UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-12

/government/news/joint-statement-on-executions-in-iran 18:18 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 17:11 Added more links

News and communications

/government/publications/tetanus-advice-for-health-professionals 17:10 Guidance updated July 2026: Clarification of use of IVIG, clarification of risk assessment approaches, updated NIBSC testing results of treatment products.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-loan-scheme-apply-to-participate-as-a-lender-phase-1 17:00 The Scheme Rules document has been updated to add additional detail on policy areas previously still under development and to make clarifications throughout for accuracy. There are no changes to requirements or responsibilities for lenders.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 16:46 Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-what-training-you-need-to-get-an-sia-licence 16:45 Page sections (‘Qualification for a door supervisor licence’, ‘Qualification for a public space surveillance (CCTV) licence’, ‘Qualification for a security guard licence’) have been updated to reflect that we are no longer accepting qualifications granted by BIIAB after 10 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-sia-ending-its-endorsement-of-biiab-what-it-means-for-you 16:45 We have updated the page summary and body text to reflect the fact that the SIA’s endorsement of BIIAB has ended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teaching-sia-licence-linked-training-courses 16:42 Updated the ‘You must be approved by an awarding organisation’ section to remove BIIAB from the list of approved awarding organisations. This is to reflect that we are no longer accepting qualifications granted by BIIAB from 10 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/learn-about-sia-licence-linked-training 16:42 Amended the ‘Awarding organisations’ section to remove BIIAB from the list of awarding organisations that offer SIA license-linked qualifications. This is to reflect that we are no longer accepting qualifications granted by BIIAB from 10 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/guinea 16:34 Updated information about health risks you’ll face in Guinea (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu 16:20 Made some minor changes to improve layout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20257895596 16:09 On 12 August 2026, the General Licence was amended:• To amend the definition “Their Subsidiaries” which now means “Any person who is not an individual who is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by Lukoil International within the meaning of regulation 7 of the Russia Regulations”;• To introduce a new definition: An “Entity” is a Person who is not an individual or a Relevant UK Institution; • To introduce a new notification requirement for any Entity using the amended licence; and• To extend the term of the licence until 29 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20258031092 16:09 On 12 August 2026, the General Licence was amended to amend the following definitions, to add a new notification requirement on any Entity using the licence and to extend the term of the licence by six months:• “Lukoil International Subsidiary” now means “Any person who is not an individual who is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by Lukoil International within the meaning of regulation 7 of the Russia Regulations”;• An “Entity” is a Person who is not an individual or a Relevant UK Institution; • Introduce a new notification requirement for any Entity using the amended licence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-about-criminal-procedure 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:03 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6721

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 16:03 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8970

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 16:03 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2753

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 16:02 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5600

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:02 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3241

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-tide-returns-after-200-years-due-to-45m-restoration-scheme 16:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 15:48 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iaa-adviser-registration-explained 15:45 Guidance updated to clarify what new advisers must do when applying at time of continued registration.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-staying-with-or-joining-a-non-parent-relative-protection 15:42 Updated to provide guidance on issuing a Form for Accompanying an eVisa (FAV).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shared-ownership-and-affordable-homes-programme-2016-to-2021-shared-ownership-homes-in-a-designated-protected-area-80-restricted-staircasing-key 15:41 Documents had been given incorrect titles. These have been corrected.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shared-ownership-and-affordable-homes-programme-2016-to-2021-shared-ownership-homes-in-a-designated-protected-area-mandatory-buyback-key-informati 15:41 Documents had been given incorrect titles. These have been corrected.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-counter-fraud-policy 15:38 Added ‘Counter fraud, bribery, and corruption response plan’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/13-asylum-hotels-exited-and-returned-to-local-communities 15:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/wandsworth-prison 15:29 Booking email for video visits updated to VCCwandsworth@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:19 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/youth-matters-state-of-the-nation 15:19 The following line has been removed: ‘NEET rates are highest in the North East at 15%’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-persons-for-radio-surveys 15:19 Updated list added 12 08 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 15:14 The list of Pillar 2 commercial software suppliers has been updated with 2 amendments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-to-learn-guidance 15:13 Changes made to the opening and closing dates of the funding claim windows.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 15:04 Webinar links for ‘Agent services account – access groups’, ‘Capital allowances and vehicles for the self employed’, ‘Basis period reform’, ‘Supply chain assurance in the security sector’, ‘The temporary repatriation facility and trusts’, ‘Tax adviser and trade losses – closing the tax gap’, ‘OECD Pillar 2 – transitional safe harbour’, ‘Theatre Tax Relief’, and ‘The statutory residence test’ have been updated. A new recorded webinar link and information for ‘The Informants Scheme’, and a new YouTube video about Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/insolvency-practitioner-rota 14:58 rota updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/assisted-reproduction-caseworker-guidance 14:54 This guidance has been updated in the Nationality: child conceived on or after 6 April 2009 section to confirm you must follow the definition of parents for nationality purposes guidance and in the Mother: not married or not in a civil partnership section to confirm another example of additional evidence.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/giving-evidence-from-abroad-in-uk-court-cases-and-tribunals 14:53 Updated whole guide to make information clearer.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-marine-equipment-approval-database 14:50 July 2026 updated version of Marine Equipment Database.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/alcoholic-products-technical-guide 14:48 Section 2 – alcoholic products – Section ‘2.6 Tariff classification’ has been updated with new information on how to apply for a Advanced Tariff Ruling or Binding Tariff Information decision.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hg3-3lh-pl-property-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3024mra001 14:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex23-9ha-pl-property-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3328mta001 14:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta7-8nu-glen-sainsbury-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3024mda001 14:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs40-8dn-anne-wawn-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3226mta001 14:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/customs-civil-penalties 14:20 Within ‘Customs: schedule of contraventions from 1 January 2021’ reason codes 453 and 454 have been added, and reason codes 448, 450, 451 and 452 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn25-4he-simon-aylott-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3921mna001 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ss4-3ry-flan-mac-namara-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3126mza001 14:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-concordat-to-support-research-integrity-within-government 14:17 Link added to the UK Health Security Agency annual statement on research integrity 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ecuador-knowledge-base-profile 14:10 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/egypt-knowledge-base-profile 14:08 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hebridean-princess-preliminary-assessment-update 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 14:00 The guidance on the right to rent scheme: permission to rent has been updated. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukserbia-decision-no12025-of-the-united-kingdom-serbia-partnership-trade-and-cooperation-council-of-23-december-2025-ts-no352026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ukoman-agreement-concerning-the-employment-authorization-of-spouses-of-official-employees-ts-no342026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/fishing-opportunities-for-british-fishing-boats-summary-of-current-determinations 14:00 Updated summary of current determinations.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-asylum-claim 13:39 Updated as the service can now be used to upload documents.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-ending-one-sided-flexibility-reforms-of-zero-hours-and-similar-contracts 13:30 Added the following documents to the page: ‘Analysis to support the consultation: covering note’, ‘Right to guaranteed hours: options assessment’, ‘Right to reasonable notice of shifts: options assessment’, ‘Right to payment for shifts cancelled, moved or curtailed at short notice: options assessment’, ‘Zero hours contracts evidence and policy implications: research paper’, ‘Experiences of workers in insecure work: research paper’ and ‘Experiences of workers in insecure work: research paper – data tables’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 13:20 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-recognition-of-uk-professional-qualifications 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/syria-social-cohesion-programme-integrated-security-fund 13:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/hewell-prison 12:56 Family days added – 28 Oct and 28 Dec 2026.Visitor centre opening hours updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-excise-duty-hydrocarbon-oils 12:53 The excise duty hydrocarbon oils rates have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-reaffirms-the-safety-of-childhood-vaccination 12:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 12:39 Adjusted fee waiver process to require SME status at time of eligibility check. Removed ‘pilot’ terminology from fee waiver section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 12:38 Removed past events and added 4x new events: Weald of Kent Ploughing Match and Show, Collingham Show, Southwell Ploughing Match and Show and Brailsford Ploughing Match.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-370-mf-amendment-2-the-dreadnought-medical-service-st-thomas-hospital-london 12:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:21 Seventeen new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 11 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 14 cases involved sheep, 2 involved cattle, and 1 was on a mixed farm with both sheep and cattle being affected. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in cattle in England on 11 August 2026, following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Wales on 11 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sustainable-farming-incentive-privacy-notice 12:08 Under the section ‘Who is my personal data being shared with’ we have included an example to the bullet point ‘third party contractors working on behalf of the Defra group (e.g. the University of Oxford)’. Giving an example of a contractor who works on behalf of Defra.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/natural-england-privacy-notices 12:07 General update of the King Charles III England Coast Path and Open access land privacy notices to bring them in line with current information and practices.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip16-4ur-sizewell-c-limited-eprpb3244mdv001-environmental-permit-application-advertisement 12:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 12:01 Updates made to the approved list of Primary and Secondary ear tags available for Hamilton Bros Ltd.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/significant-water-management-issues-river-basin-management-plans 12:00 Added the consultation response summary.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/international-discussion-on-climate-change-ageing-and-health 11:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 11:56 DP Revision approved

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/additional-opportunity-to-tender-for-peer-reviewer-contracts 11:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/public-service-vehicles-accessibility-regulations-2000-exempt-operators-and-exemption-conditions 11:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/maeving-in-the-right-direction-e-motorbike-maker-gears-up-exports-with-ukef-backing 11:50 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/manufacture-and-supply-of-medicated-feedingstuffs 11:48 Added wording requirement under ‘Labelling of Schedule 5 products’. Also, added requirements under ‘Manufacture of Medicated Feed subject to an MFSp’: If a medicinal premix that is not authorised in the UK is to be incorporated into feedingstuffs, the manufacturer must be named on a valid Special Import Certificate (SIC).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/maldives 11:35 Updated information about swimming safety ( ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/country-cover-policy-and-indicators 11:33 Information for Nigeria amended

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/category-a-project-supported-huambo-lomaum-electrification-angola 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-export-finance-manager 11:32 EFM updated for Black Country, Staffordshire and Shropshire

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-government-response-to-first-cma-report-into-the-uk-subsidy-control-regime 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/national-risk-register-2026 11:00 Replaced the document: A Guide to the National Risk Register 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fusion-energy-expert-prof-dennis-whyte-appointed-next-ukaea-ceo 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/identifying-potential-high-security-prisoners-psi-092015 10:43 PSI updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo25-8es-catfoss-airfield-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3844qcv004 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 10:33 APP/X3540/L/25/3370558 Decision added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2027-peer-reviewer-contract-procurement-process 10:31 New amendment notice added and revised documents uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/436000-sole-traders-and-landlords-make-their-tax-digital 10:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-generate-a-packaging-data-file 10:25 The file generator published on 24 July 2026 contained an error in the ‘ramragrating’ column. If you downloaded the file generator before 12 August 2026, please use the latest version instead. Thank you.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:21 River Thames: river conditions updated for Wednesday 12 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 10:21 APP/A1910/L/25/3368120 Decision added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 10:14 Recent seizure information updated and listed under August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-helping-you-with-managing-suppliers-and-contracts 10:10 Updated the document: Contract Management Capability Programme 2026 – the updated programme, training products and good practiceAdded the documents:Programme overview Powerpoint presentation,Foundation two-page flyer,Practitioner two-page flyer,Expert two-page flyer,Beyond Foundation brochure,CPD guide

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/patients-to-benefit-from-faster-access-to-medicines-as-uk-moves-away-from-animal-testing-in-science 10:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cma-proposes-removing-27-market-remedies-in-part-or-full-following-review 10:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/provisional-decision-strategic-review-of-cma-markets-remedies 10:04 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/strategic-review-of-cma-markets-remedies 10:04 Consultation outcome and feedback published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/planning-for-decommissioning-of-radioactive-substances-activities 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/surrendering-your-non-nuclear-radioactive-substances-permit 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/developing-and-maintaining-a-radioactive-waste-management-plan 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/non-nuclear-rsr-environmental-permits 10:00 Added a link to new guidance on ‘Surrendering your non-nuclear radioactive substances permit’ under ‘Surrender your permit’. Added links to new guidance on ‘Developing and maintaining a radioactive waste management plan’ and ‘Planning for decommissioning of radioactive substances activities’ under ‘After you get your permit’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-pride-in-place-plans-for-phase-2-places 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/college-corporation-financial-management-good-practice-guides 10:00 Updated ‘Streamlined energy and carbon reporting for colleges’ following the publication of the 2026 government conversion factors for company reporting.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/streamlined-energy-and-carbon-reporting-secr-for-academy-trusts 10:00 Updated following the publication of the 2026 government conversion factors for company reporting.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-timms-review-co-chair-update-august-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-register-your-interest-in-a-shaping-recommendations-workshop 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-premises-inspection-response-letters-and-action-plans 09:54 Trent House inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/border-force-privacy-information-notice 09:46 Updated content to make it clear who to contact to complain about how the Home Office has managed and used your personal data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-australia-boost-radar-technology-and-industry-cooperation-as-defence-minister-visits-indo-pacific-partners 09:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/russia-country-policy-and-information-notes 09:44 A new version of the country policy and information note on military service has been updated. The following sections have been updated: recruitment, deployment, and service conditions of Russian conscripts, reservists, contract soldiers, and mercenaries; deferral of and exemption from mandatory military service as well as alternative civilian service; punishments for draft evasion and desertion as well as on conditions in Russian penitentiary institutions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 09:42 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 09:39 Updated information about emergency services in Belgium (‘Getting help’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:38 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:38 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/seeing-through-the-fog-of-war 09:38 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/government-travel 09:31 Added a section for ‘other diplomatic travel’, which is for diplomats or people who hold a diplomatic, official or service passport but don’t fall into any of the other categories.

Guidance and regulation

/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 Monthly public EV chargers by country and region: United Kingdom updated. Added a notice about upcoming faster indicators.

COVID-19

/government/news/consumer-upgrade-for-housing-association 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-systems-wide-evaluation-phase-4-privacy-notice 09:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/real-time-closures 09:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-letter-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 08:50 Added translation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/classifying-toys-games-and-festive-articles-for-import-and-export 08:39 The sections ‘Hobby horses’, ‘Creativity sets or kits’, ‘Toy still image projectors’ and ‘Reduced-size (scale) model cars and similar articles’ have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:30 Planned downtime from 6:30pm on Wednesday 12 August 2026 to 4am on Thursday 13 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/spring-hill-prison 08:23 New Governor, Matthew Tilt.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/grendon-prison 08:23 New Governor, Matthew Tilt.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:23 Planned downtime from 6:30pm on Wednesday 12 August 2026 to 4am on Thursday 13 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/turkmenistan-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 08:17 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-plans 07:39 30 June programme officer training course date removed

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-water-framework-directive 07:18 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-cumulative-effects-assessment 07:11 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 75 amendment before the Court GB2558029 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7160 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electricity-bill-discount-scheme-for-transmission-network-infrastructure-expected-eligible-projects 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/disabled-people-invited-to-shape-recommendations-of-review-into-pip 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/households-living-near-new-pylons-to-save-thousands-on-bills 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-11

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 21:42 Updated information about the earthquake in Chocó (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-programme-information-for-healthcare-professionals 21:11 Added ‘RSV vaccination of older adults: information for healthcare practitioners’ for extension to risk groups from September. Added the link to the revised RSV maternal guidance and training slide set which includes updates to eligibility and information on expiry dates for vaccines.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-vows-to-save-hollowed-out-high-streets-with-crackdown-on-vape-and-betting-shops 20:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mot-testing-guide 17:19 C. Designated councils, taxis and private hire vehicles – 2. Taxis and private hire vehicles – updated to clarify the process for obtaining a Certificate of Exemption.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statistics-on-international-development 16:51 Announcement of forthcoming publication of Statistics on International Development: final UK ODA spend 2025 on September 2026,

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/much-more-must-be-done-to-prevent-and-prosecute-acts-of-violence-in-the-west-bank-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:45 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-transboundary-impacts-and-process 16:43 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-commitments-register 16:42 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-men-arrested-after-illegal-waste-dumping-in-cheshire 16:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/apply-for-the-england-woodland-creation-offer 16:11 Updated the ‘Guidance on how to apply for EWCO’: section 9.3: added advice on restrictions for planting Sweet Chestnut. section 9.5: reviewed and clarity added to the biosecure requirements. Section 10: added 4 new sub-sections: Acid Vulnerable Catchments (AVCs), Public or private drinking water supplies, Water Quantity, Wetlands and Groundwater dependent terrestrial ecosystems. The sub-section ‘Watercourses and leaky woody dams’ was renamed ‘Assessing Water Environment Impacts’. 10.6: New link provided for Assessing water environment impacts. Section 13 and 17: email updated from forestry@ukemail.icasework.com to grantdelivery@forestrycommission.gov.uk. Other small edits were made to improve clarity.

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/guidance/protected-food-and-drink-names-applications 16:01 The opportunity to object to the proposed amendment to Welsh Heather Honey or Mel Grug Cymru closed on 20 April 2026.

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/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:59 Norway vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

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/government/publications/knowledge-and-skills-statements-for-child-and-family-social-work 15:57 Converted this guidance from PDF to a web page. There are no changes to the guidance.

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/guidance/aquaculture-disinfectant-listing-scheme-apply-or-view 15:56 new rates added and new rate card pdf and updated legislation links

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/government/publications/child-and-family-social-worker-early-career-standards 15:56 Converted this guidance from PDF to a web page. There are no changes to the guidance.

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/guidance/earnings-adjustment-statement-eas 15:55 Added the guidance on submitting your earnings adjustment statement for 2026 to 2027.

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/government/publications/how-to-submit-your-earnings-adjustment-statement-2026-to-2027 15:55 First published.

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/government/publications/code-confident-pack 15:45 Amazon supplier helpline details have been updated.

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/government/publications/how-to-contact-a-retailer-cco-or-supplier-helpline 15:44 Amazon supplier helpline details have been updated.

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/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-technical-advice-page-for-scoping-solar-development 15:40 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

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/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-habitats-regulations-assessments 15:39 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

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/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-eia-notification-and-consultation 15:38 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

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/government/publications/insurance-guidance-for-pfi-projects 15:32 An updated NISTA branded version of the existing guidance has been added to this page.

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/government/news/applications-and-complaints 15:28 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/personal-tax-offshore-anti-avoidance-external-engagement 15:19 Updated to include minutes and terms of reference records.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/import-control-system-2-service-availability-and-issues 15:09 A service issue about the availability of the Shared Trader Interface (STI) CONF part of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) testing service has been added.

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/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-registered-businesses-list 15:04 The list has been updated with 15 additions and 8 removals.

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/guidance/england-woodland-creation-offer 15:03 The following edits were made: Section 6 – added sweet chestnut trees within the sweet chestnut blight demarcated area to ‘what you cannot apply for’. Section 9: (combining EWCO payments with other sources of finance for ecosystem services) edited with link to updated action note. Section 14: ‘Nature for Climate Fund’ changed to ‘Defra Trees Programme’. Other small edits were made to improve clarity.

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/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fishery-crrf-within-english-waters 14:59 Update 11/08 – one additional vessel to permit list

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/government/publications/communiques-from-the-interministerial-group-for-safety-security-and-migration 14:56 Published the latest communiqué from 25 March 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/marine-licence-requirements-for-activities-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-abnj 14:54 Information about BBNJ added to page, to explain how marine licensing of ABNJ operates within the context of the BBNJ Agreement

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/government/publications/self-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 14:30 Planned downtime from Wednesday 12 August 2026 6:30pm to 4am Thursday 13 August 2026 has been added.

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/government/publications/dsa-02ome-defence-ordnance-munitions-and-explosives-ome-regulations 14:26 Updated DSA 02.OME Regulations, added DSA 03.OME Part 2 DCOP 201 – Appointment of Inspector of Explosives and DSA 03.OME Part 2 Guidance Material 207 – Certified Free from Explosives.

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/government/publications/authorised-communications-controls-policy-framework 14:25 Framework updated.

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/government/publications/simple-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 14:21 Planned downtime from Wednesday 12 August 2026 6:30pm to 4am Thursday 13 August 2026 has been added.

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/foreign-travel-advice/italy 14:10 Updated information about volcanoes (‘Safety and security’ page).

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/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:05 We will be performing essential maintenance on our payment services between 6pm Friday 14 August 2026 and 10pm Sunday 16 August 2026 added.

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/government/publications/patents-hearing-diary 14:05 Patent hearing diary updated.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80936850001000 14:05 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80920790 14:05 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80925700 14:05 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80925710 14:05 First published.

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/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 14:05 Appeals hearing diary updated.

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/government/publications/uk-patlib-network 14:05 Tees Valley Patent Library Centre removed.

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/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:55 Update URN List

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/government/publications/bn8-6pb-kay-syrad-and-jessica-gisby-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3526mwa001 13:55 First published.

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/government/publications/tn23-3dn-brian-parrit-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3721mxa001 13:54 First published.

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/government/publications/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-public-registers 13:49 Uploaded the latest version of the EEE producer public register, the approved authorised treatment facility public register and the approved exporter public register.

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/government/news/david-lacey-appointed-uk-honorary-consul-in-penang 13:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/suspended-prison-term-for-skip-hire-boss 13:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 13:15 Updated the list tags available from Shearwell manufacturer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/waterway-vandalism-puts-lives-at-risk-and-worsens-drought-impacts 13:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/cerbydau-awtomeiddiedig-datganiad-o-egwyddorion-diogelwch 13:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/manage-your-fishing-effort-western-waters-crabs 12:53 Allocation of days update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cic-accounts-user-feedback 12:51 First published.

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/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge-list-of-signatories 12:48 Added the following organisations which have signed the Pledge: KenMac Associates Ltd; Breakwater IT; Pera Prometheus; Mova UK; CACI Ltd; Vincent Cyber Defence Limited; The Cyber Scheme; Netcompany UK Ltd; ANS Group; Cyber Tec Security Ltd.

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/government/publications/me9-8sr-countrystyle-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3224mva001 12:42 First published.

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/government/news/appointment-of-alex-lloyd-hunter-as-the-advisor-on-digital-communications-processes-strategy 12:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 12:20 Local plans examination hearing dates updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:19 Forty-two new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 10 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 39 cases involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in cattle in England on 10 August 2026, following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.Two new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 10 August 2026. Both cases were in sheep and were confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

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/government/news/ukhsa-updates-heat-health-alerts-across-england 12:11 Updated with latest info.

News and communications

/government/news/appointment-of-gautam-rangarajan-as-an-expert-advisor-on-structure-and-process-11-august-2026 12:08 First published.

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/guidance/prescoed-prison 12:03 Added link to Prescoed family strategy, under the Support for for family and friends section.

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