UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-08

/government/publications/designated-standards-ppe 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-machinery 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-07

/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-psvar-accessibility-regulations-for-home-to-school-coaches 23:59 Exemption application period ended.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 20:30 Updated information on flight disruption due to the eruption of Mount Etna (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 19:00 Updated information about Russian invasion of Ukraine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/food-allergy-and-intolerance-advice-for-consumers 18:19 Welsh translation added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/inclusive-mainstream-fund-support-for-school-leaders 17:49 Updated ‘Inclusive mainstream fund: best practice for schools’ and ‘Developing an inclusion strategy using the inclusive mainstream fund’ to add information about the Education Endowment Foundation’s guide to inclusive teaching and Promising Programmes list.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/germany 17:21 Removal of information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin on 25 July, and new information about recent attacks (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biotoxin-and-phytoplankton-monitoring 17:17 Under 9.1 the production areas are currently closed for commercial harvesting due to the presence of marine biotoxins above safe limits was updated to remove Lyme Bay and add Car y Mor

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/good-laboratory-practice-glp-for-safety-tests-on-chemicals 17:16 Updates to 2026/27 membership fees and removal of (GXP) inspections and coronavirus (COVID-19) information

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-allocation-table-for-operators-of-installations 17:15 The allocation table has been updated with amendments to operators’ allowances as a result of Activity Level Changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/taking-medication-this-summer-what-you-need-to-know-about-sun-and-heat-exposure 17:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/import-control-system-2-service-availability-and-issues 17:08 A service issue about the availability of the Common Component CONF part of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) testing service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eyitt-requesting-places-and-allocations-methodology-2027-to-2028 16:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/scotland-is-powering-britains-future-defence-says-defence-secretary-on-first-visit-to-rosyth-shipyard-and-forces-housing 16:57 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Added update for 7 August

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/career-paths-and-training-in-forestry 16:24 Added links to the level 3 and 4 apprenticeship information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-approved-intermediaries 16:20 Contact details for Amy Harrison found within ‘HMCTS approved service providers (ASPs) of intermediary services’ document amended

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 16:17 New outcome letter issued by the Certification Officer: Trades Union Congress

News and communications

/business-finance-support/warwickshire-high-growth-and-innovation-programme 16:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-passengers-across-yorkshire-to-benefit-from-digital-pay-as-you-go 16:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/vapc-south-east-england-meeting-minutes 16:09 Added: ‘VAPC south east England: meeting minutes 6 May 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-forestry-apprenticeship 16:03 Revised the page to include level 3 and level 4 apprenticeship information.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic 16:02 Updated information about outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-t-guidance 15:45 Updated ‘Citizenship-related queries’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dominican-republic-knowledge-base-profile 15:37 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

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:15 Update 07/08

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan 15:01 New information about Typhoon Dolphin (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:50 The section ‘Customs Civil Penalties research’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80907800 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80918520 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teacher-reference-number-trn 14:46 If you need help to request a teacher reference number you should no longer email npq.trnrequest@education.gov.uk and instead contact the NPQ service on continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80900150001000 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80889510 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 14:43 Final opinion 09/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/compensation-christopher-street-day-terror-attack-berlin 14:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/guidance-for-charities-affected-by-the-beacon-cyber-security-incident 14:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/denmark-knowledge-base-profile 14:38 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/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 14:34 Updated list of ceased and suspended ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 14:33 Updated list of Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/renunciation-of-all-types-of-british-nationality-nationality-policy-guidance 14:19 Guidance updated following review, including to update processes to reflect current systems.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 14:13 Added ‘Pension Savings Tax Annual Allowance 2025/2026 Booklet’ and ‘Pension Savings Statement Step by Step Guide for Tax year 2025/2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:12 Restriction notice for Go With The Flo Paddleboard Race 2026 added (Sun 23 August)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 14:10 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/go-with-the-flo-paddleboard-race-2026-river-restriction-notice 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-that-cannot-be-parallel-exported-from-the-uk 14:09 Updated to add: Ramipril (strength: all; pharmaceutical form: all).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw10-0he-balfour-beatty-regional-civil-engineering-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3724mxa001 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wd7-7hu-riverplace-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3226lwa001 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr11-5jp-aramis-kilian-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3724mva001 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl17-8bp-andrew-court-and-sharon-court-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3021mca001 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr14-8lp-owla-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3826mra001 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba2-5qr-david-parkhouse-and-helen-parkhouse-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3026mva001 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp4-6nw-richard-soar-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3926mua001 14:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hp7-0bt-edward-goodbody-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3021mka001 14:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 13:59 Updated the address of the UID Event.

News and communications

/government/publications/standards-for-stalking-and-domestic-abuse-perpetrator-interventions 13:53 Added a Welsh translation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/building-for-a-healthy-life 13:52 A new version of Building for a Healthy Life has been added. This corrects an error in Consideration 7. Irina Merryweather has been added to credits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 13:26 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 13:20 The list of compatible software providers has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-receipt-of-waste 13:17 Added a link to guidance on checking if you need to use the ‘Report receipt of waste’ service. Removed the instruction that local authorities should not register for the service – they can now use the service. Under ‘Sending your data’, clarified you can add multiple movements to one spreadsheet, but you need to start a new spreadsheet once you have submitted it.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/digital-waste-tracking-check-if-you-need-to-report-the-waste-you-receive 13:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mongolia 13:03 New information on fuel shortages in Mongolia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-your-driver-cpc-training-centre-and-courses 13:03 Updated user guide for managing your Driver CPC training centre and courses.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/bic-innovation-grant-sunderland 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act 12:53 ‘Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act: timeline update’ updated to confirm that electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots will take effect on 25 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/get-approved-to-provide-dangerous-goods-adr-driver-training 12:40 Updated list of authorised associations to change ‘The ADR Consortium’ to ‘Transport & DGSA Compliance Ltd’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/double-taxation-treaty-passport-scheme-register 12:40 The register has been updated with 446 additions, 28 amendments and 219 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supporting-vaccination-for-send-children-and-young-people 12:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation 12:18 Added HTML version of the July consultation response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dn22-8ja-chequerhouse-farm-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3031jsv002 12:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fair-processing-national-fraud-initiative 12:15 Updated the following documents due to the change of ownership from Cabinet Office to Department for Work and Pensions:National Fraud Initiative privacy notice,National Fraud Initiative Privacy Notice – Additional Information

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:02 Thirty-one new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 6 August 2026, all were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 30 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 Wales on 6 August 2026, the case was in a sheep that was tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. The sheep presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/teachers-pension-scheme-regulations-2027-proposed-amendments 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-new-members-appointed-to-the-national-lottery-community-fund-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-jon-venables 11:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-landlords 11:38 Webinar links for ‘Residential property income for individuals’, ‘Expenses and deductions’ and ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’ have been updated to the correct webinars. YouTube video link for Stamp Duty Land Tax information has also been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/investigation-launched-into-international-aid-charity-over-alleged-links-with-hamas 11:38 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/telling-the-child-maintenance-service-about-living-arrangements 11:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 11:27 Added updated version of the Remote Working Security Policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chief-constable-comment-early-release-of-pc-harper-killers 11:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/endorsing-bodies-innovator-founder-and-scale-up-visas 11:23 SFC Capital removed from Legacy Innovator Endorsing Bodies list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/kings-bench-hearing-and-trial-dates 11:13 Lead time updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 11:11 A PDF version of the statutory guidance with the correction slip has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/law-enforcement-and-judicial-cooperation-notifications-made-under-the-uk-eu-trade-and-cooperation-agreement 11:07 The notification made by the European Union to the UK under Part Three of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 11:03 Online services for agents – Update to how multi-factor authentication will be introduced.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 10:58 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 10 to Sunday 16 August.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/r-cloud 10:57 Information about R-Cloud version 5 added, including link to webinar for suppliers in September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:55 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 7 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-secure-electricity-systems-proposed-class-exemptions-from-the-requirement-to-hold-a-load-control-licence 10:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/smart-secure-electricity-systems-sses-programme-draft-load-control-licence-regulations-and-conditions 10:55 Published the government response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/english-language-requirement-levels-for-immigration-applications 10:54 Added information on how to prove your English language ability using a degree taught in English. Also updated the requirements for Skilled Worker and Scale Up routes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-back-an-import-security-deposit-or-guarantee 10:50 The section ‘When to claim’ has been updated with new contact details for HMRC’s National Temporary Admission team.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 10:33 Updated information about the situation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (See ‘Demonstrations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-proposals-under-uk-integrated-security-fund 10:30 Q&A has been added

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 10:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7168

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 10:24 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2748

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-opens-scholarships-and-startup-fellowships-for-pakistans-next-generation-of-leaders 10:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fuel-poverty-statistics-methodology-handbook 09:34 The fuel poverty methodology handbook 2026 was republished to correct the description of the median affordability indicator.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 09:30 Updated the list of current fieldwork to include 2 new projects: Ipsos – Self-employed pension savings research (August 2026 to September 2026) and Ipsos – Food Support survey and interviews (August 2026 to October 2026). Revised the fieldwork dates for NatCen – The Work Aspirations of PIP Customers: Qualitative Research (from July 2026 to August 2026 to July 2026 to October 2026) and IFF Research – Customer Experience Survey (from March 2026 to July 2026 to August 2026 to September 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq13-7pn-mr-mf-fursdon-water-resources-abstraction-licence-appeal-14460040685 09:30 We have added the file attachment ‘ID8 – Terms of agreement of the parties – note to Inspector’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/galliford-try-construction-limited-npswr047014-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/galliford-try-construction-limited-npswr047129-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-home-discount-eligibility-statement-england-and-wales-2026-to-2027-scheme-year 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/youth-jobs-grant 09:30 Published a new version of the Youth Jobs Grant: Grant guidance. Updated to improve clarity, correct minor errors and typos, and align the guidance with changes to the Find a Grant application form. Also replaced the PDF version of the Employer frequently asked questions with an updated HTML version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-31-july-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/aldi-and-lidl-should-be-subject-to-the-same-rules-as-major-supermarkets 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/venture-capital-access-expanded-for-early-stage-companies-in-uk 09:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 09:07 News Article.

News and communications

/government/news/18th-anniversary-of-russias-illegal-invasion-of-georgia-joint-statement 09:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/data-element-23-document-and-other-reference-codes-licence-types-imports-and-exports-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 08:55 Document Code X803 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 08:30 Document Codes Y006, Y007 and L159 have been amended. Document Code X803 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-contact-us 08:26 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/ofqual-launches-local-authority-exam-results-data 06:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-06

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 22:14 Added translation

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-call-on-the-transitional-government-of-south-sudan-to-cooperate-fully-with-unmiss-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/childcare-for-service-children 17:32 Updated: ‘Moving to England from overseas or within the UK’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-norway-lunna-house-agreement-on-defence 17:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/regional-contest-co-ordinators 17:23 Added link to ‘Regional CONTEST co-ordinators: virtual training sessions’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regional-contest-co-ordinators-virtual-training-sessions 17:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/service-costing-in-government 17:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala 16:58 New information about Fuego volcanic activity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/panel-deputies-working-in-the-south-east-of-england 16:15 Change of email for Stephen Green

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/moving-processed-or-repaired-goods-into-free-circulation-or-re-exporting-them 16:07 Information about completing a full import declaration using CHIEF has been removed as CHIEF is no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase 15:57 Updated to reflect machinery of Government changes, in reference to the DRS and GCA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-stops-waste-operation-at-wolverhampton-site 15:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-approves-remibrutinib-for-adults-with-chronic-spontaneous-urticaria 15:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rpc-statement-impact-of-the-immigration-and-asylum-bill 15:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/declare-your-goods-to-end-use-and-completing-end-use 15:39 Information has been removed about using CHIEF when discharging goods with full or retrospective authorisation or with authorisation by declaration. CHIEF is no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/chlamydia-testing-activity-dataset-ctad-specification-and-technical-guidance 15:34 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/life-sciences-healthcare-goals 15:31 A new page has been created to set out the Healthcare Goals programme’s objectives and KPIs, along with minor updates made to the Dementia and Cancer Goals webpages.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 15:30 Updated China information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 15:29 Added OVS note 2026/39: ASF in Finland: Implementation of regionalisation measures and restrictions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-by-product-operating-plants-approved-premises 15:25 Updated the list of approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain (August 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl23-1nh-john-spinks-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3724mza001 15:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo17-8db-cassie-meegan-vickers-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3526msa001 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pr9-0dx-vinci-building-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3526mla001 15:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba12-7ds-chloe-barrett-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3921mta001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so40-2ns-james-davies-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3126msa001 15:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp5-2el-trevor-campbell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3626mqa001 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn27-0ta-mrs-nicky-long-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3021mla001 15:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advice-for-uk-defence-innovation-ukdi-prospective-applicants 15:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 15:08 Published updated versions of Chapter R4: JSA claimant responsibilities, work-related requirements, Chapter K3: Higher level sanctions, Chapter K5: Low level sanctions. The changes are listed in the updated summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-presumptive-re-categorisation-scheme-guidance 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:51 The sections ‘Claiming a VAT refund (VAT 126) as an organisation not registered for VAT’, ‘Construction Industry Scheme discrepancies on Income Tax Self Assessment Returns’ and ‘Electronic Trade Documents research’ have been added. The section ‘VAT Missing Return’ has been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/send-an-sr1-medical-evidence-form 14:45 In ‘Get help’ section, added a link to information on how to get help with sending an SR1 form. This link includes all relevant contact information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-life-as-a-partner-or-parent-private-life-and-exceptional-circumstance 14:41 Updated to reflect changes to the immigration rules to ensure the period of leave granted to a partner is aligned where the sponsor holds 30 months’ protection leave, granted following an asylum application on or after 2 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-rn-guidance 14:38 Guidance updated in following sections: ‘Who can renounce British nationality?’, ‘What happens afterwards?’ and ‘Citizenship-related queries’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/economic-link 14:29 Update 06/08

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2026 14:28 Added latest LA Welfare Direct bulletin (LAWD8/2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bingo-duty 14:26 The ‘Registration’ section has been updated to explain that you do not need to deregister if you have submitted all your returns up to and including 31 March 2026, following the abolition of Bingo Duty on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cuba-knowledge-base-profile 14:22 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/explosives-precursors-and-poisons-licences-application-guidance 14:20 Hexamine added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 14:16 A correction slip has been added to the statutory guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/croatia-knowledge-base-profile 14:14 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/ofsi-general-licence-int20255635700 14:08 General Licence was amended to add the Kurdistan Export Pipeline to the list of Exempt Projects.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uktajikistan-agreement-concerning-air-services-ts-no332026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ibca-community-update-6-august-2026 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/permitted-development-rights-for-electricity-network-ground-investigations 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-act-2026-policy-summary 13:57 Added an updated version of the policy summary notes to reflect the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 receiving Royal Assent. Previous versions are available on The National Archives.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-act-impact-assessments 13:57 Added updated versions of the documents to reflect the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 receiving Royal Assent. Previous versions are available on The National Archives.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-6126-imports-of-garlic-from-china-under-statutory-instrument-no20201432 13:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/holocaust-memorial-and-learning-centre-updated-planning-application-documents 13:45 Updated item 4 in Annex A to include technical appendices, and updated paragraph 2 to reflect ministerial changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 13:42 New date added for the Propulsion integrity course (PIC).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-bahrain 13:34 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/diversity-summer-scheme-2026-shaping-the-next-generation-of-government-lawyers 13:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:28 Fifty-three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 5 August 2026, all were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 50 cases involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/under-pressure-record-plasma-for-uk-flagship-machine 13:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/company-director-who-avoided-court-by-claiming-to-be-in-a-coma-is-jailed-for-hiding-behind-others-to-run-football-magazine-business-while-banned 13:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/residential-special-schools-national-minimum-standards 13:02 Updated ‘National minimum standards for residential special schools’ to include standard 23 that was unintentionally omitted in the last update. There is no change to policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-of-the-commitments-given-by-iag-to-the-european-commission-in-relation-to-its-acquisition-of-bmi 12:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyprus-knowledge-base-profile 12:55 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to tell HM Passport Office staff that a customer can include their middle name on a Cyprus passport, if it is included on their birth certificate.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/knowledge-asset-management-kam-hub 12:55 The following final chapters of the KAM guide have been added:IP and Wider Knowledge Assets in Technology Transfer KAM Guide: IP in agreementsKnowledge Asset Management heads of terms quick guide

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/impact-economy-advisory-council-expressions-of-interest 12:54 Updated details on closing date for submissions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/czechia-knowledge-base-profile 12:51 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/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 12:48 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dap-his-majestys-armed-forces-passport-applications 12:46 This guidance has been updated in the HM Armed Forces on DAP: identifying Armed Forces passport applications section to link to the new process for uploading customer documents in Scanning and uploading customer documents guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/invitation-to-tender-opportunities-for-uk-collaboration-and-growth-in-northern-malaysia 12:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship 12:44 ‘How to complain’ section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-reunion-instruction 12:41 Updated to reflect vignette decommissioning.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 12:40 List updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/injurious-weeds-how-to-make-a-complaint 12:39 Updated the text to provide clarity for complainants around when Natural England can act on the risk of injurious weeds spreading to their agricultural land.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/stop-ragwort-and-other-harmful-weeds-from-spreading 12:36 Updated the text to provide clarity for complainants around when Natural England can act on the risk of injurious weeds spreading to their agricultural land.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specified-application-forms-and-procedures 12:36 The section Human rights applications and variation has been amended following legal advice from Home Office Legal Advisors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hx6-2ay-ellete-waste-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-2-eprnp3699zhv005 12:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/chad 12:06 Updated information about health risks you’ll face in Chad (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-statement-proposed-acquisition-of-warner-bros-discovery-by-paramount-decision-of-no-intervention-on-public-interest-intervention-or-foreign-sta 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/consultation-on-market-authorisation-of-one-traditional-food 12:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-trustees-appointed-to-the-national-gallery-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-about-importing-and-exporting 11:57 A video about the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has been added.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:46 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4481

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 11:45 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5971

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 11:45 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2577

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 11:44 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3076

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-step-forward-in-sunderlands-city-centre-regeneration-journey-as-homes-england-invest-277m-to-unlock-sheepfolds-neighbourhood 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-trade-agreements-in-effect 11:25 Total UK trade (£million) figures updated to reflect 2025 data. UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the UK-Mexico coverage under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-the-construction-industry-scheme 11:11 The section ‘What is the Informants Scheme when reporting tax fraud or avoidance’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-certifications-granted-for-approved-devices 11:07 Lists of certifications for approved devices granted to local authorities and manufacturers updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/directors-disqualified-for-a-total-of-70-years-following-companies-house-prosecutions 11:00 First published.

News and communications