UK Government advice update diffs

2026-01-06

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:47 Planned downtime from 7pm on Friday 9 January 2026 to 7pm Saturday 10 January 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-fraud-or-economic-crime-to-homes-england 10:45 Email address to make a report has been updated to NominatedOfficer@Homesengland.gov.uk.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-senior-civil-service-pay-award-202526 10:39 Amended to reflect changes to Pivotal Role Allowance process following Budget announcements made by the Treasury on streamlining pay controls

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-seeks-views-to-modernise-laws-on-powered-mobility-devices 10:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-issues-cold-health-alert-as-low-temperatures-forecast 10:17 Updated with latest CHA.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 10:10 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 10:01 COM/3363388 decision

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 10:00 Updated page, added month in focus for December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reviewing-the-law-for-powered-mobility-devices 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/rvar-2010-exemption-talyllyn-railway-company 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/environment-agency-charges-consultation-radioactive-substances-regulation-non-nuclear-sites 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250133-stoke-lodge-playing-fields-west-dene-shirehampton-bristol-bs9-2bh-additional-documents 09:53 3 Interested Party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/short-form-terms 09:50 Adding a new PDF for the short -term forms

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ai-exemplars-programme 09:30 Added the A&E Demand Forecasting project to the Department for Health and Social Care list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/urban-tree-challenge-fund-manual-for-existing-grant-holders 09:30 Updated the grant manual to reflect changes to claim process for 2025-26. Added the following documents: claim forms (rounds 5 and 6), non-RDPE claim declaration forms (rounds 5 and 6) and UTCF establishment declaration claim form (rounds 3 to 6).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-authority-treescape-fund-claim-form 09:30 Added a new form: ‘LATF maintenance claims declaration form’. Added latest information on 2025-26 claims information and deadlines. Edited the beat-up survey guidance with the latest deadlines. Added new post-planting report templates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/science-supporting-cleaner-waste-incineration 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/construction-industry-scheme-proposed-simplification-and-administrative-amendments 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 09:26 One new case of BTV-3 in England was confirmed on 5 January 2026 following a report of suspicious clinical signs: one cow in Devon.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 09:20 The chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Scotland confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial backyard flock of poultry on 5 January 2026 at a premises near Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland (AIV 2026/001).A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

News and communications

/government/publications/conservation-covenant-agreements-designated-responsible-bodies 09:14 Added 2 responsible bodies to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/25-million-contract-to-revolutionise-deployed-military-healthcare 09:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/managing-oak-processionary-moth-in-england 09:00 Updated the funding section that the Private residents’ scheme is open for applications until 30 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plug-in-van-grant 09:00 Instructions for completing the application form have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plug-in-vehicle-grant-portal-guidance 09:00 New limits for plug in van and truck grants.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/new-hgv-co2-emissions-regulatory-framework-for-the-uk 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/namibia-country-policy-and-information-notes 08:55 Published a new version of the country policy and information note on women fearing gender-based violence in Namibia.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nigeria-country-policy-and-information-notes 08:44 Added the country information note on medical treatment and healthcare, Nigeria, December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/boost-for-british-business-as-government-slashes-cost-of-electric-lorries-by-up-to-120000 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-cyber-action-plan-to-tackle-threats-and-strengthen-public-services 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-01-05

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-store-of-norway-5-january-2026 19:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-statement-to-the-house-on-venezuela 19:26 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-dprk-ballistic-missile-launch-04-january 18:54 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender 17:02 Publication of the latest 2025 Standard Crime Contract: Application Guide

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:58 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2844

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:57 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2742

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/people-with-significant-control-company-statutory-guidance-2026 16:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/people-with-significant-control-llp-statutory-guidance-2026 16:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:55 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2575

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-wants-to-see-a-safe-and-peaceful-transition-to-a-legitimate-government-that-reflects-the-will-of-the-venezuelan-people-uk-statemen 16:55 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 16:54 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3185

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 16:52 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2452

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-staff-networks 16:52 Updated the co-chair details for the document: Civil Service Guide to Judaism

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/student-loan-cancellation-permanently-unfit-to-work 16:45 A new form has been added to the page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-checks-on-pets-by-transport-carriers 16:40 Updated guidance in the following sections:1) Pet travel documents: Pets travelling from part 2 listed countries, and unlisted countries, must be accompanied by a GB pet health certificate. Pet carriers or checkers must complete the ‘Official at point of entry in GB’ section of the health certificate, including where official checks are completed before physical entry into GB.2) Rabies vaccinations and blood tests: Updated guidance under ‘Post rabies vaccination waiting time from a listed country’ and ‘Checking blood test results’.3) Owner checks and declaration: The owner or authorised person must complete and sign a declaration to confirm that the pet will not be sold or transferred to a new owner in the UK. 4) Assistance dogs: Added link to guidance for sea carriers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-kuwait 16:32 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

/guidance/report-your-fuel-prices-and-forecourt-details 16:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fuel-finder-privacy-notice 16:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apha-test-fees-for-export-captive-avian-import-and-abc 16:24 Updated the Export and ABC tests price list, which applies from 5 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/montenegro 16:15 Removal of information about protests and risks of travel disruption.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-raising-a-concern-policy 16:09 Updated ‘MOD raising a concern policy’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/powerful-animated-cumbrian-nfm-film-wins-international-prize 16:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/crime-and-fraud-prevention-for-businesses-in-international-trade 16:04 References to Action Fraud have been updated because the service is now called Report Fraud.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr-career-frameworks 16:00 Updated the HR Career Framework document with a new version

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/draft-technology-transfer-agreements-block-exemption-order 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/oropouche-virus-disease 15:53 The hazard group rating has been amended from 2 to 3 to align with the fifth version of the advice on biological agents from the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mmrv-vaccination 15:53 Added link to MMRV BSL leaflet.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/learn-about-the-british-standards-that-apply-to-private-security 15:49 The BSI order form has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela 15:48 Removal of information about sheltering in place, FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Venezuela (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland 15:41 Removal of information on the fire in Crans Montana on 1 January.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 15:37 Added inspection dates and survey details for Essex Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/malawi 15:34 New information about visa requirements when visiting Malawi (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:33 Monday 05 January 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-servants-terms-and-conditions 15:31 Updated the summary text

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-uk-treasury-bill-market 15:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 15:27 Updated MCA approved doctors in England 5th January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 15:25 Updated new timescales released this morning.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rye-harbour-tide-times 15:25 Added Rye Harbour tide times 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone 15:10 New information on additional options for paying airport security pass fee (See ‘Airport Security Fee’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-networks-regulation-technical-standards 15:00 Added links to draft technical specifications and assurance procedures for existing heat networks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-assessment-procedures-for-milestone-2 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-assessment-procedures-for-milestone-3a 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-assessment-procedures-for-milestone-3b 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-assessment-procedures-for-milestone-4 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-technical-specifications-for-milestone-2 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-technical-specifications-for-milestone-3a 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-technical-specifications-for-milestone-3b 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-existing-heat-networks-draft-technical-specifications-for-milestone-4 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pregnancy-mbus-and-maternal-separation-in-womens-prisons-policy-framework 14:55 Pregnancy, MBUs and Maternal Separation in Women’s Prisons policy framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/st-kitts-and-nevis 14:54 Addition of information that all visitors to St Kitts and Nevis must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe10-0dn-enicor-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprfb3607hev006 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le4-6bw-bostik-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprkp3639fus003 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-if-youre-self-employed 14:45 Recorded webinars have been added covering ‘Tax basics – a starter guide for small businesses’ and ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper’. Live webinars have been added covering ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper’, ‘Starting your online tax return’, ‘The employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The self-employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’, ‘Other income and tax reliefs on your online tax return’, ‘Finishing your online tax return’ and ‘Your Self Assessment calculation and payments’. A YouTube video explaining how to store your National Insurance number to your Apple or Google wallet has also been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 14:43 Civil applications updated

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/tree-guard-wood-post-and-wire-te8 14:40 Payment rate updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-marine-equipment-approval-database 14:39 December 25 update

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/tree-guard-wood-post-and-rail-te7 14:38 Payment rate updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:34 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 5 January to Sunday 11 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/infection-prevention-and-control-for-multidrug-resistant-organisms-in-adult-social-care-settings 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 14:28 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:25 SNS Activity Tracker Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data 14:24 List of PPC Applications updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-terms-and-conditions-and-contract-guidance 14:14 added the wording ‘We may also share this information on our cross-government Ideas Marketplace platform to foster collaboration and attempt to elicit funding. ‘ to feedback section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/assessment-process-and-criteria 14:13 added the wording ‘We may also share this information on our cross-government Ideas Marketplace platform to foster collaboration and attempt to elicit funding. ‘ to feedback section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal 14:13 Added ‘We may also share this information on our cross-government Ideas Marketplace platform to foster collaboration and attempt to elicit funding. ‘ into the feedback section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cystic-fibrosis-screening-laboratory-handbook 14:12 Updated cut off for GSP equipment users

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/standard-voluntary-code-of-conduct-executive-search-firms 14:04 Updates have been made to the introduction, provisions 1, 2 and 5 of the code of conduct, and the ‘embedding and developing the code’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender 14:02 Publication of the 2025 Standard Crime Contract: Additional Office/Service Amendment Form

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-10-benefits-for-incapacity-disability-maternity-and-bereavement-staff-guide 14:01 Updated ‘DMG Vol 10 Ch 61: Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance’ document and ‘DMG Vol 10: Summary of changes from January 2022’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/edwards-syndrome-screening-equality-impact-assessment 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/sellafield-ltd-employee-awarded-mbe-in-new-year-honours-list 13:51 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 13:48 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:43 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vote-for-your-most-iconic-uk-trade-mark 13:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-maa-approved-organisations 13:40 An updated list of the MAA approved organizations has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/storing-and-treating-waste-clothes-hangers-rps-285 13:16 ‘Storing and treating waste clothes hangers: RPS 285’ has been reviewed and updated. The next review date is 1 December 2028.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2025 13:15 New opinions 16/25 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/burning-of-waste-on-campfires-and-bonfires 13:15 ‘Burning waste wood on campfires and bonfires: RPS 50’ has been reviewed and updated. The next review date is 31 January 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-the-adjudicators-office 12:50 Removed Christmas and New Year telephone lines opening times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 12:36 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Voraxaze 1,000unit powder for solution for injection vials – Glucarpidase 1,000unit powder for solution for injection vials; Nuvaxovid COVID-19 Vaccine (recombinant, adjuvanted) dispersion for injection; Quetiapine 150mg modified-release tablets; Quetiapine 200mg modified-release tablets; Quetiapine 300mg modified-release tablets; Quetiapine 400mg modified-release tablets; Quetiapine 50mg modified-release tablets; Sodium tetradecyl sulfate 0.5% solution for injection ampoules; and Sodium tetradecyl sulfate 3% solution for injection ampoules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kazakhstan-list-of-medical-facilities 12:33 A new clinic was added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/pa5-moorland-mapping 12:20 Updated ‘Evidence you must keep’.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/pa4-agroforestry-plan 12:18 Updated ‘Evidence you must keep ’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/complete-the-care-to-learn-and-16-to-19-bursary-fund-for-defined-vulnerable-groups-funding-claim 12:10 We have updated the guidance to confirm that the second funding claims window is now open. The deadline for your submission is 5pm on 11 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2025 12:03 Added LA Welfare Direct 12/2025 lite

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-prax-lindsey-oil-refinery-limited-and-associated-companies 11:55 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/universal-varicella-vaccination-programme-in-england 11:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/stone-wall-supplement-top-wiring-bn13 11:45 Updated ‘Where you can use this item’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-anti-corruption-strategy-2025 11:43 Accessible version added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/warm-homes-local-grant-privacy-notice-for-end-users-householders-landlords-and-installers 11:36 Change made to how DESNZ retains Personal Data: DESNZ intends to delete Personal Data pertaining to benefit eligibility checks by 31 October 2026, but may retain data beyond this date for fraud and error purposes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kazakhstan-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 11:36 Monthly calculation index (MCI) updated for 2026. The MCI is used to calculate benefits and other social payments, penalties, taxes and other charges.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:33 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 5 January 2026. Changes to following reaches – Northmoor, Culham and Clifton.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-welcomes-professor-jacob-george-as-he-starts-chief-medical-and-scientific-officer-role 11:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/competition-defence-innovation-loans-fy2526-cycle-5 11:22 The dates for decision release and feedback release for cycle 4 have been corrected.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-defence-innovation-loans-fy2526-cycle-6 11:22 The dates for decision release and feedback release for cycle 4 have been corrected.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/bc4-tree-guard-post-and-wire 11:16 Payment rate updated

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/af2-plant-an-agroforestry-fruit-tree 11:10 Updated information in ‘What you must do to use this item’

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/af1-plant-an-agroforestry-woodland-tree 11:05 Updated information under ‘What you must do to use this item’

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-issues-cold-health-alert-as-low-temperatures-forecast 11:04 Updated with latest information.

News and communications

/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply 11:00 Launch of the 2026 Pupil Barrister recruitment campaign

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply--2 11:00 Launch of the 2026 Pupil Barrister recruitment campaign

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-authority-risk-and-adaptation-toolkit-heat-edition 10:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-barbados 10:47 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines 10:47 Updating contact information for British High Commission Bridgetown.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/mmrv-programme-information-for-healthcare-practitioners 10:47 Common issue relating to IT systems resolved and removed from guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-st-lucia 10:46 Updating contact information for British High Commission Bridgetown.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-grenada 10:45 Updating contact information for British High Commission Bridgetown.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-st-kitts-and-nevis 10:43 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-dominica 10:42 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dominica-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 10:41 Updated contact details for Rape Crisis Scotland in the ‘Support services’ section.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/565-million-still-to-file-as-the-self-assessment-deadline-looms 10:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-non-executive-directors-appointed 10:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-in-barbados-information-for-victims 10:40 Updated contact details for Rape Crisis Scotland in the ‘Support services’ section.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grenada-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 10:40 Updated contact details for Rape Crisis Scotland in the ‘Support services’ section.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-in-st-lucia-information-for-victims 10:39 Updated contact details for Rape Crisis Scotland in the ‘Support services’ section.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 10:39 Updated contact details for Rape Crisis Scotland in the ‘Support services’ section.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/st-kitts-and-nevis-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 10:39 Updated contact details for Rape Crisis Scotland in the ‘Support services’ section.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-in-antigua-and-barbuda-information-for-victims 10:38 Updated contact details for Rape Crisis Scotland in the ‘Support services’ section.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/connect-to-work-statistics-publication-proposals 10:37 Please note that the consultation will remain open until 11:45pm on Monday, 16 February 2026, not 11:45am as originally stated.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250144-115-hampton-road-redland-bristol-bs6-6jg 10:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-payments-to-providers 10:20 Monthly payment dates 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 10:03 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teaching-internships-programme 10:00 Updated to provide information about the programme for 2026 to 2028.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 10:00 Removed Twin Training International from the ‘Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manual-of-patent-practice-mopp 09:53 Supplementary Protection Certificates for Medicinal and Plant Protection Products – Paragraph SPM3.05 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-alcohol-duty 09:52 Updated the recorded webinar link on Small Producer Relief and how to transition between production years.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 09:42 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7137

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 09:42 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2717

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 09:40 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3045

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 09:39 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5940

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 09:39 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4450

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 09:39 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2546

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/launch-of-new-veterinary-medicines-packaging-surveillance-scheme 09:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dcms-framework-documents 09:33 The ‘UK Sport framework document 2025 to 2029’ was added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statutory-participation-in-trialling-of-national-curriculum-assessments 09:30 Updated the list of appointed agencies that can run trials: added PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/new-test-operations-service-provider-information-for-schools 09:30 Removed dates and details of activities that have passed, confirming that the Primary Assessment Gateway closed on Friday 19 December and the national curriculum assessments helpline is now exclusively manned by Pearson.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pcv-13-valent-adsorbed-patient-group-direction-pgd-template 09:30 Added version 7 – see page 3 for change history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/connect-to-work-statistics-publication-proposals 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 09:15 Updated table to show current DWP research in the field to be undertaken by external organisations from January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-731-m-high-speed-craft-codes-1994-2000-ban-of-pfos-in-firefighting-media 09:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/csoc-personnel-recognised-in-new-years-honours-list-2026 09:03 Royal Air Force Air Vice-Marshal T D NEAL-HOPES OBE added

News and communications

/guidance/report-payments-and-view-your-allowance-for-non-customs-state-aid-and-customs-duty-waiver-claims 09:00 The date when you must update the sector of your undertaking in the digital service has now passed. If you have not yet done this, you will be asked to when you next sign in.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-claim-a-waiver-for-goods-brought-into-northern-ireland 09:00 The date when you must update the sector of your undertaking in the digital service has now passed. If you have not yet done this, you will be asked to when you next sign in.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/producer-responsibility-regulatory-services-weee-data-service-levels 09:00 Added the 2026 WEEE data service levels. Removed 2023 and 2024 data service levels as they are no longer required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-to-be-part-of-the-evaluation-and-trial-advice-panel 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exemptions-from-the-eyfs-for-providers-and-individual-children 09:00 Updated the quality requirements for independent schools in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) guidance on exemptions and the independent school notification template to align with the updated Ofsted inspection framework and toolkit for non-association independent schools in England. Other changes have been made to provide further clarity on existing policies and processes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/finance-bill-2025-26-public-bill-committee 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 08:38 Link to the advert for Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department of Health and Social Care has been removed due to its expiry.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 08:27 Removed completed downtime notifications scheduled for the 17 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/catalytic-finance-to-green-economy-smes-in-mpumalanga-south-africa 08:19 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/controls-on-mercury 08:00 Updated the first section: linked to the latest legislation.gov.uk pages that list mercury added products and the dates from which their export, import and manufacturing are prohibited.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/low-risk-waste-positions-industrial-waste 07:44 ‘Storing and treating solid waste wax: LRWP 5’ has been withdrawn as it is no longer needed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship 00:15 Details updated for 2026 Capital Claims

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pa3-woodland-management-plan-2026 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2025 00:15 Guidance page updated to show that applications for 2025 are closed. Agreement holder’s should refer to the agreement holder’s guidance for information about managing their agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2026 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-pa3-woodland-management-plan 00:15 Guidance page updated to show that applications for 2025 are closed. Agreement holder’s should refer to the agreement holder’s guidance for information about managing their agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agreement-holders-guide-capital-grants-higher-tier-capital-grants-and-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2026 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capital-grants-plans-2026 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capital-grants-agreements-terms-and-conditions-2026 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capital-grants-2025 00:15 Guidance page updated to show that applications for 2025 are closed. Agreement holder’s should refer to the agreement holder’s guidance for information about managing their agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/woodland-tree-health-grants-2025 00:15 Guidance page updated to show that applications for 2025 are closed. Agreement holder’s should refer to the agreement holder’s guidance for information about managing their agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/woodland-tree-health-grants-2026 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/higher-tier-capital-grants-2025 00:15 Guidance page updated to show that applications for 2025 are closed. Agreement holder’s should refer to the agreement holder’s guidance for information about managing their agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/higher-tier-capital-grants-2026 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-complete-a-countryside-stewardship-capital-claim-by-email-or-post 00:15 Updated for 2026 claims

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/landmark-junk-food-ad-ban-to-protect-kids-health 00:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/restricted-leave-asylum-casework-instruction 00:01 Updated section on conditions to impose on a grant of leave, to reflect commencement of provisions in the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025. Updated section on breach of conditions. Updated references to reflect the current Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

2026-01-04

/foreign-travel-advice/barbados 20:20 Advice regarding possible flight disruptions (‘Warnings and insurance page’).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 16:04 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Hallow, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire (AIV 2025/94) the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

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