-avoiding-inheritance-tax-on-a-lifetime-transfer 11:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accreditation-criterion 11:22 Technical Qualifications (within T Levels) have been added to the list of qualifications subject to an accreditation requirement, with effect from 1 June 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 11:06 Updated the DUS protocol for field beans.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/submit-your-self-assessment-tax-return-early 11:00 Updated for early filing for tax year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/accreditation-of-technical-qualifications-within-t-levels-and-other-updates 11:00 Added details of the consultation outcome.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 10:54 Added details of the appointment of the chair of Healthwatch England and of non-executive directors of the Care Quality Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-become-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance 10:49 The deadline for applications has been extended to 23:59 on Tuesday 19 May 2026. The Application Form, Guidance and FAQ documents have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-to-learn-guidance 10:47 Added ‘Care to Learn academic year 2026 to 2027: conditions of grant funding’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-april-2026 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sanctions-compliance-in-the-art-market-participants-and-high-value-goods-sector-threat-assessment 10:27 Currency value changed from 10,000 euros to £10,000.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 10:26 FAQ 137 and FAQ 138 updatedFAQ 185 added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-general-guidance 10:26 Section 6.21 amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-high-value-dealers-and-art-market-participants 10:26 Transaction values of 10,000 euros changed to £10,000.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/noise-and-vibration-management-environmental-permits 10:21 Added a link to the Environment Agency’s guidance on noise and vibration risk assessment: using the noise advisory tool (/government/admin/publications/1790649) for operators in England in the ‘Details’ section of the publication page and in the introduction of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/your-personal-information-on-the-companies-house-register 10:17 Updated information on Companies House’s review of the retention period for dissolved company records.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/searching-the-companies-house-register 10:16 Updated information on Companies House’s review of the retention period for dissolved company records.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-industrial-capacity-and-decarbonisation-com2026100 10:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/rating-cost-guide-2026 10:12 Removed reference to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/intellectual-property-office-publishes-corporate-plan-2026-to-2027 10:11 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/298905-self-assessment-filers-quick-off-the-mark 10:10 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 10:09 Decisions published:COM/3343076, Cornwall, Boscawen Cliff. Decision date: 12 May 2026COM/3371734, Gloucestershire, Highleadon Green (Laynes Wood). Decision date: 8 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-health-news 10:09 Added ‘Plant health news – April 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/direct-air-capture-and-greenhouse-gas-removal-innovation-programme-selected-projects 10:09 Published final project reports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-and-west-sussex 10:08 Added link to consultation on modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/modified-proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove 10:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/modified-proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-west-sussex 10:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-programme 10:00 Added a link to the attendance and behaviour hubs guidance for partner schools.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-programme-lead-schools 10:00 Added information on the role of the lead schools.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-guidance-for-partner-schools 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/companies-house-is-reviewing-the-retention-period-for-dissolved-company-records 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meets-to-advance-combined-operations-efforts 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 09:56 Link added to the advert for the Director of Science role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

News and communications

/government/news/innovative-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-projects-win-share-of-1-million 09:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-leaders-of-governance-for-further-education 09:41 Updated to reflect that the National Leader of Governance for further education programme is open for new applications.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:35 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 12 May 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues 09:31 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 15 May 2026 to 9:30am on Monday 18 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-of-mecfs-patients-to-benefit-from-first-genomics-study 09:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/advance-tax-certainty-service 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-an-air-pollution-assessment 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-the-get-an-air-pollution-assessment-service-calculates-emissions 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-limited-npswr045981-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dsit-compliance-with-official-statistics 09:30 Updated with revised set of document detailing DSIT’s statistical processes and policies

