UK Government advice update diffs

2025-12-08

/government/publications/nhs-general-ophthalmic-service-fees-and-payments-from-april-2025 15:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-act-2025-equality-impact-assessment 15:25 Added an accessible version.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-and-ukraine-launch-second-round-of-innovateukraine 15:21 Added translation

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250132-cotham-school-cotham-lawn-road-bristol-bs6-6td 15:16 1 Consultee added3 Interested Party representations added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 15:09 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2738

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 15:07 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2448

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 15:07 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3181

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 15:07 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2571

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b95-6hn-ian-turner-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3622lla001 15:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ws13-8es-bdw-trading-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3626lfa001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/latest-science-used-to-tackle-drought-as-rainfall-drives-recovery 15:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rg17-0rq-mawley-hall-llp-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3927lwa001 15:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr27-5ap-paul-spreadborough-and-3-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3127lca001 15:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sk3-0pt-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-016940151v006 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr4-8rz-mrs-julie-spriggs-and-mr-david-spriggs-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3127lua001 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/firefighters-pensions-member-contribution-structure 14:47 Government response and equalities impact assessment added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/glow-sticks-tariff-notice-26 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-valuation-tables 14:45 Updated all attachments with November 2025 data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-of-children-in-poverty-across-wales-to-be-helped-by-uk-governments-historic-child-poverty-strategy 14:32 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/burundi 14:23 Updated information on increased armed group activity and conflict on the border between Burundi and DRC (‘Warning and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 14:19 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of captive birds near Castle Hedingham, Braintree, Essex on 6 December 2025. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.

News and communications

/guidance/bird-gatherings-licences 14:13 Updated guidance and links to licences.You can use a general licence to hold a bird gathering of psittaciformes, birds of prey and racing pigeons in England. You must apply for a specific licence to hold a gathering of poultry and other captive birds (passeriformes, columbiformes and ratites) in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 14:03 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/my-safety-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-battery-charging 14:00 Link added to e-bike and e-scooter safety videos in Arabic, Portuguese, Romanian, Tigrinya, Urdu and Welsh, and new ‘five steps’ poster added with translations in these languages.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:42 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:41 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mmrv-vaccination 13:40 MMRV poster added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/austria-knowledge-base-profile 13:37 The Austria: Knowledge Base profile has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/rebecca-dykes-changemaker-challenge-celebrates-youth-led-action 13:36 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/bermuda-knowledge-base-profile 13:33 The Bermuda Knowledge Base profile has been updated with minor formatting changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gabon-knowledge-base-profile 13:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-7-statutory-notices 13:00 Published CfD Allocation Round 7a budget notice and accompanying note.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/warm-home-discount-whd-cost-recovery 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-vehicle-operator-standards 12:51 Updated contact details for courses approved by DVSA on TfL Contractual Requirements audit standards: DVSA earned recognition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 12:34 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/rogue-insiders-and-dirty-money-targeted-in-corruption-crackdown 12:33 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/rail-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:32 Code GBAUHSEHULTRV for Voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Ltd in Hull has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/legal-aid-opportunities-in-housing-and-debt-now-extended 12:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:10 Code GBAUSTSLHRJBX for Jersey Post Global Logistics UK Ltd in Staines-upon-Thames has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/50000-more-young-people-to-benefit-from-apprenticeships-as-government-unveils-new-skills-reforms-to-get-britain-working 12:09 Added quotes from Chris Perriton and Dan Clarkson.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-anti-corruption-strategy-2025 12:06 Added background research for the strategy.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority-draft-business-plan-2026-to-2029-for-consultation 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 11:58 Updated information for the planned downtime from 9:30pm on Saturday 13 December 2025 to 6am on Sunday 14 December 2025. Declarations should not be submitted during the maintenance period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/conservation-covenant-agreements-designated-responsible-bodies 11:57 Added 3 responsible bodies to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 11:54 In the ‘Signatories’ section, additional Operator Signatories and Other Relevant Signatories have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/first-sea-lords-speech-to-the-international-sea-power-conference 11:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 11:51 One new case of BTV-3 in England was confirmed on 5 December 2025 following reports of suspicious clinical signs: 1 bovine in Devon with fever, swelling of head and crusting around nostrils. Three new cases of BTV-3 in England were confirmed on 5 December 2025 following routine bluetongue surveillance: 1 bovine in Hampshire, 1 bovine in Kent and 1 bovine in Berkshire.

News and communications

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 11:50 All dates updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 11:47 All dates updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-t420 11:39 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-anti-corruption-strategy-2025 11:37 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-registered-businesses-list 11:33 The list has been updated with 7 additions and 2 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hm-land-registry-gives-more-information-to-help-cut-delays-and-costs 11:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/making-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-t420 11:31 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/air-safety-information-management-system-asims-user-manual 11:29 Issue 8 AL12 of the findings taxonomy and issue 6 AL13 of the taxonomy definitions have been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-contracts-in-technology-and-research-and-development-with-the-ministry-of-defence 11:26 Updated details of MOD dynamic markets and frameworks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/almost-a-million-young-people-to-benefit-from-expanded-support-new-training-and-work-experience-opportunities 11:26 Quotes from Rt Hon Robert Halfon and Paul Nowak added to the Additional information section.

News and communications

/government/news/50000-more-young-people-to-benefit-from-apprenticeships-as-government-unveils-new-skills-reforms-to-get-britain-working 11:25 Added a quote from Rt Hon Robert Halfon.

News and communications

/government/publications/weights-and-measures-national-and-eec-stamp-numbers 11:13 Stamp Number List Updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 11:05 Bath & North East Somerset Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 16 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-seafood-export-requirements-will-apply-from-8-january-2026 11:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:59 Code GBAUHSEHULTRV for Hull-Voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Ltd in Hull has been removed.Code GBAUDFDLONDFD for Dartford Freight Terminal in Dartford has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox 10:59 Updated with latest mpox information.

News and communications

/government/publications/fcdo-open-access-policy 10:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/independent-review-of-public-order-and-hate-crime-legislation-terms-of-reference 10:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office/about/research 10:55 Page has been fully reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2025 10:52 New opinion 14/25 added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ipo-attache-in-china 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 10:52 All IPO Services, with the exception of Search For Patent, will be unavailable for planned maintenance between 6:30am to 10pm on Saturday 13 December added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ipo-attaches-in-geneva-switzerland 10:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ipo-attache-in-southeast-asia 10:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ipo-attache-in-north-america 10:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/winter-of-action-location-list 10:51 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/ipo-attache-in-the-middle-east-north-africa-and-pakistan 10:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ipo-attache-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-latac 10:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/football-governance-act-2025-statutory-guidance-on-the-meaning-of-significant-influence-or-control 10:49 ‘Meaning of ‘Significant Influence or Control’ in the Context of the Football Governance Act 2025: statutory guidance’ added because the guidance is now in force.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ipo-attache-in-india 10:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ipo-attache-in-the-eu 10:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 10:40 Added details of an open consultation on type 2 diabetes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch41-1df-qualitech-environmental-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3025scv003 10:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:38 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 8 December 2025. Changes to following reaches: Cleeve, Goring, Marsh and Boveney.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nn6-7qr-bridge-house-farm-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprqp3831mxs008 10:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe23-5dd-r-h-j-farms-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprjp3628lga001 10:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/strategic-review-of-merger-remedies-2025 10:28 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-food-security-digest-privacy-notice 10:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-of-force-for-adults-in-detention 10:19 Published an updated version of the use of force for adults in detention DSO.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/50000-more-young-people-to-benefit-from-apprenticeships-as-government-unveils-new-skills-reforms-to-get-britain-working 10:19 Updated the Skills England paragraph near the end of the Press Notice.

News and communications

/guidance/contact-compensation-recovery-unit 10:06 Text relay details have been updated to Relay UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/amending-the-eco4-order-to-allow-cost-recovery-via-grant-funding 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/appointment-of-dean-of-winchester-8-december-2025 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 09:54 Completion requirements for U117 have been temporarily updated because CDS is incorrectly mandating completion of the Document Reason when declaring Document Code U117. A further amendment will be made once the system behaviour has been corrected.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-government-economic-service-degree-level-apprenticeship 09:37 Application dates have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 09:36 List of ACSPs updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 09:34 COM/3372677, COM/3324607 and COM/3358295 decisions

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/gradings-under-review-list 09:30 Arhag Housing Association Limited added to the Gradings Under Review list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-provider-and-assessment-register-conditions-of-acceptance 09:30 Updated ‘Condition 5: gap in provision exceptions’ of ‘APAR conditions of acceptance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/public-authorities-fraud-error-and-recovery-act-dwp-codes-of-practice-verifying-eligibility-in-the-welfare-system-obtaining-information-and-recov 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-psfa-civil-penalty-powers-code-of-practice 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/arhag-housing-association-limited-grading-under-review 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 09:28 Contact dates for ‘Business investment and costs research’ has been extended to 20 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capture-redress-scheme-independent-panel-and-panel-chair-privacy-notice 09:24 The name of a fifth panel member has been added to the privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gbe-n-appoints-chief-executive-officer 09:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/living-in-iceland 09:18 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:07 Removed downtime notifications that have been completed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-join-the-defra-flood-rescue-national-asset-register 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-hm-land-registry 08:48 Added Christmas and New Year opening hours for 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-checking-a-customers-tax-position-ccfs2 08:36 The factsheet ‘Information notices – CC/FS2’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 08:35 Planned downtime from 6pm on Friday 12 December 2025 to 7:15am on Monday 15 December 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 08:34 Planned downtime from 6pm on Friday 12 December 2025 to 7:15am on Monday 15 December 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/householder-planning-appeals-how-to-complete-your-appeal-form 08:17 Address change

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-appeals-how-to-complete-your-appeal-form 08:16 Address change

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/50000-more-young-people-to-benefit-from-apprenticeships-as-government-unveils-new-skills-reforms-to-get-britain-working 08:12 Quotes from Nick Collins and Craig Beaumont added.

News and communications

/government/publications/responding-to-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-details-of-a-hearing-to-be-sent-t423 08:00 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-t422 08:00 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunals-after-your-claim-is-accepted-t421 08:00 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunals-hearing-types-t425 08:00 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-claimant-guide-t424 08:00 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-judgment-guide-t426 08:00 Changed Manchester phone number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/listed-building-consent-appeals-how-to-complete-your-appeal-form 07:40 Address change

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/deputy-prime-minister-convenes-legal-and-business-leaders-to-spearhead-plan-to-future-proof-uk-legal-sector 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-unveils-new-undersea-warfare-technology-to-counter-threat-from-russia 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/minister-falconer-article-on-syria-anniversary-december-2025 00:00 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

2025-12-07

/government/news/50000-more-young-people-to-benefit-from-apprenticeships-as-government-unveils-new-skills-reforms-to-get-britain-working 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/illicit-finance-summit-to-build-international-coalition-against-dirty-money 18:18 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-schoof-of-netherlands-7-december-2025 14:03 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/benin 11:14 Latest update: Update on the attempt coup (See ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:40 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 7 December 2025. Changes to following reaches: Days, Cleeve, Goring, Marsh and Hambleden.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/almost-a-million-young-people-to-benefit-from-expanded-support-new-training-and-work-experience-opportunities 01:42 Missing quote from the Education Secretary added.

News and communications

2025-12-06

/government/news/almost-a-million-young-people-to-benefit-from-expanded-support-new-training-and-work-experience-opportunities 23:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 16:13 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Sudbrooke, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/122). 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

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 15:47 Due to the security situation across Pakistan, we continue to advise British nationals to remain extra vigilant and to follow travel advice updates, particularly the guidance set out in the security section (‘Safety and Security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hepatitis-b-vaccines-for-babies 11:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:07 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 6 December 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/revocation-of-the-2-ghz-mobile-satellite-services-regulations 00:01 Consultation closed.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/small-business-saturday-35-million-defence-funding-boosting-innovation-across-the-uk 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-urges-the-nation-to-back-britains-small-firms-this-small-business-saturday 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-05

/government/speeches/we-must-stand-with-ukraine-in-defending-its-future-generations-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 20:05 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:53 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a third large commercial poultry premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/121). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. Following successful completion of disease control activities in the zone near Honington, West Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2025/79) the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/news/keeping-safe-as-home-nations-gear-up-for-world-cup-2026-countdown 18:12 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/ukhsa-flusurvey-surveillance-system 17:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic 17:16 Updated information that up until 31 December 2026, British passport holders can enter and leave the Dominican Republic for tourism purposes, as long as their passport remains valid for the duration of their visit (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/industry-security-notices-isns 17:01 ‘ISN 2025/01’ and ‘ISN 2024/02’ removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-support-organisation-overseas-guides-scandinavia 17:00 Updated “Global Support Organisation overseas guides: Scandinavia” – file attachment

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident-frequently-asked-questions 16:49 Information under Civil applications, Applying for substantive applications where emergency representation has expired, has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hiv-action-plan-for-england-2025-to-2030 16:34 Added a print version of the plan.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/controlled-drugs-industrial-hemp 16:33 Added dates for the 2026 growing season.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 16:32 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returns-preparation 16:31 ‘Enforced removals: notice periods’ updated to allow for discretion on a case-by-case basis on whether to cancel departure or proceed with removal where a further submission amounting to a fresh claim is made after service of the Notice of Departure Details (NDD) and the person is returning to a safe ECHR country.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dame-nicole-jacobs-reappointed-as-domestic-abuse-commissioner 16:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 16:13 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 16:12 Updated MARD outbreak areas in Ethiopia

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/young-futures-hubs 16:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-commercial-organisation 16:07 Replaced the document: Commercial Learning and Development offer for an Accredited Commercial Lead

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:06 Information added about World Cup 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘World Cup 2026’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/canada 16:05 Information added about World Cup 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘World Cup 2026’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 16:02 Information added about World Cup 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘World Cup 2026’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-system-restoration-handling-of-contingency-work 15:55 Information under Civil Billing and Average Payments, has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-assurance-process-hbap 15:53 Updated ‘HBAP Module X: DWP reporting framework instruction for further work for the financial year ending March 2025 (applicable to England only)’ HTML attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-recycling-obligations-and-waste-disposal-fees 15:52 This update explains that you cannot accept any PRNs or PERNS to meet 2026 recycling obligations on the Report Packaging Data (RPD) service is updated. Any you accept will go towards your 2025 obligations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-act-receives-royal-assent 15:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/christmas-and-new-year-opening-times-at-companies-house 15:45 Updated with the availability of our contact centre and filing services over the 2025 to 2026 festive period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 15:42 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident 15:39 Information under Civil billing: Average Payments Scheme, has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/media-freedom-joint-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-council-2025 15:35 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 15:34 River Thames: current conditions updated for 5 December 2025.Changes to following reaches – Molesey and Teddington.

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/government/publications/companies-house-approach-to-non-compliance-with-mandatory-identity-verification 15:32 Added Welsh translation.

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/government/publications/items-prisoners-can-buy-in-prison-national-product-list 15:21 First published.

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/government/speeches/repression-in-belarus-joint-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-council-2025 15:18 First published.

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/guidance/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-programme 15:16 First published.

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/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-4-courses 15:16 Deleted “DAO Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training” – HTML attachment as this qualification has been withdrawn and will not be replaced.

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/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-3-courses 15:13 Deleted “DAO Level 3 Diploma for Construction Draughtsman (Military Engineering)” – HTML attachment as the qualification has been withdrawn and will not be replacedAdded reference number “Level 3 Certificate – 610/0125/X” to the “DAO Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring” – HTML attachment

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/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-2-courses 15:09 Deleted “DAO Level 2 Diploma in Submarine Operation Analyst (Data) SSM” 603/2270/6 – HTML attachment as this qualification has been withdrawn and will not be replaced.

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/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 15:04 Live webinars for ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital – the agent services account (ASA)’, ‘Trading losses’ and ‘How to apply the VAT reverse charge for construction services’ have been added.Recorded webinars for the ‘Trust Registration Service and reporting discrepancies’, ‘Off-payroll working rules from 2021 and one for status determination and disagreements’, ‘Trading losses’, and ‘VAT on private school fees’ have been added.Removed the recorded webinar and section for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.Removed the recorded webinar and section on How to sign your clients up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

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/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka 15:01 Updated information about severe weather and travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica 15:00 Updated information about the impact of Hurricane Melissa and additional information about health risks in Jamaica. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).

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/government/consultations/health-and-social-care-statistical-outputs 14:59 Added a link to the follow-up document in the ‘Detail of outcome’ section.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ha6-2hx-pamela-leigh-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3627lca001 14:48 First published.

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/government/publications/co3-8lt-raymond-donnelly-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprub3990wja001 14:47 First published.

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/government/publications/la13-0td-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3042kya001 14:46 First published.

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/government/publications/rg9-5nb-matt-wheal-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrb3144kaa001 14:44 First published.

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/government/publications/tn19-7az-lee-turner-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3026lka001 14:43 First published.

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/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:40 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7133

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/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:40 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2713

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/government/publications/ba12-8hd-leep-networks-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpb3645kma001 14:39 First published.

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/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-decisions-and-maps-published-in-2023 14:31 ROW/3319513, ROW/3344780 North Yorkshire County CouncilROW/3323377M Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority ROW/3328856, ROW/3356386 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3331052M1 Northumberland County Council ROW/3332701M, ROW/3337228 Cornwall CouncilROW/3336636 City of DoncasterROW/3336884, ROW/3345516 Lincolnshire County Council ROW/3339574 Derbyshire County Council ROW/3339941 Bedford Borough CouncilROW/3340137 Shropshire County Council ROW/3343305 Cumberland Council ROW/3350451 Rugby Borough CouncilROW/3355435 Buckinghamshire Council ROW/3355494 Oldham Borough Council ROW/3359373 Kent County Council

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/government/publications/licensed-seed-companies-in-england-and-wales 14:31 We have updated the list of companies registered for seed industry activities in England and Wales.

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/guidance/polyethylene-terephthalate-glycol-petg-and-other-condensation-polymers-calculation-of-the-monomer-content-tariff-notice-25 14:30 First published.

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/government/publications/msn-1919-m-code-of-safety-for-special-purpose-ships-2008 14:16 First published.

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/government/publications/life-of-a-company-annual-requirements 14:04 Guidance added for clarity. You’ll need to send your amended CIC accounts to Companies House on paper. You cannot file amended CIC accounts online or using software.

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/government/speeches/human-rights-and-fundamental-freedoms-joint-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-council-2025 14:01 First published.

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/government/speeches/uk-closing-statement-2025-osce-ministerial-council 13:58 First published.

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/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure 13:45 Published a new version of the enforcing planning assessments to reflect PRONTO and Equalities and Community Impact (ECIA) template completion updates. Added new Immigration Enforcement Equalities and Community impact assessment.

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/government/publications/returning-to-your-home-country-voluntarily-how-the-service-works 13:39 Added a link to the Get help after you return from the UK page.

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/government/publications/sia-social-media-policy 13:35 We have updated our social media policy to include additional channels and reflect our current practices.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/russias-systematic-attacks-against-ukraines-civilian-energy-infrastructure-joint-statement-to-osce-ministerial-council-2025 13:35 First published.

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/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 13:23 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 08 to 12 December 2025.

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/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:11 Register updated.

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/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:11 Register updated.

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/guidance/how-to-set-up-an-account-to-defer-duty-payments-when-you-import-goods 13:05 The address to write to for cancelling or amending your account has been updated.

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/guidance/content-design 13:04 Writing for GOV.​UK – Added guidance on using abbreviations in titles.

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