UK Government advice update diffs

2026-06-23

/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports 09:30 Added guidance on additional measures (stricter controls) that apply to certain CITES species.Updated the guidance on exemptions for personal and household effects and when they do not apply (such as for specimens with additional measures).Updated references to commercial use certificates to also cover Article 60 certificates.Updated guidance on certificates for musical instruments, museums, art exhibitions and touring displays, under ‘Other permits and certificates’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/designated-land-sea-and-air-ports-for-trading-or-moving-cites-listed-endangered-species 09:30 Added a warning that UK Border Force can seize your specimen or take criminal action if you do not use a designated port. Updated guidance on which ports to use when moving live animals and animal products. Clarified how to prepare to visit points of entry and exit, including for imports through Eurotunnel.Outlined how to apply for temporary approval to use another point of entry or exit in exceptional circumstances. Updated Border Force contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/endangered-species-certificates-for-commercial-use 09:30 Added guidance on Article 60 certificates, including checking if you need one, requirements when buying specimens, and the updated expiry dates and requirements for selling if you’re granted one.Inserted links to guidance on additional measures (stricter controls) and marking birds of prey, under ‘Before you apply’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools 09:30 Updated ‘Careers guidance and access for education and training providers’ to reflect recent education and skills policy developments. These include the government’s approach to work experience, qualifications reform and Ofsted inspection changes. We have also included updated evidence and new tools and resources for schools, colleges and independent training providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cites-uk-import-suspensions-negative-opinions 09:30 Replaced the lists of negative opinions and import suspensions with a single list of import restrictions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-deforestation-regulations 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-tenant-guide 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-enforcement-guidance 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-landlord-and-agent-guide 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-operating-guidance 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-case-studies 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-steps-up-action-to-tackle-illegal-deforestation 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/reservoir-discharges-consents-permits-and-risk-assessments 09:25 Clarified the information on when and how to assess risks. Updated some references to ‘water supply assets’ rather than ‘reservoirs’ where it had a broader meaning. Updates throughout the guide to make it easier to read.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-commercial-pipeline-oda-programme-delivery 09:18 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/fiftieth-anniversary-conference-marking-the-1976-drought 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-backs-new-ai-labs-to-make-technology-cheaper-more-reliable-and-easier-to-use 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 08:26 Added section 15.3 How to accept or reject an agreement offer to the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/excise-movement-and-control-system-emcs-service-availability-and-issues 07:52 A service issue about the Excise Movement and Control System being unavailable has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/customs-declaration-service-error-codes 07:46 The list of Customs Declaration Service error codes has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tax-free-childcare-service-service-availability-and-issues 07:07 Planned downtime from 10pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026 to 4:15am Thursday 25 June 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cma-orders-stubhub-uk-to-refund-customers-over-hidden-fees 07:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/copyright-tribunal-hearing-procedure-and-listed-cases 06:08 Case CT133/24 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/support-for-the-deafblind-community-grows-with-new-funding-to-assess-specialist-interpreters-back-by-the-uk-government 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/updating-the-stalking-or-harassment-guidance-for-police 00:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

2026-06-22

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 23:35 Removal of info about Colombia’s temporary border closures with Peru (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sfo-announces-investigation-into-suspected-telecoms-company-fraud 21:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-strongly-condemns-russias-latest-mass-strikes-against-ukrainian-cities-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:00 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/joint-statement-uk-egypt-association-council-meeting 19:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/excise-movement-and-control-system-emcs-service-availability-and-issues 18:42 A service issue about the Excise Movement and Control System being unavailable has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-climate-finance-strategy-2026 17:49 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/bedford-train-collision 17:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-mexico-partnership-on-climate-energy-and-nature 17:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/appeal-a-regulatory-decision-from-the-environment-agency 16:54 Added information about how to write the regulatory appeal, including how long it needs to be and how many supporting documents it can include.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 16:53 A service issue about the HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback) being unavailable has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-draft-code-of-practice-on-electronic-and-workplace-balloting-for-statutory-union-ballots 16:53 Documents added: the government response to the consultation, an updated draft code of practice, and an updated impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 16:51 Removal of information about the Colombian Presidential Elections and border closures.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-the-england-woodland-creation-offer 16:51 Updated EWCO application form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/boaters-benefit-from-52-million-investment-in-anglian-waterways 16:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-urge-israel-to-resume-negotiations-with-the-syrian-government-and-to-pursue-a-diplomatic-solution-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:43 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/uk-appoints-alastair-long-as-new-hmtc-for-africa 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/safer-nurseries-with-3000-more-surprise-ofsted-visits 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:08 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2599

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:08 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2766

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:08 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2868

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 16:07 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2476

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 16:07 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3209

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukhsa-privacy-notice 16:06 Changed contact email address from dataprotection@UKHSA.gov.uk to complaints@UKHSA.gov.uk.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/palestine-country-policy-and-information-notes 16:03 Published the country bulletin: security situation in Gaza, Palestine, June 2026. This replaces the country policy and information note: security situation in Gaza, Palestine, November 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/gateway-3-for-local-plans-what-you-need-to-do 15:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/gateway-2-assessment-for-local-plans-what-you-need-to-do 15:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protecting-lives-building-hope-a-plan-to-halve-knife-crime 15:54 Added a Welsh translation.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:46 EU vessel list for Jersey waters access 2026 and EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/letter-to-baroness-casey-progress-on-adult-social-care-reform-recommendations 15:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/draft-heathrow-expansion-national-policy-statement-period-of-scrutiny 15:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/draft-heathrow-expansion-national-policy-statement 15:38 Paragraph 5.61 on carbon budgets corrected.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/conduct-regulations-2003-guidance-for-employment-agencies-and-employment-businesses 15:32 Removed PDF version with accessible html version. Content updated to reflect the role of the Fair Work Agency within employment agency standards.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/professor-damien-mcelvenny-has-been-reappointed-to-the-industrial-injuries-advisory-council-iiac 15:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ng12-2ju-moy-park-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3235qwv003 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccine-update-issue-371-may-2026-nin-special 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quality-assurance-framework-version-10-qaf-v10 15:08 AT2 and 3 (QAF V10) – file attachment updatedAT3 (QAF V10) – file attachment updatedMP3 QAF v10 Local Information Hit Relevance – file attachment updatedMP4 v10 Third Party Relevant Access – file attachment updatedMP6 QAF v10 PNC Hit Relevance – file attachment updatedMP7a and MP7b QAF v10 Disclosure Rationale and Method – file attachment updatedGD6 v10 Chief Officer (Delegate) Guidance – file attachment updatedGD9 QAF v10 AT3 Section 3 guidance – file attachment updatedGD12 QAF V10 MP7A & b guidance – file attachment updatedOV1 Overview of the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF v10) – file attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser 14:58 Updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-training-hub 14:51 Updated with the latest workshops.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 13:51 New information about travel disruption due to the NATO Summit being held in Ankara 7-8 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 13:51 To request either electric or group bookings for moorings at lock sites, please email in your request at least 5 working days in advance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 13:40 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 10 July 2026 to 9am Monday 13 July 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-rules-for-prevention-and-control-of-diseases-c2026766 13:37 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/collections/dhsc-one-off-statistical-releases 13:34 Added new section ‘Digital transformation’ containing ‘Estimated impact of the introduction of the single patient record’.

COVID-19

/government/publications/em-on-products-exempted-at-border-control-posts-c20262633 13:31 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 13:29 ‘Chapter 3: Gift Aid’ has been updated at section 3.4.4, to clarify that charities can claim Gift Aid on gross qualifying donations where donors agree to cover any administrative fees incurred. ‘Annex viii A’ has been updated to remove sections 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6, these sections are now included in the updated section 6.2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-veterinary-medicinal-products-for-diseases-c20251412 13:24 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-decisions-and-maps-published-in-2026 13:23 ROW/3338876 Wiltshire CouncilROW/3346214 Cambridgeshire County CouncilROW/3347406 Derbyshire County CouncilROW/3347497, ROW/3347972, ROW/3350875, ROW/3355145, ROW/3357102, Lancashire County Council ROW/3349755 Buckinghamshire Council ROW/3350494 Leeds City Council ROW/3351834 Bedford Borough Council ROW/3353568 Cornwall Council ROW/3354858 Calderdale Borough CouncilROW/3355199, ROW/3360619 Essex County Council ROW/3355768 and ROW/3370002 Norfolk County Council ROW/3356353 Devon County Council ROW/3357784 and ROW/3357790 Oxfordshire County CouncilROW/3363809 East Sussex County CouncilROW/3364031 Oxfordshire County CouncilROW/3366062 North East Derbyshire District Council ROW/3369613 Gloucestershire County Council

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-decisions-and-maps-published-in-2026 13:22 ROW/3349360 North East Lincolnshire CouncilROW/3367881 West Berkshire District Council ROW/3357193, ROW/3359820, ROW/3363728 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3345267 Rotherham Borough Council ROW/3346779M, ROW/3347437, ROW/3368144 Leicestershire County CouncilROW/3348735 Wiltshire Council ROW/3355199, ROW/3370751 Essex County CouncilROW/3362464 Derbyshire County CouncilROW/3365064 Staffordshire County Council ROW/3368392 Kent County Council ROW/3372610 Cambridgeshire County Council ROW/3376102 North Yorkshire Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/communique-from-the-interministerial-group-for-transport-matters-16-march-2026 13:16 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 13:08 Videos about ‘What is the Informants Scheme?’ and ‘Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)’ have been updated.New live webinars for ‘Tax adviser and trade losses – closing the tax gap’ and ‘The Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF) and trusts – part 1 and part 2’ have been added.The recorded webinar for ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re an agent’ has been updated.A new recorded webinar has been added for ‘The reduced rate of VAT during the children’s summer holidays 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/emergency-accommodation-reduction-programme-allocations-for-202627 12:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-conditions-in-temporary-accommodation-government-response-to-the-housing-communities-and-local-government-committee-report 12:55 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:53 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:52 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/llw-repository-2026-environmental-safety-case-submission-guide-to-the-key-points 12:51 19 ESC Reports published

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 12:39 The list of compatible software providers has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/improving-help-and-child-protection-revised-framework 12:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/armed-forces-week-over-30-former-armed-forces-personnel-join-cnc 12:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-spring-booster-resources 12:25 Translations and accessible formats for the 2026 spring guide have been added.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-for-older-adults 12:19 Links to accessible formats of the RSV leaflet have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeal-to-the-tax-chamber-of-the-first-tier-tribunal-t242 12:16 Fixed minor editing error – changed 14 days back to 28 days under the ‘If you lose your case’ sub heading

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-directions-made-under-section-30-of-the-customs-and-excise-management-act-1979 12:12 Information about ‘Special Direction under S30(1) and (3) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (CEMA) related to Northern Ireland licenced goods’ has been added.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pet-cremation-firms-permit-mistake-pays-for-salmon-aid 12:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-issues-red-heat-health-alerts-across-england 12:01 Updated with latest information.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-for-maritime-how-to-comply 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uks-accession-to-cptpp-for-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes 11:52 List of ‘CPTPP member countries’ updated to reflect that SMEs are now able to trade with Mexico from 22 June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 11:52 Added latest update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 11:26 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-malaysia-launch-negotiations-on-digital-trade-agreement 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/changes-to-hgv-bus-and-trailer-mot-centre-service-charges 11:12 Added response to consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/cutting-youth-crime-changing-young-lives 11:09 Added Welsh language version of the youth justice system reform and delivery plan.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 11:04 Updated the list of test centres in the UK and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-test-booking-if-your-online-access-is-suspended 11:00 Updated as suspensions to online booking access will now last for 12 months. Updated the process to request a review of the decision to suspend online booking access. Added Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulator-launches-inquiry-into-healthcare-charity-over-safeguarding-and-financial-concerns 10:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-deal-for-young-people-to-end-degree-by-default-culture-and-boost-youth-apprenticeships 10:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 10:53 Seizure notice added for June 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-refund-of-national-insurance-contributions 10:52 The guidance has been updated to include information on refunds for overpaid National Insurance contributions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 10:50 South Holland District Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 6 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-act-2025-enactment-impact-assessment 10:40 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/environment-agency-secures500k-for-tameside-river-improvements 10:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 10:33 Schedule 3 Projects Register – updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 10:30 SNS Activity Tracker – Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-launches-new-ai-partnership-to-boost-climate-security 10:29 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/new-tools-to-map-where-environmental-pressures-impact-communities 10:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 10:17 Removed downtime Friday 19/06/26 as completed.Added downtime Tuesday 23/06/26Added downtime Wednesday 24/06/26Added downtime Friday 26/06/26

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/report-092026-dangerous-occurrence-involving-a-portable-access-ramp-at-norwood-junction-station 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/defining-which-areas-and-properties-benefit-from-fcerm-investment 10:00 Added section 2.7 strategies and studies, 2.8 habitat creation and restoration and 2.9 recording your properties benefitting

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-basildon-lower-academy-essex-warning-notice 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fcerm-project-metrics-and-benefit-areas 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/money-laundering-advisory-notice-high-risk-third-countries--2 10:00 This advisory notice is being updated to reflect changes to the countries in scope of High Risk Third Countries, as defined in the Money Laundering Regulations, following updates to the lists of the Financial Action Task Force at its plenary meeting in June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/saf-revenue-certainty-mechanism-levy-design 10:00 SAF revenue certainty mechanism: levy design – government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/sustainable-aviation-fuel-revenue-certainty-mechanism-levy-design 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-accelerates-long-range-strike-capability-for-ukraine 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/assess-water-environment-impacts-for-woodland-creation-proposals 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts10-5qw-net-zero-teesside-power-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3501lrv002 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-secretary-of-state-announces-the-reappointment-of-the-veterans-commissioner-for-northern-ireland 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/building-safety-newsletter 09:24 April 2026 newsletter added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:15 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 22 June 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/premises-closure-orders 09:15 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/procedural-guide-for-examinations-and-gateways-under-the-town-and-country-planning-local-planning-england-regulations-2026 09:00 The update reflects a minor procedural clarification to paragraph 3.6.2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-2026-materials 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-2026-modified-materials 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supported-housing-pilot-survey-privacy-notice 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 08:40 Added Friday 19 June

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 07:48 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-english-speaking-notaries-public-in-indonesia 03:51 Old service providers deleted and information updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/biometric-data-sharing-fingerprint-matching-process-and-diagram 00:01 Updated to highlight the additional case cohorts that are now included in automated checks, plus minor updates to the actions to follow when there are biometric matches, to reflect the additional case cohorts that are now included in checks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/service-supplier-visa-eligible-trade-agreements-and-sectors 00:01 Mexico added to table C.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-to-secure-critical-minerals-boosting-economic-resilience-and-cutting-reliance-on-imports 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/apply-for-a-lowland-peat-water-implementation-grant 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2026-06-21

/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-bands-reviews 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/crack-down-on-dangerous-rented-homes-as-new-7k-fines-kick-in 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 18:50 A State of Emergency has been declared in Bolivia to restrict roadblocks and protests. (‘Warning and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:10 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 21 June 2026. Whitchurch Lock has reopened for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-issues-amber-and-yellow-heat-health-alerts-across-england 11:55 Added 21 June update.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:46 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 21 June 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-06-20

/government/news/government-strengthens-wildfire-resilience-heading-into-summer 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 20:45 Colombia’s temporary border closures for the period of presidential elections will now run from 6am Saturday 20 June to 6am Monday 22 June, and will include the Peru-Colombia river border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 20:43 Colombia’s temporary border closures for the period of presidential elections will now run from 6am Saturday 20 June to 6am Monday 22 June, and includes river borders (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-issues-amber-and-yellow-heat-health-alerts-across-england 14:58 Added 20 June update.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 12:35 20 June 2026 until further notice | Whitchurch Lock | Currently closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:24 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 20 June 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/world-cup-booze-ban-for-7300-offenders-thanks-to-crime-cutting-alcohol-tags 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-06-19

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 20:30 New information about the temporary closure of the Peru-Colombia river border crossing (See ‘Before you travel on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fact-sheet-new-rules-to-protect-children-online 18:13 Added questions 9, 10 and 11

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/action-on-preventing-sexual-violence-in-conflict-is-strengthened-as-new-special-envoy-appointed 18:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/ofqual-complaints-procedure-guidance 17:19 Added details about how someone can complain if they are unhappy at the way personal data has been handled.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/import-control-system-2-service-availability-and-issues 17:08 Planned downtime from 2pm to 9:30pm on 23 June 2026 for the Shared Trader Portal (STP) component part of Import Control System 2 (ICS2) has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/veterans-news-and-communications-hub 17:05 Update of the “Latest News” section. Added the ‘Fighting with Pride’ section in “Veterans’ support”. Updated the “Veterans and the devolved nations” section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gld-sets-out-2026-27-plans-to-support-government-priorities 17:01 Updated lead image.

News and communications

/guidance/valour-information-and-next-steps 16:48 Restructured page and added new programme update (new job opportunities with Veterans Services).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/court-and-tribunal-fees-updates-from-july-2026 16:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/patient-confidentiality-in-nhs-population-screening-programmes 16:34 Updated guidance including:• Updated legal basis description• Improved description of invitations and call/recall• Inclusion of additional data types• Clearer articulation of data uses• General clarity and consistency improvements

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charity-regulator-appoints-interim-managers-to-international-aid-charity-amidst-ongoing-investigation 16:31 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan 16:26 New information about unexploded ordinance along the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:15 This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy with minor updates made, including to violent crime (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/supported-housing-regulation-consultation 16:09 Easy Read and British Sign Language versions of the government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/niger 16:00 Updated information about the re-opening of Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey and updated information about LGBT+ laws (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages). 

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vaccination-in-pregnancy-vip 16:00 Updated notification form.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/resident-doctors-to-vote-on-government-offer-to-end-strikes 15:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:57 UK Vessel List for External Waters 2026 file updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:52 UK Vessel List for External Waters 2026 attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cardiff-prison 15:51 Prisoner first reception visit (early days in custody) details added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 15:51 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-change-marketing-authorisation-holder-distributor-or-local-representative-details 15:49 Updated the application requirements for submitting a change to local representative details; you will need to submit a VNRA (category C.10.a) GB and NI national via VMDS (Veterinary Medicines Digital Service), and NI-MRP via UPD (Union Product Database).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yorkshire-companies-to-pay-hundreds-of-thousands-after-incidents 15:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/tell-companies-house-you-have-verified-someones-identity 15:42 Edited ‘What this service is for’ section to explain that you cannot use the service to tell us your own identity has been verified and explain how you can verify your own identity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 15:38 Updated the list of airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mother-and-baby-institutions-magdalene-laundries-and-workhouses-caseworker-guidance 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone 15:34 New information about completing a health travel declaration (‘Entry Requirements’ page.)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products 15:32 Joint statement from OPSS, UKHSA and HSE link added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-on-asbestos-in-consumer-products 15:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/proceeds-of-crime 15:28 Secured an additional confiscation order against Alan Edwin Gardner.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/border-force-secures-its-largest-ever-cannabis-seizure 15:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/sfo-to-secure-further-491000-from-jakarta-expat-scammer 15:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:20 To facilitate de-silting at Whitchurch Lock, boaters may experience delays to navigation of up to 2 hours during weekdays between 25 June to 2 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-with-bat-aels-for-indirect-emissions-to-water-at-chemical-waste-treatment-installations-rps-371 15:09 Reworded the following bullet point in the ‘Things to note’ section to avoid misinterpretation: ‘This will: prevent metals partitioning into sludge at wastewater treatment plants which can then be spread on land’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/traffic-commissioner-welsh-language-scheme-2026-2029 15:06 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/paye-rules-for-labour-supply-chains-that-include-umbrella-companies-from-6-april-2026 15:03 The wording about the rules and draft legislation have been updated because it is now in force.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-0626-protection-of-the-uks-national-security-through-public-procurement 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/birds-and-poultry-live-and-products-import-information-notes 14:53 Information about avian influenza vaccinated pet birds has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/whole-of-government-accounts-2024-25 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notices-to-be-made-under-the-taxation-cross-border-trade-act-2018 14:50 Notices made under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 has been updated for UK Armed Forces Customs Declarations. It has also been updated to allow electronic ATA carnets to be used as a valid customs declaration.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-suspends-chichester-waste-site-permit 14:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/up-to-70-million-investment-in-essential-spares-for-uk-military-aircraft 14:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/dcms-commercial-pipeline-june-2026 14:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-meet-companies-house-identity-verification-standard 14:28 Documents that have been cancelled or replaced with a newer one are now on the list of documents that cannot be used as evidence to verify someone’s identity. eVisa is now on the list of photographic identity documents someone can provide an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) when documents are being checked with identification document validation technology. Insurance policy is now on the list of Group B documents someone can provide an ACSP when documents are being checked by a person.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/france 14:20 Removal of information about G7 Summit and related disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/being-an-authorised-corporate-service-provider 14:20 Added guidance on how to sign into the authorised agent account and how to give colleagues access to ACSP services to the ‘How to use your authorised agent account’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-register-as-a-companies-house-authorised-agent 14:18 Edited the ‘Verify your identity’ section. In most cases you only need to verify your identity once for Companies House. You can read the guidance about verifying your identity for Companies House for more information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/minister-chapman-visits-lebanon-announces-13m-in-aid 14:09 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/first-large-scale-study-finds-members-voluntary-liquidations-are-working-effectively 14:06 Added bullet. MVLs are administered by regulated insolvency practitioners

News and communications

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20258031092 14:00 On 19 June 2026, the General Licence was amended to remove the restriction set out in paragraph 4.2. This amendment does not permit funds to be returned to Lukoil PJSC. Please see the General Licence for the current terms and conditions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026 13:35 Under the heading ‘What does not count as a change’, updated what happens if DVSA changes your test (for example, due to bad weather). You are reset to having 2 changes available again. If DVSA changes your test from 19 June 2026, you will now be able to use the 2 reset changes online – you could only previously use them by calling DVSA.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 13:23 The list of software suppliers for UK Tax Returns and Overseas Return Notifications has been updated with 2 new additions. The list of software suppliers for submitting information returns has been updated with one new addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-trust-fund-guidance-notes-for-providers 13:17 Information about cryptoasset Exchange Traded Notes (cETNs) have been added to the ‘Qualifying investments for the CTF’ section of ‘Child Trust Fund guidance notes for providers’.

Guidance and regulation