UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-18

/government/publications/ox10-7dh-midland-pig-producers-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprqp3230ups007 16:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch2-4rx-mersey-generation-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprup3228sws003 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rabies-in-bats 16:18 Updated the list of locations of infected bats in the UK to include Honiton Devon, Churchinford Somerset, Dorchester Dorset, Winchester Hampshire, Doddiscombsleigh Devon, Martock Somerset and Theale Somerset. Also deleted year 2015 and 2016 cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-at-risk-infants-aide-memoire 16:14 The aide memoire for at-risk infants born on or before 30 June 2024 has been removed, and the aide memoire for at-risk infants born on or after 1 July 2024 has been updated to account for the schedule change in July 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-repatriation-companies-in-the-uk 16:10 Added ‘112 Air Ambulance’ and ‘Medical Travel Companions Ltd’ to the list of providers.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 16:08 Added downtime notification for Wednesday 19 August from 6pm to 9pm.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-work-with-uk-defence-innovation-ukdi 16:06 Updated the wording underneath – Guidance for international innovators

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/diplomatic-visa-arrangement-caseworker-guidance 15:52 This guidance has been updated to add India to the Granting entry clearance section.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 15:51 Removal of information about flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/arbitrators-for-uk-free-trade-agreements-ftas 15:49 Wording around ‘agreed lists’ under bulleted list of links to free trade agreement (FTA) arbitrators amended in ‘List of candidates eligible for appointment as arbitrators for the UK’s FTAs’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:43 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 and UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sl6-6pj-craig-lowe-and-kirsty-lowe-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3822mka001 15:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ne61-4jx-rothley-hall-management-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3423maa001 15:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp5-4jb-peter-barrett-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3721mga001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dt6-6eg-rachel-broadway-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3721maa001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn31-6qy-georgie-wates-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3021mda001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-innovation-support-to-operations-cycle-8 15:37 Removed links to old contact UKDI web page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-updates-on-the-octopus-bloom 15:36 Added link to MMO Fisheries Management Plan Updates page foe the octopus ID cards

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-fisheries-management-plan-updates 15:30 Species ID cards section added with ID cards for cuttlefish, gurnard, octopus, shark and squid.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-process-for-obtaining-information-about-interests-in-land-under-section-52-of-the-plann 15:16 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-good-design 15:16 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-funding-agreements-and-contracts-2026-to-2027 15:15 Added ‘Contract for services: DWP adult skills fund extension’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2025-26 15:12 Added 2025-26 capitalisation directions for: Bradford, Enfield, Haringey, Solihull, Stoke-on-Trent, Worcestershire.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2026-27 15:12 Updated page: 2026-27 external assurance reviews added: Barnet, Cheshire, Cumberland, East Sussex, Enfield, Gloucester, Halton, Medway, Peterborough, Shropshire, Wirral, Worcestershire, Worthing. 2025-26 Capitalisation Directions added: Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, Peterborough.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pension-administrators-member-transfers 15:11 The guidance has been updated to include the conditions that must be met before HMRC can respond to transfer requests by email.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process 15:10 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 15:10 Added new primary and secondary ear tags availability to Hamilton Bros list. For primary eartags Quicktag Maxi and Midi and secondary eartag Quicktag Button.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-changes-to-an-application-after-it-has-been-accepted-for-examination 15:09 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 15:07 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-the-statutory-market-values-for-oil 15:01 Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas market values for category 1 crudes for July 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/withdraw-funds-from-your-cash-account-for-cds-declarations 14:56 Information that funds can only be paid into a UK-based business or personal bank account has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:51 Code GBAUBRKLIVTFG for Finsa UK Ltd in Birkenhead has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:48 Code GBAUCVTBHXXGX for XGO Logistics Ltd in Coventry has been added. Code GBAUCLLBHXTOG1 for Toga Freight Services Ltd in Birmingham has been added.Code GBAUIOGDOVCKT for Charles Kendall Freight Limited in Rochester has been added. Code GBAUSWLLHRZSX for SF WM UK Limited in Hounslow has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/location-code-for-airports-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:46 Code GBAUBHDBHDBHD for George Best City Airport Belfast in Northern Ireland has been added. Code GBAUARSINVINV for Inverness Airport in Scotland has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 14:41 Updated the DUS protocol for oilseed rape and fodder rape.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/georgia-knowledge-base-profile 14:35 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eswatini-knowledge-base-profile 14:33 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/france-knowledge-base-profile 14:32 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 14:27 Added the Certification Officer’s decision in the case of Chandra v University and College Union

News and communications

/government/publications/finland-knowledge-base-profile 14:25 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-advises-against-the-use-of-rectal-catheters-in-infants 14:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/updating-gb-type-approval-for-passenger-and-goods-vehicles 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/latest-crane-lifts-mark-major-progress-on-sixep-continuity-plant 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/preston-prison 13:44 Official visiting times updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser 13:37 Updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-back-an-import-security-deposit-or-guarantee 13:33 The section ‘When to claim’ has been updated with the correct contact details for HMRC’s National Temporary Admission team.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes 13:31 Applications are now open for Round 13 of the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:08 Final opinion 10/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ai-to-slash-101-wait-times-and-free-vital-police-time 12:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pr2-5nq-veolia-es-cleanaway-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbu5500icv010 12:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 12:37 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:33 All Civil Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fiji-knowledge-base-profile 12:26 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estonia-knowledge-base-profile 12:13 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-ronald-evans 12:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ethiopia-knowledge-base-profile 11:58 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-718-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr 11:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-729-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr 11:58 MIN 729 has been replaced by MGN 718.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 11:50 The list of accredited explosives detection dog teams has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/warning-as-investors-lose-hundreds-of-thousands-of-pounds-to-ponzi-style-crypto-scheme 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 11:27 NPA 26/15 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2345 – Aircrew Fatigue Management. This NPA closes for comments on 28 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 11:26 NPA 26/15 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2345 – Aircrew Fatigue Management. This NPA closes for comments on 28 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/white-clawed-crayfish-licence-to-catch-them-to-carry-out-maintenance 11:05 The registration form to catch and relocate white-clawed crayfish to maintain water bodies has been replaced with a new online form.The Report your actions (LR23) form has also been replaced with a new online form, alongside details of the information needed to complete it.The date to report any actions taken under this licence has also changed. You must now report your action between 1 and 31 October each year, even if you’ve taken no action or did not find the target species.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-treat-irreplaceable-habitat-for-biodiversity-net-gain 11:00 This update adds information about irreplaceable habitat that is relevant to nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) from 2 November 2026. Where the guidance differs for developments that require planning permission and NSIPs, we have separated it into specific sections.We have changed the page title to clarify that this guidance only covers irreplaceable habitat in relation to biodiversity net gain. We have clarified that you cannot use statutory biodiversity credits to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat. We have also clarified what an irreplaceable habitat is and when you need consent for enhancement works.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:58 Code GBAULHRLHREUB for EUROBIP Limited in Hounslow has been removed.Code GBAUIPSFXTWAT for the Ministry of Defence in Ipswich has been added.Code GBAUBELBFSZQS for Ping Handling Ltd at Belfast International Airport has been added.Code GBAULCNIMMCON for the Ministry of Defence in Lincoln has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bd2-1as-aire-valley-gas-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3129lta001 10:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 10:29 Updated information about US Hurricane season predictions (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-third-party-courts-and-tribunals-data-licence 10:27 Added link to publishing policy

