UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-01

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 11:41 Updated the lists of approved test centres inside and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-national-threat-level-raised-to-severe 11:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pay-a-penalty-charge-for-not-registering-or-maintaining-a-trust 11:38 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 11:30 Document code Y768 has been amended in Appendix 5A Union.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:26 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:26 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-for-imports-declared-using-the-customs-declaration-service 11:24 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance 11:20 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/somalia-sanctions-guidance 11:20 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-sanctions-guidance 11:20 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/libya-sanctions-guidance 11:20 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/republic-of-belarus-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/counter-terrorism-international-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sudan-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/syria-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/south-sudan-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/venezuela-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/iraq-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Changes to the licensing responsibilities for DBT licensing teams.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/iran-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Changes to the licensing responsibilities among DBT’s licensing teams.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iran-nuclear-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Changes to the licensing responsibilities for DBT’s licensing teams.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yemen-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/zimbabwe-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/myanmar-sanctions-guidance 11:19 Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/alcoholic-products-technical-guide 11:16 Section 5 – returns and payments – The ‘Late payment interest’ part of section 5.12 has been updated to say that you’ll be charged late payment interest from the first day your payment is overdue (or from 1 September 2025 if the amount became overdue before this) to the day you pay it it in full.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/income-record-viewer-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 11:14 Planned downtime from10:30pm on Saturday 2 May 2026 to 1am Sunday 3 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/harbour-orders-public-register 11:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-general-betting-pool-betting-or-remote-gaming-duty 11:06 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:05 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 1 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cma-publishes-latest-monitoring-report-on-road-fuel-market 11:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pay-gambling-duties 10:57 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-commercial-fishery-within-uk-waters 10:55 Applications are now closed

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-ske-course-directory 10:55 Updated the status of SKE courses at Barr Beacon SCITT, Tes Institute and the University of East London.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/1-million-community-partnership-fund-to-boost-community-and-voluntary-groups-in-northern-ireland 10:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/andy-brittain-joins-giaa-as-interim-chief-executive 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 10:34 Survey after a call to HMRC or a compliance check has been updated for calls to the PAYE (Income Tax) helpline.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marine-licensing-top-tips-practical-guidance-from-the-ports-sandbox 10:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/duty-solicitor-scheme-boundary-consultations 10:26 Northampton Duty Solicitor Scheme consultation published

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-data-collection-guide 10:16 Updated ‘Phonics screening check data collection guide’ for 2026 and updated dates for the 2026 data collection.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/phonics-screening-check-data-collection-guide-to-submitting-data 10:15 Updated dates for the 2026 data collection.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-experimentation-and-wargaming-hub 10:06 The Analysis-Led Wargaming Framework attachment added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-civil-society-resilience-infrastructure-fund 10:00 Published clarification questions and answers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/using-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-for-non-medical-purposes-as-a-justified-practice 10:00 Added link to the Welsh version.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/appointment-of-commissioners-of-the-criminal-cases-review-commission--2 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/anniversary-statement-dyn-aero-mcr-01-g-tomx 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-austria-nick-pickard 10:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/ukho-appoints-mark-barclay-as-non-executive-chair 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 09:59 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-the-environmental-effects-of-hs2 09:59 Added Monitoring the environmental effects of HS2: 2026

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-east-4c 09:53 Update 26-04

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-air-quality-and-dust-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-january-2026 09:50 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/monitoring-noise-and-vibration-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-january-2026 09:50 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 09:49 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 4 to Sunday 10 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 09:48 The Certification Officer has published his Office’s objectives for 2026-2027

News and communications

/government/publications/national-pupil-database-npd-privacy-notice 09:46 Updated contact address for the Data Protection Officer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-the-apar-as-an-apprenticeship-training-provider 09:30 Updated references from Department for Education to Department for Work and Pensions in forms, guidance and email addresses.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 09:30 Updated list of fieldwork with a new project, date changes to live projects, and the removal of a closed project.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ptq-outcomes-assessment-reference-information 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Time period in scope changed so data is collected only once per academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ptq-outcomes-assessment-maximum-marks-and-grade-boundaries 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Time period in scope changed so data is collected only once per academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ptq-outcomes-assessment-outcomes 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Time period in scope changed so data is collected only once per academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ptq-outcomes-qualification-registrations-and-outcomes 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Time period in scope changed so data is only collected in August and September and both collections cover the full academic year

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ptq-outcomes-qualification-maximum-marks-and-grade-boundaries 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.Time period in scope changed so data is only collected in August and September and both collections cover the full academic year

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ptq-outcomes-modified-paper-requests 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeals-in-vtq-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Also made a number of updates to validation rules, as listed in the ‘recent changes to this guidance’ section of the main guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-npt-pathfinder-selection-process 09:30 Added the latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/core-maths-outcomes-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. AcademicYear column was changed to ExamSeries to better reflect the data we are asking to collect. Removal of the following columns as no longer needed for this data collection: MaxMarkAndBoundaryID, QualificationCompletionStatus, QualificationRawMark, QualificationScaledScore

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/standardisation-and-awarding-dates 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Updated validation for ‘ReportingDate’ to only accept yyyy-mm-dd as valid date format. Updated validation for ‘QualificationNumber’ to not accept -2 as QualificationNumber Should be known. Updated validation for ‘AdditionalInformation’ to not accept blank values. Instead, -2 accepted if no additional information needed or available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-of-results-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Updated centre type codes to align with NCN centre types. Also made changes due to non-close monitoring AOs no longer being required to submit data for Part Three.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 09:30 Added details of the re-appointment of non-executive directors and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/treaty-action-bulletin-april-2026 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/fsq-outcomes-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document templates and clarified aspects of the text. Changed validation for fields CentreNCN, CentreURN, UniqueCandidateIdentifier, UniqueLearnerNumber, UniquePupilNumber and FirstName.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vtq-ptq-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vtq-ao-centre-relationships-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Updated list of qualifications in scope to now list qualifications not in scope.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vtq-special-consideration-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed validation for ‘QualificationNumber’ to accept 10 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid qualification number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vtq-information-hub-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vtq-malpractice-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vocational-quarterly-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Requirement change for optional fields to be submitted as -2 if data cannot be provided; only submit 0 for zero certificates. Requirement change to include all qualifications of the pre-populated template in the submission; populate with all 0, instead of dropping rows for qualifications with all zero certificates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-treaty-action-bulletins 09:30 Uploaded Treaty Action Bulletin: April 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-24-april-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/guidance/pigs-and-poultry-intensive-farming-environmental-permits 09:00 Added a section on requesting an ammonia screening assessment as part of your intensive farming permit application.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/request-an-ammonia-screening-assessment 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 34 schemes added and 11 schemes removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-advice-before-you-apply-for-an-environmental-permit 09:00 Added a section on requesting an ammonia screening assessment, which you may need to do addition to requesting enhanced pre-application advice for an intensive farming permit.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intensive-farming-risk-assessment-for-your-environmental-permit 09:00 Updated guidance on how to request an ammonia screening assessment, which you must do when applying for a new intensive farming permit or applying to vary an existing one which may affect ammonia emissions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-individual-savings-account-isa-managers-approved-by-hmrc 09:00 The list of approved Individual Savings Account (ISA) managers has been updated with 3 amendments and 3 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/double-taxation-treaty-passport-scheme-register 08:59 The register has been updated with 117 deletions, 337 new cases, 27 amendments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 08:56 Updated Dr M Jacksons booking details.Updated Dr Rankas booking details.Added Dr Shoebridge and Dr Morris to Dorset.Made Dr S Qazi Temporarily unavailable.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 08:50 Telephone line service is resumed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/solas-container-weight-method-2-mca-approved-weighing 08:47 Renewed VGM – Expiring April 2029: 276, 399, 909VGMs Removed – Following no Renewal Application being received or declaration no longer required/operational: 206

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 08:38 Hyde Vale Limited has been removed from the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-3-courses 08:32 DAO Level 3 Award in Marksmanship and Coaching added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/air-passenger-duty-for-plane-operators 07:14 Information about how to change or cancel your registration has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/managing-your-clients-capital-gains-tax-on-uk-property-account 00:15 A link about how to report and pay your Capital Gains Tax has been added to the section ‘Ways to pay’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-ppe 00:05 Earlier notices archived.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-atex 00:05 Earlier notices archived.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-radio-equipment 00:05 Earlier notices archived.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-low-voltage 00:05 Earlier notices archived.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-machinery 00:05 Earlier notices archived.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fco-consular-services-abroad-exchange-rates 00:05 Updated Consular rates for May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/apply-for-an-open-market-rent-determination 00:01 Updated content for new legislation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/assured-tenancy-forms 00:01 On 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is abolishing assured shorthold tenancies and ends Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions for private rentals in England. New forms have been produced as part of those changes – these are now available on the Assured tenancy forms page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fees-you-can-charge-as-part-of-a-tenancy 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/long-term-empty-homes-and-second-homes-council-tax-premiums-and-exceptions 00:01 Updated the description of the class H exception to reflect relevant legislative changes. Provided further information over when class G and H exceptions apply.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/malaysia-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 00:01 Updated the test fees for the Laurent Bleu Medical Clinic in Kuala Lumpur.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/repossessing-your-privately-rented-property-after-1-may-2026 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/renters-rights-act-an-overview-for-landlords 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/renters-rights-act-overview-for-tenants 00:00 Information on rental bidding has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rent-repayment-orders-guidance-for-tenants 00:00 The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces changes to rent repayment orders. This guidance is for offences committed after 1 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tenancy-agreements-written-information-for-your-tenant 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enforcement-measures-for-landlords-renters-rights-act-2025 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/giving-notice-of-possession-to-tenants-before-1-may-2026 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rent-repayment-orders-under-the-housing-and-planning-act-2016 00:00 The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces changes to rent repayment orders. This guidance is for offences committed before 1 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-penalties-under-the-housing-and-planning-act-2016 00:00 The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces changes to civil penalties. This guidance is for offences committed before 1 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-enforcement-sanctions-policy 00:00 Updated ‘DVSA enforcement sanctions policy’. Updates include:clarification that all investigations start as criminal and may result in prosecutionclarification on penalties relating to private useremoved the requirement to report offences 2-16 and 2-17 to the traffic commissionercorrection to the legislation cited for offences 2-17 and 2-18corrected a summary offence number in offence 6-11updated the guidance for offence 11-2added offence 12-9, which applies to ECMT permitsupdated offence 14-6 to include kerosene

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tenant-fees-act-amended-by-the-renters-rights-act-2025 00:00 Added relevant information to the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enforcement-of-the-new-tenancy-system-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025 00:00 information added explaining the context of ‘recklessly’ and ‘knowingly’ in the offences section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/understanding-the-possession-action-process-guidance-for-landlords-and-tenants 00:00 Reference to how to rent guide has been removed as it will no longer need to be given to tenants.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grounds-for-possession-tenant-guidance 00:00 Examples for grounds 1 and 1A have been added for clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grounds-for-possession-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents 00:00 Examples for grounds 1 and 1A have been added for clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-rent 00:00 Page has been withdrawn due to changes from the Renters’ Rights Act.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-30

/government/news/historic-protections-for-renters-in-action-across-england 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/historic-renters-rights-act-know-your-rights 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 22:06 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5957

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 22:06 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4467

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 22:06 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3062

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 22:06 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2563

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/this-mission-plays-a-vital-role-in-protecting-civilians-in-south-sudan-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 20:36 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/threat-level-increase-following-antisemitic-terror-attack 18:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/better-futures-fund 17:25 Information added about Round 1 of the Better Futures Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/better-futures-fund-delivery-partner-round-1 17:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skills-england-evidence-on-defunding-of-level-7-apprenticeships 17:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-concordat-to-support-research-integrity-within-government 17:03 Link added to the Cabinet Office annual statement on compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, 2024-2025 and email address for the Cabinet Office departmental contacts updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:02 Osney Lock closed until further notice due to breakdown. Contractors due Friday 1 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 16:45 An update to let customers know that our phone lines are currently unavailable

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-remarks-from-downing-street-on-golders-green-attack-30-april-2026 16:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/crawfish-consultation-2026 16:38 Update 30/04

News and communications

/government/publications/alerts-for-vets-emerging-and-endemic-disease-alert-system-eedas 16:32 Added the 29 April 2026 alert: Hypomagnesaemia in cattle and sheep.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/upper-tribunal-tax-and-chancery-register-of-cases 16:30 Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) register of cases updated for 30 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-funds-ambulances-after-arson-attack 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice 16:29 Added updated versions of easy reads, British Sign Language videos and updated translations of ‘Keep cool at home checklist’, ‘Staying safe in hot weather’ and ‘Staying safe in hot weather – easy read’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 16:27 Our VAT assessment – follow up letter, has been extended to 31 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/crawfish-consultation-2026 16:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 16:19 Crawfish consultation update

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/a-consultation-on-a-seasonal-closure-of-crawfish-fishery-in-ices-area-7-english-waters 16:16 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/british-irish-intergovernmental-conference-joint-communique-30-april-2026 16:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ehe-and-cme-data-collection-guide-and-validation-rules 16:12 Updated the ‘EHE and CME data collection 2025 to 2026: guide’. The version history lists the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/russias-veto-of-the-panel-of-experts-was-a-calculated-move-to-obscure-the-dprks-unlawful-pursuit-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction-uk-statement-at-the-un 16:09 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/good-character-caseworker-guidance 16:00 Updated the good character guidance. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-assessment-and-reporting-arrangements-ara 15:59 Date correction in section 4.1: “You must register new pupils for the tests if they arrive in school after Friday 6 March, until Thursday 21 May (the end of the timetable variation period).” Previously, this sentence incorrectly stated “until Monday 11 May (KS2 test week)” even though the correct “Thursday 21 May” date for this activity was already used correctly throughout the rest of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-test-administration-guidance-tag 15:59 Date correction in section 8.1: “You can make amendments to the ‘Manage key stage 2 pupil registration’ form within the ‘Activities’ section on the NCA Portal until Thursday 21 May (the end of the timetable variation period).” Previously, this sentence incorrectly stated “until Thursday 14 May”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-minimum-wage-information-for-employers-nmw-fs1 15:59 Guidance notes for workers about National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage – NMW FS4 updated with correct terminology for users, in line with new legislation. Notice stating it is under review has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-of-strategic-priorities-for-telecommunications-the-management-of-radio-spectrum-and-postal-services 15:53 The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services was designated on 27 April 2026, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 11 February 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/general-medical-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-directions 15:47 Added ‘General Medical Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) Directions 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/biggest-shake-up-in-decades-to-tackle-local-crime 15:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/third-international-sudan-conference-april-2026-co-hosts-statement 15:35 A new set of principles which emerged from the Sudan Conference in Berlin has been agreed and uploaded.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/climate-scenario-analysis 15:35 First published.

News and communications

Brexit

/government/publications/fraud-strategy-2026-to-2029 15:34 Added the Welsh version of the Fraud Strategy.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/check-if-a-phone-call-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 15:33 Information about receiving a ‘Missed call or voicemail from HMRC’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/duty-suspensions-and-tariff-quotas 15:28 New section ‘Cost of living suspensions: agricultural products’ added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-stamp-duty 15:24 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-stamp-duty-reserve-tax 15:24 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 15:17 Updated information on strike action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-sourcing-and-consultancy-playbooks 15:13 Replaced Financial viability risk assessment tool with latest version

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/health-secretary-gives-address-on-nhs-performance 15:13 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals 15:09 Added the following section: ‘Batch quality control and regulatory toxicology testing – naming of products and substances’. Sub-sections reordered for clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/what-happens-if-you-interact-with-hmrc-when-you-are-unregistered-or-suspended-as-a-tax-adviser 15:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/if-you-disagree-with-hmrcs-decision-about-your-tax-adviser-registration 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recommended-use-of-some-nasal-decongestant-sprays-limited-to-five-days-by-uk-regulator 14:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/livestock-and-equine-semen-collection-approved-premises 14:54 Updated the list of equine semen storage centres.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh 14:53 New information on seasonal flash floodings (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sps-agreement-preparing-your-business 14:51 Updated the Welsh translation to reflect that the call for information on the UK-EU SPS agreement is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/historic-office-space-secures-accolade 14:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/primary-medical-services-directed-enhanced-services-directions 14:44 Added ‘The Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) (Amendment) Directions 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 14:37 Updated list of ceased or suspended ACSPs

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 14:37 Updated list of ACSPs

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house 14:36 Section added with guidance about ‘If your photo ID has expired’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:34 Update 30/04

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvla-biodiversity-action-plan-2025-to-2030 14:23 Added translation

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ct7-0hl-reclamet-holdings-ltd-permit-number-eprjb3501lt-eawml-10381-the-recycling-centre-woodchurch-road-birchington-kent-planning-inspectorate-refere 14:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 14:01 6 new lists added: * Approved Electric Propulsion Course (AEPC) 1* Generic MASS Remote Operator Training Course* Basic and Advanced training for ships using using Ammonia as fuel* Basic and Advanced training for ships using Methanol as fuel

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina-dawn-mcken 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-montenegro-nerys-jones 14:00 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/keep-britain-working-review-updates 13:59 Added BSL and audio links.

News and communications

/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice 13:56 Deleted March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/chickerell-firing-times 13:55 Chickerell March firing times deleted and May added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/firing-times-for-kingsbury-whittington-and-leek-ranges 13:54 Added Kingsbury, Whitington and Leek Ranges May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/defending-uk-trade-with-greater-pace-and-purpose 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/nominations-open-for-geography-in-government-gig-awards-2026 13:50 Nominations now closed

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rogiet-moor-firing-notice 13:46 Added Rogiet Moor May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/catterick-training-area-firing-and-activity-forecast 13:42 Deleted Catterick March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sending-a-copy-of-the-appeal-form-to-the-council 13:42 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole email address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-firing-times 13:35 Deleted Salisbury Plain March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/map-the-gap-phase-3 13:32 Terms and Conditions updated to remove some incorrect references.Descriptions under Sections 5.1 and 5.2 edited for clarity

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-service-providers 13:31 Updated Disability Confident service providers

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sennybridge-firing-notice 13:30 Deleted Sennybridge March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/langport-range-and-dry-training-area-firing-notice 13:29 Deleted Langport March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghan-locally-employed-staff-caseworker-guidance 13:26 Updated the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-or-move-animal-germplasm-semen-ova-and-embryos 13:18 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed as the scheme closed on 30 June 2025. 

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-or-move-livestock-and-poultry 13:14 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed as the scheme closed on 30 June 2025. 

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/report-by-the-acting-head-of-the-osce-mission-to-moldova-uk-statement-april-2026 13:10 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/certify-wine-for-export 13:03 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed as the scheme closed on 30 June 2025. 

Guidance and regulation