UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-15

/government/news/mhra-approves-beremagene-geperpavec-vyjuvek-for-the-treatment-of-dystrophic-epidermolysis-bullosa 19:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 17:55 Added latest update

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/consultations/amending-the-hydrofluorocarbon-phasedown-schedule 17:38 A public statement has been added to provide an update on hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) phasedown reform.   

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/ofqual-rolling-update 17:35 Added details of Ofqual’s qualification reform hub and updated entries on Ofqual’s understanding grading resources and the consultation on using formulae and equation sheets in GCSE maths, physics and combined science exams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 16:59 Notification of suspected Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belize 16:56 Updated information about the ongoing State of Emergency covering specific regions within Belize City and the Belize District (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 16:56 Deleted South East April firing times and updated phone numbers in May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/physical-and-mental-health-support-for-people-seeking-asylum 16:55 Added translation for Tigrinya.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-leaders-of-governance-for-further-education 16:51 Added ‘National Leaders of Governance for further education: assessment criteria’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:45 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz. Updated information about ongoing protests and road blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bd3-9sx-haworth-scouring-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbs6025ifv009 16:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 16:41 Updated information about fuel shortages (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-consular-and-crisis-services 16:37 Updated all sections of the privacy notice to ensure it reflects current consular and crisis services.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-issues-angus-fire-permit-variation 16:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 16:36 Updated with notification of a suspected outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-children-in-care-of-the-local-authority-caseworker-guidance 16:25 Updated to add a new section, Who can consent to cancel a passport for a child in care, to show when social services can authorise the cancellation of a child’s valid passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electromagnetic-fields 16:23 Added clarification that content reflects existing UKHSA guidance and has no new material.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-employers-that-have-signed-up 16:17 Updated spreadsheets showing list of employers that have signed up to the Disability Confidence scheme as of April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mauritius-knowledge-base-profile 16:16 Updated with information about parental responsibility in Mauritius.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-steven-gander 16:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-zealand-knowledge-base-profile 16:14 Updated the section Parental responsibility to confirm who has guardianship (parental responsibility) of children in New Zealand.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spain-knowledge-base-profile 16:13 Updated the identity documents section to explain that foreign nationals who are resident in Spain are issued with a biometric ID card called a ‘Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero’ (TIE), and the nationality section to confirm that Spain now recognises dual nationality with France.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/norway-knowledge-base-profile 16:13 Updated the birth certificates section to tell staff about digital birth registration and birth certificates, and the identity documents section to add further information about the Norway identity card.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iran-knowledge-base-profile 16:12 Updated to confirm the name on an Iranian passport must match the name on the holder’s birth certificate.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dvla-services-update 16:09 Updated planned maintenance section with service outages on Saturday 16 May.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 16:09 Updates for Nigeria, Kazakhstan and China added. Notification of suspected Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo also added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/adults-locked-out-of-learning-to-access-education-with-new-reform 16:08 Updated picture

News and communications

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 16:02 Consultation for HTLV-1 has ended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 16:02 Added the latest list of establishments for poultry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ebola-overview-history-origins-and-transmission 16:01 Notice of suspected outbreak in Ituri province added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:55 UK vessel list for external waters 2026, and EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated, Friday 15 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-will-continue-to-work-with-partners-to-deliver-a-more-peaceful-and-prosperous-future-for-the-syrian-people-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-coun 15:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/early-years-initial-teacher-training-itt-providers--2 15:50 Updated the list of providers in ‘Early years initial teacher training (ITT): accredited providers’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/farmer-fined-after-pollution-kills-a-thousand-fish 15:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hr4-8ah-stuart-perkins-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3536mzv007 15:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-technical-specifications-xbrl-and-ixbrl 15:43 The ‘Generic dimension validations’ and ‘Joint filing validation checks’ files have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan 15:37 Updated information about bringing medication into the country (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/chad 15:35 New information about border security (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan 15:35 Updated information about brining medication into Turkmenistan (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-import-of-live-amphibians-of-the-order-caudata-salamanders-and-newts 15:30 Added links to new digital versions of BSAL1 and BSAL2 forms, and removed links to old PDF versions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/change-of-name-name-discrepancy-and-naming-children-letters 15:27 Added latest information note on birth registration of children born to British nationals in Vietnam.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 15:27 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Market Rasen, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2026/16) the surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/guidance/register-an-establishment-for-quarantining-salamanders-bsal1 15:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/give-notice-about-an-import-of-live-salamanders-or-newts-bsal2 15:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 15:24 Updated Web address for Dr Olarewaju.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/population-screening-explained 15:16 Updated links to screening animations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:14 New restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Processional Skiff Event (Sat 16 May 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 15:12 ‘Your 2015 Pension Remedy, Explained – booklet’ and ‘Medical Officer and Dental Officer (MODO) Bonus – FAQs’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-become-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance 15:11 ‘DUA – Frequently Asked Questions’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/british-nationality-letters 15:10 Updated information note on confirmation of British nationality in applications for Vietnamese nationality and British citizens holding dual nationality.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wraysbury-skiff-punting-club-processional-skiff-event-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/norwich-prison-action-plan 15:08 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/windrush-celebrations-backed-with-500000-for-communities 15:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-colombia-louise-de-sousa 15:00 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/appointment-of-mo-baines-as-lead-non-executive-director 14:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/how-the-honours-system-works 14:39 Added a link to the page: Memorandum of Understanding: accessing HMRC information to assist in making ​recommendations​​​​​ about awarding honours to individuals

