UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-20

/government/publications/uk-gulf-cooperation-council-free-trade-agreement-technical-note 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-gulf-cooperation-council-gcc-trade-deal-conclusion-summary 17:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/top-benefits-of-the-uk-gulf-cooperation-council-gcc-fta 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-government-call-for-welsh-organisations-to-join-veteran-support-network 16:57 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/welsh-secretary-holds-call-with-new-first-minister-to-discuss-shared-priorities 16:56 Added translation

News and communications

/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-cyber-security-speech-at-the-new-statesman 16:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/fs-sector-strategy-review-of-the-financial-ombudsman-service 16:40 paragraph 2.19 removed from consultation outcome document.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fair-processing-national-fraud-initiative 16:39 Added the document: Data MatchingUpdated the document: National Fraud Initiative privacy notice

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/authorised-use-eligible-goods-and-authorised-uses 16:35 Added: Authorised Use: Eligible Goods and Authorised Uses, version 2.24, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Removed: Authorised Use: Eligible Goods and Authorised Uses, version 2.22, dated 26 November 2025 (entry into force 1 January 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 16:35 Added: Authorised Use: Eligible Goods and Rates, version 1.24, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Removed: Authorised Use: Eligible Goods and Rates, version 1.22, dated 26 November 2025 (entry into force 1 January 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-preferential-trade-arrangements-eu-exit-regulations-2020 16:35 Added: The Canada Preferential Tariff, version 2.0, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Added: The Chile Preferential Tariff, version 2.8, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Added: The Faroe Islands Preferential Tariff, version 2.7, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Added: The Morocco Origin Reference Document, version 1.2, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Added: The Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique Preferential Tariff, version 1.8, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Added: The Tunisia Preferential Tariff, version 2.6, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-quotas-eu-exit-regulations-2020 16:35 Added: Tariff Quotas reference document, version 4.5, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-suspension-of-import-duty-rates-eu-exit-regulations-2020 16:35 Added: Suspensions of Import Duty Rates, version 3.5, dated May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026)Removed: Suspensions of Import Duty Rates, version 3.3, dated 26 November 2025 (entry into force 1 January 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/strongerstandardsand-training-toimprovebuilding-safety 16:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sr2024-no-2-using-unbound-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-in-construction 16:11 Added the charges for this permit into the ‘Details’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn33-0pe-robert-tester-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3424msa001 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr11-8re-andrew-young-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3523mka001 16:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cm9-8ej-kimberley-stephenson-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3624msa001 16:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co9-3ld-hamway-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3324mua001 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-the-uk-applying-from-overseas 15:57 Updated the section ‘If you visited a VAC to prove your identity’ as most people who make a successful application for a UK visit visa, or for most other UK vis types, will get an eVisa only.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident 15:54 Exceptional and Complex Cases Team ECCT Submission Quick Guide and Exceptional and Complex Cases ECC timelines and application guidance, have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-covid-19-inquiry-response-costs-for-quarter-3-2526 15:47 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/notifiable-diseases-poster-for-registered-medical-practitioners 15:38 Poster updated to include Hantavirus disease

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/additional-note-1-to-chapter-95-repealed-tariff-notice-8 15:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patents-hearing-diary 15:28 Patent hearing diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 15:27 Appeals hearing diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/apha-sniffing-out-plant-threats-at-the-rhs-chelsea-flower-show 15:24 Additional information added about awards the exhibit received

News and communications

/government/publications/dao-0326-spending-in-a-crisis 15:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ng34-9lz-wintercrack-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3825mea001 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-finance-return-2025-to-2026 15:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/baroness-chapmans-speech-on-transforming-scientific-discovery-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-20-may-2026 15:16 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 15:11 Added Dartmoor June firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-control-independent-panel-report-government-response 15:09 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/business-critical-models-in-uk-export-finance 15:07 Business model table updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-public-engagement-policy 15:06 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-carry-out-sanctioned-trade-through-otsi 15:05 ‘Construction’, ‘Services related to specified ships’ and ‘Procurement of services related to specified ships’ added to list of services under ‘Apply for a licence from OTSI’ heading in line with legislative changes that came into effect on 19 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/strategy-for-the-built-environment-professions-trades-and-occupations 15:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/developing-a-new-college-of-fire-and-rescue 15:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/recruitment-resources-for-initial-teacher-training-providers 14:47 Added ‘Get into Teaching event brochure’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-statement-on-the-future-regulation-of-television-electronic-programme-guides 14:39 In the ‘implementation’ section, the implementation dates have changed following the laying of relevant statutory instrument.If the EPG is provided by an existing regulated provider or a closely linked provider, they will have until 1 December 2026 (previously 1 July 2026) to obtain a licence. If the EPG is in scope because it can be accessed through a regulated EPG, they have until 1 June 2027 (previously 1 October 2026) to obtain a licence.Providers of any other service requiring a licence such as a television licensable content service (that is not an exempt foreign service) accessed via a regulated EPG, have until 1 December 2027 (previously 1 April 2027) to obtain a licence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/directory-of-legal-aid-providers 14:33 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leeds-prison-action-plan 14:25 Added the latest response letter to the independent review of progress at HMP Leeds by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (March 2026).

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-part-1-appeals 14:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/humanitarian-emergency-and-longer-term-planning-sudan-help-s 14:18 The deadline to submit expressions of interest has been extended to 3 June 2026 (previously 27 May 2026).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 14:17 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-transferring-an-appeal-out-of-part-1 14:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/broken-fit-note-system-to-be-overhauled 14:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/grave-of-officer-missing-since-1918-identified-in-france 14:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-and-national-infrastructure-projects 14:12 Added guidance on working with the Mining Remediation Authority on significant infrastructure projects in coalfield areas in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/model-notification-letter-for-planning-appeals-not-using-part-1 14:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/using-neuroscience-to-sharpen-raf-warfighting-readiness 14:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/draft-statutory-housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-operating-and-enforcement-guidance 14:10 Added Explanatory Memorandum to the Draft statutory Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) operating and enforcement guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/youth-and-expert-advisory-groups 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-census-2026-to-2027-technical-information 14:04 Added ‘School census 2026 to 2027: validation rules’ document.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/croatia 14:03 Updated information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina 14:02 Updated information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-estimated-completion-timeframes 14:01 Updated with the latest figures for registering new developments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice 14:00 This guidance has been updated based on new evidence on peak times for temperature and UV.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/representation-of-the-people-bill-policy-summaries 14:00 Added European Convention on Human Rights statement as Bill reintroduced on 14 May 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/developer-sought-to-create-1000-homes-and-thriving-commercial-district-for-nottingham-as-work-to-transform-iconic-city-centre-site-gathers-pace 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/newcastle-recruiter-made-bankrupt-after-failing-to-pay-council-tax-is-sentenced-for-covid-fraud-running-phoenix-company-and-buying-properties-while-ba 13:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hot-weather-advice-mass-gatherings-and-planning-events 13:55 This guidance has been updated using new evidence. Previous versions of this guidance stated that the hottest part of the day is between 11am and 3pm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/part-time-undergraduate-applications-are-now-open-for-2627 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/civil-service-staff-networks 13:51 Replaced the external link for ‘Christians in Government’ site with an attached version

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appeal-a-community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119 13:49 The guide has been updated to make the deadlines for appealing clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/certificate-of-lawful-use-or-development-appeals-procedural-guide 13:33 The guide has been updated to reflect that appeals can only be submitted online.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-international-strategic-framework-on-women-and-girls-2026 13:33 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dfe-update-20-may-2026 13:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/hm-government-licensing-cyber-security-tech-for-a-global-market 13:12 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/look-up-considerations-for-trade-licences-under-the-russia-sanctions 13:06 Amendments made to reflect significant legislation changes to Russia Sanctions.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/memorial-service-to-remember-infected-blood-victims 13:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-school-breakfast-programme-secondary-school-support-grant 12:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-school-breakfast-club-programme 12:52 Updated to reflect that the national school breakfast programme (NSBP) will end in July 2026. It will be replaced by the free breakfast club programme from September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/getting-britain-building-reforming-judicial-review-for-infrastructure 12:46 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/reeves-to-use-parliament-to-drive-through-power-plants-and-infrastructure 12:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/updates-on-the-move-to-evisas 12:45 Updated with information about if your passport is at a visa application centre (VAC), and if you’re making a new application for permission to come to the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/toxigenic-corynebacterium-ulcerans-animal-index-cases 12:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador 12:37 Addition of information about Colombia-Ecuador border closure and updated information on healthcare in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b66-1bs-a1-sandwell-skips-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3408lev004 12:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/june-2026-catch-limit-review 12:34 All UK sector & non-sector vessels section added to the June 2026 proposed catch limit review.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/grant-funding-competition-to-support-hmcts-digital-support-service 12:30 Added translation

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 12:28 Addition of information about Turkey-Syria border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 12:22 Removal of information about emergency measures affecting Lima and Callao regions which was declared by Peruvian Government in response to natural gas shortage.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/baroness-chapmans-speech-at-a-roundtable-session-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 12:07 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/baroness-chapmans-speech-on-mobilising-finance-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-20-may-2026 12:07 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/chancellor-protects-drivers-and-businesses-from-rising-fuel-costs 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/eskdalemuir-seismic-array-revised-approach-to-managing-onshore-wind-turbine-interference 12:00 Added links to additional documents (annexes 12 and 13) in the technical guidance, to allow respondents to independently recreate the 2026 algorithm.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/googles-general-search-services-proposed-conduct-requirements 12:00 Movement for an Open Web’s response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 11:59 New Certification Officer decision published – Barnes & Dench v TSSA

News and communications

/government/news/appointment-of-non-executive-director-to-the-department-for-work-and-pensions-board 11:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-out-how-to-register-as-a-professional-tax-agent-with-hmrc 11:47 Information has been added on the legal requirement for tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients to apply for an agent services account.Updates have been made on how to access tax adviser services within the agent services account and HMRC online services account.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-claims-and-reconciliation 11:44 Removed the ‘Mid-year funding claim user guide’ as the window has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 11:31 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 01 to 05 June 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fixed-sum-appeals-and-shortfall-evidence-processes-to-launch-for-postmasters-who-suffered-horizon-shortfalls 11:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 11:30 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 25 to 29 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-final-countdown-webinar-supporting-local-planning-authorities-through-a-critical-year 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/schools-and-colleges-apply-for-urgent-capital-support 11:24 Updated the ‘Urgent capital support: how to apply’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-start-date-notices-inquiry-hearing-notices-and-rejection-letters-published-in-2026 11:19 ROW/3349360 North East Lincolnshire CouncilROW/3367881 West Berkshire District Council ROW/3357193, ROW/3359820, ROW/3363728 Lancashire County CouncilROW/3345267 Rotherham Borough Council ROW/3346779M, ROW/3347437, ROW/3368144 Leicestershire County CouncilROW/3348735 Wiltshire Council ROW/3355199, ROW/3370751 Essex County CouncilROW/3362464 Derbyshire County CouncilROW/3365064 Staffordshire County Council ROW/3368392 Kent County Council ROW/3372610 Cambridgeshire County Council ROW/3376102 North Yorkshire Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/letter-from-emma-hardy-mp-to-alan-lovell-chair-of-the-environment-agency 11:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/legalisation-next-day-service-providers 11:10 Added 12 Apostilles Ltd to the list of providers.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:07 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 20 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sellafield-pioneers-safer-smarter-flat-pack-approach 11:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/post-16-national-insurance-contributions-nics-grant 11:00 Added ‘Post-16 National Insurance contributions grant: conditions of grant April 2026 to March 2027’ and ‘Post-16 National Insurance contributions grant allocations: April 2026 to March 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/79th-world-health-assembly-uk-statement-for-explanation-of-vote 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/hq-defence-medical-services-becomes-defence-medical-command 10:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/chancellor-commits-to-new-anti-profiteering-powers-and-fights-back-on-rising-bills 10:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co-commercial-assurance 10:55 Updated the section ‘Pipeline updates

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/social-security-agreement-between-uk-and-the-isle-of-man 10:55 Section ‘When the general rule does not apply’ in the Key information document has been amended for workers who are self-employed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2027-to-2030 10:49 Updated to reflect that the online application service is now open, and added a draft memorandum of understanding to ‘School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030 guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-school-based-nursery-provision 10:49 Updated ‘Establishing school-based nursery provision’ to reflect recent changes in the Ofsted registration process, entitlements funding and the significant change process. Added further information to support schools on their technical builds, and a link to statutory guidance on local-authority-maintained schools.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:44 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-mediation 10:42 Mediation providers list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spending-in-a-crisis 10:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:17 New restriction notice for Rowing on and Summer Eights 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/first-training-course-for-electric-propelled-vessels-gains-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-seal-of-approval 10:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:10 Boveney Lock tail pedestal is now fully operational.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pharmacovigilance-of-veterinary-medicines-in-great-britain 10:10 Updated following publication of new online adverse event reporting service. Changes made to Guideline VI – sections 2, 3, 4 and 5; Guideline III section 4.10 -updated EMA link; and Guideline IV section 4.3.1. (Product Group Code maintenance) – Where country-specific updates need to be made to products within a current PGC, details of the country/countries affected should be added in the ‘Additional comments’ cell of the applicable row.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 10:08 Reworded section for ‘Reporting an adverse event’ and link added to Additional information published on 20 May 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:03 Whitchurch Lock is now open for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vmd-launches-new-digital-service-for-reporting-problems-with-animal-medicines 10:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 10:00 Updated ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’. Added 3 new qualifications for Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service (and updated the name of 8 entries from ‘Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care’). Added 6 qualifications for Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ancestry-caseworker-guidance 10:00 Updated to reflect that all applicants granted entry clearance from 20 May 2026 will receive an eVisa only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leasehold-toolkit 09:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-the-vmd-monitors-the-safety-of-animal-medicines 09:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/science-shows-how-tackling-pollution-now-can-protect-windermeres-future 09:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 09:41 In the ‘Signatories’ section, the following Operator Signatory has been added: Sweepstarz. The following Operator Signatories have been removed: Caledonia Competitions, CJ Competitions, Football Prizes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 09:40 Octopus and shellfish infographics – 11 May 2026 published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-land-charges-migration 09:39 We have added a case study about South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council to ‘Key learnings from completed local authority migrations’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 09:37 Our Designs Service and Apply for Orphan Works Licence will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 7am to 9:30am Thursday 21 May 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yorkshire-pilot-buried-in-france-on-86th-anniversary-of-his-death 09:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80928020008000 09:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6437882 09:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/toolkit-and-guidance-for-developing-homelessness-strategies-and-action-plans 09:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-your-post-16-pathways-strategic-transition-planning-statement 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/duty-suspensions-and-tariff-quotas 09:30 The document ‘List of tariff suspensions on agricultural goods’ was added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-process-guidance-and-principles 09:30 Updated ‘Transparency of progress of the process’ to specify that the names of applicants will remain confidential.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-rsh-works 09:30 Updated with a new video – Who provides social housing in England?

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-for-road-traffic-speeds-and-congestion-series 09:30 Annual road traffic estimates pre-release access list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/post-16-pathways-implementation-plan 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/qualifications-due-to-have-funding-removed-from-august-2027 09:30 Added ‘Additional qualifications removed from public funding 2027’ ‘Guidance on removal of additional qualifications approved for public funding: post-16 level 2 and 3’ and ‘Additional 16 to 19 qualifications funding approvals update: equality impact assessment’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2024-no-2-using-unbound-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-in-construction 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/student-guide-preparing-for-t-level-industry-placements 09:30 Updated ‘Student guide: preparing for industry placements’ and added new versions of ‘Student self-assessment tool’ and the ‘Industry placement induction checklist’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shortfall-evidence-process-guidance 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/deposit-for-recovery-operators-environmental-permits 09:30 Updated ‘Waste recovery plans and deposit for recovery permits’ guidance. Added to section ‘Standard rules permit’ SR2024 No 2: using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate in construction. Removed reference to ‘if you plan to recover 60,000 cubic metres or less of waste’ in sections ‘Standard rules permit’ and ‘Bespoke waste recovery permit’ as you need to refer to the relevant standard rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t-level-industry-placements-guidance-for-providers--2 09:30 Updated ‘T Level industry placements: guidance for providers’ for 2026, to reflect a new delivery framework for industry placements. This gives providers more scope to tailor placements to their local context and the needs of their students. We have also updated the other documents on the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-unbound-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-in-construction-rps-325 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-pre-arranged-finance-paf-for-disasters-ad-hoc-statistics-release 09:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/hss-fixed-sum-offer-permission-to-appeal-process-tariff-of-reasonable-legal-costs 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-hss-fixed-sum-offer-permission-to-appeal-process 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-issues-under-review 09:30 Link to the independent Senior Lawyer’s report on handling cases with no evidence of a shortfall added. The independent Senior Lawyer is also considering the issues of delays with HSS cases. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/post-16-level-3-and-below-pathways 09:30 Removed the ‘Transition plan: to the reformed 16 to 19 qualifications landscape’ and added a link to the ‘Post-16 pathways: implementation plan’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-march-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/simple-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 09:23 Planned downtime from 9pm to 11pm on Friday 22 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-elmores-speech-at-the-global-partnerships-conference-19-may-2026 09:19 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/nhs-cost-recovery-overseas-visitors 09:13 Updated to reflect the inclusion of hantavirus in the list of conditions for which no charge can be made (schedule 1), including how charges should be treated from 1 May 2026. It also includes details about exempting overseas visitors who require schedule 1 treatment or diagnosis, where the Secretary of State has agreed or funded the means of transport to the UK for that purpose.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rough-sleeping-accommodation-programme-2021-24 09:09 Added guidance on Replacement Properties. Updated Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme: Prospectus and guidance (outside of Greater London).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 09:09 Planned downtime from 9pm to 11pm on Friday 22 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/next-steps-accommodation-programme 09:09 Letting accommodation funded through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme: guidance for local authorities and private registered providers updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-1-apply-for-a-licence 09:00 Published version 05/26 of the guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker 09:00 The guidance has been updated to reflect the implementation of the next phase of eVisa roll-out from 20 May 2026 and to provide clarification on right to work checks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-3-sponsor-duties-and-compliance 09:00 Updated to version 05/26 of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-glossary 09:00 Glossary updated to introduce a new definition of ‘operating or trading’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/keep-records-for-sponsorship-appendix-d 09:00 This version replaces version 03/25. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-for-a-healthy-life 08:56 An amended version of the PDF has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 08:50 Added a new scheduled downtime for Wednesday 20 May between 5.15 and 6.15pm.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-when-it-is-not-okay-to-start-a-new-company 08:49 Added survey and DIH return links

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-starting-again 08:44 Added survey and go back to DIH links

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/personal-guarantees 08:40 Added ‘Director information hub’ to title.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foreign-secretary-launches-new-international-coalition-to-end-violence-against-women-and-girls 08:22 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/stocken-prison 08:10 Under official visits, Monday visits have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:04 Planned downtime from 9pm to 11pm on Friday 22 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-laos 05:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 27 amendment GB2623858 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7148 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/when-someone-dies-in-singapore 03:32 Bereavement Pack has been updated to 2026’s version.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-1-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 The Document Identifier field has been updated on multiple procedure codes where reference to document code 9WKS is made.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/look-up-exceptions-to-the-russia-trade-and-transport-sanctions 00:01 Amendments made to reflect significant changes in Russia sanctions legislation.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance 00:01 This document has been amended to reflect significant changes to legislation.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regional-funding-to-train-next-generation-of-construction-workers 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/heat-network-upgrades-to-lower-bills-for-families-and-businesses 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/knife-robberies-down-by-more-than-a-fifth 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/leaking-church-roofs-to-be-fixed-and-heritage-buildings-revitalised-as-applications-open-for-48-million-of-heritage-funding 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-19

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-strongly-condemns-the-attack-on-the-barakah-nuclear-facility-in-the-united-arab-emirates-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:25 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 18:47 Updated information about ongoing protests and road blockades. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-backing-future-british-defence-unicorns-as-new-contracts-awarded-to-drive-innovation 18:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/deputy-prime-minister-global-partnerships-conference-speech-shifting-the-power-modern-partnerships-in-practice 18:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/fairer-taxes-for-high-value-homes 17:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:50 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Great Shelford, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire (AIV 2026/18) the 3km protection zone has ended and the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 17:41 New decision issued by the Certification Officer: Rawlins v BMA

News and communications

/government/publications/general-trade-licence-maritime-transportation-of-liquefied-natural-gas 17:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-an-accounts-clerk 17:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/vmd-information-hub 17:01 Updated with links to the VMD’s new online contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 16:59 Updated information on Ebola (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-trade-licence-for-sanctioned-processed-oil-products 16:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/russia-sanctions-regime-industry-and-specialist-guidance 16:58 Added General Trade Licence for sanctioned processed oil products.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2953-russia-import-sanctions 16:57 NTI 2953 attachment updated with new section added to ‘Import prohibitions’ (May 2026 update) and new insertions for: Regulation 46Z9E to 46Z9I, Regulation 46Z23A to 46Z23G, Regulation 60K and oil products processed in third countries. New attachment added to the page, providing ‘guidance on third country processed oil product measures’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-government-skills-is-changing-the-way-it-delivers-learning 16:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/historic-classic-vehicles-mot-exemption-criteria 16:51 Clarifying that vehicles are exempt from MOT testing if they are over 40 years old and have not been substantially changed in the last 30 years.

Guidance and regulation