UK Government advice update diffs

2026-07-21

/government/publications/school-level-annual-school-census-technical-information 14:58 Updated the independent schools business and technical specification, and the validation rules, for 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/say-i-do-to-getting-your-side-hustle-tax-right 14:54 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/current-inspections 14:51 The Independent Chief Inspector’s report on ‘An inspection of the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation’ has been sent to the Home Secretary today for publication.

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:49 Our new patents services (including Manage intellectual property, Apply for a patent and Renew an IP right) will be unavailable while improvements are made to the services from 5pm to 10pm Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/canada-joins-next-generation-fighter-jet-programme-as-first-observer-nation 14:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-to-supporting-a-haitian-led-pathway-to-sustainable-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 14:41 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/construction-begins-on-new-army-facilities-at-tidworth-and-warminster 14:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice 14:37 New translations to ‘Staying safe in hot weather’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 14:37 Change to Merrivale firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defra-and-executive-agencies-employee-and-contractor-privacy-notice 14:30 New information added under the list ‘We may also use your personal data to’. This includes information about the Synergy Programme and the migration of SOP (HR) data from one system to a new provider.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/quadrilateral-joint-statement-on-canada-becoming-an-observer-to-gcap 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tr16-5de-harry-james-and-3-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3522mza001 14:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so32-1he-heather-maidment-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3826mea001 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/td15-2uz-remedx-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3222mma001 14:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-takes-action-to-maintain-river-severn-levels 14:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cb6-2ay-mick-george-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3996ndv012 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/packaging-and-labelling 13:49 The title was changed to packaging and labelling: legal requirements for food businesses to ensure clarity for users on the intended audience.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/allonby-bay-highly-protected-marine-area-anchoring-byelaw-2025 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/survey-and-inspection-of-fishing-vessels-chapters-1-to-17-msis-27 13:40 Updated Rev 07.26 uploaded to replace Rev 10.22

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-fraud-initiative-public-sector-data-specifications 13:36 Updated summary text on the main page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 13:36 New dates added for the Uncrewed air system responsible officer (UAS RO) / uncrewed air system accountable manager (UAS AM) briefing day.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/air-travel-checklist-for-travel-from-the-uk 13:23 Updated eGate information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manufacturing-authorisations-for-veterinary-medicines 13:23 Updated of Inspectors Declaration of Interest June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025-factsheets 13:18 Updated worksheets: Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Overarching Factsheet;Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Scope (Premises);Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Scope (events);Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Assessment of the number of individuals expected to be present (formerly known as ‘capacity calculations’);Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: Responsible person factsheet;Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: Standard duty requirements factsheet;Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: Enhanced duty requirements factsheet and Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: The regulator, sanctions and enforcement factsheet

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-and-florida-forge-new-space-partnership-to-back-joint-innovation 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/warm-homes-loan-scheme-apply-to-participate-as-a-lender-phase-1 13:17 Published the Warm Homes Loan Scheme: due diligence and monitoring privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-loan-scheme-due-diligence-and-monitoring-privacy-notice 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/customs-modernisation 13:05 Added direct video link for the Webinar.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/vets-market-investigation-draft-substantive-order-and-undertakings 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-tribunal-rule-changes-for-applications-under-section-11-of-the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 12:55 Consultation closing date extended to 24 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/hm-land-registry-training-hub 12:45 Updated page with new workshop date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/defence-minister-lord-coaker-keynote-speech-at-enterprise-gateway-farnborough-international-airshow 12:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-letter-on-local-plan-examinations-welcomed 12:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-modular-funding-expression-of-interest 12:29 We have clarified detail on our risk of market exit check. This is in the ‘Verification of application authenticity and eligibility’ section of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/stephen-kinnock-mp-begins-work-as-secretary-of-state-for-wales 12:19 Added translation

News and communications

/government/speeches/minister-for-defence-readiness-and-industry-luke-pollard-mp-keynote-speech-at-agf-defence-summit-farnborough-international-air-show 12:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/charities-urged-to-prepare-for-compliance-with-ehrc-code-of-practice 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/national-drought-group-steps-up-response-after-third-heatwave 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 11:52 Added SCIF EOI

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-appointments 11:50 Updated: ‘The Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 11:42 New complaints procedure published

News and communications

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-user-guide 11:38 How to use Basic PAYE Tools section Calculate statutory payment has been updated to include Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay – Northern Ireland (SPBP-NIRE).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-and-accommodation-of-animals-in-science-advisory-standards 11:36 Accessible version added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/basildon-identifies-23-more-urban-housing-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/central-bedfordshire-maps-services-to-identify-potential-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/durham-halves-the-time-needed-to-assess-potential-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/east-herts-saves-10-hours-per-site-using-digital-call-for-sites 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/reigate-and-banstead-cut-site-assessment-time-by-89 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/west-oxfordshire-and-cotswold-cut-site-assessment-time-by-90 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/wirral-reduces-site-assessment-time-by-more-than-50 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/lewisham-identifies-over-3000-small-sites-with-housing-potential 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/nottingham-and-sevenoaks-speed-up-identifying-and-assessing-sites 11:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/using-digital-tools-to-support-site-identification-and-assessment 11:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-approves-worlds-first-lower-carbon-beclometasone-inhalers-for-patients-with-asthma 11:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/boatmasters-approved-training-providers-atp 11:03 Republished BML Fire Safety list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/june-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/funding-and-grants-for-agroforestry 10:59 Added link to expression of interest form which you must use to begin applying for CSHT agroforestry actions. Updated to reflect that SFI and Higher Tier Capital Grants are now open, as well as the following capital items: AF1, AF2, AF3, TE7, FG1, FG2 and FG3. Added capital items: TE5, TE19, FG4 and FG19; removed: FG9 and VED1.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq13-7pn-mr-mf-fursdon-water-resources-abstraction-licence-appeal-14460040685 10:57 The following Core Documents have been replaced with the full documents, rather than extracts which had been published originally: CD9, CD11, CD17, CD27, CD28 and CD30.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:56 Updated with latest statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:56 Updated with latest statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2008-no-9-storage-of-asbestos-waste--2 10:53 Following consultation, we have revised the standard rules permit to include: You must not: transfer asbestos between different bulk containers, store asbestos loose or in bays, store asbestos on site for more than 6 months, stack bulk containers, use mechanical equipment, for example loading shovels, chutes and conveyors to move asbestos waste. A new condition 3.1.1 has been added about point source emissions to water, air or land, previously covered in the introductory note.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 10:46 All Crime Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 10:43 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mod-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-sme-action-plan 10:40 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 10:39 News story regarding SPC change for Senvelgo 15 mg/ml Oral Solution for Cats added to: List of urgent and/or clinically significant safety updates

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/senvelgo-15-mgml-oral-solution-for-cats-spc-change 10:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-export-finance-signs-750-million-agreement-with-ge-aerospace-to-support-airline-engine-maintenance-at-regional-uk-sites 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/small-and-medium-business-hub 10:17 Updated all reference from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) to Government Commercial Agency (GCA).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-first-ministers-21-july-2026 10:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/vcses-a-guide-to-working-with-government 10:13 Updated references to Crown Commercial Service (CCS) to Government Commercial Agency (GCA).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:03 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 21 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/libya 10:00 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar, either side of the coastal and desert roads between and including the towns of Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi, Misrata (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 10:00 We’ve added the process for expressing an interest in applying for 4 topics: woodland improvement, agroforestry, semi-rich grassland and scheduled monument management under CSHT. We’ve also updated the business viability test section for CSHT agreements with capital items to align with CS capital grants.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-ukraine 09:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/proposals-for-an-update-to-standard-rules-permit-sr2008-no9-storage-of-asbestos-waste 09:50 Added the consultation response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/national-reference-laboratories-nrls 09:31 In introductory Northern Ireland paragraph, removed reference to Northern Ireland Protocol and replaced with Windsor Framework (WF), and linked to WF GOV.​UK page.Updated contact information for 2.9 and 2.14.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/respiratory-virus-circulation-england-and-wales 09:30 Updated ‘Timing of influenza seasons’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa-ballot-system 09:00 The India Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot is now open.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 08:54 Added OVS note 2026/34 20 July 2026: Clarification on imports of untreated foetal bovine serum to Great Britain, additional guidance on processing FBS in countries affected by Lumpy Skin Disease.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-refund-of-class-1-national-insurance-contributions 08:49 A new section – ‘Who can use this form’, has been added to help you choose the correct refund form depending on what’s included in your letter from HMRC.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 08:43 Appeals to the appointed persons hearing diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip-crime-and-enforcement-for-businesses 08:40 Firmenich has left the UK IP Crime Group.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-notice-for-corporate-approved-inspectors-limited 08:37 Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited has been removed from the registered building control approvers (RBCA) registers for England and Wales.

News and communications

/government/publications/how-to-use-the-novel-foods-authorisation-process-flowchart 08:01 Fixed links to novel food authorisation flowchart.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capacity-market-auction-parameters-letter-from-desnz-to-neso-july-2026 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-pm-cuts-tax-on-household-electricity-bills-to-give-breathing-space-on-cost-of-living 06:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/compliance-checks-penalties-for-inaccuracies-in-returns-or-documents-ccfs7a 00:30 The CC/FS7a factsheet has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/expression-of-interest-space-clusters-infrastructure-fund-call-2 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2026-07-20

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 23:18 Appointments added

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 22:52 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 22:48 Two new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 20 July 2026 following reports of suspicious clinical signs:1 sheep in Devon with clinical signs of excessive salivation, ulceration of the dental pad, lameness and loss of body condition, tested positive for BTV 3 and 2 sheep in Somerset with clinical signs including nasal discharge, dullness, nasal discharge, panting, scouring and poor body condition, tested positive for BTV 3. Both sheep died.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-chancellor-merz-of-germany-20-july-2026 22:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-costa-of-the-european-council-20-july-2026 22:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-20-july-2026 22:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 22:14 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 21:30 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-president-of-france-20-july-2026 21:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office/about/social-media-use 20:48 Updated: Appointment of Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 19:55 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-president-of-the-european-commission-20-july-2026 18:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 18:51 Appointments added.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-20-july-2026 18:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2026 18:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-20-july-2026 17:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/country-names 16:44 Updated ‘Country names: The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names for British official use’ and ‘Timeline of country name changes in HMG use: 1919 to present’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childcare-for-service-children 16:42 New section ‘Defence UK Nursery Authority (UKNA)’ added and email address for Northern Ireland childcare enquiries, 38 (Irish) Brigade, updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-13-and-14-state-pension-credit-staff-guide 16:39 Updated DMG Vol 14 Ch 84: Deemed weekly income from capital and DMG Vol 14: Summary of changes from December 2021.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-sea-an-overview-of-the-sea-process 16:33 Addition of HRA screening report for the 2nd carbon storage licensing round and link to the AA consultation. Addition of MCZ assessment report for the 2nd carbon storage licensing round

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/2nd-offshore-carbon-dioxide-storage-licensing-round-appropriate-assessment 16:31 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/environment-agency-secures500k-for-tame-catchment-improvements 16:26 The headline of this article previously said the enforcement undertaking was for “Tameside river improvements”. This was not correct and it has been changed to say “Tame catchment improvements”.Similarly, the second line of the quote in this article previously said the enforcement undertaking would be “invested in Tameside”. This was not correct and it has been changed to say “invested in the Tame catchment”.

News and communications

/government/news/moj-lawtech-grant-competition-phase-iii 16:23 Find a Grant link added.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 16:19 Updated the list of accredited explosives detection dog teams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 16:14 Section 75 amendments EP3107487 and EP2590626 before the Court added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tra-to-review-chinese-ceramic-tableware-and-kitchenware-measure 16:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 16:01 added downtime for upcoming month.22/07 @ 18:00 General Essential Maintenance to maintain accurate and up to date data (planned downtime 18:00 – 21:00)29/07 @ 18:00 General Essential Maintenance to maintain accurate and up to date data (planned downtime 18:00 – 21:00)05/08 @ 18:00 General Essential Maintenance to maintain accurate and up to date data (planned downtime 18:00 – 21:00)10/08 @ 17:15 Major Scheduled release for the deployment of general enhancements and fixes across BPS, CS and SFI (planned downtime 5.15pm – 9am)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/impact-statement-medical-training-prioritisation-bill 16:01 Changed table 1, column 2’s header from ‘Origin of doctor’ to ‘Primary medical qualification (PMQ)’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/regulated-products-application-guidance 15:59 Fixed newsletter subscription link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:59 Updated ‘latest updates’ section BVT case numbers to enable keepers to make informed decisions – Added 17th July update.

News and communications

/government/publications/livestock-and-equine-semen-collection-approved-premises 15:57 Updated published list for Ovine and caprine semen collection centres.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/women-in-defence-charter 15:54 New signatories added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 15:49 Added NSIP and C-LEO funding calls.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/disputes-regarding-connection-to-the-public-sewer 15:47 Updated the ‘Appeal if you’re unhappy with the sewerage undertaker’s decision’ section to explain when to raise a joint appeal.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:30 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 and EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/small-ships-navigation-and-radar-course-criteria-2nd-edition 15:23 Rewritten throughout to improve readability. Also removed a contradictory statement about module sequencing. The correct advice is: “Learners taking the combined 5-day course must complete the Small Ships Radar and Meteorology module before the Small Ships Electronic Charting System (approved) and Bridge Watchkeeping module.”

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 15:17 Web list updated for Confined establishments in Great Britain

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-manage-phase 15:07 Updated to provide further clarity on valuing contracts and payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pension-reform 14:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-ungulates-to-the-eu 14:53 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/college-financial-planning-handbook-and-cffr 14:51 Updated ‘College financial planning handbook 2026’ to reinstate the minor changes made in November 2025, which were inadvertently omitted from the May 2026 edition. These changes clarified how capital funding received ahead of spend and held as cash must be recorded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-simplification-doctrine-guidance-and-further-information 14:49 The guidance has been updated to reflect the government’s wider funding simplification agenda. The changes strengthen expectations that departments ought to use existing funding programmes and allocative approaches where appropriate, clarify the scope and application of the Doctrine, and provide additional guidance to help reduce administrative burdens on local authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/called-in-planning-applications 14:48 Help shape planning services information box added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/called-in-planning-applications-procedural-guide 14:39 ‘Help shape planning services’ form and information added to the page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-programme-officers-local-plan-examinations 14:31 (legacy system) added to the title

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/examining-local-plans-procedural-practice 14:30 (legacy system) added to the title

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/insolvency-and-vat-notice-70056 14:28 Section 1 – ‘Overview’, section 2 – ‘Types of insolvency’ and section 4 – ‘Claims’ have been removed and replaced with links to section 1, 2 and 4 in the Insolvency practitioner’s handbook.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 14:28 (legacy system) added to the title

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/taking-part-in-local-plan-examinations 14:26 (legacy system) added to the title

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-estates-guidance 14:24 Updated ‘Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete: identification guidance’, to remove the RAAC email address and direct users to the DfE customer help portal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-guidance-for-responsible-bodies-and-education-settings-with-confirmed-raac 14:24 Updated ‘Guidance for responsible bodies and education settings with confirmed RAAC in their buildings’, to remove the RAAC email address and direct users to the DfE customer help portal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/assent-building-compliance-ltd-and-associated-companies-winding-up-orders-made 14:24 New update added.

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 14:23 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:23 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/andy-burnhams-first-speech-as-prime-minister-20-july-2026 14:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/me16-0le-fcc-recycling-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkb3102klv003 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/company-money 14:19 Some new content has been added with link from this page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/army-solar-farm-powers-greener-future-at-larkhill-garrison 14:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 14:15 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2480

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b37-5ha-solihull-community-housing-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3692fsv004 14:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/director-information-hub-keeping-companies-house-up-to-date 14:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 14:10 Updated with information that Iran may seek to target unspecified locations in central Manama (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/director-information-hub-misconceptions-about-being-a-director 14:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tax-advisers-one-month-left-to-register-under-new-rules 14:08 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan 14:03 This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 14:01 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3213

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 14:00 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2603

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 14:00 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2770

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 13:59 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2872

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe6-7dp-rebecca-hetherington-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3726mca001 13:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr8-4lx-matthew-mack-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3824mea001 13:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/w1d-4a-soho-estates-portfolio-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3922mja001 13:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co6-1al-andrew-carter-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3026mba001-2 13:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sl6-9pa-patrick-noone-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3126mpa001 13:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de24-5aa-miller-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3128mfa001 13:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:47 Out of date notices removed (Mon 20 July 2026). New restriction notice added for the Deconstruction of the Henley Royal Regatta course (Tues 14 Jul to Mon 31 Aug 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/deconstruction-of-the-henley-royal-regatta-course-2026-river-restriction-notice 13:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-plan-examinations-letter-to-the-chief-executive-of-the-planning-inspectorate-july-2026 13:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-customs-duty-on-distance-imported-goods-sales-c20262760 13:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 13:38 Updated the following PDFs: ADM summary of changes, Chapter H1: Capital and Chapter H2: Capital disregards

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bahrain-list-of-medical-facilities-and-practitioners 13:30 Annual review: all data is current and accurate.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bahrain-mental-health-support-abroad 13:30 Annual review: all data is current and accurate.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge-list-of-signatories 13:23 Added 25 new pledging organisations: Meta Defence Labs, Cybersecurity & Technology Consultancy Ltd, Vasave Business Solutions, Tesco PLC, Company X Consulting, Nine23 Ltd, Lineal Software Solutions Ltd, O Abdelkader Consultant Ltd, Harrods, Pervade Software, Cyber Toolkit, Manage.Management Limited,Parico Limited, CSA Cyber, Regola Digital Consulting, NormCyber Limited, ITCS (UK) Limited, Phoenix Software Limited, Bridewell, ChangTech.net, Good CISO.org, Serco Group plc, The Bristol Port Company, Allan Webb Ltd, and White Hawk Solutions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-pm-says-government-can-bring-back-hope-to-britain-and-launches-drive-to-end-rough-sleeping-at-the-earliest-opportunity 13:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cnc-publishes-annual-report-accounts-202526 12:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-celebrates-geographers-in-eighth-annual-awards 12:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/academy-trust-governance-guide 12:52 We have updated section 7.11.1, on directing pupils off-site to improve their behaviour, because the relevant legislation applies to academy schools. We have also clarified detail on when a requirement on new appointments comes into effect. This is in section 5.5, on setting and managing executive pay.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hundreds-of-new-military-family-homes-complete-as-mod-moves-forward-on-fixing-armed-forces-housing 12:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products 12:09 “Supply chain assurance” section added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/professor-oliver-hauser-academic-secondment-in-government 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-grant-funding-agreement-and-terms-and-conditions 12:00 Added new terms and conditions commencing from 20 July 2026. Updated when the obligation period commences for trees outside woodlands and trees inside woodlands, and when maintenance payments are available. In ‘Annex 2A’, updated when the grant funding period will expire under point 1.2. In ‘Grant funded activities’, added new point 4.17.2 that all susceptible material within an agreement must be felled and claimed for before any subsequent THP applications will be considered.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bus-enhanced-partnerships-manual 11:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 11:57 Planned downtime from 5pm to 9pm on Sunday 26 July 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsas-chief-scientist-reminds-families-how-to-beat-the-heat-as-schools-break-for-summer 11:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/keir-starmers-final-speech-as-prime-minister-20-july-2026 11:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/farnborough-international-airshow-fia-2026-invitees 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-maritime-innovation-hub-establishes-role-as-focal-point-for-maritime-innovation 11:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/vtq-malpractice-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 11:20 Updated guidance for submitting data relating to malpractice cases, listed in the general completion guidelines.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grant-agreement-examples-for-the-social-and-affordable-homes-programme-2026-to-2036 11:16 All Grant Agreement examples for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036 have been replaced with updated versions. Due to recent changes made to the Construction Industry Reform Manual, drafting of the Construction Industry Scheme condition in all the grant agreements has been amended.  Changes have also been made to the Reconciliation conditions within the Strategic Partnership grant agreements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-an-employment-tribunal-claim-details-of-a-hearing-to-be-sent-t423 11:14 Updated the guidance on how to respond to a claim.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-an-employment-tribunal-claim-t422 11:14 Updated the guidance on how to respond to a claim.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sailing-a-pleasure-craft-that-is-arriving-in-the-uk 11:11 Updated the ‘Declaring a pleasure craft that you’re importing’ section to explain that owners of vessels designed or adapted for recreation or pleasure use must now complete form C384 (Vessels) on arrival in the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notes-for-submitting-a-return-under-section-887-of-the-income-tax-act-2007-on-a-spreadsheet-industrial-and-provident-society-ips-5fa 11:04 Removed ‘if you receive a statutory notice from HMRC’, as you do not need to have received one.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preparing-a-hydrogeological-impact-assessment 10:54 Removed the list of appropriate accreditations for someone carrying out a HRA to avoid confusion if the accreditation held was not on the list. Instead, added that the appropriate accreditation must be specialising in hydrogeology.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:53 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:53 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-money-laundering-supervision 10:50 Webinar link for ‘how to register for anti-money laundering supervision’ updated. New webinar link and important information for users added for ‘what is the Informants Scheme when reporting tax fraud or avoidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/spoliation-advisory-panel-pool-of-experts 10:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2026-to-2027-postgraduate-masters-document-return-form 10:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2026-to-2027-postgraduate-masters-uk-passport-details-form 10:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2026-to-2027-postgraduate-masters-uk-employment-form 10:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2026-to-2027-student-finance-application-forms-and-notes-for-postgraduate-masters-students 10:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation