UK Government advice update diffs

2025-09-18

/government/publications/uk-export-finance-leading-with-finance-product-brochure 15:18 All product brochure updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-seafood-fund 15:17 The summary has been updated due to the fund now being closed to new applicants.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/submit-a-return-for-the-economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 15:16 The planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has changed. It will now be from 8:15am on Sunday 28 September to 3:30am on Monday 29 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-online-service-availability-and-issues 15:15 The planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has changed. It will now be from 8:15am on Sunday 28 September to 3:30am on Monday 29 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/james-mcewen-appointed-as-ceo-of-hmpps 15:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-for-plastic-packaging-tax-service-availability-and-issues 15:13 The planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has changed. It will now be from 8:15am on Sunday 28 September to 3:30am on Monday 29 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/access-to-companies-house-webfiling-accounts-to-move-to-govuk-one-login 15:08 On 12 September a line was added to clarify that you’ll still be able to file a charge (mortgage) document without connecting your account to GOV.​UK One Login.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:05 Update 18/09

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 15:00 FCDO now advises against all travel to areas in the east of Kenya, including the border with Somalia, and now advises against all but essential travel to some neighbouring areas. See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page for details areas. Updated information on risks from terrorism(‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/manorbier-firing-flying-notice 15:00 Deleted Manorbier July and August firing times and have added November and December.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/delivering-impact-in-times-of-change 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-guidance-note-enforcement 14:59 Guidance amended to clarify structure subsection under Clarification of the parts of premises to which the FSO applies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-sex-offenders-given-chemical-suppressants 14:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/home-office-gaza-process-caseworker-guidance 14:53 Added accessible version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-example-file-for-packaging-data 14:50 The large producer and compliance scheme example files have been updated for the September 2025 release of the report packaging data service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/monitoring-surgical-wounds-for-infection-leaflets-for-patients 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 14:37 Updated information on potential disruption following violence in Nepal during week of 8 September (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lifetime-isa-service-availability-and-issues 14:36 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 28 September 2025 to 3:30am on Monday 29 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-controls-amended-for-hungary 14:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ip13-0dt-william-money-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3322lza001 14:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/explanatory-memorandum-on-the-oliver-mcgowan-code-of-practice 14:30 Updated to reflect that the code of practice became final on 6 September 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ip13-0lh-david-roberts-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtb3844kha001 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr15-1al-sally-kent-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqb3544kba001 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oliver-mcgowan-code-of-practice 14:30 Updated to reflect that the code of practice became final on 6 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oliver-mcgowan-code-of-practice-easy-read 14:30 Updated to reflect that the code of practice became final on 6 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/oliver-mcgowan-draft-code-of-practice 14:30 Updated to reflect that the code of practice became final on 6 September 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/oliver-mcgowan-draft-code-of-practice-easy-read 14:30 Added a link to the final version of the code of practice.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/clade-i-mpox-affected-countries 14:29 Table 1 updated with latest WHO data

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/authorise-an-agent-to-deal-with-certain-tax-services-for-you 14:28 The list of services that can be dealt with by an authorised agent has been updated to add Pillar 2 and Income Record Viewer. The steps to authorise an agent have been updated to clarify that an agent can sign a client up to some tax services and create an authorisation request.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/seasonal-closure-for-crawfish-announced 14:26 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 14:24 Update 18/09

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nigeria-country-policy-and-information-notes 14:24 Removed the guidance on Islamist extremist groups in North East Nigeria, July 2021. Currently there are no plans to maintain or update this guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/a-consultation-on-a-seasonal-closure-of-the-crawfish-fishery-in-ices-area-7-english-waters-2025-2026 14:22 Update 18/09

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/uk-response-to-the-incoming-swiss-osce-chairperson-in-office-uk-statement-to-the-osce-september-2025 14:20 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/first-small-boat-migrant-returned-under-new-uk-france-agreement 14:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/pms-remarks-at-the-state-visit-business-event-18-september-2025 14:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-government-of-the-united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-north 14:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2955-nuclear-materials-import-licensing-arrangements 13:58 Minor correction to the ‘HS codes’ section. ‘Ex’ added to both tariff headings listed to ensure these accurately reflect the coverage of the import control, aligning with the information detailed in Annex 1 of the open general import licence.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/usk-prison 13:37 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/north-sea-camp 13:35 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 13:35 Updated Dartmoor October firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guys-marsh-prison 13:29 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-strategic-trends-out-to-2055 13:29 FOE 35 removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/portland-prison 13:28 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/russias-violations-of-sovereign-airspace-are-part-of-a-clear-and-sustained-pattern-of-behaviour-uk-statement-to-the-osce 13:28 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/onley-prison 13:26 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/haverigg-prison 13:22 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/moving-living-or-retiring-abroad 13:20 Added information to Pensions section on transferring a UK personal or workplace pension abroad.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/leadership-transition-at-great-british-energy-nuclear 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/science-and-technology-venture-capital-fellowship 13:15 Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship closed for applications on 9 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250120-286-292-wells-road-bristol-bs4-2pu 13:14 Questionnaire & supporting documents

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lowdham-grange-prison 12:56 Telephone number for booking social visits updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/malawi 12:50 Updated information on upcoming elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-isa-subscriptions-for-your-investors 12:48 Information under ‘Flexible ISAs’ about the replacement of funds that have been withdrawn from flexible ISAs has been updated to reflect changes in Regulations 5DDB of The Individual Savings Account Regulations 1998.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-online-commercial-software-suppliers 12:31 The list of commercial software supplier details has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/money-laundering-understanding-risks-and-taking-action-for-art-market-participants 12:24 The guidance has been updated to include additional risk indicators for art market participants following publication of the National Risk Assessment 2025. The risk characteristics have been updated to include information about terrorist financing and proliferation financing.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-condemns-russian-violations-of-nato-airspace-and-confirms-support-for-poland-romania-and-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce 12:16 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/open-letters-between-hm-treasury-and-bank-of-england-september-2025 12:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250117-144-whitehall-road-bristol-bs5-9bp 12:11 PINS to Applicant confirming procedureProcedure is written representations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/holme-house-prison 12:09 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/net-capacity-assessment-nca-programme 12:08 Added information on the NCA programme for primary schools. Updated the tranche list, NCA programme guide and guidance for mainstream schools on how to read your NCA report.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wetherby-yoi 12:07 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cumbrian-rivers-recognised-in-global-environmental-prize 12:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/enabling-pharmacist-flexibilities-when-dispensing-medicines 12:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-for-plastic-packaging-tax-service-availability-and-issues 12:04 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-for-the-economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 12:04 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/claim-a-refund-for-the-economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 12:04 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/submit-a-return-for-the-economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 12:04 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 12:04 HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 18/09/2025 added,

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-ukraine-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity 12:04 HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 18/09/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-online-service-availability-and-issues 12:04 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bristol-prison 12:00 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-update-issue-135 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/department-for-education-non-executive-appointments 12:00 Updated ‘Appointments made: April 2025 to March 2026’ with Ofqual board members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:00 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/iconic-nature-reserve-launches-cutting-edge-conservation-hub 11:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/littlehey-prison 11:53 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250116-144-whitehall-road-bristol-bs5-9bp 11:49 PINS to applicant confirming the procedureProcedure is Written Representations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250115-110-112-the-assembly-east-street-bedminster-bristol-bs3-4ey 11:47 PINS to Applicant confirming procedureProcedure is Written Representations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/maidstone-prison 11:47 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:45 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/simplified-procedures-exclusion-list-of-procedure-and-additional-procedure-codes-for-cds 11:43 The guidance on Entry in Declarants Records (EIDR) restrictions has been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wandsworth-prison 11:43 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 11:40 A DP has been approved

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/berwyn-prison 11:39 Updated booking information for official video and official face to face visits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/request-a-mhra-speaker-at-an-event-or-conference 11:37 Updated link to Speaker Request form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/novel-technology-for-intervening-in-non-compressible-haemorrhage 11:36 Added competition Webinar.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/relief-from-vat-on-bad-debts-notice-70018 11:15 Section 5.3 how and when a claim has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vat-guide-notice-700 11:14 Section 18.4.1 has been updated to include guidance on how to tell HMRC about VAT due on goods sold to pay off a debt.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-notice-70011-cancelling-your-registration 11:14 Section 8.2 completing your final VAT return and section 9.5 how to claim have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/durham-soldier-of-world-war-one-laid-to-rest-109-years-after-death 11:08 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pay-vat-after-telling-hmrc-about-goods-sold-to-pay-off-a-debt 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-vat-to-hmrc-after-cancelling-your-vat-registration 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reclaim-or-tell-hmrc-vat-is-due-when-vat-registration-is-cancelled 11:05 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-vat-due-on-goods-sold-to-pay-off-a-debt 11:05 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 10:57 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/breakfast-club-early-adopters-grant-2025-to-2026-academic-year 10:56 We have updated the following documents:Breakfast clubs early adopters: conditions of grant for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, ending March 2026 – we have added additional information in section 4. Permitted use of funding on the purpose of the initial payment and what this can be spent onBreakfast clubs early adopters: methodology for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, ending March 2026 – we have added additional information in section 4. Funding rates – note advising on a one off initial set up cost

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues 10:55 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/syria-knowledge-base-profile 10:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-by-country-service-availability-and-issues 10:53 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:52 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-a-trust-or-estate-service-availability-and-issues 10:50 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-industrial-strategy-2025-making-defence-an-engine-for-growth 10:48 Added: Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 – two-page summary (Welsh).

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/kenya-knowledge-base-profile 10:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 10:44 Added OVS note 2025/62: Recognition of foot and mouth disease freedom for Hungary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-strategic-partnership-to-unlock-billions-and-boost-military-ai-and-innovation 10:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/jersey-knowledge-base-profile 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-sets-sights-on-closer-ties-with-argentina-and-brazil 10:41 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 10:40 Removal of information about the short-term closure of Mexico City Airport on Tuesday 16 September between 9am and 2pm local time (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:39 River Thames current conditions updated for Thursday 18 September 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/isle-of-man-knowledge-base-profile 10:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guernsey-alderney-and-sark-knowledge-base-profile 10:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-support-organisation-overseas-guides-healthcare-central-european-practice 10:34 Updated ‘Global Support Organisation overseas guides: Healthcare – Defence Global Practice’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/former-director-general-of-institute-of-directors-banned-as-company-director-over-covid-loan-abuse 10:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/producing-dovey-native-botanical-gin 10:23 Added Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/benin-knowledge-base-profile 10:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/czechia-knowledge-base-profile 10:15 Updated to explain what a Multilingual Standard Form is and that HM Passport Office cannot accept them. Minor formatting changes made.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registered-building-inspectors 10:04 Information added to building categories and registered building inspector classes that include permissible work.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/registered-building-inspectors-professional-codes-and-standards 10:04 Information added to BICoF and code of conduct about permissible work for class 2 and 3G registered building inspectors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 10:04 Dr A Harrison (Temporarily Unavailable).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-658-mf-amendment-1-control-of-noise-at-work-regs-2007 10:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-school-based-nursery-provision 10:00 Updated the final sentence of section ‘Land transactions’ in ‘Establishing school-based nursery provision’ to clarify the criteria for Ofsted registration.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/finnmaster-report-published 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-with-the-independent-expert-on-older-persons 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 09:53 Five new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed on 17 September 2025 following reports of suspicious clinical signs: one sheep in Oxfordshire, one sheep in Cornwall, one ram in Cornwall, 2 dairy cows West Yorkshire with milk drop and one cow in Leicestershire. One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed on 17 September 2025 following a non-negative pre-movement test: two cattle in Shropshire.

News and communications

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-with-the-working-group-on-enforced-disappearances 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/getting-a-customs-guarantee 09:49 The number of times you can use Authorisation by Declaration has increased from 3 to 10 times in a rolling 12 month period.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 09:45 Update 18 September 2025

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 09:43 The details for one software supplier have been added in the ‘software in development’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statistics-on-international-development 09:39 Added link to Statistics on International Development: final UK ODA spend 2024 report

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/statistics-on-international-development 09:32 Added the Statistics on International Development: final UK ODA spend 2024 report

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/registering-childrens-homes-in-an-emergency 09:30 We have updated the circumstances under which an application may be considered under the priority application policy. This includes amendments to the criteria we will use when considering if an application meets the policy. We have also provided a definition of what we mean by ‘exceptional circumstances’ and clarified the time frame under which both priority applications and those that do not meet the priority application criteria will usually be processed.

Guidance and regulation

COVID-19

/government/publications/research-and-development-rd-tax-relief-reform 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/research-and-development-tax-relief-reform-and-intensive-support 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/tenant-satisfaction-measures-small-landlord-data-submission-pilot 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/timothy-spurrier-liana-spurrier-trading-as-toft-grange-farms-npswr045134-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-resources-toolkit-for-healthcare-professionals-in-england 09:30 Updated for 2025 WAAW campaign.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wjec-undertaking-and-notices-of-monetary-penalty-and-costs-recovery 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-introduction-of-tenant-satisfaction-measures 09:30 Updated with details of the ‘Tenant Satisfaction Measures: small landlord data submission pilot’ report

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/statistics-on-international-development-final-uk-oda-spend-2024 09:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/rsh-publishes-the-outcome-of-its-small-provider-tsm-data-submission-pilot 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/universal-credit-welsh-language-detailed-information-for-claimants 09:20 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 09:13 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5553

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 09:13 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6674

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 09:13 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8923

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 09:13 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2706

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 09:13 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3194

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operator-compliance-audits 09:12 Simplifying to streamline when English and Welsh documents appear. Accessibility fix.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-reform-funding-guidance-2025-to-2026 09:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/import-and-export-customs-comprehensive-guarantees-ccgs 09:00 The number of times you can use Authorisation by Declaration has increased from 3 to 10 times in a rolling 12 month period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/southern-north-sea-marine-area-index-map-and-site-packages 09:00 Change of status from ‘draft’ to ‘formal’ for Kentish Knock East MCZ. Updated the interactive map URL.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/irish-sea-marine-area-index-map-and-site-packages 09:00 Added a new site with draft status – Ribble Estuary MCZ. Updated the interactive map URL.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/northern-north-sea-marine-area-index-map-and-site-packages 09:00 Change of status from ‘draft’ to ‘formal’ for Berwick to St Mary’s MCZ. Updated the interactive map URL.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 08:50 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/soft-drinks-industry-levy-service-availability-and-issues 08:48 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-service-availability-and-issues 08:46 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-service-availability-and-issues 08:45 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-service-availability-and-issues 08:41 Planned downtime from 8:15am to 10pm on Sunday 28 September 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/75000-to-be-confiscated-from-lincolnshire-waste-criminals 08:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/confirm-a-notarial-or-document-service-is-not-available 07:34 Notarial Letter for Brunei updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/the-duke-and-duchess-of-edinburgh-to-visit-japan 02:30 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/england-coast-path-plan-of-the-lyme-regis-to-rufus-castle-stretch 00:30 We’ve replaced the map with a version showing the stretch divided into short numbered lengths where each number corresponds to the chapter for that length of coast.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-from-harwich-to-shotley-gate-comment-on-proposals 00:30 Added information about the outcome of the consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-in-the-east-of-england 00:30 Map and table updated following the approvals of Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea length 4 and Harwich to Shotley Gate lengths 2, 3, 5 and 6.

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/government/publications/england-coast-path-in-the-west-of-england 00:30 Map and table updated to show that part of the Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle stretch has been approved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-in-essex 00:30 Map and table updated following the approval of Harwich to Shotley Gate lengths 2, 3, 5 and 6.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-overview-of-progress 00:30 Map replaced with updated version following the approvals of Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea length 4; Harwich to Shotley Gate lengths 2, 3, 5 and 6; Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle lengths 1 to 4.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lowdham-grange-prison 00:01 Social visits booking updated to include online booking.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-from-lulworth-cove-to-kimmeridge-bay-comment-on-proposals 00:00 Page updated to show the opportunity to comment on the reports has ended.

Guidance and regulation

2025-09-17

/government/news/record-breaking-150bn-investment-unveiled-during-us-state-visit 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-conap-strengthen-cooperation-for-protected-area-conservation 21:41 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/brazil-uk-science-and-innovation-network-summary 21:32 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/modern-slavery-how-to-identify-and-support-victims 20:19 Updated to reflect amendment to the reconsiderations section.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 19:53 Demonstrations and travel disruption near Machu Picchu (‘See Warning and insurance’)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/systematic-reviews-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services 18:39 Page reviewed and edited for clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-licence-letters 18:30 A letter has been added stating that the British High Commission in Colombo cannot confirm the validity of individual UK driving licenses.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/wellbeing-collection-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services 18:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/confirm-a-notarial-or-document-service-is-not-available 18:23 A letter to confirm that notarial services are not available at the British High Commission in Colombo has been added.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/learning-and-development-collection-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services 17:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-access-waste-management-data-for-england 17:46 Updated the links to data.gov.uk. Added that this contains data back to 2006.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/culture-secretary-speech-at-royal-television-society-cambridge-convention-2025 17:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/afghanistan-cannot-succeed-while-women-and-girls-are-excluded-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:30 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation 17:03 Updated the commercial trade restrictions section. This update reflects recognition of Hungary as free of FMD.

News and communications

/guidance/agencies-and-other-businesses-using-umbrella-companies-who-may-be-operating-avoidance-schemes 17:00 A link to new guidance ‘PAYE rules for labour supply chains that include umbrella companies from 6 April 2026’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/exchequer-secretary-speech-to-the-annual-hmrc-conference 16:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/eastern-channel-marine-area-index-map-and-site-packages 16:49 Updated URL for the interactive map.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/western-channel-and-celtic-sea-marine-area-index-map-and-site-packages 16:49 Updated URL for the interactive map.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-members-appointed-to-the-independent-reconfiguration-panel 16:48 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/imports-and-exports-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:39 Updated the foot and mouth disease (FMD) commercial import restrictions section. This update reflects recognition of Hungary as free of FMD.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-appointments 16:37 Updated ‘The Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hms-richmond-visits-philippines-to-increase-defence-cooperation-and-boost-trade 16:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 16:29 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Evkeeza 150 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion – Evinacumab 150 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion vial; Fluorouracil 2.5g/50ml solution for infusion vials; and Xultophy 100units/ml / 3.6mg/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens – Insulin degludec 100units/ml / Liraglutide 3.6mg/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 16:20 Added ‘Pension Savings Tax Annual Allowance 2024/2025 Booklet’ and ‘Pension Savings Statement 2024/2025 step-by-step guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 16:20 Added ‘Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 29 September to 3 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/a-guide-to-public-inquiries 16:08 Important accessibility fix. Simplified access to both English and Welsh.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nba-and-uk-government-announce-comprehensive-plan-to-elevate-basketball-in-the-uk 16:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-unanimous-adoption-of-this-resolution-demonstrates-our-shared-commitment-to-locate-and-return-missing-kuwaiti-and-third-country-nationals-uk-expl 16:01 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/from-court-to-community-government-shoots-and-scores-with-nba-collaboration 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:59 Update 17/09

Guidance and regulation