UK Government advice update diffs

2025-04-30

/government/publications/clinical-impact-awards-2025-assessors-guide 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/income-record-viewer-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 15:05 Planned downtime from 7pm on Friday 23 May 2025 to 7am on Tuesday 27 May 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-growth-zones-expression-of-interest 15:04 AI Growth Zones: expression of interest closed on 28 February 2025. The formal AI Growth Zones application process opened on 30 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sfo-opens-european-data-centre-bribery-investigation 15:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/external-reviews-of-governance-whats-involved 14:54 Minor formatting, style and terminology changes. Updated links to the latest governance guidance and to sector guidance to support external reviews of governance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-and-security-exporting-event-and-exhibition-support 14:54 New event added (Intersec KSA) to the exhibition event calendar.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-legal-cost-framework 14:51 Ben Hoare Bell LLP added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-of-civil-service-commissioners-for-northern-ireland 14:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-seed-potato-classification-scheme 14:39 Updated the Explanatory guide to the Seed Potato Classification Scheme and Approved Stock Scheme (PDF).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-prompt-payment-data-2023-to-2024 14:32 Quarter 4 update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ai-growth-zones 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/defence-secretary-statement-to-the-house-of-commons--2 14:17 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/niger 14:00 Updated information about the security situation in Niger, including kidnapping (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-employment-status-for-tax 14:00 The check employment status for tax tool has been amended to simplify the language. We have removed information for some customers where special rules apply and covered this within the tool itself. Useful links have also been included for related guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/changes-to-the-routine-childhood-schedule-letter 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 13:50 Information about VAT returns and payments research and HMRC customer letters research has been added. The start and end dates for the traders and intermediaries research panel have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sudan 13:45 Addition of information about airlines operating out of Port Sudan Airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/businesses-commended-for-exceptional-workplace-support-of-disabled-people-in-award-ceremony 13:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/category-b-project-supported-incatema-agricultural-developments-cameroon 13:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/affirmation-of-marital-status 13:30 Replaced form with an updated version.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/afghan-resettlement-programme-policy-guidance 13:30 Updated the section on education and healthcare payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/warning-issued-against-unauthorised-building-work-in-bassetlaw 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/moving-rest-of-world-sheepmeat-poultry-and-beef-to-northern-ireland 13:17 ‘The Northern Ireland sub-pot quota numbers’ attachment has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2945-north-korea-import-sanctions 13:14 Amendments made to the ‘Trade sanctions licences’ section of the HTML document, relating to processes, import licenses and sanctions. Links and contact details updated in the ‘Enquiries’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2946-iran-nuclear-weapons-import-sanctions 13:14 Amendments made to the ‘Trade sanctions licences’ section of the HTML document, relating to processes, import licenses, sanctions and due diligence. Links and contact details updated in the ‘Enquiries’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2948-libya-import-sanctions 13:14 Amendments made to the ‘Trade sanctions licences’ section of the HTML document, relating to processes, import licenses, sanctions and due diligence. Links and contact details updated in the ‘Enquiries’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2950-somalia-import-sanctions 13:14 Amendments made to the ‘Trade sanctions licences’ section of the HTML document, relating to processes, import licenses, sanctions and due diligence. Links and contact details updated in the ‘Enquiries’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2952-belarus-import-sanctions 13:14 Amendments made to the ‘Trade sanctions licences’ section of the HTML document, relating to processes, import licenses, sanctions and due diligence. Links and contact details updated in the ‘Enquiries’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 13:12 Added Tree Health Clinic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 13:11 Updated to add and remove products from the list. Added: Ventavis 10micrograms/ml nebuliser solution 1ml ampoules with Breelib – Iloprost 10micrograms/1ml nebuliser liquid ampoules with device. Removed: NovoMix 30 FlexPen 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml pre-filled pens – Insulin aspart biphasic 30/70 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices; Tresiba Penfill 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges – Insulin degludec 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges; Insulatard 100 units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials – Insulin Isophane Human 100 units/ml suspension for injection vials; and Refixia 2,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials – Nonacog beta pegol 2,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet 13:07 Factsheet reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/furniture-and-furnishings-fire-safety-regulations 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/visa-matches-handling-asylum-claims-from-uk-visa-applicants-instruction 13:01 Added a new section on Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/rules-for-gcse-qualifications-in-british-sign-language 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/ofqual-launches-next-phase-in-british-sign-language-gcse-development 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3 12:58 The following professional bodies have been added with effect from 6 April 2024 European Corporate Governance Institute and International Society of Geriatric Oncology. The entry for Institute for Systems Engineering (IfSE) has been changed for the transfer of membership of INCOSE to IfSE to be completed by the end of September 2025 – allows you to claim tax relief for INCOSE UK membership up to 5 April 2026. Plastic Surgeons British Association of has been removed but you can still claim for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons British Association of.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-funding-regulations-for-post-16-provision 12:43 We have added the funding rules for 16 to 19 provision 2025 to 2026 guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-biot-guidance 12:38 Updated the section on getting help making an application with information on the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-allocation-statement-guides 12:35 We’ve updated this page to explain that we aim to revise 16 to 19 funding allocation statements in June 2025 to incorporate the 5% T Level uplift we announced on 23 April. The rates in your current 16 to 19 funding allocation statements do not contain the uplift.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/16-to-19-funding-information-for-2025-to-2026 12:34 We’ve updated this page to explain that we aim to revise 16 to 19 funding allocation statements in June 2025 to incorporate the 5% T Level uplift we announced on 23 April. The rates in your current 16 to 19 funding allocation statements do not contain the uplift.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 12:24 Bell Weir Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-your-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licences-online 12:24 Added information about how to participate in research to help improve water abstraction services.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/water-management-apply-for-a-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licence 12:23 Added information about how to participate in research to help improve water abstraction services.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-abstract-water 12:22 Added information about how to participate in research to help improve water abstraction services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hmrc-launches-new-online-interactive-help-for-compliance-checks 12:22 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/belize 12:18 New information added about air travel (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-based-crypto-business-shut-down-following-worldwide-complaints 12:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/using-a-veteran-card-as-a-service-leaver 12:14 Updated page to list new use cases.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukhsa-commercial-and-partnerships 12:09 updated PDF file with detail changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivering-the-4ps-under-the-digital-markets-competition-regime 12:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/criminal-injuries-compensation-scheme-review-2020 12:02 Letter to the Justice Select Committee to conclude the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review: 2020 consultation published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/homes-for-ukraine-funding-october-to-december-2024 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-cmas-approach-to-the-new-consumer-enforcement-regime 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/three-trustees-appointed-to-the-imperial-war-museum 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/planning-guidance-letters-to-chief-planning-officers 11:47 Added Planning update newsletter (30 April 2025).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-online-for-a-felling-licence 11:34 Removed the invitation for testing the new application system as the time period has expired.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:34 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:32 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation 11:21 Updated the Thames groundwater situation for 29 April 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/book-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser-exam 11:14 Updated what happens after you have applied to book an exam. Added information about how to change or cancel your booking and getting your exam results.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/families-to-get-more-choice-over-home-upgrades 11:13 Added link to Boiler Upgrade Scheme consultation.

News and communications

/government/news/new-chief-executives-appointed-to-lead-tra 11:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-course-directory 11:09 Updated the course directory for the University of Chichester, which now offers only 8-week mathematics courses, and for the University of East London and Barr Beacon SCITT, which are not currently recruiting.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/roundtable-to-help-turbo-charge-scotlands-agriculture-industry 11:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators 11:04 A link to ‘Get help if HMRC contacts you about a compliance check’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nationality-forms-guide 11:01 Updated the good character section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/boiler-upgrade-scheme-and-certification-requirements-for-clean-heat-schemes 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/door-supervisor-convicted-for-working-with-revoked-licence 10:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 10:41 Added 4 events for the recently opened tree and seed production grants: Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) knowledge transfer webinars, Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) ‘how to apply’ webinar, Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG) ‘how to apply’ webinar and Seed Sourcing Grant (SSG) ‘how to apply’ webinar.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-foreign-office-posts 10:34 April 2025 update to Foreign Office Posts

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/24-advanced-learning-loans-funding-information-letter-templates 10:30 We have added the learning and funding information guidance and letters for academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:29 Updated closure notice for Teddington Lock – please see the notice for more information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/teddington-barge-lock-repairs-2025-river-closure-notice 10:27 Updated information for Teddington Lock closure – please see notice for more information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 10:25 Planned downtime from 6:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 7 May 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:24 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 30 April 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 10:22 Added ‘MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 5 to 11 May 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 10:22 Added ‘Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 12 to 16 May 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-the-charity-commission-appoints-interim-managers 10:18 Updated the Code of Practice to clarify what happens if a practitioner moves firms and when the Commission may remove a firm from the list. When the Commission may be required by law to share interim manager reports with the First-tier Tribunal (Charity) and appellants and the payment of costs of giving evidence to the First-tier Tribunal (Charity).

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/what-to-expect-if-you-are-in-the-express-financial-remedy-pilot 10:05 Added a Welsh version of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rates-and-formula 10:05 We have added the DfE funded adult skills fund: funding rates and formula guidance for 2025 to 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-rates-and-formula 10:05 We have updated the 16 to 19 funding: 2025 to 2026 rates and formula guide with new T Level funding rates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-upgrade-grant-phase-2 10:05 Updated HUG Phase 2: Local authority data collection template.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-service-pensions-and-judicial-offices-act-amending-directions-april-2025 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-penalties-for-inaccuracies-in-returns-or-documents-ccfs7a 10:00 Updated ‘Penalties for inaccuracies in returns and documents – CC/FS7A’ to include a section for ‘More information online about compliance checks’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-alternative-dispute-resolution-ccfs21 10:00 The ‘Alternative dispute resolution – CC/FS21’ page attachment has been updated to include a section for ‘More information online about compliance checks’. The section for ‘If you need help’ has also been updated to ‘If you need extra support’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-checking-a-customers-tax-position-ccfs2 10:00 Updated ‘Information notices – CC/FS2’ document to include a section for ‘More information online about compliance checks’. The section for ‘If you need help’ has also been updated to ‘If you need extra support’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-information-about-compliance-checks-ccfs1a 10:00 Updated ‘About compliance checks – CC/FS1A’ to include a section on ‘More information online about compliance checks’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-trustees-appointed-to-the-natural-history-museum-board-for-four-year-terms-commencing-17-march-2025 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/fraud-bill-to-save-15-billion-progresses-to-the-lords 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/interim-report-012025-collision-between-passenger-trains-near-talerddig 09:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/change-a-charitys-details 09:53 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-complete-form-chv1 09:53 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-solicitor-and-public-trustee-privacy-notices 09:39 Privacy notices updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-help-if-hmrc-contacts-you-about-a-compliance-check 09:30 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/antenatal-maternity-services-annual-standards-return-2023-to-24 09:30 Publishing the 2024-25 template

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sickle-cell-and-thalassaemia-highlow-prevalence-laboratory-return-2023-to-24 09:30 Publishing the 2024-25 template

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electric-vehicle-charging-device-statistics-information 09:30 Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics: pre release-access updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-fasp-screening-laboratory-annual-standards-return-2023-to-24 09:30 Updated with 2024-25 template

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-fasp-diagnostic-laboratory-annual-standards-return-2023-to-24 09:30 2024-25 template released

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fuel-poverty-sub-regional-methodology-and-documentation 09:30 Updated sub-regional methodology handbook.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccine-update-issue-357-april-2025 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-blood-spot-child-health-records-department-chrd-annual-standards-return-2023-to-24 09:30 Publishing of the 2024-25 template

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-blood-spot-laboratory-annual-standardscondition-specific-return-2023-to-24 09:30 Publishing of the 2024-25 template

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/rsh-publishes-regulatory-judgements-for-18-social-landlords 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/experienced-practitioners-vital-for-educating-youngest-children 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk 09:14 Heads of mission list updated for April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/claim-back-income-tax-on-a-flexibly-accessed-pension-death-benefit-payment-p55db 09:06 A link has been added to find out when you can expect to receive a reply from HMRC to a query or request you’ve made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/training-providers-how-to-offer-the-heat-training-grant-for-heat-networks 09:00 The Heat Training Grant for heat networks is now open to training providers to register to offer the grant.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-skills-programme 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-skills-programme-privacy-notice 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-investment-accelerator-competition-successful-projects 09:00 Successful projects list updated with the latest award winner.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 09:00 Added OVS note 2025/32: Optional use of importer declarations for certain ABPs from EU countries.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/european-first-semiconductor-facility-launches-in-southampton 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tn19-7bg-mr-eric-sandor-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3548kpa001 08:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-networks-regulation-technical-standards 08:54 HNTAS is due to launch in 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl4-8jx-kier-transportation-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3846kja001 08:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-49-uk-statement-on-spain 08:27 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7093 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/guyana 01:56 Updated information about ongoing protests in Georgetown and other locations across Guyana (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-on-air-strike-against-houthi-military-facility-in-yemen-29-april-2025 00:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/universal-credit-recoverable-hardship-payments-rhps 00:15 The most that can be taken from your Universal Credit payment to repay a hardship payment has changed from 25% to 15% of your Universal Credit standard allowance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-out-about-money-taken-off-your-universal-credit-payment 00:15 The most that can normally be taken from your Universal Credit payment to repay a debt has changed from 25% to 15% of your Universal Credit standard allowance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-rented-housing--2 00:15 The most that can be taken from your Universal Credit payment to pay rent arrears has changed from 20% to 15% of your Universal Credit standard allowance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mayoral-renewables-fund 00:01 Applications for the Mayoral Renewables Fund are now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/universal-credit-change-brings-420-boost-to-over-a-million-households 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/families-to-get-more-choice-over-home-upgrades 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/investors-and-local-authorities-gear-up-as-ai-growth-zone-delivery-gathers-speed 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-04-29

/government/news/councils-to-seize-and-crush-fly-tipping-vehicles-to-clean-up-britain 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/putins-latest-announcement-for-a-temporary-ceasefire-rings-hollow-while-russias-brutality-continues-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 22:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 21:13 Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding – second premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, Durham (AIV 2025/40) and third premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, Durham (AIV 2025/41) – the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.Following successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, County Durham (AIV 2025/31) and a second premises near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, County Durham (AIV 2025/34 formerly AIV SOS 2025/02) the 10km surveillance zone has ended.Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-is-committed-to-doing-all-we-can-to-protect-information-integrity-with-a-human-rights-based-approach-uk-statement-at-the-un 20:03 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/woodhill-prison 19:18 Social visiting time changes from 15 May 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-welcome-progress-in-syrias-political-transition-since-the-fall-of-the-assad-regime-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 19:13 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/deerbolt-prison-action-plan 18:38 New action plan published April 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/bristol-prison 18:21 Updated times for social visits on Fridays.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lowdham-grange-prison 18:21 Updated details for social visits, visiting facilities and parental consent for children’s visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/brixton-prison-action-plan 17:54 Added the letter from HMPPS acknowledging the latest Independent Review of Progress at Brixton prison by the Chief Inspector of Prisons.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/grants-standards 17:38 Updated some documents for current best practices

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notifiable-diseases-and-how-to-report-them 17:27 Added text and link to UKHSA privacy notice

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/innovative-collective-pension-funds-to-deliver-higher-incomes-and-lower-risks-for-future-pensioners 17:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 17:11 UK Vessels For External Waters Access 2025 – update

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukhsa-commercial-and-partnerships 16:54 Added snapshot pipeline update as HTML build

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/import-animal-by-products-from-the-eu-to-great-britain 16:54 From 30 April 2025, EU traders can choose to use importer declarations for certain ABP imports. This will help the BCP correctly identify the product and reduce the chance of delays. A commercial document will still be required.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/choosing-an-sia-approved-contractor 16:53 The page has been updated with the data from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/british-steel-ministerial-direction 16:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-2024-pre-application-prospectus 16:48 Detailed Land and Rights Negotiations Tracker template added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co7-7qs-rose-builders-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3846ksa001 16:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl2-3sl-mr-alan-fenn-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsb3448kta001 16:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250087-land-between-84-and-108-ragged-hall-lane-chiswell-green-st-albans-hertfordshire-al2-3nn 16:31 St Albans City and District CouncilHertfordshire County Council Highway Authority

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ln4-4js-neville-edwards-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3548kja001 16:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/engineering-biology-sandbox-fund 16:30 Round 2 of the Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund is open for applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-must-reinvest-in-efforts-to-achieve-a-two-state-solution-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:29 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/tr9-6eg-richard-jeffery-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3948kka001 16:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ct3-1pz-karllee-construction-uk-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3446kza001 16:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-authorised-audit-providers 16:20 Added Mi Compliance Ltd to the list of auditors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-appointments 16:19 Updated ‘Nuclear Research Advisory Council’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250077-land-west-of-high-street-stebbing-additional-documents 16:11 Applicant to ECC Ecology 24 April 2025 BNG Condition Sheet – Baseline Habitats BNG Condition Sheet – Baseline Trees

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-who-is-affected-and-what-to-do 16:08 Correcting the date for submission of nation data for 2025 to 1 April 2026. Including additional guidance around reporting nation of sale data and self-managed organisation waste for 2024-2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/guyana 16:07 Updated information about ongoing protests in Georgetown and other locations across Guyana (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/sale-of-knives-executive-sanctions 16:07 Added information about Ronan’s Law.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/registration-as-british-if-your-mother-had-connection-to-a-british-overseas-territory 16:04 Updated guidance to reflect changes from Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) to Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-posters-promoting-button-battery-safety 16:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated list 30 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-details-of-a-hearing-to-be-sent-t423 15:59 Added Welsh HTML version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/16-to-19-education-financial-support-for-students 15:57 We have updated the link for the Dance and Drama awards (DaDA) guidance and added the link for the DaDA income scales guide.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/afghan-resettlement-programme 15:50 Updated with link to Afghan Resettlement Programme policy guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202511-further-sanctions-against-russia-introduced-in-april-2025 15:46 The contact details has been deleted due to duplication in the links under (Further guidance and support).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250085-1-3-high-street-bristol-bs9-3dr 15:37 1 Interested Party rep3 Consultee reps

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/chancellor-speech-at-global-innovate-summit-2025 15:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 15:06 A Certificate of Independence has been issued to United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union (UMAPs TU) by the Certification Officer.

News and communications

/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-49-uk-statement-on-lao-peoples-democratic-republic 15:01 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/somalia 15:00 Updated information for British nationals in Somalia and about recent terrorist attacks in Mogadishu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page and see ‘Terrorism in Somalia’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 15:00 Added Cereals, Field bean, Field pea, Soya bean and Spring oilseed rape to Procedures – for 2026 harvest.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250094-building-11-explore-lane-bristol-bs1-5ty 14:51 PINS to Applicant confirming procedureProcedure is written representations

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-cryptoasset-rules-to-drive-growth-and-protect-consumers 14:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/funding-and-grants-for-agroforestry 14:43 Added clarification that the Capital Grants scheme limits does not apply to capital plans or for combined agroforestry capital and CSHT revenue applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl10-5lb-holmedale-valley-limited-partial-surrender-issued-eprwp3833nws004 14:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recyclability-assessment-methodology-ram-v11 14:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help 14:35 Added North Wales to the list of places you can apply for a Domestic Abuse Protection Order.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-regime-for-cryptoassets-regulated-activities-draft-si-and-policy-note 14:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/the-treasure-of-trusteeship 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/romford-builder-banned-for-covid-loan-abuse-agrees-to-repay-money-he-should-never-have-claimed 14:16 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/reporting-to-the-national-supply-disruption-response-nsdr 14:12 Updated the contact details for the NSDR call centre.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 14:10 List of featured recalls and alerts updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grants-standards 14:05 Updated some HTML versions for most current best practice

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:01 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:01 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mergers-how-they-are-investigated 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 13:49 Under 2. Charter airlines, updated existing entries for ADM Aviation, Astonjet Malta, Exxaero GmbH (Germany), Exxaero BV (Netherlands), Jet Select LLC , MPC Holding,  Sino Jet Cayman, Tatra Jet, Transwing; added new entry for RSB Investments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-rs1-guidance 13:44 Updated the section on Good character.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfid-technical-competency-frameworks 13:43 The Climate, Environment, Infrastructure and Energy technical competency framework has been updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023 13:39 COM/3349067 decision

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/support-offer-to-international-asc-workers-whose-employers-sponsor-licence-has-been-revoked 13:35 Updated contact email addresses for London regions in ‘Table 2: list of regional partnerships for providers looking to hire displaced international workers’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 13:29 Updated Dartmoor firing times – deleted a past week and added a week.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-reserve-forces-and-cadets-association-for-wales 13:11 Updated ‘Archive news’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 13:08 Recorded webinars for NHS partial exemption and capital allowances – full expensing and 50% first year allowances have been updated. The link to register for the live webinar about Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Pillar 2 – Scope and UK compliance obligations has been removed. The recorded webinar for an overview of the VAT late submission, late payment penalties and interest changes has been removed. Information about HMRC community and agent forums has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dbs-launches-new-save-and-return-feature-for-its-barring-referral-service 13:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/leniency-and-no-action-in-cartel-cases 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/teacher-misconduct-attend-a-professional-conduct-panel-hearing-or-meeting 12:54 FN added 12 to 13 MayFN added 12 to 16 MayFN added 12 to 19 MayFN added 12 to 23 May X 2FN added 14 to 16 May X 2

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