UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-19

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2026-for-individual-returns 15:55 Updated document ‘Self Assessment Individual RIM Artefacts version 1.2’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina 15:54 Addition of information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/croatia 15:54 Addition of information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania 15:47 Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for those entering Tanzania from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-vehicles-with-fuel-energy-monitoring-devices-c2026864 15:47 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/viral-haemorrhagic-fever-acdp-algorithm-and-guidance-on-management-of-patients 15:41 Replaced ‘HCID assessment PPE’ with ‘unified HCID PPE’ throughout to reflect change in name of the PPE ensemble.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understanding-your-monthly-postponed-import-vat-statements 15:40 Information about issues with duplicated entries has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-your-import-vat-certificates 15:40 Information about when your import VAT certificate (C79) will be available has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo8-6er-the-village-hall-of-wressle-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3229mwa001 15:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr11-6px-national-trust-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3325mma001 15:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-funding-totackle-grooming-gangs-and-child-sex-abuse 15:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-access-to-vehicle-on-board-information-c20261811 15:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 15:36 Added details for Durieshill (Stirling) incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0254.N.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:30 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 and, UK vessel list for external waters 2026 published, Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-performance-and-requirements-for-vehicles-c20261808 15:29 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/tax-treatment-of-kinship-allowances-in-the-kinship-zones-pilot-scheme 15:27 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/commercial-payments-bill-factsheets 15:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enhance-your-knowledge-asset-capability 15:25 The title has been updated to use clearer, GOV.​UK style language.The opening paragraph has been revised to clearly set out who is involved. Open and close dates have been added as the key dates applicants need to know.  Eligibility is now set out directly on the page rather than linking out.The application section now makes it clear that applications are managed externally by The Helix Way. A clear “How to apply” section has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/graduate-fee-travel-expenses 15:25 Document updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/graduated-fee-calculators 15:24 Document updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/mitigating-ground-risk-in-the-construction-sector 15:24 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 15:23 Updated information for fans travelling to the World Cup 2026 (‘World Cup 2026’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/canada 15:22 Updated information for fans travelling to the World Cup 2026 (‘World Cup 2026’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 15:22 Updated information for fans travelling to the World Cup 2026 (‘World Cup 2026’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-environment-agency-national-navigation-boat-registration-charging-schemes 15:17 Updated paragraph 1.5. Prices will increase in line with the Consumer Prices Index on 1 January 2027 for the River Thames and on 1 April 2027 for the Medway navigation and the Anglian waterways. Prices will then increase annually on those dates in line with the CPI increase.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/franchise-arrangements-for-higher-education-providers 15:15 Added a link to the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 19 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fluorinated-greenhouse-gases-and-ozone-depleting-substances-charging-scheme 15:15 Updated paragraph 6. All charges increase on 1 April 2027 and on 1 April annually in line with the Consumer Prices Index.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waste-miscellaneous-charging-scheme 15:15 Updated paragraph 5A. All charges increase on 1 April 2027 and on 1 April annually in line with the Consumer Prices Index.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/creating-a-defra-account 15:10 Small text amends.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:00 Whitchurch Lock is currently closed until further notice. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b98-7ub-cobalt-health-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3750tja001 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ss7-3nh-benfleet-scrap-co-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3325suv008 14:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-information-return-filing-and-exchange-transitional-approach 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/services-cotswold-centre 14:26 Services Cotswold Centre telephone number updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/quota-application-mechanism-rules-and-how-to-apply-for-2026-english-fishing-quota 14:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/foreign-secretarys-keynote-speech-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 14:15 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 14:12 Updated the request information for movement from the bluetongue restriction zone to Scotland to live form (EXD645 (EW)).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dvsa-earned-recognition-use-the-logo 14:04 Added rules for using the 2 different sizes of logo.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/negligible-value-agreements 14:03 HMRC’s list of shares which have been declared as being worth negligible value is now valid up to and including 30 April 2026. A new company has also been added to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 14:02 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/transport-secretary-ends-era-of-neglect-on-hs2-with-thorough-reset 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/hs2-reset 14:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ukczech-republic-agreement-on-termination-of-the-agreement-between-the-uk-and-czech-and-slovak-federal-republic-for-the-promotion-and-protection-of-in 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:56 New restriction notice for Rowing on and Summer Eights (Sat 23, Wed 27, and Sat 30 May 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rowing-on-and-summer-eights-2026-river-restriction-notice 13:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/great-britain-nutrition-and-health-claims-nhc-register 13:41 Updated the ‘Great Britain nutrition and health claims register’: added one non-authorised claim (006UKNHCC for green kiwifruit powder). Added the register and annex in Excel format in addition to the OpenDocument Spreadsheets.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exporting-organic-food-from-the-uk 13:39 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-may-2026 13:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-cmas-programme-of-work-across-mobile-platforms 13:38 ‘App distribution – steering’ section updated to reflect the fact that the call for information is closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-wood-wood-products-and-bark-from-great-britain 13:38 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/speed-review-change-of-hs2-railway-specification-and-scope 13:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/export-or-move-composite-food-products 13:37 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-decisions-and-maps-published-in-2026 13:36 ROW/3262032M Nottinghamshire County Council ROW/3322875M1 Staffordshire County CouncilROW/3345267 Rotherham Borough Council ROW/3347504 Lincolnshire County CouncilROW/3349549, ROW/3352257 and ROW/3352256 Leicestershire County Council ROW/3350303 and ROW/3350304 Dorset Council ROW/3351261 Norfolk County Council ROW/3353411, ROW/3358570, ROW/3348826, ROW/3351718 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3353782 Oldham Borough Council ROW/3355381 Oxfordshire County CouncilROW/3356406 Surrey County Council ROW/3360275 Cumberland Council ROW/3361697 Stockton on Tees ROW/3368908 Telford & Wrekin

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-or-move-food-drink-and-agricultural-products 13:36 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate 13:34 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hs2-cancellation-cost-advice 13:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-overseas 13:29 Added Dr L Wilkinson to Mallorca, Spain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/plastic-packaging-tax-mechanically-recycled-plastic-packaging 13:25 updated response email address

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/summary-log-templates-for-uk-packaging-waste 13:16 Updated supplementary guidance to improve field descriptions for unrecycled packaging waste sent on, bill of lading reference number, date received by overseas reprocessor and Basel export codes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 13:14 Information about a final payment for tax credits has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-military-court-service 13:14 Updated ‘Court Martial Board Standard Operating Procedure’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3626-imports-of-garlic-from-countries-other-than-china-and-eu-member-states-under-statutory-instrument-no-20201432 13:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/valour-information-and-next-steps 13:12 Updated latest news story to include invite to information session on Round 2 development funding at 10:30 on 28 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-high-street-unit-set-up-in-nationwide-blitz-on-dodgy-shops 13:11 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 13:08 Updated information about Uganda’s declaration of an Ebola outbreak (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 13:08 Tuesday 19 May 2026 updates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3726-imports-of-rice-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 13:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-the-republic-of-moldova 13:01 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 13:00 The ‘Help test the information return service’ details have been removed as testing has now ended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/free-breakfast-clubs-grant-2025-to-2026-academic-year 13:00 Added ‘Breakfast clubs spring arrears allocations: May 2026’ and ‘Breakfast clubs summer upfront allocations: May 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-national-statement-for-the-79th-world-heath-assembly 13:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/study-post-licence-priority-service 12:56 Added a link to the further information request form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3926-milk-products-import-quota 12:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3826-imports-of-cereals-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme 12:45 In ‘Applying for funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme’ a section on ‘Decanting residents’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notifiable-diseases-and-how-to-report-them 12:41 Updated to add Hantavirus disease.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4026-imports-of-sugar-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 12:25 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 12:20 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the department capitals of Arauca and Puerto Carreno. FCDO now also advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Cauca department, except for the department capital Popayan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 12:20 Removal of one service which has already happened, addition of details of one new service, and link to a news story for a previous service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/innovative-licensing-and-access-pathway-ilap 12:19 Updated ‘Innovation Passport List’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basis-for-setting-the-discount-rates-for-calculating-cash-equivalent-transfer-values-payable-by-public-service-pension-schemes 12:17 This page has been updated to reflect new published guidance which updates the discount rates used for calculating cash equivalent transfer values payable by public service pension schemes, bringing them into line with the change to the SCAPE discount rate announced on 19 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:15 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-factsheets 12:13 Key statistics section in ‘dangerous cycling offences’ factsheet updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/international-council-for-harmonisation-of-technical-requirements-for-pharmaceuticals-for-human-use-guidelines 12:12 Added a link to ‘Q13 – Continuous Manufacturing of Drug Substances and Drug Products’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-service-pensions-2024-valuations 12:11 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/third-waste-carrier-convicted-in-environment-agency-operation 12:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/social-security-agreement-between-uk-and-the-isle-of-man 12:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 12:01 Updated the list of accredited explosives detection dog teams.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme 12:00 In ‘Applying for funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme’ a section on ‘Decanting residents’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/senior-civil-service-performance-management 12:00 Added the documents:Performance management framework for the Senior Civil Service (2026 to 2027 performance year)Supplementary Guidance: Annual Performance ReviewsReplaced the document: SCS Performance Agreement FormRemoved the document: Performance management framework for the Senior Civil Service (2024 to 2025 performance year)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 11:59 Notes added to section ‘Fee waiver programme details’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4226-pigmeat-import-quota 11:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/apha-sniffing-out-plant-threats-at-the-rhs-chelsea-flower-show 11:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4126-imports-of-olive-oil-from-tunisia-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 11:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:45 A message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:44 A message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/costa-rica 11:42 Updated information on customs rules; gang-related violence; fines for unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tajikistan-mental-health-support-abroad 11:41 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-bill-patient-safety-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-patient-voice-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-providers-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-role-and-functions-of-the-restructured-dhsc-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-summary-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-single-patient-record-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-data-and-digital-functions-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-icbs-as-strategic-commissioners-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-oversight-of-the-health-system-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/202526-15-million-grant-to-support-local-bodies-with-financial-reporting 11:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/housing-and-planning-minister-speech-to-ukreiif-2026 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4326-poultrymeat-import-quota 11:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fair-work-agency-enforcement-policy-statement 11:20 The Fair Work Agency enforcement policy statement has been updated to more accurately reflect the work of the Employment Tribunal Financial Penalties Team.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/using-ai-in-education-support-for-school-and-college-leaders 11:14 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-cases-of-generative-ai-in-education-module-4 11:13 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 11:12 List of featured recalls and alerts updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safe-use-of-generative-ai-in-education-module-3 11:12 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/understanding-ai-in-education-module-1 11:11 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/interacting-with-generative-ai-in-education-module-2 11:11 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-to-support-local-life-sciences-sector-in-wales 11:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/michael-plaut-appointed-to-the-crown-estate-board 11:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 11:02 Updated the list of ferry and cruise companies registered to transport assistance dogs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-act-1998-cases-in-the-sectors-regulated-by-ukcn-members 11:00 Update to Financial Services

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-urban-village-with-nearly-2000-homes-another-step-closer-for-leeds-thanks-to-16-million-government-funding-boost 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 10:59 New decision issued by the Certification Officer: Chester v Unite the Union

News and communications

/government/publications/plant-varieties-and-seeds-gazette-2020 10:56 Added the May 2026 special edition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/low-carbon-hydrogen-supply-2-competition-successful-projects 10:55 Published final reports for Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 competition – Stream 1 Phase 1 projects.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/infected-blood-a-service-of-recognition-remembrance-and-reflection 10:55 Order of service uploaded.Tube strike information updated.

News and communications

/government/publications/imposition-of-monetary-penalty-deutsche-bank-ag-london-branch-dblb 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/high-value-council-tax-surcharge 10:50 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/offshore-renewable-energy-installations-impact-on-shipping 10:44 MGN 654 Annex 5 attachment updated (v5)

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/baroness-chapmans-speech-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 10:44 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012 10:42 The guide has been updated to reflect legislative and policy changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-persons-for-radio-surveys 10:40 Updated list added 19 05 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flu-vaccination-for-children-leaflets-and-posters--2 10:35 Updated flu season to 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/indonesia-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 10:35 Updated the email address for RS Premier Jatinegara Jl. Raya Jatinegara.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sellafield-ltd-privacy-statement 10:29 Updated Privacy Statement

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-groups-of-products-using-the-groupage-export-facilitation-scheme-gefs 10:20 Amended the ‘more information’ section to add links to support attestation pages.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-development-order-entertainment-resort-complex-and-associated-development-in-bedford 10:19 Notices and controlling documents section added; Condition 18 (Broadmead Road Level Crossing Improvement Scheme) added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appalling-director-banned-for-maximum-15-years-after-securing-covid-loan-for-company-which-never-traded 10:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 10:14 A Certificate of Independence has been issued for UPECC

News and communications

/government/news/companies-house-sets-out-priorities-for-the-business-year 10:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:04 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 19 May 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 10:02 The page has been updated with 1 addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4426-import-of-frozen-beef-and-veal-quota-gatt-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 10:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/calculating-salary-thresholds-technical-notes 10:00 Added technical note 19 May 2026. Note updated to include a methodology for smoothing changes in occupation-specific thresholds.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/military-end-use-controls 09:57 There were formatting issues that affected the contents, which have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/berwyn-prison 09:50 How to book official visits updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-government-trial-advice-panel-role-and-membership 09:40 Added the document: ETAP Members List (May 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-plays-leading-role-as-landmark-mission-launches-to-unlock-secrets-of-earths-magnetic-shield 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique 09:37 Addition of information about fuel supplies at petrol stations (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-kenya-partnership-supports-listing-of-kenyas-first-infrastructure-fund-on-the-nairobi-securities-exchange 09:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:30 Added a new PDF, ADM Memo 7/26. Updated the PDFs for the Summary of changes, M5 claims for UC and H5 unearned income.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/records-and-information-created-by-hmrc 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistical-data-sets/dcms-economic-estimates-ad-hoc-statistical-releases 09:30 Ad hoc statistics for 2024-2026 added

COVID-19

/government/news/packed-with-potential-cheshire-packaging-firm-seals-4-million-deal-backed-by-ukef 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/homes-england-achieves-highest-number-of-completions-since-2020-as-new-era-of-housing-and-regeneration-delivery-hits-the-ground-running 09:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:08 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:08 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/maternity-advisor-to-champion-safer-care-for-mothers-and-babies 08:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 08:13 Updated the ‘Immigration status and Nationality for Universal Credit claimants’ information in section 2 of the background information and methodology.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defnyddio-r-cynllun-troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm 07:24 Cyflwyno’ch Ffurflen Dreth – Mae’r math o gynllun Benthyciad Myfyrwyr a Benthyciad Ôl-raddedig wedi’u hychwanegu at y rhestr ‘Gwybodaeth y bydd CThEF yn ei hychwanegu’.Mae buddiannau a dalwyd drwy’r gyflogres sydd ddim yn destun cyfraniadau Yswiriant Gwladol Dosbarth 1A wedi’u hychwanegu at y rhestr ‘Gwybodaeth y byddwch chi’n ei hychwanegu’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 07:24 Submit your tax return – Student loan plan type and postgraduate loan has been added to the list of ‘Information HMRC will add’.Payrolled benefits in kind that are not subject to Class 1A National Insurance contributions has been added to the list of ‘Information you will add’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foreign-secretary-warns-the-world-cannot-wait-any-longer-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-as-food-security-crisis-looms-for-countries-already-on-the-edg 07:06 First published.

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/guidance/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-national-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document codes 9L51 and 9Y17 added to 5A National.

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/guidance/data-element-23-document-and-other-reference-codes-licence-types-imports-and-exports-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document code 9L51 has been added to Appendix 5C Import.

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/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Appendix 5A Union Document Codes C669, C670, C672 and Y923 have been updated to remove references to the legislation.The legislation applicable is available within the footnotes of the UK integrated Online Tariff Tool or the Northern Ireland online Tariff Tool for these Document Codes.

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/government/news/football-charity-trustees-let-down-players-after-25m-is-recovered-by-regulator 00:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/oxford-cambridge-growth-corridor-investment-prospectus 00:01 An updated version of the document has been added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/britain-is-undersaving-for-retirement-warns-pensions-commission 00:01 First published.

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/government/news/government-turning-the-tide-for-young-people-in-the-midlands-with-jobs-backing-from-severn-trent--2 00:01 First published.

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/government/news/huge-recruitment-boost-to-tackle-backlog-in-vital-disability-work-scheme 00:01 First published.

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/government/news/largest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-over-25-years-as-landmark-bill-enters-parliament 00:01 First published.

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2026-05-18

/government/news/largest-ever-uk-business-delegation-to-the-us-launches-greater-together-los-angeles 21:04 First published.

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/guidance/get-funding-to-develop-and-exploit-knowledge-assets 18:05 Updated dates and links

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/government/publications/overseas-business-risk-for-ethiopia 18:04 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/overseas-business-risk 18:04 Overseas business risk report for Ethiopia added to collection.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/railways-bill 17:44 The Railways Bill was introduced on 5 November 2025 and reintroduced in the House of Commons on 14 May 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-modules-standardised-transcripts 17:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-overview 17:24 Updated to reflect that a list of level 4, 5 and 6 qualifications approved through the LLE process is available. We have also published details of the providers approved for lifelong learning entitlement modular funding, along with information about the standardised transcripts providers must make available on completion of each module. There is also additional information about secondary legislation we’re introducing to implement the lifelong learning entitlement fee limit and funding system.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/visit-the-uk-as-part-of-a-german-school-trip 17:06 Updated page to say that the UK-Germany school trip travel information form and relevant guidance will be published on 1 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-to-showcase-how-economic-plan-and-trade-deals-deliver-for-working-people 17:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/social-work-bursary-and-education-support-grant-information-packs 16:53 Updated the information pack for the 2026 to 2027 academic year: updated dates, timelines, student intake references, allocations for higher education institutions and links to NHS Business Services Authority guidance and supporting documents.

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/government/news/new-appointment-to-the-committee-on-fuel-poverty 16:43 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:41 FCDO now advises against all travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz. Updated information about ongoing protests (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 16:41 Updated the approval dates for some of the bodies in the list.

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/international-development-funding/call-for-proposals-jordan-humanitarian-and-systems-strengthening-programme-jhass-protection-component 16:37 First published.

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/government/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu-vaccination 16:36 Updated section 3 of ‘Avian influenza (bird flu) vaccination’. The link to England’s zoo bird vaccination plan for the use of Nobilis Influenza H5N2 vaccine is now working.

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/government/publications/trade-union-political-funds 16:21 This page has been updated to reflect amendments to the legislation made by the Employment Rights Act 2025.

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/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 16:15 Online services for agents – Information about multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been added.

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/government/publications/planning-appeals-dealt-with-by-written-representations-taking-part 16:04 The guide has been updated to reflect the new written representations (Part 1) process.

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/government/fatalities/ministry-of-defence-confirms-the-death-of-lance-bombardier-ciara-sullivan 16:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pet-travel-checks-on-pets-by-transport-carriers 16:00 A new animal health certificate (AHC) has been introduced. The old AHC template can be issued by an official veterinarian in Great Britain, until 30 September 2026. From 1 October 2026, the new AHC template must be used. Electronically signed certificates are not acceptable. However, certificates issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are permitted to be electronically signed as long as certain requirements are met.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-appeals-procedural-guide 15:59 The guide has been updated to reflect that discontinuance notice appeals cannot be submitted online.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-income-and-gains-fig-regime-self-assessment-helpsheet-hs266 15:59 Manual links have been added to attachment ‘HS266 Foreign income and gains (FIG) regime (2026)’.

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/guidance/planning-appeals-procedural-guide-for-appeals-relating-to-applications-dated-on-or-after-1-april-2026 15:56 The guide ha been updated to reflect that discontinuance notice appeals cannot be submitted online

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/guidance/local-plans-housing-land-supply-evidence 15:50 Clarification added to page note and files that the template applies to the local plan legacy system.

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/guidance/global-partnerships-conference-2026 15:45 First published.

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Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 15:44 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

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/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:44 SNS Activity Tracker updated

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/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 15:38 Updated to reflect ongoing ebola incident.

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