UK Government advice update diffs

2025-12-22

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 14:38 Timescales have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/attending-an-inland-border-facility 14:38 Updated Holyhead Christmas and New Year opening times, Holyhead will be closed from 10pm on 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 7am on 26 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-announces-date-of-spring-forecast 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 14:22 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:20 Update to navigation issues. Teddington Barge Lock fully operational.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka 14:16 Updated information on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah (‘Warnings and insurance’).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/wpp-appointed-to-be-uk-governments-lead-media-agency 14:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/academies-chart-of-accounts 14:10 We have updated the chart of accounts spreadsheets, the account code guidance and the guide to adopting the academies chart of accounts. There are changes to academy top-slices on codes 530990 and 835170, and to the accounts return mapping for code 525600 (teaching school hub other income).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-national-professional-qualification-npq 14:00 Recruitment for the autumn 2025 NPQ cohort has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-for-national-professional-qualifications-npqs 14:00 Recruitment for the autumn 2025 NPQ cohort has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights 14:00 Added a link to the page: Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/citizens-rights-specialised-committee-meeting-18-december-2025-joint-statement 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-appoints-interim-commissioners-to-the-ehrc 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/boom-lifts-and-baubles-keeping-britains-festive-spirit-aloft 13:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-countervailing-duty-on-optical-fibre-cables-from-china 13:45 The additional codes in ‘Table 1’ have been updated to ensure consistency across both anti-dumping and countervailing duties.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghan-resettlement-programme-policy-guidance 13:44 Updated to show that the schemes have closed to new applications and to reflect the new policy on extensions. Expanded the guidance on immediate and additional family members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-anti-dumping-duties-on-optical-fibre-cables-from-china 13:44 The additional codes in ‘Table 1’ have been updated to ensure consistency across both anti-dumping and countervailing duties.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ln8-3yn-lincolnshire-pork-co-ltd-environmental-permit-issued-eprgp3828lka001 13:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-guides-for-fisheries-management-participation 13:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/emergency-and-security-arrangements-at-dounreay 13:36 “Dounreay’s Hazard Evaluation Consequence Assessment (HECA)” has been substituted for “The Dounreay emergency plan”

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notice-definitive-anti-dumping-duty-on-certain-excavators-originating-from-china 13:30 ‘Trade remedies notice 2025/25: anti-dumping duty on certain excavators originating from China (reconsideration)’ was added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 13:22 Update for 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/saf-mandate-crop-derived-sustainable-aviation-fuel 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 12:58 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2842

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 12:54 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2740

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukeu-summit-key-documentation 12:30 Added the document: Outcome of the exploratory discussions on the possible participation of the United Kingdom in the European Union’s internal electricity market

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/notification-of-intention-to-prepare-environmental-delivery-plans 12:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/martyns-law-regulator-preparations 12:29 Updated with correct legislation.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 12:28 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2573

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clarifying-information-imports-of-live-animals-iin-gen5 12:28 Added guidance on how to complete certificate GBHC164 (Bovine semen from Canada).In box 6 ‘country and place of loading’, the date of departure of the consignment should be added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/get-flood-warnings 12:23 Updated section 3.2 of the ‘adding location guidance’ and added an extra section to the ‘adding contact guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 12:22 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2450

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:22 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3183

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/packaging-producer-responsibility-monitoring-plan-2026 12:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-proposes-to-accept-remedies-in-pastry-deal 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250141-16-18-cherry-lane-bristol-bs1-3ng 11:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/serious-fraud-office-and-five-eyes-on-foreign-bribery-indicators 11:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fisheries-bilateral-agreement-with-the-faroe-islands-for-north-east-atlantic-mackerel-in-2026 11:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/young-people-and-work-report-call-for-evidence 11:57 Welsh large print PDF added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/spain-registering-as-a-resident-and-getting-a-tie 11:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/pertussis-the-green-book-chapter-24 11:50 Updated to align with published guidance on occupational pertussis vaccination of healthcare workers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-notifiable-disease 11:47 Added video: ‘How to report a notifiable disease to UKHSA’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh 11:40 New information about potential travel disruption on 25 December (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-treasury-public-appointments-privacy-notice 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-protection-information-rights-requests-privacy-notice 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/freedom-of-information-act-and-environmental-information-regulations-requests-privacy-notice 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correspondence-privacy-notice 11:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sk17-9rz-mastermelt-refining-services-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprbl1312iev015 11:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3 11:25 The following professional body has been added, with effect from 6 April 2025: ‘ACI UK Financial Markets Association’.The following professional bodies have been amended: from ‘Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (allow relief under section 343 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA 2003))’ to ‘Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (allow tax relief under section 343 ITEPA 2003)’, from ‘British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons (where the subscription includes membership fees to the International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy only the proportion relating to the British Association is allowable)’ to ‘British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons (included membership fees paid to the IAVH are not allowable)’, from ‘British Machine Vision Association (full title British Machine Vision Association and Society for Pattern Recognition Medical Association) (J)’ to ‘British Machine Vision Association and Society for Pattern Recognition Medical Association (J)’ from ‘British Medical Laser Association (allow tax relief for annual subscriptions to BMLA and ELA – no tax relief for journal subscription)’ to ‘British Medical Laser Association (allow tax relief for annual subscription to BMLA and ELA – journal subscription not allowed)’,from ‘British Psychoanalytic Society (annual subscription normally includes annual subscriptions to (1) Institute of Psychoanalysis (2) International Psychoanalytical Association)’ to ‘British Psychoanalytic Society (allow tax relief for subscriptions to the IoP and IPA)’, from ‘Costs Lawyer Standards Board (allow tax relief under section 343 ITEPA 2003 for the fee payable to the CLSB on applying for a Costs Lawyer practising certificate)’ to ‘Costs Lawyer Standards Board (allow tax relief for the fee payable to CLSB for a practising certificate (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’, from ‘Education Workforce Council (allow the fee payable in respect of the entry or retention of a name on the register (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’ to ‘Education Workforce Council (allow the fee payable for entry or retention of a name in the register (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’, from ‘European Federation of National Engineering Associations (known as FEANI – subscriptions paid every 5 years – tax relief allowable each year on 1/5 of the payment)’ to ‘European Federation of National Engineering Associations (allow tax relief each year on 1/5 of subscription paid every 5 years)’, from ‘Farriers Registration Council (allow the fee payable for the entry or retention of a name on the register (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’ to ‘Farriers Registration Council (allow the fee payable for entry or retention of a name in the register (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’, from ‘General Chiropractic Council (allow the fee payable in respect of the retention of a name in the register (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’ to ‘General Chiropractic Council (allow the fee payable for the retention of a name in the register (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’, from ‘General Teaching Council for England (allow the fee payable in respect of the retention of a name in the register (section 343 ITEPA 2003))’ to ‘General Teaching Council for England (allow fee payable for the retention of a name in the register ― section 343 ITEPA 2003)’ and from ‘Royal College of Nursing (J)’ to ‘Royal College of Nursing (J) (Nursing Standard)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-welfare-strategy-for-england 11:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/housing-benefit-circulars-affecting-guidance-manuals 11:04 Added A14/2025 to HB circulars affecting guidance manuals A4, A5, BP3, BW3

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-regulation-construction-products 11:03 Link added to new government consultation where MHCLG are seeking views on government’s proposals for regulatory reform and the development of a single construction regulator.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/uk-reach-extending-dossier-submission-deadlines-for-transitional-registrations 11:00 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/more-people-taking-control-of-their-tax-as-hmrc-app-use-surges 10:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/south-korea-doctors 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/newborn-and-infant-physical-examination-annual-learning-framework 10:41 Removed reference to screening helpdesk.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/black-maternal-health-government-response-to-the-health-and-social-care-committee 10:28 Updated to include revised web accessible and print ready PDFs with a correction note. This explains that the contact details on the copyright page have now been added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:26 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 22 December2025. Change to Blakes reach.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nhs-population-screening-data-requests-and-research 10:18 Updated call-out box at top of page to include information on data and research applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tax-free-savings-newsletter-19 10:06 Updated ‘Section 5. Lifetime ISAs’ to confirm that you can still open a Lifetime ISA and that existing account holders can continue to save under the current rules as long as they want.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 10:01 Updated information for Brazil, Cote d’Ivoire and France

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fuel-margins-remain-persistently-high-and-this-is-not-explained-by-operating-costs-cma-finds 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/crayfish-apply-for-permission-to-trap 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/salmon-and-sea-trout-apply-for-a-net-fishing-licence 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/eel-and-elver-apply-for-permission-to-catch-by-net-or-trap 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lamprey-and-smelt-apply-for-permission-to-catch-by-net-or-trap 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/near-miss-at-helpston-level-crossing 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/anniversary-statement-atr-72-212-a-g-cmmk 09:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-registration-fees 09:55 This guidance has been updated to reflect fee changes from 1 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/martyns-law-regulator-preparations 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/regional-flood-and-coastal-committee-chair-appointments--6 09:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/healthcare-regulator-suggests-simple-winter-wellness-choices-to-keep-you-safe-this-cough-and-cold-season 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mmr-patient-group-direction-pgd-template 09:47 Added version 7.0, see page 3 for change history.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 09:46 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr9-5jf-t-m-a-bark-supplies-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwe1698abv002 09:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvla-privacy-policy 09:01 Updated bullet point within the introduction section, under ‘Who we may share personal information with’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/clean-heat-market-mechanism-report-online-get-credits 09:00 Guidance relevant to the CHMM scheme has been updated to include the requirements of year 2 of the CHMM scheme and address issues identified during the registration process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clean-heat-market-mechanism-compliance-enforcement-and-appeals 09:00 Guidance relevant to the CHMM scheme has been updated to include the requirements of year 2 of the CHMM scheme and address issues identified during the registration process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clean-heat-market-mechanism-fossil-fuel-boiler-sales-targets-and-credits 09:00 Guidance relevant to the CHMM scheme has been updated to include the requirements of year 2 of the CHMM scheme and address issues identified during the registration process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clean-heat-market-mechanism-who-it-applies-to-annual-tasks 09:00 Guidance relevant to the CHMM scheme has been updated to include the requirements of year 2 of the CHMM scheme and address issues identified during the registration process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dbs-christmas-and-new-year-opening-times-2025 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-traffic-commissioner-appointed-in-scotland 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/my-safety-smart-connected-products 08:43 Assets translated into Welsh and stakeholder toolkit added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 08:36 Updated Dr Houghton and Dr Moran to Temporarily unavailable.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fourteenth-annual-japan-uk-nuclear-dialogue 01:43 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/plug-in-vehicle-grant-portal-guidance 00:01 Updated ECG portal guidance to clarify eligibility rules, validation requirements, audit process, and responsibilities for dealers and manufacturers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-apply-for-vehicle-eligibility-for-the-electric-car-grant 00:01 Guidance updated to reflect OZEV’s responsibility in relation to assessing vehicle eligibility.

Guidance and regulation

2025-12-21

/government/news/defra-announces-biggest-animal-welfare-reforms-in-a-generation 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-21-december-2025 17:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 16:02 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry flock near Market Rasen, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/131) on 21 December 2025. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:18 21 December 2025 until further notice. Teddington Lock closed due to damage to Barge Lock head gates from debris. Engineers expected on site 22 December. No passage through Teddington lock is possible at this time.

Guidance and regulation

2025-12-20

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:56 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock near Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire (AIV 2025/129) on 20 December 2025. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second large commercial poultry flock near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/130) on 20 December 2025. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.19 December 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Lakenheath, West Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV2025 /70), the surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:24 19 December 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding a premises near Feltwell, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/90), the surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 19:18 Fifteen new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England and Wales between 16 and 19 December 2025.The cases were in Kent, Cornwall, Cheshire, Powys, Derbyshire, Wrexham, Somerset, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater Manchester and Cumbria.

News and communications

/government/publications/bird-flu-licence-to-move-and-spread-used-poultry-litter-manure-and-slurry-in-a-protection-or-surveillance-zone 13:44 There is a new version of this licence. This licence is valid from 10:25 on 20 December 2025 until it is suspended or revoked in writing and revokes and replaces the EXD353 (HPAI)(EW) licence that came into force at 10:20 on 19 December 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-general-licence-for-the-movement-of-poultry-carcases-for-disposal-from-premises-in-a-protection-zone-in-england-exd339hpaie 13:24 There is a new version of this licence. This licence is valid from 10:20 on 20 December 2025 until it is suspended or revoked in writing and revokes and replaces the EXD539(HPAI)(EW) licence that came into force at 15:40 on 4 December 2025.  

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-licence-to-move-table-eggs-into-within-or-out-of-a-protection-or-surveillance-zone-in-england-scotland-or-wales-exd243aigb 12:51 There is an updated version of this licence. This licence is valid from 19:45pm on 19 December 2025 and revokes and replaces EXD243(HPAI)(GB) which came into force at 15:45pm on 25 November 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:44 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 20 December 2025. Change to up stream of Blakes lock only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/taxpayer-cash-protected-as-crackdown-on-rogue-landlords-expands 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/seamless-streaming-for-festive-journeys-with-south-western-railways-super-wifi-trial 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-19

/government/speeches/libyas-political-deadlock-continues-to-deny-its-people-the-democratic-choice-economic-opportunity-and-security-they-deserve-uk-statement-at-the-un 18:43 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:35 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding a premises near Feltwell, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/90), the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 17:20 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-detainees-property-before-being-removed-from-the-uk 17:11 ‘Management of Property’ guidance updated with the following: updated reference to section 51 of the Immigration Act 2016, as amended by section 44 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia 16:59 Updated with information about the escalating border conflict with Thailand (See ‘Border with Thailand’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/considering-immigration-status-and-deciding-enforcement-action 16:54 Updated to reflect changes to Home Office systems that have been replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents 16:51 Fees you can charge as part of a tenancy – Sections on council tax and TV licence payments added into ‘Utilities and other bills’ to detail the separate rules for these services.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/fees-you-can-charge-as-part-of-a-tenancy 16:51 Sections on council tax and TV licence payments added into ‘Utilities and other bills’ to detail the separate rules for these services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/potential-risks-from-transfer-slabs-in-buildings 16:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/use-of-force-for-adults-in-detention 16:45 Updated the use of force for adults in detention document to update a reference to Section 51 of the Immigration Act 2016, as amended by section 44 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-remarks-at-the-greek-mfa 16:43 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender 16:35 Updated information

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Updated page, added 19 December update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/share-your-skills-stakeholder-toolkit 16:27 Updated to reflect that this guidance will expire and updated the stakeholder toolkit to remove out of date assets.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-human-rights-judgments-2024-to-2025 16:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/code-confident-pack 16:13 B&M supplier helpline and Code training provider details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-678-m-enhancement-to-the-current-support-for-maritime-training-smart-fund-and-additional-support-for-junior-officers 16:11 Updated to amendment 3,where the change is an extension to the end date to 31 March 2027

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/academies-land-and-buildings-collection-tool 16:10 Updated to reflect that the LBCT deadline has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/phone-menu-options-for-hm-land-registry 16:06 Telephone options for The portal and Business e-services updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-contact-a-retailer-cco-or-supplier-helpline 16:06 B&M supplier helpline details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-spark 16:05 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-25-november-2025-to-8-december-2025 16:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/school-transport-provider-curtailed-for-failing-to-provide-bus-open-data 15:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:58 EU Vessel list for UK Waters Access 2025 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vapc-london-meeting-minutes 15:54 ‘VAPC London: meeting minutes 17 September 2025’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta18-8nt-pattemores-transport-crewkerne-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprnp3127sxa001 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-chair-appointed-to-the-board-of-royal-botanic-gardens-kew 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure 15:36 Guidance on ‘identifying people at risk’ updated to reflect changes to Home Office systems that have been replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/air-pollution-and-development-advice-for-local-authorities 15:32 Clarified the instructions for checking that measures result in an emissions reduction.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-fisheries-management-plan-updates 15:32 Friday 19 December 2025 update – King Scallop FMP added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education 15:24 Added a link to an RSE toolkit for FE providers to ‘Annex B: resources for Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tobacco-duty-rate-changes 15:24 The ‘Exchequer Impact’ section has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/children-and-families-grant-determination-2025-to-2026-no2 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/year-2-illustrative-waste-disposal-fees-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging 15:22 Welsh translation amended to align with English.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-italy-young-leaders-programme-2025-edition 15:22 The deadline for applications for this round of Young Leaders’ programme is extended to 11 January 2026! Apply now!

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:20 2026 EU Vessel List for Jersey Waters Access added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 15:20 FAQ 176 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20258257372 15:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/packuk-specifying-material-subcategories-under-regulation-7-11 15:16 Updated to include information about material sub-categories for Year 4 (2028 to 2029) of EPR for packaging.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/hmrc-revises-interest-rates-for-late-payments 15:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tenant-fees-act-amended-by-the-renters-rights-act-2025 15:13 Sections on Council tax and TV licence payments have been added into the ‘Payments for utilities, communication services and council tax’ page to detail the separate rules for these services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 15:10 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returns-preparation 15:09 Updated the arranging removal guidance to reflect changes to Home Office systems that have been replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-approves-lenacapavir-for-the-prevention-of-sexually-transmitted-hiv-1-infection 15:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hu12-8ga-saltend-cogeneration-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3539lev012 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ministry-of-justice-data-first 15:04 Addition of the offender assessments data catalogue

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b61-0qt-nrs-bromsgrove-aggregates-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3325lqa001 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-hmrc-interest-rates-for-late-and-early-payments 14:57 The interest rates for late and early payments have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-strongly-condemns-the-recent-coup-in-guinea-bissau-and-the-attempted-coup-in-benin-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 14:55 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/vehicle-emissions-carbon-tool-vecat 14:52 Vehicle emissions carbon tool (VECAT) updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/designated-standards-new-or-amended-notices-of-publication 14:51 Proposals to amend added for active implantable medical devices, in vitro diagnostic medical devices, and medical devices.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:48 Reporting requirements attachments under Offshore Chemicals Regulations 2002 (as amended) updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/transporting-animals-in-great-britain 14:47 Added sample versions of the animal transporter authorisation documents, vehicle approval certificate and animal transport certificate of competence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 14:44 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU, with the exception of honey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/management-of-health-and-safety-in-defence-chapter-28-confined-spaces-jsp-375-volume-1 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/management-of-health-and-safety-in-defence-chapter-4-workplace-inspections-jsp-375-volume-1 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-fill-in-and-submit-your-vat-return-vat-notice-70012 14:39 Replaced calculation explanation text for box 5 in section ‘3.6 Filling in box 5 Box’ under sub header ‘Box 5 net VAT to pay to HMRC or reclaim’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-the-green-book-chapter-14a 14:38 Updated citation on page 14.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/germany-passes-new-law-to-crack-down-on-people-smuggling-to-uk 14:38 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 14:34 Updated ‘Remediable Service Statement (RSS) Delivery Update’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-with-common-risks-in-transfer-pricing-approaches-gfc7 14:34 Added new section 2.2.8 in ‘Common compliance risks (part 2)’, covering value chain analysis in functional analysis. Added new section 3.8 in ‘Indicators of transfer pricing policy design risk (part 3)’, which covers risks specific to offshore procurement hubs. Updated ‘Purpose, audience and use’ to reflect legislative changes from Budget 2025, which may affect the context of these guidelines.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:33 Update to navigation issues. Vessel obstruction upstream of Godstow Bridge now cleared from navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/public-authorities-fraud-error-and-recovery-act-dwp-codes-of-practice-verifying-eligibility-in-the-welfare-system-obtaining-information-and-recov 14:27 English large print PDF updated and Welsh large print PDF added.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/guinea 14:26 New information about presidential elections in Guinea (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 14:24 Updated list with Ipsos project: Experiences and circumstances of Move to Universal Credit customers who were not expected to work when claiming Universal Credit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-effects-of-air-pollution 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-death-overview-panels-contacts 14:17 Updated the contact phone numbers for Bolton, Salford and Wigan.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan 14:14 Updated following an incident near Taipei Main Station and in Zhongshan shopping district, central Taipei (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-accounts-return 14:09 Updated ‘Academies accounts return 2024 to 2025: Excel workbook’ to revise the company number dropdown menu for trusts.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/en10-6ey-j-murphy-sons-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmb3242kfa001 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl51-9tl-galliford-try-construction-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3723mxa001 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2025 14:06 OSPAR annual reporting on the phase-out of hazardous substances

News and communications

/government/news/prime-minister-seeks-a-new-social-and-behavioural-scientist-to-join-the-council-for-science-and-technology 14:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/accounting-officers-appointed-by-hm-treasury-july-2013 14:03 Update made to: National Infrastructure Commission and Service Transformation Authority.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bats-complete-a-declaration-for-a-mitigation-licence-application-a13 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-tachograph-centre-special-notice-03-25 13:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/liverpool-man-prosecuted-for-lying-to-sia-about-convictions 13:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cica-christmas-and-new-year-opening-hours-2025-26 13:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/knowledge-of-life-and-language-in-the-uk 13:23 New ‘Certificates’ section added to include Postgraduate Certificates (PGCert). Clarification added to ‘Evidence of physical or mental condition’ section about exemption requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-681-m-amendment-1-fire-safety-and-storage-of-small-electric-powered-craft-on-yachts 13:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 13:04 Link added to the advert for Council for Science and Technology Member.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-patlib-network 13:03 Aberdeen Patent library has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/january-2026-catch-limit-review 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/high-speed-rail-london-west-midlands-bill-register-of-undertakings-and-assurances 12:56 Updated HS2 Phase One register of undertakings and assurances and HS2 Phase One register of undertakings and assurances change log.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/toponymic-factfiles 12:51 ‘Belgium, Ireland, Norway and Romania: toponymic factfile’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-april-to-june-2024 12:49 The data has been updated to include the page on Ministers’ meetings, which was previously omitted due to an administrative error.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 12:48 Appeals to the appointed person diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-tca-specialised-committee-decisions-on-road-transport 12:47 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ip-crime-and-enforcement-for-businesses 12:47 Company ‘MarqVision’ added to The UK IP Crime Group HTML.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-quota-trading-and-swaps 12:44 2025 trades to date added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/additional-information-ai-statement-codes-for-data-element-22-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 12:40 Additional Information code GEN45 has been amended to remove the short-shipment workaround. Short-shipments should be using the dedicated Additional Information code SHORT instead.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/increased-access-to-justice-for-claimants-to-take-on-powerful-organisations-in-court 12:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/victim-witness-care-unit-vwcu 12:31 Added information about Christmas and bank holiday closures to the “Contact the VWCU” section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-varieties-and-seeds-gazette-2020 12:29 Added the special editions for November and December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 12:26 Added 2026 harvest procedures for annual ryegrass and forage rape (with appendices). Updated the 2026 harvest procedures for cereals and sunflower, and the appendices for forage and grain maize.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-the-statutory-market-values-for-oil 12:25 Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas market values for category 1 crudes for November 2025 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sy11-4lp-david-and-lucy-woollam-environmental-permit-issued-eprkp3122lha001 12:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 12:17 Cuttlefish Market Sampling Report 2025 added.

Guidance and regulation