UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-29

/government/publications/protecting-intellectual-property-rights-on-e-commerce-stores 09:36 Vinted guidance added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-impact-fund 09:30 Added Pride in Place Impact Fund: grant determinations 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scabies-management-advice-for-health-professionals 09:30 Provided clarity on treatment regime, recommendation added on seeking clinical advice in relation to skin lesions resulting from scratching, link added to the updated Public Health Scotland guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/explanatory-memorandum-to-the-pensions-regulator-code-of-practice-29-april-2026 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/vehicles-statistics-information 09:30 Information for Vehicle licensing statistics: 2025 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-review-into-antisemitism 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-local-authorities-get-consumer-upgrades 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-certifying-authorities 09:11 Contact details for DNV – Maritime have been added to the list of certifying authorities for remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-vat 09:07 The recorded webinar link for ‘Accounting for VAT on the sale of cars on finance’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender 09:04 Updated information on the tender outcome with updated document

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/changes-to-the-risk-transformation-regulations 09:00 Updated with Consultation response document

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/jobs-guarantee 08:35 Updated the email address for the Delivery Partner for Southwest and Southeast Wales

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 08:30 Five new entries added to the list of department who use the digital Employee Transfer Service from Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sps-agreement-preparing-your-business 08:05 Updated the ‘preparing for the changes’ section as the call for information on the UK-EU SPS agreement is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:47 Immigration Rules Appendix EU – Updated to reflect Statement of Changes HC 1691

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-eu-exit-id-document-check-app 06:00 Updated to reflect that expired biometric residence cards can be used for 5 years after its expiry date.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-caseworker-guidance 06:00 The EU Settlement Scheme: EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members guidance has been updated to reflect Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1691, laid on 5 March 2026.EU Settlement Scheme: suitability requirements has been updated – a full list of changes can be found within the document.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7145 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/china-ip-newsletter 03:49 Updated China IP Newsletter (April 2026)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-overview-of-progress 00:30 Map updated to show the final section of the Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe stretch has been approved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-in-the-west-of-england 00:30 Map and table updated to show the final section (Southbourne to Mudeford Quay) of the Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe stretch has been approved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/additional-information-ai-statement-codes-for-data-element-22-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Appendix 4B National has been updated to add AI Code VATIC and amend AI Code TOR01.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reading-notes-for-declaration-category-data-sets-cds-declaration-and-customs-clearance-request-instructions 00:15 Reading note 12s has been amended.Reading notes 12w, 12z and 13 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-1-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes 00:15 In PC 10 series, amendments have been made to PCs 1007, 1040, 1042 and 1044 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In PC 11 Series, amendments have been made to PC 1100 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In PC 21 Series, amendments have been made to PCs 2100, 2144, 2151 and 2154 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In PC 22 Series, amendments have been made to PCs 2200 and 2244 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In PC 31 Series, amendments have been made to PCs 3151, 3153, 3154 and 3171 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-22-declaration-category-data-sets-landing-page-and-introductory-text--2 00:15 In B1 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B1 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2, 7/5 7/10, 7/14 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B2 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B2 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/13, 7/5 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B4 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B4 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2 and 7/10 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 B&E Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 B&E Data Set at DEs 1/9 and 3/19 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 C&F Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 C&F Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 5/26 and 5/27 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes 00:15 Amendments have been made to APC 1FT to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Additional Procedure Code 1RV has been updated to show it is eligible for use when Additional Information Code VATIC is declared in Data Element 2/2.Additional Procedure Code 2MO has been updated to show that it can be used with F-35 Military Authorised-Use Imports under International Collaboration Defence Arrangement (ICDA).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cds-birds-declarations-and-customs-clearance-request-completion-instructions 00:15 Declaration Completion Instructions for Data Element 6/18 have been updated. Negative values can no longer be declared in this DE for these movements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3-import-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 Declaration Completion Instructions for Data Element 6/18 have been updated. Negative values can no longer be declared in this DE for these movements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document codes U126, Y682, Y683, Y684, Y685, Y763 and Y770 have been added. Amendments have been made to the “Description and Usage of code” for documents codes A001, A004, A007, A017, A019, A022 & A023. The Status Codes for Document codes A007 and A017 have been updated to remove the X Series Status Codes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-export-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 The Declaration Completion Instructions for Data Element 6/18 have been updated. Negative values can no longer be declared in this DE for these movements. Changes have also been made to data elements 1/9, 3/19, 3/20, 4/15, 5/14, 5/23, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2, 7/5, 7/10, 7/14 and 7/15 to incorporate declaration simplifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/laying-hen-housing-for-health-and-welfare-grant-round-1-guidance-for-invited-applicants-closed 00:15 Applications for the Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare grant closed at 11.59pm on 28 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dwp-puts-disabled-people-first-thousands-of-health-staff-complete-landmark-autism-and-learning-disabilities-training 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-28

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 23:59 Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare grant (round 1) closed at 11:59pm on 28 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-are-appalled-by-the-deteriorating-trajectory-in-the-west-bank-and-east-jerusalem-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 19:52 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/making-an-import-declaration-in-your-records 17:54 The list of ‘What to include’ when you enter details of your goods into your records has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 17:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 17:20 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/join-or-create-a-network-for-school-business-professionals 17:00 Updated ‘Find a school business professional network’. Removed Hexham and Newcastle Diocesan SBM Network, Liverpool School Business Manager Association (LSBMA) and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/burundi 16:51 Updated information that the only international airport in Burundi is the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flying-supervisors-course-fsc 16:43 The Flying supervisors course (FSC) course overview has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 16:43 A new date has been published for the Overseas brief aircraft post-crash and incident management officers course.OSB 29: 13 October 2026 has been renamed OSB B29.DHASC 64: 15 to 16 October 2026 has been changed to 14 to 15 October 2026.DHASC 65: 11 to 12 March 2027 has been changed to 10 to 11 February 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 16:40 New information following explosive attacks in Cauca, Valle de Cauca and Nariño departments between 24 – 27 April (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/standards-for-official-statistics-published-by-desnz 16:36 Published updated versions of the Statement of Code compliance, public involvement and engagement strategy and statistics revisions policy. Published DESNZ statistics work programme, statistics release policy, quality management approach, data management policy and confidentiality policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/strensall-range-firing-times 16:21 Deleted Strensall March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/public-legal-education-new-principles-and-committee 16:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/summoning-of-the-iranian-ambassador-to-the-united-kingdom 16:19 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 16:18 Planned downtime from 8pm on Friday 8 May 2026 to 7am on Saturday 9 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/otterburn-firing-times 16:14 Deleted Otterburn March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 16:11 Deleted Straight Point March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dfe-education-and-skills-agreements-and-accountability-agreements-2026-to-2027 16:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/chad 16:06 New information on planned protests that are due to take place on 2 May in N’Djamena and updated information on the political situation (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-processing-times 16:05 Updated with processing times for March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spain-tax-treaties 16:05 Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2013 UK-Spain Double Taxation Convention – in force has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-revenue-funding-allocations 15:56 Updated to show that all 2026 to 2027 statements for open academies have now been issued.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/making-public-services-work-for-you-with-your-digital-identity 15:54 Consultation in BSL added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/asylum-accommodation-at-military-sites-factsheets 15:51 Updated the Crowborough Training Camp, East Sussex factsheet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/assess-air-quality-impacts 15:48 Amended the damage cost guidance to correct data in tables 12 and 13 of annex 3: health metrics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 15:33 For actions CSP16, CSP17, CSP18, CSP19: The native breeds at risk list was replaced by the native breeds support list on 1 April 2026. This change does not affect the eligibility of native breed livestock in existing CSHT agreements. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/16-to-19-performance-measures 15:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/the-life-chances-fund 15:24 Added links to the Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots Funds in the Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 15:18 In the ‘Signatories’ section, additional Operator Signatories (Bonus Draws, JAMMY, Rare Candy Raffles, RS Competitions, UKMinis) and Other Relevant Signatories (Luke ARC, OneID, PrizeStack.io, RaffleScout) have been added. The Other Relevant Signatory Rafffle.io has been renamed to PrizeStack.io. The following Operator Signatory has been removed: South Coast Competitions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 15:17 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/promoting-and-supporting-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-schools-and-colleges 15:15 Updated link to targeted support resource.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ln11-0xy-rollfields-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprsp3920mga001 15:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox14-4pp-hanson-quarry-products-europe-limited-environmental-variation-issued-eprgb3934acv002 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so22-6rg-road-planing-supplies-limited-partial-surrender-issued-eprgb3808ths004 14:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:51 Update to UK and EU vessel lists

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-energy-tariff-reductions-2026-guidance-for-energy-suppliers 14:36 Updated the RO to Exchequer and ECO costs schemes: guidance for suppliers to include additional information on unapplied discount adjustments, the monitoring process for tariffs not subject to the price cap, and the compliance process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-remains-steadfast-in-its-commitment-to-media-freedom-around-the-world-uk-statement-at-the-un 14:29 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/registered-charity-status-a-social-contract 14:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 14:17 Update for 01 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/when-and-how-the-charity-commission-appoints-interim-managers 14:17 Updated code of practice and application checklist.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/lu1-4aw-bury-farms-partners-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3428mda001 14:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex19-8bd-jamie-mcgregor-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3320mra001 14:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ol3-5fz-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3646kwa001 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bl8-3hp-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3344kfa001 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 14:08 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/keeping-warm-and-well-staying-safe-in-cold-weather 14:08 Added easy-read information in translation: Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Kutchi, Punjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Tamil and Urdu.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/amendments-to-the-international-convention-for-the-safety-of-life-at-sea-1974-ts-no212026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ukcroatia-agreement-on-termination-of-the-agreement-for-the-promotion-and-protection-of-investments-done-at-london-on-11-march-1997-ts-no202026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 13:59 Update for 01 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 13:59 Updated Dr Crouse’s booking details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 13:56 Update for 01 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 13:53 Update for 01 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/legal-aid-provider-survey-2026 13:39 The survey has now launched and providers have been contacted.

News and communications

/government/publications/cv4-9ap-lakeside-mrf-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3598cmv004 13:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/basic-dbs-check-guidance-for-applicants 13:32 More detail has been added to the information around ACRO to inform about the uses of a police certificate.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/where-to-apply-for-criminal-record-checks-in-the-uk-and-overseas 13:32 List of countries has been removed as this may be subject to future changes, users should visit the ACRO website for more information. Bullet point mentioning SAR has been removed, as this is not relevant to the specific scenario.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-service 13:25 Updated the page to reflect that: 1. The service is now open for public testing (public beta). 2. Household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in Northern Ireland will no longer need to record waste in phase 1. 3. Waste exemptions are not included in phase 1. 4. Working groups and technical groups have been replaced by an industry co-design group (mentioned under ‘Next steps’). 5. The timeline for laying secondary legislation that mandates use of the service has changed to summer 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/rebuilding-britain-for-the-new-world-liz-kendalls-speech-at-the-royal-united-services-institute 13:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:55 Code GBAUPMEPTMWCP1 for White & Company in Dundas Spur, Portsmouth has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 12:50 Updated information on the reopening of Kuwait airspace and leaving Kuwait (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accelerating-commercialisation-and-competitiveness-of-the-european-space-sector-access 12:42 About the ACCESS Programme – HTML attachment updatedUK Space Agency BASS Eligibility and Readiness Checklist – HTML attachment updatedHow to apply for BASS Call for Proposals and Open Call funding opportunities – HTML attachment updatedHow to apply for ESA BASS Enabling Study and Competitive Call ITT funding opportunities. – HTML attachment createdGuidance for International Proposals – HTML attachment createdMeet the panellists – HTML attachment updatedBASS Alumni – HTML attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-anpr-service-data-protection-impact-assessment 12:41 Updated the section ‘Who has access to the data?’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/afghanistan-response-route 12:34 Updated: ARR Policy Statement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy 12:33 ‘Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy: further information on eligibility criteria and offer details’ updated with most recent information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-spirits-drinks-verification-fee 12:28 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:17 ECCT applications updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/precautionaryrecall-of-antidepressant-medication-due-to-manufacturing-error 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/homes-for-ukraine-funding-october-to-december-2025 12:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/britain-must-secure-greater-control-and-leverage-over-ai-to-protect-our-national-security-in-fractured-world 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-turkmenistan 11:53 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 11:50 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 11:49 Added fee waiver cover letter requirement for a brief summary of the planned clinical investigation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-the-vat-due-on-your-one-stop-shop-vat-return 11:46 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/s2-storing-waste-at-a-secure-site 11:34 Added guidance telling users to check whether their activity is covered by a non-waste framework directive (NWFD) instead of an S1 exemption. NWFDs are free and do not have to be registered.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bangladesh-country-policy-and-information-notes 11:33 Guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/s1-storing-waste-in-secure-containers 11:31 Added guidance telling users to check whether their activity is covered by a non-waste framework directive (NWFD) instead of an S1 exemption. NWFDs are free and do not have to be registered.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protecting-what-matters-towards-a-more-confident-cohesive-and-resilient-united-kingdom 11:21 Updated Command Paper: Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:01 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 28 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-ske-course-directory 10:59 Removed The University of East London, TES Institute, and Barr Beacon SCITT from the ‘Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE): course directory’ as they no longer have availability.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/japan 10:57 Updated information on drink spiking and custody disputes (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-advice-before-you-apply-for-a-water-abstraction-or-impounding-licence 10:57 Updated the charge in section ‘How much it costs’ in line with the consumer price index (CPI) increase. From 1 April 2026 the cost increased to £103.80 an hour plus VAT.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 10:53 New information about disruption in the North of Nayarit state, following operations against organised crime (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-approval-for-vaping-products-duty-and-the-vaping-duty-stamps-scheme 10:51 Guidance has been updated to explain that overseas manufacturers do not need to apply for approval. Their UK duty stamps representatives need to apply for approval in order to access stamps.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-youre-impacted-by-vaping-products-duty-and-the-vaping-duty-stamps-scheme 10:49 The guidance has been updated to remove Northern Ireland trader types that are not relevant for the purposes of Vaping Products Duty.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 10:48 SNS Activity Tracker Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 10:47 Schedule 3 document updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iraq-country-policy-and-information-notes 10:27 Removed outdated guidance on internal relocation, civil documentation and returns.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/teenager-turning-16-dont-miss-out-on-child-benefit 10:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-delivers-its-targets-to-increase-access-to-medicines-and-reinforce-uk-position-as-a-global-destination-for-life-sciences 10:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/commission-on-establishing-an-alternative-methods-committee 10:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/draft-human-rights-act-1998-remedial-order-2026 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hm-treasury-and-prudential-regulation-authority-performance-reviews 09:46 Prudential Regulation Authority: Performance Review Meeting – January 2026 added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hm-treasury-and-financial-conduct-authority-performance-reviews 09:46 Financial Conduct Authority: Performance Review Meeting – February 2026 added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/guide-to-species-indicators 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-transport-infrastructure-carbon-benchmarking-tool 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/forced-marriage-unit-statistics 09:30 Added ‘Forced Marriage Unit statistics 2025’.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/proposal-on-support-for-pupils-with-medical-conditions-at-school 09:30 Updated the closing date of the consultation to 15 May 2026 and added a link to British Sign Language and Easy Read versions.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system 09:22 The “CP&F end to end guide including Exostar” document has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-repatriation-companies-in-the-uk 09:21 Added Spark UK Medical to the list of providers.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/apply-to-register-as-a-manufacturer-importer-or-distributor-of-active-substances-for-veterinary-medicines 09:19 Added a link to the new online version of the active substance registration form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-email-the-asylum-central-communications-hub 09:14 Updated ‘Changing your address’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/legalisation-next-day-service-providers 09:05 Added The Apostille to the list of providers.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tyre-defects-and-damage-hgvs-buses-and-trailers 09:03 Updated section 2.1 to clarify that the legal requirements for tread depth also apply to public service vehicles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jobs-guarantee 09:00 Added information about the organisations selected to be a Delivery Partner. Removed the Jobs Guarantee Grant Application instructions and assessment criteria and the Draft Grant Funding Agreement for the pilot. Added information about the organisations selected to be a Delivery Partner.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 08:03 Getting started – Updated recorded webinar about access groups within the agent services account link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-sale-of-prax-lindsey-oil-refinery-limited-and-associated-companies 08:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 07:47 Civil applications, Civil bills and High Cost Family updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-deped-strengthen-evidence-based-edtech-partnership-in-ph 06:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-strengthens-support-to-pacific-communities-on-climate-crisis 05:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/right-to-buy-overhaul-to-safeguard-social-housing 00:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-apply-for-approval-in-the-uk 00:01 Updated wording to give flexibility on location of information about the IMPClarified that only UK IMPDs can be cross-referencedThe amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-clinical-trials-regulations-transitional-arrangements 00:01 Clarified: It is not necessary to modify labels that have already been approved to replace the term “patient”, “subject” or similar with “participant”, although use of the term “participant” is strongly encouraged for labels approved after 28 April 2026.The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-collection-verification-and-reporting-of-safety-events 00:01 Minor wording changes to RSI example table.The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-compliance-with-ich-e6-good-clinical-practice-gcp-in-the-united-kingdom 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-expert-advice 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-ending-a-clinical-trial 00:01 Clarified that details of where the results have been published do not need to be provided to the authorities within 12 months if a deferral is in place.The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-guidance-on-quality-and-risk-proportionality 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-good-clinical-practice-inspections 00:01 This page has been updated to streamline and clarify information in light of recent changes to clinical trials legislation. Content has been reorganised, references updated (including to ICH E6 (R3)), and links improved to direct users to current online guidance.The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-good-manufacturing-practice-and-radiopharmaceutical-investigational-medicinal-products 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-labelling 00:01 Clarified that only one contact phone number needs to be included on the label.The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-modifying-a-clinical-trial-approval 00:01 Clarified in text and decision tree that it is possible to submit multiple modification types in a single application for approval.Clarified that it is recruitment of the first UK participant that should be submitted as a MOIDClarified that as evidence that changes have been reviewed and approved by the USA, the sponsor should provide confirmation that the IND amendment has been submitted to the FDA, including the applicable reference or tracking number, and confirmation that the required waiting period following submission of the IND amendment has elapsed and that no objections were issued by the FDA during this period.Added a copy of the Confirmation of Route B Substantial Modification Criteria form.Clarified categorisation of changes to planned end date of a clinical trialThe amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-notifiable-trials 00:01 Added a copy of the Confirmation of Notifiable Trial Criteria form.Clarified that IND refers to investigational new drug (no change note needed).The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-non-investigational-medicinal-products 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/international-council-for-harmonisation-of-technical-requirements-for-pharmaceuticals-for-human-use-guidelines 00:01 New guidelines added:E6(R3) – Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (replacement for E6(R2))E8(R1) – General Considerations for Clinical Studies

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-regulations-enforcement-provisions 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-for-medicines-archiving-and-retention-of-clinical-trial-records 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-for-medicines-roles-and-responsibilities 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-for-medicines-declaration-of-helsinki-and-clinical-trial-regulations-alignment 00:01 Removed reference to specific version of Declaration of Helsinki in section ‘Use of placebo or no intervention’.The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-for-medicines-diagnostic-radiopharmaceutical-investigation-medicinal-products-and-good-manufacturing-practice-requirements 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-for-medicines-notification-of-serious-breaches-of-gcp-or-the-trial-protocol 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/common-issues-identified-during-clinical-trial-applications 00:01 The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/formulating-responses-to-gcp-inspection-findings 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-council-for-harmonisation-ich-e6r3-annotations 00:01 Added additional annotation related to Annex 1 2.3.2.The amended Clinical Trials Regulations took full effect on 28 April 2026. As such, this guidance should now be considered effective and is no longer in draft.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-27

/government/speeches/this-treaty-hasbeen-a-trulyvital-pillar-of-international-peace-and-security-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 21:47 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/southern-water-admits-sea-pollution 19:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving 17:59 Updated to add a correction slip to ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ documents.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-first 17:59 Updated to add a correction slip to ‘SEND reform: putting children and young people first’ documents.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/information-to-help-boaters-on-the-river-wye 17:51 Added 18 new events and two new contact details for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-must-step-up-efforts-together-to-safeguard-international-waterways-from-disruption-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:39 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 17:13 Added South East May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-underground-asset-register-nuar 17:09 Ordnance Survey NUAR website added, Testing phase text updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/innovative-licensing-and-access-pathway-ilap 17:00 ILAP Performance Metrics: updated the numbers to reflect current status of IP application and TDP deliveryMinor text changes throughout the pageILAP Application Guidance:Guidance for criterion 3 – text updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 16:56 Added May and June Dartmoor firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/independent-school-registration 16:38 Added ‘Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform’ to ‘Details’, which includes information about a public consultation that closes on 18 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-if-a-parent-would-have-had-settled-status-on-30-june-2021 16:31 This guidance has been updated to remove reference to the Application Management System (AMS) and to include a new section called What data the Residence Proving Service uses.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-31-buyer-specific-terms 16:27 Replaced version 1.3 with version 1.3B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mid-tier-contract-schedule-34-northern-ireland-law 16:27 Replaced version 1.3 with version 1.3B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-mid-tier-contract 16:27 Replaced version 1.3(A) of the Mid-Tier Contract – Guidance for Buyers document with version 1.3B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-international-forces-caseworker-guidance 16:20 Updated to clarify that civilian employees of the UK Ministry of Defence and the UK Armed Forces are out of scope for the International Civilian Employee route.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-acs-approval 16:12 The text under ‘Fees you must pay your assessing body’ has been removed because it is now on another page. A link to the information on this new page has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understanding-acs-assessments 16:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/achieving-your-potential 16:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:05 News Article.

News and communications

/government/news/welded-tubes-and-pipes-expiry-review-reaches-initial-findings 16:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 15:58 Addition of html version of Supplementary Document A.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iran-country-policy-and-information-notes 15:50 Added country bulletins on the protests of December 2025 to January 2026 and the security situation in Iran.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/covid-19-commemoration-programme-ways-to-remember 15:41 In the ‘Stories of the pandemic’ section, the following oral histories were added: Forest Productions, Love and Loss: The Pandemic 5 Years On; Hackney Museum, COVID-19 Collection; Skills4All, My Story, My Voice: A COVID-19 Story; South Gloucestershire Council, COVID-19 Online Book of Memories; South Gloucestershire Council, Time Capsule Project; University of the Arts London, From the Frontline; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, From the Art Gallery With Love

Guidance and regulation

COVID-19

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-3-2026-vat-treatment-of-certain-public-funds-received-by-further-education-institutions 15:35 Added translation

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/cm0-8ne-crown-chicken-limited-variation-issued-eprtp3837myv006 15:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 15:32 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2758

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 15:32 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2860

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 15:31 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2468

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 15:31 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3201

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 15:31 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2591

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:28 Out of date notice removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-backs-company-building-breakthrough-ai-that-can-discover-new-knowledge 15:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 15:16 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation