UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-13

/business-finance-support/great-ideas-york-and-north-yorkshire 17:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le14-3pr-foyle-food-group-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprjp3025lza001 17:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights 17:15 Added a link to the page: Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 13 May 2026: joint statement

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/citizens-rights-specialised-committee-meeting-13-may-2026-joint-statement 17:15 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/somalia 17:13 Updated information about the political situation (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pr2-5bb-3r-technology-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3602shv004 17:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 17:02 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2740

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 17:02 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3228

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fostering-programme-new-hubs-expression-of-interest 17:02 The deadline to submit applications has been extended to midday on 29 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 17:01 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5587

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 17:01 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6708

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 17:01 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8957

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 16:56 Added 13 May update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/ex5-7ee-persimmon-homes-south-west-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3828mga001 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hu8-7ed-geminor-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3303pnv005 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr10-9ef-mr-chris-accleton-pennell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3328mra001 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/al4-8ea-philippa-waterman-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3628maa001 16:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr27-5hs-m2-developments-cornwall-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3423mta001 16:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/senegal 16:45 Updated information for LGBT+ travellers due to legislation being amended around same-sex relations (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl8-2ld-hareston-farm-barns-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3625mta001 16:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca10-2lz-holly-wybergh-and-john-stanton-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3528mqa001 16:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/scope-of-maternity-review-confirmed 16:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products 16:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/m30-0sa-european-metal-recycling-limited-environmental-surrender-issued-eprhp3094cgs004 16:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de7-5jb-donald-ward-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprdp3793cev006 16:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wr10-2jh-mr-eric-drummond-mrs-susanna-drummond-and-mr-eric-benjamin-drummond-trading-as-ec-drummond-son-environmental-partial-surrender-variation-and- 16:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/publish-your-plan-data 16:21 Removed that it is optional to follow the approved data standard before the commencement date, as the commencement date has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/publishing-your-local-plan-housing-requirement 16:20 Removed that it is optional to follow the approved data standard before the commencement date, as the commencement date has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-defra 16:05 Updated the contact details for the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/camping-and-caravanning-site-exemption-certificates-know-the-rules-and-how-to-apply 16:04 We’ve replaced the current list of exemptions with the updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defra-and-executive-agencies-employee-and-contractor-privacy-notice 16:03 The postmaster@vmd.gov.uk email address is no longer in use. The email was replaced with a link to VMD’s contact page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-homeless-people 16:00 Guide for supporting organisations, acceptable ID section: bank cards can no longer be used as primary identification documentary evidence, form B79 can no longer be used as secondary evidence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/further-education-initial-teacher-education 15:56 Updated links to guidance on delivering courses of further education initial teacher education in ‘Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) qualification framework’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 15:53 Updated list of ceased and suspended ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/places-of-worship-security-funding-scheme 15:46 Added information on the code of conduct.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protective-security-for-faith-communities-code-of-conduct 15:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/tariff-interoperability 15:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/keep-your-hmrc-online-security-information-safe-as-an-agent 15:29 ‘Reduce the risk of fraud’ has been updated with more recommendations and guidance on creating strong passwords. A new section ‘Dealing with fraud’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 15:28 New recorded webinars have been added to ‘Capital allowances – full expensing and 50% first year allowances’, ‘OECD Pillar 2 – scope and UK compliance obligations’, ‘Enhancing HMRC’s ability to tackle tax advisers facilitating non-compliance’, ‘Capital allowances – full expensing and 50% first year allowances’, ‘NHS partial exemption’ and ‘An introduction to the temporary repatriation facility (TRF)’. A video about the ‘Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 15:26 The One IPO Search tool will be unavailable due to planned maintenance between 8am to 9am, Thursday 14 May.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:14 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated, Wednesday 13 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:03 New restriction notices for Maidenhead Junior Regatta (Sun 17 May 2026), Bourne End Week (Fri 22 – Mon 25 May 2026), and The One on the River Triathlon (Sun 31 May 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 15:02 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 18 to 22 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bourne-end-week-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 15:01 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 25 to 29 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-vulnerability-action-plan 15:00 Updated page with message to say it’s no longer being updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-one-on-the-river-triathlon-2026-river-restriction-notice 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maidenhead-junior-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria 14:55 Removed ECO Bank. This has been replaced with Guaranty Trust Bank details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-3-courses 14:37 DAO Level 3 Diploma in Submarine Data Analyst (TSM) – 610/7456/1 -Added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 14:27 Update to lock facilities. Grafton Lock toilet and shower currently closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/buy-musical-instruments-equipment-and-technology 14:26 Removed ‘Louder than Life’ from the list of suppliers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 14:09 Addition of accessible version of: Non-statutory supplementary document B: Scope – illustrative examples.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 13:58 Added the customer document for Cyngor Gwynedd.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-prison-leavers 13:53 Guide for supporting organisations, acceptable ID section: bank cards can no longer be used as primary identification documentary evidence, form B79 can no longer be used as secondary evidence.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-help-with-animal-and-plant-health 13:50 Added telephone number for Bovine TB in England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/traffic-commissioners-for-great-britain-privacy-notice 13:39 Amendments following a survey on the effectiveness of the Privacy Notice. Addition of information with reference to use of AI.Minor amendments following general review.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-devices-conformity-assessment-and-the-ukca-mark 13:38 Added latest conformity assessment routes flow chart

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/wto-general-council-may-2026-uk-statement 13:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/wto-general-council-may-2026-uk-statements-for-agenda-items-1-2-3 13:29 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 13:14 Added Dr V Owen to London area.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uganda-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 13:03 Updated test fees.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-13-may-2026 13:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/kings-speech-2026-background-briefing-notes 13:01 Attached document (The King’s Speech 2026: background briefing notes) updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/russias-militarised-economy-and-the-destabilising-effects-on-regional-security-uk-statement-to-the-osce 13:01 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 13:00 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-biosecurity-centre-programme-weybridge 12:59 Added that for updates, you can sign up to the newsletter by emailing localengagement@defra.gov.uk.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/regulator-investigates-charity-over-unauthorised-payments-to-a-trustee 12:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/regulator-investigates-charity-over-management-of-potential-conflicts-of-interest 12:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/monitor-your-school-attendance-user-guide 12:37 Updated the ‘Year 6 transition data download’ section of ‘Monitor your school attendance: user guide’ to reflect that absence data is uploaded in June, not May.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-inspectorate-webinars 12:27 Webinar 10 – The Final Countdown: For local plans aiming for examination in 2026 (legacy system) published

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3-import-declaration-completion-guide 12:27 In ‘Group 2: References of Messages, Document, Certificates and Authorisations’, a correction has been made to the DE 2/2 section to clarify the Country of Dispatch codes that must be used with AI code NIDOM.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/kings-speech-to-build-a-stronger-fairer-northern-ireland-and-deliver-the-troubles-bill 12:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-national-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 12:21 Document Code 9Y51 has been added to Appendix 5A National.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vat-rules-for-food-processing-services-notice-70140 12:13 Sections 5 and 6 have been updated to explain how Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board levies are treated in respect of VAT from 1 April 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 12:12 OSB APCIMOC 30: 17 February 2027 has been changed to 24 February 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-puts-brakes-on-illegal-waste-site 12:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/vat-administrative-agreements-with-trade-bodies-notice-70057 12:04 Section 22 has been updated to explain how certain levies are treated in respect of VAT from 1 April 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/aaa-screening-validate-annual-pathway-standards 12:04 Changes to reflect publication of standards valid for data collected from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/west-midlands-lettings-agent-sentenced-for-exploiting-two-covid-support-schemes 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-kings-speech-2026 12:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/insolvency 11:55 Moved feedback content to foot of page to tidy it up.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co-commercial-assurance 11:50 Added the document: Cabinet Office Commercial Assurance (version 8)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cm6-3td-gst-limited-environmental-bespoke-issued-eprep3228laa001 11:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/insolvency 11:48 Removed link to Reducing the risk of insolvency (

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kings-speech-2026-background-briefing-notes 11:48 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/company-money 11:47 New link added about ‘Understanding the difference between personal and company debts’. Also A-Z order added for list and feedback link moved to foot of page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-pipeline-data 11:43 Updated to add new spreadsheet, Generics Pipeline Data, and updated wording to reflect this

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-integration 11:41 Update on multi-domain integration and multi-domain operations added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-health-grants-to-local-authorities-2026-to-2027 11:41 Added link to new self-assessment and service improvement tool in annex A, grant condition 14.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl12-8ut-g-r-herbert-and-sons-environmental-bespoke-issued-eprsp3821sza002 11:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-supports-northern-ireland-life-sciences-sector-with-new-hub 11:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/customs-civil-penalties 11:29 The ‘relevant rule of a description’ for reason code 121 has been updated in section 7 of ‘Customs: schedule of contraventions after 9 May 2018’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/telecoms-modernisation-critical-national-infrastructure-charter 11:15 Added Immervox to the list of signatories.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/medical-devices-ask-for-a-regulatory-advice-meeting-from-the-mhra 11:09 Amended title and copy within the ‘what is this service for’ and ‘limitations of MHRA advice’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-an-action-plan-guidance-for-employers 11:09 Added information on what you need to do if you are part of an organisation or group with more than one legal entity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/general-export-facility 11:03 Mercore Capital Ltd. added

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/somalia 10:55 Updated information about large public gatherings, demonstrations and security activity in Somaliland on 18 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 10:53 Seizures for May 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-plans-housing-land-supply-evidence 10:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 10:38 Information about ‘Tax changes for non-UK domiciles’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notifications-of-unsafe-and-noncompliant-products 10:37 Update of guidance to Version 11, including additional guidance for Northern Ireland and addition of information on publication and modification programmes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-690-guidance-on-the-mca-oral-examination-booking-the-issue-of-notices-of-eligibility-noes-and-the-online-oral-examination-processes 10:34 8.3 changed to clarify resit advice for those who do not pass their Part B exam within 12 months of passing the Part A exam.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/welsh-secretary-statement-on-first-minister-of-wales-appointment 10:32 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/rise-school-improvement-resources-south-west 10:25 Updated the ‘Sector-led networks’ section to add South West Equity Network and South West Leaders Sustainability Network. Also added a ‘Stronger Practice Hubs’ section to include Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub and Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-support-technology-programme-gstp 10:18 Updated to reflect closed call.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carbon-capture-usage-and-storage-ccus-innovation-20-programme-successful-projects 10:17 Published key documents from completed projects.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only 10:00 Updated the ‘Early years qualifications achieved in the UK: checklist’ to add a new qualification to row 41, 83 and 84 of the post September 2024 tab.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dwp-appoints-new-chair-of-pension-protection-fund-ppf 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:55 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 13 May 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-consequences-of-company-insolvency 09:45 Added ‘Director information hub’; to title. Moved feedback content tot foot of page to tidy it up.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-turning-your-company-around 09:43 Added ‘Director information hub’ to title. Moved feedback content to foot of page to tidy it up.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/illegal-gambling-taskforce-terms-of-reference 09:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-spotting-the-signs-of-company-distress 09:36 Added ‘Director information hub’ to title. Moved the feedback content to foot of the page to tidy it up.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/when-someone-dies-in-estonia 09:31 Guide review.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/director-information-hub-your-duties-responsibilities-and-obligations-as-a-director 09:30 Added ‘Director information hub’ to title. Moved feedback content to foot of the page to tidy it up.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/gradings-under-review-list 09:30 GreenSquareAccord Limited added to the Gradings Under Review list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/harbour-orders-public-register 09:30 The Port of Barrow (Closure of Harbour Facilities in part of Ramsden Dock) Harbour Revision Order added, Wednesday 13 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/change-of-frequency-of-renewable-transport-fuel-obligation-rtfo-and-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-mandate-official-statistics-results 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/change-of-frequency-of-renewable-transport-fuel-obligation-rtfo-and-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-mandate-official-statistics-user-engagement 09:30 Update to user engagement on change of frequency of Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate Official Statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-environment-agency-npswr046495-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-issue-briefing-tax-fraud-warning-about-bills-of-exchange-schemes 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/network-plus-services-plus-limited-npswr046628-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202613-declaring-exports-under-ogels-and-geas-on-the-uks-customs-declarations-system 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/the-people-behind-plant-health-in-forestry 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/statistics/daily-domestic-transport-use-by-mode 09:30 Domestic transport use by mode updated to the latest monthly data.

COVID-19

/government/statistics/developing-faster-indicators-of-transport-activity 09:30 Cars and light goods vehicles registered for the first time by body type and fuel type and Monthly public EV chargers by country and region: United Kingdom updated.

COVID-19

/government/news/rsh-publishes-latest-round-of-judgements 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-start-date-notices-inquiry-hearing-notices-and-rejection-letters-published-in-2026 09:24 Notice of order updated for ROW/3360963 start date 11 December2025

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-getting-started-as-a-limited-company-director 09:24 Added ‘Director information hub’ to title. Moved feedback content to foot of page to tidy it up.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estonia-doctors 09:22 Full document review

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estonia-translators 09:22 Guide review.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estonia-lawyers 09:22 Guide review.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-when-it-is-not-okay-to-start-a-new-company 09:21 Added ‘Director information hub’ to title as requested.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 09:17 The page has been updated with 1 amendment and 2 additions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-starting-again 09:14 Added ‘Director information hub’ to start of heading as requested by stakeholder.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/personal-guarantees 09:01 Capitalisation of ‘personal guarantee’ removed as requested by stakeholder.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/june-2026-catch-limit-review 09:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/director-information-hub 08:58 Added grey box to the feedback content at the foot of the page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub 08:46 Moved feedback to foot of the page as requested by stakeholder to make page look clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/solomon-islands-journalists-enhance-skills-in-fact-checking-and-verification-training 06:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7147 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hms-spey-visits-manila-to-mark-80-years-of-uk-ph-relations 03:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mot-special-notice-01-26-zero-emission-goods-vehicles-between-3501kg-and-4250kg-becoming-class-7-vehicles 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pet-owners-urged-to-take-care-when-using-flea-and-tick-treatments-to-help-protect-our-waterways 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-12

/government/news/new-commissioners-appointed-to-ehrc 23:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/kings-speech-to-build-a-stronger-and-fairer-britain 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/appointments-12-may-2026 21:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 18:45 Paragraph 3.3 of Acceptable Use policy updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 18:08 Added 12 May update.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/uk-to-contribute-drones-jets-and-warship-to-multinational-mission-to-secure-the-strait-of-hormuz 18:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/borderline-products-how-to-tell-if-your-product-is-a-medicine 17:29 MHRA Guidance Note 8: ‘A guide to what is a medicinal product’ is has been replaced with a slightly amended version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/smart-data-opportunities-in-digital-markets 17:11 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/known-supply-problems-with-animal-medicines 17:09 Updated to include NDV vaccine shortage information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/governments-sovereign-ai-invests-in-british-founded-ai-company-redefining-how-medicines-are-designed 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/quality-assurance-framework-case-law 16:59 File attachment R v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and another-[2018] UKSC 47 has been uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/north-east-ai-drive-to-boost-local-skills-and-business-growth-opportunities 16:46 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/belize 16:45 New information about a State of Emergency which is now in place in some regions within Belize City and the Belize District (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/chpqa-glossary 16:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/somalia 16:38 New information about the Somaliland Re-recognition Day (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/upper-tribunal-tax-and-chancery-register-of-cases 16:30 Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) register of cases updated for 12 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-singapore 16:22 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 16:17 Added Dartmoor June firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 16:12 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revised-direction-issued-to-solihull-metropolitan-borough-council-march-2023 16:10 This direction was revoked on 30 April 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/improvement-notice-issued-to-oldham-metropolitan-borough-council-november-2023 16:08 This improvement notice was lifted on 15 April 2026.

News and communications

/government/speeches/bosnia-and-herzegovinas-future-cannot-be-held-hostage-by-divisive-politics-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:02 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/news/political-peerages-may-2026 16:00 First published.

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/government/publications/child-death-overview-panels-contacts 15:54 Updated contact details for Berkshire, Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Bracknell Forest, Lancashire, Reading, Slough, Suffolk, West Berkshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham.

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/government/news/national-housing-bank-makes-significant-cornerstone-equity-investment-in-starlight-uks-build-to-rent-fund-ii 15:54 First published.

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/government/publications/fair-processing-national-fraud-initiative 15:50 Added the document: Privacy Notice for the NFI Social Housing Fraudulent Sub Letting PilotUpdated the section on Airbnb on the document: National Fraud Initiative privacy notice

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/guidance/national-fraud-initiative-pilot-data-specifications 15:49 Added the section: Social Housing Fraudulent Subletting Pilot

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/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 15:49 Added IW05 Shingle as a compatible land use code to action CSW12: Make room for the river to move.

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/guidance/interim-measures-alarm-fund-imaf-guidance 15:29 The section on eligibility has been updated.

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/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:28 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated, Tuesday 12 May 2026.

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/government/publications/termination-of-funding-agreements 15:24 Updated to improve clarity, to remove references to the now-closed Education and Skills Funding Agency, and to reflect the fact that skills bootcamp funding has moved to the Department for Work and Pensions.

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/government/news/cnc-launch-live-well-programme 15:17 First published.

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/government/news/new-fertiliser-regulations-to-back-british-farmers-and-cut-pollution 15:11 Updated as consultation extended to Wednesday 10 June.

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/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-itt-bursary-funding-manual 15:10 Updated the details on eligibility for UK student support in the manual for 2026 to 2027. This reflects changes to the eligibility requirements for languages and physics students.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-a-student-loan-in-your-tax-return 15:04 A section for ‘Using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ has been added. The ‘If you have payrolled benefits in kind’ section has also been updated to include information about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

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/government/publications/duty-solicitor-scheme-boundary-consultations 14:58 Lancashire and Fylde Saturday and Bank Holiday Court Duty Scheme Consultation published

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/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-use-online-financial-remedy-services 14:50 Updated the guidance for managing a case – contested.

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/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-factsheets 14:42 Updated to link to factsheets published after enactment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/unknown-lanarkshire-soldier-of-world-war-two-named-following-new-research 14:39 First published.

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/guidance/capital-funding-guide 14:30 Shared Ownership – Section 2.4 has been replaced. The new section 2.4 contains all of Homes England’s guidance on Shared Ownership valuations setting out the principles, main issues for consideration, and the discretion and options available for the various valuation scenarios. The previous resales valuation guidance (sections 5.3.37 to 5.3.39) has been removed, and appropriate amendments have been made to section 7.2 on staircasing.

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/government/news/essex-and-london-properties-limited-in-liquidation-information-for-creditors-and-investors 14:22 Updated to note that the dividend process has begun and the Official Receiver has included the gazette notice and where/how to provide information.

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/government/publications/competition-innovation-support-to-operations-phase-3-cycle-7 13:53 Notice added to the competition document: NoticeThis competition document is specifically for Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 (Cycle 7), which is now closed for applications.

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/government/publications/pupil-premium-allocations-and-conditions-of-grant-2025-to-2026 13:36 Added ‘Pupil premium allocations 2025 to 2026 financial year (March 2025)’ which was removed in error.

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/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 13:36 Updated the table of key dates

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/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-solomon-islands 13:30 First published.

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/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-latvia 13:28 First published.

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/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-seychelles 13:26 First published.

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/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-4-2026-vat-liability-of-supplies-of-electricity-from-public-electric-vehicle-charge-points 13:20 First published.

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/government/news/call-for-proposals-under-uk-integrated-security-fund-on-veterans-affairs-in-ukraine 13:20 The deadline for the proposals was extended to 20 May 2026.

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/guidance/help-and-support-for-self-assessment 13:17 Live webinar links have been added and recorded webinar links have been updated for ‘Starting your online tax return’, ‘The employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The self-employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’, ‘Other income and tax reliefs on your online tax return’, ‘Finishing your online tax return’ and ‘Your Self Assessment calculations and payments’.

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/government/speeches/uk-statement-to-the-swiss-osce-chairpersonship-conference-anticipating-technologies-for-a-safe-and-humane-future 13:11 First published.

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/government/publications/mgn-624-mf-amendment-3-carcinogens-and-mutagens-regulations-2007 13:08 First published.

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/government/publications/so51-0ls-isabel-rees-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3329mna001 13:04 First published.

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/government/publications/ip7-5nr-megan-cocks-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3528mya001 13:04 First published.

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/government/publications/dl14-0lf-northumbrian-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzb3891aua001 13:03 First published.

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