UK Government advice update diffs

2026-02-20

/government/news/homes-england-announces-refreshed-executive-leadership-team-with-two-new-appointments 12:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/vat-online-service-availability-and-issues 12:09 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria 12:07 New information on potential travel disruption during elections taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-for-plastic-packaging-tax-service-availability-and-issues 12:05 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-mod-legislation-governing-autonomous-systems 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-board-members-reappointed-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/charging-regime-for-offshore-oil-and-gas-activities 11:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 11:46 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 23 February to Sunday 1 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/water-resources-planning-guideline-update 11:44 Consultation response timeline has been extended to 27 March.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 11:43 Responsive mode call: 2025 SciSpacE support has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/closed-opportunities-space-related-rd-innovation-and-education 11:43 Added Responsive mode call: 2025 SciSpacE support

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 11:37 APP/G3300/L/25/3363558 decision

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/treasury-launches-recruitment-campaign-for-chair-of-the-office-for-budget-responsibility 11:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 11:35 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/philippines 11:26 Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-activity-level-report-template 11:18 We’ve updated the activity level report template due to an error in a formula present in Sheet H.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:14 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 20 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contamination-detection-dna-elimination-samples-fsr-gui-0019 11:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/january-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-ballast-water-regulations-2026 10:58 Consultation summary report added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/register-an-exemption-for-an-open-loop-ground-source-heating-and-cooling-system 10:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sdlt-guide-for-completing-paper-sdlt1-return 10:46 Question 14 has been updated with information on linked transactions and question 61 has been updated to make it clear you should answer no if you do not have an agent.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/early-years-initial-teacher-training-a-guide-for-providers 10:43 Updated contact information and links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-become-an-mca-approved-doctor 10:33 Removed Dorset campaign.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 10:31 Dr Hunt temporarily unavailable in ScotlandDr J Bell Ceasing 31/03/26 in Wales

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flying-supervisors-course-fsc 10:19 The flying supervisors course (FSC) overview has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-uk-eta-app 10:08 ‘Take a face photo’ section: added a link to the detailed guide to taking a face photo for an application.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/belgravia-waste-crook-forced-to-pay-14m-compensation 10:02 Two words added to a photo caption

News and communications

/government/news/new-measures-to-help-woodlands-through-improved-deer-management 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/deer-impacts-policy-statement-for-england 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/deer-management-strategy 10:00 Added the summary of responses and government response. Also deleted and updated text in the consultation description to make factual corrections, and updated to reflect policy changes under new government.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/belgravia-waste-crook-forced-to-pay-14m-compensation 09:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-apply-for-our-licence-management-service 09:40 Added information in steps 4 and 5 relevant to approved contractors who took the passport route to approval.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 09:30 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Sunday 22 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-updated-selection-process 09:30 Added latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 09:30 Updated following variation dated Sunday 22 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 09:30 Licence variation effective Sunday 22 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-13-february-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:26 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:26 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-erasmus-programme 09:18 Removed section on eTwinning.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ofsted-academy 09:16 All inspector training videos about the renewed education inspection framework are now available. You can find them in the schools, further education and skills, and early years sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/32026-pubs-and-live-music-venue-relief-local-authority-guidance 09:16 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/book-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser-exam 09:15 Removed the link to apply to book an exam as you cannot apply to book an exam until 6 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fraud-risk-assessment-fra-accelerator 09:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epaye-service-availability-and-issues 09:02 Due to planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026, you will be unable to use the online service to view liabilities or payments.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/surface-water-pollution-risk-assessment-for-your-environmental-permit 09:00 Updated to provide more comprehensive guidance. This includes more information on preparing for and completing the screening tests, guidance on preparing data for modelling, clearer information on assessing discharges from installations and waste operations, and more links to related GOV.​UK guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pay-as-you-earn-paye-service-availability-and-issues 08:58 Due to planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026, you will be unable to use the online service to view liabilities or payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evidence-and-the-marine-management-organisation-mmo 08:58 Considerations of Nature Based Solutions in Marine Licensing {MMO1388} moved to Completed in 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/northumberland-company-fined-for-illegal-asbestos-waste-site 08:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-croatia 08:28 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-thames-barrier 08:10 Updated the dates and times of ‘planned tests of the Thames Barrier in 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 07:52 New DP out to consultation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-casework-evidence 07:45 To update our existing guidance in line with evolving AI use by our customers and translation added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/his-majesty-the-king-honours-mr-koji-yanai 04:59 Added translation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/his-majesty-the-king-honours-miss-kay-yamada 04:58 Added translation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-pakistan 00:01 Contact details for the AMC Lahore clinic have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/enhanced-package-of-cutting-edgetechnology-to-combat-waste-crime 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/wales-becomes-uk-launchpad-for-next-generation-autonomous-technology 00:01 Added translation

News and communications

2026-02-19

/government/news/government-ends-runaway-independent-special-school-fees 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 19:12 Information about flight cancellations and checking you have the correct travel documents for your final and transit destinations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/let-this-be-the-time-that-the-world-comes-together-to-end-the-cycle-of-bloodshed-in-sudan-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 18:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:15 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a third premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/125), the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone. All birds on the premises have been humanely culled.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 18:01 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2553

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 18:00 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4457

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 18:00 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3052

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/openai-and-microsoft-join-uks-international-coalition-to-safeguard-ai-development 18:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 17:58 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5947

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-technology-to-help-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction 17:38 Added background information on the Addiction Healthcare Goals programme.

News and communications

/government/publications/dcms-letter-19-february-2026-to-rb-investco-on-consent-to-derogations-from-30-jan-pre-emptive-action-order 17:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 17:25 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-testing-in-the-usa 17:16 Updated chest x-ray fee for Executive Health Services – Philadelphia, USA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/a-new-vision-for-water-white-paper 17:15 We’ve added a HTML accessible version of the white paper ‘A new vision for water’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 17:11 Added this week’s update.

News and communications

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 17:10 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice 17:07 Deleted Lulworth January firing times and added March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-allocation-table-for-operators-of-installations 17:00 Allocation Table updated with amendments to operators’ allowances as a result of Activity Level Changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 16:59 Added Castlemartin March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-funding-to-protect-faith-communities 16:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/strensall-range-firing-times 16:50 Added Strensall March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warcop-firing-times 16:50 Added Warcop March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-process-guidance-and-principles 16:45 Table 1 in ‘Eligibility’ section updated to reflect that for some applicants, the deadline for applying has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sennybridge-firing-notice 16:45 Deleted Sennybridge January 2026 firing times and added March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-january-2026 16:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/white-meat-slaughterhouses-unloading-handling-and-holding-restraining-stunning-killing 16:37 Updated the guidance under the ‘Gas stunning’ and ‘Gas mixtures’ headings, because you cannot use carbon dioxide at high concentration to slaughter poultry by gas.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-ministerial-statement-on-protection-of-civilians-and-humanitarian-operations-in-sudan 16:33 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-hssa-tariff-of-reasonable-legal-costs 16:32 EMW Law LLP added to the ‘list of firms who have agreed to our cost framework’ in Annex B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2026-to-2027-guide 16:31 Updated the children in need census 2026 to 2027 guide. The document’s version history describes the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 16:09 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-e-paye-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 16:05 Due to planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026, you will be unable to use the online service to view liabilities or payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/p9x-tax-codes 16:03 The latest version of the P9X – Tax codes to use from 6 April 2026 has been added in English and Welsh.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/epr-for-packaging-what-you-must-do-as-a-small-producer 16:00 Compliance schemes can now register producers on the report packlaging data service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/remit-letter-to-the-police-remuneration-review-body-2026-to-2027 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/remit-letter-to-the-senior-salaries-review-body-for-chief-police-officers-2026-to-2027 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/commonwealth-scholarship-commission-strategy-2025-to-2028 16:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202603-director-jailed-for-illegal-export 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/organisation-details-how-to-create-your-file-for-extended-producer-responsibility-epr-for-packaging 16:00 Compliance schemes can now register small producers. They must submit separate organisation, brand and partner files for each size of producer that they are registering, small and large.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-national-delegate-support-for-the-advanced-technology-call 15:57 Added ARTES 2026 ESA initiated ITTs – Applicant Guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 15:56 Updated ‘Chapter D1: Overpayments, Recoverability, Adjustments, Civil Penalties and Recoupment – UC, JSA and ESA’ and ‘ADM summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-universal-credit-personal-independence-payment-and-employment-and-support-allowance-amendment-regulations-2026 15:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-reserve-forces-cadets-association-for-the-south-east 15:54 Update of the South East RFCA page with update on Cadets, Reserves, Community Engagement and Volunteer Estate.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-staff-networks 15:49 Updated the document ‘Civil Service Armed Forces Network (CSAFN)’ on who can join

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-acs-approval 15:42 Corrected the link to the assessor code of conduct, which was incorrectly pointing to the request form to include a consultant in correspondence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-authorised-audit-providers 15:31 Added Dynamic Consultancy Solutions Limited and Megh Trans Solutions to the list of auditors. Updated the contact details for Flagship Partners.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/catterick-training-area-firing-and-activity-forecast 15:28 Added Catterick March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-region-firing-times 15:28 Added East March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters 15:26 Newsletter ‘February 2026 – Monitoring in-use Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs)’ has been added.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset 15:26 Updated to reflect the latest situation.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:20 Thursday 19 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:15 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg9-4hn-jamie-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3029mna001 15:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg9-4hn-jamie-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3329mda001 15:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe26-2sr-colin-wray-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3720mta001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg9-4hn-jamie-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3729mua001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu24-8hl-jonathan-godding-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3921lwa001 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le11-5tp-jn-bentley-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3429mka001 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs28-4uw-barbara-cam-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3720mca001 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka 15:00 New information about the Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rtfo-and-saf-mandate-feedstock-materials-used-for-creating-low-carbon-fuels 14:59 Aflatoxin contaminated corn and Municipal solid waste (fossil portion) updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/criminal-investigation-guidance-to-the-pace-northern-ireland-regulations-2026 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mobile-phones-in-schools 14:54 Updated the landing page to state which institutions the guidance does not apply to.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reform-of-non-compete-clauses-in-employment-contracts-working-paper 14:53 Page updated to reflect the closure of the working paper.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/yoxter-range-and-dry-training-area-firing-notice 14:49 Added Yoxter March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/langport-range-and-dry-training-area-firing-notice 14:47 Added Langport March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-the-vat-due-on-your-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return 14:30 The section ‘If you miss a payment deadline’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hazardous-waste-returns-supplementary-guidance 14:15 Updated the ‘How to use the spreadsheet tool to send your consignee return’ section. Added a message to say the returns spreadsheet has been updated, and that you now need to submit your 2025 returns by the dates specified. Updated steps 1, 2 and 3 of the ‘Complete the spreadsheet’ section, as the format of the spreadsheet has changed slightly.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-register-as-a-companies-house-authorised-agent 14:07 What information we’ll publish online – Added links to our list of ACSPs and list of ceased and suspended ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 14:01 Updated information about ongoing risks following a period of severe weather conditions across Portugal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evidence-and-the-marine-management-organisation-mmo 14:01 East Marine Plan Futures Analysis {MMO1370} added to Completed in 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-the-vat-due-to-hmrc-as-an-intermediary-on-behalf-of-your-client-for-their-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-to-act-as-an-intermediary-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 Intermediary registrations for the VAT Import One Stop Shop Scheme will be available from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-your-client-to-allow-you-to-act-as-their-intermediary-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cancel-or-make-changes-to-your-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme-registration 14:00 Information about which rules you must follow once you’ve cancelled your registration has been added to the ‘What happens after you’ve cancelled your registration’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cancel-or-make-changes-to-your-intermediary-or-client-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme-registration 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-register-to-act-as-an-intermediary-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-register-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 Intermediary registrations for the VAT Import One Stop Shop scheme will be available from 1 April 2026. 

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/completing-an-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return-as-an-intermediary-on-behalf-of-your-client 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-an-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return-as-an-intermediary-on-behalf-of-your-client 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-your-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return 14:00 Information about what happens if you miss a payment deadline and what to do if you disagree with HMRC’s decision has been added to the ‘When to submit your return’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-an-intermediary-to-register-and-act-on-your-behalf-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/international-day-commemorating-air-crash-victims-and-their-families 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/breast-screening-quality-assurance-guidelines-for-breast-pathology-services 13:58 Updated guidelines for the effective operation of breast pathology service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 13:55 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/directory-of-academic-and-policy-exchange-schemes 13:35 The following schemes have been removed from both directories: the ACCESS Leadership College Fellows, OPEN Fellowship Scheme and SEFARI Gateway. In the academia to policy directory, updates have been made across multiple scheme descriptions, including clarified career stages and refreshed wording including the Policy Associates Scheme, The Royal Society Pairing Scheme, STEM Futures, UKRI Policy Fellowships, ACCESS Summer School and OPEN Schemes. A few URLs have been refreshed, such as those for the OPSS Research Fellowship Scheme and Oxford’s OPEN schemes. In addition, new schemes have been introduced to the policy to academia directory, including OPEN Visiting Fellowships and Imperial College’s Quantum Fundamentals programme. Several descriptions and/or URLs have been revised, namely for ACCESS Summer School, Oxford’s OPEN Peer Mentoring Scheme, the Public Policy Challenge Fund, OPEN Seed Fund, STEM Futures, The Royal Society Pairing Scheme and Imperial’s AI programmes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/working-for-hmrc-information-for-applicants 13:30 Published text for ‘Religion or Belief Network’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enhance-your-knowledge-asset-capability 13:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 13:17 The time of the service at Warhem on 25 March was changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues 13:06 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/wn12-create-or-restore-ponds-up-to-2-hectares 13:05 Updated guidance to advise you can use this item in woodland. Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-service-availability-and-issues 13:03 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-intermediaries-service-availability-and-issues 13:02 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/te18-pruning-to-restore-veteran-fruit-trees 13:01 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/counter-terrorism-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:58 Added link to the application form and guidance for requesting a review of a designation under the counter-terrorism sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/capital-grant-finder/te17-tree-surgery-for-veteran-trees 12:55 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/sm6-use-monitoring-equipment-to-manage-invasive-species 12:53 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-by-country-service-availability-and-issues 12:46 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-a-trust-or-estate-service-availability-and-issues 12:40 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/sm5-traps-for-edible-dormouse 12:37 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 12:37 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcohol-wholesaler-registration-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 12:34 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/sm4-traps-for-american-mink 12:33 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/sm3-training-to-control-and-manage-non-native-plants 12:31 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-approves-zanidatamab-ziihera-for-the-treatment-of-biliary-tract-cancer 12:31 First published.

News and communications

/capital-grant-finder/sm2-training-to-control-and-manage-american-mink 12:30 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026 12:30 Added clarification that changing multiple details at once (such as date and test centre together) counts as one change. This is in the ‘What will count as changes’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/sm1-training-to-control-and-manage-deer 12:28 Updated guidance under the ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/rhododendron-control-sb6 12:21 Updated guidance to advise you must get consent from Historic England to use the item on a scheduled monument.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/probation-service-public-protection-inspection-action-plans 12:19 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/countryside-stewardship-grants/self-supporting-covers-for-slurry-stores-rp29 12:17 Updated guidance to advise you must also keep photographs of warning signs and provide them with your claim.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-2024-to-2025-final-commitment-updates 12:16 Added the document: UK NAP6 Final status update Commitment 1: Open Contracting

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/countryside-stewardship-grants/swales-rp11 12:03 Updated guidance under heading ‘Evidence you must keep’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fishing-and-coastal-growth-fund 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-update-issue-140 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/honorary-british-awards-to-foreign-nationals-2025 12:00 Added recipients of honorary awards to foreign nationals.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/andrew-hochhauser-kc-reappointed-as-chair-of-rcewa 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/five-non-executive-directors-appointed-to-the-independent-football-regulator 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 11:49 Removal of information on travel disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International airport.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/livestock-handling-facilities-lv2 11:42 Updated guidance to advise you must provide receipted invoices, or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable, with your claim.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/webinar-a-guide-to-the-cic-online-process 11:38 First published.

News and communications

/countryside-stewardship-grants/historic-and-archaeological-feature-protection-he1 11:37 Updated guidance to advise you must provide receipted invoices, or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable, with your claim.

Guidance and regulation

/capital-grant-finder/gr1-create-or-restore-grassland-habitat 11:29 Updated guidance under heading ‘Evidence you must keep’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 11:29 Updated the DUS protocols for wheat, white clover, fodder kale, hybrid ryegrass, italian ryegrass and oilseed rape and fodder rape.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/countryside-stewardship-grants/major-preparatory-works-for-priority-habitats-creation-and-restoration-and-priority-species-fm2 11:26 Updated guidance under heading ‘Evidence you must keep’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-service-availability-and-issues 11:26 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 for Managing pension schemes service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/fg16-deer-pedestrian-gate 11:23 Updated guidance to advise you must keep photographs of the completed work and provide them with your claim.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-colleges 11:22 Added ‘Effective practice in strategic planning in further education’ and ‘Effective practice in delivering 16 to 19 level 2 English and maths’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/soft-drinks-industry-levy-service-availability-and-issues 11:22 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/temporary-deer-fencing-fg10 11:21 Updated guidance to advise you must provide a Forestry Commission woodland management plan on request, if applicable.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-waste-quarterly-data-report-template 11:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/four-companies-linked-to-scheme-which-helped-directors-walk-away-from-debts-and-undermine-insolvency-legislation-are-shut-down 11:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:02 Information about ‘Tax changes for non-UK domiciles’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/bc5-expert-dam-management 11:01 Updated guidance to advise you must keep evidence of any consents or permissions connected with the work and provide it on request.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/procedural-officer-raising-procedural-issues-in-cma-cases 11:00 Direct consumer enforcement: Procedural Complaints Adjudicator decision 2026/1 published.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/bc4-tree-guard-post-and-wire 10:57 Updated guidance under heading ‘Evidence you must keep’.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/bc3-crop-protection-fencing-mesh-and-wire-for-permanent-crops 10:53 Updated guidance to advise you must provide photographs of the completed work with your claim.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:51 River Thames: river conditions updated for Thursday 19 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/companies-house-low-value-terms-and-conditions 10:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation