UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-12

/government/news/appointments-12-may-2026 21:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 18:45 Paragraph 3.3 of Acceptable Use policy updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 18:08 Added 12 May update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/uk-to-contribute-drones-jets-and-warship-to-multinational-mission-to-secure-the-strait-of-hormuz 18:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/borderline-products-how-to-tell-if-your-product-is-a-medicine 17:29 MHRA Guidance Note 8: ‘A guide to what is a medicinal product’ is has been replaced with a slightly amended version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/smart-data-opportunities-in-digital-markets 17:11 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/known-supply-problems-with-animal-medicines 17:09 Updated to include NDV vaccine shortage information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/governments-sovereign-ai-invests-in-british-founded-ai-company-redefining-how-medicines-are-designed 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/quality-assurance-framework-case-law 16:59 File attachment R v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and another-[2018] UKSC 47 has been uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/north-east-ai-drive-to-boost-local-skills-and-business-growth-opportunities 16:46 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/belize 16:45 New information about a State of Emergency which is now in place in some regions within Belize City and the Belize District (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/chpqa-glossary 16:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/somalia 16:38 New information about the Somaliland Re-recognition Day (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/upper-tribunal-tax-and-chancery-register-of-cases 16:30 Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) register of cases updated for 12 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-singapore 16:22 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 16:17 Added Dartmoor June firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 16:12 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revised-direction-issued-to-solihull-metropolitan-borough-council-march-2023 16:10 This direction was revoked on 30 April 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/improvement-notice-issued-to-oldham-metropolitan-borough-council-november-2023 16:08 This improvement notice was lifted on 15 April 2026.

News and communications

/government/speeches/bosnia-and-herzegovinas-future-cannot-be-held-hostage-by-divisive-politics-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:02 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/political-peerages-may-2026 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/child-death-overview-panels-contacts 15:54 Updated contact details for Berkshire, Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Bracknell Forest, Lancashire, Reading, Slough, Suffolk, West Berkshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/national-housing-bank-makes-significant-cornerstone-equity-investment-in-starlight-uks-build-to-rent-fund-ii 15:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fair-processing-national-fraud-initiative 15:50 Added the document: Privacy Notice for the NFI Social Housing Fraudulent Sub Letting PilotUpdated the section on Airbnb on the document: National Fraud Initiative privacy notice

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-fraud-initiative-pilot-data-specifications 15:49 Added the section: Social Housing Fraudulent Subletting Pilot

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 15:49 Added IW05 Shingle as a compatible land use code to action CSW12: Make room for the river to move.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/interim-measures-alarm-fund-imaf-guidance 15:29 The section on eligibility has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:28 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated, Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/termination-of-funding-agreements 15:24 Updated to improve clarity, to remove references to the now-closed Education and Skills Funding Agency, and to reflect the fact that skills bootcamp funding has moved to the Department for Work and Pensions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cnc-launch-live-well-programme 15:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-fertiliser-regulations-to-back-british-farmers-and-cut-pollution 15:11 Updated as consultation extended to Wednesday 10 June.

News and communications

/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-itt-bursary-funding-manual 15:10 Updated the details on eligibility for UK student support in the manual for 2026 to 2027. This reflects changes to the eligibility requirements for languages and physics students.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-a-student-loan-in-your-tax-return 15:04 A section for ‘Using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ has been added. The ‘If you have payrolled benefits in kind’ section has also been updated to include information about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/duty-solicitor-scheme-boundary-consultations 14:58 Lancashire and Fylde Saturday and Bank Holiday Court Duty Scheme Consultation published

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-use-online-financial-remedy-services 14:50 Updated the guidance for managing a case – contested.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-factsheets 14:42 Updated to link to factsheets published after enactment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/unknown-lanarkshire-soldier-of-world-war-two-named-following-new-research 14:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 14:30 Shared Ownership – Section 2.4 has been replaced. The new section 2.4 contains all of Homes England’s guidance on Shared Ownership valuations setting out the principles, main issues for consideration, and the discretion and options available for the various valuation scenarios. The previous resales valuation guidance (sections 5.3.37 to 5.3.39) has been removed, and appropriate amendments have been made to section 7.2 on staircasing.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/essex-and-london-properties-limited-in-liquidation-information-for-creditors-and-investors 14:22 Updated to note that the dividend process has begun and the Official Receiver has included the gazette notice and where/how to provide information.

News and communications

/government/publications/competition-innovation-support-to-operations-phase-3-cycle-7 13:53 Notice added to the competition document: NoticeThis competition document is specifically for Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 (Cycle 7), which is now closed for applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pupil-premium-allocations-and-conditions-of-grant-2025-to-2026 13:36 Added ‘Pupil premium allocations 2025 to 2026 financial year (March 2025)’ which was removed in error.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 13:36 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-solomon-islands 13:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-latvia 13:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-seychelles 13:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-4-2026-vat-liability-of-supplies-of-electricity-from-public-electric-vehicle-charge-points 13:20 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/call-for-proposals-under-uk-integrated-security-fund-on-veterans-affairs-in-ukraine 13:20 The deadline for the proposals was extended to 20 May 2026.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-for-self-assessment 13:17 Live webinar links have been added and recorded webinar links have been updated for ‘Starting your online tax return’, ‘The employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The self-employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’, ‘Other income and tax reliefs on your online tax return’, ‘Finishing your online tax return’ and ‘Your Self Assessment calculations and payments’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-statement-to-the-swiss-osce-chairpersonship-conference-anticipating-technologies-for-a-safe-and-humane-future 13:11 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/mgn-624-mf-amendment-3-carcinogens-and-mutagens-regulations-2007 13:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so51-0ls-isabel-rees-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3329mna001 13:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip7-5nr-megan-cocks-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3528mya001 13:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl14-0lf-northumbrian-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzb3891aua001 13:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fifa-womens-world-cup-2035-uk-wide-bid 13:01 The date for FIFA’s decision on the 2031 and 2035 tournament hosts has been confirmed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ne11-9hs-northumbrian-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3829pua001 12:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta7-8fl-balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3723mva001 12:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dn31-2ud-paprec-energies-grimsby-operations-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprdb3233rhs005 12:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/llw-repository-2026-environmental-safety-case-submission-guide-to-the-key-points 12:29 Page updated to remove HTML please refer to the PDF

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/community-amateur-sports-clubs-detailed-guidance-notes 12:28 Section 2.25 of ‘Read the Community Amateur Sports Clubs: detailed guidance notes’ has been updated in relation to the location condition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 12:26 FSC 491: 15 to 18 February 2027 has been changed to 22 to 25 February 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 12:24 An application to register an Instrument of Transfer was received by the Certification Officer on 8 May 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/warcop-firing-times 12:19 Added Warcop May and June firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 12:18 Updated Dr Almashharwi’s details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2026-closed 12:15 FETF 2026 applications closed at midday on 12 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-and-wayve-sign-partnership-to-accelerate-britains-self-driving-future 12:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/covid-19-loan-guarantee-schemes-repayment-data-december-2025 12:13 Section 9 of the ‘COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: December 2025’ HTML attachment was updated to include a confirmed date of 5 June 2026 for the next publication, which will include data as at 31 March 2026.

COVID-19

/foreign-travel-advice/maldives 12:11 Addition of information about diving safaris (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-targets-installed-at-holbeach-to-enhance-defence-training 12:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/time-management-team-learning-packs 12:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:04 ECCT Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/summary-of-memorandum-of-understanding-between-dbt-and-wayve 12:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/hmpps-accredited-programmes 11:58 Programmes removed: Becoming New Me +, Building Better Relationships (BBR), Horizon, Identity Matters (IM), Kaizen, Living as New Me, New Me Strengths, Thinking Skills programme (TSP).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 11:55 Removal of information about the security situation in Islamabad (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recruitment-and-placement-agencies-approved-by-the-mca 11:55 08 05 26 version added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-on-potential-modification-to-the-proposal-to-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-council-leaders 11:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-on-potential-modification-to-the-proposal-to-west-sussex-council-leaders 11:50 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 11:42 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sheep-carcase-classification 11:40 Form updated to include 2 options to apply for a beef or sheep classifier licence.Only one passport photo is required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet 11:38 Factsheet fully reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gaar-advisory-panel-opinion-of-30-january-2026-reducing-the-value-on-an-estate-for-inheritance-tax-and-avoiding-inheritance-tax-on-a-lifetime-transfer 11:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-beef-carcase-classification-scheme-work-as-a-classifier 11:33 Form updated to include 2 options to apply for a beef or sheep classifier licence. Only one passport photo is required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmpps-response-to-safety-well-being-and-hope-the-untapped-potential-of-family-contact-in-prisons 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gaar-advisory-panel-opinion-of-30-january-2026-reducing-the-value-of-an-estate-for-inheritance-tax-and-avoiding-inheritance-tax-on-a-lifetime-transfer 11:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accreditation-criterion 11:22 Technical Qualifications (within T Levels) have been added to the list of qualifications subject to an accreditation requirement, with effect from 1 June 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 11:06 Updated the DUS protocol for field beans.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/submit-your-self-assessment-tax-return-early 11:00 Updated for early filing for tax year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/accreditation-of-technical-qualifications-within-t-levels-and-other-updates 11:00 Added details of the consultation outcome.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 10:54 Added details of the appointment of the chair of Healthwatch England and of non-executive directors of the Care Quality Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-become-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance 10:49 The deadline for applications has been extended to 23:59 on Tuesday 19 May 2026. The Application Form, Guidance and FAQ documents have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-to-learn-guidance 10:47 Added ‘Care to Learn academic year 2026 to 2027: conditions of grant funding’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-april-2026 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sanctions-compliance-in-the-art-market-participants-and-high-value-goods-sector-threat-assessment 10:27 Currency value changed from 10,000 euros to £10,000.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 10:26 FAQ 137 and FAQ 138 updatedFAQ 185 added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-general-guidance 10:26 Section 6.21 amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-high-value-dealers-and-art-market-participants 10:26 Transaction values of 10,000 euros changed to £10,000.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/noise-and-vibration-management-environmental-permits 10:21 Added a link to the Environment Agency’s guidance on noise and vibration risk assessment: using the noise advisory tool (/government/admin/publications/1790649) for operators in England in the ‘Details’ section of the publication page and in the introduction of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/your-personal-information-on-the-companies-house-register 10:17 Updated information on Companies House’s review of the retention period for dissolved company records.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/searching-the-companies-house-register 10:16 Updated information on Companies House’s review of the retention period for dissolved company records.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-industrial-capacity-and-decarbonisation-com2026100 10:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/rating-cost-guide-2026 10:12 Removed reference to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/intellectual-property-office-publishes-corporate-plan-2026-to-2027 10:11 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/298905-self-assessment-filers-quick-off-the-mark 10:10 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 10:09 Decisions published:COM/3343076, Cornwall, Boscawen Cliff. Decision date: 12 May 2026COM/3371734, Gloucestershire, Highleadon Green (Laynes Wood). Decision date: 8 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-health-news 10:09 Added ‘Plant health news – April 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/direct-air-capture-and-greenhouse-gas-removal-innovation-programme-selected-projects 10:09 Published final project reports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-and-west-sussex 10:08 Added link to consultation on modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/modified-proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove 10:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/modified-proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-west-sussex 10:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-programme 10:00 Added a link to the attendance and behaviour hubs guidance for partner schools.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-programme-lead-schools 10:00 Added information on the role of the lead schools.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-guidance-for-partner-schools 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/companies-house-is-reviewing-the-retention-period-for-dissolved-company-records 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meets-to-advance-combined-operations-efforts 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 09:56 Link added to the advert for the Director of Science role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

News and communications

/government/news/innovative-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-projects-win-share-of-1-million 09:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-leaders-of-governance-for-further-education 09:41 Updated to reflect that the National Leader of Governance for further education programme is open for new applications.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:35 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 12 May 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues 09:31 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 15 May 2026 to 9:30am on Monday 18 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-of-mecfs-patients-to-benefit-from-first-genomics-study 09:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/advance-tax-certainty-service 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-an-air-pollution-assessment 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-the-get-an-air-pollution-assessment-service-calculates-emissions 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-limited-npswr045981-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dsit-compliance-with-official-statistics 09:30 Updated with revised set of document detailing DSIT’s statistical processes and policies

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-sanctions-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated various sections throughout to keep information up to date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 The UCOS background information and methodology webpage has been updated. This is in particular to update information on ethnicity data handling and methodology, update employment information given the addition of self employed info to that data. Finally, there is the change in publication frequency of the statistics from monthly to quarterly.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wessex-water-services-limited-npswr045122-application-made-to-impound-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/fs-sector-strategy-regulatory-environment-cross-cutting-reforms 09:30 Consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/document-checks-and-charges-for-carriers 09:29 Added information on ETAs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights 09:26 Added a link to the page: Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights: agenda, 13 May 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights-agenda-13-may-2026 09:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 09:08 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 15 May 2026 to 9:30am on Monday 18 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/lead-non-executive-director-and-non-executive-director-appointed-to-the-moj-departmental-board 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 08:25 Updated 6 approval dates in the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-ungulates-to-the-eu 08:19 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 08:18 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/changing-uncultivated-semi-natural-and-rural-land-when-you-need-permission 08:15 In ‘Check if you need a screening decision’: updated guidance on when you need a screening decision for agri-environment schemes (including Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-school-improvement-resources-east-of-england 06:49 Added ‘Research and evidence’ and ‘Reception networks’ sections to ‘RISE: East of England’. Updated ‘Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-test-booking-if-your-online-access-is-restricted 06:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-3-million-centre-to-help-grow-healthy-gardens 01:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-minimum-wage-information-for-employers-nmw-fs1 00:15 Guidance notes on the notice of underpayment – NMW FS3 has been updated with correct terminology for users, in line with new legislation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-steps-up-action-to-strengthen-cyber-defences-as-uk-cyber-industry-continues-to-grow 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026 00:00 Updated as the rules about who can book and manage car driving tests has changed today (12 May 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices 00:00 Updated ‘Book and manage your driving test: privacy notice’ and ‘Book and manage driving and riding tests for your pupils: privacy notice’ to reflect new rules and terms and conditions for using these services.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/whats-involved-in-being-a-driving-instructor 00:00 Updated section 5.2 (Book and take your pupils for their tests) as you are no longer allowed to book or manage a driving test for a learner driver.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-book-and-manage-driving-and-riding-tests-for-your-pupils 00:00 Updated ‘How to book and manage driving and riding tests for your pupils’ and ‘DVSA practical test business service: terms and conditions’ as car driving tests can now only be booked, changed or cancelled by the learner driver.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/end-of-the-road-for-unofficial-driving-test-booking-services 00:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-11

/government/news/pm-vows-to-tear-up-status-quo-that-failed-young-people-on-apprenticeships-and-skills 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 22:00 Added 11 May update.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/taking-part-in-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-markets 17:15 Cost Containment Mechanism figures updated for latest month.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-sanctions-iranian-targets-in-response-to-national-security-threats 17:07 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-cabinet-committees 17:04 Updated with the latest version: List of Cabinet Committees and their membership

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/common-basic-data-set-cbds-database 16:43 Updated the common basic data set (CBDS) database. The changes are listed in the version history tab.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl13-5hx-northumbrian-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzb3794ata001 16:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-factsheets 16:21 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/birmingham-public-health-laboratory-user-handbook 16:14 Added new version: Laboratory Request Form UKHSA for non-GI samples.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-financial-remedy-courts 16:11 Attachment update – Addresses for Thames Valley Court changed from Oxford to Reading

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 16:09 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 16:09 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sudan 16:07 Updated information on operations in Sudanese airports (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme-round-2-innovation-funding-competition 16:07 Published the slides from the online competition launch event.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/simpler-shared-system-for-describing-skills-needs-launched 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ln8-5lr-julie-dows-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3928mga001 15:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta21-9pf-douglas-biggs-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3628mya001 15:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/l3-4ad-the-board-of-trustees-of-the-tate-gallery-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3129msa001 15:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/llw-repository-2026-environmental-safety-case-submission-guide-to-the-key-points 15:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl20-6hw-selena-mollard-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3923mwa001 15:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/humanitarian-emergency-and-longer-term-planning-sudan-help-s 15:47 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-trust-fund-guidance-notes-for-providers 15:45 The ‘Child Trust Fund guidance notes for providers’ document has been updated to include information on how to request the withdrawal of misdirected Child Trust Fund payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-caseworker-guidance 15:44 Updated to add information about: correction to the settlement qualifying period information, clarification of transitional rules relating to the 4 April 2024 Rules changes, and clarification of CTA policy regarding switching.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-batteries-treat-recycle-and-export 15:33 In the section ‘How much it costs’ we have removed the table of charges and linked to the Waste (Miscellaneous) (England) Charging Scheme 2018 for users in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-batteries-producer-responsibility 15:28 Updated the charging information. For information on charges in England, we have linked to the Waste (Miscellaneous) (England) Charging Scheme 2018.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-appointments 15:28 The list of appointments to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/transnational-repression 15:21 Added new sections to the guidance on Keeping a record and Common Good Cyber Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 15:13 Updated list of ceased or suspended Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 15:13 Updated list of Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-service-providers 15:05 Updated ‘Disability Confident: service providers list’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa 14:48 Addition of information about Western Cape travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq12-3pr-sibelco-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3427swa001 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-strengthens-safety-warnings-for-finasteride-and-dutasteride 14:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/wf11-8dz-fcc-recycling-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3547jlv018 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biosecurity-frontiers 14:38 Frequently Asked Questions: Biosecurity Frontiers – now added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:32 Added 12 new designations under the Iran sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-france-set-to-host-multinational-strait-of-hormuz-meeting-as-british-warship-to-pre-position-in-the-region 14:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/iran-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:31 Added 12 new designations under the Iran sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 14:31 Updated the list of accredited explosives detection dog teams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/injurious-weeds-how-to-make-a-complaint 14:30 Added a link to the online form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:26 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated, Monday 11 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme 14:22 Published information about the current funding round deadlines and a survey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chevening-alumni-of-solomon-islands-charts-new-course-with-new-executive-committee 14:21 First published.

News and communications

/international-development-funding/international-growth-centre-igc-pre-qualification-round 14:19 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-action-against-russian-foreign-information-warfare 14:15 Updated to include new action against Russian foreign information warfare.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/government-correspondence-hub 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/centre-for-disaster-protection-expressions-of-interest 14:11 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-opens-uk-wide-consultation-on-redefining-gene-therapies 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 13:58 Added the PDF version of Irregular or unlawful entry and arrival.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/contracts-for-difference-contract-amendments-to-implement-clean-industry-bonus-reforms 13:50 Published the government response to the consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fcdo-areas-of-research-interest 13:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-publishes-may-review-report 13:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:32 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation