UK Government advice update diffs

2025-04-29

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 10:48 Updated information about power outages across mainland Spain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/twelve-arrested-in-mhras-biggest-ever-crackdown-on-organised-medicines-trafficking 10:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/afghan-resettlement-programme-policy-guidance 10:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:26 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 29 April 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-trade-licence-earthquake-relief-efforts-in-syria-and-turkey 10:00 The existing General Trade Licence for Syria sanctions – earthquake relief efforts has been revoked.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202512-amendments-to-the-syria-sanctions-and-revocation-of-general-trade-licence-for-syria-sanctions-earthquake-relief-efforts 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-north-west-7a 09:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 09:44 Added SPC change for Credelio 56 mg / 112 mg / 225 mg / 450 mg / 900 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notifiable-organisms-and-how-to-report-them 09:30 Added updated laboratory guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/efa-investigation-publishing-policy 09:30 Updated to reflect the closure of ESFA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-appointments-to-financial-conduct-authority-board-announced--2 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/regulator-reveals-insights-from-large-scale-trustee-research-project 09:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/football-governance-bill-2024-supporting-documents 09:17 ECHR memo updated following the Bill’s completion in the House of Lords and introduction to the House of Commons

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/second-qatar-uk-strategic-dialogue-2025-joint-communique 09:02 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 08:58 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/spc-change-credelio-chewable-tablets-for-dogs 08:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-service-availability-and-issues 08:30 The service issues section has been updated with information about the ‘Print’ function in the Basic PAYE Tools version 25.1.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/breast-screening-higher-risk-women-surveillance-protocols 08:30 Updates to the referral form and guidance on the tests and frequency for women at very high risk to reflect changes to eligibility criteria for referral into the breast very high risk screening programme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hong-kong-list-of-international-funeral-directors 08:14 Corrected the website link for Hong Kong Funeral Home  &  Hong Kong Funeral Logistics Services Co

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-new-heavy-duty-vehicles-carbon-dioxide-emission-performance-standards-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-2025 08:13 The statutory instrument was laid before Parliament on 21 March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/collections/mental-health-support-abroad 08:12 Guidance for Armenia added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/scotland-officeoffice-of-the-advocate-general-appointments 01:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/guyana 00:50 New information on ongoing protests in Georgetown and various locations in Guyana (Warnings and Insurance pages)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-researchers-access-more-quantum-and-space-horizon-funding 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-takes-leaps-forwards-in-driving-up-school-standards 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-04-28

/government/news/sex-offenders-to-be-stripped-of-refugee-protections 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/youth-mobility-scheme-for-uruguayan-and-british-citizens-2025 21:27 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/russia-parental-child-abduction--2 21:00 Contact details for Russia Central Authority have been updated. Contact details for the state agency supporting Russia Central Authority have been added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/universal-periodic-review-49-uk-statement-on-kiribati 20:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-mustafa-of-the-palestinian-authority-28-april-2025 18:26 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 18:23 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2416

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 18:23 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3149

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 18:23 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2539

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 18:23 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2706

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 18:23 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2808

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-kings-gurkha-artillery-unit-to-boost-armed-forces-capabilities 18:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-and-palestinian-strategic-cooperation-memorandum-of-understanding 17:56 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-resilience-academy-to-help-secure-britains-future-with-generational-upgrade-in-emergency-training 17:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-is-working-to-tackle-the-root-causes-of-displacement-including-war-instability-and-repression-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:40 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/companies-house-welsh-service 17:21 What a Welsh company or LLP is – added more information about the meaning of ‘Welsh company’ or ‘Welsh limited liability partnership (LLP)’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/file-an-overseas-entity-update-statement 17:18 From 31 July 2025, overseas entities filing an update statement will need to tell us about beneficial ownership changes during the pre-registration period. This has been introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 17:15 Updated the section on good character.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-the-government-digital-service 17:04 Request a thing – Changed ‘Whitehall publisher accounts’ section to ‘Publisher accounts’ and updated guidance on requesting any type of publisher account.Updated ‘Training’ section to include guidance about training for new and existing publishers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 17:04 Introduction and access to Whitehall publisher – Updated ‘Request an account’ section to include refresher training for Whitehall Publisher users.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/babies-children-and-young-peoples-experiences-of-domestic-abuse 17:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/secretary-of-state-extends-timeframe-for-legacy-investigation-reports 16:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:55 New restriction notice for Rowing On and Summer Eights (Sat 24, Wed 28, and Sat 31 May 2025).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/science-and-technology-framework 16:53 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/rowing-on-and-summer-eights-2025-river-restriction-notice 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-changes-to-restitution-interest-rules 16:47 The dates that the technical consultation is open and the closing date to provide comments have been changed. The consultation runs from 28 April 2025 to 30 May 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/open-general-import-licence-ogil 16:46 Explanatory note updated to advise that applications regarding the licensing of imports of nuclear materials should be made through the digital ‘apply for an import licence’ service.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania 16:33 New information on travel to islands and coastal areas south of Kisiju (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 16:32 The 3km protection zones around 2 premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/32 and AIV 2025/38) have ended, and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-delegated-powers-supplementary-memoranda 16:16 Delegated powers supplementary memorandum: 24 April 2025 added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-echr-supplementary-memoranda 16:10 ECHR second supplementary memorandum: 24 April 2025 added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-government-amendments-for-committee 16:07 Addition of ministerial correspondence detailing government amendments for committee stage: 25 April 2025.

News and communications

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 16:03 Updated the ‘current outbreaks’ section

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated list 29 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protective-security-and-preparedness-for-education-settings 15:59 Updates include defining ‘volunteers’ and ‘educational settings’, outlining the responsibilities for security and incident leads, considering the vulnerabilities of a setting’s location and building when responses are needed, how events are promoted, how plans and in event information is communicated and the provision of post-incident welfare.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-firing-times 15:48 Updated title in May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/czech-republic-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 15:46 Added information on UK-based online support for people who are abroad.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/kingsbury-ranges-firing-times 15:39 Added Kingsbury May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 15:38 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-your-deputyship-fees 15:34 Customers can no longer use the 0121 600 6118 number to pay for an LPA. The correct number, 0300 456 0300, is now listed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip-crime-and-enforcement-for-businesses 15:31 The Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group page has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/whittington-ranges-firing-times 15:28 Whittington Firing Times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/sustainable-aviation-fuel-revenue-certainty-mechanism 15:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-mount-prison 15:15 Social visits number updated to 0300 790 0656.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-t-guidance 15:14 Updated the requirements in the ‘good character’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-716-mf-changes-to-the-gmdss-process-in-the-uk 15:09 Document now Amendment 1 and key information for candidates added to sections 3 and 4. New Annexes B-Ei added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ppn-010-procuring-steel-in-government-contracts 15:07 Addition of Example Contract Clause & Actuals Data Template

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/recycling-assessment-methodology-how-to-assess-your-packaging-waste 15:05 This is version 1.1 of the recyclability assessment methodology. Updates from version 1 (December 2024) are noted in the text.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recycling-assessment-methodology-background-and-definitions 15:05 This is version 1.1 of the recyclability assessment methodology. THere are some additional definitions in this document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recycling-assessment-methodology-materials-and-outputs 15:05 This is version 1.1 of the recyclability assessment methodology. It removes some of the criteria that make various materials as ‘amber’ and ‘red’. These changes are explained in the body of the document.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 14:58 Planned downtime from 7:30pm on Friday 2 May 2025 to 7am Saturday 3 May 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/legal-services-general-licence 14:56 New OFSI General Licence INT/2025/6160920 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20255855272 14:56 OFSI General licence – INT/2025/5855272 amended to include the International Maritime Organization.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20256135848 14:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/tax-treatment-of-remote-gambling 14:53 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 14:49 Timescales have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/andorra 14:48 Information about power outages across Andorra (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 14:48 Information about power outages across mainland Spain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 14:47 Information about power outages across mainland Portugal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-japan-memorandum-of-cooperation-on-quantum-science-and-technology 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/valuation-office-agency-scrapped-in-government-drive-to-slash-inefficiencies 14:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-pay-tax-when-you-receive-cryptoassets 14:45 Updated to include guidance on selling cryptoassets received at a later date, added a YouTube video on how cryptoassets are taxed for individuals. Also removed links to the cryptoassets taskforce final report and the HS287 helpsheet as no longer relevant.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-reform-of-landfill-tax 14:42 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-vat-treatment-of-business-donations-of-goods-to-charity 14:42 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/vaping-products-duty-consultation 14:42 Technical consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/legislative-reform-of-the-terminal-markets-order-consultation 14:42 Summary of responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 14:35 Added the customer documents for City of York Council, East Hertfordshire District Council, Tandridge District Council and Three Rivers District Council.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/summary-of-tax-update-spring-2025-simplification-administration-and-reform 14:35 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/amendments-to-uk-law-relating-to-transfer-pricing-permanent-establishment-and-diverted-profits-tax 14:31 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/corporation-tax-changes-to-restitution-interest-rules 14:31 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/prime-ministers-statement-on-the-death-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii 14:31 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/reporting-and-paying-income-tax-and-class-1a-national-insurance-contributions-on-benefits-in-kind-in-real-time-an-update 14:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/strengthening-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy 14:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/modernisation-of-the-stamp-taxes-on-shares-framework-15-charge 14:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/government-response-bringing-goods-into-the-uk-temporarily 14:29 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/stamp-taxes-on-shares-modernisation 14:29 Published consultation outcome and summary of responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/reform-of-transfer-pricing-permanent-establishment-and-diverted-profits-tax 14:28 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/customs-treatment-of-post-and-parcel-exports 14:28 Published consultation outcome and summary of responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/transfer-pricing-scope-and-documentation 14:28 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/the-tax-administration-framework-review-improving-hmrcs-approach-to-dispute-resolution 14:28 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/the-tax-administration-framework-review-new-ways-to-tackle-non-compliance 14:28 Published outcome and summary of responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/local-industrial-decarbonisation-plans-competition 14:24 Published links to final reports published by successful projects.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/from-concept-to-commercialisation-defence-innovation-loans-are-open 14:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sr2022-no-8-waste-wood-treatment 14:09 Corrected an error in the application charge and the minor variation charge. Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2022-no-7-materials-recycling-facility 14:07 Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2022-no-6-household-waste-recycling-centre 14:06 Clarified that Table 2.1 applies to whole end-of-life tyres. Technique 6 has been changed so that it is the same as the requirements for WEEE set out in SR2022 No4 and SR2022 No5. Added the wording “where this is necessary to prevent pollution of water” to Technique 10. Technique 11 – clarified that lithium-ion batteries which have been sorted must be marked as a fire hazard and stored accordingly. Table 2.3a – waste code 16 01 03 has been amended to whole end-of-life-tyres.Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-of-the-spoliation-advisory-panel-in-respect-of-the-painting-aeneas-and-his-family-fleeing-burning-troy-by-henry-gibbs 14:01 New pdf uploaded with correction slip.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/sr2022-no-5-non-hazardous-waste-transfer-with-asbestos-hazardous-batteries-cable-and-weee-storage 13:50 Clarified that Table 2.1 is whole end-of-life tyres. Condition 2.2.3 has been changed to apply the limits to the storage and transfer outdoors of wastes listed in table 2.3b.Technique 7 – Separately collected food. The requirement for disinfection has been removed the requirement for spillages of food waste to be cleaned up has been changed to “as soon as practicable and in any event within an hour of them occurring” rather than immediately. Technique 13 – a clarification has been made to require lithium-ion batteries which have been sorted must be marked as a fire hazard and stored accordingly. Table 2.3a – waste code 16 01 03 has been amended to whole end-of-life-tyres.Corrected an error in the charge for the minor variation and surrender. Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-assurance-process-hbap 13:39 Updated modules for the financial year ending March 2025, including DWP Reporting Framework Instruction for the financial year ending March 2025 (applicable to England only), Module 2: Uprating checklist for the financial year ending March 2025 and Module 6: Approach and Testing Strategy for the financial year ending March 2025 (applicable to England only)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sg12-0dp-glaxo-operations-uk-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprcp3947qfs003 13:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hmc-vigilant-preliminary-assessment-closure 13:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pe23-4al-wright-eggs-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprgp3921sla001 13:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/apply-for-civil-legal-aid-building-an-improved-service 13:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sr2022-no-4-non-hazardous-waste-recycling-with-asbestos-hazardous-batteries-cable-and-weee-storage 13:22 In Table 2.1 clarified that its whole end-of-life tyres. Condition 2.2.3 has been changed to apply the limits to the storage and treatment outdoors of wastes listed in table 2.3b.Technique 9 – Separately collected food. The requirement for disinfection has been removed the requirement for spillages of food waste to be cleaned up has been changed to “as soon as practicable and in any event within an hour of them occurring” rather than immediately. Technique 15 – a clarified that lithium-ion batteries which have been sorted must be marked as a fire hazard and stored accordingly. Table 2.3a – waste code 16 01 03 has been amended to whole end-of-life-tyres.Corrected an error in the charge for the minor variation and surrender. Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders..

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cost-of-living-boost-for-millions-as-prescription-charges-frozen 13:21 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 13:17 Added 2025 DUS protocols for oats.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 13:14 New decision issued by the Certification Officer: Morley v UNISON

News and communications

/government/publications/sr2022-no-3-construction-demolition-and-excavation-waste-transfer-station 13:10 Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2022-no-2-mobile-treatment-of-waste-to-produce-soil-soil-substitutes-and-aggregate 13:07 Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/director-of-education-support-companies-jailed-after-spending-200000-in-covid-loans-as-he-saw-fit 13:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:01 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:01 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sellafields-locked-vault-gives-up-its-nuclear-secrets 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/security-categorisation-policy-framework 12:57 Security categorisation policy framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2022-no-1-treatment-of-waste-to-produce-soil-soil-substitutes-and-aggregate 12:48 Clarified that the tonnage limits apply to the waste tables in the introduction. Table 2.1 and condition 2.3.5 have been amended to make it clear that the 75,000 tonnes limit for Table 2.3b, does not include soil and stones waste code 17 05 04. Table 2.3b has had the following waste codes included 02 01 01 soil from cleaning and washing vegetables, 02 03 01 soil from cleaning and washing vegetables and 02 04 01 soil from cleaning and washing beet. These waste codes were missing from the original published version. The heading for Table 2.3c has been changed to make it clear that it lists wastes which are subject to further limits. A link to the RPS that has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sending-a-copy-of-the-appeal-form-to-the-council 12:47 LB of Tower Hamlets email address updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 12:44 Added 2025 DUS protocols for barley and wheat.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/what-you-can-do-if-things-are-seized-by-hmrc-or-border-force 12:34 Updated guide explaining the one month period start and end dates for challenging HMRC’s or Border Force’s legal right to seize something.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/palestinian-authority-and-uk-strengthen-ties-to-continue-work-towards-long-term-peace 12:34 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/bus-service-operators-grant-plus 12:23 Scheme extended to 31 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/qatar-doctors 12:16 Annual review – the list is up-to-date.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/qatar-mental-health-support-abroad 12:15 Annual review: the page is up-to-date.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply--2 12:05 Launch of the 2025 Trainee Solicitor recruitment campaign

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply--2 12:04 Launch of the 2025 Trainee Solicitor recruitment campaign

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply 12:02 Launch of the 2025 Trainee Solicitor recruitment campaign

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/department-for-education-non-executive-appointments 12:00 Added Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel chair appointment to ‘Appointments made: April 2025 to May 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-proving-your-identity 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-hssa-privacy-notice 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-hssa-tariff-of-reasonable-legal-costs 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/alex-ely-has-been-appointed-as-chair-of-the-museum-of-the-home 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/education-secretary-appoints-new-chair-of-child-safeguarding-practice-review-panel 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 11:58 Code GBAUCOAEMAOIE for Oakland International ltd in Coalville has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/access-to-work-staff-guide 11:57 New sections added: ‘Information on which letter to use’ and ‘Change of employer’ along with several minor changes for more clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 11:52 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/victim-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad 11:46 Updated ‘Visiting a sexual assault referral centre (SARC)’ section. Victims of sexual assault do not have to visit a SARC within 7 days of an assault.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/liquidation-of-a-limited-liability-partnership-used-to-avoid-capital-gains-tax-spotlight-69 11:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees 11:36 We have clarified information about transfers or assents of registered estates not for monetary consideration, under heading Transactions under Scale 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 11:16 Update 01 May 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 11:15 Update 01 May

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-masters-uk-passport-details-form 11:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 11:11 Update 01 May 2025

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/senior-courts-costs-office-fees 11:08 Updated the criminal fee appeals.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:07 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 28 April 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 11:07 Added inspection dates and survey details for Tameside Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-49-uk-statement-on-kyrgyzstan 11:05 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/national-age-assessment-board-privacy-information-notice 11:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-watch-the-2025-victory-in-europe-ve-day-celebrations 11:03 Link added: additional travel advice (Transport for London ‘VE Day 80 Events’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 10:54 Variation issued: Thursday 01 May 2025 – update

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rural-england-prosperity-fund-prospectus 10:50 We have updated the document ‘Rural England Prosperity Fund: output and outcome indicators list for 2025 to 2026’ which has an update to the output and outcome codes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-doctoral-document-return-form 10:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-doctoral-uk-passport-details-form 10:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-doctoral-uk-employment-form 10:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-masters-loan-request-form 10:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-student-finance-application-forms-and-notes-for-postgraduate-doctoral-students 10:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-doctoral-change-of-circumstances-form 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-doctoral-loan-request-form 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-masters-change-of-circumstances-form 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-masters-document-return-form 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-postgraduate-masters-uk-employment-form 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-student-finance-application-forms-and-notes-for-postgraduate-masters-students 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-malta-victoria-busby 10:40 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 10:24 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/career-insight-nca-trainee-solicitor 10:20 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 10:16 Schedule 3 Project Register uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 10:16 SNS Activity Tracker uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 10:14 Added inspection dates and survey details for Redbridge Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data 10:09 List of PPC Applications uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-central-government-s-concept-of-operations 10:00 Added the documents: The Amber Book: Managing crisis in central governmentThe Amber Book: AppendicesThe Amber Book: Executive Summary

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guide-to-maintaining-roadworthiness 10:00 Updated to the latest version of the guide to maintaining roadworthiness. Updates include:section 1.1. Best practice, added information on legal duties for operators to the section on maintaining compliance section 3. Daily walkaround checks, added information on additional checks for vehicles used in arduous conditionssection 5. Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), added information on scheme objectives section 5.3. Braking performance assessment, clarified requirementssection 5.4. EBPMS parking brake assessment, updated guidance in this section

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/identifying-people-who-are-vulnerable-in-a-crisis-guidance-for-emergency-planners-and-responders 10:00 Updated the document: Identifying and supporting persons who are vulnerable in an emergency: supporting guidance for Local Resilience Forums in EnglandAdded the document: Guidance update summary note

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposals-for-greenhouse-gas-removal-and-power-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-regulations 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/reappointment-of-a-non-judicial-member-of-the-sentencing-council 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/oral-care-and-people-with-learning-disabilities 09:54 Updated to address multiple broken links and outdated email addresses throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/court-of-protection-fees-cop44 09:51 Updated the fees.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/buckinghamshire-events-director-sentenced-for-covid-fraud 09:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/millions-of-people-and-businesses-protected-against-debanking 09:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/primary-assessments-future-dates 09:30 We updated the following dates in the downloadable ‘Key stage 2 assessments calendar 2024 to 2025’: MTC administration guidance published and MTC service available from 28 April 2025 (not 28 March), local authorities carry out KS2 monitoring visits between Tuesday 6 May and Friday 23 May 2025 (not between Tuesday 6 May and Tuesday 20 May 2025). Users who previously downloaded this calendar should delete and re-download it, or manually amend these dates in their current version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/funding-for-national-professional-qualifications-npqs 09:30 Updated the page to state that the register for an NPQ service is currently closed and scholarship criteria will be updated in due course.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quality-standards-microbiology-services-colindale 09:30 Updated tables and details within content – Quality at the Laboratories of United Kingdom Health Security Agency, Colindale

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supporting-all-readers-in-secondary-school 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-assessment-and-reporting-arrangements-ara 09:30 Updated sections 2.2 and 6.3, to clarify that local authorities will carry out monitoring visits to schools between Tuesday 6 May and Friday 23 May. (Previously, the guidance mentioned these visits were between Tuesday 6 May and Tuesday 20 May, with some potential later visits – up to 3 days after the last test – in schools where tests were administered after the timetabled dates.)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-submitting-teacher-assessment-data 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2024 to 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/message-to-schools-and-colleges-leaders 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/multiplication-tables-check-administration-guidance 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2024 to 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boiler-upgrade-scheme-regulations-approved-standards 08:57 Updated to list MCS 007 Product Certification Scheme Requirements: Heat Pumps: version 7, published 24 April 2025; Home Insulation and Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) Code of Practice Version Q, published 5 March 2025, operational from 1 May 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/millions-of-families-to-benefit-from-lower-school-uniform-costs 08:46 First published.

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