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-sanctions-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated various sections throughout to keep information up to date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 The UCOS background information and methodology webpage has been updated. This is in particular to update information on ethnicity data handling and methodology, update employment information given the addition of self employed info to that data. Finally, there is the change in publication frequency of the statistics from monthly to quarterly.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wessex-water-services-limited-npswr045122-application-made-to-impound-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/fs-sector-strategy-regulatory-environment-cross-cutting-reforms 09:30 Consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/document-checks-and-charges-for-carriers 09:29 Added information on ETAs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights 09:26 Added a link to the page: Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights: agenda, 13 May 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights-agenda-13-may-2026 09:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 09:08 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 15 May 2026 to 9:30am on Monday 18 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/lead-non-executive-director-and-non-executive-director-appointed-to-the-moj-departmental-board 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 08:25 Updated 6 approval dates in the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-ungulates-to-the-eu 08:19 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 08:18 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/changing-uncultivated-semi-natural-and-rural-land-when-you-need-permission 08:15 In ‘Check if you need a screening decision’: updated guidance on when you need a screening decision for agri-environment schemes (including Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-school-improvement-resources-east-of-england 06:49 Added ‘Research and evidence’ and ‘Reception networks’ sections to ‘RISE: East of England’. Updated ‘Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-test-booking-if-your-online-access-is-restricted 06:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-3-million-centre-to-help-grow-healthy-gardens 01:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-minimum-wage-information-for-employers-nmw-fs1 00:15 Guidance notes on the notice of underpayment – NMW FS3 has been updated with correct terminology for users, in line with new legislation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-steps-up-action-to-strengthen-cyber-defences-as-uk-cyber-industry-continues-to-grow 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026 00:00 Updated as the rules about who can book and manage car driving tests has changed today (12 May 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices 00:00 Updated ‘Book and manage your driving test: privacy notice’ and ‘Book and manage driving and riding tests for your pupils: privacy notice’ to reflect new rules and terms and conditions for using these services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/whats-involved-in-being-a-driving-instructor 00:00 Updated section 5.2 (Book and take your pupils for their tests) as you are no longer allowed to book or manage a driving test for a learner driver.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-book-and-manage-driving-and-riding-tests-for-your-pupils 00:00 Updated ‘How to book and manage driving and riding tests for your pupils’ and ‘DVSA practical test business service: terms and conditions’ as car driving tests can now only be booked, changed or cancelled by the learner driver.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/end-of-the-road-for-unofficial-driving-test-booking-services 00:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-11

/government/news/pm-vows-to-tear-up-status-quo-that-failed-young-people-on-apprenticeships-and-skills 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 22:00 Added 11 May update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-sanctions-iranian-targets-in-response-to-national-security-threats 17:07 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-cabinet-committees 17:04 Updated with the latest version: List of Cabinet Committees and their membership

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/common-basic-data-set-cbds-database 16:43 Updated the common basic data set (CBDS) database. The changes are listed in the version history tab.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl13-5hx-northumbrian-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzb3794ata001 16:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-factsheets 16:21 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/birmingham-public-health-laboratory-user-handbook 16:14 Added new version: Laboratory Request Form UKHSA for non-GI samples.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-financial-remedy-courts 16:11 Attachment update – Addresses for Thames Valley Court changed from Oxford to Reading

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 16:09 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 16:09 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sudan 16:07 Updated information on operations in Sudanese airports (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme-round-2-innovation-funding-competition 16:07 Published the slides from the online competition launch event.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/simpler-shared-system-for-describing-skills-needs-launched 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ln8-5lr-julie-dows-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3928mga001 15:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta21-9pf-douglas-biggs-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3628mya001 15:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/l3-4ad-the-board-of-trustees-of-the-tate-gallery-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3129msa001 15:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/llw-repository-2026-environmental-safety-case-submission-guide-to-the-key-points 15:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl20-6hw-selena-mollard-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3923mwa001 15:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/humanitarian-emergency-and-longer-term-planning-sudan-help-s 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/child-trust-fund-guidance-notes-for-providers 15:45 The ‘Child Trust Fund guidance notes for providers’ document has been updated to include information on how to request the withdrawal of misdirected Child Trust Fund payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-caseworker-guidance 15:44 Updated to add information about: correction to the settlement qualifying period information, clarification of transitional rules relating to the 4 April 2024 Rules changes, and clarification of CTA policy regarding switching.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-batteries-treat-recycle-and-export 15:33 In the section ‘How much it costs’ we have removed the table of charges and linked to the Waste (Miscellaneous) (England) Charging Scheme 2018 for users in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-batteries-producer-responsibility 15:28 Updated the charging information. For information on charges in England, we have linked to the Waste (Miscellaneous) (England) Charging Scheme 2018.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-appointments 15:28 The list of appointments to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/transnational-repression 15:21 Added new sections to the guidance on Keeping a record and Common Good Cyber Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 15:13 Updated list of ceased or suspended Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 15:13 Updated list of Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-service-providers 15:05 Updated ‘Disability Confident: service providers list’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa 14:48 Addition of information about Western Cape travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq12-3pr-sibelco-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3427swa001 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-strengthens-safety-warnings-for-finasteride-and-dutasteride 14:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/wf11-8dz-fcc-recycling-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3547jlv018 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biosecurity-frontiers 14:38 Frequently Asked Questions: Biosecurity Frontiers – now added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:32 Added 12 new designations under the Iran sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-france-set-to-host-multinational-strait-of-hormuz-meeting-as-british-warship-to-pre-position-in-the-region 14:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/iran-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:31 Added 12 new designations under the Iran sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 14:31 Updated the list of accredited explosives detection dog teams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/injurious-weeds-how-to-make-a-complaint 14:30 Added a link to the online form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:26 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated, Monday 11 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme 14:22 Published information about the current funding round deadlines and a survey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chevening-alumni-of-solomon-islands-charts-new-course-with-new-executive-committee 14:21 First published.

News and communications

/international-development-funding/international-growth-centre-igc-pre-qualification-round 14:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/uk-action-against-russian-foreign-information-warfare 14:15 Updated to include new action against Russian foreign information warfare.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/government-correspondence-hub 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/centre-for-disaster-protection-expressions-of-interest 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/mhra-opens-uk-wide-consultation-on-redefining-gene-therapies 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 13:58 Added the PDF version of Irregular or unlawful entry and arrival.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/contracts-for-difference-contract-amendments-to-implement-clean-industry-bonus-reforms 13:50 Published the government response to the consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fcdo-areas-of-research-interest 13:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-publishes-may-review-report 13:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:32 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/public-urged-to-check-immigration-advisers-are-regulated 13:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/patents-hearing-diary 13:20 Patents hearing diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:19 New opinion 09/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6435886 13:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 13:19 Appeals to the appointed person diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mmo-and-ports-sector-launch-new-marine-licensing-top-tips 13:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/livestock-and-equine-embryo-collection-approved-premises 13:11 Added (UKE191) to the Bovine embryo collection and production teams list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sri-lanka-prisoner-pack 13:09 In the section ‘What can we do’ under the heading ‘First steps’ a change has been made to clarify that ‘consular officers’ and not ‘British consular officers’ will stand ready to support.Additional information and background provided on prison conditions, including updates on:Signal connectivity issues during virtual visits (3.2 – How many visits are you allowed)Approval for using mosquito repellent in prison (4.3 – General prison conditions)Limited availability of mental health services for detainees. (4.6 Medical and dental treatment)English language fluency of phone operators at the Department of Prisons (6.1 Details on prisons and prison conditions)Further information via a factsheet on the Prison Transfer Agreements shared in the latest update under section 5.14 ‘Transfer to a prison in the UK’Additional information detailing the securing of a guarantor is included in the ‘Bail’ section under heading 5 ‘The Sri Lankan Judicial System’.Further information on Childcare support and sanitary facilities is provided in the ‘Female prisoners’ section under heading 6’ Additional Information’.Added information on Sri Lankan non-profit Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners.Other style and language changes have been made to improve overall clarity.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rating-cost-guide-2026 13:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/valuation-of-public-houses-2026 13:07 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-if-a-business-holds-authorised-economic-operator-status 13:02 The list of approved Authorised Economic Operator businesses has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 12:59 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-hssa-tariff-of-reasonable-legal-costs 12:43 Aramm Legal Ltd, McShane and Co. and Walker Wise Solicitors added to the ‘list of firms who have agreed to the cost framework’ in Annex B.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belarus 12:38 Updated information about the risk of arrest and detention (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/brazil 12:32 New information on scams, taxi travel and regional risks (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-military-court-service 12:20 Webpage updated with most recent information: section added on the MCS Strategic Plan 2026-2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-regulatory-notices-rn 12:20 MAA/RN/2026/02 – Request for suggestions to improve the Military Permit To Fly Regulatory requirements has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-notes-for-social-services-departments-when-applying-for-passports-on-behalf-of-looked-after-children 12:19 Content relating to lost and stolen passports for children in care has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 12:18 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2760

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 12:18 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2862

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 12:17 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2593

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 12:16 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2470

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:16 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3203

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/kings-bench-hearing-and-trial-dates 12:15 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 12:14 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 12:13 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-national-lottery-community-fund-board-appointments 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/payments-to-local-authorities-under-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging 11:39 Guidance has been updated to reflect set payment dates, include a Welsh translation, and to make the content easier to understand.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pupil-premium 11:39 Updated ‘Pupil premium: overview’ for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 11:37 Information about ‘Anti-money laundering supervision – tax agent services’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/postgraduate-teaching-apprenticeships-funding-manual 11:37 Improved clarity in the ‘End-point assessment’ section by removing a reference to 2 components.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 11:34 The guidance has been updated to reflect current school‑aged vaccination programmes and to clarify schools’ roles in planning, consent, data sharing and outbreak response.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 11:27 All crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-invites-views-on-proposed-changes-to-medical-device-regulation 11:26 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 11:22 Civil applications, High cost family and Civil bills updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tier-1-entrepreneur-caseworker-guidance 11:22 The link for the list of disqualified directors has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-become-an-mca-approved-doctor 11:11 Added Fleetwood to recruitment campaigns.Removed Mallorca from recruitment campaigns.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-484-m-amendment-6-mlc-published-accident-statistics-advice 11:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-492-amendment-3-protecting-those-not-employed-by-the-shipowner 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 11:00 Opening of consultations on screening for depression in adults and use of AI in diabetic eye screening programme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-bursary-fund-guidance 11:00 Added ‘16 to 19 Bursary Fund guide: 2026 to 2027’ and updated ‘16 to 19 Bursary Fund: checklist’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/updates-to-the-board-of-natural-england 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/intellectual-property-office-publishes-corporate-plan-2026-to-2027 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/planning-appeals-procedural-guide-for-appeals-relating-to-applications-dated-on-or-after-1-april-2026 10:54 This update clarifies roles and processes for the Part 1 written representations (expedited) procedure. It confirms that LPAs provide document lists and suggested conditions, with appellants given 7 days to comment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-overclaimed-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief 10:51 Information about Paying online by Direct Debit has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/football-fans-urged-to-show-fraudsters-the-red-card-ahead-of-world-cup 10:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-legislation-gives-government-power-to-bring-british-steel-into-public-ownership 10:38 First published.

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/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 10:33 Update EU vessel list for JSY 11/05

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvla-privacy-policy 10:28 Updated information within Annex 1: Retention periods, under ‘When you have a query or complaint’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/schools-block-funding-formulae-2026-to-2027 10:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/pre-market-medical-devices-regulation-stakeholder-impact-survey 10:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-targets-hostile-and-heinous-russian-activity-with-latest-sanctions 10:10 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/dr-simon-fabri-appointed-chief-executive-of-hmgcc 10:09 First published.

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/government/publications/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-technical-note 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/list-of-russia-designations-11-may-2026 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-the-holy-see-tammy-sandhu 10:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:58 Removed completed downtime information 08/05/2026 and 13/05/2026 which is no longer going ahead.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:49 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 11 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 09:47 Code GBAUHOULHRYRX for Yourway Transport Limited in Hounslow has been removed.Code GBAUWNCBHXLIX for Alpi UK Limited in Tamworth has been removed.

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/government/publications/plans-to-stop-reporting-the-parental-conflict-indicator-as-official-statistics-statistical-notice 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dft-register-of-business-critical-models 09:30 DfT strength in numbers content removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-beccs-innovation-programme-projects-awarded-funding 09:30 Published latest final reports for Phase 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/improvement-notice-issued-to-plymouth-city-council-november-2023 09:30 This improvement notice was lifted on 15 April 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/improvement-notice-issued-to-oxfordshire-county-council-november-2023 09:30 This improvement notice was lifted on 15 April 2026.

News and communications

/government/consultations/commercial-credit-data-sharing-and-bank-referral-scheme-consultation-and-call-for-evidence 09:30 Outcome of response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 09:28 New decision: COM 3343034 Broadmoor Common Application Decision 8 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 09:27 Added 85 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 09:27 Added 85 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/convicted-cambridge-security-boss-and-operative-to-pay-over-5000 09:24 First published.

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/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-regulation-of-gene-therapy-medicinal-products 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/multimillion-pound-competition-drives-cutting-edge-innovation-in-rail-industry 09:00 First published.

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/government/publications/carbon-monoxide-co-antenatal-checks-algorithm-for-midwives 08:53 Added link to new ‘Carbon monoxide awareness in pregnancy’ NHS page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-if-youre-self-employed 08:49 New live webinar registration links have been added to: Starting your online tax return, The employment section of your online tax return, The self-employment section of your online tax return, The UK property section of your online tax return, Other income and tax reliefs on your online tax return, Finishing your online tax return, Your Self Assessment calculation and payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-3261-aerodrome-service 07:17 Issue 13 has been published under NAA 26/27.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 07:00 Added 10 May update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/publications/supporting-prisoners-with-care-experience-policy-framework 00:30 First published.

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