UK Government advice update diffs

2025-08-31

/government/publications/msn-1883-f-amendment-5-work-in-fishing-convention-no-188-medical-examination-and-certification-for-fishers 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2025-04-05

/government/news/englands-non-woodland-trees-freely-mapped-for-first-time 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/neonatal-care-leave-and-pay-right-for-thousands-of-new-parents 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/assisted-prison-visits-form 00:00 Tax credits information removed as tax credits end on 5 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

2025-04-04

/foreign-travel-advice/burundi 23:44 Information relating to Rusizi National Park (Warnings and insurance page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda 23:39 Update relating to the Rubavu District (Warnings and insurance page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 23:32 Updated information following an earthquake in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ & ‘Safety and Security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/burundi 23:03 Latest update on the Rusizi National Park (Warnings and insurance page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 20:27 Updated the latest situation with 2 new cases of bird flu in other captive birds at premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around each premises (AIV 2025/40 and AIV 2025/41).And a 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked in the zone around a premises near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23).

News and communications

/government/news/uk-assistance-reaches-15000-people-after-myanmar-earthquake-with-further-10m-pledged 17:39 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/scottish-secretary-honours-911-victims-on-visit-to-us 17:03 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia 16:41 New information about the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (See ‘Border checks’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 16:39 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/conservation-covenant-agreements-designated-responsible-bodies 16:11 Added a new responsible body to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ppi-after-bankruptcy 16:09 Detail added to ‘If you are a former bankrupt’ section

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated 4 April

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rentcharges 15:48 Rentcharges Unit office address updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores 15:47 Updated ‘Key stage 4 qualifications and discount codes: 2014 to 2027 performance tables’ and ‘Performance points for qualifications counting in the 2025 key stage 4 performance tables’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:46 Update 04/04

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 15:44 From 00:01 on Monday 7 April 2025 the regional AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity and housing for kept birds currently in force across Cheshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Herefordshire, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Shropshire, Suffolk, Worcestershire and York will be extended to cover the counties of: Cumbria, County Durham, Northumberland and Tyneside. The England wide AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity remains in force.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/27), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 15:41 LPA hearing dates updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/avian-influenza-housing-measures-extended 15:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-circulars-2025 15:33 Housing Benefit circular: S2/2025: Housing Benefit Administration Subsidy arrangements for English, Scottish and Welsh local authorities for the financial year ending March 2026 has been added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan 15:28 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to south-western Azerbaijan (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Entry requirements’ ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/impact-assessment-calculator--3 15:17 Impact assessment calculator (reforms 2023) ODS: updated GDP deflators to March 2025 figures.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/16-to-19-education-financial-support-for-students 15:12 We have updated the guidance links for academic year 2025 to 2026 for 16 to 19 Bursary Fund, Care to Learn, Residential Bursary Fund and Residential Support Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/second-pall-mall-process-conference-in-paris-april-2025-minister-doughtys-welcome-remarks 15:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/minister-thomas-symonds-speech-at-the-uk-eu-parliamentary-partnership-assembly 15:08 Updated to contextualise external research paper on UK-EU trade volumes

News and communications

/government/news/minister-for-eu-relations-article-on-uk-eu-reset 15:05 Updated to cite research from Aston University regarding UK-EU trade volumes.

News and communications

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 15:04 Added ‘Medical Officer and Dental Officer (MODO) Bonus – FAQs’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/desider-2025 15:03 Added ‘desider: issue 197, March and April 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-pall-mall-process-code-of-practice-for-states 15:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/joint-communique-of-france-and-the-united-kingdom-on-theparis-conference-of-the-pall-mall-process 15:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-mottley-of-barbados-4-april-2025 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-large-producers-on-the-report-packaging-data-service 14:51 Removing link to the PLLP service because one of the lists is inaccurate and being updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn6-9bp-dr-nancy-stevenson-and-ms-henrietta-brocklebank-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3946kma001 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr9-4pl-bithia-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3841kea001 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl27-6qy-national-trust-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3442kta001 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta3-5ah-anthony-staple-and-2-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3844kda001 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex18-7bd-maurice-turner-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3544kea001 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba14-9bl-the-three-sleeping-bears-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epreb3748kba001 14:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex31-4lp-the-national-trust-for-places-of-historic-interest-or-natural-beauty-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3644kwa001 14:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-core-group-statement-to-introduce-item-4-resolution-on-the-syrian-arab-republic 14:31 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/kt16-0ef-envar-composting-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3221saa001 14:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licensing-policy-taskforce 14:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/consumer-protection-enforcement-guidance-cma58 14:00 Updated consumer protection enforcement guidance published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/consumer-protection-from-unfair-trading-regulations-traders 14:00 Unfair commercial practices guidance published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/direct-consumer-enforcement-guidance-cma200 14:00 Direct consumer enforcement rules published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/unfair-commercial-practices-cma207 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fake-reviews-cma208 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-businesses-need-to-know-about-unfair-commercial-practices 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consumer-protection-enforcement-guidance 14:00 Summary of responses and final outcome published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/unfair-commercial-practices-guidance 14:00 Responses and outcome published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 13:59 ULTRA tags removed from list of available tags from Countryside Services ltd as requested by the supplier

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-consents-rampion-2-offshore-wind-farm 13:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/contact-details-of-engineers-on-the-supervising-engineer-panel 13:41 Updated the supervising panel engineers contact list for March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/access-dstls-published-research 13:40 Our latest published research has been added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contact-details-of-engineers-on-the-all-reservoirs-panel 13:40 Updated the all reservoir panel engineers contact list for March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 13:19 Updated all 5 ODS attachments of lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ne68-7up-northumberland-waste-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3497zqv004 13:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/have-you-got-what-it-takes-dynamic-and-talented-people-wanted-to-lead-our-prisons-as-exclusive-leadership-programme-launches 13:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/adverse-weather-and-health-plan 13:11 Added new version of user guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/londoners-chance-to-nurture-nature 13:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/british-high-commission-accra-hosts-ambassador-for-a-day-awards 13:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/monitoring-continues-after-disease-threatens-native-species 13:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 12:53 Three new DPs have been added to the OPRED website.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-new-civil-service-jobs-for-candidates 12:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/buying-for-schools--2 12:33 Added a link to the guide on procurement in schools and trusts from the the National Governance Association (NGA).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 12:31 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7098

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 12:30 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2678

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-the-new-civil-service-jobs-for-candidates 12:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/rampion-2-offshore-wind-farm-development-consent-decision-announced 12:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/louise-smyth-cbe-ends-presidency-of-global-business-registry-network 12:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advice-note-1033-maritime-safety-information-msi-leaflet 12:20 Updated info in table 1.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/alcoholic-products-technical-guide 12:16 Section 5 – returns and payments – Updated section 5.9 with information on what to do if you owe any duty or haven’t submitted returns up to and including February 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 12:14 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/public-health-grants-to-local-authorities-2024-to-2025 12:08 Updated ‘Public health local authority allocations 2024 to 2025’. The updates reflect that the total public health grant to local authorities for the financial year 2024 to 2025 was £3.660 billion.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-health-grants-to-local-authorities-2025-to-2026 12:08 Updated ‘Public health ring-fenced grant financial year 2025 to 2026: local authority circular’ and ‘Annex E: public health grant allocations: 2025 to 2026 and revised 2024 to 2025’. The updates reflect the increase in public health grant payments to local authorities for the provision of supervised toothbrushing programmes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/gartree-prison 12:05 Non-emergency/Safer Custody phone number updated in Concerns, Problems and Complaints section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-multinational-top-up-tax-pillar-2-territories-qualifying-domestic-top-up-taxes-and-accredited-qualifying-domestic-top-up-taxes-regulations-2025 11:58 Information relating to the date this instrument was laid has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/biosecurity-guidance-for-the-prevention-of-aquatic-diseases 11:55 Added link to Biosecurity Measures page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rural-england-prosperity-fund-prospectus 11:51 We have added a new document called the Rural England Prosperity Fund: output and outcome indicators list for 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-armed-forces-compensation-scheme-and-service-pensions-order-legislation 11:40 Updated ‘The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and Service Pensions Order legislation’. Added ‘The 1920 Warrant (Royal Warrant of 2 July 1920)’ and ‘The 1921 (Officers) Order (Order in Council of 9 March 1921)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/eplontersen-approved-to-treat-adults-with-rare-inherited-nerve-disease-or-polyneuropathy 11:34 Updated to adjust small discrepancy in number who took part in clinical trial.

News and communications

/government/publications/natural-england-terms-and-conditions-for-goods-and-services 11:19 Updated terms and conditions templates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defra-terms-and-conditions-for-goods-and-services 11:17 Updated terms and conditions templates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/additional-terms-for-govuk-agreements 11:15 Update to Section 25 to confirm that Registrars can provide.gov.uk domains in compliance with the.gov.uk reseller policy

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure 11:07 Added the right to rent scheme: permission to rent guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/counting-rules-for-recorded-crime 11:00 The crime recording rules for frontline officers and staff, and the notifiable offence and notifiable reported incidents list, have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compensation-for-poor-service-a-guide-for-dwp-staff 10:54 Removed the Independent Case Examiner telephone number.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-applying-for-financial-redress 10:46 HCRS preliminary payment application form updated: clarified bank detail requirements for personal representatives, added check boxes for bankruptcy details, removed additional information requests related to IVAs and DROs, made options clearer for claimants when completing the declaration, added additional signature boxes and provided clearer guidance on required signatures for personal representatives.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirmed-hearing-loss-in-one-ear-description-in-brief 10:38 Changed lead organisation to NHS England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirmed-mild-hearing-loss-in-babies-description-in-brief 10:38 Changed lead organisation to NHS England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby-babies-in-special-care-units 10:38 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE from HTML versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/repeat-blood-spot-test-for-cystic-fibrosis-information-sheet 10:37 Changed lead organisation to NHS England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mcadd-suspected-description-in-brief 10:37 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cystic-fibrosis-suspected-description-in-brief 10:36 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Remove references to PHE. Removed PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirmed-hearing-loss-in-babies-description-in-brief 10:36 Changed lead organisation to NHS England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 10:35 Update 04/04

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pku-suspected-description-in-brief 10:35 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE. Deleted PDFs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/congenital-hypothyroidism-cht-confirmed-description-in-brief 10:35 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE. Deleted PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iva-is-suspected-description-in-brief 10:35 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE. Deleted PDFs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/msud-suspected-description-in-brief 10:35 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE. Removed PDFs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/congenital-hypothyroidism-cht-suspected-description-in-brief 10:34 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE. Removed PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-tax-exemptions-and-relief-regulations-2025 10:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/environment-agency-secures-proceeds-of-crime-award-for-313382 10:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:29 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 4 April 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby 10:28 Amended section 8 in newborn blood spot chapter (English version).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-hearing-screening-first-visit-to-the-audiology-clinic 10:28 Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE. Removed PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-innovative-devices-access-pathway-idap 10:27 Updated to add note that iDAP pilot phase and Patient and public engagement in iDAP is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/global-experts-in-nuclear-technology-share-expertise-in-cumbria 10:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/simpler-recycling-workplace-recycling-in-england 10:22 Workplace recycling rules in England changed on 31 March 2025. All businesses, charities and public sector organisations must separate their waste for recycling. We’ve updated the guidance to further clarify which workplaces must follow these rules and what waste must be recycled.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/helping-the-department-for-transport-increase-data-resilience 10:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/dvlas-top-tips-for-avoiding-scams 10:00 Added translation

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-for-making-tax-digital 09:59 A recorded webinar about what you’ll need to do to for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 09:58 A recorded webinar about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been added. The recorded webinars for an overview of the VAT late submission, late payment penalties and interest changes and how to register for VAT using the VAT1 form have been updated. The recorded webinars about penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance and the additional information form for creative industries reliefs and credits have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-looked-after-return-2024-to-2025-technical-specifications 09:53 Updated ‘Children looked after return 2024 to 2025: validation checks’. Changes are described in the document’s version history. Added 2 schema.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-looked-after-return-2024-to-2025-guide 09:53 Updated ‘Children looked after return 2024 to 2025: guide’. Changes are described in the document’s version history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu34-5jf-mrs-karen-archer-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epreb3148kza001 09:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-cote-divoire-john-marshall 09:45 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/local-net-zero-support-for-local-authorities-and-communities 09:39 Published an updated list of Community Energy Fund projects, and updated information on delivery groups.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fcerm-research-outcomes-and-impact 09:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/m28-3ly-ubu-environmental-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3498ctv004 09:32 the end date for comments has been corrected

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/burningfold-limited-npswr043989-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/childrens-homes-inspection-documents 09:30 Updated Annex A forms for children’s homes and secure children’s homes for use in inspections from 4 April 2025. Amended to improve clarity of questions on immediate notice (including additional sub-question), operating capacity and/or occupancy, sanctions and, for secure children’s homes, physical restraints and separations. Other minor amendments have been made to update references and improve question wording and table format.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/complain-about-ofsted 09:30 We’ve removed the ‘Complain about Ofsted (for events that took place before or on 4 April 2024)’ process. All complaints should now be submitted through the current complaints process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-adoption-support-agencies 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section and our policy on publishing monitoring reports. In response to the Big Listen, we have clarified the focus and principles of inspection, including children’s voices, placement planning, promoting permanence and belonging.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-boarding-schools-and-residential-special-schools 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section and the scope of aligned emergency inspections of independent schools. In response to the Big Listen, we have made a small number of changes to the inspection principles, evaluation criteria and sampling criteria that relate to improving placement stability for children and young people.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-residential-provision-of-further-education-colleges 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section. In response to the Big Listen, we have clarified the focus and principles of inspection to promote permanence and belonging.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-residential-family-centres 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section. In response to the Big Listen, we have clarified the focus and principles of inspection to promote permanence and belonging.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-residential-holiday-schemes-for-disabled-children 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section. In response to the Big Listen, we have clarified the focus and principles of inspection to promote permanence and belonging.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-childrens-homes 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section and several of the questions in sections 1 and 2 of the Annex A. In response to the Big Listen, we have made several changes to the inspection principles, evaluation criteria and sampling criteria that relate to improving placement stability for children and young people.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-secure-childrens-homes 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section, the complaints process when a complaint is received about a CQC inspector and several of the questions in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Annex A. In response to the Big Listen, we have made several changes to the inspection principles, evaluation criteria and sampling criteria that relate to improving placement stability for children and young people.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-supported-accommodation 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section. In response to the Big Listen, we have made several changes to the inspection principles, evaluation criteria and sampling criteria that relate to improving placement stability for children and young people.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-voluntary-adoption-agencies 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section. In response to the Big Listen, we have clarified the focus and principles of inspection to promote permanence and belonging.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-independent-fostering-agencies 09:30 We have clarified the list of the provider types that the SCCIF applies to, adding ‘Supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17’ in the Introduction section. We have also clarified the content of the inspection report in The inspection report section and our policy on publishing monitoring reports. In response to the Big Listen, we have made several changes to the inspection principles, evaluation criteria and sampling criteria that relate to improving placement stability for children and young people.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta2-8qy-syracuse-waste-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkb3605krv004 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ews1-professional-indemnity-insurance-scheme-departmental-minute-from-mhclg 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-evaluation 09:30 Updated UKSPF: evaluation strategy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/climate-change-and-peak-river-flows 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/coastal-morphological-modelling-for-decision-makers 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/sustainable-flood-memories 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/social-inequality-and-flood-risk 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/thames-barrier-future-closure-numbers-tool 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/the-interconnected-risks-of-flooding 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/the-levee-safety-partnership 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/flood-hydrology-roadmap 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/forecasting-floods-with-unprecedented-detail 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/wetlands-and-coastal-protection 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/working-together-to-adapt-to-a-changing-climate 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/working-with-nature-to-reduce-flood-and-erosion-risks 09:30 First published.

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/government/case-studies/mental-health-costs-of-flooding 09:30 First published.

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

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/government/news/changes-to-social-care-inspections-aimed-at-improving-stability-for-vulnerable-children 09:30 First published.

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/government/news/government-calls-last-orders-on-red-tape-choking-pubs-clubs-and-restaurants-in-major-boost-to-the-british-night-out 09:25 First published.

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/guidance/monkeypox-case-definitions 09:23 Guidance updated in line with the derogation of clade I mpox.

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/guidance/monkeypox-diagnostic-testing 09:22 Guidance updated in line with derogation of clade I mpox.

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/government/publications/community-interest-companies-how-to-form-a-cic 09:17 Updated guidance on Articles of Association schedule 3

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/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:11 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

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/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:11 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

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/government/publications/civil-procedure-rules-court-forms 09:04 Added 3 replacement forms to the injunctions section

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/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2025 09:00 New initial opinion 05/25 added.

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/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 09:00 Added OVS note 4 April 2025: amendments to import information note ABP/26.

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/government/news/second-shipment-of-vitrified-waste-from-uk-to-germany-completed 09:00 First published.

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/government/collections/death-abroad-bereavement-packs 08:45 Updated guidance for Indonesia added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/insolvency-practitioner-bulletin-3-2025-industrial-action-and-delays-to-services 08:27 First published.

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/government/speeches/current-events-in-turkey-uk-statement-to-the-osce 08:11 First published.

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/international-development-funding/georgian-municipal-elections-support 07:56 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/biosecurity-guidance-for-the-prevention-of-aquatic-diseases 07:39 First published.

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/government/news/paul-turner-sworn-in-as-international-commissioner-of-solomon-islands-scouts-association 07:35 First published.

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/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea 07:23 Updated guidance around elevated political tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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/government/publications/china-mental-health-support-abroad 07:02 Document updated

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/government/news/cma-believes-remedies-offer-in-safran-collins-may-address-competition-concerns 07:00 First published.

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/government/publications/ca38-national-insurance-contributions-tables-a-and-j 00:15 The helpbook CA38 for use from 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026 has been added.

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/government/publications/ca41-national-insurance-contributions-tables-b-and-c 00:15 National Insurance contributions tables B, C, E, I, K and S for 2025 to 2026 have been added.

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/government/news/record-139-billion-of-rd-funding-unveiled-to-boost-innovation-jobs-and-growth 00:01 First published.

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/government/news/south-yorkshire-kicks-off-125-million-plans-to-get-britain-back-to-health-and-work 00:01 First published.

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2025-04-03

/government/publications/apply-to-be-a-disability-and-access-ambassador 23:59 Content has been updated as we are looking for 3 new ambassadors, covering the banking, hospitality and insurance sectors.

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/government/speeches/aid-workers-should-not-have-to-risk-their-lives-to-help-those-in-need-in-gaza-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:22 First published.

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/guidance/warren-hill-prison 20:19 New booking number, 0300 790 0657 for both family and friends visits and legal /professional visits.

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/guidance/guys-marsh-prison 19:59 Added guidance on bringing in assistance dogs into the prison under the ‘Entering Guys Marsh’ section.

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/guidance/highpoint-prison 19:27 New visits booking phone number: 0808 168 8200.

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/government/speeches/organised-immigration-crime-summit-organised-by-the-united-kingdom-on-the-31-march-2025-uk-statement-to-the-osce 18:59 First published.

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/government/news/appointment-of-oli-de-botton-as-the-pms-expert-adviser-on-education-and-skills 18:00 First published.

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/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250077-land-west-of-high-street-stebbing-additional-documents 17:57 3 Interested Party representations added

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/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:46 Following successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Kington, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/26), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone. Please note part of the surveillance zone extends into Wales.

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/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:41 Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure notice. Outside of the existing closure times (8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm), navigation through the barge lock will only be available 90 minutes either side of high tide. This additional closure will remain until further notice. We apologise for any further inconvenience caused and will update this page with more information when possible.

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/government/news/environment-agency-grants-permit-for-whitestone-landfill-site 17:25 First published.

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/government/publications/22025-non-domestic-rating-multipliers-and-private-schools-act-2025 17:14 First published.

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/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-south-africa 17:05 Added information about what you should bring with you and updated test fees for the Intercare Century City Medical Centre in Cape Town.

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/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-old-lodge-nature-reserve-3-how-to-comment 16:57 We’ve added the link to the consultation outcome report.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/llwrs-socio-economic-fund 16:52 Updated email addressAdded link to updated funding application form

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/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 16:32 Updated the document ‘Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in disease control zones’.

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/government/speeches/regionally-led-security-co-operation-is-vital-for-peace-in-west-africa-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:27 First published.

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/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-who-is-affected-and-what-to-do 16:23 This update removes information about deadlines that are no longer relevant and adds links to more recent guidance.

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/guidance/make-a-complaint-to-the-independent-examiner-of-complaints 16:22 Updated information about the role of the Independent Examiner of Complaints (IEC) and added section about how the Office for the Independent Examiner of Complaints (OIEC) ensures its independence.

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/government/publications/packaging-data-how-to-create-your-file-for-extended-producer-responsibility 16:19 This update removes dates and deadlines that are no longer relevant.

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/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 16:10 Appeals to the appointed person diary updated.

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/government/news/sia-welcomes-news-that-martyns-law-has-received-royal-assent 16:08 First published.

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/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated 3 April

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