UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-23

/government/news/new-uk-france-agreement-to-reduce-illegal-crossings 19:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/waste-carrier-fined-after-depositing-tonnes-at-illegal-site 17:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/readout-of-the-first-meeting-of-the-civil-society-council-22-april-2026 17:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/qualification-reform-hub 17:08 Added information about Ofqual’s consultation on regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statutory-document-summaries 17:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/supporting-syrias-future-guidance-for-businesses-and-aid-organisations 17:02 Amended to reflect trade sanctions lifted under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:58 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 16:55 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5584

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:55 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6705

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 16:55 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8954

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 16:55 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2737

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:55 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3225

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/national-data-guardian-statement-on-uk-biobank-data-advertised-for-sale-in-china 16:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/stability-and-lasting-peace-can-only-be-achieved-if-the-efforts-of-the-international-community-are-matched-with-action-by-all-haitian-stakeholders-uk- 16:36 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/standard-individual-export-licences-siels 16:28 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trade-sanctions-arms-embargoes-and-other-trade-restrictions 16:22 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex-gratia-medical-payments-reviews 16:22 The Ex-Gratia Medical Payments Review will close on 23 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/modernised-homes-for-military-families-in-woolwich-returning-from-cyprus-deployment 16:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/co16-9qg-scott-beverley-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3925mta001 16:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bd23-4lt-wayne-capstick-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3220msa001 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 16:14 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-compute-roadmap 16:11 An update to the Compute Evidence Annex. We’ve made changes to graphs and included a new HTML document with a breakdown of the changes ‘Compute Evidence Annex: changes corrected (23 April 2026)’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-turkiye-strategic-partnership-framework-joint-statement 16:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gu7-2rp-thomas-golding-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3429maa001 16:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr20-3je-richard-and-penelope-hawker-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3628mva001 16:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 16:01 Taiwan, Liberia, United States, South Korea, Pakistan, Macau updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/river-thames-lock-base-mooring-charges 16:01 River Thames: lock mooring charges updated for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-strategic-export-controls 15:58 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-for-export-licences-using-spire 15:55 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-734-mf-welfare-support-for-seafarers-and-fishers 15:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/structure-of-the-agricultural-industry-survey-notes-and-guidance 15:49 Update to the “Completing the June survey of agriculture and horticulture” section with latest guidance and frequently asked questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nationality-forms-guide 15:49 Updated ‘Returning your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)’ and ‘Travelling to and from the UK after being granted British citizenship’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rapid-transfusion-diagnostics-optimising-safety-on-deployed-operations 15:45 Added the following advise under ‘Where do I submit my proposal?’Innovators are strongly advised to submit their proposal at least one hour before the deadline. Proposals submitted close to the deadline risk encountering issues that cannot be resolved in time. Responsibility for timely submission rests entirely with the innovator, no extensions will be made. If you are having problems submitting your proposal, email us prior to the deadline on accelerator@dstl.gov.uk or call 01980 950000 option 3 Monday to Friday 0900-1200 only).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/map-the-gap-phase-3 15:45 Added the following guidance under ‘Where do I submit my proposal?’Innovators are strongly advised to submit their proposal at least one hour before the deadline. Proposals submitted close to the deadline risk encountering issues that cannot be resolved in time. Responsibility for timely submission rests entirely with the innovator, no extensions will be made. If you are having problems submitting your proposal, email us prior to the deadline on accelerator@dstl.gov.uk or call 01980 950000 option 3 Monday to Friday 0900-1200 only).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal 15:42 Added the following advise to the beginning of the page.Innovators are strongly advised to submit their proposal at least one hour before the deadline stated on the competition document. Proposals submitted close to the deadline risk encountering issues that cannot be resolved in time. Responsibility for timely submission rests entirely with the innovator, no extensions will be made.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/assessment-process-and-criteria 15:41 Revised the last bullet under – ‘Some tips to help with your submission:’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 15:41 Updated the register for this week. Added wording to clarify that we will only update the register on Thursdays where there have been updates that week.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-app-privacy-notice 15:39 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-carry-out-sanctioned-trade-through-otsi 15:35 Changes to OTSI licencing responsibilities and update on application processes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 15:33 MCA Approved Training provide list updated x 68

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:31 Upload of Appropriate Assessment under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-moldova-strategic-dialogue-23-april-2026 15:29 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 15:24 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/gambling-tax-service-availability-and-issues 15:23 Planned downtime from 8pm to 11pm on Monday 27 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/child-and-family-asye-programme-resources 15:17 Added ‘ Professional development plan: 6 to 9 months’ to section Part 3: evidence required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-vaping-duty-stamps-penalties-and-sanctions-ccfs87 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vat-payments-on-account 15:14 A Welsh translation has been added.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tra-proposes-new-measure-on-south-korean-hot-rolled-steel-plate 15:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/form-an-guidance 15:07 The process for what to do with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) has been changed from returning the document to the Home Office to the applicant destroying it.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/waste-site-clearance-underway-after-court-action 15:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mcdonalds-is-supporting-the-governments-drive-to-get-young-people-earning-or-learning 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 14:59 Updated guide B1: registration as a British citizen – a guide for British Overseas Territories citizens to provide information on how to destroy a biometric residence permit. Also updated the travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:58 Upload of Appropriate Assessment under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/brinsford-prison 14:55 Updated booking information for official visits (added email booking for face to face visits).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines 14:50 New information about risks of crime, including in public areas (see ‘Crime’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/china 14:40 Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/report-by-the-representative-on-freedom-of-the-media-to-the-osce-permanent-council-joint-statement-april-2026 14:33 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/threat-image-projection-library-software 14:18 Information altered to accommodate hold baggage TIP libraries, including a provisional Rapiscan Hold Baggage library approval.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-status-and-enforcement-action-caseworker-guidance 14:16 Updated the European Union, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens and their family members guidance to reflect changes to Home Office systems. Also been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restricted-leave-caseworker-guidance 14:06 Updated criminality in relation to section 72(2) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, and updated references to reflect the current Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rm18-8ul-thurrock-power-2-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3529mfa001 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-for-submitting-representations-or-comments 14:01 Advice and Annex A proforma updated to confirm need for informed consent for audio/ video submissions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/secretary-of-state-sets-out-policy-steers-to-ofqual 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/collections/miscellaneous-treaties-2013 14:00 Uploaded [MS No.6/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/post-16-l2-and-l3-qualifications-2027-proposed-subject-content 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/regulating-post-16-vocational-and-technical-qualifications-at-levels-2-and-3 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/high-needs-funding-arrangements-2026-to-2027 13:52 Updated the ‘SEND reform and deficit funding’ section to reference the new Experts at Hand offer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/simplified-process-for-internal-market-movements-spimm-and-uk-carrier-ukc-scheme-additional-procedure-codes 13:48 Additional Procedure Code 1RM within the ‘1 Series’ has been updated to permit the use of non-licensable excise goods and prohibit the use of the APC for goods subject to EU Deforestation Regulations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/land-use-framework 13:18 An HTML version has been added.A ‘Further information’ section has been added to the cover page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 13:18 Updated: Tain Air Weapons Range: out of hours activity

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:17 New opinion 07/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-of-state-statement-to-the-house-of-commons-23-april-2026 13:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/guidance-on-hmcts-related-suspicious-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages 13:00 updated email scams to include scams from legislation.org.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues 12:57 Planned downtime from 9:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026 has been added. You should not attempt to add import or export declarations or validate goods movement references (GMRs) during this time.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-dvsa-makes-sure-businesses-make-or-sell-safe-vehicles-or-parts 12:53 Updated ‘Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit: offences and fines’ to remove offences that are not currently in UK law.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-a-student-loan-in-your-tax-return 12:45 YouTube video links ‘Why does my tax return ask about income contingent student loans?’, ‘Why does my tax return ask about postgraduate loans?’ and ‘How do I show student loan and postgraduate loan repayments on my tax return?’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr10-4ea-bryan-bransom-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwe1623abv003 12:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trading-under-sanctions-with-russia 12:26 Updates to include Sanctions End-Use Controls and signpost to the right licensing teams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-trade-sanctions-licence 12:26 OTSI is taking on additional trade sanctions licensing responsibilities from the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-use-exceptions-and-licences-to-comply-with-sanctions 12:26 Updates to licensing team responsibilities.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/how-otsi-assesses-application-for-trade-sanctions-licences 12:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-landlords 12:22 Information about how to ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ and ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – landlords and joint property owners’ has been updated to explain the benefits of registering for the live webinar. The live webinar for ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 12:07 Added question and response regarding teachers/staff being offered antibiotics/vaccination.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sy4-4hg-hazledene-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3328mka001 12:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/make-and-manage-an-export-declaration-online-service-availability-and-issues 12:06 Planned downtime between 9:30pm and 11pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 12:03 Planned downtime from 9:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026 has been added. Declarations should not be submitted during the maintenance period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tees-valley-combined-authority-best-value-notice-april-2025 12:01 Added letter from the Deputy Director of Local Government Stewardship to the Chief Executive of Tees Valley Combined Authority.

News and communications

/government/news/baroness-stuarts-term-as-royal-mint-advisory-committee-rmac-chair-extended-for-five-months 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea-sanctions-guidance 11:50 Amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on sanctions licensing

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/central-african-republic-sanctions-guidance 11:47 Amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on trade licensing.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 11:44 Added the customer document for Winchester City Council.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/haiti-sanctions-guidance 11:44 amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-guidance 11:41 amended to clarify which DBT teams lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/afghanistan-sanctions-guidance 11:39 amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on sanctions office.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/public-hearing-application-in-the-case-of-alex-belfield 11:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 11:30 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Saturday 25 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 11:30 Updated following variation dated Saturday 25 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 11:30 Licence variation effective Saturday 25 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/entry-to-the-generic-design-assessment-for-advanced-nuclear-reactors 11:28 The GDA Entry Guidance has been updated to reflect machinery of government changes, and Section 3.6 – Business Plan Summary has been updated to reflect the publication of the Advanced Nuclear Framework.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/challenges-to-media-freedom-in-the-osce-region-uk-statement-to-the-osce-april-2026 11:25 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/introduce-or-keep-non-native-fish-lobsters-and-crayfish 11:21 Page updated to clarify what licences and permissions are needed when, and links added to the new digital form ‘Apply for a licence to keep non-native fish or crayfish’, which replaces the old ILFA1 and CRAY2 PDF forms.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/precautionary-recall-of-medication-used-for-pain-and-inflammationdue-to-incomplete-patient-information 11:19 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-keep-non-native-fish-or-crayfish 11:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/russias-war-against-ukraine-and-threats-to-osce-security-uk-statement-to-the-osce 11:17 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/economic-secretary-on-a-drive-to-help-young-people-find-their-child-trust-funds 11:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme 11:11 Automated passenger services: permitting scheme – government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme-government-response 11:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:06 New restriction notice for Reading Amateur Regatta (Sat 13 and Sun 14 June 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reading-amateur-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-bos-guidance 11:05 Updated the section on travelling to and from the UK after registering to include information for British citizens who may also hold rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/march-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 10:57 Removal of information following an incident at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Estado de México (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe6-0qh-pt-ce-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbb3903zla001 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw1-5ng-fcc-recycling-uk-limited-environmental-permit-appeal-eprbs7722idv010 10:48 IQ8/10/J Document 9: Health and Safety Executive – Reducing Risks, Protecting People: HSE’s Decision Making Process (2001) has been withdrawn from the document library at the request of the Health and Safety Executive as it is out of date. The document has been removed to prevent the risk of it being inadvertently accessed or relied upon, in line with records management and version control principles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tetanus-advice-for-people-who-inject-drugs 10:46 Information added in HTML format, content now owned and managed by UKHSA

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-legal-cost-framework 10:45 Guidance page updated to provided clearer guidance for applicants and legal representatives regarding legal costs and joining the framework. Tables for bands 3 and 4 contain updated amounts that can be claimed for consulting with counsel. A new explanation of the payment triggers for expert fees and counsel fees added to the page. Three new firms added to Annex A.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-alternative-dispute-resolution-adr 10:22 Section ‘Resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR)’ updated to explain what happens if you disagree with your offer and when you can use the ADR process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-request-a-detailed-assessment 10:22 Section ‘5. Processing times for HCRS claims’ added to guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-assessment-framework 10:22 Section ‘NF. 1. Personal injury’ updated to explain how simple interest can be applied to personal injury awards.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:20 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 23 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-and-challenge-your-central-rating-list-business-rates-valuation-register-to-use-the-service 10:20 The year ‘2023’ has been updated to ‘2026’ throughout this guidance, to reflect that all Central Rating List properties will have been given a new valuation as part of the 2026 revaluation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apha-test-fees-for-export-captive-avian-import-and-abc 10:15 Updated the Export and ABC tests price list, which applies from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-support-to-displaced-families-of-the-lebanese-armed-forces 10:10 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-ministerial-directions-to-the-regulators 10:07 Published UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Direction under section 52 of the Climate Change Act 2008 in contemplation of paragraph 37(1)(a) of Schedule 2A to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Order 2020.

News and communications

/government/consultations/nuclear-safeguards-eu-exit-regulations-2019-and-the-nuclear-safeguards-fees-regulations-2021-proposed-changes 10:07 Published government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/anniversary-statement-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-9h-lwb 10:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:03 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:03 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-statutory-notices 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-dewatering-from-excavations-to-surface-water-rps-261 10:00 RPS 261 has been reviewed and extended to 30 April 2028.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/extension-of-chair-and-3-non-executive-directors-for-gov-facilities-services-limited 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-fraud-to-the-department-for-business-and-trade-dbt 09:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/insolvency-service-joins-forces-with-crimestoppers-to-crack-down-on-rogue-directors 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:39 Added memo 06/26: The ‘Right to Try’ Regulations. Updated Chapter G1: Work Capability Assessment; Chapter H5: Unearned income; Chapter P2: Assessment for PIP; Chapter U2: ESA limited capability for work-related activity. The changes are listed in the updated summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/planning-inspectorate-publishes-march-official-statistics 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/from-service-to-global-markets-ukef-partners-with-finance-for-forces-to-support-veteran-led-exporters 09:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 09:32 Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims support has been extended to 22 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appeals-how-long-they-take 09:30 Cases decided in March 2026 data added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pj-lee-sons-limited-npswr046576-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waldersey-farms-limited-npswr046627-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-the-president-of-the-family-division-23-april-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-digital-patents-services-have-launched 09:20 Welsh translation added.

News and communications

/government/news/dna-test-identifies-essex-soldier-of-the-great-war 09:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pension-schemes-newsletter-180-april-2026 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balance-sheet-framework 09:00 Guidance on public sector data valuation and the management of debt owed to government has been included in the annex of the Framework. Chapter 9 has been edited to reflect the addition of guidance on public sector data valuation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/small-scale-abstractions-for-construction-dewatering-rps-368 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets 09:00 DBS online barring referral service guidance – HTML attachment has been created, moved from the now withdrawn Paper Barring Referral Form page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wv13-2pn-cellsafeuk-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3623mma001 08:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-next-steps-letter-to-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-council-chief-executives 08:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-next-steps-letter-to-west-sussex-council-chief-executives 08:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/frontier-technologies-powering-the-uks-digital-innovation 07:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/benefits-system-distorts-choices-at-16 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-22

/government/speeches/we-urge-the-international-community-to-remain-focused-on-supporting-progress-towards-syrias-economic-recovery-and-long-term-stability-uk-statement-at- 22:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-by-president-macron-and-prime-minister-starmer-co-chairs-of-the-international-summit-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-17-april-2026 20:57 Following publication Djibouti, Czechia, Croatia and Iraq confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-secretary-general-of-the-council-of-europe-alain-berset-22-april-2026 20:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-reiterate-our-commitment-to-an-inclusive-political-process-which-safeguards-libyas-unity-and-stability-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 18:53 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/hm-land-registry-estimated-completion-timeframes 17:23 Updated with March 2026 figures for completions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/antibiotics-and-menb-vaccination-to-be-offered-to-young-people-in-dorset 17:09 Added content

News and communications

/government/publications/ofgem-review-2026 16:45 Published the Ofgem Review final report.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-ofgem-call-for-evidence 16:45 Published a summary of responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-norfolk-and-suffolk 16:41 HTML version of government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-essex-southend-on-sea-and-thurrock 16:40 HTML version of government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-newsletter 16:36 Added May 2026 newsletter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:35 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/manorbier-range-firingflying-notice 16:33 Added May Manorbier firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/laos 16:30 Updated information about the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 16:24 updated Dartmoor May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-region-firing-times 16:23 Deleted East March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/court-orders-waste-site-to-be-cleared-after-investigation 16:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sealand-ranges-firing-times 16:19 Added Sealand April firing times and deleted March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 16:17 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 27 April to 1 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 16:14 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 04 to 08 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex-gratia-payments 16:08 Published an updated version of the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 16:03 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-education-and-skills-funding-allocations-guidance 16:00 Added ‘Advanced learner loans 2026 to 2027 allocations calculator’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/up-to-2-million-available-for-riverine-relief 15:59 Dates and relevant info updated on the one-to-ones

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship 15:45 Information included about how agreement holders claim payment for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agreements starting from 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la14-4tl-barrow-green-hydrogen-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3425mza001 15:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/approved-manufacturers-conformity-assessment 15:39 Manufacturer List Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sanctions-end-use-controls-guidance-for-businesses 15:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/companies-house-welsh-services 15:30 Contact us in Welsh – Updated the contact details to tell us you’ve encountered barriers when using our services or when trying to communicate with us in Welsh by phone or by email.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 15:27 Added guidance about applying for CSHT actions affected by existing rotational SFI actions to section 3.1 Rotational actions in the CSHT applicants’ guide. Before you can apply for CSHT you need to: • wait until the end of your SFI agreement year• make sure you have submitted your SFI rotational action declaration (RAD)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/classifying-ceramics 15:22 The sections titled ‘Ceramic tableware, kitchenware and other household articles’and ‘Ceramic toilet articles’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-portal-standard-restrictions-e-rx1 15:20 References to the electronic Document Registration Service have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-animal-medicine-adverse-event-reporting-service-launching-may-2026 15:19 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:15 UK vessel list for external waters 2026, EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 and Norway vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated, Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wood-packaging-material-for-import-and-export 15:15 Updated the definition of associated controlled dunnage: wood that supports a consignment of wood of genus or species specified under annex 7 of the Phytosanitary Conditions Regulations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/investigation-into-charities-run-by-designated-person-results-in-over-13m-redistributed-to-good-causes 15:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-stakeholders 15:04 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children a claimant has. Claimants will receive any increased payment from May or June onwards, depending on the dates of their monthly assessment period.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claiming-benefits-for-2-or-more-children 15:02 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children you have. You will receive any increased payment from May or June onwards, depending on the dates of your monthly assessment period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/susan-harris-appointed-vice-chair-of-infected-blood-memorial-committee 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-claimants 14:58 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children you have. You will receive any increased payment from May or June onwards, depending on the dates of your monthly assessment period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iraq-fatality-investigations-decisions-not-to-establish-an-inquisitorial-inquiry 14:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/renewables-obligation-to-exchequer-cost-scheme-due-diligence-and-monitoring-privacy-notice 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fishery-crrf-within-english-waters 14:36 Application form link removed because the recreational BFT CRRF application is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ordering-and-retaining-medical-certificates-of-cause-of-death-mccds 14:33 Updated box to add link to register with the NHSBSA MCCD ordering service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-clean-industry-bonus-framework-and-guidance 14:31 The CIB window is confirmed and will open on 13 May 2026 and close on 21 May 2026. Draft documents have been replaced with the final versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/northern-ireland-start-up-boost-with-new-50-million-defence-growth-deal 14:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/market-sustainability-and-improvement-fund-2025-to-2026 14:22 Updated the final reporting template to remove a merged cell that was causing copy and paste issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-22-april-2026 14:20 First published.

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