UK Government advice update diffs

2025-12-06

/government/consultations/revocation-of-the-2-ghz-mobile-satellite-services-regulations 00:01 Consultation closed.

Policy papers and consultations

2025-12-05

/government/speeches/we-must-stand-with-ukraine-in-defending-its-future-generations-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 20:05 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 19:53 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a third large commercial poultry premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/121). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. Following successful completion of disease control activities in the zone near Honington, West Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2025/79) the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/news/keeping-safe-as-home-nations-gear-up-for-world-cup-2026-countdown 18:12 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/ukhsa-flusurvey-surveillance-system 17:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic 17:16 Updated information that up until 31 December 2026, British passport holders can enter and leave the Dominican Republic for tourism purposes, as long as their passport remains valid for the duration of their visit (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/industry-security-notices-isns 17:01 ‘ISN 2025/01’ and ‘ISN 2024/02’ removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-support-organisation-overseas-guides-scandinavia 17:00 Updated “Global Support Organisation overseas guides: Scandinavia” – file attachment

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident-frequently-asked-questions 16:49 Information under Civil applications, Applying for substantive applications where emergency representation has expired, has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hiv-action-plan-for-england-2025-to-2030 16:34 Added a print version of the plan.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/controlled-drugs-industrial-hemp 16:33 Added dates for the 2026 growing season.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 16:32 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returns-preparation 16:31 ‘Enforced removals: notice periods’ updated to allow for discretion on a case-by-case basis on whether to cancel departure or proceed with removal where a further submission amounting to a fresh claim is made after service of the Notice of Departure Details (NDD) and the person is returning to a safe ECHR country.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dame-nicole-jacobs-reappointed-as-domestic-abuse-commissioner 16:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 16:13 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 16:12 Updated MARD outbreak areas in Ethiopia

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/young-futures-hubs 16:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-commercial-organisation 16:07 Replaced the document: Commercial Learning and Development offer for an Accredited Commercial Lead

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:06 Information added about World Cup 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘World Cup 2026’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/canada 16:05 Information added about World Cup 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘World Cup 2026’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 16:02 Information added about World Cup 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘World Cup 2026’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-system-restoration-handling-of-contingency-work 15:55 Information under Civil Billing and Average Payments, has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-assurance-process-hbap 15:53 Updated ‘HBAP Module X: DWP reporting framework instruction for further work for the financial year ending March 2025 (applicable to England only)’ HTML attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-recycling-obligations-and-waste-disposal-fees 15:52 This update explains that you cannot accept any PRNs or PERNS to meet 2026 recycling obligations on the Report Packaging Data (RPD) service is updated. Any you accept will go towards your 2025 obligations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-act-receives-royal-assent 15:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/christmas-and-new-year-opening-times-at-companies-house 15:45 Updated with the availability of our contact centre and filing services over the 2025 to 2026 festive period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 15:42 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident 15:39 Information under Civil billing: Average Payments Scheme, has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/media-freedom-joint-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-council-2025 15:35 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 15:34 River Thames: current conditions updated for 5 December 2025.Changes to following reaches – Molesey and Teddington.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/companies-house-approach-to-non-compliance-with-mandatory-identity-verification 15:32 Added Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/items-prisoners-can-buy-in-prison-national-product-list 15:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/repression-in-belarus-joint-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-council-2025 15:18 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-programme 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-4-courses 15:16 Deleted “DAO Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training” – HTML attachment as this qualification has been withdrawn and will not be replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-3-courses 15:13 Deleted “DAO Level 3 Diploma for Construction Draughtsman (Military Engineering)” – HTML attachment as the qualification has been withdrawn and will not be replacedAdded reference number “Level 3 Certificate – 610/0125/X” to the “DAO Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring” – HTML attachment

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-2-courses 15:09 Deleted “DAO Level 2 Diploma in Submarine Operation Analyst (Data) SSM” 603/2270/6 – HTML attachment as this qualification has been withdrawn and will not be replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 15:04 Live webinars for ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital – the agent services account (ASA)’, ‘Trading losses’ and ‘How to apply the VAT reverse charge for construction services’ have been added.Recorded webinars for the ‘Trust Registration Service and reporting discrepancies’, ‘Off-payroll working rules from 2021 and one for status determination and disagreements’, ‘Trading losses’, and ‘VAT on private school fees’ have been added.Removed the recorded webinar and section for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.Removed the recorded webinar and section on How to sign your clients up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka 15:01 Updated information about severe weather and travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica 15:00 Updated information about the impact of Hurricane Melissa and additional information about health risks in Jamaica. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/health-and-social-care-statistical-outputs 14:59 Added a link to the follow-up document in the ‘Detail of outcome’ section.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ha6-2hx-pamela-leigh-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3627lca001 14:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co3-8lt-raymond-donnelly-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprub3990wja001 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la13-0td-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3042kya001 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg9-5nb-matt-wheal-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrb3144kaa001 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn19-7az-lee-turner-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3026lka001 14:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:40 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7133

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:40 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2713

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba12-8hd-leep-networks-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpb3645kma001 14:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-decisions-and-maps-published-in-2023 14:31 ROW/3319513, ROW/3344780 North Yorkshire County CouncilROW/3323377M Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority ROW/3328856, ROW/3356386 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3331052M1 Northumberland County Council ROW/3332701M, ROW/3337228 Cornwall CouncilROW/3336636 City of DoncasterROW/3336884, ROW/3345516 Lincolnshire County Council ROW/3339574 Derbyshire County Council ROW/3339941 Bedford Borough CouncilROW/3340137 Shropshire County Council ROW/3343305 Cumberland Council ROW/3350451 Rugby Borough CouncilROW/3355435 Buckinghamshire Council ROW/3355494 Oldham Borough Council ROW/3359373 Kent County Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licensed-seed-companies-in-england-and-wales 14:31 We have updated the list of companies registered for seed industry activities in England and Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/polyethylene-terephthalate-glycol-petg-and-other-condensation-polymers-calculation-of-the-monomer-content-tariff-notice-25 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/msn-1919-m-code-of-safety-for-special-purpose-ships-2008 14:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/life-of-a-company-annual-requirements 14:04 Guidance added for clarity. You’ll need to send your amended CIC accounts to Companies House on paper. You cannot file amended CIC accounts online or using software.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/human-rights-and-fundamental-freedoms-joint-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-council-2025 14:01 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/uk-closing-statement-2025-osce-ministerial-council 13:58 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure 13:45 Published a new version of the enforcing planning assessments to reflect PRONTO and Equalities and Community Impact (ECIA) template completion updates. Added new Immigration Enforcement Equalities and Community impact assessment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-your-home-country-voluntarily-how-the-service-works 13:39 Added a link to the Get help after you return from the UK page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sia-social-media-policy 13:35 We have updated our social media policy to include additional channels and reflect our current practices.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/russias-systematic-attacks-against-ukraines-civilian-energy-infrastructure-joint-statement-to-osce-ministerial-council-2025 13:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 13:23 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 08 to 12 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:11 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:11 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-set-up-an-account-to-defer-duty-payments-when-you-import-goods 13:05 The address to write to for cancelling or amending your account has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/content-design 13:04 Writing for GOV.​UK – Added guidance on using abbreviations in titles.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/content-design/writing-for-gov-uk 13:04 Added guidance on using abbreviations in titles.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/style-guide 13:04 Technical content A to Z – Moved entries for ‘backend’, ‘Components that control other components’, ‘HTTPS’ and ‘MD5’ from the general A to Z to this A to Z, as they’re about technical content.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 12:47 Update to ‘Assessment of CI applications’ wording

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-tax-credits-child-benefit-and-guardians-allowance 12:47 Provisional rates for Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance for the 2026 to 2027 tax year have been added. The rates for 2023 to 2024 tax year have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pharmacovigilance-of-veterinary-medicines-in-great-britain 12:45 Updates made to Guideline III Adverse event reporting, Guideline IV Signal management, including benefit-risk reports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/benefit-risk-report-brr-and-signal-notification-submissions 12:42 Updates to Technical guidance for completion of BRSRs, PSSs and signal notifications and addition of a PGC update request form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-assurance-process-hbap 12:39 Added ‘HBAP Module X: DWP Reporting Framework Instruction for Further Work for the financial year ending March 2025 (Applicable to England only)’ PDF attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/implementation-explainer-pharmacovigilance 12:36 Updates to adverse event reporting, BRR submission, Product Group Code and PSMF requirements and timelines.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/managing-future-flood-risk-and-thames-barrier-thames-estuary-2100 12:36 Page updated to include information on where the Thames Barrier could be located, including maps.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia 12:35 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the town of Hawassa. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel and all travel to parts of Ethiopia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horse-passport-issuing-organisations 12:34 Updated the list of horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks in the UK and are based in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/property-fraud-guidance 12:20 Updated name of Action Fraud to Report Fraud.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 12:13 Notice added about 2026 servicesLinks added for press releases about services in late-2025

