UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-16

/government/publications/connected-applications-caseworker-guidance 14:08 Updated guidance with multiple changes. Details of the changes can be found in ‘Changes from last version of this guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-minimum-wage-and-national-living-wage-low-pay-commission-remit-2026 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/wales-public-access-to-military-areas 13:59 Wording changed at Access restrictions for Sennybridge Training Area to:Access restrictions Sennybridge Training Area is subject to the Sennybridge Training Area Byelaws 1974.When the training area is being used for military activities, the red flags (day) or red lights (night) are displayed. Access restrictions apply

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/global-fraud-summit-keynote-speech 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-dprk-ballistic-missile-launches-14-march 13:37 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-joint-interactive-dialogue-on-iran 13:23 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/gigabit-broadband-voucher-scheme-information 13:22 Link to Gigabit Broadband Availability Checker added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 13:14 All crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lesbian-gay-and-bisexual-detainees 13:10 Updated to remove annual self-audit line, change terminology from ‘centre supplier’ to ‘Contracted Service Provider’ (CSP) and update the support details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-search-and-rescue-base-for-hm-coastguards-rescue-helicopter 13:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-carney-of-canada-16-march-2026 13:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/consistent-financial-reporting-framework-cfr 13:00 Added the ‘Consistent financial reporting framework for 2026 to 2027’ and updated archive links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/colombia-country-policy-and-information-notes 13:00 Published the country policy and information note: armed groups and criminal gangs, Colombia, March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/boatmasters-approved-training-providers-atp 12:59 Updated BML Fire Safety listing.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/evaluation-of-the-renters-rights-act-privacy-notice 12:56 Updated section 2 of the privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-remarks-16-march-2026 12:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 12:44 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukaea-eni-tritium-loop-facility-expands-international-partnership 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2026 12:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mousehole-school-marks-flood-protection-upgrade 12:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/45m-for-uks-first-ai-supercomputer-to-accelerate-fusion-energy 12:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-legal-cost-framework 12:08 The contact name and email have changed for the Simons Muirhead Burton law firm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gender-recognition-certificate-list-of-medical-practitioners-in-gender-dysphoria 12:03 Removed a specialist from the list. Added a new specialist to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-new-rules-on-or-before-5-april-2026-for-paying-voluntary-national-insurance-for-time-abroad 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-fusion-strategy-2026 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions-for-periods-abroad-from-6-april-2026 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-announces-emergency-humanitarian-response-funding-for-lebanon 11:55 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/regulator-investigates-animal-rescue-charity-over-potential-misuse-of-charitable-funds 11:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 11:49 Updated the guide for employers by added a line stating that reimbursement cannot be guaranteed; that the funding pots for the LDSS and for Oliver’s Training are both limited; and that ASC employers are encouraged to submit their claims as soon as they have the evidence. Also added a line outlining how employers are required to keep the relevant ASC Workforce Data Set records up to date when submitting claims on behalf of one or more corporate subsidiaries. Updated ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’ with the latest available courses.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-grant-determination-2025-to-2026 11:49 Updated to add a line to section ‘1. Adult social care employer (the recipient)’ in ‘Definition of terms’ outlining how employers are required to keep the relevant ASC Workforce Data Set records up to date, when submitting claims on behalf of one or more corporate subsidiaries. Also added a line to both section ‘9. Senior responsible officer’ in ‘Definition of terms’ and section 7. ‘Declaration requirements’ of ‘Grant conditions’ stating that when a new SRO joins a claimant organisation, they are required to re-sign the grant determination letter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-for-newly-qualified-social-workers-a-guide-for-employers 11:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-grant-determination-2026-to-2027 11:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hillsborough-law-bill 11:43 Welsh translations of 3 factsheets added: Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Taflen Ffeithiau Cydraddoldeb Arfau, Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Mesurau Camymddwyn mewn Swydd Gyhoeddus, Taflen Ffeithiau – Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Mesurau Dyletswydd Gonestrwydd.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/user-led-organisation-training-fund-a-guide-for-claimants 11:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/user-led-organisation-training-fund-grant-determination-2026-to-2027 11:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/over-50-million-to-help-families-struggling-with-soaring-heating-oil-costs 11:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/seasonal-work-on-farms-guidance-for-workers 11:17 Updated guidance and information for workers looking for seasonal work on farms.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/conformity-assessment-and-accreditation 11:08 Minor updates to text, including in relation to CE marking.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-tachograph-centre-special-notice-01-25 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/foston-hall-prison 10:57 Updated information under Gifts and parcels section.Non-emergency (Safer Custody) phone number updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pa3-woodland-management-plan-2026 10:54 Section 3.1 of the Applicant’s guide: PA3 Woodland management plan 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/aq2-low-ammonia-emission-flooring-for-livestock-buildings 10:53 Guidance updated under ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading: you must keep and provide with your claim photographs of the site during the different stages of construction or contracts, invoices or other documents confirming the technical specification for the completed works.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-land-registry-estimated-completion-timeframes 10:45 Updated with March 2026 processing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:44 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 16 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Buscot, Rushey and Shifford

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-hmrc-can-publish-for-misconduct-by-a-tax-adviser 10:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-hmrc-deals-with-tax-adviser-sanctionable-conduct 10:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-funding-boost-to-divert-women-from-a-life-of-crime 10:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/a-safe-informed-digital-nation 10:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/kosovo-list-of-medical-facilitiespractitioners 10:26 This information has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 10:24 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-on-companies-house-webfiling-security-issue 10:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/government-financial-reporting-manual-application-guidance 10:17 IFRS 16 Leases guidance updated as a result of the budgeting change for 2026-27.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gambling-tax-service-availability-and-issues 10:13 Planned downtime from 7pm to 11pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:08 Planned downtime from 5:45pm on Monday 16 March 2026 to 7:15am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:07 Planned downtime from 5:45pm on Monday 16 March 2026 to 7:15am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/strengthening-uk-turkmenistan-co-operation-on-climate-finance 10:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 10:01 Update to the meeting videos and notes section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/land-value-estimates-for-policy-appraisal-2023 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-nicaragua 09:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/jailed-fraudster-ordered-to-hand-back-more-than-120000-after-securing-covid-loans-in-his-wifes-name 09:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 09:43 Information about the ‘Creative industries tax reliefs’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-1-phonics-screening-check-administration-guidance 09:30 Guidance has been updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/river-arun-internal-drainage-district-idd 09:28 Added River Arun: section 48 notice – year ending 31 March 2027

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dispatch-of-exam-scripts-yellow-label-service 09:28 As Parcelforce is working towards a new combined parcel network with Royal Mail, awarding organisations are working to align their IT systems with new Parcelforce systems by the end of July 2026. There will be temporary collection arrangements in place from April to July 2026, before reverting to the standard arrangements from August 2026. We updated the ‘Dispatch of exam scripts’ guidance, ‘Secure delivery of exam scripts’ guidance and ‘Dispatch log’ to reflect the latest arrangements. We also removed the separate YLS checklist and instead included important information from this in the ‘Dispatch of exam scripts’ guidance. All guidance on this page now includes the latest advice, links and contacts.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-the-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea 09:16 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/major-employment-drive-to-help-unlock-200000-new-jobs-and-apprenticeships-for-next-generation 09:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 09:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 09:03 Crawfish Workshop Notes 17.02.26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 35 schemes added, 9 schemes removed and 2 schemes amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 16 March 2026

News and communications

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-grant-funding-agreement-and-terms-and-conditions 09:00 Added new terms of conditions commencing from 16 March 2026. For agreements made after this date, all susceptible material must be included in felling applications unless otherwise agreed with the Forestry Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/fs-sector-strategy-review-of-the-financial-ombudsman-service 09:00 Consultation response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/factors-guidance-hub 08:10 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-market-rent-determination 08:00 Added a link to the new live service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/windrush-scheme 08:00 Minor changes reflecting changes to the Windrush Scheme guidance and application form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/acquisition-of-land-by-general-vesting-declaration 06:00 The guide has been amended to take into account changes made by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and Compulsory Purchase of Land (Vesting Declarations) (England) Regulations 2017 as amended by the Compulsory Purchase of Land (Vesting Declarations) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/requisition-and-cancellation-procedures 06:00 Section 2 has been amended to provide greater clarity around the available options for responding to a requisition where documents are required to be submitted.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-kazakhstan 00:01 Added test fees.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/windrush-scheme-casework-guidance 00:01 Guidance has been updated to reflect that from 26 February 2026 certificates of entitlement are issued in digital form and other minor changes have been made throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/secretary-of-state-northern-ireland-minister-to-attend-annual-st-patricks-day-events-in-united-states 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-15

/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-situation-in-lebanon--2 23:02 Added translation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-carney-of-canada-15-march-2026 20:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-15-march-2026 20:35 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 15:34 Updated information about registering your presence

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 15:04 Updated information about exit permits (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:18 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 15 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Sunbury and Molesey.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iraq 10:02 Updated information about regional escalation and new information about drones (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/police-style-powers-handed-to-environment-officers-as-part-of-plans-to-bring-down-waste-criminals 09:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-to-go-further-and-faster-in-becoming-energy-secure 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-14

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 22:30 Planned service downtime for Monday 16 March and Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 1 April 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cma-response-to-the-chancellor-on-pricing-pressures-and-competition 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 11:01 Updated information about regional escalation, including possible fuel shortages and transport disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:56 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 14 March 2026. Changes to the following reaches: Pinkhill, Cookham and Old Windsor.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/qatar 10:01 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 10:01 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 10:00 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 10:00 Updated information about regional escalation and information about risks from posting online (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 10:00 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 10:00 Updated information to exercise caution due to the regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/litter-louts-face-losing-their-driving-licences 08:15 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-13

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 22:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7147

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 22:25 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2727

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 21:23 New information on protests (See “Warnings and Insurance” page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correspondence-from-the-independent-adviser-on-ministerial-standards-to-alex-burghart-mp 18:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-ireland-agree-updated-memorandum-of-understanding-on-bilateral-defence-cooperation 17:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 17:02 Images and videos – Updated the guidance on lead images in news articles. Users can now choose whether to replace the default lead image even when they have uploaded their own images.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/images-and-videos 17:02 Updated the guidance on lead images in news articles. Users can now choose whether to replace the default lead image even when they have uploaded their own images.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 16:52 Added OVS note number 2026/16: Insertion of a closing date in Cyprus’ entry in the ‘fresh meat of ungulates’ list following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-the-usa 16:48 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/second-arrest-made-as-liverpool-waste-investigation-continues 16:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 16:41 River Thames: current conditions updated for 13 March 2025. Changes to following reaches – Goring, Whitchurch, Hurley, Temple, Boveney, Bell Weir and Chertsey.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/afghanistan-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 16:35 Made 22 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/turks-and-caicos-islands 16:34 Updated information about passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 16:33 Updated widening the pool event to indicate the event is now over and meeting materials are available on request

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Updated page, added 13 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-essentials-scheme-overview 16:20 Updated information on Cyber Essentials to reflect the current Cyber Essentials campaign. Added link to the ‘30 minutes free with a Cyber Advisor’ offer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/rule-of-law-powering-business-success-investment-and-innovation 16:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/industrial-strategy-prospectus 16:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/undercover-cops-boosted-across-9-more-forces 15:51 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:49 Contact dates for ‘Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) research’ has been extended to 25 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/south-west-water-pleads-guilty-to-six-years-of-pollutions 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 15:37 Octopus & Shellfish Infographic updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fhi-online 15:33 Removed relaunch text and replaced with details of upcoming temporary outage

