UK Government advice update diffs

2026-02-23

/government/news/australia-uk-defence-industry-dialogue-joint-statement 20:48 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 19:10 Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the states of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Quintana Roo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 18:16 Added OVS note number 2026/07: Outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Cyprus.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 18:02 Added OVS note 2026/08: Recognition of foot and mouth disease freedom for Slovakia.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 17:25 In the ‘Signatories’ section, additional Operator Signatories and Other Relevant Signatories have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/deep-space-advanced-radar-capability-darc 17:08 Added: information about the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Pre-Application Consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-envoy-for-post-holocaust-issues-terms-of-reference 17:08 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/desider-2026 17:08 Added ‘desider: issue 207, February 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:59 We have updated the foot and mouth disease (FMD) section. Some restrictions have been lifted because Slovakia is now recognised as FMD-free, and there are new restrictions due to an outbreak of FMD in Cyprus.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation 16:58 We have updated the list of countries that have had confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD). We have also updated the commercial trade restrictions section to reflect the outbreak of FMD in Cyprus and the recognition of Slovakia as FMD-free.

News and communications

/government/consultations/equality-scheme-for-department-for-culture-media-and-sport 16:39 The consultation ‘Final outcome’ was added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/teacher-misconduct-professional-conduct-panel-members 16:38 Updated ‘Teacher misconduct: professional conduct panel members’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/equality-scheme-for-department-for-culture-media-and-sport 16:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/london-borough-of-croydon-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/birmingham-city-council-exceptional-financial-support-request 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/thurrock-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/warrington-borough-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/woking-borough-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/deep-space-advanced-radar-capability-pre-application-consultation 16:21 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20244761108 16:20 OFSI General licence INT/2024/4761108 amended and extended.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:01 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the state of Jalisco. Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the states of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Quintana Roo (including Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum) (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 15:59 Added inspection dates and survey details for Sefton Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/georgia 15:57 Information on mandatory insurance for visitors upon entering Georgia (see ‘Insurance upon entry’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page), and updated information on duration of protests (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 15:57 Updated timescales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:56 Shared Ownership – Summary guidance has been added on the sale of initial shares for Shared Ownership homes funded through the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 (replicated in sections 2.2 and 5.3.5).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/councils-to-get-exceptionalfinancialsupport-tobalance-books 15:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:40 Monday 23 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/security-appraisal-form-saf 15:36 This guidance has been updated as part of UK Security Vetting’s ongoing review of all our gov.​uk content, in consultation with subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders, to ensure that it accurately represents current vetting policy, processes and terminology.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-the-head-of-enforcement-section 15:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 15:29 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the state of Jalisco. Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the States of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Cancun (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/importing-live-animals-or-animal-products-from-non-eu-countries-general-licences-and-authorisations 15:25 Removed import authorisation ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2025/08)’ and replaced it with a ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2026/01)’ authorisation. Also removed the import authorisation ‘(IMP/GEN/2025/09) EU display items’ and replaced it with a new ‘EU display items (IMP/GEN/2026/02)’ authorisation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sfo-secures-4-year-prison-sentence-for-aircraft-parts-fraud 15:20 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:09 Finance – Chapter updated to support launch of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ls24-9ep-sycamores-retreat-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3420mca001 15:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wa4-5nd-julie-deakin-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3020mda001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ls29-0ht-rosie-wells-cole-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3127lha001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr14-6pf-martha-davies-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3525mya001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ub9-5dg-luke-oldfield-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3029mwa001 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wr10-2af-kristian-shelley-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3829mfa001 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charity-commission-news 15:04 CCNews for February 2026 added.

News and communications

/government/news/over-17-million-saved-in-past-six-months-through-government-office-closures 15:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2026-27 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2022-23 15:02 Revised figures and new capitalisation directions added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2023-24 15:02 Adds new figures and capitalisation directions

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2024-25 15:02 Revised front page figures and added capitalisation directions

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2025-26 15:02 Amends financial annual figures and adds capitalisation directions

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/introducing-the-one-ipo-roadmap 14:50 Added translation

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:47 Updated SNS tracker

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 14:46 Updated Schedule 3 Project Register

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/bridget-phillipsons-speech-on-the-schools-white-paper 14:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-submarine-arrives-in-australia-in-aukus-partnership-first 14:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pre-application-advice-for-developing-on-the-coalfield 14:23 The service name has now changed to the planning advice service for developing on the coalfield and contact email addresses have been updated to planningadvice@miningremediation.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:19 Information about ‘Research with small businesses and tax agents – exploring their needs in relation to dealing with Corporation Tax requirements’ has been amended. Participants will now be contacted up to and including 27 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues 14:16 Scheduled maintenance from 10.30pm to 11.30pm on Saturday 28 February 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-regulatory-instructions-ri 14:15 MAA/RI/2026/03 – Operating Uncrewed Air Systems Outside of UK Territorial Airspace has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/removing-your-home-address-from-the-companies-house-register 14:03 Applying as a company, or as a person who registers a charge – Removed line about asking for an assessment from a relevant authority. This is no longer part of the process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukserbia-decision-no12025-of-the-united-kingdom-serbia-partnership-trade-and-cooperation-council-of-23-december-2025-cs-serbia-no12026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uknorth-macedonia-decision-no12026-of-uk-north-macedonia-partnership-trade-and-cooperation-council-of-26-january-2026-cs-north-macedonia-no120 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/command-papers-by-country-2013 14:00 Uploaded [CS North Macedonia No.1/2026] and [CS Serbia No.1/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:52 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-data-strategy-2023-to-2030 13:52 Updated a paragraph in the introduction to ensure factual accuracy, revising the reference from “1 petabyte of data” to “27 petabytes of data.”

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/yorkshire-water-fined-733k-after-polluting-country-park-stream 13:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/statistics/covid-19-health-inequalities-monitoring-in-england-tool-chime 13:50 Added 4 data tables (CHIME tool deaths all causes, March 2020 to January 2023, CHIME tool hospital admissions, March 2020 to January 2023, CHIME tool life expectancy and CHIME tool definitions).

COVID-19

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:42 One new case of BTV-3 in England was confirmed on 19 February 2026 following a report of suspicious clinical signs: 1 bovine tested positive private testing in Cheshire.

News and communications

/government/publications/threat-image-projection-library-software 13:34 Updated threat image projection (TIP) library software list, in excel and ODS formats

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nda-publishes-latest-nuclear-decommissioning-strategy 13:13 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 13:00 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2851

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 12:59 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2749

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia 12:48 Removal of information about temporary safety measures following severe storm.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/algeria 12:46 Removal of information about a storm warning.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:46 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3192

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 12:46 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2582

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 12:44 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2459

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 12:43 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-immigration-form-and-manner-of-passenger-and-service-information-direction-2026 12:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reclaim-or-tell-hmrc-vat-is-due-when-vat-registration-is-cancelled 12:32 Details about how to get help completing forms VAT426 and VAT427 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ending-homelessness-in-communities-fund-prospectus 12:30 Adding the FAQ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-opportunities-for-british-fishing-boats-summary-of-current-determinations 12:15 Updated summary of current determinations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:14 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:14 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/check-dams-rp12 12:11 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-use-of-qsar-models-to-predict-genotoxicity 12:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/attending-court-as-a-counter-fraud-professional-practice-note 12:00 Added the documents:Attending Court as a Counter Fraud Professional (Northern Ireland) Attending Court as a Counter Fraud Professional (Scotland)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/somapacitan-lonapegsomatropin-and-somatrogon-acmd-advice 12:00 Added link to government response.

News and communications

/government/publications/ganaxolone-acmd-advice 12:00 Added link to government response.

News and communications

/government/publications/government-response-to-3-medicines-reports 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/zuranolone-acmd-advice 12:00 Added link to government response.

News and communications

/government/publications/draft-charter-for-budget-responsibility-autumn-2025 11:57 Updated with final version of document as it has been laid in parliament.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-role-of-the-senior-responsible-owner 11:29 Version 2.1 published. Main changes include updates to reflect current government policy, such as evaluation requirements, and to remove references to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/investigation-launched-into-anti-poverty-charity-after-failure-to-comply-with-official-orders 11:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/radical-expansion-in-rights-for-children-with-send 11:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-first 11:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/school-send-reforms-sheets 11:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise-extension 11:17 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving 11:16 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/breast-screening-helping-women-decide 11:15 Amendments to BSL video and subtitling (new version uploaded).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-census-2026-to-2027-technical-information 11:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/carbon-capture-usage-and-storage-ccus-non-pipeline-transport 11:07 Updated information on stakeholder engagement.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique 11:04 Removal of information that Cyclone Gezani has entered the Mozambique channel, bringing strong winds and the risk of flooding.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-principles-of-prevent 10:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-help-if-youre-worried-about-someone-being-radicalised 10:50 Information on the key principles of Prevent have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-development-order-former-raf-airfield-wethersfield-braintree-essex-cm7-4az 10:40 Wethersfield Schedule 1 notice and Article 7 Statement added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/simplifying-the-onboarding-process-for-new-starters-communication-resources 10:30 Instructions for finding a National Insurance number in the HMRC app have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/firms-business-boost-from-embracing-workboat-code-edition-3 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/united-message-for-workboat-code-edition-3-deadline-check-prepare-book 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/measuring-instruments-display-requirements-for-esas 10:25 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hmcts-approved-intermediaries 10:21 Updated information for Triangle in the MASPs guide and for two of the providers in the ASPs guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices 10:12 Added ‘Report misuse of DVSA logos and copyright infringement: privacy notice’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/deer-how-to-protect-your-property-from-damage 10:00 Added a link for the class licence to kill deer at night by shooting (CL55).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/deer-licence-to-kill-deer-at-night-by-shooting-cl55 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-service 10:00 Added information on the alternative data collection solution for waste receivers not currently operating with software.Also updated the information in the following sections: Household waste recycling centres, Service charge fee, Green list waste exports and imports, Timelines, Get help with digital waste tracking.The Welsh language version will be updated soon.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/defence-research-security 09:59 Changed ‘Higher Education Export Control Association (HEECA)’ to ‘Higher Education Research Security Association (HERSA)’ as per new branding from the organisation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-permission-to-use-dvsa-logos 09:57 Added a link to the form to report misuse of DVSA logos.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/make-and-sell-driving-theory-test-revision-products 09:57 Added a link to the form to report misuse of DVSA logos and copyright infringement.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-metrology-support-for-local-authorities 09:54 LA Audit Schedule Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-privacy-notices 09:53 RYA SafeTrx personal data privacy information notice has been added to the list of Maritime and Coastguard Agency privacy notices.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/open-loop-heat-pump-systems-permits-consents-and-licences 09:50 Updated the ‘Permit exemption for discharges’ section to link to the updated guidance and registration form for this process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-development-and-regeneration-technical-services-framework-2023-to-2027 09:42 Gleeds Advisory Ltd has been replaced with Gleeds Cost Management Ltd on the Lot 1 list of Framework suppliers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:37 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 23 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria 09:30 Removal of information on potential travel disruption during elections taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-national-reference-test-teachers-and-headteachers-guide 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/future-of-the-uk-downstream-oil-sector 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-to-crack-down-on-gambling-operator-sport-sponsorship 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/business-rates-multipliers-qualifying-retail-hospitality-or-leisure 09:29 This page has been updated to include guidance on subsidy control in relation to the RHL multipliers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/brensocatib-licensed-as-the-first-medicine-specifically-designed-to-treat-non-cystic-fibrosis-bronchiectasis-in-patients-12-years-and-older 09:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/specialist-send-support-in-every-school-and-community 09:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/advisory-fuel-rates 09:00 The fuel prices for petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas and electric have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 09:00 Code GBAUNTNBHXBXX for DSV Road Limited in Nuneaton has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/decarbonisation-readiness-standard-rules-consultation-32 09:00 The consultation response document has been added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/doug-gurr-selected-as-preferred-candidate-for-chair-of-cma 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/government-commercial-organisation 08:26 Replaced the following documents with updated versions:Commercial Learning and Development offer for an Accredited Commercial Lead Digital Programme for Accredited Senior Commercial Professional

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 08:06 Document codes L100, E013, C057, C079, C082, Y951, Y986, C644, C678, C640, N853, C085, N002, N851, L050, L065, L049 and Y138 have been updated to facilitate use of the EU CERTEX system for Northern Ireland declarations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-details-of-a-hearing-to-be-sent-t423 08:00 Changed Bristol office number and London Central address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-t422 08:00 Changed Bristol office number and London Central address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunals-after-your-claim-is-accepted-t421 08:00 Changed Bristol office number and London Central address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunals-hearing-types-t425 08:00 Changed Bristol office number and London Central address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-claimant-guide-t424 08:00 Changed Bristol office number and London Central address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-judgment-guide-t426 08:00 Changed Bristol office number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-t420 08:00 Changed Bristol ET office number and London Central address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-deepens-major-new-partnerships-at-mining-indaba-2026 06:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-science-and-innovation-network-country-snapshot-singapore 04:22 Guidance document uploaded to reflect this year’s updates.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 04:16 Update to information on security incidents across the state of Jalisco, including in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

2026-02-22

/guidance/procurement-review-unit 23:59 Referral link added for Procurement Compliance Service and minor text edits.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 21:33 Update to information on security incidents across the state of Jalisco, including in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 19:37 Latest update: New information on security incidents across the state of Jalisco, including in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta (Warnings & Insurance page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 13:13 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a third premises near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/132), the 3km protection zone has ended and the surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 12:40 Added OVS note: Outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in Cyprus

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:10 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 22 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-children-to-be-protected-from-deadly-viruses 10:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-02-21

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:03 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 21 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/patients-to-benefit-from-improved-access-to-dental-appointments 09:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-02-20

/government/news/pathways-clinical-trial-paused-following-new-mhra-advice 19:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-statement-on-the-pathways-puberty-blocker-trial 19:33 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 19:25 Information on the temporary closure of Tayrona National Natural Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sealand-ranges-firing-times 17:33 Added Sealand March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-morocco 16:40 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/global-partnerships-conference-to-build-new-international-coalitions-to-tackle-shared-challenges 16:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/evidence-in-criminal-investigations 16:32 Guidance updated with minor housekeeping changes, updated links and additions regarding Body Worn Video (BWV).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/honours-committees 16:29 Updated the following ember lists:Main CommitteeThe EconomyState

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/travel-to-visit-friends-and-relatives-migrant-health-guide 16:22 Removed link to COVID-19. Updates to wording and links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/poliomyelitis-and-post-polio-syndrome-migrant-health-guide 16:14 Updated links, rewrite of content for clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childhood-infections-migrant-health-guide 16:04 Rewritten for clarity and update to links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:00 Updated list 20 February

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/webinar-provides-insights-for-ex-military-on-career-with-cnc 15:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-guide-for-dual-citizens 15:40 Updated information about travelling to the UK without one of the valid documents from 25 February.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 15:36 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7144

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/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 15:36 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2724

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/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:33 Housing for Rent – Chapter updated to support launch of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 and the new Rent Standard 2026 effective from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-showcase-demonstrates-ai-leadership-and-partnership-with-india 15:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/m25-waste-dump-shut 15:10 First published.

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/government/publications/so21-3da-hannah-harring-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3629mla001 15:07 First published.

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/government/publications/tn3-9bd-anton-corbijn-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3421lda001 15:06 First published.

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/government/publications/ox49-5hr-stuart-dyble-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3129mja001 15:06 First published.

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/government/publications/ox39-4aj-richard-wheat-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3527lna001 15:05 First published.

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/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-repayment-of-import-duty-and-vat-if-youve-overpaid-c285 15:03 Updated guidance on ‘Who can apply’ to confirm for goods delivered by Parcelforce or Royal Mail, complete form BOR286.

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/government/publications/tied-oils-enquiry-service-service-availability-and-issues 15:00 Planned downtime from 6pm to 8pm on Monday 23 February 2026 has been added.

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/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 14:57 Updated the table of key dates

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/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:56 Added translation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:49 Friday 20 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-japan 14:46 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/publications/rebated-oils-enquiry-services-service-availability-and-issues 14:40 Planned downtime from 6pm to 8pm on Monday 23 February 2026 has been added.

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/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 14:38 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a third premises near York, York, North Yorkshire (AIV 2026/08), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around the following premises, the 10km surveillance zones have been revoked: a second premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/120) and a third premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/125).

News and communications

/guidance/government-operational-research-service-badging-process 14:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-make-a-complaint-to-hm-land-registry 14:30 Added in clarification of file sizes and types we accept.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-live 14:26 ‘How Homes England can support you’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/conflict-wounds-from-biology-to-battlefield-solutions 14:24 Questions and answers from the Launch Webinar on 10 Feb have been uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme 14:24 Updated as MHCLG will publish the grant determination letter for the children, youth and families grant in April 2026. Added link to final local government finance settlement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-grant-allocations 14:24 Updated references to expected funding allocations for 2026 to 2027 as they are confirmed and there are no changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-authority-capacity-support-funding 14:24 Updated as MHCLG will publish the grant determination letter for the children, youth and families grant in April 2026. Added link to final local government finance settlement.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 14:17 New information about the registration process for stays of 14 days or more and removal of information about protests and tribal violence in Jordan (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animals-animal-products-and-hrfnao-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk 14:01 Changed the name of a border control post. ‘Heathrow Airport – EuroBip’ is now ‘Heathrow Airport – PrimeFlight Cargo Ltd’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-talent-appendix-w-workers 13:54 Removal of reference to Tech National transitional arrangements.

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/government/publications/investigating-porcine-abortions-stillbirths-and-mummified-piglets 13:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250151-15-sterncourt-road-stapleton-bristol-bs16-1lb 13:45 Bristol City Council – CIL Liable DevelopmentInterested Party

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-european-allies-to-develop-low-cost-air-defence-weapons-to-protect-nato-skies 13:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 13:39 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regulating-medical-devices-in-the-uk 13:31 Updates to Regulation of medical devices in Northern Ireland.Removal of text duplicated on other guidance pages.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/medical-devices-eu-regulations-for-mdr-and-ivdr 13:31 Clarification concerning registration with MHRA of custom-made devices being placed on the NI market. See the European database on medical devices (EUDAMED) section.

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/guidance/register-medical-devices-to-place-on-the-market 13:30 Changes to registration requirements for Northern Ireland effective 28 May 2026Updated Fees implementation guidance; clarification concerning fee waivers and new section for Northern Ireland feesIVDs undergoing performance evaluation; minor updates to textCoronavirus test device approval (CTDA) and registering with MHRA; minor updates to textChanges to Public register of manufacturers section; medical device brand/trade name will be displayed on PARD from 23 February 2026, and further information concerning use of GMDN®

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