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:33 Made 3 variations and 1 correction under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:33 Made 3 variations and 1 correction under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvla-privacy-policy 14:12 Added text to the first sentence in the section ‘When you contact DVLA’ to include service or data protection complaints.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/afghanistan-country-policy-and-information-notes 14:10 Published an updated version of the country policy and information note on unaccompanied children.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/international-growth-centre-igc-pre-qualification-round 14:07 Frequently-asked questions document added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-2026 14:05 Update of Publication of allocation co-efficients for May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-safety-and-legal-metrology-regulations 14:04 List of metrology regulations updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/map-the-gap-phase-3 14:01 We have added: Q&As from the Launch Webinar to the Competition Document, innovator one-to-one sessions and expected parameters for ground bearing capacity

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-sand-academies-trust 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-st-clare-catholic-multi-academy-trust 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-the-chester-catholic-academies-partnership 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 13:58 Updated the request information for movement from the bluetongue restriction zone to Scotland to live form (EXD645 (EW)).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-commercial-fishery-within-uk-waters 13:57 15 May 2026 update published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nn10-0sq-biogen-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3137gfv011 13:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 13:52 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cv47-2sl-avonhouse-developments-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3423mla001 13:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/continuous-residence-caseworker-guidance 13:44 Updated to change the names of the routes to settlement, and updated the Crown Dependencies section to reflect that time spent in the Crown Dependencies (on particular grants of permission) counts towards continuous residence for Long Residence applicants.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rh19-3pg-bella-timbrell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3928mca001 13:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr17-1an-deborah-munro-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3328mea001 13:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-rights-bill-factsheets 13:42 The compensatory award cap for unfair dismissal has been updated to £123,543 from 6 April 2026, in line with the annual increase to statutory employment limits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip6-8nu-janice-thomas-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3828mra001 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta7-0ax-ben-collins-justine-mayled-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3925mwa001 13:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl30-5du-belinda-shaw-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3729mka001 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba2-7ff-retirement-village-development-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3527lra001 13:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mr-michael-godfrey-plus-2-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3822mla001 13:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 13:33 Updated the map and list of LNRS areas and responsible authorities. County Durham (3), Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin (17), and Devon (42) have now published their local nature recovery strategies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-china 13:32 Updated the address for the Shanghai International Travel Medical Center.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/better-futures-fund-delivery-partner-round-1 13:22 Published clarification questions and answers for Delivery Partner Round 1.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/certification-officers-hearing-procedures 13:21 Certification Officer’s hearing procedures updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/procurement-compliance-oversight 13:13 attachment link for PPRS scope and remit updatedold: [AttachmentLink: PublicProcurementReviewServiceScopeandRemit.pdf]new: [Attachment: PublicProcurementReviewServiceScopeandRemit_1.pdf]

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-australia-regulatory-cooperation-apply-for-simultaneous-review 13:09 Updated formatting and some minor sentences

