UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-09

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7164 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-in-the-south-of-england 00:30 Map updated to show that 2 further sections on the Isle of Wight are now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-overview-of-progress 00:30 Map updated to show that 2 more sections on the Isle of Wight are now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-on-the-isle-of-wight-natural-englands-proposals 00:30 Page updated to show the Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine (IOW4) and Thorness Bay to Gurnard Luck (IOW8) sections are now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-psvar-accessibility-regulations-for-home-to-school-coaches 00:01 Second application window closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulator-concludes-investigation-into-4-charities-as-class-inquiry-continues 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-08

/government/speeches/written-ministerial-statement-iran-sanctions-8-september-2026 19:23 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ukto-bring-forward-new-powers-to-respond-to-moral-emergency-in-palestine-and-targetillegal-settlement-activity-in-the-west-bank-to-protect-the-viabili 18:24 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/water-company-fined-record-900k-after-coastline-sewage-spill 18:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:59 Update to Cookham Lock Sluice Works 2026. Cookham Lock will now be closed on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 September 2026 for safety critical works.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cookham-lock-sluice-works-2026-river-closure-notice--2 17:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-president-of-the-uk-supreme-court 17:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/two-more-men-arrested-for-illegal-waste-dumping-at-kidlington-site 17:28 Included a statement from Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle.

News and communications

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 17:14 Added a notice on the temporary closure of a byway on Lydd Ranges.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-by-the-prime-minister-president-macron-and-prime-minister-carney-on-the-two-state-solution 17:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2946-iran-nuclear-weapons-import-sanctions 17:04 This notice has been updated to reflect the amendments to the Iran sanctions and Iran nuclear sanctions which enter into force on 29 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vat-on-fuel-and-power-notice-70119 17:00 Information about a temporary zero rate of VAT for domestic supplies of electricity and other supplies of qualifying use for Great Britain from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-10-2026-temporary-zero-rate-of-vat-for-domestic-electricity-in-great-britain 17:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/temporary-zero-rate-of-vat-for-domestic-electricity-in-great-britain 17:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202618-iran-sanctions-amendments-effective-from-29-september-2026 16:59 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-trade-licence-services-necessary-for-the-continued-operation-of-the-shah-deniz-project 16:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/refunds-of-uk-vat-for-non-uk-businesses-or-eu-vat-for-uk-businesses 16:34 Sections ‘1.2 Laws that cover this notice’, ‘2.6 VAT groups’, ‘2.10.3 Postal claims’, ‘2.12.1 Certificate proving your business activity’ and ‘2.12.2 Submitting an electronic certificate’ have been updated with the change in HMRC’s policy position in relation to VAT grouping.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-8-2026-uk-vat-refunds-for-non-uk-businesses-in-a-vat-group 16:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-programme-review-and-decisions-withdrawal-letter-to-council-leaders 16:34 Letters to leaders in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Surrey and West Sussex added.

News and communications

/government/publications/pneumococcal-vaccination-for-older-adults-and-for-individuals-in-a-clinical-risk-group-information-for-healthcare-practitioners 16:28 02.00: Addition of people who experience homelessness (PEH) as a new risk group from 1st October 2026. Clarification of risk group information. Revised text about use of PPV23 and PCV20 now that the latter is available to order. Added health equity statement and information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/lisa-nandys-statement-on-protecting-children-online 16:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-net-zero-support-for-local-authorities-and-communities 16:16 Updated the GBE Community Fund (GBECF) projects list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-confident-pack 16:04 Code training details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-more-men-arrested-for-illegal-waste-dumping-at-kidlington-site 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/dcms-chief-scientific-adviser-office 15:49 Added link to ‘Knowledge, evidence and the use of research in creative industries policy: DCMS Skills and Diverse Workforce Policy Fellowship Report’.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-discharges-to-water-cen-and-iso-monitoring-methods 15:40 A standard for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been added in place of the standard for Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmp-onley-families-and-significant-others-strategy 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contributing-to-the-ipcc 15:36 Added a link to the IPCC Methodology Report on Inventories for Short-lived Climate Forcers: Second Order Draft expert review.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ipcc-methodology-report-on-inventories-for-short-lived-climate-forcers-second-order-draft-expert-review 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/clear-protection-for-british-glass-provisional-measure-imposed 15:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/guyana-knowledge-base-profile 15:04 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tom-riordan-appointed-as-new-permanent-secretary-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government 15:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cat-little-appointed-as-new-permanent-secretary-department-for-business-innovation-science-and-trade 15:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/guinea-knowledge-base-profile 15:02 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/authorised-use-eligible-goods-and-authorised-uses 15:01 Added: Authorised Use: Eligible Goods and Authorised Uses, version 2.26, dated 1 September 2026 (entry into force 1 October 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-reliefs-from-a-liability-to-import-duty-and-miscellaneous-amendments-eu-exit-regulations-2020 15:01 Added: Authorised Use: Eligible Goods and Rates, version 1.26, dated 1 September 2026 (entry into force 1 October 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-quotas-eu-exit-regulations-2020 15:01 Added: Steel Tariff Quotas, version 1.1, dated 1 September 2026 (entry into force 1 October 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-suspension-of-import-duty-rates-eu-exit-regulations-2020 15:01 Added: Suspensions of Import Duty Rates, version 3.7, dated 1 September 2026 (entry into force 1 October 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-document-for-the-customs-tariff-establishment-eu-exit-regulations-2020 15:00 Added: The Tariff of the United Kingdom, version 1.34, dated 1 September 2026 (entry into force 1 October 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tied-oils-enquiry-service-service-availability-and-issues 15:00 Planned downtime from 8am to 7pm on Sunday 13 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/andre-loranger-appointed-as-new-united-kingdom-national-statistician 14:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rebated-oils-enquiry-services-service-availability-and-issues 14:56 Planned downtime from 8am to 7pm on Sunday 13 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 14:48 Added Dartmoor October firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 14:44 Seizures for Sept 2026 added

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-oral-statement-on-israel-palestine 14:37 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:32 Hydraulic upgrade works on Boveney, Sunbury and Hambleden Locks. Closure notice added for Hambleden, see closures for more information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-summons-serbian-charge-daffaires-to-the-united-kingdom 14:27 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-item-2-general-debate 14:23 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-joint-statement-on-sri-lanka 14:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-register-your-client-for-a-tax-service-as-an-agent 14:12 Guidance on how to register your client for Self Assessment if they are not self-employed has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sia-privacy-policy 14:03 Updated the ‘SIA policy on processing special categories and criminal convictions data’ to add a new ‘Making a complaint’ section.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ukrwanda-agreement-concerning-air-services-cs-rwanda-no12026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/command-papers-by-country-2013 14:00 Uploaded [CS Rwanda No.1/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/government-actuarys-department-procuring-our-services 13:56 Further links and guidance have been added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-mccluskey-speech-on-ai-for-clean-energy-vision 13:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/economic-secretary-to-the-treasury-speech-at-uk-finance 13:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/plan-technology-for-your-school 13:51 Updated to advise that multi-academy trusts can submit self-assessments for more than one school at a time and advises who may find the service helpful.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges 13:43 Cyber security: core standard – Link to The Department for Education Cyber Security Hub added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-xi-of-china-8-september-2026 13:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/devon-taxi-driver-who-bought-turkish-flat-and-pizza-oven-using-fraudulent-covid-loans-ordered-to-repay-more-than-60000 13:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:34 Thirty new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 7 September 2026. One new case has been confirmed in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-two-state-solution 13:31 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 13:27 Challenger Building Services Ltd, McGoff Construction Limited and Rollalong Limited have been added to the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/counter-terrorism-international-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 13:25 Added 1 new designation under the Counter-Terrorism (International) sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/global-human-rights-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 13:25 Added 5 new designations under the Global Human Rights sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 13:25 Added 5 new designations under the Global Human Rights sanctions regime and 1 new designation under the Counter-Terrorism (International) sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-get-import-duty-relief-on-goods-using-temporary-admission 13:11 The guidance has been updated with contact details for the National Temporary Admissions Section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-complete-your-self-assessment-tax-return-for-last-tax-year 13:09 The ‘How to fill in your tax return’ notes have been updated with guidance to complete the Employment pages of the tax return for company directors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/germany-knowledge-base-profile 13:08 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/retailers-target-100000-jobs-for-young-people-as-sector-joins-forces-with-government-in-major-work-experience-drive 13:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ghana-knowledge-base-profile 13:01 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/greece-knowledge-base-profile 12:58 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guatemala-knowledge-base-profile 12:47 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-cameroon 12:43 The guidance has been comprehensively reviewed and revised to reflect the current context in Cameroon.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/public-procurement-in-the-national-interest-reflections-from-the-cma 12:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/public-procurement-and-competition-supporting-growth-and-innovation 12:32 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/civil-schedules-for-2026-to-2027 12:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/vision-for-an-ai-enabled-clean-energy-system 12:13 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/proposal-submitted-for-new-yorkshire-wolds-national-landscape 12:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/great-british-railways-sets-course-for-rail-freight-growth 12:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/approved-document-l-energy-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-frequently-asked-questions 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-document-f-2026 12:00 Added revision of Approved Document F to correct minor errors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-document-l-2026 12:00 Added revisions of Approved Document L Vols 1 and 2, to correct minor errors. Added Frequently asked questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/amendments-to-approved-documents-l-energy-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-f-ventilation-circular-042026 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ai-risk-management-toolkit 11:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 11:52 New opinions 14/26, 15/26 and 16/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-dsg-deficit-management-plan 11:52 Updated to show local authorities are no longer required to maintain a dedicated schools grant (DSG) management plan.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-space-strategy-will-bolster-uk-defences-against-threats-from-space 11:52 Added link to UK Space Strategy.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 11:41 Updated information about visa requirements and the rainy season in Thailand (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-space-strategy 11:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-orbital-liabilities-insurance-charging-and-space-sustainability 11:34 Update on liability, insurance, charging and space sustainability consultation outcomes (September 2026) added

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 11:09 Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licence-conditions-policy-framework 11:09 Framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-accompanied-service-assessments 11:09 Updated: ‘Overseas Accompanied Service Assessments’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:03 River Thames: river conditions updated for Tuesday 8 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 11:03 Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccine-update-issue-375-flu-special-2026 11:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 11:00 All IPO Services, with the exception of Search For Patent, will be unavailable for planned maintenance between 6:30am to 10pm Saturday 12 September and 6:30am to 10pm Sunday 13 September 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-allocation-statement-guides 11:00 Updated to reflect funding rate changes to provide additional funding to address immediate recruitment and retention needs and for further education (FE) free meals, along with a change to the FE Teachers’ Pensions Scheme Employer Contribution Grant (TPSECG) calculation methodology.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-certain-glass-containers-originating-from-china 11:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/25: provisional anti-dumping duty on certain glass containers originating from China’ added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/attorney-general-publishes-new-guidance-to-support-lawyers-across-government-in-providing-more-solutions-focused-legal-advice 10:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/dstl-launches-new-strategic-communications-wargame 10:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/english-language-review-privacy-notice 10:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dance-and-drama-awards-guide 10:52 Updated paragraph 7.3 to state that the head of an institution is required to sign off a return and that evidence to support the data must be retained, and to clarify the method and deadline for submitting a business case for errors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-attorney-generals-guidance-on-legal-risk--2 10:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/debarment-review-service-drs 10:47 Debarment Protocol updated to v2.3

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/town-centre-premises-improvement-grants 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s71-3hj-donald-ward-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3826mqa001 10:39 The consultation closing date has been extended to 22 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe10-0dn-lincolnshire-county-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3705knv003 10:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-training-grant-for-heat-pumps 10:25 Updated the eligibility criteria and added a link to the list of training providers offering the grant.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advice-for-women-travelling-abroad 10:19 This guidance has been reviewed for accuracy, with new information about domestic abuse.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/private-individuals-employing-self-employed-workers-or-personal-employees 10:04 A link to the new guide for parents and carers employing self-employed workers or personal employees has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/counterfeit-toy-investigations-reported-by-trading-standards-rise 10:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/lowdham-grange-prison 10:00 Updated the emergency safer custody number to 01159 669 219.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trading-standards-ip-crime-survey-2025-to-2026 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/rail-freight-growth-2040-target 09:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/call-for-proposals-the-albania-reintegration-partnership-arp 09:56 A frequently asked questions attachment has been added following submitted clarification questions.

News and communications

/government/news/illegal-waste-site-at-former-yorkshire-quarry-shut-down 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets 09:49 A guide for parents and carers employing self-employed workers or personal employees has been uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/independent-medical-referees 09:44 Updated Dr Grooms location.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-backing-unlocks-167-million-of-exports-for-british-businesses-in-angola 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/great-british-railways 09:30 Latest information about Great British Railways and the public ownership programme updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carriage-of-dangerous-goods-authorisation-476 09:30 Authorisation extended to 31 August 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/component-codes-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/martin-jones-reappointed-as-his-majestys-chief-inspector-of-probation 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-pledges-winter-air-defence-package-to-boost-ukraines-defences 08:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/create-a-certificate-of-sponsorship-guide-for-business-sponsors 08:37 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 08:34 Updated the list of compatible software providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcoholic-product-category-changes-for-travellers-duty-free-allowances 07:59 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/designs-examination-practice 06:53 Part B: Absolute grounds for refusal – Section Representations and names of the Royal family updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-space-strategy-will-bolster-uk-defences-against-threats-from-space 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-07

/government/speeches/south-coast-protests 18:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-7-september-2026 17:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:33 The bluetongue cases map has been updated to show suspect and confirmed cases of bluetongue. It also shows cattle and sheep population density.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/storing-waste-pfoa-containing-firefighting-foams-and-wastes-from-their-decontamination-and-replacement-rps-376 17:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 17:05 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-programme-review-and-decisions-withdrawal-letter-to-council-leaders 17:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 17:00 Updated with details of the targeted technical consultation on UK ETS free allocation rules for hydrogen production.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 17:00 Addition of UKETS Authority communication – UK ETS Free Allocation Application Stage 2 Update

News and communications

/government/publications/miscellaneous-certificate-of-sponsorship-functions-sms-guide-10 16:58 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reporting-worker-activity-sms-guide-9 16:52 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 16:35 HRA spreadsheet updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-enhanced-interactive-dialogue-on-myanmar 16:30 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/review-of-local-government-reorganisation-launched 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes 16:28 HNES Round 13 is open to applications and will close on Friday 9 October 2026. The deadline for requesting an application space is 25 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-and-assigning-a-cos-sms-guide-8 16:15 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-it-or-software-you-need 16:12 Added OnPoint Systems Limited to the list of vehicle maintenance system providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirm-acceptance-of-studies-guide-for-education-sponsors 16:10 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leasing-for-academy-trusts 16:04 Updated following the introduction, on 1 September, of new accounting requirements for academies when they take out operating leases. This also impacts when an academy is required to gain Secretary of State for Education consent to enter into a lease.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tier-5-creative-and-sport-certificate-of-sponsorship-sms-guide-11 15:55 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hpv-self-testing-kit-instructions 15:51 Updated step 10 of the Copan kit instructions to reference a white strip (English copy only). Replaced kit components and step 10 images (all copies).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restricted-certificates-of-sponsorship-sms-user-manual 15:48 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirmation-of-acceptance-for-studies-cas-sms-user-manual 15:40 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:36 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-commercial-agency-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 15:16 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alternative-provision-free-school-revenue-funding 15:15 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-free-school-revenue-funding 15:15 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mainstream-free-school-revenue-funding 15:15 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

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/government/publications/16-to-19-free-school-revenue-funding 15:14 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/department-for-business-innovation-science-and-trade-bist-sponsorship 15:13 Updated information to reflect the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with additional information about sponsorship opportunities and a link to view live opportunities on the Events Hub.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app 15:06 Guidance about how you can use the HMRC app to manage your information, taxes and benefits has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 15:03 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Filsuvez gel; and Talzenna 1mg capsules – Talazoparib 1mg capsules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/leasehold-enfranchisement-valuation-rates 15:01 The consultation period has been extended by 4 weeks. The consultation will now close on 21 October 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/on-track-delivering-the-promises-of-the-digital-markets-regime 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ruth-evans-appointed-as-chair-of-the-gambling-commission 14:59 Duplicate text, so have cut it out.

News and communications

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 14:53 Planned downtime from 7pm on Saturday 26 September 2026 to 9am Monday 28 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sweet-chestnut-blight-identification-reporting-and-control 14:40 Added a link for the Forestry Commission map browser for users who need to see the map and map borders magnified.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-your-future-the-case-for-trees 14:39 Replaced X/Twitter link with Facebook on the HTML version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-benefits-of-woodland-creation-woods-and-water 14:35 Replaced Twitter link with Facebook link on the HTML version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sudan-country-policy-and-information-notes 14:34 Published an updated version of the country policy and information on the humanitarian situation in Sudan.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-benefits-of-woodland-creation-woods-and-carbon 14:31 Removed link to X/Twitter on HTML version. Added Facebook link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-takes-axe-to-delays-holding-back-growth 14:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ibca-community-update-7-september-2026 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-expertise-to-bolster-polish-air-defences-in-boost-to-nato-security 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/plant-your-future-top-5-reasons-to-plant-woodland 14:24 Removed X/Twitter link on HTML version of the document. Added Facebook link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restricted-certificate-of-sponsorship-sms-guide-12 14:07 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 14:05 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2777

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:05 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2879

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/multi-factor-authentication-for-uk-visa-sponsors-sms-manual-13 14:03 Updated the glossary to add one time passcode and multi-factor authentication.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 14:00 Added monthly video for August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:00 Made a variation under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/constitution-of-the-united-nations-industrial-development-organization-ms-no102026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:00 Made a variation under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/miscellaneous-treaties-2013 14:00 Uploaded [MS No.10/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ruth-evans-appointed-as-chair-of-the-gambling-commission 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/defnyddio-r-cynllun-troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm 13:56 Os bydd eich amgylchiadau’n newid – Mae’r enghraifft o fod yn is na’r trothwy perthnasol am 3 blynedd dreth yn olynol er mwyn optio allan wedi’i ddiweddaru.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 13:56 If your circumstances change – The example of being below the relevant threshold for 3 consecutive tax years to opt out has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 13:55 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2610

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3 13:47 The professional bodies ‘British Association of Gender Identity Specialists’, ‘College of Intensive Care Medicine’ and ‘Legal Humanities Association Ltd’ have been added, with effect from 6 April 2026. The name of professional body ‘Association of Local Authority Valuers and Estate Surveyors’ has been updated to ‘Association of Chief Estate Surveyors’, effective from 2022 to 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:45 Update to navigation issues. Old Windsor Lock open to navigation.

Guidance and regulation