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/duty-solicitors-rotas-information-and-guidance 12:12 Publication of the January 26 duty solicitor rotas

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-general-licence-for-the-movement-of-poultry-carcases-for-disposal-from-premises-in-a-protection-zone-in-england-exd339hpaie 12:12 Updated with the latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide 12:10 We have updated the IDSR for all applicable schools with 2025 revised key stage 2, provisional 16 to 18, final phonics, 2 term absence and final multiplication tables check data. The IDSR guidance has been updated to reflect these updates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 12:10 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the latest available data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/validation-of-applications-for-veterinary-medicines 12:05 Reviewed and updated references and terminologies.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-the-construction-industry-scheme 12:03 The live webinar link for ‘VAT reverse charge for construction services’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-resource-management-training-and-support 12:01 Removed information about webinars that have taken place.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/drug-use-in-lgbt-communities-and-chemsex 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/four-national-council-members-appointed-to-arts-council-england 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:51 Contact dates for ‘Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) research’ has been extended to 6 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/digital-revolution-in-care-saves-millions-of-admin-hours 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/budget-2025-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar 11:44 The title has been updated for paragraph 1.88 of ‘Budget 2025 – Overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/style-guide 11:38 A to Z – Updated the entry on ‘education, health and care plan’ to explain it should be abbreviated as ‘EHC plan’ rather than ‘EHCP’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-ofqual 11:36 Removing links to summer 2025 exams

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/eight-toothed-european-spruce-bark-beetle-ips-typographus 11:34 Added a link to our latest blog ‘beat the bark beetle through proactive woodland management’ in the ‘Latest resources’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-albania 11:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-bangladesh 11:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-china 11:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-ethiopia 11:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-ghana 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-iraq-and-kri 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-india 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-jamaica 11:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-nigeria 11:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ivory-act-2018-post-legislative-scrutiny 11:31 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/returning-to-pakistan 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-vietnam 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-zimbabwe 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/govuk-one-login-privacy-notice 11:29 Section 13, Children’s privacy protection, has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-members-interests--2 11:08 Register of interests updated for Professor Andrew Morris.

COVID-19

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 10:57 All Trade Mark Services will be unavailable for essential work between 7am Saturday 6 December 2025 and 6pm Sunday 7 December 2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/asian-hornet-uk-sightings 10:57 Updated the page with confirmed sightings for November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 10:55 Between 2 and 3 December 2025, 4 new cases were confirmed in England. Three cases of BTV-3 only were in Cornwall, Derbyshire, and Devon. One case of both BTV-3 and BTV-8 in different animals was in Cornwall.

News and communications

/guidance/nhs-population-screening-diploma-for-health-screeners 10:54 Removed references to screening helpdesk and HEE. Changed email address for Midlands team.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mayoral-development-corporations-in-combined-authorities-and-combined-county-authorities-guidance-on-legislation-and-scrutiny 10:38 Updated guidance on legislation and scrutiny of Mayoral Development Corporations in combined authorities and combined county authorities following consultation with sector. This includes; clarifying the role of Mayors in appointment Chairs; guidance on dealing with liabilities that may remain following the closure of subsidiary companies; the role and responsibilities of mayoral combined and combined county authority officers and updates to the list of statutory instruments conferring Mayoral Development Corporation functions on combined authorities and combined county authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:32 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 5 December 2025. Changes to following reaches – Buscot, Iffley, Sandford, Abingdon, Culham, Benson, Cleeve, Goring, Sonning, Shiplake, Marsh, Hambleden, Hurley, Temple, Marlow, Boveney, Romney, Old Windsor, Bell Weir, Penton Hook, Chertsey and Shepperton.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 10:28 Updated the section on ‘On-farm slaughtering’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exchange-of-letters-between-chair-of-the-regulatory-innovation-office-and-the-chief-executive-of-the-civil-aviation-authority-21-and-22-october-2025 10:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-chief-executive-of-the-insolvency-service-appointed 10:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-osces-role-on-irregular-migration-and-border-security-uk-statement-to-the-ministerial-council-2025 10:12 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/department-for-education-non-executive-appointments 10:00 Updated ‘Appointments made: April 2025 to March 2026’ with Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:52 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:52 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/environment-agency-npswr020606-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/high-fen-limited-npswr045610-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/northumbrian-water-limited-npswr045978-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-28-november-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/our-children-our-future-tackling-child-poverty 09:21 Information has been added about future availability of accessible versions of ‘Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/over-half-a-million-children-to-be-lifted-out-of-poverty-as-government-unveils-historic-child-poverty-strategy 09:17 Citizens Advice quote updated

News and communications

/guidance/country-cover-policy-and-indicators 09:03 MRA changed for Seychelles, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Costa Rica

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-germany-deepen-science-and-tech-ties-with-14-million-to-unlock-quantums-vast-potential 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/vacancy-for-a-chief-inspector-of-marine-accidents 08:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/2019-common-land-notices-and-decisions 08:21 An error meant that these decisions were not published at the correct time, they have now been added COM/3296676, COM/3279313, COM/3274674, COM/3273818, COM 3266162

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 08:20 Section 3.37.7 clarifying the requirements for basic membership subscription to be treated as a gift for Gift Aid purposes has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-poverty-strategy-summary-equalities-analysis 08:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/our-children-our-future-tackling-child-poverty 08:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/currency-codes-for-data-element-410-of-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Details have been added to tables 1 and 2 to reflect the UK’s recognition of Palestine.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-codes-for-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Details have been added to tables 1 and 2 to reflect the UK’s recognition of Palestine.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/better-buses-more-services-3-billion-boost-for-millions-of-passengers 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/from-cheese-rolling-to-bagpiping-uk-launches-search-for-traditions-that-define-our-communities 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-12-04

/government/news/illegal-delivery-riders-face-removal-following-enforcement-blitz 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/over-half-a-million-children-to-be-lifted-out-of-poverty-as-government-unveils-historic-child-poverty-strategy 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/salary-sacrifice-reform-for-pension-contributions-effective-from-6-april-2029 20:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-store-of-norway-4-december-2025 20:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/grendon-prison 18:16 Official visits booking information updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:02 Following successful completion of disease control activities in the following zones: near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire (AIV2025/80) and near Easingwold, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire (AIV2025/81) the protection zones have ended and the area that formed them become part of the surveillance zones.

News and communications

/government/news/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2025-infections 17:29 First published.

COVID-19

News and communications

/government/news/review-launched-into-mental-health-autism-and-adhd-services 17:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-among-first-countries-to-recognise-cryptocurrency-as-personal-property 17:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-the-apar-as-an-apprenticeship-training-provider 17:11 Updated the ‘Employer-provider business case form’ in the section ‘Application route 1: gaps in provision’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-bill-iaa-factsheet 17:04 Factsheet updated to reflect that the Bill has now been enacted as an Act.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/low-carbon-hydrogen-supply-2-competition-successful-projects 17:01 Published final reports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/taking-part-in-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-markets 17:00 Note added about future update to the 2026 ARP value. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 17:00 Added note about future update to the 2026 ARP value.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/extending-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-cap-beyond-2030 17:00 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-future-markets-policy 17:00 UK ETS Authority response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/german-state-visit-marked-with-new-initiatives-on-culture-sport-and-young-people 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/diabetic-eye-screening-retinal-image-grading-criteria 16:59 Minor change to the description of the MBH image

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-accommodation-policy 16:58 ‘Latest news on Defence accommodation’ updated: From 1 April 2026, the Dual Accommodation Waiver will be made permanent for eligible personnel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/infectious-diseases-in-pregnancy-screening-programme-laboratory-handbook 16:58 Addition of ‘Education and training’ section to NHS IDPS laboratory handbook

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/next-step-on-the-uk-rollout-of-self-driving-vehicles-as-public-charities-and-businesses-asked-for-their-views 16:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-memos-staff-guide 16:51 Added DMG Memo 14/25: SPC Right to Reside, VB v SSWP UT decision effect on Self Employment to the attachments. Added DMG Memo 13/25: “Any Time” Revision – Effect of Upper Tribunal Decision

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 16:41 Updated the year to 2025 for CCHF in Namibia.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-beccs-innovation-programme-successful-projects 16:35 Published final reports for Phase 2.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/accessibility-support 16:29 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consultation-opens-for-extra-time-at-the-pub-during-world-cup 16:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/academy-conversion-important-dates 16:22 Removed dates for schools converting to academy status between 1 October and 1 December 2025 as those dates have now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 16:22 Harron Homes Limited has been removed from the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 16:21 Updated December Straight Point firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/african-swine-fever 16:10 Added Spain to the list of countries where ASF has been confirmed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crematoria-process-guidance-note 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/review-of-technical-guidance-for-crematoriums 16:06 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/employers-paye-e-paye-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 16:01 The Online Agent Authorisation online service is currently experiencing issues. Check this service availability page for updates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/online-agent-authorisation-service-availability-and-issues 16:01 The Online Agent Authorisation online service is currently experiencing issues. Check this service availability page for updates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/drivers-hours-passenger-vehicles 15:55 Tachograph rules – From 24 December 2026, all newly registered buses and coaches must have a full smart 2 tachograph fitted.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents 15:54 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-milestone-achieved-on-stallingborough-flood-defences 15:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 15:45 Updated the content

News and communications

/government/news/commissioners-statement-on-live-facial-recognition-consultation 15:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 15:41 APP/R3650/L/25/3364513 and APP/W4705/L/25/3364271 decision

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/travel-to-be-covered-for-tens-of-thousands-of-armed-forces-personnel-to-get-home-for-christmas 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 15:36 Updated information about alcohol sale restrictions (‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-for-a-memorial-grant 15:36 Information about funding beyond March 2026 updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-personal-allowances-and-tax-refunds-if-you-live-abroad 15:31 Section ‘Other state benefits’ has been updated in Guidance notes for form R43.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:31 Thursday 04 December 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/drivers-hours-goods-vehicles 15:30 Tachograph rules – From 24 December 2026, all newly registered goods vehicles must have a full smart 2 tachograph fitted.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/the-fuel-handling-plant 15:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 15:02 Operator air safety training paragraph updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/tax-support-for-entrepreneurs-call-for-evidence 14:50 On page 16, paragraph 4.5 has been revised to reflect the correct number of years since investment limits were last increased.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/gad-features-in-new-study-on-climate-related-reporting 14:48 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:40 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 8 to Sunday 14 December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/malawi 14:37 Addition of information that the Malawian government has announced a stop to visa-free entry. You might need a visa when you arrive. It is not clear when this will start (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-if-you-have-children 14:35 The Universal Credit extra amount for children ‘2-child limit’ will end from April 2026. It remains in place until then.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/access-to-early-send-support-through-best-start-family-hubs 14:34 DHSC SoS quote added

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-1-decision-making-and-appeals-staff-guide 14:29 Updated ‘DMG Vol 1 Annexes A to M’, ‘DMG Vol 1 Ch 3: Revision ‘, ‘DMG Vol 1 Ch 6: Making appeals and staying’ and ‘DMG Vol 1 Summary of changes.’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/buying-a-cat-or-dog 14:28 Guidance updated to include further information on the checks to make when buying a puppy or kitten, including the additional requirements for pets that are rehomed from overseas.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/plans-for-direct-uk-germany-rail-link-one-step-closer 14:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/reporting-scams-pretending-to-be-from-companies-house 14:20 Added new examples of scam emails and letters. Updated example formats from images to attachments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commercial-designations-of-fish-united-kingdom 14:19 The commercial designations list has been updated. Horse and Jack Mackerel are now separate. Gadus chalcogramma was added to Alaskan Pollock. Queen Fish now includes Katta and all species of Scomberoides.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/relaxation-of-licensing-hours-for-the-mens-football-world-cup-2026 14:15 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/budget-2025-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar 14:12 Section 2.6 of ‘Budget 2025 – Overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)’ has been updated with information about secondary legislation and a review of voluntary National Insurance contributions, both to take place in 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/church-house-commemorative-event-19-november-2025 14:00 First published.

News and communications