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/second-registration-window-now-open-for-tax-advisers 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system-letter-to-local-authority-leaders-and-mayors 10:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system-letter-to-stakeholders 10:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/help-with-common-risks-in-transfer-pricing-approaches-gfc7 10:17 Information about the ‘Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility’ has been added to section ‘What to do if you have made an error’ within ‘Further information – next steps, further questions, webinar, legislation and guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/better-wifi-on-remote-trains-and-access-to-cutting-edge-tech-for-british-farmers-through-13-million-boost-to-drive-next-gen-satellite-communications 10:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/nr15-2ql-christopher-sargent-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3138fmv003 10:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-to-the-agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/storm-overflow-assessment-framework-2025 10:00 The SOAF guidance has been updated to incorporate changes following the initial implementation of the guidance to improve clarity and consistency in its use. Updates include clarification on how spill data should be used when calculating the Valid Year Average (VYA), including how years with incomplete EDM data are treated and when a VYA reset may be applied following improvements. Updated the stage 2 water quality impact assessment for the UWWTR SOAF process and flowchart. Added a new appendix defining Population Equivalent and provided further clarification on the BTKNEEC cost-benefit assessment guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/gas-system-in-transition-security-of-supply 10:00 Published the interim response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-publishes-latest-monitoring-update-on-road-fuel-market 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/official-injury-claim-advisory-group-minutes 09:45 Added meeting minutes for 30 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:44 River Thames: river conditions updated for Tuesday 18 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/founder-of-liverpools-signature-empire-banned-as-director-after-investors-lost-48-million-through-connected-company 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rsh-adds-rentplus-homes-limited-to-gradings-under-review-list 09:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/gradings-under-review-list 09:30 Rentplus Homes Limited added to the Gradings Under Review list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:30 Added new Chapter G4: The lower and higher rates of the LCWRA element and the severe conditions criteria, and revised the ADM summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-maintenance-decision-makers-guide 09:30 ‘Vol 1 Chapters 3-16 The Basic Principles’ and ‘ Summary of Changes from Dec 2021’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-sanctions-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated the Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology. Added information on Failure to Attend (FTA) reasons in Section 5, Sanction decision statistics. The latest sanctions statistics were published on 18 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated the guidance on immigration status and nationality statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mandatory-tax-adviser-registration-communications-resources 09:30 Page updated because mandatory registration has been introduced for tax advisers who are paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-supports-west-midlands-to-take-public-control-of-local-bus-network 09:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-sets-out-position-on-regulation-of-microbiome-based-medicinal-products 09:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-position-paper-on-microbiome-based-medicinal-products-mbmps 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 08:59 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/italy-list-of-english-speaking-notaries 08:59 The list of notaries in Italy has been reviewed and updated. Contact details and availability information have been amended where necessary, and entries that are no longer valid have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 08:58 Updated the list of airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/greece-medical-facilities 08:54 Providers list updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/simple-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:39 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:35 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-with-common-risks-in-transfer-pricing-approaches-gfc7 08:16 Information about the ‘Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility’ has been added to section ‘What to do if you have been an error’ within ‘Further information – next steps, further questions, webinar, legislation and guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/niger-lawyers 07:05 To change telephone numbers and address in the Feedback section to the below:From 234 (1) 277 0780/0781/0782 / +44 20 7008 5000 to +234 (0) 2012770 780, +234 (0) 2012770 780, +234 (0) 2012770 782, +44 20 7008 5000 FromBritish Embassy NiameyRoute des Ambassades (French Embassy compound)BP:10 660NiameyNigerToBritish Office NiameyRadisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center (Bd. de la République)BP: 10 660NiameyNigerhas context menu

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document code Y149 has been added and document code Y863 has been updated to Appendix 5A Union.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charities-face-increasingly-complex-attacks-warns-regulator 00:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/lanarkshire-ai-growth-zone-secures-300-million-investment-as-dell-establishes-scottish-base 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-17

/government/news/free-bus-travel-247-for-disabled-people-as-prime-minister-takes-further-action-to-ease-cost-of-living 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/order-certified-copies-and-certificates-from-companies-house 17:13 The message about being unable to process requests for company certificates until further notice has been removed. The issue has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-explanatory-memorandum-updated-17-august-2026 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-managing-director-commissioner-appointment-letter 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-lebanon-sign-mou-to-strengthen-security-co-operation 17:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mental-health-and-wellbeing-abroad 17:00 Whole guide updated with the latest advice and information.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warcop-access-times 16:43 Added ‘Warcop public access 2027’ and removed historic versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 16:37 Moved the list of departments who use the digital Employee Transfer Service onto its own page. With over 40 departments listed, the bulleted list was becoming long and hiding the content beneath it.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pfas-plan 16:30 The last 2 columns in the Action Table for Actions 2.16, 2.17 and 2.18 have been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 16:23 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address on form B1 with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-2026 16:20 Figures added for dates provided for July and September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/holocaust-memorial-and-learning-centre-updated-planning-application-documents 16:01 Updated paragraph 2 to reflect ministerial changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/thanckes-fuel-jetty-project 15:59 Removed ‘Project Timescales’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase 15:52 Updates to the Procurement Oversight Guidance to reflect structural changes within organisations. The Guidance is also updated to clarify the statutory boundaries of oversight powers and formal consent requirements for devolved administrations, as well as additional wording changes for consistency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 15:52 NPA 26/12, NPA 26/13 and NPA 26/14 have been published proposing amendments to RA 2101: Aircrew Qualifications, RA 2305: Supervision of Flying and RA 2375: Qualification, Approval and Use of Aircrew Training Devices. These NPAs close for comments on 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-rs1-guidance 15:51 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 15:50 NPA 26/12, NPA 26/13 and NPA 26/14 have been published proposing amendments to RA 2101: Aircrew Qualifications, RA 2305: Supervision of Flying and RA 2375: Qualification, Approval and Use of Aircrew Training Devices. These NPAs close for comments on 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 15:35 Updated information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/management-of-counter-corruption 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:24 The section ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – research on Self Assessment changes’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-educational-needs-survey 15:18 Removed 2026 survey deadline dates, as these have now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-2026-guide 15:18 Updated description of mediations and tribunals in ‘Special educational needs survey 2027: guide’, and removed ‘Special educational needs survey 2026: guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-technical-specification 15:18 Updated ‘Special educational needs person level survey 2027: technical specification’ (the changes are noted in the version history), and removed documents related to 2026 returns.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-hall-prison-and-yoi-action-plan 15:09 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/five-wells-prison-action-plan 14:58 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/child-and-family-social-worker-early-career-standards 14:52 Added guidance on using the early career standards for alternatively qualified Family Help lead practitioners.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:46 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 14:45 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:41 9 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 16 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 8 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases. The list in the summary of cases section has also been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-s-guidance 14:41 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/unlocking-a-better-and-less-stressful-property-market 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-for-registration-and-accreditation-as-a-reprocessor-or-exporter 14:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-international-contact-group-for-the-great-lakes-icg 14:22 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 14:15 Removed the completed downtime notification for 12 August.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/fy3-squirrel-traps-and-maintenance 14:11 ‘If you are using your own labour to repair and maintain the traps, the Rural Payments Agency will pay 80% of the 80% value’ has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-measurement-rule-book 14:10 Housing Delivery Test Measurement rule book updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-2024-measurement 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-2025-measurement 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system 14:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform 14:08 Developers Alliance feedback published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-statutory-consultee-system 14:07 Government response to the consultation added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-framework-proposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system 14:06 Government response to the consultation and Public Sector Equality Duty assessment added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/employers-paye-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 14:01 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/huntercombe-prison 14:00 Updated official (legal and non-legal) booking information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/mhra-consultation-on-statutory-fees-2026 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/exeter-prison 13:53 Official visits booking details updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 13:51 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/merge-two-or-more-ilr-files-together-with-ilr-filemerge 13:31 Added ‘ILR FileMerge user guide: 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-two-senior-scientific-officers-in-the-biologicals-team 13:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/known-supply-problems-with-animal-medicines 13:08 Update to information on Leptospirosis/Parvovirus/Erysipelas Vaccines for Pigs and Mycoplasma Vaccines for Cattle.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-trustees-terms-extended-on-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-board 12:54 there was a duplication in paragraph which has been cut out.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-to-set-up-a-border-control-post-at-your-port-or-airport 12:50 Information about high risk foods not of animal origin has been added.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/women-in-research-charter 12:50 Added Loughborough University and University of Cumbria to the list of signatories.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 12:43 Added August low flying times to Holbeach.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/giving-evidence-from-abroad-to-uk-tribunals-rules-by-country 12:36 Updated guidance for Benin, Guinea-Bissau and Thailand.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/authorised-consignee-temporary-storage-acts-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:26 Code GBCUNHPDVYEMR for E.M. Rogers (Transport) Ltd in Northampton has been added. Code GBCUMIKLTNDVN for Distribution Van Services Ltd in Milton Kehnes has been added. Code GBCUWRNLIVWIN for Evri Ltd in Winwick has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/albania-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:20 Removed the country policy and information note: human trafficking, Albania, July 2024, as it is out of date and not being replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 12:19 Added details for Huddersfield Railway Station incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0270.S and STW Packington to Measham FE Transfer incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0267.S.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:02 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:02 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/two-trustees-terms-extended-on-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/certificate-of-agreement-airports-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 11:45 Code GBCUTLDINVTGW for Tingwall Airport in Gott, Scotland has been added. Code GBCUTBLLHREDA for Plaistows Airfield in Chiswell, St Albans has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukaea-spins-out-singular-machines 11:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 11:31 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/financial-sanctions-webinars-and-events 11:27 Event form added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-age-dispute-cases-in-the-detention-estate 11:27 Published interim operational instruction 07/2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 11:11 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2607

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:09 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2876

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-document-ukdi-security-open-call-2026-cycle-1 11:05 Within Section 11 – Proposal Word CountSecurity Compatibility has been amended to 300 words (was 350)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 11:04 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2774

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 10:48 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3217

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/drivers-can-save-up-to-10-days-by-notifying-dvla-of-a-medical-condition-online 10:45 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 10:44 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2484

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-protection-act-dpa-information-hm-revenue-and-customs-hold-about-you 10:44 The HMRC Office of the Data Protection Officer Privacy Notice and references to it have been removed from the HMRC Privacy Notice. The data sharing section has also been updated to include overseas social security authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shellfish-classification 10:43 Northern Ireland Shellfish Classification List updated to August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts10-4rf-morgen-energy-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3123maa003 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-international-forces-caseworker-guidance 10:31 Updated to change the name Nauru to Naoero.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/extend-child-benefit-for-your-teen-before-31-august 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/chile 10:19 Addition of information about Hantavirus in Chile (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:06 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 17 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-ilr-reports-for-possible-data-errors-in-your-return 10:00 Updated ‘Understand your funding: using the dashboard’ to reflect changes to the dashboard for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-sustainable-water-resources-environment-agency-position-statement 10:00 Added a link to the Nature-based solutions (NbS) for water resources handbook, which was published on 17 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-water-resources-handbook 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/call-for-evidence-on-the-impact-and-effectiveness-of-sections-1-to-13-of-the-telecommunications-security-act-2021 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-in-year-growth-for-2026-to-2027 09:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tick-borne-encephalitis-epidemiology-diagnosis-and-prevention 09:30 Updated Figure 1, point 4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-application-for-a-drought-order-river-severn 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr2-8je-ecd-poultry-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3322mha001 09:25 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 13 schemes added and 9 schemes removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/buildings-under-11-metres-new-funding 09:00 Page and guidance updated as applications for funding are now open. Eligible responsible entities can apply via the Building Remediation Hub. The application window will remain open for 8 weeks and close on Friday 9 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-phase-1-14-day-pilot-programme 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-complete-routine-immunisation-schedule 09:00 The complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 July 2026 has been added, this includes updates to the RSV eligible cohort.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/possible-amendments-to-the-tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-rules-2008-in-respect-of-applications-for-judicial-review 09:00 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-legacy-it-risk-assessment-framework 08:55 Added ‘Updated definition of legacy IT ‘ attachment, and update note to the ‘Guidance on the Legacy IT Risk Assessment Framework’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch65-4ef-cheshire-west-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjb3005cjv003 08:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation