UK Government advice update diffs

2025-12-05

/guidance/country-cover-policy-and-indicators 09:03 MRA changed for Seychelles, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Costa Rica

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-germany-deepen-science-and-tech-ties-with-14-million-to-unlock-quantums-vast-potential 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/vacancy-for-a-chief-inspector-of-marine-accidents 08:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/2019-common-land-notices-and-decisions 08:21 An error meant that these decisions were not published at the correct time, they have now been added COM/3296676, COM/3279313, COM/3274674, COM/3273818, COM 3266162

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 08:20 Section 3.37.7 clarifying the requirements for basic membership subscription to be treated as a gift for Gift Aid purposes has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-poverty-strategy-summary-equalities-analysis 08:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/our-children-our-future-tackling-child-poverty 08:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/currency-codes-for-data-element-410-of-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Details have been added to tables 1 and 2 to reflect the UK’s recognition of Palestine.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-codes-for-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Details have been added to tables 1 and 2 to reflect the UK’s recognition of Palestine.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/better-buses-more-services-3-billion-boost-for-millions-of-passengers 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/from-cheese-rolling-to-bagpiping-uk-launches-search-for-traditions-that-define-our-communities 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-04

/government/news/illegal-delivery-riders-face-removal-following-enforcement-blitz 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/over-half-a-million-children-to-be-lifted-out-of-poverty-as-government-unveils-historic-child-poverty-strategy 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/salary-sacrifice-reform-for-pension-contributions-effective-from-6-april-2029 20:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-store-of-norway-4-december-2025 20:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/grendon-prison 18:16 Official visits booking information updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:02 Following successful completion of disease control activities in the following zones: near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire (AIV2025/80) and near Easingwold, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire (AIV2025/81) the protection zones have ended and the area that formed them become part of the surveillance zones.

News and communications

/government/news/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2025-infections 17:29 First published.

COVID-19

News and communications

/government/news/review-launched-into-mental-health-autism-and-adhd-services 17:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-among-first-countries-to-recognise-cryptocurrency-as-personal-property 17:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-the-apar-as-an-apprenticeship-training-provider 17:11 Updated the ‘Employer-provider business case form’ in the section ‘Application route 1: gaps in provision’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-bill-iaa-factsheet 17:04 Factsheet updated to reflect that the Bill has now been enacted as an Act.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/low-carbon-hydrogen-supply-2-competition-successful-projects 17:01 Published final reports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/taking-part-in-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-markets 17:00 Note added about future update to the 2026 ARP value. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 17:00 Added note about future update to the 2026 ARP value.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/extending-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-cap-beyond-2030 17:00 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-future-markets-policy 17:00 UK ETS Authority response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/german-state-visit-marked-with-new-initiatives-on-culture-sport-and-young-people 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/diabetic-eye-screening-retinal-image-grading-criteria 16:59 Minor change to the description of the MBH image

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-accommodation-policy 16:58 ‘Latest news on Defence accommodation’ updated: From 1 April 2026, the Dual Accommodation Waiver will be made permanent for eligible personnel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/infectious-diseases-in-pregnancy-screening-programme-laboratory-handbook 16:58 Addition of ‘Education and training’ section to NHS IDPS laboratory handbook

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/next-step-on-the-uk-rollout-of-self-driving-vehicles-as-public-charities-and-businesses-asked-for-their-views 16:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-memos-staff-guide 16:51 Added DMG Memo 14/25: SPC Right to Reside, VB v SSWP UT decision effect on Self Employment to the attachments. Added DMG Memo 13/25: “Any Time” Revision – Effect of Upper Tribunal Decision

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 16:41 Updated the year to 2025 for CCHF in Namibia.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-beccs-innovation-programme-successful-projects 16:35 Published final reports for Phase 2.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/accessibility-support 16:29 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consultation-opens-for-extra-time-at-the-pub-during-world-cup 16:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/academy-conversion-important-dates 16:22 Removed dates for schools converting to academy status between 1 October and 1 December 2025 as those dates have now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 16:22 Harron Homes Limited has been removed from the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 16:21 Updated December Straight Point firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/african-swine-fever 16:10 Added Spain to the list of countries where ASF has been confirmed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crematoria-process-guidance-note 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/review-of-technical-guidance-for-crematoriums 16:06 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/employers-paye-e-paye-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 16:01 The Online Agent Authorisation online service is currently experiencing issues. Check this service availability page for updates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/online-agent-authorisation-service-availability-and-issues 16:01 The Online Agent Authorisation online service is currently experiencing issues. Check this service availability page for updates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/drivers-hours-passenger-vehicles 15:55 Tachograph rules – From 24 December 2026, all newly registered buses and coaches must have a full smart 2 tachograph fitted.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents 15:54 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-milestone-achieved-on-stallingborough-flood-defences 15:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 15:45 Updated the content

News and communications

/government/news/commissioners-statement-on-live-facial-recognition-consultation 15:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 15:41 APP/R3650/L/25/3364513 and APP/W4705/L/25/3364271 decision

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/travel-to-be-covered-for-tens-of-thousands-of-armed-forces-personnel-to-get-home-for-christmas 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 15:36 Updated information about alcohol sale restrictions (‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-for-a-memorial-grant 15:36 Information about funding beyond March 2026 updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-personal-allowances-and-tax-refunds-if-you-live-abroad 15:31 Section ‘Other state benefits’ has been updated in Guidance notes for form R43.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:31 Thursday 04 December 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/drivers-hours-goods-vehicles 15:30 Tachograph rules – From 24 December 2026, all newly registered goods vehicles must have a full smart 2 tachograph fitted.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/the-fuel-handling-plant 15:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 15:02 Operator air safety training paragraph updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/tax-support-for-entrepreneurs-call-for-evidence 14:50 On page 16, paragraph 4.5 has been revised to reflect the correct number of years since investment limits were last increased.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/gad-features-in-new-study-on-climate-related-reporting 14:48 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:40 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 8 to Sunday 14 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/malawi 14:37 Addition of information that the Malawian government has announced a stop to visa-free entry. You might need a visa when you arrive. It is not clear when this will start (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-if-you-have-children 14:35 The Universal Credit extra amount for children ‘2-child limit’ will end from April 2026. It remains in place until then.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/access-to-early-send-support-through-best-start-family-hubs 14:34 DHSC SoS quote added

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-1-decision-making-and-appeals-staff-guide 14:29 Updated ‘DMG Vol 1 Annexes A to M’, ‘DMG Vol 1 Ch 3: Revision ‘, ‘DMG Vol 1 Ch 6: Making appeals and staying’ and ‘DMG Vol 1 Summary of changes.’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/buying-a-cat-or-dog 14:28 Guidance updated to include further information on the checks to make when buying a puppy or kitten, including the additional requirements for pets that are rehomed from overseas.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/plans-for-direct-uk-germany-rail-link-one-step-closer 14:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/reporting-scams-pretending-to-be-from-companies-house 14:20 Added new examples of scam emails and letters. Updated example formats from images to attachments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commercial-designations-of-fish-united-kingdom 14:19 The commercial designations list has been updated. Horse and Jack Mackerel are now separate. Gadus chalcogramma was added to Alaskan Pollock. Queen Fish now includes Katta and all species of Scomberoides.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/relaxation-of-licensing-hours-for-the-mens-football-world-cup-2026 14:15 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/budget-2025-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar 14:12 Section 2.6 of ‘Budget 2025 – Overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)’ has been updated with information about secondary legislation and a review of voluntary National Insurance contributions, both to take place in 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/church-house-commemorative-event-19-november-2025 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2025-to-2026 13:59 Added details of the reappointment of a member of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/salisbury-nerve-agent-attack-2018-dstl-impact 13:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/attorney-generals-address-to-the-international-criminal-court 13:49 We corrected the intro. The Attorney General delivered the UK National Statement at the International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties 2025 and not at the launch of the annual report

News and communications

/government/publications/enforcement-appeals-appeal-information-sheet-for-local-planning-authorities 13:47 Address change

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/listed-building-enforcement-appeals-appeal-information-sheet-for-local-planning-authorities 13:45 Address change

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-pledges-to-ramp-up-facial-recognition-and-biometrics 13:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/striking-off-or-dissolving-a-limited-company 13:38 Before you apply – Added information about what to do if your company is insolvent and cannot pay its debts on time. How to apply and who to tell – Added information about what you need to do if your company has employees or pays subcontractors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/multi-agency-project-servator-deployment-disrupts-drug-network 13:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-to-the-ukraine-permission-extension-scheme 13:35 Updated the Russian and Ukrainian translations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/nuclear-2025-conference-energy-secretary-speech 13:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/financial-sanctions-webinars-and-events 13:28 Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations upcoming event added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mental-health-support-for-british-nationals-in-uzbekistan 13:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6472785 13:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6472803 13:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/strategic-spatial-energy-plan-ssep-timeline-extension 13:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/data-brokers-and-national-security 13:16 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/flex-markets-unlocked-innovation-programme-successful-projects 13:13 Published Flexibility Markets Unlocked: Phase 2 final report.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/techfirst 13:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/techexpert 13:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 13:07 All our services are running normally.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-making-tax-digital 13:01 A section for ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital – The Agent Services Account (ASA)’ has been added.The sections for ‘New penalties for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (sole traders and landlords)’, ‘How to sign yourself up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’, ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for sole traders and landlords – what you’ll need to do’, ‘How to sign your client up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ ‘New penalties for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (Agents)’ and ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for agents – what you’ll need to do’ have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/democratic-republic-of-congo-prison-pack 13:01 We have updated the date the date to reflect the current date.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/essex-and-london-properties-limited-in-liquidation-information-for-creditors-and-investors 13:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/small-business-access-to-finance 13:00 ‘Government response to access to finance call for evidence’ added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/schools-to-save-millions-as-government-launches-agency-profit-cap 12:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/nigeria-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 12:44 The content has not changed, we have updated the date to reflect the current date.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/more-people-training-to-teach 12:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/russia-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 12:35 Information on legal representation and availability of state funded lawyers for affected children and young people and on legal processes was added. The list of support organisations in Russia was revised.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-2025-minister-doughty 12:27 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/business-rates-revaluation-2026 12:27 Welsh translation updated.

News and communications

/government/publications/profile-gru-cyber-and-hybrid-threat-operations 12:21 Factsheet updated to reflect 8 additional UK designations of GRU military intelligence officers (4 December 2025) and further information cyber teams within GRU Unit 26165 (also known as APT 28).

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/list-of-motorcycles-that-can-be-used-for-riding-tests 12:20 Updated the list of motorcycles that can be used for riding tests.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/business-rates-revaluation-2026 12:18 Welsh government have now made their estimator available.

News and communications

/government/consultations/revised-merger-remedies-guidance 12:15 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan 12:07 New information on cross-border attacks near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border (See ‘Tajikistan-Afghanistan border’ on the ‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/report-fraud-new-service-from-city-of-london-police 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 12:03 All 68 MCA approved training provider lists updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-sector-decarbonisation-scheme-phase-4 12:01 Added Phase 4 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: summary report.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/welcome-a-guide-for-hong-kong-british-national-overseas-visa-holders-in-the-uk 12:00 Updated guide.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hong-kong-uk-welcome-programme-guidance-for-local-authorities 12:00 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-a-provisional-licences-authorisation-regime-policy-update-2025 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:00 Added 8 new designations under the Cyber sanctions regime and 4 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-cyber-attacks 12:00 HM Treasury notice, Cyber, 04/12/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 12:00 HM Treasury notice, Russia, 04/12/2025 and HM Treasury notice, Cyber, 04/12/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-ukraine-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity 12:00 HM Treasury notice, Russia, 04/12/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-russian-intelligence-agency-authorised-by-putin-to-target-skripals 12:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-hssa-tariff-of-reasonable-legal-costs 11:58 Freeths LLP has been removed from the Annex B framework. Rafferty & Co Solicitors has been added to the Annex B framework.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-landlords 11:51 The link to sign up to the next live webinar ‘Register for the next live webinar about the UK property section of your online tax return’ has been updated.Recorded and live webinars about Making Tax Digital have been removed from the page because the information in them is out of date.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:50 Contact dates for ‘Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims support’ have been extended to 28 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-2021-2023-implementation-self-assessment 11:44 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-2024-2025-co-creation-self-assessment 11:44 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/kiribati 11:39 This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar 11:28 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Nay Pyi Taw following the March 2025 earthquake, based on diminished earthquake risk. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to parts of Myanmar. Addition of information about dual nationality (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ecmt-international-road-haulage-permits 11:19 The phone number for the DVSA International Road Haulage Permits Office has changed.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/ncts-software-developers 11:19 The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) list has been updated, 1 supplier has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/developing-the-automated-vehicles-regulatory-framework 11:16 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/sk10-4tg-bruntwood-management-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3603xpv002 11:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulator-announces-next-charities-to-be-investigated-as-part-of-inquiry-connected-to-company-cashing-cheques 11:10 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 11:09 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England, release 3041.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 11:09 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales, release 2542.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 11:08 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England, release 5936.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:07 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England, release 4446.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/treasury-minutes-progress-report-december-2025 11:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:02 Added 2 new designations under the Counter Terrorism (Domestic) sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-list-of-designated-persons-terrorism-and-terrorist-financing 11:01 HM Treasury Notice, Counter-Terrorism (Domestic), 04/12/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 11:01 HM Treasury Notice, Counter-Terrorism (Domestic), 04/12/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-sanctions-imposed-on-a-person-and-organisation-involved-in-terrorism-in-landmark-action 11:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/achieving-better-value-when-buying 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/strategic-workforce-planning-for-schools-and-trusts 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/improve-your-schools-and-trusts-digital-and-financial-planning 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/maximising-school-and-trust-resources-managing-financial-and-physical-assets 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maximising-value-for-pupils 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-privacy-notice 10:55 Government Legal Department (GLD), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPSNI) were added to the list third parties that DBT may exchange supporting documentation with.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/summary-of-european-commission-guidance-on-the-eu-cbam-for-uk-exporters 10:54 Signposting added to a new page outlining important information for UK businesses on EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) as it enters its definitive phase on 1 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/farmers-urged-to-protect-land-from-waste-criminals-this-winter 10:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/developing-the-automated-vehicles-regulatory-framework 10:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/awaabs-law-guidance-for-tenants-in-social-housing 10:46 Added British Sign Language (BSL) version of Awaab’s Law: Guidance for tenants in social housing.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/police-use-of-facial-recognition 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/legal-framework-for-using-facial-recognition-in-law-enforcement 10:42 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:39 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 4 December 2025. Changes to following reaches – Pinkhill, Days, Whitchurch and Sunbury.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw8-4gx-winnington-chp-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprep3337nyv006 10:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/having-honours-taken-away-forfeiture 10:34 Updated the section: Who is on the Forfeiture Committee?

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sentence-increase-for-man-who-kidnapped-and-sexually-assaulted-woman 10:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/aaib-report-cozy-mk-iv-g-bylz 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-an-organisation-that-sells-shared-ownership-homes-in-england 10:06 The link to find a Shared Ownership home in London has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dvsa-opening-hours-christmas-and-new-year 10:01 Updated with opening hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/futures-toolkit-tools-for-strategic-futures-for-policymakers-and-analysts 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/housing-disrepair-claims 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/aaib-report-spitfire-mk-26b-g-enaa 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/england-woodland-creation-offer 09:58 Edited to highlight the need for applications to be submitted by 31 May if applying for the next planting season.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-australia-illicit-finance-dialogue-2025-joint-statement 09:55 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/more-homes-and-improved-high-streets-for-new-mayoral-areas-through-30-year-funding-package 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/meningococcal-disease-pgd-template-for-supply-of-ciprofloxacin 09:50 Word document updated to correct formatting error.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/breast-screening-clinical-guidelines-for-screening-management 09:47 • Inclusion of the use of Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) where indicated in certain cases and where available in assessment clinics• Shorter recall period of 6 months for masses, asymmetries and architectural distortions• Guidance on cases with multiple foci of abnormality• Addition of the requirement to complete NBSS data entry in assessment clinic• Other points of clarification, reorganisation of sections and updates to figures

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/safety-platform-closing-how-to-prepare-and-stay-safe-at-sea 09:47 Information has been added to clarify that this change only applies to the UK’s RYA SafeTrx application.

News and communications

/government/news/harry-hampson-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-uk-government-investments 09:45 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania 09:43 Updated information on the political situation and calls for protest on 9 December, along with phone numbers for consular assistance, and information on an increase in anti-foreigner rhetoric (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-terms-of-reference 09:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/police-and-criminal-evidence-northern-ireland-regulations-2026 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/best-start-family-hubs-and-healthy-babies-guidance-for-local-authorities 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restart-scheme-statistics-background-and-methodology 09:30 The ISBN number has been updated to 978-1-78659-893-6. The link in the sentence Since its launch Restart has operated in a changing labour market has been updated to the latest publication. The word slightly was removed in the same paragraph. The new wording says ‘the unemployment rate has increased and is now...’The link in the sentence A similar pattern can be seen in Universal Credit into work rates has been updated. In the tables, the row for CPA 1b has had the last column updated to say AKG limited.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dcms-monitoring-and-evaluation-strategy-2026-to-2031 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-agricultural-supply-chain-adjudicator-asca-making-a-complaint 09:30 Added ASCA’s first annual report for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-guarantee-scheme-rules-affordable-homes-guarantee-scheme-2020 09:30 Updated FAQ question 28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/monthly-statistics-for-adult-social-care-england 09:30 Added ‘Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: December 2025’.

COVID-19

/government/consultations/the-online-procedure-core-rules-and-pilot-schemes-rules-2026 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/navigate-the-uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-inventory-imports 09:23 The hyperlink in point 4 and the hyperlink to ‘4-Digit to 3-Digit Procedure to Additional Procedure Code Correlation Matrix: Inventory Imports’ have been corrected.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-software-developers-providing-customs-declaration-support 09:15 The list of software developers providing declaration software has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-equality-impact-assessments 09:15 Addition of EIAs relating to: coerced internal concealment; critical police undertakings; extradition; schedule 4 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015; public order measures; extraction of online information following seizure of electronic devices; age verification for the sale and delivery or knives, and mandatory reporting of bulk sales of knives; age verification measure for the online sale of crossbows.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ofquals-principles-advice-note 09:14 Updated to reflect that the Principles Condition has come into force.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/amendments-to-the-firefighters-pension-scheme-retained-firefighters 09:14 Added government response to the consultation and Equalities Impact Assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/collections/sanctions-enforcement-action 09:06 Added link to NCA press release about Operation Destabilise.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/report-nitrogen-and-phosphorus-emissions-from-intensive-pig-and-poultry-farms 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-nitrogen-n-and-phosphorus-p-emissions-privacy-notice 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/joint-statement-for-the-automatic-exchange-of-information-on-immovable-property 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/homelessness-code-of-guidance-for-local-authorities 08:36 Chapter 7: Eligibility for assistance – Amended paragraph 7.41 (a), added point (g).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/group-and-divisional-registration-vat-notice-7002 08:32 Information about the definition of ‘protection of the revenue’ has been updated in section 4.1 (The definition of ‘protection of the revenue’).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/known-error-workarounds-for-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 This ‘Consolidated Workaround Document 5.0.0’ edition includes new Known Differences (KD) that will be delivered in the 5.0.0 update in December, and records the previous older KDs that have been now been delivered in previous updates. KD268 has been moved and recategorised to the ‘ILE Vs CHIEF’ tab. The CWD also includes Known Error Log (KEL) additions, amendments and closures up to 20 November 2025.Updates and changes are listed on the individual Change Log tabs, to view the details of these changes navigate to the relevant tabs (KD, KEL, ILE vs CHIEF or CR).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/all-aboard-for-cardiff-central-station-transformation 00:01 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-norway-to-operate-together-to-counter-russian-undersea-threat-through-major-new-defence-agreement 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/homes-england-reaches-milestone-of-10th-strategic-place-partnership-signed-with-east-midlands-combined-county-authority 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-03

/government/news/access-to-early-send-support-through-best-start-family-hubs 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 22:24 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3205

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 22:21 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2717

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 22:18 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6685

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 22:18 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8934

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 22:14 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5564

Guidance and regulation