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-switzerland-regulatory-cooperation-guidance-on-veterinary-medicines-simultaneous-reviews 13:03 Updated formatting and some minor sentences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-canada-regulatory-cooperation-guidance-on-veterinary-drug-simultaneous-reviews 12:58 Updated formatting and some minor sentences.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/better-patient-care-as-nhs-set-to-introduce-single-patient-record 12:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-pakistan 12:47 Guidance has been fully reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cardiffs-biggest-ever-jobs-fair-sees-thousands-of-young-people-connect-with-local-employers 12:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/submission-advice-for-a-veterinary-marketing-authorisation 12:40 Title of page updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/finland 12:37 Addition of information about drone incidents and updated information about the Russian border crossing (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-gatherings-contingency-plan-for-notifiable-avian-disease 12:25 Replaced the contingency plan template with the new version.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/china 12:22 New information on drone regulations in China (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/letting-out-a-self-catering-holiday-home-in-england-rules-and-regulations 12:17 Section on ‘Paying tax’ added, to state that the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax regime was abolished in April 2025, and to link to guidance on paying tax on rental income.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/chief-secretary-to-the-prime-minister-address-to-the-fda-union 12:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cma-conditionally-clears-getty-merger-with-shutterstock 12:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/windrush-day-grant-scheme-2026-projects-to-be-funded 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/connect-to-work 12:00 Updated ‘Connect to Work: Grant Guidance for England and for Wales’ Key changes are:Paragraph 20 (England only) and Annex D – reflecting new Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities eligible for an Integrated Settlement in England from April 2026Annex B – change in eligibility criteria to confirm people with No Recourse to Public Funds in the UK, but who have the right to work, can access Connect to Work.Annex E – new table which includes the total agreed volumes and funding for each area.A range of small drafting changes to ensure the document accurately reflects current policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/informing-the-mental-health-strategy-for-england 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/politics-or-hollywood 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-north-macedonia-maya-sivagnanam 12:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/military-aviation-noise-contours 11:50 Updated ‘Royal Air Force Centre of Aviation Medicine’ to ‘Royal Air Force Centre of Aerospace Medicine’ following an organisational name change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/raf-marham-military-aviation-noise-contour-report-2026 11:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-were-in-a-fight-for-the-soul-of-this-country-as-more-extremists-blocked-from-coming-to-the-uk-ahead-of-unite-the-kingdom-march 11:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sales-leases-transfers-or-mortgages-what-trustees-need-to-know-about-disposing-of-charity-land-cc28 11:32 Update to reflect the changes to leases which have come in from the Renters’ Rights Act that came into force on 1 May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hills-quarry-products-limited-npswr046568-application-made-to-abstract-water 11:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sizewell-c-limited-npswr046753-application-made-to-abstract-water 11:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 11:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2736

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sporting-events-bill 11:16 The PDF attachment ‘Sporting Events Bill – RPC opinion’ was added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/general-licence-to-move-live-animals-from-a-bluetongue-restricted-zone-to-a-final-destination-in-scotland-exd608ew 11:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 11:12 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7156

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-magenta-book 11:08 Added the document: Magenta Book: Central Government guidance on evaluation (HTML)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/infected-blood-a-service-of-recognition-remembrance-and-reflection 11:04 Updated arrivals process and livestream

News and communications

/government/publications/funding-claims-and-reconciliation 10:57 Added ‘Year end funding claims user guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-based-firms-lead-the-way-for-apache-helicopter-support-drones 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 10:35 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:32 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 15 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nrs-scheme-funding-guidance 10:24 Funding guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 10:12 New information on contact numbers for consular services (‘Warning and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 10:12 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with spring term suspensions and permanent exclusions data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide 10:11 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with spring 2024/25 suspensions and permanent exclusions data. The IDSR guidance has been updated to reflect this latest update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-an-oil-spill-treatment-product-approved 10:11 New form added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-regulations-are-now-in-force 10:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/environmental-permits-and-abstraction-licences-tables-of-charges 10:00 Updated paragraph 5a to clarify the measure of inflation relating to the annual increase. Updated the Liability section to include the new fee for intervention update. Added Part 6: charges for non-permit holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/harwich-and-dovercourt-high-school-essex-warning-notice 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-net-zero-support-for-local-authorities-and-communities 10:00 Updated the Community Energy Fund and GBE Community Fund projects lists.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/neale-wade-academy-cambridgeshire-warning-notice 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/environment-agency-charge-proposals-for-waste-crime-and-hourly-rates 10:00 Updated the final outcome of the consultation and response documents to include the waste exemptions and time and materials charges which will be implemented from 1 July 2025. We will implement the fee for intervention from May 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-support-is-huge-step-forward-for-international-fishing-safety 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/admiralty-registrar-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:53 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/support-for-missing-british-nationals-abroad-and-their-families-call-for-proposals 09:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/case-studies/dstl-backed-robotics-breakthrough-transforms-military-manufacturing 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/air-pollution-monitoring-rural-nitrogen-dioxide-no2-network 09:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/air-pollution-monitoring-automatic-urban-and-rural-network-aurn 09:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-to-transform-mental-health-care-with-new-strategy 09:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/major-shift-in-government-evaluation-as-magenta-book-is-updated 09:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hepatitis-b-dried-blood-spot-dbs-testing-for-children 09:30 Added an updated dried blood spot sample instruction sheet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-8-may-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/regulation-is-key-to-building-more-homes-says-rsh-chief-executive 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/appendix-1-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 09:26 Procedure code 6110 has been updated for ‘Holder of the authorisation identification number (DE 3/39)’ to include three additional Authorisation Types. This is in line with all other 61-series procedure codes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/visiting-the-uk-as-an-eu-eea-or-swiss-citizen 09:19 Updated information on national identity cards which are not compliant with the ICAO standards.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-service-availability-and-issues 09:11 Planned downtime from 7am to 9am on Wednesday 20 May 2026 and 7am to 9am on Thursday 21 May 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 9 schemes added, 5 schemes removed and one scheme amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/compliance-audit 09:00 The Compliance Audit programme for 2026 and 2027 has now been launched. Guidance documents and checklists have been updated to reflect this year’s programme requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 14 May 2026

News and communications

/government/publications/compliance-audit-checklists 09:00 2026 to 2027 Compliance Audit checklists have been added for schemes delivered through Strategic Partnerships contracts and those not delivered through Strategic Partnerships contracts.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/families-spared-time-and-money-during-separation-thanks-to-government-action 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/import-control-system-2-service-availability-and-issues 08:30 The service issue about the renewal of the TAPAS gate Sealing Certificate in TAPAS CONF has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kenya-medical-facilities 08:25 One more medical facility has been added

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 08:22 New DPs out for Consultation and a Close Out Report added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/adults-locked-out-of-learning-to-access-education-with-new-reform 07:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-14

/government/publications/bathing-waters-apply-to-designate-or-de-designate 22:30 We’ve updated the guidance to reflect dates for 2026 and changes to the assessment process. The application form has also been updated for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bathing-waters-list-of-designated-waters-in-england 22:30 Updated the list of designated bathing waters for the 2026 season. We’ve added 13 new sites to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/bathing-waters-proposed-designation-of-13-new-sites-in-england 22:30 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/13-new-bathing-sites-open-across-england-helping-communities-and-waterways 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/reforms-to-secure-british-borders-to-be-agreed-by-foreign-ministers-in-moldova-this-week 22:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/millions-to-get-faster-easier-access-to-government-support-with-new-ai-tool 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/appointments-14-may-2026 20:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-multinational-military-mission-for-the-strait-of-hormuz-12-may-2026 19:03 Added Czech Republic to list of signatories.

News and communications

/government/publications/conservation-covenant-agreements-designated-responsible-bodies 17:55 Added 4 new responsible bodies to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 17:34 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5959

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 17:34 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4469

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 17:34 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3064

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/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 17:34 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2565

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 17:31 New decision: COM/3371151, Northumberland, Newton Common. Decision date: 14 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 17:26 Added 14 May update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/electric-and-magnetic-fields-reducing-exposure 17:13 Re-organised page structure. No new content.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/radio-waves-reducing-exposure 17:11 Re-organised content structure. No new content.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-meters-radio-waves-and-health 17:07 Removed some paragraphs as the information is available in the main Electromagnetic fields page, and re-organised content structure. No new content.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/valour-information-and-next-steps 17:05 Added new news story updating on launch of Round 2 development funding.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electromagnetic-fields-guidance 17:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 17:03 Amended Castlemartin May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sporting-events-bill 17:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-magenta-book 17:00 Replaced the documents with the latest version:Magenta Book: Central Government guidance on evaluation Magenta Book Annex A analytical methods for use within an evaluationAdded the documents:Transparency in Government Evaluation Research (T I G E R)Test and Learn

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-multinational-military-mission-for-the-strait-of-hormuz-12-may-2026 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/flu-vaccination-in-schools 16:56 Added updated consent form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exchange-of-letters-between-the-prime-minister-and-wes-streeting-mp 16:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/more-children-eligible-for-egates-in-boost-for-families-this-summer 16:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/dogger-bank-south-offshore-wind-farms-development-consent-decision-announced 16:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/call-for-nominations-expert-advisory-group-on-future-mars-exploration-eagme 16:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 16:39 New information about the upcoming UEFA Europa League Final on 20 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homelessness-rough-sleeping-and-domestic-abuse-grant-supporting-guidance 16:30 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la2-7na-angus-fire-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprxp3832nvv004 16:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2026 16:24 Added LA Welfare Direct 5 / 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-2024 16:23 In ‘Grants for ash with ash dieback’ added more detail on what actual costs are based on and what applicants need to do with them.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cb9-7td-essex-waste-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3525lha001 16:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/control-of-explosives-precursors-in-northern-ireland 16:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-bill-abolishing-nhs-england-impact-assessment 16:12 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-structural-measures-to-icbs-and-foundation-trusts-impact-assessments 16:12 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-single-patient-record-and-information-sharing-impact-assessment 16:12 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-patient-safety-measures-impact-assessments 16:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-abolishing-healthwatch-equality-impact-assessment 16:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-abolishing-nhs-england-equality-impact-assessment 16:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-reforming-the-foundation-trust-model-equality-impact-assessment 16:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-single-patient-record-equality-impact-assessment 16:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-transferring-hssib-to-cqc-equality-impact-assessment 16:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/health-bill-equality-impact-assessments-summary 16:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations