UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-06

/government/publications/let-property-campaign-your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure 00:15 We have updated the dates under section 3.4 and 3.5 as part of annual uprating.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/living-accommodation-hs202-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 The helpsheet and working sheet for the tax year 2025 to 2026 have been added and the versions for the tax year 2021 to 2022 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/limit-on-income-tax-reliefs-hs204-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 Helpsheet and working sheets 1 and 2 have been added for the tax year 2025 to 2026. Helpsheet and working sheets for 2021 to 2022 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lloyds-underwriters-hs240-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 The helpsheet for HS240 Lloyd’s underwriters (2026) has been added, helpsheets for 2021 to 2022 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/losses-hs227-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 The helpsheet and working sheet for tax year 2025 to 2026 have been added and the helpsheet and working sheet for tax year 2021 to 2022 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/more-than-one-business-hs220-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 New versions of the helpsheet and working sheet have been added for the tax year 2025 to 2026, and the versions for tax year 2021 to 2022 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/negligible-value-claims-and-income-tax-losses-on-disposals-of-shares-you-have-subscribed-for-in-qualifying-trading-companies-hs286-self-assessment-he 00:15 The helpsheet for tax year 2025 to 2026 has been added, and the version for tax year 2021 to 2022 has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-residents-and-investment-income-hs300-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 HS300 Non-residents and investment income (2026) and Working sheet: maximum income (2026) have been added. HS300 Non-residents and investment income (2022) and Working sheet: maximum income (2022) have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-residents-relief-under-double-taxation-agreements-hs304-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 A new version of the helpsheet and form have been added for the 2025 to 2026 tax year. The helpsheet and form for tax year 2021 to 2022 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-resident-capital-gains-for-land-and-property-in-the-uk-self-assessment-helpsheet-hs307 00:15 Self Assessment helpsheet HS307 has been added for the 2025 to 2026 tax year and the helpsheet for 2022 has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-resident-trusts-and-capital-gains-tax-hs299-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 The helpsheet for tax year 2025 to 2026 has been added and the version for tax year 2021 to 2022 has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-resident-entertainers-and-sportspersons-hs303-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 The helpsheet for tax year 2025 to 2026 has been added and the version for tax year 2021 to 2022 has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-taxable-payments-or-benefits-for-employees-hs207-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 The helpsheet for tax year 2025 to 2026 has been added, and the version for tax year 2021 to 2022 has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/other-taxable-income-hs325-self-assessment-helpsheet 00:15 Self Assessment helpsheet HS325 and working sheets 1 and 2 have been added for tax year 2025 to 2026. The helpsheet and working sheets have been removed for tax year 2021 to 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offshore-funds-self-assessment-helpsheet-hs265 00:15 In the section ‘When to declare income from a reporting offshore fund’, example dates have been changed and information has been added for qualifying new residents, confirming how to claim relief under the foreign income and gains (FIG) regime on eligible foreign income and gains.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/previous-annual-repayment-thresholds 00:01 Annual update to thresholds.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claiming-benefits-for-2-or-more-children 00:01 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit now pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children you have.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-childcare-costs 00:01 From 6 April, the maximum amount you can receive for childcare costs increased to £1,071.09 for one child, and £1,836.16 for 2 or more children.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-sanctions 00:01 From 6 April, daily reduction rates increased.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-what-you-could-get-if-you-have-a-health-condition-or-disability 00:01 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-if-you-have-children 00:01 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit now pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children you have.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-arrears-can-accrue-on-your-student-loan-account-when-youre-overseas 00:01 Annual update to fixed monthly rate.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-interest-is-calculated-plan-2 00:01 More guidance had been added to explain how Plan 2 interest is calculated and applied to Plan 2 loans.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance-detailed-guide 00:01 Updating figures with 2026/27 values as part of uprating.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-credit-technical-guidance 00:01 Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from April 2026. Removed references to Income Support and Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit 00:01 Benefit and pension figures updated for 2026 to 2027, in English and Welsh. Pension Credit and help for disabled people and Pension Credit Advice and guidance for stakeholders updated. New versions of posters added. New YouTube videos – Pension Credit Calculator Explainer, How to use the Pension Credit Eligibility Calculator and Pension Credit: A British Sign Language for people for hearing impairments added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/residential-personal-emergency-evacuation-plans-residential-peeps 00:01 Easy Read version added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/certifying-a-building-for-worship-and-marriage-version-3-sept-2012 00:01 Updated the registration fees.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scottish-student-loans-a-guide-to-terms-and-conditions 00:01 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/student-loans-a-guide-to-terms-and-conditions 00:01 Update to repayment thresholds for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/easy-read-pension-credit 00:01 Benefit and pension figures have been updated for the year 2026 to 2027 in the English and Welsh Easy Read pdfs

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-stakeholders 00:01 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit now pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children claimants have. This guidance explains the rules and exceptions that apply if claimants had more than 2 children before April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-quick-guide 00:01 From 6 April the extra amount if you are assessed as having limited capability for work and work-related activities (LCWRA) is paid at 2 rates: a higher and lower rate.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/your-new-state-pension-explained 00:01 Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 6 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-earnings-thresholds-for-plan-1-student-loans 00:01 Threshold information for 2026-27 has been added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-earnings-thresholds-for-plan-2-student-loans 00:01 Repayment thresholds have been updated for the 2026-27 tax year

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-earnings-thresholds-for-plan-4-student-loans 00:01 Uprating for 2026-27.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-earnings-thresholds-for-plan-5-student-loans 00:01 Updated for uprating 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-earnings-thresholds-for-postgraduate-student-loans 00:01 Uprating for 2026-27.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-to-be-supported-into-work-as-government-reforms-welfare-system 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/first-wave-of-national-young-futures-hubs-open-to-turn-the-tide-on-youth-services-decline 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-05

/government/news/prime-minister-no-matter-the-global-uncertainty-im-on-the-side-of-the-british-people 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/record-year-for-gang-busts-and-knife-seizures 11:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/independent-champion-for-armed-forces-appointed-as-new-team-stands-up 10:31 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 01:30 Updated information about Tropical Cyclone Maila, affecting parts of the Solomon Islands, moving towards Papua New Guinea (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/solomon-islands 01:27 Updated information about Tropical Cyclone Maila, affecting parts of the Solomon Islands, moving towards Papua New Guinea (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/county-lines-programme 00:01 Updated ‘Impact’ and ‘Investment’ sections with latest figures.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-04

/government/news/record-number-of-new-and-replacement-ambulances-delivered 22:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/over-12-million-pensioners-to-receive-575-state-pension-boost 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:30 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 4 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-03

/government/news/prime-ministers-easter-message-2026 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/egg-cellent-time-for-chatting-with-your-kids-about-what-theyre-seeing-online-this-easter 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-crown-prince-of-kuwait-3-april-2026 11:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 10:53 Following publication, Slovakia confirmed it also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-updated-selection-process 09:30 Published the latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-27-march-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/largest-ever-government-investment-in-threatened-species-recovery 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/martyns-law-a-moment-of-reflection-while-moving-forward 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/one-year-on-from-royal-assent-for-martyns-law 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-02

/government/speeches/the-uk-will-continue-to-champion-coordination-between-the-league-of-arab-states-and-the-united-nations-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 22:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-us-arrangement-on-pharmaceutical-trade-and-pricing 20:55 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hmpps-risk-of-serious-harm-guidance-2020 19:08 Updated the Risk of Serious Harm guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-us-deepen-regulatory-cooperation-on-medical-devices-building-on-wider-pharmaceutical-partnership 18:29 Image changed

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 18:03 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 6 to Sunday 12 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chairs-statement-on-the-meeting-on-the-strait-of-hormuz 17:32 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/uk-and-us-deepen-regulatory-cooperation-on-medical-devices-building-on-wider-pharmaceutical-partnership 17:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-an-sia-licence 17:15 Added that you can only use a DVA driving licence photocard as a Group B document if you did not use it as a Group A document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nhs-patients-and-british-businesses-to-benefit-from-historic-changes-to-medicines-access-following-pharmaceutical-partnership-with-usa 17:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-to-working-with-the-gcc-the-united-nations-and-all-council-members-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:57 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 16:55 Updated information about insurance for car and motorcycle hire (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appeals 16:40 Guidance updated to reflect the expansion of the Part 1 (expedited) written representations appeal procedure, from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-297-m-amendment-2-the-carriage-of-defibrillators-on-ships 16:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/training-and-events-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services 16:23 New training dates have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vehicle-tax-for-electric-and-low-emissions-vehicles 16:10 Within the ‘Additional rate (expensive car supplement)’ section, the list price for specified vehicles has been amended to “more than £50,000”. Previously this read as “£50,000 or more”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/warm-home-discount-whd-cost-recovery 16:00 Updated the tables in the government response document as the figures were incorrect.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:55 Information about ‘Managing Pension Schemes Service migration reminder’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 15:52 The details of one software supplier has been removed from the ‘software in development’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 15:46 2 April weekly update added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bma-resident-doctor-industrial-action-april-2026 15:39 Added HTML version of ‘BMA resident doctor industrial action, April 2026’.

News and communications

/guidance/what-happens-when-you-report-a-notifiable-disease-in-your-animals 15:35 Added guidance on what you will happen if a notifiable disease is ruled out.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:20 HRA Spreadsheet updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/case-set-up-guidance-for-insolvency-practitioners 15:13 Complete update of page and restructure

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-school-improvement-resources-south-east 15:12 Added stronger practice hubs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2026 15:12 HB A3/2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-if-a-business-holds-authorised-economic-operator-status 15:11 The list of approved Authorised Economic Operator businesses has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/waste-company-crackdown-secures-28500-for-charities 15:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/management-of-dna-elimination-databases-fsr-gui-0028 15:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bma-resident-doctor-industrial-action-april-2026 14:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 14:51 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/privacy-statement-ofqual-subject-matter-specialists 14:43 Updated the privacy notice for Ofqual Subject Matter Specialists.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-assurance-process-hbap 14:43 Updates for financial year ending March 2026 made to Modules 1 and 2 of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:35 Update UK Vessel List 02/04

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/british-forces-air-strikes-in-iraq-monthly-list 14:30 Updated: ‘RAF air strikes in Iraq and Syria: January to December 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/called-in-decision-land-south-of-frome-bounded-by-marston-road-b3092railway-line-and-a361-frome-bypass-and-including-land-to-the-south-of-a361-r 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:28 Code GBAUFXTFXTSEE for Sea Fast Cold Chain Logistics PLC in Felixstowe has been removed.Code GBAURUHBHXBDE for W.H. Bowker International Limited in Droitwich has been removed.Code GBAUHSEHULBWE for W H Bowker International Ltd in Hull has been removed.Code GBAUIPSFXTEWB for Wanb Express UK Ltd in Ipswich has been removed.The address for Cosmotrans International Ltd (Code GBAUFEMLHRCTX) has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-public-registers 14:25 Uploaded the April 2026 updated EEE producer public register, the approved authorised treatment facility public register and the approved exporter public register.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators 14:24 Links to tools for Statutory Neonatal Care Pay and Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay calculators have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protection-from-sex-based-harassment-in-public-act-2023 14:16 Added Welsh version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defnyddio-r-cynllun-troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm 14:13 Help a chymorth – Mae gwybodaeth ynghylch sut i gael help a chymorth ar gyfer blwyddyn dreth 2026 i 2027 wedi’i hychwanegu.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-referral-and-barring-decision-making-process 14:04 Review Application Form – file attachment created

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sources-of-surveillance-data-for-influenza-covid-19-and-other-respiratory-viruses 14:00 Added a new section on influenza virus genetic and antigenic characterisation and antiviral susceptibility surveillance.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-infrastructure-fund-evaluation-privacy-notice 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gbe-n-continues-to-build-delivery-team-for-first-smrs 13:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/overseas-companies-in-the-uk-registration-filing-and-disclosure-obligations 13:57 Updated guidance on the attachment to clarify that you need to file one form OS VS01 for each company, and include details for all company directors on the form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-subject-access-request 13:54 Removing reference to VO SARS request due to a new shared process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/join-or-create-a-network-for-school-business-professionals 13:54 Updated ‘Find a school business professional network’. Removed SBL Connect, Newham School Business Managers Network, Sutton Primary School Business Professionals Group, Newcastle Alliance of School Business Leaders (NASBL), Cheshire West and Chester Association of School Business Managers (CWASBM), and Kirklees SBM Network. Updated Birmingham Association of School Business Management. Updated contact email address for the network directory.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-the-construction-industry-scheme 13:53 The links in the ‘Construction Industry Scheme for contractors’ and ‘Construction Industry Scheme for subcontractors’ sections have been updated. A webinar link and a new bullet list have been added, and the record‑keeping bullet list has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 13:50 Additional Procedure Code 1RC has been updated to prohibit use for claiming relief under the Chicago Convention and direct declarants to Additional Procedure Code 1CC instead.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 13:49 Help and support – Information about how to get help and support for the 2026 to 2027 tax year has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-your-education-estate 13:36 Added access information for responsible bodies.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-dbs-regional-outreach-service 13:21 Reference to paper barring referral form has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sl6-9ba-nicholas-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3028mna001 13:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bh25-5sj-mrs-julie-bowler-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3125mza001 13:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/barring-referrals 13:18 Reference to the paper barring referral form has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/making-barring-referrals-to-the-dbs 13:15 Page has been updated to highlight the online barring referral route, and to provide instructions on what to do if you cannot use the online route.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s66-8pb-the-sandbeck-1988-settlement-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3423mva001 13:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/avian-influenza-housing-measures-lifted 13:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ai-powered-drones-to-detect-explosive-threats-and-protect-military-personnel 12:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/vacancy-inspector-of-air-accidents-operations-closing-3-may-2026 12:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/wf11-8dx-blue-phoenix-limited-permit-variation-issued-eprqp3034jwv006 12:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-product-defect-with-an-animal-medicine 12:21 Table updated to include Scabigard and Hibiwash.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-academy-financial-returns-accounts-return 12:19 Updated the home page to reflect that the academies accounts return 2024/25 has closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-accounts-return 12:18 Updated the home page to reflect that the academies accounts return 2024 to 2025 has closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 12:14 Improvement notice for March 2026 added.Seizure notices for March and April 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 12:10 Updated information about ongoing travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 12:09 Updated information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and visa requirements (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/scabigard-suspension-for-cutaneous-administration-product-defect-recall-alert 12:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/registering-with-and-reporting-your-fuel-prices-to-fuel-finder 12:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bird-flu-rules-if-you-keep-game-birds 12:00 Mandatory housing measures will be lifted in England at 00:01am on Thursday 9 April 2026.Birds must still be housed if you are in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/veterans-of-the-lgbt-ban-financial-recognition-scheme 12:00 The statistics on applicants to the scheme have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 12:00 The mandatory housing measures for poultry and other captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales at 00:01am on Thursday 9 April 2026.Birds must still be housed if you are in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone.

News and communications

/government/news/new-visits-to-report-on-the-local-offer-for-young-people-with-special-educational-needs-andor-disabilities-send 11:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/thematic-reviews-of-the-send-local-offer 11:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/user-and-preparer-advisory-group-minutes-november-2025 11:54 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 11:49 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5953

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:49 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4463

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 11:49 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3058

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 11:49 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2559

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/amending-legislation-ensuring-watercraft-accidents-are-investigated-by-maib 11:43 Consultation response summary and next steps published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/financial-reporting-advisory-board-terms-of-reference 11:40 Terms of Reference updated after March FRAB meeting.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-meloni-of-italy-2-april-2026 11:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/claim-repayment-or-remission-of-charges-on-rejected-imports-ce1179 11:29 The option to claim using Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/treasury-minutes-april-2026 11:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-2m-backed-pilots-to-put-more-power-in-the-hands-of-tenants 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/implementing-part-4-of-the-biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-agreement 11:00 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:49 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 2 April 2026. Change to the Iffley reach.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/child-abduction-accredited-solicitors-referral-list 10:38 Replaced fax details with website details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:37 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/counting-rules-for-recorded-crime 10:35 Updated Crime Recording Rules for frontline officers and staff.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex20-2da-arla-foods-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3638nnv006 10:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 10:32 Information about ‘VAT missing returns’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-valuation-tables 10:22 All poultry valuation attachments updated with March 2026 data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sevabertinib-approved-to-treat-adults-with-her2-positive-lung-cancer-that-has-spread-or-cannot-be-removed-by-surgery 10:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-non-domestic-rates-guidance-for-billing-authorities 10:10 Removed guidance and spreadsheets related to the 2025 to 2026 financial year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/aaib-report-hoffmann-h36-dimona-g-cimc 10:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/regulation-of-decapods-letter-from-the-home-office 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/water-resources-planning-guideline 10:00 The Water Resources Planning guideline has been updated to include changes to process, approaches and updated links to associated guidance, research and documents. A public consultation was run in Autumn 2025 on proposed updates to the guidance. Responses to the consultation have now been considered and changes made to the updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-framework-for-water-resources-2025-water-for-growth-nature-and-a-resilient-future 10:00 Added ‘Environmental Destination for Water Resources: planning guidance’ as a new document on the page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/social-housing-tenure-standard-direction-to-the-regulator-of-social-housing 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/aaib-report-taylor-monoplane-g-aysh 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/freedom-ii-report-and-safety-flyer-published 10:00 First published.

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/government/news/landowner-ordered-to-pay-highest-ever-illegal-felling-fine 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/drones-using-ai-to-spot-explosive-dangers-and-help-keep-soldiers-safe 09:51 Added video

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 09:49 The temporary limit that was set for renewals on the new digital service yesterday has now been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-confident-pack 09:46 Aldi CCO contact details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-contact-a-retailer-cco-or-supplier-helpline 09:46 Aldi CCO contact details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 09:46 Greece and Somalia have been added to the list of countries.

News and communications

/government/news/lancashire-company-and-director-fined-for-illegal-exports 09:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/infected-blood-inquiry-exchange-of-letters-between-the-chair-and-the-minister-of-the-cabinet-office-regarding-inquiry-close-down 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/elmley-prison-action-plan 09:35 Latest inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mgn-657-mf-amendment-2-requirements-for-fixed-aerosol-fire-extinguishing-systems-for-use-in-small-vessel-machinery-spaces 09:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-epidemiology-outbreaks-and-guidance 09:30 Added guidelines section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-niv-category-1-contact-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-niv-category-2-contact-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-niv-category-3-contact-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-registration-briefing-for-those-wishing-to-become-childcare-providers 09:30 Documents updated to reflect the April 2026 change to inspection timescales for providers registered on the Early Years Register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-registration-briefing-for-those-wishing-to-become-childminders 09:30 Documents updated to reflect the April 2026 change to inspection timescales for providers registered on the Early Years Register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-maternal-and-older-adults-vaccination-coverage-in-england-reports 09:30 Added pre-release access list for April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-heat-mortality-monitoring-reports 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-national-norovirus-and-rotavirus-surveillance-reports 09:30 Adding and and removing names from the list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ac-goatham-and-son-limited-npswr046578-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quarterly-total-energy-data-revisions 09:30 Latest data published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulating-independent-schools 09:30 Updated ‘Independent school standards guidance’ to reflect current policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information 09:30 Updated ‘Early years inspection information’ to reflect changes to the inspection timescale from April 2026 for providers registered on the Early Years Register. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-mortality-monitoring-report-england-quality-and-methodology-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/information-for-parents-about-ofsteds-role-in-regulating-childcare 09:30 Updated to reflect changes to the inspection timescale from April 2026 for providers registered on the Early Years Register. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-special-feature-articles-by-subject-published-in-energy-trends 09:30 March 2026 article added to list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-tax-digital-mtd-for-income-tax 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/national-measles-guidelines 09:30 Updated guidance to version 7 – see document for details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nrs-meriden-aggregates-ltd-npswr044591-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nipah-virus-niv-biological-principals 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nipah-virus-niv-contact-tracing-matrix 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nipah-virus-niv-when-to-suspect-infection 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/ad-hoc-statistical-publications-list--2 09:30 The link to quarter 1 2026/27 has been added.

COVID-19

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-implementation-of-the-new-subscription-contracts-regime 09:30 Outcome of the consultation added, including attachments of the government response to the consultation, consultation and analysis methodology and a summary of the question responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/registrar-general-quarterly-report-northern-ireland-october-to-december-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/hepatitis-c-infections-in-people-who-inject-drugs-continue-to-fall 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-ukhsa-data-shows-1504-heat-related-deaths-during-summer-of-2025 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-market-rent-determination 09:25 Updated paper form.

Guidance and regulation