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 15:32 Dartmoor April firing times updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/building-safety-newsletter 15:23 Added February newsletter.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:20 Friday 13 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/charity-campaigning-during-senedd-and-local-elections 15:18 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sk15-2qa-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3146kha001 15:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr10-9ar-ryan-tattersall-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3328mua001 15:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca15-6rg-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprab3644kfa001 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr10-9ar-ryan-tattersall-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3028mqa001 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba3-5bb-andrew-north-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3228mva001 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch49-8jd-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3146kka001 15:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-a-uk-vat-number-service-availability-and-issues 15:12 A service issue message to confirm that new VAT registrations may not appear on the ‘Check a UK VAT number’ service from 9am on Monday 16 March 2026 to 5pm on Friday 20 March 2026 has been added. You will still able to use the service during this time to check a UK VAT number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-death-overview-panels-contacts 15:12 Updated the contact details for the following areas: Calderdale; Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough, West Berkshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham; Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. Combined the entries for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sn5-4ht-associated-dental-products-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3429mga001 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/simplifying-and-improving-construction-industry-scheme-administration 14:53 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/po1-3ls-kbs-maritime-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3129mea001 14:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 14:45 New opinion 04/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn12-7hx-marianne-cox-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3026lta001 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-payroll-software-that-is-recognised-by-hmrc 14:43 The page has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-special-rapporteur-on-myanmar 14:34 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-start-date-notices-inquiry-hearing-notices-and-rejection-letters-published-in-2026 14:31 ROW/3349228 West Sussex County CouncilROW/3359407 and ROW/3366905 Kent County CouncilROW/3367403M East Sussex County CouncilROW/3368694 City of York CouncilROW/3327834m Stockport Metropolitan Borough CouncilROW/3347304 St Helens Borough CouncilROW/3351339 and ROW/3355097 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3353568 and ROW/3356955 Cornwall CouncilROW/3354541 Staffordshire County CouncilROW/3360963 West Berkshire District CouncilROW/3362196 Wiltshire CouncilROW/3363197 Dorset CouncilROW/3363819 Telford and Wrekin CouncilROW/3366914 Wigan Borough CouncilROW/3369748 Oxfordshire County CouncilROW/3370218 Milton Keynes City Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-allocation-statement-guides 14:30 We have added guidance to help you understand your 16 to 19 funding allocation statements for academic year 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/education-secretary-speech-at-ascl-conference 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/sir-martyn-olivers-speech-at-the-ascl-annual-conference-2026 14:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/wto-general-council-march-2026-uk-statement 14:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-restraint-orders--2 14:24 Updated the help with fees section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/coldingley-prison-action-plan 14:20 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 14:15 Shared Ownership – Changes to the section 11.3 guidance on Key Information Documents (KIDs) to reflect the updating of the suites of KIDs that are to be used for Shared Ownership homes funded through either the AHP 2021 to 2026 or SAHP 2026 to 2036.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-offices-community-and-common-transit 14:09 The file ‘List of Community and Common Transit UK offices’ has been updated with new data fields for office of incident, specific notes and contact details for all offices. Ports that are no longer live have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ahp-2021-to-2026-and-sahp-2026-to-2036-shared-ownership-homes-in-a-designated-protected-area-mandatory-buyback-key-information-documents 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ahp-2021-to-2026-and-sahp-2026-to-2036-home-ownership-for-people-with-long-term-disabilities-key-information-documents 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ahp-2021-to-2026-and-sahp-2026-to-2036-older-persons-shared-ownership-key-information-documents 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ahp-2021-to-2026-and-sahp-2026-to-2036-standard-shared-ownership-homes-key-information-documents 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ahp-2021-to-2026-and-sahp-2026-to-2036-shared-ownership-homes-in-a-designated-protected-area-80-restricted-staircasing-key-information-documents 14:05 First published.

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/government/publications/customs-declaration-service-error-codes 14:02 The list of Customs Declaration Service error codes has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/security-policing-2026-countries-territories-and-organisations-invited-to-attend-by-the-department-for-business-and-trade 13:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/honouring-killed-women-in-parliament-on-international-womens-day 13:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/community-and-engagement-survey-methodology 13:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/schedule-14-decisions-in-2023 13:20 ROW/3344277 East Sussex County CouncilROW/3347177 Bury Metropolitan Borough Council ROW/3352974 West Sussex County CouncilROW/3363792 and ROW/3369840 Hertfordshire County CouncilROW/3365060 Gateshead Borough CouncilROW/3370600 Oldham Council ROW/3376031 Kent County CouncilROW/3376587 Cornwall CouncilROW/3376847 Hertfordshire County CouncilROW/3377228 London Borough of HounslowROW/3369070 West Berkshire District Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fifth-trade-specialised-committee-on-customs-cooperation-and-rules-of-origin-meeting-minutes 13:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/opportunities-for-public-sector-data-survey-2026 13:00 This survey is closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-insights 12:59 AI Insights: Large language models (LLMs) Bias published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/classifying-toys-games-and-festive-articles-for-import-and-export 12:56 This page has been republished. It now includes further information on drones. Small plastic figures, festive articles and balloons have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 12:39 Additional information about existing entry requirements and new information on possible travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-an-guidance 12:32 The section: “travelling to and from the UK after naturalising” has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sellafield-apprentice-wins-national-skills-award 12:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-and-stablepharma-highlight-breakthrough-with-fridge-free-tetanus-and-diphtheria-vaccine 12:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/form-roa-guidance 12:30 A new section “travel to the UK” has been added to the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202604-transmission-issues-between-litespire-and-cds 12:30 Notice updated after the issue described in the notice was resolved on March 5 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202606-resolved-transmission-issues-with-cds 12:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vulnerability-considerations-caseworker-guidance 12:28 This guidance has been updated throughout to tell HM Passport Office staff when they must contact the Senior Caseworking team.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-between-prime-minister-keir-starmer-and-taoiseach-micheal-martin-in-cork-13-march-2026 12:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 12:25 Guide B3, ‘travelling to and from the UK’ section: updated a reference to certificates of entitlement to the right of abode, following the change to digital certificates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 12:18 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ethiopia-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:12 Updated the country policy and information note on Oromos, the Oromo Liberation Front and the Oromo Liberation Army.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scale-up-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations 12:07 Updated the going rates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/declaring-compliance-with-the-code-of-practice 12:03 Version 3 of the guidance on declaring compliance with the statutory Forensic Science Regulator’s code of practice has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-vat-domestic-reverse-charge-procedure-notice-735 11:58 We have added a new section ‘3.5.4 Electric vehicle charging’ which explains why the reverse charge does not apply to the supply of electricity at a charging point for electric vehicles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tf6-6qr-e-agri-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3125mxa001 11:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-china 11:51 Added a WeChat QR code for the Beijing Eaton Medical Centre.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme 11:45 The ERS Bronze and Silver list have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bbc-media-action-concludes-digital-media-literacy-workshop-in-isabel-province 11:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/british-high-commissioner-urges-unity-and-co-operation-in-commonwealth-day-address 11:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals 11:42 Added links to ‘Named Information Officer’, ‘Named Training and Competency Officer’ and ‘Suitably Qualified Person role’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/international-alliance-on-preventing-sexual-violence-in-conflict 11:42 List of Alliance members updated (currently 35 members).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-syria 11:42 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/nominate-someone-for-a-named-training-and-competency-officer-role 11:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/making-an-import-declaration-in-your-records 11:38 The list of ‘What to include’ when you enter details of your goods into your records has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nominate-someone-for-a-named-information-officer-role 11:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-and-energy-secretary-meet-with-fuel-bosses-in-no11-as-government-order-crackdown-on-pump-prices 11:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/get-a-certificate-of-competence-or-licence-to-slaughter-or-kill-animals 11:33 Added a link to the new online form to apply for a Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) licence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-oil-spill-in-poole-harbour-costs-company-6m 11:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-welfare-of-animals-at-the-time-of-killing-watok-licence 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-a-welfare-of-animals-at-the-time-of-killing-watok-activity-code 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nominate-someone-for-a-suitably-qualified-person-role 11:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation