UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-13

/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme 11:45 The ERS Bronze and Silver list have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bbc-media-action-concludes-digital-media-literacy-workshop-in-isabel-province 11:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/british-high-commissioner-urges-unity-and-co-operation-in-commonwealth-day-address 11:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals 11:42 Added links to ‘Named Information Officer’, ‘Named Training and Competency Officer’ and ‘Suitably Qualified Person role’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/international-alliance-on-preventing-sexual-violence-in-conflict 11:42 List of Alliance members updated (currently 35 members).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-syria 11:42 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/nominate-someone-for-a-named-training-and-competency-officer-role 11:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/making-an-import-declaration-in-your-records 11:38 The list of ‘What to include’ when you enter details of your goods into your records has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nominate-someone-for-a-named-information-officer-role 11:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-and-energy-secretary-meet-with-fuel-bosses-in-no11-as-government-order-crackdown-on-pump-prices 11:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/get-a-certificate-of-competence-or-licence-to-slaughter-or-kill-animals 11:33 Added a link to the new online form to apply for a Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) licence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-oil-spill-in-poole-harbour-costs-company-6m 11:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-welfare-of-animals-at-the-time-of-killing-watok-licence 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-a-welfare-of-animals-at-the-time-of-killing-watok-activity-code 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nominate-someone-for-a-suitably-qualified-person-role 11:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enforcement-appeals-dealt-with-by-written-representations-taking-part 11:18 Links updated to go to the new comment on an appeal service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enforcement-appeals-dealt-with-by-a-hearing-taking-part 11:13 Links updated to go to the new comment on an appeal service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-appeals-dealt-with-by-a-hearing-taking-part 11:10 Links updated to go to the new comment on an appeal service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-appeals-dealt-with-by-an-inquiry-taking-part 11:09 Links updated to go to the new comment on an appeal service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/planning-appeals-dealt-with-by-written-representations-taking-part 11:08 Links updated to go to the new comment on an appeal service

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-support-for-improving-attainment-in-schools 11:00 Added information about the RISE Key Stage 3 Alliance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-poverty-strategy-child-rights 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/our-children-our-future-tackling-child-poverty 11:00 Added accessible versions: child friendly, easy read, audio, British Sign Language, and Welsh.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 10:56 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest 10:54 Added Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/college-for-national-security-privacy-notice 10:53 Amendments made to data collection

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:52 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 13 March 2026. Changes to the following reaches: Godstow, Cleeve, Goring, Whitchurch and Mapledurham.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contractor-flying-approved-organizations-scheme-basic-remotely-piloted-air-systems-cfaosbr 10:50 Version 2.1 of the guidance for contractor flying approved organizations scheme (basic uncrewed air systems) (CFAOS(BU)) approval has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ofsted-announces-new-pilot-to-use-more-serving-school-and-college-leaders-as-inspectors 10:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/investigations-and-decision-making-advice-note 10:47 Updated footnote 2 to reflect Ofqual’s new organisational structure.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 10:40 Removal of information about possible Mexico City airport disruption and Jalisco security incident (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/telecoms-consumer-charter 10:37 Community Fibre added to the list of signatories.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hm-treasury-market-engagement-group 10:33 Contact email address added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/minehead-coastal-defences-to-be-strengthened-with-new-rock-armour 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-the-death-or-bankruptcy-of-a-water-resources-licence-holder 10:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide 10:18 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with latest pupil movement data, introduced new format summary tables and updated the methodology underpinning the gap trend. The IDSR guidance has been updated to reflect these changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 10:18 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the latest pupil movement data, introduced new format summary tables and updated the methodology underpinning the gap trend.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-fact-finding-mission-on-venezuela 10:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/a-thematic-inspection-what-helps-women-cope-in-prison 10:10 Twelve month update to the HMPPS action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/mental-health-support-for-british-nationals-in-uzbekistan 09:54 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uzbekistan-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 09:54 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uzbekistan-list-of-medical-facilitiespractitioners 09:53 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/charities-online-commercial-software-suppliers 09:47 The list of commercial software supplier details has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/buckinghamshire-college-group-npswr046373-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-updated-selection-process 09:30 Added latest clarification questions, and replaced the project plan forms with Word versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mj-church-recycling-limited-npswr046478-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-6-march-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/foreign-travel-advice/antigua-and-barbuda 09:27 New information that it is illegal to smoke in public places (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulation-reset-to-fast-track-homes-transport-and-clean-energy 09:18 Added links to the Strategic Policy Statements.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-trafficking-people-for-exploitation-amendment-regulations 09:08 Sifting decision updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-our-nuclear-nation-government-response-to-the-nuclear-regulatory-review-2025 09:06 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/environmental-outcomes-reports-a-new-approach-to-environmental-assessment 09:02 Government response and Environmental Outcomes Reports roadmap added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/chancellor-letter-to-nuclear-regulators-and-industry 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/letter-to-the-cma-on-vigilance-for-unjustifiable-price-increases 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 08:56 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 08:56 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/petroleum-products-humanitarian-assistance-exception-notification-form 08:32 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-your-gigabit-broadband-availability 08:04 Update explaining that the page is temporarily unavailable has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 07:08 Updated Dr Naeem’s subsidiary address in Birmingham.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/overhaul-of-nuclear-system-to-speed-up-building-and-cut-costs 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/closer-ties-with-ireland-are-delivering-for-the-uk-in-a-volatile-world-as-leaders-attend-second-uk-ireland-summit 06:43 Additional business added to list of Irish companies investing in the UK.

News and communications

/guidance/check-your-gigabit-broadband-availability 00:50 Update added to explain that the service is temporarily unavailable.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-your-gigabit-broadband-availability 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-tool-for-families-and-schools-to-cut-stigma-of-child-poverty 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-gigabit-address-checker-launches-as-rural-britain-sees-surge-in-rollout-of-faster-broadband-and-mobile-coverage 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-12

/government/publications/strategic-policy-statement-for-the-environment-agency 22:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/strategic-policy-statement-for-natural-england 22:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/regulation-reset-to-fast-track-homes-transport-and-clean-energy 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/closer-ties-with-ireland-are-delivering-for-the-uk-in-a-volatile-world-as-leaders-attend-second-uk-ireland-summit 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 21:28 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5950

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 21:28 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4460

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 21:28 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3055

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 21:28 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2556

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-ambassador-meets-honduras-new-secretary-of-finance 19:57 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-at-douglas-boatyard-comment-on-proposals-to-change-the-approved-route 17:26 Page has been updated to show the Secretary of State has approved this report.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 17:00 Added a link to the UK ETS Regulating cross boundary CCS pipelines consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-regulating-cross-boundary-ccs-pipelines 17:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/case-studies/filtronic-pioneering-smarter-semiconductor-packaging-for-uk-defence 16:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/searching-detainees-at-removal-centres 16:55 The guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:53 New restriction notice for Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trials (Sun 19 Apr 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghanistan-knowledge-base-profile 16:53 Updated the information about parental responsibility in Afghanistan.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/angola-knowledge-base-profile 16:53 Updated to include information about parental responsibility in Angola.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/benin-knowledge-base-profile 16:53 Updated with information on parental responsibility in Benin.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/phyllis-court-club-spring-time-trial-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offence-response-options-environment-agency 16:50 Updated the ‘Waste offences’ offence response options document. This update relates to the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 which went live on the 1 January 2026.Added the offence ‘Regulation 115(1)(f), Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’. For the following offences we can now impose a ‘compliance notice’ as one of the civil sanctions: ‘Regulation 115(4), Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’, ‘Regulation 31(d), Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’, ‘Regulation 31(e), Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’, ‘Regulation 31(b) and paragraph 4(5) Schedule 9, Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’, ‘Regulation 31(c) and paragraph 4(5) Schedule 9, Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’, ‘Regulation 31(d) and paragraph 4(5), Schedule 9, Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’, ‘Regulation 31(e) and paragraph 4(5), Schedule 9, Regulation 121 and table of civil sanctions Schedule 13’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/upper-tribunal-tax-and-chancery-register-of-cases 16:48 Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) register of cases updated on 12 March 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/home-secretary-appoints-interim-chair 16:48 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/medical-devices-get-regulatory-advice-from-the-mhra 16:34 Updated to add new form ‘Ask for regulatory advice for medical devices’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementation-of-the-future-regulation-of-medical-devices 16:34 Updated to fix broken link (

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vietnam-country-policy-and-information-notes 16:20 Added the country policy and information note: Hoa Hao Buddhism, Vietnam, March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/directions-under-regulation-33-to-36-of-the-income-and-corporation-taxes-electronic-communications-regulations-2003 16:04 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-group-of-experts-on-belarus 15:58 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 15:57 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Gilgit-Baltistan due to reports of unrest and protests, intermittent movement restrictions, and reports of mobile and internet service outages (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/admiralty-registrar-hearing-and-trial-dates 15:50 Court lead times updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl11-3dl-deborah-reeves-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3421lfa001 15:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-employer-support-grant-guidance 15:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-training-providers 15:49 Updated ‘EYTDA: guidance for training providers’ to amend entry criteria, end point assessment delivery, Ofsted inspections and contact details and links, and updated references to ifATE which is now Skills England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-employers 15:49 Updated ‘EYTDA: guidance for employers’ to amend entry criteria, end point assessment delivery, contact details and links, and references to IfATE which is now Skills England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-anti-dumping-measure-on-chinese-tin-mill-imposed 15:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hr2-9lh-philip-harley-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3726lba001 15:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sg9-0jb-j-murphy-sons-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3929mba001 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl7-9bb-keepmoat-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3729mda001 15:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bh23-6aw-ar-christchurch-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3025mva001 15:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/esfa-subcontracting-standard 15:42 Added ‘Subcontracting standard self-assessment template’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/osce-moscow-mechanism-report-on-georgia-joint-statement-march-2026 15:42 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/devon-farmer-convicted-after-slurry-spill-kills-hundreds-of-fish 15:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ng9-6dy-ian-stacey-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3621lea001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cma-steps-up-monitoring-of-petrol-and-diesel-prices 15:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/po15-6qx-richard-paine-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3021lya001 15:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/moving-rest-of-world-sheepmeat-poultry-and-beef-to-northern-ireland 15:38 The ‘Northern Ireland sub-pot quota numbers’ document has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250150-265-267-church-road-bristol-bs5-9hu 15:33 Bristol City Council response and associated documents

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-to-finding-a-lasting-and-sustainable-solution-that-ensures-iran-never-acquires-a-nuclear-weapon-uk-statement-at-the-un-secur 15:28 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/items-prisoners-can-buy-in-prison-national-product-list 15:26 Updated to the Spring 2026 list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nuclear-decommissioning-authority-review-privacy-notice 15:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/commemorating-the-victims-of-the-armed-conflict-on-the-nistru-river-uk-statement-to-the-osce 15:24 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/tips-on-cheaper-days-out-for-families-this-english-tourism-week-as-government-celebrates-the-industrys-economic-impact 15:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-revisions-and-adjustments 15:18 The excel and opendoc attachments have been replaced with the latest editions for March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:17 Thursday 12 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/newcastle-disease 14:59 Updated to reflect that there’s now a medium risk of Newcastle disease being introduced into the UK. During 2025 and 2026, there were cases reported in Spain, Poland and most recently Germany.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/eu-transition-helplines 14:58 Updated to remove the telephone helpline for the International Road Haulage Permits team as they no longer provides service to customers by telephone.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 14:56 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/getting-a-security-code-for-govuk-one-login 14:46 Added information to tell users with a non-UK number that they need to switch to using a UK mobile phone number or authenticator app.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 14:45 ‘Removal of information on restrictions and risks of disruption, following Nepal’s election on 5 March (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-defra 14:45 Chemicals and pesticides telephone number – 0330 159 1985 removed as no longer operational.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 14:41 ATP pages updated x 46

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-measures-to-protect-candidates-ahead-of-local-elections 14:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 14:34 Guidance for SaBC & Submit a Bulk Claim User Guide has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-service-providers 14:31 Updated ‘Disability Confident: service providers list’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 14:30 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Sunday 15 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 14:30 Updated following variation dated Sunday 15 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-registered-businesses-list 14:30 The list has been updated with 8 additions and 7 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 14:30 Licence variation effective 15 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/introducing-new-criteria-for-recognition 14:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/countering-harassment-and-intimidation-of-elected-representatives 14:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/conflict-wounds-from-biology-to-battlefield-solutions 14:24 Q&A from three innovator one-to-one sessions added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:23 Update to navigation issues. Romney Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon 14:19 Addition of information about leaving Lebanon (see ‘Leaving Lebanon’ on ‘Warnings and insurance’ page). 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 14:17 Correction: You can do SFI action WBD2: Manage ditches (not WBD10) on the eligible boundaries of a land parcel entered into CSHT base actions.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 14:15 Addition of information about British nationals, including those with dual nationality, facing urgent or exceptional circumstances and needing help (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 14:14 Addition of information about British nationals, including those with dual nationality, facing urgent or exceptional circumstances and needing help (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 14:08 Updated the section on bird gatherings to show that gatherings of columbiformes, passeriformes, psittaciformes and birds of prey are covered by the general licence. Apply for a specific licence for to hold a gathering of galliformes, anseriformes and ratites.Updated the risk levels for the risk of HPAI H5 in Great Britain in wild birds and poultry.

News and communications

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-ungulates-to-the-eu 14:04 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/intellectual-property-office-new-fees-from-1-april-2026 14:04 Information has been added to sections 1 and 7.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-decision-order-letter-to-surrey-council-leaders 14:03 Updated version of the letter added.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-implementation-guidance 14:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-to-be-a-disability-and-access-ambassador 14:02 Updated to pages to reflect new recruitment campaign for an ambassador for the creative industries. Added Minister Timms as associated minister.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:01 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies 14:01 DBS Countersignatory Privacy Policy and DBS Accountable Officer Privacy Policy have been removed and replaced by new attachments, DBS Responsible Organisation Registration Privacy Notice and DBS Registered Body Registration Privacy Notice

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/buckley-hall-prison 14:00 New governor added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-a-racing-pigeon-loft 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:00 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ibca-community-update-12-march-2026 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/joint-statement-eu-uk-financial-regulatory-forum-march-2026 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/approved-premises-inspection-response-letters-and-action-plans 13:57 Westbourne House Approved Premises inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/iraq 13:53 New information that FCDO has taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw some of our staff from Iraq. Our embassy continues to operate. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/making-public-services-work-for-you-with-your-digital-identity 13:41 Added a Welsh translation of the consultation documentEdits to question number formatting

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/min-732-mf-guidance-for-shipowners-fishing-vessel-owners-seafarers-and-fishers-affected-by-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-a-tax-refund-if-youve-stopped-work-and-flexibly-accessed-all-of-your-pension-p50z 13:37 The section ‘Before you start’ has been updated to show the 4 taxable benefits when you should not use this form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:24 Two new cases of BTV-3 in England were confirmed on 9 March 2026. The cases were in Cheshire and Devon.

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-commission-of-inquiry-on-ukraine 13:12 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/access-generic-medicines-work-sharing-initiative 13:09 Updated to fix broken link (

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-responsible-organisation-registration-privacy-notice 12:46 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-registered-body-registration-privacy-notice 12:46 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hazel-dormice-survey-or-research-licence-level-1 12:42 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/great-crested-newts-survey-or-research-licence-level-2 12:39 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox11-0df-nuclear-restoration-services-limited-environmental-permit-variation-advertisement-eprpb3598dxv005 12:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hazel-dormice-survey-or-research-licence-level-2 12:35 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/white-clawed-crayfish-survey-or-research-licence 12:33 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

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/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 12:25 Creating and updating pages – Added a detail that you can only upload up to 500MB of file attachments in one go.

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/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/creating-and-updating-pages 12:25 Added a detail that you can only upload up to 500MB of file attachments in one go.

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/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-2 12:25 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

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/government/news/foreign-secretary-touches-down-in-the-gulf-to-demonstrate-support-for-regional-allies-facing-iranian-aggression 12:25 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-1 12:24 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

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/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-3 12:22 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

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/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-4 12:19 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/greater-certainty-for-british-businesses-as-national-security-investment-rules-refined 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:18 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-improving-access-to-flexible-working 12:18 ‘Make Work Pay: consultation on improving access to flexible working (easy read PDF version)’ added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:17 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/barn-owls-licence-to-survey-them-to-guide-future-development-work 12:16 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

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/guidance/defnyddio-r-cynllun-troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm 12:08 Cyflwyno’ch Ffurflen Dreth – Maeʼr rhagarweiniad aʼr adran ʼAr ôl i chi gyflwyno’ch Ffurflen Drethʼ wediʼu diweddaru i gynnwys cysylltiad at wybodaeth am gosbau iʼr rhai y mae gofyn iddyn nhw ddefnyddio Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm.

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/guidance/use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 12:07 Submit your tax return – The introduction and ‘After you have submitted your tax return’ sections have been updated to include a link to information about penalties for those required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

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/government/publications/great-crested-newts-survey-or-research-licence-level-1 12:07 Updated to make it clearer how to use an existing licence for another year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/accelerating-electricity-network-connections-for-strategic-demand 12:07 Updates to Implementation section to give clarity on timing for distribution prioritisation measures.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/board-member-appointed-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/scotland-set-for-skills-and-innovation-boost-as-50-million-defence-growth-deal-unveiled 12:00 First published.

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/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:58 The ‘Before you sign up your client’ section has been updated to include a link to information about penalties for those required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

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/guidance/sign-up-your-business-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:57 The ‘Before you sign up’ section has been updated to include a link to information about penalties for those required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/penalties-for-income-tax-self-assessment-volunteers 11:55 The guidance has been updated to include a link to new guidance about penalties for those required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. The guidance also confirms there is no penalty for the 2024 to 2025 tax year if payment is 16 to 30 days late. It further explains how to check when penalty points will be removed. If you get a penalty, the letter you receive will explain how to appeal if you disagree.

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/guidance/penalties-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:47 Added translation

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/guidance/hmcts-whos-who-war-pensions-and-armed-forces-compensation 11:39 First published.

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/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 11:37 Directory updated

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/government/news/the-14bn-opportunity-how-reclassification-can-transform-healthcare-improve-access-to-medicines-and-enable-growth 11:34 First published.

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/government/publications/hydrogen-network-code 11:32 First published.

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/guidance/the-reserve-forces-and-cadets-association-for-wales 11:29 Updated: Latest news section.

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/guidance/mhclg-records-and-information-management-policy 11:28 First published.

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/guidance/report-exports-that-arrived-or-left-a-uk-port-that-were-not-declared-in-chief 11:13 Information about the use of C1602 and C1603 forms has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/voa-integration-with-hmrc 11:12 First published.

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/government/speeches/uk-support-for-oceea-priorities-on-ukraine-governance-and-climate-security-uk-statement-to-the-osce 11:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-registration-of-imports-of-tin-mill-products-originating-from-china 11:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/11: definitive anti-dumping duty on tin mill products originating from China’ added to page.

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