UK Government advice update diffs

2026-01-29

/government/news/tuberculosis-notifications-in-england-stabilise-in-2025 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/schedule-14-decisions-in-2023 10:11 ROW/3358589 Central Bedfordshire CouncilROW/3359980 Cambridgeshire County CouncilROW/3371296 Nottinghamshire County CouncilROW/3368270 Calderdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilROW/3374011 Staffordshire County Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-mcdonald-speech-at-ads-annual-dinner-2026 10:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/beyond-the-headlines-why-record-lows-are-only-half-the-story 10:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/police-super-complaints-length-of-investigations-into-sexual-offences 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bus-services-act-2017-bus-franchising-creation 10:00 Guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bus-franchising-manual 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/setting-up-a-transport-safety-officers-scheme 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grey-squirrel-policy-statement 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/opportune-report-and-safety-flyer-published 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/open-standards-for-government 09:53 The “Publishing grant data” guidance has been updated to ensure alignment to the current 360Giving brand and the work that 360Giving do. Changes include updating of the 360Giving name throughout (previously was “ThreeSixtyGiving”), updating hyperlinks to ensure the correct webpages are linked, and enhancing the information provided in bullet points throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 09:51 A seizure notice added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/development-appraisal-tool 09:50 This tool will be removed on 31 March 2026. A note has been added to reflect this and a contact email provided.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-sea-an-overview-of-the-sea-process 09:47 Updated to reflect the publication of the scoping document for OESEA5. Update of recently completed papers associated with the SEA research programme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-handbook 09:47 Sections 2.3, 7.4 and 9 of the ‘Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome’ chapter and section 1 of the ‘quality assurance’ chapter updated. Section 2.3 – wording added on using early dating scans for the purpose of screeningSection 7.4 – wording updated on referral pathway for vanished twinsSection 9 – section reworded and includes the standardisation of reporting chance resultsSection 1 – wording added on governance requirements for NHS FASP laboratories

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-474-m-amendment-1-retention-of-crew-agreements-where-appropriate 09:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-lows-in-youth-justice-annual-statistics-2024-25 09:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-out-if-you-need-an-sia-licence 09:45 Amended the explanation of licensable activity covered by a security guarding licence. This previously said that “This licence does not allow you to view recorded CCTV footage”. The new explanation qualifies this, and lists the circumstances in which closed circuit video surveillance, including viewing recorded footage, may not be used.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ls25-6nf-energy-ventures-no1-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3526lva002 09:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/veterinary-medicines-digital-service 09:40 Fixed broken link to online help desk.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-5-scoping 09:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/strategic-export-controls-licensing-data 09:30 Updated link to latest quarterly licensing statistics (1 July to 30 September 2025).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-tuberculosis-in-england-national-quarterly-reports 09:30 Added pre-release access list for quarter 4 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pensioners-incomes-release-strategy 09:30 Updated the ‘Pensioners’ Incomes release strategy’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/access-to-work-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Revised Access to Work approvals statistics for factual accuracy and improvements

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advanced-customer-support-learning-and-improving-from-serious-cases 09:30 Added ‘Advanced Customer Support: Learning and improving from serious cases 2020 to 2021’ and ‘Advanced Customer Support: Learning and improving from serious cases 2021 to 2022’ both HTML and PDF versions of documents.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/strategic-export-controls-quality-and-methodology-report 09:30 Updated guidance to include up to date details on the SPIRE-LITE transition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/strategic-export-controls-licensing-statistics-revisions-policy 09:30 Updated guidance to include up to date details on the SPIRE-LITE transition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/strategic-export-control-statistics-statement-of-administrative-sources 09:30 Updated guidance to include up to date details on the SPIRE-LITE transition, including updating the limitations in how we have published the LITE data and the number of LITE licensing decisions by reporting period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-data-strategy-2023-to-2030 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/family-resources-survey-release-strategy 09:30 Page updated to include information including Children in Low Income Families (CiLIF) Statistics Development, a new additional poverty measure named ‘Below Average Resources’ (BAR) and deferral of the revised grossing factors for 2024 to 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/households-below-average-income-statistics-release-strategy 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202601-exporter-notices-and-e-alert-sign-up 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202602-updated-guidance-on-open-licence-returns 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-licence-returns 09:30 The guidance has been updated to reflect revised reporting requirements, including an updated list of OGELs requiring returns. It includes recent organisational updates, including changes to departmental names and references.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/registrar-general-quarterly-report-northern-ireland-july-to-september-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/rsh-removes-two-officers-from-allnut-mill-housing-co-operatives-committee 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/approved-premises-inspection-response-letters-and-action-plans 09:28 HMPPS inspection response letter added for Ascot House Approved Premises.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping-of-china-29-january-2025 09:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/science-helping-to-catch-offenders-and-improve-efficiency 09:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/new-homes-accelerator-programme 09:12 Link to form to apply to the New Homes Accelerator added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-support-through-the-new-homes-accelerator 09:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-accounts-return 09:00 Updated as the academies accounts return 2024 to 2025 submission deadline has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pensions-schemes-newsletter-177-january-2026 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/academies-chart-of-accounts 09:00 Updated with information that the academies accounts return 2024 to 2025 submission deadline has now passed. Academy trusts can still access the form until Friday 27 March. It will then become read-only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-academy-financial-returns-accounts-return 09:00 Updated as the academies accounts return 2024 to 2025 submission deadline has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/north-sea-future-board-terms-of-reference 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/case-studies/how-are-robot-dogs-helping-clean-up-sellafield 08:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ai-opportunities-action-plan-dashboard 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-opportunities-action-plan-one-year-on 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/secure-ai-infrastructure-call-for-information 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-than-3400-jobs-and-targeted-support-for-local-communities-to-help-tackle-the-cost-of-living-as-lanarkshire-named-latest-ai-growth-zone 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-north-sea-board-launched-to-drive-a-fair-and-prosperous-transition 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cambodia-uk-advance-trade-relations-at-the-third-investment-forum 00:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-01-28

/government/news/uk-china-border-security-deal-to-help-disrupt-small-boat-supply-lines 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/interministerial-group-on-uk-eu-relations-communique-21-january-2026 19:36 First published.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/interministerial-group-on-uk-eu-relations-communiques 19:36 Added a link to the page: Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations Communiqué: 21 January 2026

Brexit

/government/publications/policy-statement-a-roadmap-for-section-106-delivery-in-england 19:02 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/hm-land-registry-processing-times 18:00 Updated with processing times for December 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/temporary-jobcentres-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic 17:44 Updated addresses for Ashton Under Lyne, Kings Lynn and Stafford to say the sites have been decommissioned.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-pollard-speech-at-ads-annual-dinner-2026 17:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/police-grants-in-england-and-wales-2026-to-2027 17:27 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-future-social-housing-rent-policy 17:15 Outcome of the consultations on future social housing rent policy and Social Rent convergence published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/how-to-implement-social-rent-convergence 17:14 Outcome of the consultations on future social housing rent policy and Social Rent convergence published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh 17:05 Updated information about the threat of political violence and extremist attacks during the election period and that you should plan carefully and follow the advice of local authorities (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-survey-england-2025-to-2026 16:56 Updated to replace ‘Survey data return ASCS 2025 to 2026’. The file has been corrected to restore the drop‑down menus and conditional formatting on the ‘Service user data’ sheet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basic-passport-checks 16:53 The guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-to-supporting-implementation-of-resolution-2803-and-forging-a-peaceful-future-for-israelis-and-palestinians-uk-statement-at 16:53 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia 16:46 New information about temporary safety measures following severe storm (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-gatherings-licences 16:41 Clarified that you can hold a bird gathering with a mix of psittaciformes, birds of prey or racing pigeons, if you follow the conditions in the general licence. You can also have these birds at a gathering if you are granted a specific licence for a gathering of poultry and other captive birds.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice 16:12 Deleted Lulworth January firing times and added February.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-issues-new-guidance-for-people-using-mental-health-apps-and-technologies 16:11 Added quote from the British Psychological Society

News and communications

/government/publications/environment-agency-strategy-for-safe-and-sustainable-sludge-use 16:10 Added a link to the Defra consultation on sludge reform. We will review the Environment Agency strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use following the outcome of the consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria 16:09 New information around travel disruption at land border crossings (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 16:05 Added South East February firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/demolition-of-unrwa-headquarters-in-east-jerusalem-joint-statement 16:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/chickerell-firing-times 15:56 Updated February 2026 firing times for Chickerell.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/millpool-firing-times 15:56 Added Millpool February firing times and deleted December firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tregantle-firing-notice 15:55 Added February Tregantle firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/langport-range-and-dry-training-area-firing-notice 15:54 Added Langport February firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 15:53 Amended Dartmoor March 2026 firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yoxter-range-and-dry-training-area-firing-notice 15:53 Added Yoxter February firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/algeria 15:52 New information about a storm warning (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme 15:49 The ERS bronze awards list has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset 15:46 Quote added on behalf of Floods Minister

News and communications

/guidance/housing-revenue-account 15:44 Text changed in sections 2, 5 and 7 to reflect the increase in the Housing Revenue Account threshold from 200 to 1,000 homes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 15:42 Added OVS note 2026/01: Outbreak of bluetongue virus in Ireland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 15:37 Update to lock facilities. Culham Lock drinking water tap currently out of service until further notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vtq-ao-centre-relationships-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 15:37 The column CentreURN column will now accepted 7 digits, rather than 6 digits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/improving-the-energy-efficiency-of-socially-rented-homes-in-england 15:32 Added summary of consultation responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/living-in-luxembourg 15:30 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/liz-kendalls-speech-at-bloomberg 15:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/consultation-on-a-reformed-decent-homes-standard-for-social-and-privately-rented-homes 15:25 Added government response, policy statement, and impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/common-law-claims-policy-division 15:19 Updated ‘TMS Davies Group’ contact details on ‘What we do and the types of claims we handle’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivering-a-decade-of-renewal-for-social-and-affordable-housing 15:15 Added January 2026 progress update.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:10 Wednesday 28 January 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dcms-youth-team 15:09 The content has been updated to reflect the launch of the National Youth Strategy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/set-up-a-limited-company-and-register-for-corporation-tax-service-availability-and-issues 14:53 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 30 January 2026 to 9am on Monday 2 February 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 14:51 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset 14:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/medicines-that-cannot-be-parallel-exported-from-the-uk 14:47 Updated to add: Co-codamol (strength: 30mg/500mg; pharmaceutical form: all).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 14:44 Added the customer document for St Helens Borough Council.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta3-6pz-anthony-tozer-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3121lwa001 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr14-0rp-pendarves-mill-management-co-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3527lja001 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kt18-6dz-david-preedy-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3620mva001 14:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr14-6sd-susie-goodman-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3520mva001 14:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fisheries-bilateral-agreement-with-the-faroe-islands-for-2026 14:25 Technical Annexes 2026 has been added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fisheries-bilateral-agreement-with-the-faroe-islands-for-north-east-atlantic-mackerel-in-2026 14:25 Added ‘Agreed record of fisheries consultations between the Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom for North-East Atlantic mackerel fishing in 2026 – 26 Jan 2026’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-ambassador-attends-inauguration-of-honduras-new-president 14:24 Added translation

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250139-castle-house-brentry-avenue-bristol-bs5-0dl 14:23 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 14:22 List of featured recalls and alerts updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 14:06 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 2 to 6 February 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 14:05 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 9 to 13 February 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-appeals-and-penalties 13:59 The ‘Sanctions administration charge’ amount for all other sanctions has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 13:59 Added new secondary tags for Shearwell Data Ltd BOS Dual EID and Datamars UHF Z2 Large Flag.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-state-pension-if-you-live-abroad 13:49 Replaced IPC1349 forms with updated versions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crescent-moon-visibility-for-march-2026 13:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crescent-moon-visibility-for-may-2026 13:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crescent-moon-visibility-for-february-2026 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-united-kingdom-italian-republic-bilateral-justice-relationship 13:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/transport-and-transport-technology-public-attitudes-tracker 13:26 2025 spring wave research added plus final report, data set, dictionary and tables for the Autumn 2024 wave updated to correct the combined variable for questions B2 and B39b concerning disability and long-standing health problems.

COVID-19

/government/publications/operating-within-counter-terrorism-legislation 13:26 Updated link to the UK Sanctions List.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 13:23 Revision to approved DP

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-use-the-uk-sanctions-list 13:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-anti-dumping-duty-on-biodiesel-from-canada-and-usa 13:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/06: anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel products from United States of America (including biodiesel products consigned from Canada)’ added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-countervailing-duty-on-biodiesel-from-canada-and-usa 13:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/07: countervailing duty on imports of biodiesel products from United States of America (including biodiesel products consigned from Canada)’ added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/search-for-britains-next-defence-unicorn-kicks-off-with-new-20-million-fund 12:57 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-for-the-construction-industry-scheme 12:56 The links have been updated for recorded webinars on ‘Construction Industry Scheme for contractors’, ‘Construction Industry Scheme for subcontractors’ and ‘VAT reverse charge for construction services’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/solas-container-weight-method-2-mca-approved-weighing 12:56 Renewed VGM – Expiring January 2029: 039, 536, 908VGM 653 address amended

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/high-value-dealers-art-market-participants-guidance 12:52 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-insolvency-practitioners 12:50 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-letting-agents 12:50 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-ransomware 12:49 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-russia 12:49 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-charities 12:48 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-importers-and-exporters 12:47 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-28-january-2026--2 12:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-libya 12:44 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-maritime-shipping 12:42 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-general-guidance 12:39 Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-lebanese-chamber-of-commerce-launched 12:36 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/proscribed-terror-groups-or-organisations--2 12:28 Link to the UK Sanctions List updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-to-the-council-housebuilding-support-fund 12:27 Contact details updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-customs-training-providers 12:26 The customs training providers list has been updated with two amendments and one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 12:12 In the ‘Signatories’ section, additional Operator Signatories and Other Relevant Signatories have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar 12:08 Addition of information to reflect end of the military regime’s elections and lifting of city-wide curfew in Yangon (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-or-renew-your-money-laundering-supervision-with-hmrc 12:08 The embedded video ‘How do I register for anti-money laundering supervision?’ has been removed from the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tax-free-savings-newsletter-20 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-draft-central-rating-list-2026-for-england-and-wales 12:00 Replaced the England pdf.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:56 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:41 Update to navigation issue. To facilitate Bell Weir refurbishment, from 9 Feb 2026, contractors will be setting up equipment around Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. Boaters to maintain lookout for ad hoc restrictions to navigation channel and navigate with caution in Bell Weir reach.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clade-i-mpox-affected-countries 11:41 Added banner linking to WHO global mpox trends dashboard.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/antenatal-and-newborn-screening-laboratory-quality-assurance 11:41 Uploaded UKAS laboratory requirements for 2026.The introduction has been updated to replace references to PHE with NHSE.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 11:40 Removed banner referring to Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia as the outbreak is now over.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/section-106-affordable-housing-clearing-service-privacy-policy 11:39 We may share analysis of the Section 106 Affordable Housing Clearing Service with the Greater London Authority in addition to Homes England’s sponsor department, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/low-pay-commission-regional-visits-2026 11:39 The order of the LPC’s visits has changed. The Blackpool visit will now take place on 15-16 April, while the Aberdeen visit will take place on 13-14 May.

News and communications

/government/news/could-sleep-app-data-help-identify-respiratory-disease-trends-in-england 11:38 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/register-to-sell-and-buy-section-106-affordable-homes 11:35 The Section 106 Affordable Housing Clearing Service now includes London.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 11:28 Updated Ethiopia information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-kenya 11:11 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gigabit-broadband-voucher-scheme-information 11:11 Link to GBVS Beneficiary Terms and Conditions added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/infection-control-in-prisons-and-places-of-detention 11:11 Rebranded guidance to UKHSA guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/acmd-announces-decision-on-the-classification-of-ketamine 11:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/proving-your-identity-with-govuk-one-login-by-answering-security-questions 11:02 Added guidance about what to do if you think a correct answer about your Personal Independent Payment has not been accepted.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/seafarers-medical-certification-guidance 11:00 Added the seafarer medical email address.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 11:00 Updated Ethiopia information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-anti-dumping-duty-on-hot-rolled-iron-and-steel-bars-and-rods-in-coils-from-china 11:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/05: anti-dumping duty on wire rod products originating from China’ added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/govuk-one-login-privacy-notice 10:57 Added information to sections 2.2, 11 and 12 about information we collect, share and store when you prove your identity by answering security questions based on information held by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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/government/publications/letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-regarding-windsor-framework-decision-under-schedule-6b-northern-ireland-act-1998 10:57 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 10:52 updated link

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reviewing-the-law-for-powered-mobility-devices 10:50 Consultation closing date extended to 22 April 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:46 River Thames: river conditions updated for Wednesday 28 January 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-saves-300-jobs-on-the-isle-of-wight 10:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/updating-the-windsor-framework-joint-committee-decision 10:42 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 10:40 Update 01 February 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/stafford-prison 10:38 Added links to Stafford family strategy, under Support for family and friends section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/stoke-heath-prison 10:38 Added links to Stoke Heath family strategy, under the Support for family and friends section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/swinfen-hall-prison 10:38 Added links to Swinfen Hall family strategy, under the Support for family and friends section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/featherstone-prison 10:38 Added links to Featherstone family strategy, under the Support for family and friends section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/birmingham-prison 10:37 Added links to Birmingham family strategy, under the Support for family and friends section.

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/guidance/sudbury-prison 10:37 Added links to Sudbury family strategy, under the Support for family and friends section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-in-touch-with-us 10:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/birmingham-prison-families-and-significant-others-strategy 10:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/stoke-heath-prison-families-and-significant-others-strategy 10:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sudbury-prison-families-and-significant-others-strategy 10:33 First published.

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/guidance/swinfen-hall-prison-families-and-significant-others-strategy 10:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/featherstone-prison-families-and-significant-others-strategy 10:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/stafford-prison-families-and-significant-others-strategy 10:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/30-million-boost-for-coastal-communities-adapting-to-eroding-shores 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/nipah-virus-epidemiology-outbreaks-and-guidance 10:24 Updated the title for Figure 1 to clarify that data is since 1999.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capture-redress-scheme-independent-panel-and-panel-chair-privacy-notice 10:23 Sophie Cartwright KC was added to the list of who will process your personal data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukaea-procurement-pipeline 10:23 Procurement pipeline has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-land-charges-local-authority-pre-digitisation-and-migration-guide 10:22 A general update to reflect current terminology and processes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/designated-days-for-union-flag-flying 10:18 Updated page with 2026 dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/loughborough-director-who-transferred-funds-to-montenegro-account-despite-owing-millions-to-hmrc-is-disqualified 10:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/british-embassy-tokyos-musubi-initiative-partners-with-lfc-foundation-to-support-japanese-youth 10:04 Added translation

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/cma-proposes-package-of-measures-to-improve-google-search-services-in-uk 10:04 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia 10:02 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to parts of Ethiopia. Information that on 26 January 2026, the Ethiopian government and WHO officially declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/entering-the-uk-exemptions-to-controls 10:00 Update on transition to digital record of exemption from 26 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation