UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-15

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-remains-concerned-by-the-deteriorating-humanitarian-situation-in-the-great-lakes-region-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 19:05 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/consultations/biodiversity-net-gain-for-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects 18:16 Added the summary of responses and government response, and an impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/improving-the-implementation-of-biodiversity-net-gain-for-minor-medium-and-brownfield-development 18:16 Added the summary of responses and government response, and an area-based exemption evidence annex.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 17:54 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6704

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 17:54 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2736

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 17:54 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3224

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 17:53 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5583

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 17:53 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8953

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-secures-235m-for-environmental-improvements 17:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pakistan-country-policy-and-information-notes 17:03 The country policy and information note for Hazaras, Pakistan, July 2022 has been removed as it is no longer valid.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/college-accounts-direction 17:03 Added ‘Regularity self-assessment questionnaire 2025 to 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-grants-from-sahp-2026-to-2036-strategic-partnerships 17:00 Applications through the Strategic Partnership funding route closed at 5pm on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sahp-2026-to-2036-bid-for-funding-as-a-strategic-partnership 17:00 Applications through the Strategic Partnership funding route closed at 5pm on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/social-and-affordable-homes-programme-sahp-2026-to-2036 17:00 Applications through the Strategic Partnership funding route closed at 5pm on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-nuclear-decommissioning-authority-chair 16:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade-to-the-business-and-trade-committee-2-april-2026 16:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/asylum-hotels-close-as-government-scales-up-use-of-large-sites 16:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/spring-into-the-mendip-national-nature-reserve 16:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/recruiting-trainee-teachers-recruitment-cycle-dates 16:51 Updated the time applications will be rejected in the 2025 to 2026 recruitment cycle.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/digital-overhaul-of-prison-system-to-drive-down-release-errors 16:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/exeter-prison-action-plan 16:38 Added the latest action plan in response to the March 2026 HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection report.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-manage-phase 16:33 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Contract Terminations

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/h1-annex-j5-infiltration-worksheet 16:32 Added text to clarify that this tool is designed to assess concentrations at the compliance point. To understand pollutant fate and transport within the plume, an alternative, more detailed model should be used (for example, ConSim).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-drives-forward-its-150-day-clinical-trial-target 16:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ghana-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 16:17 The Akai House clinic fees have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay 16:15 Two sentences telling certain users to call the Environment Agency have been deleted because they are no longer correct.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/response-to-the-independent-review-into-releases-in-error 16:11 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/key-facts-about-seneca-valley-virus 16:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 16:03 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 20 to 24 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/1200-uk-jobs-supported-by-nearly-900-million-defence-deal-to-keep-military-helicopters-mission-ready 16:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 15:59 Removed title dates from ranges and individual range headers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/review-of-approved-document-b-fire-safety-guidance 15:58 Review of Approved Document B: Fire Safety – html attached document created.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-manage-phase 15:53 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Electronic Invoicing and Payment

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 15:52 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 27 to 01 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/martyns-law-guidance-published-to-help-businesses 15:45 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 15:30 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Gilgit-Baltistan. Updated information about regional tensions and upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan region (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recovered-appeal-kings-farm-parkers-farm-road-orsett-essex-rm16-3hx-ref-3358576-15-april-2026 15:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ai-cyber-threats-open-letter-to-business-leaders 15:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/over-200-community-organisations-backed-to-help-bridge-divides 15:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:20 Wednesday 15 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-framework-for-water-resources-2025-water-for-growth-nature-and-a-resilient-future 15:17 Added ‘Appendix E: Water resources data and modelling technical report’. Corrected some figures in the introduction of section 3 about estimated demand. And corrected some figures in section 3.3 about current use. Updated the graphical summary PDF to correct the same figures.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/next-generation-empowered-through-technical-excellence-colleges 15:16 Addition of comment from David Hughes, AoC.

News and communications

/government/publications/screening-neighbourhood-plans-for-strategic-environmental-assessment 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/developing-a-memorandum-of-understanding 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/after-the-neighbourhood-plan-is-made-implementation-monitoring-and-review 15:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/industrial-emissions-modernising-environmental-permitting 15:04 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/algeria 14:50 Removal of information following reports of an explosion in the town of Blida (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/retrofit-system-reform-advisory-panel-terms-of-reference 14:49 Added Chris Hewett, Chief Executive, Solar Energy UK to the membership list.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/about-the-know-your-neighbourhood-fund 14:48 Under ‘Research and evaluation’, links to the following evaluation reports were added – ‘Cambridge Community Arts (CCA) Evaluation Report’, ‘Emmaus North East (NE) Evaluation Report’, ‘Final overarching evaluation of the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund’, ‘Arts Council England-funded projects: Final report’ and ‘UK Community Foundations (UKCF) funded projects outcome evaluation’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2026-for-trust-and-estate-returns 14:48 The attachment ‘Trust Special Exclusions version 1.0’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-15-april-2026 14:46 First published.

News and communications

/research-for-development-outputs/firm-turnover-under-asymmetric-information-tanzanias-agro-dealer-sector 14:45 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-in-year-growth-for-2025-to-2026 14:43 Added new document: 16 to 19 funding: in year growth for 2025 to 2026 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/about-the-supporting-elite-chess-fund-2026-to-2029 14:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-eu-finalise-agreement-to-bring-uk-into-erasmus-in-2027 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 14:29 The guidance has been updated to clarify that if you are exempt, you will remain on the current late payment and filing penalties for Self Assessment. It has also been updated to clarify that you must continue to keep records or supporting documents for Self Assessment as normal if your application or appeal is not accepted.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-out-if-you-can-get-an-exemption-from-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 14:28 The guidance has been updated to clarify the exemption criteria for not being physically or mentally capable of providing financial information to HMRC, for not having a National Insurance number and if you use the SA109 supplementary page.It now also mentions the 2025 to 2026 tax return, partnerships and the supplementary pages used to claim averaging relief and if you are a Lloyd’s member.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/renewed-womens-health-strategy-for-england 14:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hmpps-information-management-policy-framework 14:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:23 Our new patents services (including Manage intellectual property, Apply for a patent and Renew an IP right) will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 7:30am to 10:30am Thursday 16 April 2026. You will still be able to apply for or renew a patent using our legacy services during this time. Our patents search and journal services will also be available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/council-tax-information-letter-32026-response-to-council-tax-administration-consultation-and-other-issues 14:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/chancellor-drives-global-push-for-responsive-and-responsible-international-action-in-face-of-war 14:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-from-finance-ministers-on-the-middle-east-15-april-2026 14:12 First published.

News and communications

/research-for-development-outputs/social-concerns-impede-price-competition-among-small-firms-experimental-evidence-from-tanzania 14:08 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/status-codes-for-nhs-newborn-blood-spot-nbs-screening-programme 14:08 Added comment on HT1 to sub code 0911.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/engaging-the-public-when-preparing-a-local-plan 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/road-vehicle-incursion-at-york-street-belfast 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rsv-vaccine-factsheet-information-for-patients-parents-and-carers 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukeu-agreement-regarding-cooperation-on-the-application-of-their-respective-competition-laws-ms-no42026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act 14:00 Regulations on non-disclosure agreements added to ‘Measures that will take effect in 2027’ in the timeline update.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/collections/miscellaneous-treaties-2013 14:00 Uploaded [MS No.4/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/find-out-who-has-been-granted-a-utility-direction 13:57 The Summer Berry Company has been added to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-detainees-property-before-being-removed-from-the-uk 13:54 Updated to reflect removal of annual self-audit line relative to the DET, as well as terminology changes and an update to the property section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba16-0ty-peter-clothier-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3528mea001 13:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr9-6bl-peter-davis-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3323mpa001 13:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba11-5bn-mary-sanford-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3928mxa001 13:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-much-lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-you-could-get 13:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-overview 13:38 Updated the information on: fee limits figures and examples to reflect 2026 to 2027 academic year, the residual entitlement calculation and the EOI process. Added additional information on Disability Students Allowance and the modular acceleration programme.

Policy papers and consultations

/research-for-development-outputs/information-frictions-and-firms-trading-decisions-evidence-from-the-african-continental-free-trade-agreement-afcfta 13:34 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/check-your-gigabit-broadband-availability 13:30 Disclaimer updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/right-to-rent-draft-code-of-practice-for-landlords-avoiding-unlawful-discrimination 13:29 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/delivery-costs-to-include-in-the-customs-value 13:25 The ‘Transport costs included in the total freight charge’ section has been updated to explain that locally agreed rates for UK transport costs for Customs Duty purposes must not be used for ad valorem Customs Duty calculations.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 13:21 The online form for reporting a problem using the Customs Declaration Service is currently experiencing delays. Information on what to do has been added to the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/right-to-work-draft-code-of-practice-for-employers-avoiding-unlawful-discrimination 13:20 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/fixing-the-foundations-government-fund-to-fix-englands-bridges-flyovers-and-tunnels-now-open 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/applying-for-grant-funding-from-the-structures-fund 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rapid-transfusion-diagnostics-optimising-safety-on-deployed-operations 13:15 Additional clarification question and answer added, about BBV testing.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-renters-rights-act-and-shared-ownership-guidance-for-shared-owners-who-are-renting-out-their-home 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shared-ownership-and-the-renters-rights-act-letter-to-registered-providers-of-social-housing 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-no-12026-of-the-specialised-committee-on-participation-in-union-programmes-under-the-trade-and-cooperation-agreement-amending-protocol-i-of-t 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/defending-against-biological-threats-ukdi-launches-biosecurity-frontiers-competition 12:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-plan-phase 12:48 Update to the regulation reference in paragraph 7 of the document: Guidance: Contracting Authority Definition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biosecurity-frontiers 12:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/recording-and-reporting-packaging-waste-reprocessors-and-exporters 12:34 Clarified that if you are registered or accredited for 2026, you will have been invited to use the Record reprocessed or exported packaging waste service through an email invitation link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 12:19 Amiri Construction Ltd has been added to the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 12:17 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-contest-co-ordinators 12:16 Updated ‘Prevent in further education (FE): planning’ and ‘Prevent in FE: tailored training for staff working in the FE sector’, as these sessions are for further education providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/swine-influenza-diagnosis-government-funded-surveillance-at-apha 12:15 Corrected the links to the swine influenza PCR submission forms. Updated the name and email address of the Pig Expert Group Veterinary Lead at APHA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:13 Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Great Britain between 8 and 14 April 2026. The cases were in Cornwall, Devon and Powys.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/maldives 12:09 Updated information on Ramadan and swimming safety (see ‘Laws and cultural differences’ and ‘Outdoor activities and adventure tourism’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-how-local-authority-payments-are-calculated 12:03 In the attachment ‘Local authority packaging cost and performance (LAPCAP) worked examples’, we have updated the section ‘Supplementary calculation to account for statutory recycling target in Wales’. In the Welsh attachment ‘Enghreifftiau ymarferol costau a pherfformiad awdurdodau lleol (LAPCAP)’, we have updated the section ‘Cyfrifiad atodol i ymdrin â’r targed ailgylchu statudol yng Nghymru’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-unit-funding-rules-2026-to-2027 12:00 Replaced the draft unit funding rules with version 1 of the Apprenticeship unit funding rules for 2026 to 2027 and added a summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding 12:00 The guidance for ‘Apprenticeship funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy’ has been updated to include information about apprenticeship units.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-age-childcare-guidance-for-schools 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/support-for-learners-undertaking-an-apprenticeship-or-an-apprenticeship-unit-with-learning-difficulties-and-disabilities 12:00 The guidance has been updated to include information about supporting learners undertaking apprenticeship units.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-authority-capacity-support-funding 12:00 Updated the title to make clearer that the guidance is for local authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-strategy-2026-2029 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/next-generation-empowered-through-technical-excellence-colleges 11:52 We have added the list of TECs.

News and communications

/government/news/sia-launches-consultation-on-section-12-guidance-for-martyns-law 11:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 11:36 Guidance on enforcement visits has been updated to clarify that: all enforcement visits are to be authorised by officers of the appropriate grade who are arrest trained and have completed their arrest refresher training within the last 24 months; all ICE officers deploying on visits and operations must be ‘in-ticket’ arrest trained.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/martyns-law-the-sias-new-regulatory-role 11:36 Updated to reflect: the Home Office’s publication of their section 27 guidance; the launch of a public consultation on our draft section 12 guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/martyns-law-draft-section-12-statutory-guidance 11:36 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/work-begins-on-severn-stoke-flood-scheme 11:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/investment-zones-in-england 11:31 Added updated HMRC Investment Zones information pack.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ibca-community-update-15-april-2026 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202611-expiry-date-for-f680s-on-spire 11:23 The title was changed from expiry date for F680s on ‘LITE’ to expiry date for F680s on ‘SPIRE’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 11:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terrorism-protection-of-premises-bill-2024-factsheets 11:05 Link added to factsheets published after enactment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/development-consent-granted-for-outer-dowsing-offshore-wind-farm 11:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:52 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 15 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 10:48 Updated the list of accredited explosives detection dog teams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/industry-security-assurance-centre 10:46 The email address under the contact section has been updated. Due to organisational change, reference to Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) has been changed to National Armaments Director Group (NADG), and reference to DE&S Principal Security Advisor (DE&S PSyA) has been changed to Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/council-tax-shake-up-to-protect-the-most-vulnerable-households 10:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:40 Planned downtime from 5:30pm on Friday 17 April 2026 to 7:15am on Monday 20 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:40 Planned downtime from 5:30pm on Friday 17 April 2026 to 7:15am on Monday 20 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-to-seize-the-growing-opportunities-of-ai-and-technology-ahead 10:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/regulator-launches-inquiry-into-liverpool-charity-and-freezes-bank-accounts 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/victims-of-workplace-abuse-will-no-longer-be-silenced 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:23 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:23 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-speciality-steel-uk-limited 10:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-tca-specialised-committee-decision-on-erasmus-association 10:11 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/better-flood-protection-target-exceeded 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/alcohol-and-tobacco-warehousing-declarations-service-availability-and-issues 10:05 Planned downtime from 8am to 8pm on Sunday 19 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employer-bulletin-april-2026 10:00 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/further-education-initial-teacher-education 10:00 Updated to account for The Further Education (Initial Teacher Training) Regulations 2026 having force from 15 April 2026. The following documents have changed from being in draft to being guidance documents that providers of FE ITE courses should follow: ‘List of specified further education initial teacher education training courses’, ‘Registration requirements for providers of specified further education initial teacher education’, ‘Delivery guidance for courses of further education initial teacher education’, ‘Curriculum content guidance for further education initial teacher education’, and ‘Provision of information requirements for providers of specified further education initial teacher education courses’. The Overview page has been updated to reflect this change, and the previous version of delivery guidance (‘Expectations for the delivery of initial teacher education for FE’) has been removed. The ‘Recognised further education teacher training courses eligible for student support’ page has been updated to include LLE credit value maxima.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/getting-through-the-uk-border-faster 10:00 Information added about rejection at eGates due to lack of digital permission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/market-sustainability-and-improvement-fund-2025-to-2026 10:00 Added ‘Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund 2025 to 2026: final reporting template’ and updated annex A with guidance on completing the final reporting template. Removed the initial reporting template.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-the-lord-high-commissioner-to-the-general-assembly-of-the-church-of-scotland-15-april-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/churches-conservation-trust-15th-april-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/experts-at-hand-local-authority-send-transformation-fund 09:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-funding-rules-for-16-to-19-provision 09:45 Added ‘Advice: funding rules for 16 to 19 provision 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 09:44 Update to Shiplake Lock Repair Works 2026, see closure notice for details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shiplake-lock-repair-works-2026-river-closure-notice 09:44 Update to closure notice details

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/modernising-and-improving-the-administration-of-council-tax 09:34 Government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-announces-biggest-ever-drone-package-for-ukraine-to-push-back-putin 09:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/gradings-under-review-list 09:30 YMCA Thames Gateway added to the gradings under review list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hiv-surveillance-systems 09:30 Updated information about the collection and reporting of HIV data in the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tarmac-trading-limited-npswr046589-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-methodology 09:30 Updated to reflect latest changes to the key performance indicators: adding new indicators (indicators 1 and 7); removing indicators (previously indicators 4, 7, 8 and 9); and increasing the scope of indicators (now indicators 3, 4 and 6).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-with-common-risks-in-transfer-pricing-approaches-gfc7 09:30 References to GfC13 have been added to the Purpose, audience and use, Managing compliance risk for UK businesses (part 1) and Common compliance risks (part 2) documents. The Managing compliance risk for UK businesses (part 1) document has also been updated at section 1.3.3 with a 17th question. The survey link in the Further information – next steps, further questions, webinar, legislation and guidance document has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202611-expiry-date-for-f680s-on-lite 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-misuse-of-non-disclosure-agreements-ndas 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/daily-domestic-transport-use-by-mode 09:30 Domestic transport use by mode updated to the latest monthly data.

COVID-19

/government/statistics/developing-faster-indicators-of-transport-activity 09:30 Cars and light goods vehicles registered for the first time by body type and fuel type and Electric vehicle public charging devices available in the UK updated.

COVID-19

/government/news/rsh-publishes-six-regulatory-judgements-including-c4-for-council 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/top-ten-imported-veterinary-medicines-quarterly-report-1-january-to-31-march-2026 09:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 09:18 News Article.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-scientists-unite-for-seabed-survey-off-the-south-west-coast 09:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 33 schemes added and 12 schemes removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/network-transformation-programme-investigation-privacy-notice 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/network-transformation-programme-investigation-terms-of-reference 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 08:54 Updated the map and list of LNRS areas and responsible authorities. North of Tyne (1), West Yorkshire (8), Surrey (38) and Somerset (43) have now published their local nature recovery strategies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recruitment-and-placement-agencies-approved-by-the-mca 08:46 13 04 26 version added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 08:43 IPO authenticated services using GOV.​UK OneLogin will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 7:30am to 10:30am Thursday 16 April 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 08:13 Request for EMS Annual Public Statement 2026

News and communications

/government/publications/ba11-4np-bill-davies-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3628mha001 07:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cma-orders-the-aa-and-bsm-driving-schools-to-refund-learner-drivers-over-drip-pricing 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7143 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/loss-of-benefit-as-a-penalty-for-benefit-fraud 00:01 Updated the guidance to reflect that the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2025 has changed how loss of benefit is applied in certain circumstances.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-boosts-funding-to-local-responders-to-help-more-than-18-million-people-in-sudans-humanitarian-crisis 00:01 First published.

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/government/news/womens-voices-to-be-at-the-heart-of-renewed-health-strategy 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/major-clean-up-begins-at-notorious-kidlington-waste-site 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-jetten-of-netherlands-14-april-2026 20:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 20:44 The unplanned service issue has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:36 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, and near Great Shelford, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire.A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each of the the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

News and communications

/government/publications/declaration-of-helsinki-and-clinical-trial-regulations-alignment 18:14 Updated in response to stakeholder feedback to remove reference to specific versions of declaration of Helsinki in section Use of placebo or no intervention.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/archiving-and-retention-of-clinical-trial-records 18:13 Changes were made for clarity and readability based on stakeholder feedback, and terminology between guidance and legislation was aligned.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/changes-to-infected-blood-compensation-scheme-will-improve-support-for-victims 17:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/probation-professional-register-policy-framework 17:16 Framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 17:13 Details of an unplanned service issue have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-7-subsidy-control-transparency-database-estimates 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-contest-co-ordinators 16:56 Updated name of role to ‘Regional CONTEST co-ordinator’ and updated responsibilities. Added more Prevent duty virtual training sessions for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/syria-country-policy-and-information-notes 16:50 Added a new country policy and information note on criticism of the government.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-online-commercial-software-suppliers 16:47 The list of commercial software supplier details has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/net-capacity-assessment-programme-for-primary-schools 16:44 Updated ‘tranche list’ and ‘special schools’ documents.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 16:34 Updated information that, as a precautionary measure, the dependants of UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Tel Aviv, and update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/qatar 16:34 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 16:33 Updated information that, as a precautionary measure, the dependents of UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Tel Aviv, and update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 16:33 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 16:32 Update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/water-pollution-probes-net-21m-to-improve-river-trent-catchment 16:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dsit-fellowship-open-for-applications 16:21 DSIT Fellowship Cohort 4 open for applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20269491628 16:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-finance-privacy-notice 16:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation