UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-20

/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.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/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.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/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.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/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.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/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.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/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.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/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.

Guidance and regulation

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

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3726-imports-of-rice-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 13:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-the-republic-of-moldova 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/how-to-report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 13:00 The ‘Help test the information return service’ details have been removed as testing has now ended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/free-breakfast-clubs-grant-2025-to-2026-academic-year 13:00 Added ‘Breakfast clubs spring arrears allocations: May 2026’ and ‘Breakfast clubs summer upfront allocations: May 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-national-statement-for-the-79th-world-heath-assembly 13:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/study-post-licence-priority-service 12:56 Added a link to the further information request form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3926-milk-products-import-quota 12:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-3826-imports-of-cereals-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme 12:45 In ‘Applying for funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme’ a section on ‘Decanting residents’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notifiable-diseases-and-how-to-report-them 12:41 Updated to add Hantavirus disease.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4026-imports-of-sugar-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 12:25 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 12:20 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the department capitals of Arauca and Puerto Carreno. FCDO now also advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Cauca department, except for the department capital Popayan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 12:20 Removal of one service which has already happened, addition of details of one new service, and link to a news story for a previous service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/innovative-licensing-and-access-pathway-ilap 12:19 Updated ‘Innovation Passport List’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basis-for-setting-the-discount-rates-for-calculating-cash-equivalent-transfer-values-payable-by-public-service-pension-schemes 12:17 This page has been updated to reflect new published guidance which updates the discount rates used for calculating cash equivalent transfer values payable by public service pension schemes, bringing them into line with the change to the SCAPE discount rate announced on 19 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:15 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-factsheets 12:13 Key statistics section in ‘dangerous cycling offences’ factsheet updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/international-council-for-harmonisation-of-technical-requirements-for-pharmaceuticals-for-human-use-guidelines 12:12 Added a link to ‘Q13 – Continuous Manufacturing of Drug Substances and Drug Products’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-service-pensions-2024-valuations 12:11 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/third-waste-carrier-convicted-in-environment-agency-operation 12:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/social-security-agreement-between-uk-and-the-isle-of-man 12:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 12:01 Updated the list of accredited explosives detection dog teams.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme 12:00 In ‘Applying for funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme’ a section on ‘Decanting residents’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/senior-civil-service-performance-management 12:00 Added the documents:Performance management framework for the Senior Civil Service (2026 to 2027 performance year)Supplementary Guidance: Annual Performance ReviewsReplaced the document: SCS Performance Agreement FormRemoved the document: Performance management framework for the Senior Civil Service (2024 to 2025 performance year)

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/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 11:59 Notes added to section ‘Fee waiver programme details’

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/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4226-pigmeat-import-quota 11:56 First published.

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/government/news/apha-sniffing-out-plant-threats-at-the-rhs-chelsea-flower-show 11:54 First published.

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/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4126-imports-of-olive-oil-from-tunisia-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 11:51 First published.

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/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:45 A message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:44 A message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been added.

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/foreign-travel-advice/costa-rica 11:42 Updated information on customs rules; gang-related violence; fines for unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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/guidance/tajikistan-mental-health-support-abroad 11:41 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-bill-patient-safety-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-patient-voice-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/health-bill-providers-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/health-bill-role-and-functions-of-the-restructured-dhsc-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/health-bill-summary-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/health-bill-single-patient-record-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/health-bill-data-and-digital-functions-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/health-bill-icbs-as-strategic-commissioners-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/health-bill-oversight-of-the-health-system-fact-sheet 11:30 First published.

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/government/publications/202526-15-million-grant-to-support-local-bodies-with-financial-reporting 11:27 First published.

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/government/speeches/housing-and-planning-minister-speech-to-ukreiif-2026 11:27 First published.

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/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4326-poultrymeat-import-quota 11:25 First published.

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/government/publications/fair-work-agency-enforcement-policy-statement 11:20 The Fair Work Agency enforcement policy statement has been updated to more accurately reflect the work of the Employment Tribunal Financial Penalties Team.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/using-ai-in-education-support-for-school-and-college-leaders 11:14 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

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/government/publications/use-cases-of-generative-ai-in-education-module-4 11:13 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

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/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 11:12 List of featured recalls and alerts updated.

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/government/publications/safe-use-of-generative-ai-in-education-module-3 11:12 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

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/government/publications/understanding-ai-in-education-module-1 11:11 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

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/government/publications/interacting-with-generative-ai-in-education-module-2 11:11 Updated all documents for 2026 to 2027.

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/government/news/mhra-to-support-local-life-sciences-sector-in-wales 11:11 First published.

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/government/news/michael-plaut-appointed-to-the-crown-estate-board 11:08 First published.

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/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 11:02 Updated the list of ferry and cruise companies registered to transport assistance dogs.

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/government/publications/competition-act-1998-cases-in-the-sectors-regulated-by-ukcn-members 11:00 Update to Financial Services

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/government/news/new-urban-village-with-nearly-2000-homes-another-step-closer-for-leeds-thanks-to-16-million-government-funding-boost 11:00 First published.

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/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 10:59 New decision issued by the Certification Officer: Chester v Unite the Union

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/government/publications/plant-varieties-and-seeds-gazette-2020 10:56 Added the May 2026 special edition.

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/government/publications/low-carbon-hydrogen-supply-2-competition-successful-projects 10:55 Published final reports for Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 competition – Stream 1 Phase 1 projects.

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/government/news/infected-blood-a-service-of-recognition-remembrance-and-reflection 10:55 Order of service uploaded.Tube strike information updated.

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/government/publications/imposition-of-monetary-penalty-deutsche-bank-ag-london-branch-dblb 10:52 First published.

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/government/consultations/high-value-council-tax-surcharge 10:50 First published.

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/guidance/offshore-renewable-energy-installations-impact-on-shipping 10:44 MGN 654 Annex 5 attachment updated (v5)

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/government/speeches/baroness-chapmans-speech-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 10:44 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012 10:42 The guide has been updated to reflect legislative and policy changes.

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/government/publications/list-of-authorised-persons-for-radio-surveys 10:40 Updated list added 19 05 2026

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/government/publications/flu-vaccination-for-children-leaflets-and-posters--2 10:35 Updated flu season to 2026 to 2027.

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/government/publications/indonesia-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 10:35 Updated the email address for RS Premier Jatinegara Jl. Raya Jatinegara.

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/government/publications/sellafield-ltd-privacy-statement 10:29 Updated Privacy Statement

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