UK Government advice update diffs

2026-01-01

/government/publications/stoats-licence-to-trap-them-to-prevent-serious-damage-to-livestock-gl39 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/stoats-licence-to-trap-them-to-conserve-wild-birds-gl38 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shrews-licence-to-take-them 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tb-isolation-units-for-cattle-conditions-of-approval-and-operation 00:01 Updated the guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in England and Wales, due to the roll out of the Resolved Standard Policy in Wales from 1 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-thailand 00:01 Updated fees for the International Organisation for Migration.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/edible-dormice-licence-to-trap-them 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/great-crested-newts-survey-or-research-licence-level-1 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/great-crested-newts-survey-or-research-licence-level-2 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-licence-for-the-movement-of-resolved-inconclusive-reactor-cattle-to-slaughter 00:01 Licence updated due to the roll-out of the Resolved Standard Policy in Wales from 1 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/water-voles-licence-to-displace-them-for-development-projects 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. Additionally, the process for submitting a survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/water-voles-licence-to-displace-them-for-work-on-flood-defences-water-courses-or-drainage-systems 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/white-clawed-crayfish-survey-or-research-licence 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. Additionally, the process for submitting a survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/white-clawed-crayfish-licence-to-catch-them-to-carry-out-maintenance 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-animals-licence-for-individuals-to-possess-specimens 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-and-animals-licence-to-possess-samples 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-and-animals-licence-to-release-certain-schedule-9-species-gl22 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-rear-chicks-of-certain-captive-bred-species-gl11 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-remove-abandoned-or-unsuccessful-eggs 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-sell-captive-bred-live-wild-birds 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-sell-dead-wild-birds 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-show-captive-bred-birds-competitively 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-keep-them-for-rehabilitation 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-to-prevent-serious-damage-gl42 00:01 From 1 January 2026, this licence will be issued by Natural England. It will be valid for 1 year. It introduces changes in structure and to wording of conditions and advice. There are additional requirements to reduce bird disturbance in certain situations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-public-health-or-safety-gl41 00:01 From 1 January 2026, this licence will be issued by Natural England. It will be valid for 1 year. It introduces changes in structure and to wording of conditions and advice. Additional bird species to preserve public health are listed. There are additional requirements to reduce bird disturbance in certain situations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-conservation-purposes-gl40 00:01 From 1 January 2026, this licence will be issued by Natural England. It will be valid for 1 year. It introduces changes in structure and to wording of conditions and advice. A list of birds of conservation concern is provided. There are additional requirements to reduce bird disturbance in certain situations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-for-vets-to-rehabilitate-them 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hazel-dormice-survey-or-research-licence-level-1 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. Additionally, the process for submitting a survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hazel-dormice-survey-or-research-licence-level-2 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. Additionally, the process for submitting a survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hen-harriers-licence-for-diversionary-feeding-cl25 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licence-to-possess-plants-and-animals-for-scientific-purposes 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licence-to-sell-animal-specimens-taken-before-october-1981 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licence-for-police-forces-to-interfere-with-protected-species-during-crime-investigations 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/little-whirlpool-ramshorn-snails-licence-for-ditch-maintenance 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mallard-ducks-licence-to-take-eggs-and-rear-and-release-chicks 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mealy-redpoll-licence-to-sell-and-exhibit-ringed-mealy-redpoll 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/otters-licence-to-capture-and-transport-those-trapped-in-fisheries-to-prevent-damage 00:01 Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/1-january-2026-update-to-the-patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-fees 00:01 This has now been changed, written in present tense for publication on 01/01/2026

News and communications

/government/news/business-investment-boosted-with-new-tax-relief-taking-effect-today 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/families-to-have-better-access-to-childhood-vaccinations 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-31

/government/news/the-prime-ministers-new-years-message-31-december-2025 22:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:14 Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2025/139, previously AIV SOS 2025/05).The 3km temporary control zone A and 10km temporary control zone B have been revoked and replaced by a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone surrounding the premises.

News and communications

/government/publications/rubella-the-green-book-chapter-28 18:06 This chapter has been updated to include the introduction of the MMRV vaccine from 1 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/short-form-terms 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/low-value-terms 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mid-tier-terms 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-services-contract-terms 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:49 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6689

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 16:49 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2721

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:49 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3209

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 16:48 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5568

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 16:48 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8938

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/financial-evidence-for-student-and-child-student-route-applicants 16:47 Updated the ‘How much money you need – Student visa’ section to reflect the changes in the living cost requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/an-introduction-to-the-restricted-patient-system 15:33 Registration added for a 13 Jan 2026 online session: ‘Applying to the MoJ for a supervised discharge’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/organic-registers-lists-of-third-countries-or-territories-control-bodies-and-control-authorities 15:30 Updated the list of recognised non-UK control bodies and control authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands 14:35 Removal of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/france 14:33 Removal of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 14:31 Removal of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-turkey 13:37 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 13:08 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/93), the protection zone has ended and the surveillance zone has been revoked at the same time.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Welshpool, Powys in Wales (AIV 2025/95) the chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Wales has confirmed that the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone. Part of the 10km surveillance zone extends into England and remains in force.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250143-36-hampton-park-bristol-bs6-6lh 12:40 Questionnaire and supporting documents4 Interested Party representations

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 11:52 New information on the security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 11:49 following decisions added: COM/3346909 Rushmoor, Hampshire Decision: date 31 December 2025COM/ 3357917 Predannick Downs, Cornwall: Hearing date 29 January 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sl4-4qr-ben-adolph-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3426lpa001 11:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:46 Information about taking part in research conducted by HMRC’s Customer Lab has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:40 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-issues-cold-health-alert-as-low-temperatures-forecast 11:34 Updated with latest info

News and communications

/government/publications/bass-industry-guidance-2025 11:33 Update 31/12

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mongolia 11:31 Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:18 River Thames: river conditions updated for Wednesday 31 December 2025. Changes to Buscot, Grafton, Whitchurch and Molesey reaches.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-tariff-rate-quotas-on-steel-goods 11:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2025/26: safeguard measure: tariff-rate quota on steel goods’ added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/montenegro 10:53 Updated with information about protests and risks of travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-privacy-notice-document-legalisation 10:40 Privacy notice updated,

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 10:39 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 10:35 Update 18.12.25

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu10-5qa-mary-wise-angela-shaw-carol-copeland-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3924lda001 10:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-employing-people 10:01 The live webinar link for employee travel and the recorded webinar link for labour supply chain due diligence for local authorities have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/provisional-list-of-abortion-clinics-and-hospitals-in-wales-2025 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/provisional-list-of-nhs-abortion-clinics-and-hospitals-in-england-2025 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinics-authorised-to-carry-out-abortions 10:00 Removed from the list: BPAS Nottingham City; MSI Reproductive Choices Hemel Hempstead Community Treatment Centre; NUPAS Kilburn; MSI Reproductive Choices Croydon Community Treatment Centre; NUPAS Fulham; NUPAS Haringey; NUPAS Kingston; NUPAS Stafford; NUPAS Clapham Junction; NUPAS Wandsworth; NUPAS Bury; NUPAS Oldham; NUPAS Salford; NUPAS South Manchester; MSI Reproductive Choices County Oak Community Treatment Centre; MSI Reproductive Choices District Treatment Centre Brighton; BPAS Amersham; MSI Reproductive Choices Aylesbury Community Treatment Centre; MSI Reproductive Choices Marlow Community Treatment Centre; MSI Reproductive Choices Stoke Mandeville Community Treatment Centre; BPAS Oxford Central; NUPAS Manzil Way; BPAS Slough; MSI Reproductive Choices Frimley Green Community Treatment Centre; BPAS Shrewsbury; BPAS Dewsbury; MSI Reproductive Choices Scunthorpe Community Treatment Centre; MSI Reproductive Choices Rotherham Community Treatment Centre and Pinderfields General Hospital. Added to the list: BPAS Bedford Mobile Clinic; MSI Reproductive Choices Edmonton Community Treatment Centre; MSI Reproductive Choices Battersea Community Treatment Centre; MSI Reproductive Choices Putney Community Treatment Centre; MSI Reproductive Choices Regional Treatment Centre – West Midlands; MSI Reproductive Choices Stafford Community Treatment Centre and MSI Reproductive Choices Tamworth Community Treatment Centre.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar 09:59 Addition of information that the military regime will be holding elections throughout January 2026 (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250138-26-sturdon-road-bristol-bristol-bs3-2ba 09:41 4 Interested Party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nccis-management-information-requirement 09:30 Added ‘NCCIS management information requirement: 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/retail-of-veterinary-medicines 09:21 Added text to clarify that; ‘POM-VPS and NFA-VPS medicines should not be available for facilitated self-selection’, and ‘In Northern Ireland, a prescription for an antimicrobial or an antibiotic is only valid for 5 days from the date of issue’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dn31-2tt-lenzing-fibers-grimsby-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprsp3936hev004 09:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/reflecting-on-progress-and-advancing-prosperity-in-northern-ireland 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 08:53 List of ceased and suspended ACSPs updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 08:15 MCA Approved doctors list for England updated 31 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7128 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-china 03:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response 00:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/all-aboard-for-savings-the-great-british-rail-sale-returns 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/500-new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-30

/government/news/statement-on-chinas-military-drills-december-2025 18:51 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/uk-second-generation-search-and-rescue-aviation-programme-december-2025-newsletter 17:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-digital-economy-act-2017-debt-and-fraud-information-sharing-review-board 17:30 Updated the membership list and the meeting notes to include up to November 2025 entries

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 16:45 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 16:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 16:10 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was suspected in commercial poultry on 30 December 2025 at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV SOS 2025/05).A 3km temporary control zone A and a 10km temporary control zone B have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire (AIV 2025/89), the surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250137-72-74-gloucester-road-bristol-bs7-8bf 16:09 5 Interested Party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/jointstatementon-the-gaza-humanitarian-response 15:35 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2026-for-partnership-returns 15:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2026-for-trust-and-estate-returns 15:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2026-for-individual-returns 15:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 15:29 Addition of 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2026-to-2027-guide 15:16 Updated the children in need census 2026 to 2027 guide. The document’s version history describes the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2025-to-2026-guide 15:15 Updated the children in need census 2025 to 2026 guide. The document’s version history describes the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2026-to-2027-specification 15:15 Updated the ‘Children in need census 2026 to 2027: business and technical specification’. Changes are described in the document’s version history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2025-to-2026-specification 15:14 Updated the ‘Children in need census 2025 to 2026: business and technical specification’. The document’s version history describes the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 15:00 Planned downtime from 7:30pm on Friday 2 January 2026 to 7am on Saturday 3 January 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 14:56 News Article.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/guyana 14:37 Updated information on health risks and healthcare in Guyana (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/policy-and-strategy-for-all 14:37 Replaced the section ‘Understanding the UK outside the EU’ with ‘An introduction of the European Union’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/proscribed-terror-groups-or-organisations--2 14:37 Heading changed from ‘List of proscribed international terrorist groups’ to ‘List of proscribed terrorist groups’, to reflect the fact that the groups listed aren’t all international.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/living-in-south-korea 14:08 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual nationals travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands 13:37 Addition of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/france 13:33 Addition of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 13:29 Addition of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-payment-practices-and-performance-directors-reporting-requirements 13:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250137-72-74-gloucester-road-bristol-bs7-8bf 12:51 15 Interested Party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250136-357-filton-avenue-horfield-bristol-bs7-0bd 12:46 Bristol City Council statement added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250138-26-sturdon-road-bristol-bristol-bs3-2ba 12:40 2 Interested Party representations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-egypt--3 12:26 Added letter of no objection for schools and university admissions (‘Studying in Egypt’ section). Added link to consular letter for use when applying for an Egyptian driving license (‘Driving in Egypt’ section).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/government-pledges-to-reverse-decline-in-foster-carer-numbers 12:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/growth-gateway-masterclass-fundraising-in-africa 12:01 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fourth-edition-of-the-annual-dialogue-between-the-department-for-business-and-trade-and-the-direction-generale-des-entreprises 11:37 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea 11:34 Updated information on K-ETA exemptions and entry declaration forms (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/knife-robberies-fall-and-county-lines-gangs-dismantled 10:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:51 River Thames: river conditions updated for Tuesday 30 December 2025. Changes to Sandford, Abingdon, Culham, Days and Benson reaches.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-zealand-list-of-medical-facilities-and-funeral-directors 10:41 Updated information about funeral directors, doctors and medical facilities in New Zealand.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-zealand-list-of-lawyers 10:39 Updated information about listed lawyers.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/visits-to-antarctica-how-to-apply-for-a-permit 10:26 New permit applications for 2025/2026 season added.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/festive-booze-ban-for-record-number-of-offenders-on-tags 10:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-guarantee-for-repeat-orders 10:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh 10:12 New information that Bangladesh will observe 3 days of national mourning, starting with a public holiday on 31 December (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data 10:05 List of PPC Applications updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-9-december-2025-to-29-december-2025 10:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/exporters-contributions-celebrated-in-kings-new-years-honours-list-2026 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/international-sar-co-operation-plans-index 09:30 Index of SAR Data Providers updated, current to the last full week of December 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-celebrates-recipents-from-ni-in-new-year-honours-list 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bass-industry-guidance-2025 09:19 Updated 30/12

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina 08:50 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:18 Immigration Rules Appendix EU (Family Permit) – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:13 Immigration Rules Appendix EU – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:09 Immigration Rules Appendix ECAA Settlement: ECAA nationals and settlement – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:07 Immigration Rules part 11: asylum – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:00 Immigration Rules Appendix Statelessness – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/csoc-personnel-recognised-in-new-years-honours-list-2026 08:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:57 Immigration Rules Appendix Adoption – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:54 Immigration Rules Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:43 Immigration Rules Appendix Adult Dependent Relative – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:41 Immigration Rules Appendix FM: family members – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1491.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dr-fiona-rayment-honoured-with-dbe-by-his-majesty-the-king 07:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/quantum-in-singapore-opportunities-for-collaboration 07:12 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/private-life-caseworker-guidance 00:01 Updated with minor amendments to suitability.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/county-lines-programme 00:01 ‘Impact’ section updated with data up to September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eea-nationals-at-the-border-post-grace-period 00:01 The guidance has been updated to reflect the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1491. Full details are in the ‘changes from last version of this guidance’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-caseworker-guidance 00:01 ‘EU Settlement Scheme: EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members’ and ‘EU Settlement Scheme: suitability requirements’ updated to reflect Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1491, laid on 9 December 2025. A list of the changes from the last version is in the document.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-family-permits 00:01 Updated to to reflect Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1491, laid on 9 December 2025 and to publish the guidance applicable where EUSS status has been granted in error.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-life-as-a-partner-or-parent-private-life-and-exceptional-circumstance 00:01 Updated to reflect the addition of Immigration Rules paragraph SUI 3.1. to Immigration Rules paragraphs D-ECP.1.2A., D-LTRP.1.2A., D-ECPT.1.2A. and D-LTRPT.1.2A.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-celebrates-scots-in-hm-the-kings-new-year-honours-list 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-29

/government/news/sfo-security-head-awarded-obe-in-new-year-honours 22:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/the-military-civilian-divisions-of-the-new-year-honours-2026 22:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/exceptional-military-personnel-recognised-in-the-new-years-honours-list 22:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/honours-for-dstl-staff-making-a-big-impact-on-uk-defence-and-security 22:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/honorary-british-awards-to-foreign-nationals-2025 22:30 Page updated with new award recipient.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/new-year-honours-2026-overseas-and-international-list 22:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/uk-celebrates-recipients-from-wales-in-hm-the-kings-new-year-honours-list 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-celebrates-community-champions-in-hm-the-kings-new-years-honours-list 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/outstanding-contributions-to-the-uk-recognised-in-his-majesty-the-kings-new-year-2026-overseas-and-international-honours-list 22:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-reaffirms-its-support-for-the-sovereignty-territorial-integrity-political-independence-and-unity-of-somalia-uk-statement-at-the--2 20:57 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/list-of-medical-facilities-in-el-salvador 19:59 List reviewed – December 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-medical-facilities-in-honduras 19:59 List reviewed – December 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-medical-facilities-in-guatemala-city 19:48 List reviewed – December 2025

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:30 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a flock of non-commercial captive birds near Bridgwater, Somerset (AIV 2025/138). A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.Following a review of the risk level of poultry exposure to HPAI H5, the risk to poultry with suboptimal biosecurity has been reduced from very high to high (event occurs very regularly) with medium uncertainty.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador 17:51 As of 24 December, only Rumichaca and Huaquillas international immigration checkpoints are open for land crossing from Colombia and Peru (Entry requirements)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 16:43 Updated the table of key dates.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 16:17 Removal of information about strike in the cities of Cúcuta, Barrancabermeja, Medellín, Bogotá, Cali and Popayán 14 – 17 December (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:07 Two new cases of BTV-3 in England were confirmed on 23 December 2025 following routine bluetongue surveillance: 3 cattle in East Sussex and 4 cattle in Kent.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:52 Update 29/12

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-investment 15:37 Unlocking Space for Investment: Growth Hub​ – HTML attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 15:19 Added the latest list of establishments for poultry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2025 15:17 Added details for Wentworth SPS incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0252.S.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 14:54 Timescales have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-montenegro 14:28 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/map-of-local-nature-partnerships 14:16 Added contact details for the Humber LNP.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/department-for-transport-delivers-more-grant-funding-to-transport-freight-by-rail 14:11 Updated to reflect the extension of the MSRS to March 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/expanding-access-to-naloxone-supply-and-emergency-use 13:51 Updated to correct the number of deaths involving nitazenes in 2024 to 195, in line with the Office for National Statistics release ‘Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2024 registrations’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/lives-to-be-saved-by-boosting-access-to-drug-overdose-medication 13:51 Updated figures to reflect the Office for National Statistics release ‘Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2024 registrations’. Amended the number of lives lost from drug-related deaths in England and Wales from 5,448 to 5,565 and the number of deaths involving nitazenes from 180 to 195.

News and communications

/government/publications/notifications-for-veterinary-professionals-small-animal-risks-and-threats-smart-comms-system 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250140-110-112-the-assembly-east-street-bedminster-bristol-bs3-4ey 12:58 1 Consultee representation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250138-26-sturdon-road-bristol-bristol-bs3-2ba 12:46 1 Consultee and 6 Interested Party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250131-land-on-south-west-side-of-strathmore-road-horfield-bristol-bs7-9qq 12:37 Decision Notice and Statement of Matters

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:27 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:27 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/somalia 12:05 New information about risks from large gatherings and celebratory gunfire (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/students-urged-to-stay-alert-for-scams-as-january-student-finance-payments-approaches 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 11:48 Updated 29/12

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 11:41 Update 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 11:38 Update 2026

Guidance and regulation