UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-30

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 11:42 ‘Remediable Service Statement Delivery Update’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 11:42 Update to lock facilities. Goring Lock electric charging point operational.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compensation-scheme-for-group-litigation-order-case-postmasters 11:33 Numbering added to sections in ‘GLO Compensation Scheme: guidance and principles’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ministry-of-defence-policies-to-tackle-unacceptable-behaviour 11:32 Updated: MOD raising a concern policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-raising-a-concern-policy 11:29 Updated: MOD raising a concern policy.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/veterans-news-and-communications-hub 11:28 Update on the latest news section and the Devolved Nations section (Northern Ireland).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sibelco-uk-limited-npswr046308-application-made-to-abstract-water 11:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clock-house-farm-limited-npswr046654-application-made-to-abstract-water 11:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 11:08 Updated contact email address for West Midlands LNRS responsible authority.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-8-april-2026-to-28-april-2026 11:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/families-to-save-up-to-1000-as-childrens-reforms-become-law 11:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/application-of-the-chapter-i-prohibition-in-the-competition-act-1998-to-technology-transfer-agreements 11:02 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:54 River Thames: river conditions updated for Thursday 30 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch2-4fp-enviroo-project-co-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3925sfa001 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fly-tippers-risk-losing-their-driving-licence-under-tougher-court-powers 10:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pay-duty-on-biofuels-or-gas-for-road-use 10:41 A Welsh translation has been added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fisheries-bilateral-agreement-with-norway-for-2026 10:39 Added technical annexes to the agreed record of consultations on fisheries between the Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom for 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/britain-embraces-solar-revolution-following-war-in-iran 10:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/key-target-hit-with-8500-extra-mental-health-workers-in-the-nhs 10:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/re-opening-2024-standard-civil-contract-procurement-process 10:06 Update on the quarterly outcome to a tender

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/information-booklet-for-asylum-applications 10:06 Updated booklet for the Spring 2026 rule change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/aaib-report-cessna-fra150l-g-ppfs 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/countryside-stewardship-grants/permanent-electric-fencing-fg3 10:00 Added extra detail to wire fence with metal post requirement under ‘What you must do’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-workforce-management-information-march-2026 10:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/fcdo-workforce-management-information 10:00 March 2026 data added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/weston-bay-report-and-safety-flyer-published 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 09:57 Section 7.5.2 has been updated to clarify that Gift Aid claims must be submitted via Charities Online or the ChR1 form. R68i forms are no longer used.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:53 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:52 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/schedule-14-decisions-in-2023 09:51 Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council ROW/3377247 3377270 3377253 3377262 3377285 decision

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-the-construction-industry-scheme 09:50 The ‘Construction Industry Scheme for contractors’ and ‘Construction Industry Scheme for subcontractors’ sections have been updated to remove the ‘live webinar’ links and to provide updated ‘recorded webinar’ details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/victims-come-first-in-new-justice-law 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/holocaust-memorial-handling-arrangements-for-planning-casework 09:36 Added updated handling note.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-impact-of-russias-intensifying-attacks-on-civilians-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce 09:36 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/sp4-0jg-porton-biopharma-limited-environmental-surrender-issued-eprxp3233rhs003 09:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mali 09:31 Updated information on imposed curfew in the district of Bamako (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-capacity-survey-guide-for-local-authorities 09:30 Updated for the 2026 school capacity survey.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/strategic-export-controls-licensing-statistics 09:30 Updated to link to latest quarterly licensing statistics (1 October to 31 December 2025).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe32-1qg-geoffrey-mason-ltd-environmental-permit-issued-eprpp3523msa001 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/antenatal-maternity-services-annual-standards-return 09:30 2025-26 template added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/connect-to-work-statistics-release-strategy 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safeguarding-against-sexual-exploitation-abuse-and-harassment-in-the-international-aid-sector-fcdo-progress-report-2024-to-2025 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/sickle-cell-and-thalassaemia-highlow-prevalence-laboratory-return 09:30 2025-26 templates added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-statistical-work-programme 09:30 Updated ‘Statistical Work Programme’ with new confirmed changes coming to statistics, changes under development, details on the quality of our statistics, and also the frequency of Universal Credit statistics releases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/doxypep-monitoring-and-evaluation 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-fasp-screening-laboratory-annual-standards-return 09:30 2025-26 template added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-fasp-diagnostic-laboratory-annual-standards-return 09:30 2025-26 templates added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/forecasting-demand-for-send-provision-for-scap-guidance-for-local-authorities 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2025-to-2026 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-complete-the-scap-survey-guide-for-local-authorities 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licensing-statistics-statement-of-administrative-sources 09:30 Table 1 updated to include the number of licensing decisions made on LITE in 2025 Q4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/methodology-near-to-real-time-suspected-suicide-surveillance-for-england 09:30 Added an explanation of how rates for the most recent 3 months in the reporting period are compared to the same months in the previous years.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-blood-spot-child-health-records-department-chrd-annual-standards-return 09:30 2025-26 template added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-blood-spot-laboratory-annual-standardscondition-specific-return 09:30 2025-26 templates added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsted-standards-for-official-statistics 09:30 We have replaced our statistical policy documents with 6 new documents to evidence how Ofsted applies the Code of Practice for Statistics. We published ‘Statement of compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics’, ‘Confidentiality and data management policy’, ‘Public involvement and engagement strategy’, ‘Quality management policy’, ‘Release practice policy’ and the ‘Revisions and corrections policy’. We also published our ‘Statistical work programme: April 2026 to March 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/connect-to-work-statistics-publication-proposals 09:30 Published the response to this consultation in the form of the Connect to Work statistics release strategy.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dft-analytical-assurance-framework-strength-in-numbers 09:15 DfT register of business critical models for November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-timms-review-co-chair-update-april-2026 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-community-update-may-2026 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/have-your-say-pip-review-launches-engagement-programme-for-disabled-people-to-get-involved 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-italy-stephen-hickey 08:00 Added translation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/hmrc-appropriate-policy-document 00:15 Technical changes were made to reflect the introduction of UK GDPR in January 2021 and further technical changes were made to reflect updates to the UK GDPR following the implementation of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. We have updated the HTML attachment to include information in section 3 relating to Article 6(f). Sections 4 and 7 have also been updated to refer to Article 84B instead of Article 89(1).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-irish-governments-to-reaffirm-security-cooperation-and-commitment-to-legacy-at-biigc 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/display-posters-or-leaflets-in-a-driving-test-centre 00:00 Replaced the email address for applications with a link to an online form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices 00:00 Updated Apply to display posters or leaflets in driving test centres: privacy notice with information on how to get your posters or leaflets removed from a test centre.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-29

/government/publications/support-for-people-affected-by-terrorist-attacks-overseas 17:30 Updated the leaflet – new section ‘Available support’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/support-for-people-affected-by-terrorist-attacks-in-the-uk 17:29 Updated the leaflet – a new section ‘Available support’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 17:11 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3226

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 17:10 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5585

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 17:10 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6706

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 17:10 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8955

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 17:10 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2738

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/des-diploma-for-health-screeners-rules-of-combination 17:06 Minor wording and grammatical changes in the Overview section to improve usability.Changes to the Generic Units section. Removed the previous unit numbers and names and replaced with a generic reference to the requirement to complete the generic units, this will mean that the guidance will not need to be changed every time there is a change to the unit names and numbers.The removal of the children’s safeguarding unit from the section named role specific units because this unit no longer exists within the diploma.Additional text also added to the role specific units section, acknowledging the additional requirement to complete the newly created OCT in Digital Surveillance unit within the diploma.Minor changes to wording under the Screener section to reflect that there are no longer 13 generic units. We have removed the number of units so that this guidance won’t need to be updated every time there is a change to the diploma structure.Minor grammatical and wording changes under the Grader section to improve readability.The list updated under the Non clinical grading staff section to make it clear that, although these clinicians don’t need to complete the diplomas generic units, that there is still an expectation to complete their organisations mandatory training.Removal of the reference to previous unit “principles of health screening” within the Optometrist section because this unit no longer exists and replaced with a generic reference to the role specific rules of combination.Adjustment to the previous section 3.6 Assistant and support workers this section has now been name 3.6 Assistant and support workers within an Optometry practice and a section 3.7 Assistant and support workers not working within an Optometry practice. These sections have been redesigned to be explicit and reflect the difference in the roles and the different requirements of units that need to be completed as part of the rules of combination. The rules of combination table has been completely redesigned to reflect the new qualification structure and add in additional rules of combination rules for the roles of “Assistant and support workers not working within an Optometru practice”, and “Non-clinical Grader” which were not previously reflected within this table.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/diabetic-eye-screening-slit-lamp-biomicroscopy-examiner-framework 17:06 A minor change of wording under the “Grader” and “Optometrist” sections to not be too specific about unit names, both sections now hold a link that refers the reader to the new rules of combination table, which has also recently been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-audit-report-fasp-s07-and-idps-s05-for-screening-year-2019-to-2020 17:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding 17:00 Deleted the attachment ‘Apprenticeship funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy’ as this has been published as separate guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-for-employers-who-do-not-pay-the-apprenticeship-levy 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/northumberland-illegal-waste-site-shut-down 16:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/import-control-system-2-service-availability-and-issues 16:44 A service issue about the Common Component and Shared Trader Interface (STI) component part of Import Control System 2 (ICS2) system has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukhsa-commercial-opportunities 16:40 Added link to the new ‘Vaccine prospectus: the National Immunisation Programme and vaccine products’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office/about/our-governance 16:39 New information added about the Management Committee.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 16:30 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 11 to 15 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 16:28 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 4 to 8 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/graves-of-two-unknown-world-war-1-officers-named-111-years-after-their-deaths 16:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/counter-proliferation-programme-guidance-financial-year-2026-to-2027 16:12 Amended outcome timing to reflect rolling notifications to bidders.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/report-a-vulnerability-on-a-defra-system 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/parental-responsibility-measures-attendance-census 16:05 Updated to reflect change of the data collection’s name to ‘local authority measures to support attendance (LAMSA)’. Also added link to 2027 LAMSA guide for local authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-authority-measures-to-support-attendance-lamsa-data-collection-2027 16:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/proving-your-identity-with-the-govuk-one-login-app 16:04 You can now prove your identity with an expired UK driving licence if it expired in the last 90 days and it was issued by DVLA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/italy-how-to-obtain-the-biometric-residency-card-for-uk-nationals-living-in-italy-before-1-january-2021 15:59 This guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/housing-minister-speech-on-leasehold-and-commonhold-reform-bill 15:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-caseworker-guidance 15:39 ‘EU Settlement Scheme: family member of a qualifying British citizen’ updated with changes to signpost the EU Settlement Scheme Cancellation and Curtailment guidance published on 9 April 2026; and to reflect the concession for family members of a qualifying British citizen who obtain another form of immigration leave.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador 15:33 Addition of information that a curfew will be in place across a number of provinces from 3 to 18 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/english-devolution-bill-receives-royal-assent 15:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 15:27 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England and Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:26 Update EU vessel list 29/04

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 15:20 Updated the public register. JP Recycling LTD’s accreditation status has been suspended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 15:20 News Article.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-hires-top-global-tech-talent-to-transform-systems-behind-regulation-of-medicines-and-medical-devices 15:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 15:05 Added 1 new designation and made 3 variations under the Sudan sanctions regime. Made 17 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime. Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-landfill-tax 15:04 A Welsh translation has been added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 15:04 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/sudan-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 15:04 Added 1 designations and made 3 variations under the Sudan sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/afghanistan-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 15:03 Made 17 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:00 Shared Ownership – Additional sub-section 5.3.26 to cover the implications of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on the sub-letting of Shared Ownership homes. Minor change in paragraph 5.3.24.1 also to reflect that periodic tenancies should be used for Shared Ownership sub-letting. These changes have effect from 1 May 2026. Includes links to the more detailed information for providers and shared owners on GOV.​UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-29-april-2026 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/women-in-defence-charter 14:52 “BaxterStorey” and “Verzon Engineering” have been added as charter signatories.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:50 Update – UK Vessel list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-delegated-powers-supplementary-memoranda 14:27 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-echr-supplementary-memoranda 14:26 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-keeling-schedules 14:26 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-equality-impact-assessments 14:25 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-economic-notes 14:25 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-impact-assessments 14:25 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-factsheets 14:24 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-government-amendments-for-committee 14:24 Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

News and communications

/government/publications/ex22-7jn-penny-smart-and-7-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3728mda001 14:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/post-16-national-insurance-contributions-nics-grant 14:15 Added ‘Post-16 National Insurance contributions grant methodology: April 2026 to March 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip12-3et-darren-cave-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3028mka001 14:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw4-8nl-sibelco-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3829mma001 14:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta4-1nl-simon-blandford-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3725mfa001 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la2-0et-oliver-campbell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3028mpa001 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba12-7he-brian-mccullouch-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3520mua001 14:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t7-2qy-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3142ksa001 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-becomes-law 14:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/good-laboratory-practice-glp-for-safety-tests-on-chemicals 14:01 Updated current members of the UK GLP compliance programme

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advanced-learner-loans-funding-information-and-letter-templates 14:00 Updated letter templates for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. The guidance has not changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-planning-appeals 13:55 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-foreign-office-summons-russian-ambassador-29th-april-2026 13:53 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-planning-appeals-when-householder-service-is-not-suitable 13:51 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-spain 13:50 Help with visa, residency and citizenship applications section updated to include information on the regularisation process running until 30 June 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-listed-building-appeals 13:48 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-planning-appeals-where-there-is-a-dispute-over-the-provision-of-a-document 13:45 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 13:38 Section ‘Software products in development’ has been updated with new software developers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/first-sea-lord-speech-at-rusi 13:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-advertisement-consent-appeals 13:35 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/conservation-covenant-agreements-designated-responsible-bodies 13:32 Added 3 responsible bodies to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/senior-adviser-to-the-secretary-of-state-on-water-reform-transition-terms-of-reference 13:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-advertisement-consent-and-minor-commercial-appeals 13:27 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/seven-sentenced-after-mhra-investigation-uncovers-18m-illegal-medicines-and-steroids-network 13:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-enforcement-appeals 13:24 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-listed-building-enforcement-appeals 13:23 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-certificate-of-lawful-use-appeals 13:22 Updated to remove the case officer’s name

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-discontinuance-notice-appeals 13:18 Updated to reflect the closure of the appeals casework portal.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-donors-lpa-access-codes-and-view-an-lpa 13:09 Access codes are now valid for 50 days instead of 30 days.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3 13:02 The following professional bodies have been added with effect from 6 April 2025: ‘Society of Dix-Neuviemistes’, ‘Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society’, ‘National Back Exchange’, ‘Strategic Management Society’, International Association for the Study of Pain’, ‘Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants’, ‘European Group for Organisational Studies’, ‘American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’, ‘British Association of Spine Surgeons’, ‘Society of Garden and Landscape Designers’, ‘Society of British Theatre Designers’.The following professional body’s name has been updated from ‘BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (J)’ to ‘BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (British Computer Society) (J)’.The following professional bodies have been updated to remove ‘with effect from 6 April 2021’: ‘American Musicological Society’, ‘Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy’, ‘Association of Old Crows (UK Chapter)’, ‘Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’, ‘Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists’, ‘British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics’, ‘Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity’, ‘College of Mental Health Pharmacy’, ‘Historians of Netherlandish Art’, ‘International Adsorption Society’, ‘International Association for Forensic Phonetics and Acoustics’, ‘International Society for Experimental Hematology’, ‘OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation’, ‘Propertymark’, ‘Quantity Surveyors International’, ‘Regional Anaesthesia UK’, ‘Renaissance Society of America’, ‘Social Value Network UK’, ‘STEMPRA’, ‘The Association of Vehicle Installers’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 12:54 Information about ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – research on how agents are supporting clients’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-2826-imports-of-garlic-from-countries-other-than-china-and-eu-member-states-under-statutory-instrument-no-20201432 12:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser 12:27 Updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3126-milk-products-import-quota 12:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3026-imports-of-cereals-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3226-imports-of-sugar-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3326-imports-of-olive-oil-from-tunisia-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-2926-imports-of-rice-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3426-pigmeat-import-quota 12:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3526-poultrymeat-import-quota 12:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-investigation-into-sickening-illegal-waste-dumping 12:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hmcts-financial-remedy-courts 12:17 Updated the contact guidance for Norfolk, Essex, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire region.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-climate-change-levy 12:07 A Welsh translation has been added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-made-under-regulation-13b-of-the-international-tax-compliance-regulations-2015 12:03 This notice has been updated with the following, the ‘arrangements entered into’ has changed from 15 April 2025 to 15 April 2026, ‘when the notice has effect from’ has changed from 13 May 2025 to 12 May 2026, footnote 3 about reporting obligations has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/retirement-boost-of-29000-awaits-millions-as-landmark-pension-schemes-act-becomes-law 11:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/evidential-breath-alcohol-analysis-instruments 11:30 Added: Amendments to ‘A Guide to Type Approval Procedures for Evidential Breath Alcohol Analysis Instruments’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-slovakia 11:16 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-peter-hillman 11:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 11:11 Removal of information about disruption in the North of Nayarit state, following operations against organised crime (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:09 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:09 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 11:04 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund closure date is now midday 12 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ministry-of-defence-police-appoints-new-deputy-chief-constable 10:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dfe-education-and-skills-agreements-and-accountability-agreements-2026-to-2027 10:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-abuse-act-2021-post-legislative-scrutiny 10:55 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/kenwith-valley-flood-scheme 10:54 Project phases and latest news updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 10:52 Deleted past events.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-tax-on-cryptoassets 10:39 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-your-claimant-commitment-quick-guide 10:38 Replaced the table on how the age of a claimant’s youngest child affects their responsibilities, with a link to where the information is already available. This is to reduce duplication. There has been no change in law or policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-evidence-into-antisemitism-in-schools-and-colleges 10:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-tests-defence-supply-chains-under-war-conditions-in-major-exercise 10:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fcdo-main-estimates-memorandum-2026-to-2027 10:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2026 10:15 FETF 2026 applications are open until midday on 12 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/south-east-water-given-76000-penalty-for-water-supply-breach 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:03 River Thames: river conditions updated for Wednesday 29 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/japan-child-abduction 09:59 Amended to reflect updated Japanese Child Custody Laws brought in early this month (April 2026).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advanced-learner-loans-funding-and-performance-management-rules 09:49 Added ‘Advanced learner loans funding and performance management rules: 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maximum-loan-amounts-for-advanced-learner-loans-designated-qualifications 09:49 Added ‘Maximum loan amounts for advanced learner loans designated qualifications 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/approved-verification-guidance-application-form-and-stickers 09:44 Verifier List Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/graves-of-two-missing-lance-corporals-from-world-war-one-identified-in-belgium 09:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/protecting-intellectual-property-rights-on-e-commerce-stores 09:36 Vinted guidance added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-impact-fund 09:30 Added Pride in Place Impact Fund: grant determinations 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scabies-management-advice-for-health-professionals 09:30 Provided clarity on treatment regime, recommendation added on seeking clinical advice in relation to skin lesions resulting from scratching, link added to the updated Public Health Scotland guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/explanatory-memorandum-to-the-pensions-regulator-code-of-practice-29-april-2026 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/vehicles-statistics-information 09:30 Information for Vehicle licensing statistics: 2025 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-review-into-antisemitism 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-local-authorities-get-consumer-upgrades 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-certifying-authorities 09:11 Contact details for DNV – Maritime have been added to the list of certifying authorities for remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-vat 09:07 The recorded webinar link for ‘Accounting for VAT on the sale of cars on finance’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender 09:04 Updated information on the tender outcome with updated document

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/changes-to-the-risk-transformation-regulations 09:00 Updated with Consultation response document

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/jobs-guarantee 08:35 Updated the email address for the Delivery Partner for Southwest and Southeast Wales

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 08:30 Five new entries added to the list of department who use the digital Employee Transfer Service from Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sps-agreement-preparing-your-business 08:05 Updated the ‘preparing for the changes’ section as the call for information on the UK-EU SPS agreement is now closed.

Guidance and regulation