UK Government advice update diffs

2025-12-16

/government/publications/bbc-charter-and-framework-agreement 10:05 Framework Agreement updated and accessible versions of previous documents added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/emailing-a-response-to-the-bbc-charter-review 10:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/review-of-the-bbc-royal-charter-2025-to-2027-terms-of-reference 10:03 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/pan-euro-mediterranean-convention-on-rules-of-origin-pem 10:00 The closing date for this call for evidence has been extended to 11:59pm on Monday 22 December 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-refinements-for-allocation-round-8-and-future-rounds 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/appointment-of-lord-lieutenant-of-suffolk-16-december-2025 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ethiopia-information-for-survivors-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 09:52 Information added on location of one-stop centres and the medical services that they provide. Information on legal procedures has also been updated to reflect the current situation.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fisheries-agreed-records-of-consultations-and-distribution-reports-for-north-east-atlantic-mackerel-blue-whiting-and-norwegian-spring-spawning-herri 09:50 Added agreed fisheries consultations on the management of mackerel in the North-East Atlantic between the Faroe Islands and the UK, Norway and the UK, and the Faroe Islands, Norway, Iceland and the UK.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/nhs-dentistry-contract-quality-and-payment-reforms 09:47 Added the government response to the consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-algeria 09:40 The guide has been updated in full.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-in-algeria-information-for-victims 09:37 Reviewed guidance and updated in full.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-regime-for-cryptoassets-regulated-activities-draft-si-and-policy-note 09:34 Link to draft legislation added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/benefit-cap-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Additional information added to definitions for on-flow and off-flow. Added details on methodology changes that use updated Output Census Areas for geographies and that only the last 2 years of data are updated with each release. Updated earnings threshold figures to add latest years. Updated contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-humber-capture-project-market-survey 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-complaints-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terms-of-reference-for-the-independent-report-into-young-people-and-work 09:30 Added information about the Young People and Work Expert Panel (YP&WEP).

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-republic-of-korea-digital-partnership-2025 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202533-open-general-export-licences-ogels-updated 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-pcbs-and-components-for-military-goods 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to include O-rings for gas systems within its scope. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-dual-use-items-india 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-technology-for-dual-use-items 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-export-after-repair-replacement-under-warranty-dual-use-items 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-export-after-exhibition-dual-use-items 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-export-for-repair-replacement-under-warranty-dual-use-items 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-export-of-dual-use-items-to-eu-member-states 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-military-goods-a400m-collaborative-programme 09:30 This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect a minor change in Annex A of the OGEL. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/young-people-and-work-report-call-for-evidence 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/changes-to-energy-infrastructure-planning-application-fees 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-launches-charter-review-to-future-proof-the-bbc 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/xc-trains-limited-2023-rail-contract 09:25 XC Trains Limited 2023 rail contract: contravention notice added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:11 Remember completed downtime notification for 15 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-contacting-the-independent-senior-lawyer 09:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-issues-under-review 09:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-independent-senior-lawyer-scope-of-work 09:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recall-review-and-re-release-of-recalled-prisoners 09:00 Framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nhs-cost-recovery-overseas-visitors 08:53 Updated wording clarifying the eligibility to NHS treatment for those holding or granted EUSS status, following the introduction of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act. Also updated wording under section ‘6. Debt and destitution’ reflecting changes to the Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/tokyo-economic-security-forum-keynote-address 08:28 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit 08:03 Swapped the order of the last 2 links of the Welsh landing page. to match the English page. The new order is Asedau ar gyfer ymgyrch Credyd Pensiwn cyfryngau cymdeithasol followed by Lawr lwytho a gweld yr holl bosteri i hyrwyddo Credyd PensiwnReplaced image for example poster under the heading ‘Posters and flyers you can use to promote Pension Credit’ Welsh and English pageReplaced images in the link directly under the heading ‘Posters and flyers you can use to promote Pension Credit’ on the English and Welsh page.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/australia 07:18 Update on terrorist attack at Bondi Beach (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cutting-edge-cancer-treatments-set-to-be-produced-out-of-uranium 06:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/global-business-mobility-routes-caseworker-guidance 01:00 Added a table for CoS assigned from 16 December 2025 to the Immigration Skills Charge section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/radio-equipment-regulations-2017 00:05 New guide added on the Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025, with related updates to the NI guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-and-renew-sponsorship-management-system-sms-user-manual 00:01 Removed references to the discontinued Premium service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reporting-worker-activity-sms-guide-9 00:01 Removed references to premium customer service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restricted-certificate-of-sponsorship-sms-guide-12 00:01 Updated to remove reference to premium customer service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/create-a-certificate-of-sponsorship-guide-for-business-sponsors 00:01 Removed references to premium customer service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirmation-of-acceptance-for-studies-cas-sms-user-manual 00:01 Removed references to premium customer service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-caseworker-guidance 00:01 Updated with information about the English language requirements change from 8 January 2026 and the Immigration Skills Charge uplift.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tier-5-creative-and-sport-certificate-of-sponsorship-sms-guide-11 00:01 Removed references to premium customer service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-the-sponsorship-management-system-sms-user-manual 00:01 Removed reference to the premium service which has ended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/manage-your-sponsorship-licence-sms-user-manual 00:01 Removed references to premium customer service as this is no longer available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/miscellaneous-certificate-of-sponsorship-functions-sms-guide-10 00:01 Removed references to premium customer service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/alan-milburn-calls-for-a-movement-to-address-lost-generation-of-young-people-not-earning-or-learning-as-investigation-opens 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/launch-of-women-in-tech-taskforce 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/major-boost-for-millions-of-nhs-dental-patients 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/nissan-launches-450m-next-generation-leafin-major-vote-of-confidence-in-uks-industrial-strategy 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/compliance-checks-the-human-rights-act-and-penalties-for-enablers-of-defeated-tax-avoidance-ccfs45 00:00 The phone number to call for information about tribunals and how to appeal has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

2025-12-15

/government/publications/uk-republic-of-korea-trade-deal-conclusion-summary 22:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/top-benefits-for-the-uk-south-korea-free-trade-deal 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-lands-trade-deal-with-south-korea-to-boost-jobs-and-exports 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/statement-fcdo-summons-chinese-ambassador-15-december-2025 22:29 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/national-highways-variable-speed-camera-anomaly 21:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/chief-of-the-defence-staff-speech-15-december-2025 21:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-on-ukraine-15-december-2025 20:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-parliamentary-statement-on-jimmy-lai 19:08 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-15-december-2025 18:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ox11-7bf-amazon-data-services-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3127lva001 18:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-welcomes-professor-jonathanbenger-cbe-as-new-ceo-of-nice 18:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/compensation-bondi-beach-terror-attack 17:47 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/bs11-0ys-wessex-water-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3734lkc015 17:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/evaluation-services-unit 17:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-become-an-early-years-stronger-practice-hub 17:12 Updated with information on how to request a slide pack of the webinar on ‘Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs 2026 Expansion: Information session for potential applicants’, which took place on 8 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-closed-loop-recycling 17:12 A note to say that these regulations have not yet passed Parliament, but should come into force 1 January 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/poultry-health-scheme-how-to-register 17:06 Updated the Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/speech-by-blaise-metreweli-chief-of-sis-15-december-2025 17:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/economic-evidence-to-the-pay-review-bodies-2026-27-pay-round 17:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/we-want-to-see-a-un-refocused-on-its-core-priorities-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:58 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/benin 16:50 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of the Alibori and Atacora departments. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel and all travel to other areas in Benin (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-approves-the-first-twice-yearly-biological-medicine-for-asthma-and-severe-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps 16:48 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/togo 16:47 FCDO now advises against all travel to within 30km of the border with Burkina Faso except for the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south and FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-closed-loop-recycling 16:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-networks-regulation-technical-standards 16:44 Added links to new draft HNTAS Technical Specifications and Assessment Procedures.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-space-agency-goes-global-with-23-new-projects 16:41 Updated Cosmic Maker II project information

News and communications

/guidance/medical-devices-get-regulatory-advice-from-the-mhra 16:39 Changed to add a point on informal guidance under ‘the purpose of this guidance’ and updated attachment ‘Ask for Regulatory Advice’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-funding-formula-tables-for-schools-and-high-needs-2026-to-2027 16:36 Added ‘National funding formula notional allocations: supplementary guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl19-8ns-marine-boat-recycling-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3627sva001 16:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-november-2025 16:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:25 Update 15/12

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commonwealth-scholarship-commission-annual-report-2025-together-we-thrive 16:24 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/rapid-140-million-boost-for-drone-and-counter-drone-tech-from-newly-formed-uk-defence-innovation 16:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/business-rates-relief-2026-supporting-small-business-relief-local-authority-guidance 16:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-easy-guide 16:13 Added bowel screening test kit easy guide and easy read pre-invitation template as attachments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-information-for-transgender-people 16:13 Restructuring of pages, providing content by chapter as well as all together, for ease of reading and printing. Also, some small textual amendments to ‘Bowel cancer screening invitation process’ (outlining screening cohort update) and ‘Cervical cancer screening invitation (outlining screening interval update).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/iaa-secures-interim-injunction-against-unauthorised-adviser 16:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 16:05 Search for Patent is back online for customers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 16:00 Date of ‘Ipsos UK – Managing a Universal Credit Claim’ updated to ‘August 2025 to December 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementation-of-the-future-regulation-of-medical-devices 16:00 Added link to ‘In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Device roadmap’, which was published 15 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/in-vitro-diagnostic-roadmap 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/top-benefits-for-the-uk-south-korea-free-trade-agreement 15:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/launch-of-the-uks-africa-approach-baroness-chapmans-speech 15:44 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/pearson-notice-of-monetary-penalty-and-costs-recovery-pte 15:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pearson-notice-of-monetary-penalty-and-costs-recovery-a-level-chinese 15:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pearson-notice-of-monetary-penalty-and-costs-recovery-gcse-english 15:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ofqual-fines-pearson-2-million-for-rule-breaches-affecting-thousands-of-students 15:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/regulatory-regime-for-cryptoassets-regulated-activities-draft-si-and-policy-note 15:30 Details updated to reflect that the government has now laid final legislation to deliver a new financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets in the UK.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/european-first-as-mhra-approves-over-the-counter-allergy-treatment-for-adolescents-aged-12-and-over 15:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/medical-devices-uk-approved-bodies 15:20 Updated to add the 2026 versions of: BSI Assurance UK Ltd in-vitro diagnostics medical devices scope, BSI Assurance UK Ltd active implantable medical devices scope, BSI Assurance UK Ltd medical devices scope

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/incorporation-and-names 15:13 Amended annexes A and B with an updated contact point for the Home Office.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia 15:08 This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including new information about hotel tax and damaged or torn passports, updated information about taking money into and out of Tunisia, and drugs and illegal substances (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/single-homelessness-accommodation-programme-grant-agreement-examples 15:01 Removed dates from summary.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 14:58 The online form for reporting a problem using the Customs Declaration Service is currently experiencing delays. Information on what to do has been added to the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-support-technology-programme-gstp 14:55 Updates details on GSTP. Added links to report and case studies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/gstp-case-studies-2019-2025 14:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:53 Planned downtime has been resolved. However, the maintenance of Search for Patent is likely to continue through to approx 16:00 today (Monday 15 December).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-partnership-opportunities-with-jobcentre-plus 14:50 Service Leader of North Scotland replaced with Marie Watson

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 14:43 Information has been added about the contingency processes put in place to  ensure businesses can keep  goods and freight moving while we return to full  service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bh12-4nh-suez-uk-environment-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epreb3708ugv002 14:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 14:30 Additional information regarding the risks of flooding, storms and tsunamis following Cyclone Ditwah (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/investment-zones-in-england 14:28 Added updated HMRC Investment Zones information pack.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/captain-john-narbroughs-manuscript-journal-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk 14:20 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/identify-hmrc-related-scam-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages 14:19 References to Action Fraud have been updated because the service is now called Report Fraud.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/keeping-your-hmrc-login-details-safe 14:19 Reference to Action Fraud has been updated because the service is now called Report Fraud.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/phishing-and-bogus-emails-hm-revenue-and-customs-examples 14:19 References to Action Fraud have been updated because the service is now called Report Fraud.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-funding-2026-to-2027 14:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 14:04 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/criminal-justice-system-data-standards-forum-guidance 14:03 CJS Offence Index: December 2025 published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights-agenda-18-december-2025 14:00 First published.

Brexit

Policy papers and consultations

/government/collections/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights 14:00 Added a link to the page: Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights: agenda, 18 December 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Brexit

/government/publications/drink-drive-rehabilitation-scheme-areas-and-approved-course-providers 13:49 Updated contact details for Atlas Training Solutions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-driving-examiners-carrying-out-driving-tests-dt1 13:48 Test wordings – Updated ‘Reverse parking’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:41 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mens-health-strategy-for-england 13:38 Updated to include a revised PDF of ‘Men’s health: a strategic vision for England’, with a correction note explaining the changes since first publication. These changes have been made to the published PDF. An HTML version reflecting the same updates has also been added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 13:37 Timescales have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250132-cotham-school-cotham-lawn-road-bristol-bs6-6td 13:35 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-from-business-groups-on-the-employment-rights-bill 13:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/wa15-7pj-miller-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3621lza001 13:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bh23-2jy-mwh-treatment-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3627lba001 13:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch64-2uu-michael-owen-mathew-inns-and-claire-rynbeck-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3323mva001 13:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/po9-1jw-galliford-try-construction-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3826lea001 13:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 13:00 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2449

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250131-land-on-south-west-side-of-strathmore-road-horfield-bristol-bs7-9qq 12:58 PINS to Applicant confirming procedureProcedure is Written Representations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250134-11-13-whiteladies-road-bristol-bs8-1pb 12:56 PINS to Applicant confirming procedure procedure is Written Representations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:50 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3182

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/pathway-action-plans-for-invasive-non-native-species-in-great-britain 12:49 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 12:36 Wolverhampton Local Plan opening hearing was due to start tomorrow 16/12 but has been postponed, new date to be confirmed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 12:34 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2572

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/m27-4db-fresh-start-waste-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbb3409lev003 12:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 12:31 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2739

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/accessibility-support 12:22 Information on accessing DBS Information in an Alternative Language has been added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 12:22 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2841

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belarus 12:16 Updated information on Belarus-Poland and Belarus-Lithuania borders (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 12:08 Removal of Ebola from the list of health risks you may face in the Democratic Republic of Congo (’Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 12:04 Search for Patent service is currently unavailable for maintenance until approximately 14:30 today (Monday 15 December)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pension-administrators-reporting-to-hmrc 12:00 The section ‘Report transfers to qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes’ has been updated. The UK scheme administrator must report a transfer to a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme on the managing a pension schemes service within 60 calendar days of the transfer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pension-administrators-member-transfers 12:00 The section ‘Overseas transfers’ has been updated. You must report a transfer to a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme on the managing pension schemes service within 60 calendar days of a transfer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bills-and-notes-guarantee 12:00 Figures amended in the eligibility criteria.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-transfer-to-a-qualifying-recognised-overseas-pension-scheme 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-requirements-for-pension-schemes-the-basics 12:00 The section ‘Report of transfers of pension funds to a qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes’ has been updated. You must report a transfer to a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme on the managing pension schemes service within 60 calendar days of a transfer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rtfo-and-saf-mandate-technical-information 12:00 RTFO and SAF Mandate technical guidance 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rtfo-and-saf-mandate-third-party-assurance 12:00 RTFO and SAF Mandate third party assurance guidance 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rtfo-recycled-carbon-fuels 12:00 RTFO and SAF Mandate guidance for recycled carbon fuels 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rtfo-compliance 12:00 RTFO compliance guidance 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/saf-mandate-compliance 12:00 SAF Mandate compliance guidance 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-communal-distribution-network-assessment-procedures-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-communal-distribution-network-technical-specifications-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-consumer-connection-assessment-procedures-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-consumer-connection-technical-specifications-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-consumer-heat-system-assessment-procedures-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-consumer-heat-system-technical-specifications-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-substation-assessment-procedures-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-substation-technical-specifications-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-district-distribution-network-assessment-procedures-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-district-distribution-network-technical-specifications-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-energy-centre-assessment-procedures-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hntas-draft-energy-centre-technical-specifications-for-new-build-heat-networks 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/draft-regulations-to-commence-sections-61-to-64-of-the-product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act-2022 12:00 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/treasury-minutes-december-2025 11:51 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/common-basic-data-set-cbds-database 11:46 Updated ‘CBDS database’ with new data items and code sets.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vacancy-for-a-publications-manager 11:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 11:44 Removed downtime notification that have been completed last week.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde 11:43 New information about what health risk you may face in Cape Verde, including Shigella sonnei (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/technical-excellence-colleges-tecs-launch-of-wave-2 11:43 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-crypto-rules-to-unlock-growth-and-protect-customers 11:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 11:38 ‘Early Leavers – Pension Rights Notice’ pdf uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/copyright-and-artificial-intelligence-progress-report 11:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/self-assessment-commercial-software-suppliers 11:27 The list of Self Assessment commercial software suppliers has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/advice-accepted-on-spring-2026-covid-19-vaccination-programme 11:22 First published.

News and communications

COVID-19

/government/news/festive-foods-and-your-medicines-mhra-shares-advice-to-help-you-stay-safe-this-winter 11:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/working-over-christmas-check-your-pay 11:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/alcoholic-products-technical-guide 11:03 Section 4 – approvals – Section 4.8 and 4.25 has been updated with links for withdrawing your application, making a change and cancelling your APPA.Sections 4.8 has also been updated to now say ‘12 month period from when you apply’ for providing an estimate of your annual alcohol production figure.Section 4.15 has been updated with a link to withdraw your APPA application.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:03 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 15 December 2025. Changes to following reaches – Bray and Chertsey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/industry-security-notices-isns 11:01 ‘Installation Design Oversight of Industry Sites’ and’Introduction of Emanation Protection Policy’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/over-1-billion-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-to-access-support-and-rebuild-their-lives 10:57 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan 10:52 Updated information on recent regional tension (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:52 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/additional-information-ai-statement-codes-for-data-element-22-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 10:51 Additional Code ‘NIHIS’ has been removed from Appendix 4B National Codes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:50 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:49 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-95-billion-early-years-investment 10:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/project-siren-advancing-networked-sensing-through-collaboration 10:35 First published.

News and communications