UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-27

/government/speeches/we-welcome-the-recent-announcement-on-the-dissolution-of-the-syrian-democratic-forces-into-central-government-structures-uk-statement-at-the-un-securi 16:56 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/advisory-ai-growth-lab-legal-services 16:40 Updated to include a privacy notice and content from the advisory AI Growth Lab webinar on 10 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/moving-exporting-or-placing-deforestation-free-products-on-the-market-in-northern-ireland 16:29 Updates made across 5 sections. Under ‘Exemptions’, added ‘rattan’ to the list of exempt products. Removed all references to goods not for resale (GNFR) as there is no specific exemption for GNFR (meaning goods bought by businesses for internal, non-commercial use) under EUDR. Added detail on when packing materials and supplies are exempt.Clarified the definition under ‘Micro and small primary operators (MSPOs)’. Added the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) to the list of movement schemes you can continue to use. Explained where to provide the DDS reference number for Great Britain to Northern Ireland business to consumer movements. Updated the information on ‘Re-importing products previously placed on the EU or Northern Ireland market’ to reflect that the product does not need to have been placed on the Great Britain market. Removed the line ‘Further guidance will be provided on this shortly’ as the extent of obligations has now been clarified in the wording of the text.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-fisheries-management-plan-updates 16:10 Email address added to request printed copies of ID cards

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-policy-for-traveller-sites 16:02 Updated to explain that planning policy for traveller sites is now contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/scottish-income-tax-outturn-reconciliation-for-2024-25 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/draft-conversion-practices-bill 16:00 Added the draft equality impact assessment – HTML attachment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-cbam-current-qualifying-carbon-pricing-schemes 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/welsh-rates-of-income-tax-outturn-reconciliation-for-2024-25 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/interim-chair-of-national-savings-and-investments-appointment-extended 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-judicial-review-in-an-immigration-or-asylum-case 15:55 Updated the email address and postal address in form UTIAC2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 15:54 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Atriance 250mg/50ml solution for infusion vials – Nelarabine 250mg/50ml solution for infusion vials; and Toremifine 60mg tablets.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-asylum-claim 15:51 Updated information about using the service for the first time.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-medical-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-directions 15:51 Added ‘General Medical Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) (No. 3) Directions 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/names-that-cannot-be-used-in-passports-caseworker-guidance 15:47 This guidance has been updated in the section Names that cannot be used, to remove information which tells examiners that the customer can provide their full name in the ‘other information’ section on an application.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bans-on-f-gas-in-new-products-and-equipment-current-and-future 15:41 Added 3 exemptions to the table ‘Air conditioning and heat pump systems: F gases banned in new products’, for all F gases banned for use in ‘single split’ systems that contain less than 3kg of refrigerant (a system with one cooling coil connected to a remote condensing unit).

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/sanctions-enforcement-action 15:41 New section added – Department for Transport enforcement actions

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/current-inspections 15:37 The Independent Chief Inspector’s report on ‘An inspection of the Home Office’s engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation’ has been sent to the Home Secretary today for publication. The Independent Chief Inspector has also commenced an inspection of the Work Services Command.

News and communications

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 15:30 Map updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/apply-to-become-ambassador-for-a-day-in-tunisia 15:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pathways-to-work-innovation-fund 15:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/five-eyes-back-uk-led-action-to-disrupt-global-fraud-networks 15:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:13 Update, EU, UK and NOR vessel lists

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-using-horizontal-exemptions-to-engage-gad-services 15:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apha-guidance-on-sample-and-test-selection 14:59 The ‘Livestock and wildlife disease diagnosis at APHA’ document has been updated for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/inspection-announcement-an-inspection-of-the-work-services-command 14:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 14:45 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with 2 additions to the ‘Produce and submit CT600’ and ‘iXBRL integrated Software Application providers’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 14:27 Sugar Beet VCU Procedures has been added to 2027 harvest.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/minister-acts-to-help-save-rembrandt-masterpiece-from-leaving-the-uk 14:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 14:19 Updated Chapter F6: Carer element and ADM summary of changes. Also corrected formatting error in Chapter H2: Capital disregards.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:17 Information about ‘Compliance check feedback’ and ‘Sharing risk review ratings feedback’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-4-5-6-and-7-jobseekers-allowance-and-income-support-staff-guide 14:17 Added new version of DMG Vol 4 Ch 21: Jobseeker’s Allowance Labour market questions, special conditions for JSA(Cont) and jobseeking periods and also updated DMG Vol 4: Summary of changes from December 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/travelling-to-the-uk 14:17 Updated both guidance documents to include information about vaping products.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/240-crypto-millionaires-revealed-in-new-government-data 14:13 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/use-the-dfe-post-16-census-tool 14:12 The post-16 interactive census tool was updated to reflect the increases to national funding rates announced in July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cost-of-living-and-young-people-priorities-for-the-pm-during-first-visit-to-northern-ireland 14:10 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:07 11 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 26 August 2026. There were cases in Staffordshire, Lancashire, Somerset, Dorset, Shropshire, Cheshire East, Herefordshire and Cheshire West and Chester. Of these, 6 cases involved sheep and 7 involved cattle. 9 of the premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs, 2 were as a result of a private test.9 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 26 August 2026. There were cases Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cardiff, Neath Port Talbot, Monmouthshire, Powys and Caerphilly. Of these, 6 cases involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. 9 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-permission-to-stay-for-victims-of-human-trafficking-and-slavery-caseworker-guidance 14:03 The policy with regards to individuals intended for removal to an ECAT and ECHR signatory country is no longer being applied.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/modern-slavery-how-to-identify-and-support-victims 14:03 Information on legal judgment updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/comprehensive-security-integration-and-prosperity-agreement-ts-no382026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ukviet-nam-agreement-on-cooperation-and-mutual-administrative-assistance-in-customs-matters-ts-no392026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-age-assessment-board-caseworker-guidance 13:58 Amendments have been made to the guidance on considering new information and to take in to account the transition from the MOVEit file sharing platform to Portal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-6-courses 13:50 email address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-7-courses 13:50 email address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-4-courses 13:49 email address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-5-courses 13:49 email address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-2-courses 13:48 Email address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-3-courses 13:48 email address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:47 Updated ceased and suspended list of ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:47 Updated list of ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-register-of-reprocessors-and-exporters-of-uk-packaging-waste 13:40 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-grant-funding-agreement-and-terms-and-conditions 13:22 Edit to Annex 2 (2.5) in T&Cs from July 2026: changed “...the Lead Facilitator may claim for planning and supervisory work...” to “...the Lead Facilitator must claim for planning and supervisory work...”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/buyers-and-sellers-of-first-sale-fish-and-submission-of-sales-notes 13:14 Updated: List of common species codes for fish landed in the United Kingdom

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-trace-weigh-and-distribute-fish-products 13:11 Added: Common species codes and names for fish landed in the UK webpage.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 12:55 The pre-season flying display symposium 24 to 25 November 2026 has been cancelled.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/visit-the-uk-as-part-of-a-german-school-trip 12:46 Updated content to make it clear that an authorisation to leave the country and copy of a parent/guardian’s identity document is recommended, rather than a requirement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/standards-for-official-statistics-published-by-mhclg 12:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-prepare-a-strategic-flood-risk-assessment 12:32 Corrected some non-functioning links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq12-5fn-harleyford-aggregates-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3705xgv003 12:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/first-regional-solar-breakdown-as-installations-hit-record-highs 12:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/manual-of-airworthiness-maintenance-documentation-mam-d 12:05 The MAM-D Catalogue of Forms has been updated. Please see NAA 26/42 for full details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-reference-table 12:04 NAA 26/42 relating to the Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 2 – Catalogue of Forms has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-2026-documents 12:03 NAA 26/42 relating to the Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 2 – Catalogue of Forms has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-visa-sponsorship-scheme-privacy-notice 12:01 Added Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/construction-industry-scheme-cis-340 12:01 Section 4.12 has been updated to explain that you need to provide your 13-character reference number when making payments to HMRC. A link to paying employers’ PAYE has also been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/historic-environment-guidance-for-forestry-in-england 11:59 Added link to ‘Historic woodland datasets for forestry proposals’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/historic-woodland-datasets-for-forestry-proposals 11:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/china 11:55 Updated information about heavy flooding and landslides along the Nepal-China border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-guidance-letters-to-chief-planning-officers 11:49 Letter about consultations on planning powers for mayors, and planning agreements for medium sized sites (25 August 2026) added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submission-advice-for-a-veterinary-marketing-authorisation 11:21 Section on Conditional Data has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/afghanistan-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 11:16 Made 2 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:16 Made 2 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/serve-the-treasury-solicitor-with-legal-proceedings 11:13 Updated list for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr17-1pn-j-c-frost-co-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3626mfa001 11:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-of-resources-guidance-for-england-and-wales 10:56 Updated point 62 in section 2: appointment of an area manager. Now advises ‘A Field Operations Area Manager from another region will conduct the review’ (previously this read ‘from another business area’). 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-names-we-use-in-passports-caseworker-guidance 10:56 This guidance has been updated in the section The name we use in passports, to include guidance on the name we use in passports when the customer has registered or naturalised, from the Names: change of name passport applications guidance and in the section Passport applications that have a change of name, to change a reference of counter fraud team to Public Protection.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/infected-blood-compensation-scheme 10:55 Made amendments to the document ‘Infected Blood Compensation Scheme overview: Bereaved partners of infected people’ to make clearer the circumstances in which IBCA can be directed to pay an infected person’s care award to an affected person

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/infected-blood-compensation-scheme 10:53 Made amendments to the document ‘Infected Blood Compensation Scheme overview: Affected people’ to make clearer the circumstances in which IBCA can be directed to pay an infected person’s care award to an affected person.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/empowering-people-through-data-intermediaries 10:51 The consultation period has been extended.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:49 Change note: Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-revisions-and-adjustments 10:48 The Excel and ODS attachments have been replaced with the latest editions for August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:48 Change note: Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/parents-urged-to-vaccinate-children-at-the-right-time-to-protect-them 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:42 Bell Weir Lock closure – Thursday 3 September 2026 8am to 12pm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/salmonella-outbreak-update 10:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-statement-in-response-to-flooding-along-the-nepal-china-border-26-august-2026 10:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-canada-and-norway-on-the-e1-west-bank-settlement-plan 10:37 Ireland added as a signatory

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:35 River Thames: river conditions updated for Thursday 27 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/influenza-the-green-book-chapter 10:28 Updated sections on history and epidemiology of disease, vaccine effectiveness, age specific advice on vaccine type, contraindications (salicylate use and LAIV) and precautions (egg allergy).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ministers-to-boost-innovation-in-payments-with-new-objective-for-bank-of-england 10:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/flu-vaccination-programme-information-for-healthcare-practitioners 10:01 New section ‘Prioritisation of adult IIV vaccines for 2026 to 2027 (update 26 August 2026)’ added to clarify prioritisation of certain vaccines due to issues in vaccine supply and availability.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apha-plant-health-surveillance-programme 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/biodiversity-net-gain-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-as-a-professional-operator-to-issue-plant-passports 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-defra 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-or-move-plants-and-plant-products-from-great-britain-and-northern-ireland 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-help-with-animal-and-plant-health 10:00 We have added a new tool to find the right team in the APHA.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/issuing-plant-passports-to-trade-plants-in-great-britain 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/import-plants-and-plant-products-from-the-eu-to-great-britain 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/import-plants-and-plant-products-from-non-eu-countries-to-great-britain 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-framework-for-water-resources-2025-water-for-growth-nature-and-a-resilient-future 09:45 Updated and clarified the non-household demand forecasts explored in the modelling for the National Framework for Water Resources 2025 in Section 6.3. Corrected the National Framework for Water Resources main report Figure 3.11 maps in Section 3.2 as the table data and map data were not aligned. Updated the table water resource zone names for clarification. Clarified the drivers that impact supply (climate) versus demand in the Figure 3.11 caption. Corrected the Water Resources Data and Modelling Technical Report Section 4 maps to ensure alignment in colour scale between map and legend. This is for consistency with data available on the National Framework for Water Resources Data and Modelling Dashboard.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-cabinet-office-historic-records-and-inquiries 09:44 Updated the details of the document: Privacy notice for Cabinet Office historic records and inquiries

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-number-of-heating-oil-households-apply-for-a-heat-pump 09:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cari-anne-quinn-turning-possibility-into-progress-health-innovation-in-wales 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/scam-whisky-investment-firm-shut-down-after-customers-left-thousands-of-pounds-out-of-pocket 09:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/criminal-justice-system-data-standards-forum-guidance 09:30 CJS National Court Codes 13 published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/strategic-export-controls-licensing-statistics 09:30 Updated to link to latest quarterly licensing statistics (1 January to 31 March 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-visa-data-by-country-upper-and-lower-tier-local-authority 09:30 Added Visa data for Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme by country, upper and lower tier local authority (30 June 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukhsa-commercial-opportunities 09:30 Added section for: Vaccine prospectus

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-annual-reports 09:30 Updated list for report: April 2025 to March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/policy-and-legislative-changes-affecting-migration-to-the-uk-timeline 09:30 Updated to accompany publication of ‘Immigration system statistics, year ending June 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/critical-minerals-programme-critical-minerals-accelerator 09:30 A ‘Critical Minerals Accelerator: scheme clarifications’ document was added to the page to help support prospective applicants understand the scheme guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-quality-and-methodology-information 09:30 Updated the report with changes for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-of-compliance-with-code-of-practice-for-official-statistics 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Statement of compliance with the code of practice for statistics’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-of-compliance-with-the-code-of-practice-for-statistics-revisions-and-corrections-policy 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Statement of compliance with the code of practice for statistics – revisions and corrections policy’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-meters-statistics-methodology-note 09:30 Published the latest version of the smart meters statistics: methodology note.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-statistical-work-programme 09:30 Updated the Statistical Work Programme document to reflect changes to administrative geography information, the status of the Parental Conflict Indicator, confirmed statistical developments, and publication plans across a range of DWP statistics. Also updated the ‘Changes made to DWP statistics since April 2025’ document. Updated the information on Workplace Pension Participation statistics in the Pensions and older people section, and added Move to Universal Credit (UC) statistics to the Work and unemployment section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enforcement-notice-russian-flagged-cargo-vessel-sinegorsk 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/user-guide-to-home-office-immigration-statistics--9 09:30 Updated to accompany the publication of ‘Immigration system statistics, year ending June 2026’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccine-prospectus-national-immunisation-programme-and-vaccine-products 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-local-grant-and-warm-homes-social-housing-fund-statistics-methodology-and-background-note 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-crime-and-policing-research-and-annual-data-requirement-adr-data-privacy-information-notices 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-statement-of-compliance-release-practices 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Statement of compliance with the code of practice for statistics – Release practices’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-statistical-work-programme-2026-to-2027 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-use-of-administrative-sources-for-statistical-purposes 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Home Office use of administrative sources for statistical purposes’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-working-penalties-uk-report 09:30 Data for the period 1 January to 31 March 2026 has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-working-civil-penalties-anonymous-uk-report 09:30 Data for the period 1 January to 31 March 2026 has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-technical-note-2 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/sir-david-bell-stands-down-as-vice-chair-of-skills-england 09:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rise-south-west 09:17 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-west-midlands 09:17 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-yorkshire-and-the-humber 09:17 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-south-east 09:16 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-north-east 09:16 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-north-west 09:16 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-east-midlands 09:15 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-east-of-england 09:15 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-london 09:15 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-newsletter-184-august-2026 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy 09:00 Added: ‘Transparency data for ARAP eligibility case working: August 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 07:31 All services running normally.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts2-1ub-fine-organics-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3439ggv008 07:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-air-quality-alerts-service-launched 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-26

/government/news/governments-jobs-guarantee-turns-promise-into-paycheques-for-young-people 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/households-can-save-as-plug-in-solar-panels-come-to-market 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/british-embassy-santiago-presents-recommendations-to-advance-offshore-wind-development-in-chile 22:13 Updated English documents uploaded

News and communications

/government/speeches/both-parties-fulfil-their-commitments-under-resolution-2803-and-refrain-from-actions-that-undermine-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 18:34 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/new-counter-terror-hub-launched-to-protect-british-communities 17:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 17:19 Added OVS note 2026/40: Amendments to IINs ABP/2A and ABP/2B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/practice-direction-online-procedure-rules-for-possession-proceedings 17:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/online-procedure-rules-2026 17:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/draft-practice-direction-for-possession-proceedings-published 17:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 16:57 Updated the EXD645(EW) form requesting information for movement from the Bluetongue Restriction Zone or Temporary Control Zone to Scotland to live.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-repatriation-companies-in-the-uk 16:50 Added ‘Emergency Service and Training Ltd’ and ‘Equinox Charter’ to the list of providers.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/china 16:48 New information about heavy flooding and landslides affecting Gyirong County in Shigatse, Tibet, near the Nepal border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 16:40 Published an update outlining that expansion of the UK ETS to waste incineration will not take place in 2028 as originally intended. A new timeline will be set out in due course.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-scope-expansion-waste 16:40 Published an update outlining that expansion of the UK ETS to waste incineration will not take place in 2028 as originally intended. A new timeline will be set out in due course.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/opportunities-for-patients-and-the-public-to-be-involved-in-the-work-of-the-mhra 16:37 Added section detailing the ‘MHRA Payment Policy for public participation’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/david-dinsmore-to-leave-role-as-permanent-secretary-for-government-communications 16:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/risley-prison 16:12 New Governor, Natalie McKee.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 16:04 Added details for STW Oldbury to Meriden incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0271.S.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understanding-and-managing-infection-in-adult-social-care 16:02 Amended title.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 16:00 Updated: ‘Remediable Service Statement Delivery Update’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 15:54 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 31 August to 4 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 15:52 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 7 to 11 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:49 New restriction notices for Teddington Reach Skiff Championships Regatta 2026 (Sun 30 Aug) and Bell Weir Refurbishment Works 2026 (Mon 14 to Fri 25 Sept). Desilting works at Whitchurch Lock until further notice, boaters to be aware of possible delays to navigation through lock.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bell-weir-refurbishment-works-september-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice 15:47 Added Lulworth September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/teddington-reach-skiff-championships-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/derby-builder-who-wrecked-victims-homes-sentenced-for-fraudulent-trading 15:29 Update 26 August 2026: At the time of publication on 2 July, Michael Haslam had been sentenced to 28 months in prison. The Court of Appeal has suspended the sentence at a hearing on Wednesday 26 August. Haslam’s sentence will now be suspended for two years with a rehabilitation order. He will also be required to complete 160 hours of unpaid work.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-backs-somalias-path-to-security-and-political-progress 15:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/criminal-legal-aid-proposals-for-advocates-graduated-fee-scheme-reform 15:24 Closing date extended to 2 September.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-81033740001000 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82035290001000 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo16-4xj-robert-deri-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3726mxa001 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-81011130001000 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82022630 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan 15:14 New information about the World Nomad Games (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iran-country-policy-and-information-notes 15:14 Published an updated country policy and information note on military service in Iran.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn27-9ps-hayley-file-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3224mca001 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82006590 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl16-7we-strata-homes-yorkshire-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3626mwa001 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-8200580 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-8100700 15:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 15:08 Added Dartmoor October firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 15:05 Added update 21 August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80996310001000 15:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80995150001000 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80995740008000 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80993440 15:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80989050001000 15:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80973530001000 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-dividends 14:59 New edits supplied by stakeholder – August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80965330001000 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80972780001000 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nfcu-operation-leads-to-arrest-over-suspected-500000-of-counterfeit-wine 14:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80962770001000 14:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 14:57 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-disqualification-the-insolvent-investigation-process 14:52 New content supplied by stakeholder – August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-southfield-primary-school 14:52 Closed the notice to improve.

News and communications