UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-24

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 13:03 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2026 13:03 Added LA Welfare Direct 8/2026 lite.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-roa-guidance 12:55 Updated the guide in the following sections: Changes to the certificate of entitlement to the right of abode, Expiry of certificate of entitlement to the right of abode in the UK, Updating your photograph and Citizenship related queries.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/incident-scene-examination-fsr-gui-0006 12:47 Published issue 2 of FSR-GUI-0006.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 12:25 Our new patents services (including Manage intellectual property, Apply for a patent and Renew an IP right) will be unavailable from 5pm 26 August to 9am Thursday 27 August 2026 while improvements are made to the services.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 12:05 SNS activity tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 12:04 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-children-uasc-grant-instructions 12:00 Updated funding instructions and submission sheets for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:58 Information about what happens from September 2026 if you do not sign up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:57 Information about what happens from September 2026 if your client does not sign up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mcerts-performance-standards-and-test-procedures-for-water-flowmeters--2 11:57 The MCERTS flowmeter scheme has been substantially revised. It now adopts BS EN 17694:2023 – Minimum performance requirements and test procedures for water flow monitoring equipment, with devices for the determination of flow as its technical foundation. The scheme was split into 2 parts: Part 1 for open channel instrumentation and Part 2 for closed conduit instrumentation. This reflects the structure of the new European standard and replaces the previous single flowmeter standard. The revised scheme references the performance and test requirements contained within BS EN 17694, with additional MCERTS-specific requirements retained including multiple MCERTS performance classes. Changes include the introduction of a certification classes for open-channel velocity sensors and the removal of MCERTS Class 4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-defence-ordnance-munitions-and-explosives-safety-regulator-dosr-regulatory-notices 11:55 Added: ‘DOSR Regulatory Notice (RN) 2026-11 Partial roll out of DOSRs new digital tooling’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/diplomatic-visa-arrangement-dva 11:49 Updated the time it takes to receive a decision.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/very-important-person-vip-delegate-visa 11:49 Updated the time it takes to receive a decision.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:37 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

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/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-what-to-do-if-hmrc-has-signed-you-up-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:35 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-helps-over-200000-children-improve-reading-and-numeracy-in-punjab-and-khyber-pakhtunkhwa 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 11:22 Update URN list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-and-international-immunisation-schedules-comparison-tool 11:13 Document withdrawn, WHO comparison tool to be used in its place.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule 11:11 The routine childhood immunisations schedule from 1 July 2026 has been added, the schedule now no longer includes the discontinued vaccine Hib/MenC Menitorix

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-survivor-videos 11:09 Added 2 videos in the Home Office Unscripted series: Travis Frain’s experience during the 2017 Westminster Bridge terrorist attack and Polly Brooks’s experience during the 2002 Bali terrorist bombing.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 11:07 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes-service-availability-and-issues 11:03 Planned downtime from 6pm on Friday 18 December 2026 to 8am Monday 21 December 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dn21-5bx-w-a-c-rose-farms-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3722mba001 10:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/anniversary-statement-tekever-ar5-evolution-mk-23-g-teke 10:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/information-to-help-boaters-on-the-river-wye 10:12 Updated information about upcoming events.

Guidance and regulation

/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 10:11 Finland has been added.

News and communications

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/treasury-to-call-time-on-uncertainty-for-pubs-and-hotels 10:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/training-and-events-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services 10:00 Added new training dates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/expression-of-interest-northwest-atlantic-fisheries-organisation-nafo-2j3kl-cod-fishery 10:00 The application window for this opportunity has now closed. Defra will aim to notify all applicants on the outcome of their application from 26 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evaluation-task-force-strategy-2026-2029 09:55 Updated the document: Evaluation Task Force Strategy 2026-2029

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-development-guarantee 09:49 ‘Clean growth’ definition updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-treat-unauthorised-payments-following-the-public-service-pensions-remedy 09:48 The Secure Data Exchange Service has been renamed the Transfer files securely with HMRC service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:47 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:47 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:46 New downtime notification added for Wednesday 26 August from 6.00pm until 9.00pm.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/chapter-3-local-government-pension-scheme-scheme-administrators-guidance 09:40 The Secure Data Exchange Service has been renamed the Transfer files securely with HMRC service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/paying-compensation-to-members-following-the-public-service-pensions-remedy 09:36 The Secure Data Exchange Service has been renamed the Transfer files securely with HMRC service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/planning-powers-for-mayors-in-england 09:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/changes-in-annual-allowance-as-a-result-of-the-public-service-pensions-remedy 09:31 The Secure Data Exchange Service has been renamed the Transfer files securely with HMRC service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plans-to-stop-reporting-the-parental-conflict-indicator-as-official-statistics-statistical-notice 09:30 Added response to the plans to stop reporting the Parental Conflict Indicator as official statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/life-insurance-chargeable-events-certificates 09:28 The Secure Data Exchange Service has been renamed the Transfer files securely with HMRC service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 09:26 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2608

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 09:26 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2775

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 09:26 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2877

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cell-cultivated-product-sandbox-workshops 09:26 Added summary of the 5 August 2026 workshop to the bottom of the page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 09:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2485

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 09:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3218

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/chapter-1-pension-schemes-scheme-administrators-guidance 09:23 Information about how to transfer files securely with HMRC has been updated in the section ‘Actions for scheme administrators’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/late-registrations-for-employment-related-securities 09:11 Information about how to submit a late return using secure file transfer has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/honours-committees 09:02 Updated the memberships of the Science, Tech and Research Committee and Arts and Media

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 09:00 Information about ‘Tax refund – P800’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 09:00 Information about ‘Tax refund – P800’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe28-3bs-envar-composting-limited-environmental-permit-draft-decision-advertisement-eprgp3930dfv006 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 24 August 2026

News and communications

/government/publications/flexible-voting-pilots-2027-prospectus 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ghana-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 09:00 Updated the address, test fees and payment details of Wellnest Ghana Limited’s Accra.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-655-amendment-1-mf-new-style-certificates-for-uk-seafarers-and-those-working-onboard-uk-ships 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-a-pension-scheme-members-residency-status-for-relief-at-source 08:58 Information about transferring files securely to HMRC has been updated. Information about 2020 residency reports has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nrs-harwell-marks-80-years-of-history-and-innovation 08:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/northern-ireland-secretary-to-emphasise-importance-of-uk-irish-economic-ties-in-first-visit-to-dublin 08:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/intellectual-property-ip-guidance-for-the-nhs-in-england 08:44 Updated to add ‘IP guidance implementation toolkit: self-directed resources for organisations providing or commissioning NHS services’ and the ‘IP guidance implementation tracker template’ in Word and ODT formats.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 08:25 Section 75 amendment before the Court EP3130347 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes-service-availability-and-issues 08:15 Planned downtime from 6pm on Friday 20 November 2026 to 8am Monday 23 November 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-costa-of-the-european-council-23-august-2026 08:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-frieden-of-luxembourg-23-august-2026 08:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/leases-determination-pg26 06:00 Sections 7.1 and 10.1 have been amended to remove the requirement to provide a copy of the termination notice where the termination is by effluxion of time.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-bilateral-fund-call-3 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/britain-is-100-behind-you-prime-minister-andy-burnham-visits-kyiv-on-ukrainian-independence-day-for-first-international-trip 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-23

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:26 29 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 22 August 2026. There were cases in Devon, Somerset, Cheshire, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands and West Yorkshire. Of these, 26 cases involved sheep, 2 involved cattle and one was a mixed farm affecting both cattle and sheep. All the premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.8 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 22 August 2026. There were cases in Powys, Monmouthshire, Denbighshire, Vale of Glamorgan, Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire. 5 cases were in sheep and 3 were in cattle. All the premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:21 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 23 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mayors-given-powers-to-green-light-developments 08:59 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-22

/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 17:53 Additional signatory from the Republic of Cyprus.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:32 19 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 21 August 2026. There were cases in Devon, Cornwall, Herefordshire and West Yorkshire. Of these, 16 cases involved sheep, 3 involved cattle and one was a mixed farm. All the premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.4 new cases of BTV-3 in sheep were confirmed in Wales on 21 August 2026. There were cases in Powys, Wrexham, Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire. All cases were in sheep. All the premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.2 new cases of BTV-3 in sheep were confirmed in Scotland on 21 August 2026.  Both cases were in Dumfries and Galloway. Both cases were in sheep. Both premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 12:30 River Thames: restrictions and closure updated for Saturday 22 August 2026. Cookham Lock closed outside of lock keeper duty hours due to issue with sluices.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:31 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 22 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-licence-to-move-live-animals-from-a-bluetongue-restricted-zone-to-a-final-destination-in-scotland-exd608ew 00:01 Updated license conditions in ‘General licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland’ EXD608 (EW) attachment at the request from the Scottish government.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-21

/foreign-travel-advice/norway 21:50 Information about an ongoing air traffic controllers’ strike (Warnings and insurance)

Guidance and regulation

/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 19:37 Additional signatories from the European Commission and Greece.

News and communications

/guidance/rabies-in-bats 18:39 Updated the locations of infected bats in the UK information – added an extra case for Winchester, Hampshire.

Guidance and regulation

/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 18:23 Additional signatories from Austria and Spain.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 18:07 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

/government/publications/novel-disease-syndrome-in-pigs-in-europe 17:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 17:46 Updated entries for Highland Wildlife Park, 2B Orchard Park and The Community of The Many Names of God.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 17:46 Updated the list of Confined establishments in Great Britain. Updated approval dates for Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park and 2B Orchard Park.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-ungulates-to-the-eu 17:46 Updated the list of Confined establishments in Great Britain. Updated approval dates for Fife Zoo.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 17:44 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 17:42 Updated the list of businesses in England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 17:41 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-food-safety 17:22 Added note explaining the Root Cause Analysis training course is currently unavailable due to a technical issue. Broken links fixed throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-pharmacovigilance-procedures 16:16 Added further information on EURD list under section 5.2 of guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2024-based-population-projections-a-gad-technical-bulletin 16:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/life-sciences-large-investment-portfolio 16:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-health-and-welfare-offences-penalty-notices-issued 16:00 Added the penalty notices for 2025 to 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:56 Drought restriction notices added for Sunbury, Molesey and Teddington Locks (Mon 24 August 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/air-pollution-monitoring-acid-gas-and-aerosol-network-aga-net 15:43 Added to the list of pollutants the AGA Net measures: sulphur dioxide (SO2) and aerosols including chloride (Cl-), nitrate (NO3-), sulphate (SO42-), sodium (Na+), calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-virus-from-reporting-to-results 15:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/disagree-with-a-revenue-correction-notice 15:38 Updated to make it clear you should only use the guidance if HMRC have said you can.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drought-restrictions-teddington-lock-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drought-restrictions-sunbury-and-molesey-locks-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:31 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 and NOR vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:27 Following confirmation of a fifth case of bluetongue BTV-3 in Scotland, a temporary control zone (TCZ) has been put in place in South West Scotland.12 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 20 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 7 cases involved sheep, 4 involved cattle and one was a mixed farm. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.2 new cases of BTV-3 in sheep were confirmed in Powys, Wales on 20 August 2026.  The premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/air-pollution-awareness-coalition-apac 15:12 Updated the page to include the list of coalition members.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 15:06 Added Dartmoor September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp5-1jl-glebe-farm-salisbury-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3421mba001 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sg12-0ea-cheryl-moloney-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3727mxa001 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so20-8hu-mrs-katherine-dixon-and-mr-nicholas-dixon-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3421mma001 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp4-0dw-karen-lindridge-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3521mwa001 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/victims-and-survivors-of-rape-and-sexual-abuse-to-be-supported 14:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-minister-with-responsibility-for-ip 14:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/returning-documents-on-live-applications-caseworker-guidance 14:41 This guidance has been updated in the ‘DAP: returning documents on live applications’ section to tell the Customer Service Management team how to handle document return requests.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/beacon-fen-energy-park-development-consent-decision-announced 14:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/store-depollute-and-dismantle-waste-motorcycles-rps-329 14:29 RPS 329 has been reviewed and extended to 1 September 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-space-innovation-programme-call-3 14:24 Frequently Asked Questions – HTML attachment created

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/whitehall-officials-to-be-posted-into-mayors-offices-as-pm-marks-first-month-of-no10-north 14:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pension-administrators-reclaim-tax-relief-using-relief-at-source 14:16 Information about transferring files securely with HMRC has been updated in the section ‘Annual return of information’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 14:15 Capital Grant Recovery – Registered Provider – Chapter updated to reflect prevailing grant recovery policies and to support the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036. We have made it clear that quarterly notifications have been introduced for relevant events O, S and T and clarified the RCGF commitment date for Strategic Partners.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts19-8pe-north-tees-and-hartlepool-nhs-foundation-trust-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3028lka001 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ne10-0es-enva-scotland-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprpp3633tcv004 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/megan-lee-devlin-appointed-chief-executive-of-hmcts 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge-list-of-signatories 13:08 Added nine new organisations which have signed the Pledge: Cyro Cyber Limited; RedDoorIT Limited; Future Plc; Silverthorn Associates Limited; Simple Cyber; Amethyst Risk Management Ltd; Harbour Energy, and Petards Joyce-Loebl Limited.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-israel-closing-the-investigation-into-strikes-on-world-central-kitchen-convoy 12:46 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/name-related-case-notes-caseworker-guidance 12:45 This guidance has been updated in the section ‘Case notes: change of name’ to remove a reference to the Application Management System (AMS) and throughout with formatting changes and to reduce the number of references to Digital Application Processing (DAP).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/submit-learner-data-known-issues 12:41 Updated with ‘Submit Learner Data known issues 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/set-up-your-ilr-and-collect-data-with-the-learner-entry-tool 12:38 Added ‘Learner Entry Tool known issues 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-previously-approved-doctors 12:33 Added Dr H Jones.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-food-fact-checker 12:08 Paragraph under eggs has been changed to ‘young children’ rather than infants – this is to make wording consistent. Added ‘for example those undergoing transplant surgery’ to add clarity for vulnerable consumers. New paragraph reads: There have been improved food safety controls in the UK hen egg industry in recent years. So young children, people who are pregnant, older people and people with an underlying health condition (e.g. cancer, diabetes, liver and kidney disease) can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked hen eggs, or foods containing them if they have a British Lion mark or are produced under the Laid in Britain egg assurance scheme.This advice does not apply to individuals who are severely immunocompromised and require medically supervised diets prescribed by health professionals (e.g. those undergoing transplant surgery).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/geographical-names-and-information 12:03 Adding British Antarctic Territory to UK Overseas Territory names list.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/20-malaysian-scholars-awarded-prestigious-uk-chevening-scholarships 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/former-waste-firm-boss-banned-as-director-after-transferring-assets-worth-millions-to-connected-companies-as-nhs-contracts-collapsed 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 11:59 Announcement of the permanent appointment of Director, Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment & Decommissioning (OPRED)

News and communications

/guidance/placing-ukca-or-ce-marked-products-on-the-market-in-great-britain 11:45 Update to the ‘declaration of conformity’ template. References to ‘EEE’ have been changed to ‘product’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:34 Event notices for September 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pangbourne-hasler-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-one-on-the-river-triathlon-hambleden-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/france-prevents-185-boats-and-4300-migrants-reaching-uk-shores 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/regatta-for-the-disabled-henley-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skiff-racing-association-inter-club-races-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts2-1hg-duranta-teesside-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3236rwv006 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dittons-skiff-and-punting-club-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/world-series-sup-polo-september-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-skiff-club-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-trade-remedies-investigations-process 11:25 Transition reviews into anti-dumping and countervailing measures – added link to online case portalExemption reviews on trade remedy measures – Replaced link for TRSUpdated PAO to Trade Remedies Advisory Service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ln9-5jt-mr-robert-read-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3527mga001 11:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/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 11:20 Additional signatories from Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and Belgium.

News and communications

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 11:00 Updated with extension of 2 Independent Reconfiguration Panel member appointments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/july-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:59 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 21 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 10:53 Updated information on flooding, landslides and snowfall (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-maps-guide-visitors-along-salisbury-river-park-artwork-trail 10:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/who-the-fcdo-can-support-abroad 10:43 Updated information on what to do if your Home Office travel document is lost, stolen, expired or damaged. The process has changed.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/case-studies/helping-the-science-museum-group-understand-climate-related-risks 10:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 10:09 Removed completed downtime notification. Added no planned downtime has been scheduled.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/signatures-that-do-not-match-a-customers-name-caseworker-guidance 10:01 This guidance has been updated to remove references to Application Management System (AMS).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 10:00 Added manufacturer APK ID UK to this page including which includes ear tags available to order.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/anniversary-statement-quik-gt-450-g-cgtu 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ocean-way-preliminary-assessment-update 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-duty-relief-scheme-notice-2001 09:43 The Mineral Oil Reliefs Centre email address has been added under the section ‘How to register’.A small change has also been made to the postal address in the section ‘Help us improve this notice’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:38 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 09:36 Added VCU procedures 2027 for Annual Ryegrass, Red Clover and Lucerne, and Vetch.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca11-0jb-seletia-f-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbm5941ihv011 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 09:30 Updated the Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies. South East Centre for the Built Environment now covers the West Midlands as well as the South East.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/j-w-spencer-farms-limited-npswr047335-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/possible-amendments-to-the-tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-rules-2008-in-respect-of-appeals-under-the-online-safety-act-2023 09:30 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-14-august-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/guidance/advisory-fuel-rates 09:00 The fuel prices for petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and electric have been updated. The advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 09:00 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 24 to Sunday 30 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/copyright-tribunal-notice-of-applications-and-references 09:00 Copyright Tribunal: Ref 135/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 08:55 Code GBAUEKIGLAEGX for CEVA Freight (UK) Ltd in Erskine, Renfrewshire has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/response-to-the-hong-kong-alliance-leaders-national-security-law-verdict 08:53 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/first-national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-marked 08:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/gambling-tax-service-availability-and-issues 08:31 Planned downtime from 7am to 8am on Tuesday 25 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 08:21 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2750

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 08:19 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7170

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sia-marks-national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism 00:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-20

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 18:33 Please be aware that following testing of water samples taken from the River Thames on 19 August, we have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the lower non-tidal River Thames between Sunbury Lock and Teddington Lock, including at the Ham and Kingston Designated Bathing Water. Some blue-green algae can produce toxins that may be harmful to people and animals. Skin contact can cause rashes and swallowing the water can cause illness. You can find more information on the risks and the actions you can take on GOV.​UK. Please search for: Algal blooms: advice for the public and landowners.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-on-israeli-governments-decision-to-publish-construction-tenders-for-the-e1-settlement-project 18:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/advice-on-safe-storage-handling-and-use-of-eggs-for-catering 17:36 Updated description of vulnerable consumers (including young children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with an underlying health condition) to be consistent with other Food Standards Agency web pages.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/albania-country-policy-and-information-notes 17:32 Published the country bulletin: human trafficking, Albania, August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:30 Updated the information under the ‘Risk levels and outbreak assessments’ heading – poultry with stringent biosecurity is now at a very low risk.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-full-application 17:28 Added full application, expert advisory panel and privacy notice in Welsh.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-passport-staff-guidance 17:26 This guidance has been updated in section How the EUSS affects passport applications, to clarify when examiners can search for a parent’s EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) record using UK Visa and Immigration’s Atlas system and to check for outdated links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:23 Added update list of ceased or suspended ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:23 Added update list of ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-survivor-videos 17:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 17:09 Published the post-incident procedures: in the event of death or serious injury guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 16:55 Guildford Borough Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 17 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drink-drive-rehabilitation-scheme-areas-and-approved-course-providers 16:39 Updated contact details for ISM Psychological Services Ltd.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-july-2026 16:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/civil-service-hr-secondments-unit-privacy-notice 16:30 Updated the page title and the details to include sharing with HR Directors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/holocaust-memorial-and-learning-centre-updated-planning-application-documents 16:29 Updated to reflect ministerial changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:18 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/who-dvla-shares-data-with 16:14 Updated EDECS and ADD volumes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/coordinated-drought-response-intensifies-amid-extreme-weather 16:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/record-number-of-nca-officers-deployed-to-tackle-people-smugglers 16:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/novel-autonomy-and-robotics-phase-1 16:04 Clarification about innovation outlines for stage 2 submissions added. Modified last date of enquiries that will guarantee a response from August 25 to September 3.Guidance to choose “No” when asked at start of Stage 2 submission “Have you already sent this submission in an earlier form?”

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-advises-against-the-use-of-rectal-catheters-in-infants 16:04 Amended wording to reflect the DSI applies to rectal catheters sold for personal use, and the advice is not applicable to rectal catheters used for specialist medical treatments.

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