UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-20

/government/consultations/june-2026-catch-limit-review 12:34 All UK sector & non-sector vessels section added to the June 2026 proposed catch limit review.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/grant-funding-competition-to-support-hmcts-digital-support-service 12:30 Added translation

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 12:28 Addition of information about Turkey-Syria border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 12:22 Removal of information about emergency measures affecting Lima and Callao regions which was declared by Peruvian Government in response to natural gas shortage.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/baroness-chapmans-speech-at-a-roundtable-session-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 12:07 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/baroness-chapmans-speech-on-mobilising-finance-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-20-may-2026 12:07 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/chancellor-protects-drivers-and-businesses-from-rising-fuel-costs 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/eskdalemuir-seismic-array-revised-approach-to-managing-onshore-wind-turbine-interference 12:00 Added links to additional documents (annexes 12 and 13) in the technical guidance, to allow respondents to independently recreate the 2026 algorithm.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/googles-general-search-services-proposed-conduct-requirements 12:00 Movement for an Open Web’s response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 11:59 New Certification Officer decision published – Barnes & Dench v TSSA

News and communications

/government/news/appointment-of-non-executive-director-to-the-department-for-work-and-pensions-board 11:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-out-how-to-register-as-a-professional-tax-agent-with-hmrc 11:47 Information has been added on the legal requirement for tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients to apply for an agent services account.Updates have been made on how to access tax adviser services within the agent services account and HMRC online services account.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-claims-and-reconciliation 11:44 Removed the ‘Mid-year funding claim user guide’ as the window has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 11:31 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 01 to 05 June 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fixed-sum-appeals-and-shortfall-evidence-processes-to-launch-for-postmasters-who-suffered-horizon-shortfalls 11:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 11:30 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 25 to 29 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-final-countdown-webinar-supporting-local-planning-authorities-through-a-critical-year 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/schools-and-colleges-apply-for-urgent-capital-support 11:24 Updated the ‘Urgent capital support: how to apply’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-start-date-notices-inquiry-hearing-notices-and-rejection-letters-published-in-2026 11:19 ROW/3349360 North East Lincolnshire CouncilROW/3367881 West Berkshire District Council ROW/3357193, ROW/3359820, ROW/3363728 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3345267 Rotherham Borough Council ROW/3346779M, ROW/3347437, ROW/3368144 Leicestershire County CouncilROW/3348735 Wiltshire Council ROW/3355199, ROW/3370751 Essex County CouncilROW/3362464 Derbyshire County CouncilROW/3365064 Staffordshire County Council ROW/3368392 Kent County Council ROW/3372610 Cambridgeshire County Council ROW/3376102 North Yorkshire Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/letter-from-emma-hardy-mp-to-alan-lovell-chair-of-the-environment-agency 11:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/legalisation-next-day-service-providers 11:10 Added 12 Apostilles Ltd to the list of providers.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:07 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 20 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sellafield-pioneers-safer-smarter-flat-pack-approach 11:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/post-16-national-insurance-contributions-nics-grant 11:00 Added ‘Post-16 National Insurance contributions grant: conditions of grant April 2026 to March 2027’ and ‘Post-16 National Insurance contributions grant allocations: April 2026 to March 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/79th-world-health-assembly-uk-statement-for-explanation-of-vote 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/hq-defence-medical-services-becomes-defence-medical-command 10:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/chancellor-commits-to-new-anti-profiteering-powers-and-fights-back-on-rising-bills 10:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co-commercial-assurance 10:55 Updated the section ‘Pipeline updates

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-security-agreement-between-uk-and-the-isle-of-man 10:55 Section ‘When the general rule does not apply’ in the Key information document has been amended for workers who are self-employed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2027-to-2030 10:49 Updated to reflect that the online application service is now open, and added a draft memorandum of understanding to ‘School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030 guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-school-based-nursery-provision 10:49 Updated ‘Establishing school-based nursery provision’ to reflect recent changes in the Ofsted registration process, entitlements funding and the significant change process. Added further information to support schools on their technical builds, and a link to statutory guidance on local-authority-maintained schools.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:44 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-mediation 10:42 Mediation providers list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spending-in-a-crisis 10:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:17 New restriction notice for Rowing on and Summer Eights 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/first-training-course-for-electric-propelled-vessels-gains-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-seal-of-approval 10:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:10 Boveney Lock tail pedestal is now fully operational.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pharmacovigilance-of-veterinary-medicines-in-great-britain 10:10 Updated following publication of new online adverse event reporting service. Changes made to Guideline VI – sections 2, 3, 4 and 5; Guideline III section 4.10 -updated EMA link; and Guideline IV section 4.3.1. (Product Group Code maintenance) – Where country-specific updates need to be made to products within a current PGC, details of the country/countries affected should be added in the ‘Additional comments’ cell of the applicable row.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 10:08 Reworded section for ‘Reporting an adverse event’ and link added to Additional information published on 20 May 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:03 Whitchurch Lock is now open for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vmd-launches-new-digital-service-for-reporting-problems-with-animal-medicines 10:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 10:00 Updated ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’. Added 3 new qualifications for Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service (and updated the name of 8 entries from ‘Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care’). Added 6 qualifications for Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ancestry-caseworker-guidance 10:00 Updated to reflect that all applicants granted entry clearance from 20 May 2026 will receive an eVisa only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leasehold-toolkit 09:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-the-vmd-monitors-the-safety-of-animal-medicines 09:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/science-shows-how-tackling-pollution-now-can-protect-windermeres-future 09:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 09:41 In the ‘Signatories’ section, the following Operator Signatory has been added: Sweepstarz. The following Operator Signatories have been removed: Caledonia Competitions, CJ Competitions, Football Prizes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 09:40 Octopus and shellfish infographics – 11 May 2026 published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-land-charges-migration 09:39 We have added a case study about South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council to ‘Key learnings from completed local authority migrations’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 09:37 Our Designs Service and Apply for Orphan Works Licence will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 7am to 9:30am Thursday 21 May 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yorkshire-pilot-buried-in-france-on-86th-anniversary-of-his-death 09:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80928020008000 09:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6437882 09:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/toolkit-and-guidance-for-developing-homelessness-strategies-and-action-plans 09:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-your-post-16-pathways-strategic-transition-planning-statement 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/duty-suspensions-and-tariff-quotas 09:30 The document ‘List of tariff suspensions on agricultural goods’ was added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-process-guidance-and-principles 09:30 Updated ‘Transparency of progress of the process’ to specify that the names of applicants will remain confidential.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-rsh-works 09:30 Updated with a new video – Who provides social housing in England?

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-for-road-traffic-speeds-and-congestion-series 09:30 Annual road traffic estimates pre-release access list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/post-16-pathways-implementation-plan 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/qualifications-due-to-have-funding-removed-from-august-2027 09:30 Added ‘Additional qualifications removed from public funding 2027’ ‘Guidance on removal of additional qualifications approved for public funding: post-16 level 2 and 3’ and ‘Additional 16 to 19 qualifications funding approvals update: equality impact assessment’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2024-no-2-using-unbound-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-in-construction 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/student-guide-preparing-for-t-level-industry-placements 09:30 Updated ‘Student guide: preparing for industry placements’ and added new versions of ‘Student self-assessment tool’ and the ‘Industry placement induction checklist’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shortfall-evidence-process-guidance 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/deposit-for-recovery-operators-environmental-permits 09:30 Updated ‘Waste recovery plans and deposit for recovery permits’ guidance. Added to section ‘Standard rules permit’ SR2024 No 2: using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate in construction. Removed reference to ‘if you plan to recover 60,000 cubic metres or less of waste’ in sections ‘Standard rules permit’ and ‘Bespoke waste recovery permit’ as you need to refer to the relevant standard rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t-level-industry-placements-guidance-for-providers--2 09:30 Updated ‘T Level industry placements: guidance for providers’ for 2026, to reflect a new delivery framework for industry placements. This gives providers more scope to tailor placements to their local context and the needs of their students. We have also updated the other documents on the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-unbound-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-in-construction-rps-325 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-pre-arranged-finance-paf-for-disasters-ad-hoc-statistics-release 09:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/hss-fixed-sum-offer-permission-to-appeal-process-tariff-of-reasonable-legal-costs 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-hss-fixed-sum-offer-permission-to-appeal-process 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-issues-under-review 09:30 Link to the independent Senior Lawyer’s report on handling cases with no evidence of a shortfall added. The independent Senior Lawyer is also considering the issues of delays with HSS cases. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/post-16-level-3-and-below-pathways 09:30 Removed the ‘Transition plan: to the reformed 16 to 19 qualifications landscape’ and added a link to the ‘Post-16 pathways: implementation plan’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-march-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/simple-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 09:23 Planned downtime from 9pm to 11pm on Friday 22 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-elmores-speech-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 09:19 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/nhs-cost-recovery-overseas-visitors 09:13 Updated to reflect the inclusion of hantavirus in the list of conditions for which no charge can be made (schedule 1), including how charges should be treated from 1 May 2026. It also includes details about exempting overseas visitors who require schedule 1 treatment or diagnosis, where the Secretary of State has agreed or funded the means of transport to the UK for that purpose.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rough-sleeping-accommodation-programme-2021-24 09:09 Added guidance on Replacement Properties. Updated Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme: Prospectus and guidance (outside of Greater London).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 09:09 Planned downtime from 9pm to 11pm on Friday 22 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/next-steps-accommodation-programme 09:09 Letting accommodation funded through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme: guidance for local authorities and private registered providers updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-1-apply-for-a-licence 09:00 Published version 05/26 of the guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker 09:00 The guidance has been updated to reflect the implementation of the next phase of eVisa roll-out from 20 May 2026 and to provide clarification on right to work checks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-3-sponsor-duties-and-compliance 09:00 Updated to version 05/26 of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-glossary 09:00 Glossary updated to introduce a new definition of ‘operating or trading’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/keep-records-for-sponsorship-appendix-d 09:00 This version replaces version 03/25. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-for-a-healthy-life 08:56 An amended version of the PDF has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 08:50 Added a new scheduled downtime for Wednesday 20 May between 5.15 and 6.15pm.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-when-it-is-not-okay-to-start-a-new-company 08:49 Added survey and DIH return links

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-starting-again 08:44 Added survey and go back to DIH links

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/personal-guarantees 08:40 Added ‘Director information hub’ to title.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foreign-secretary-launches-new-international-coalition-to-end-violence-against-women-and-girls 08:22 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/stocken-prison 08:10 Under official visits, Monday visits have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:04 Planned downtime from 9pm to 11pm on Friday 22 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-laos 05:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 27 amendment GB2623858 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7148 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/when-someone-dies-in-singapore 03:32 Bereavement Pack has been updated to 2026’s version.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-1-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 The Document Identifier field has been updated on multiple procedure codes where reference to document code 9WKS is made.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/look-up-exceptions-to-the-russia-trade-and-transport-sanctions 00:01 Amendments made to reflect significant changes in Russia sanctions legislation.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance 00:01 This document has been amended to reflect significant changes to legislation.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regional-funding-to-train-next-generation-of-construction-workers 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/heat-network-upgrades-to-lower-bills-for-families-and-businesses 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/knife-robberies-down-by-more-than-a-fifth 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/leaking-church-roofs-to-be-fixed-and-heritage-buildings-revitalised-as-applications-open-for-48-million-of-heritage-funding 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-19

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-strongly-condemns-the-attack-on-the-barakah-nuclear-facility-in-the-united-arab-emirates-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:25 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 18:47 Updated information about ongoing protests and road blockades. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-backing-future-british-defence-unicorns-as-new-contracts-awarded-to-drive-innovation 18:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/deputy-prime-minister-global-partnerships-conference-speech-shifting-the-power-modern-partnerships-in-practice 18:09 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/fairer-taxes-for-high-value-homes 17:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:50 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Great Shelford, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire (AIV 2026/18) the 3km protection zone has ended and the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 17:41 New decision issued by the Certification Officer: Rawlins v BMA

News and communications

/government/publications/general-trade-licence-maritime-transportation-of-liquefied-natural-gas 17:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-an-accounts-clerk 17:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/vmd-information-hub 17:01 Updated with links to the VMD’s new online contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 16:59 Updated information on Ebola (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-trade-licence-for-sanctioned-processed-oil-products 16:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/russia-sanctions-regime-industry-and-specialist-guidance 16:58 Added General Trade Licence for sanctioned processed oil products.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2953-russia-import-sanctions 16:57 NTI 2953 attachment updated with new section added to ‘Import prohibitions’ (May 2026 update) and new insertions for: Regulation 46Z9E to 46Z9I, Regulation 46Z23A to 46Z23G, Regulation 60K and oil products processed in third countries. New attachment added to the page, providing ‘guidance on third country processed oil product measures’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-government-skills-is-changing-the-way-it-delivers-learning 16:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/historic-classic-vehicles-mot-exemption-criteria 16:51 Clarifying that vehicles are exempt from MOT testing if they are over 40 years old and have not been substantially changed in the last 30 years.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-abuse-act-2021-post-legislative-scrutiny 16:44 Added a large print version of the PDF.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/sexual-predators-sentence-increased-after-solicitor-general-intervenes 16:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-market-an-animal-medicine 16:41 Updated with links to the VMD’s new online contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rye-harbour-passage-pilot-and-mooring-information-for-boaters 16:40 Added a notice to mariners: May 2026 about piling works at Monk Bretton bridge.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-local-projects-2025-2026 16:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/the-cascade-prescribing-unauthorised-medicines 16:32 Updated with links to the VMD’s new online contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/interministerial-group-for-business-and-industry-communiques 16:29 Interministerial Group for Business and Industry: communiqué 3 February 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/president-putin-continues-to-choose-deadly-violence-because-he-is-desperate-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:28 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/environment-agency-greenhouse-gas-emissions-charging-scheme-2021 16:25 Updated paragraph 3. All charges increase on 1 April 2027 and on 1 April annually in line with the Consumer Prices Index.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/roadmap-of-resources-and-support-new-local-plan-making-system 16:23 These guides are now published:Engaging the public when preparing a local planMaking your local plan documents publicly availableIssue a requirement to assist noticePublishing your local plan housing requirementPlan and plan timetable template

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 16:21 In the ‘Signatories’ section, additional Operator Signatories (Arca Labs Ltd T/A Kind Wins, Caddy Comps, CJ Competitions, Classy Competitions, Click12Win, Epic Competitions, Flash Competitions, Galloping Giveaways, InstaCash Raffles, Majestic Prizes, Lucky Charm Raffles, P4G Holdings Ltd T/A Play4Good, Prize Draws Ltd T/A Rafflee, The Big Leagues, The Prize Vault, TopDog Prizes, Ultimate Travel Competitions, Vulpes Media Ltd T/A Dream Bike Competition) have been added. The following Operator Signatory has been removed: Clock Out Competitions, Fitiness Prizes, JAMMY, Lincolnshire Competitions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-and-social-care-workers-mental-capacity-act-decisions 16:12 An old PDF has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-to-host-european-idahot-forum-2027 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2026-for-individual-returns 15:55 Updated document ‘Self Assessment Individual RIM Artefacts version 1.2’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina 15:54 Addition of information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/croatia 15:54 Addition of information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania 15:47 Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for those entering Tanzania from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-vehicles-with-fuel-energy-monitoring-devices-c2026864 15:47 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/viral-haemorrhagic-fever-acdp-algorithm-and-guidance-on-management-of-patients 15:41 Replaced ‘HCID assessment PPE’ with ‘unified HCID PPE’ throughout to reflect change in name of the PPE ensemble.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understanding-your-monthly-postponed-import-vat-statements 15:40 Information about issues with duplicated entries has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-your-import-vat-certificates 15:40 Information about when your import VAT certificate (C79) will be available has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo8-6er-the-village-hall-of-wressle-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3229mwa001 15:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr11-6px-national-trust-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3325mma001 15:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-funding-totackle-grooming-gangs-and-child-sex-abuse 15:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-access-to-vehicle-on-board-information-c20261811 15:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 15:36 Added details for Durieshill (Stirling) incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0254.N.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:30 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 and, UK vessel list for external waters 2026 published, Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-performance-and-requirements-for-vehicles-c20261808 15:29 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/tax-treatment-of-kinship-allowances-in-the-kinship-zones-pilot-scheme 15:27 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/commercial-payments-bill-factsheets 15:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enhance-your-knowledge-asset-capability 15:25 The title has been updated to use clearer, GOV.​UK style language.The opening paragraph has been revised to clearly set out who is involved. Open and close dates have been added as the key dates applicants need to know.  Eligibility is now set out directly on the page rather than linking out.The application section now makes it clear that applications are managed externally by The Helix Way. A clear “How to apply” section has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/graduate-fee-travel-expenses 15:25 Document updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/graduated-fee-calculators 15:24 Document updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/mitigating-ground-risk-in-the-construction-sector 15:24 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 15:23 Updated information for fans travelling to the World Cup 2026 (‘World Cup 2026’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/canada 15:22 Updated information for fans travelling to the World Cup 2026 (‘World Cup 2026’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 15:22 Updated information for fans travelling to the World Cup 2026 (‘World Cup 2026’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-environment-agency-national-navigation-boat-registration-charging-schemes 15:17 Updated paragraph 1.5. Prices will increase in line with the Consumer Prices Index on 1 January 2027 for the River Thames and on 1 April 2027 for the Medway navigation and the Anglian waterways. Prices will then increase annually on those dates in line with the CPI increase.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/franchise-arrangements-for-higher-education-providers 15:15 Added a link to the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 19 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fluorinated-greenhouse-gases-and-ozone-depleting-substances-charging-scheme 15:15 Updated paragraph 6. All charges increase on 1 April 2027 and on 1 April annually in line with the Consumer Prices Index.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waste-miscellaneous-charging-scheme 15:15 Updated paragraph 5A. All charges increase on 1 April 2027 and on 1 April annually in line with the Consumer Prices Index.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/creating-a-defra-account 15:10 Small text amends.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:00 Whitchurch Lock is currently closed until further notice. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b98-7ub-cobalt-health-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3750tja001 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ss7-3nh-benfleet-scrap-co-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3325suv008 14:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-information-return-filing-and-exchange-transitional-approach 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/services-cotswold-centre 14:26 Services Cotswold Centre telephone number updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/quota-application-mechanism-rules-and-how-to-apply-for-2026-english-fishing-quota 14:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/foreign-secretarys-keynote-speech-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 14:15 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 14:12 Updated the request information for movement from the bluetongue restriction zone to Scotland to live form (EXD645 (EW)).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dvsa-earned-recognition-use-the-logo 14:04 Added rules for using the 2 different sizes of logo.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/negligible-value-agreements 14:03 HMRC’s list of shares which have been declared as being worth negligible value is now valid up to and including 30 April 2026. A new company has also been added to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 14:02 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/transport-secretary-ends-era-of-neglect-on-hs2-with-thorough-reset 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/hs2-reset 14:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ukczech-republic-agreement-on-termination-of-the-agreement-between-the-uk-and-czech-and-slovak-federal-republic-for-the-promotion-and-protection-of-in 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:56 New restriction notice for Rowing on and Summer Eights (Sat 23, Wed 27, and Sat 30 May 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rowing-on-and-summer-eights-2026-river-restriction-notice 13:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/great-britain-nutrition-and-health-claims-nhc-register 13:41 Updated the ‘Great Britain nutrition and health claims register’: added one non-authorised claim (006UKNHCC for green kiwifruit powder). Added the register and annex in Excel format in addition to the OpenDocument Spreadsheets.

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Brexit

/guidance/exporting-organic-food-from-the-uk 13:39 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-may-2026 13:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-cmas-programme-of-work-across-mobile-platforms 13:38 ‘App distribution – steering’ section updated to reflect the fact that the call for information is closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-wood-wood-products-and-bark-from-great-britain 13:38 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/speed-review-change-of-hs2-railway-specification-and-scope 13:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/export-or-move-composite-food-products 13:37 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-decisions-and-maps-published-in-2026 13:36 ROW/3262032M Nottinghamshire County Council ROW/3322875M1 Staffordshire County CouncilROW/3345267 Rotherham Borough Council ROW/3347504 Lincolnshire County CouncilROW/3349549, ROW/3352257 and ROW/3352256 Leicestershire County Council ROW/3350303 and ROW/3350304 Dorset Council ROW/3351261 Norfolk County Council ROW/3353411, ROW/3358570, ROW/3348826, ROW/3351718 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3353782 Oldham Borough Council ROW/3355381 Oxfordshire County CouncilROW/3356406 Surrey County Council ROW/3360275 Cumberland Council ROW/3361697 Stockton on Tees ROW/3368908 Telford & Wrekin

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-or-move-food-drink-and-agricultural-products 13:36 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate 13:34 Information about the Movement Assistance Scheme has been removed. The scheme closed on 30 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hs2-cancellation-cost-advice 13:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-overseas 13:29 Added Dr L Wilkinson to Mallorca, Spain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/plastic-packaging-tax-mechanically-recycled-plastic-packaging 13:25 updated response email address

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/summary-log-templates-for-uk-packaging-waste 13:16 Updated supplementary guidance to improve field descriptions for unrecycled packaging waste sent on, bill of lading reference number, date received by overseas reprocessor and Basel export codes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 13:14 Information about a final payment for tax credits has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-military-court-service 13:14 Updated ‘Court Martial Board Standard Operating Procedure’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3626-imports-of-garlic-from-countries-other-than-china-and-eu-member-states-under-statutory-instrument-no-20201432 13:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/valour-information-and-next-steps 13:12 Updated latest news story to include invite to information session on Round 2 development funding at 10:30 on 28 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-high-street-unit-set-up-in-nationwide-blitz-on-dodgy-shops 13:11 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 13:08 Updated information about Uganda’s declaration of an Ebola outbreak (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 13:08 Tuesday 19 May 2026 updates.

Guidance and regulation