UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-08

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 17:02 Addition of information about crossing the Saudi-Kuwait border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukrainian-nationals-in-the-uk-visa-support 17:02 Updated the information on the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/public-sector-leadership-development 17:00 Updated the contents on the entire page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/further-submissions 16:53 ‘Further submissions’ updated to reflect the validity requirements introduced to the Immigration Rules on 8 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drought-management-for-england 16:51 Following the drought of 2025, we have reviewed and updated our ‘Drought: how it is managed in England’ document to ensure it is still fit for purpose and reflects the events of the 2025 drought. Key changes include a summary of 2025 drought, updated facts and figures, lessons from 2025 and minor updates throughout.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/webfiling-issue-information-and-updates 16:51 ‘What happened’ and ‘What we’re doing next’ – Updated with latest information on our investigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 16:42 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 8 April 2026

News and communications

/guidance/placing-ce-or-ce-and-ukni-marked-products-on-the-market-in-northern-ireland 16:30 Introduction sentence updated to clarify the scope of the guide in terms of the steps businesses need to take when placing a product on the market in Northern Ireland using Conformité Européenne (CE), or CE and UKNI markings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/make-work-pay-transfer-of-undertakings-protection-of-employment-regulations 16:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-draft-code-of-practice-on-trade-union-right-of-access 16:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-trade-union-right-of-access 16:30 Government response to the consultation added to the page.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/young-futures-hubs 16:29 New table added to differentiate between Local Youth Transformation revenue funding and Young Futures Hub revenue funding

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-anti-avoidance-information-notices-ccfs88 16:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hepatitis-b-migrant-health-guide 16:10 Rewritten for clarity and update to links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hepatitis-c-migrant-health-guide 16:10 Updated links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nw7-4hr-mr-adam-pettitt-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3521lva001 16:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kt24-6al-castle-eaton-construction-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3624mxa001 16:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/completing-the-ct600p-page-for-creative-industries-reliefs 15:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-690-guidance-on-the-mca-oral-examination-booking-the-issue-of-notices-of-eligibility-noes-and-the-online-oral-examination-processes 15:56 MIN 690 Amendment 6 published. Significant changes are to the Code of Practice – 1.8 (cancel/reschedule policy) and 2.7 (IT connection issues). Also new section 10 added on Part A – Reasonable adjustments, clarity on Part A appeals and updates on which teams to contact.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:53 Wednesday 08 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/seventh-uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-call-for-evidence 15:53 Added the Welsh translation: Seithfed Cynllun Gweithredu Cenedlaethol y DU ar gyfer Llywodraeth Agored: galw am dystiolaeth

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/software-developers-providing-entry-summary-declaration-support 15:46 The details of software provided by CustomsLink have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn22-2eb-michael-hanchett-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3220mpa001 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ehe-and-cme-data-collection-guide-and-validation-rules 15:36 Updated the ‘EHE and CME data collection 2025 to 2026: guide’. The version history lists the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 15:30 Added Month in Focus video for March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo16-4up-carnaby-grindale-ergham-and-rudston-joint-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3925mna001 15:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co5-9df-indaver-rivenhall-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3823mwa001 15:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu32-1eb-david-bower-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3728mja001 15:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-of-four-commissioners-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission 15:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dsa-dfsr-02-aerodrome-rescue-fire-fighting-arff-regulations 15:22 Updated the Defence Aerodrome Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Regulations and added a new Regulatory Notice on their update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quality-assurance-framework-version-10-qaf-v10 15:19 Representations- Applicant Guidance – file attachment createdRepresentations- Update Service Applicant Guidance – file attachment created

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-software-developers-providing-customs-declaration-support 15:13 The details of software provided by CustomsLink have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-updated-selection-process 15:12 Published the latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/your-right-to-buy-your-home-a-guide--2 15:11 Updated Your right to buy your home: a guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/right-to-buy-a-guide-for-local-authorities 15:10 Updated Right to Buy: a guide for local authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/hungary 15:08 Addition of information that national elections will be held on 12 April 2026 (see ‘Political situation’ on ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/call-for-views-on-enterprise-connected-device-security 15:03 Added the government’s response to the call for views on enterprise connected device security.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-approves-uks-largest-power-producing-solar-farm 14:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hmrc-your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure 14:56 The address to send disclosures to has been updated in section ‘Other potential liabilities you can tell us about in your disclosure’.The contact address has been changed in section ‘If you leave something important out of your disclosure’ and in section ‘If you’re unhappy with HMRC’s service’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/essex-skip-hire-boss-and-firm-plead-guilty-to-waste-crime-charges 14:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/opgs-approach-to-family-care-payments 14:45 SD14 updated March/April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/springwell-solar-farm-development-consent-decision-announced 14:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/grant-agreement-examples-for-the-social-and-affordable-homes-programme-2026-to-2036 14:37 All Grant Agreement examples for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036 have been replaced with updated versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/extended-knife-surrender-arrangements-2025 14:36 Updated the ‘Surrender bins’ section to explain the role of Word 4 Weapons.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 14:29 Plans and hearing dates documents updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/giardia 14:25 Added link to ‘Gastrointestinal infections and outbreak statistics for England’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/borderlands-inclusive-growth-deal-privacy-notice 14:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-government-trial-advice-panel-role-and-membership 14:17 Updated with the latest version: ETAP Members List (March 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-maa-approved-organisations 14:03 An updated list of the MAA approved organizations has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dbs-launches-its-2026-2027-business-plan 14:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/civil-eligibility-keycard-2026 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/us-uk-financial-regulatory-working-group-winter-2026-joint-statement 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ukmongolia-agreement-concerning-air-services-ts-no172026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 14:00 Renamed and re-ordered attachments. Refreshed the A to Z. Split the ‘Public health exclusion periods in children and young people’s settings’ out from the ‘Infection prevention tools and resources for children and young people’s settings’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 13:53 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/probation-service-public-protection-inspection-action-plans 13:50 East of England Probation public protection action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-8-april-2026 13:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/safe-access 13:44 Fully updated text including a new blog link for further information and a link to an updated guidance video with British Sign Language interpretation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/export-live-fish-and-shellfish-for-aquaculture-and-ornamental 13:44 Replaced link to PDF exporter authorisation form with link to new online form

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:44 List of ceased and suspended ACSPs updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:44 Updated list of ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/homes-england-agrees-multi-million-pound-debt-facility-with-richborough 13:26 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/veterans-news-and-communications-hub 13:21 Updated: Latest News and Veterans and the devolved nations sections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:17 New opinion 05/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/telecoms-consumer-charter 13:13 WightFibre added to the list of signatories.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/sn1-2pa-swindon-metal-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3403tvv003 13:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/leading-quantum-nations-to-boost-cooperation-following-uk-summit 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators 12:58 Added a link to writing down allowance hybrid rate calculator.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplying-explosives-precursors 12:38 A list of poison exemptions has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/supplementary-pages-ct600a-2015-version-3-close-company-loans-and-arrangements-to-confer-benefits-on-participators 12:32 The headings for parts 2 and 3 of this guidance have been updated following amendments to the CT600A supplementary page form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-ceasefire-in-the-middle-east-8-april 12:21 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/finland-prisoner-pack 12:14 The information pack was updated with current information on the Finnish judicial system.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-dprk-ballistic-missile-launches-8-april 12:08 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6230252 12:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-accommodation-policy 12:03 New Information about the Dual Accommodation Waiver form added and previous versions removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spruce-site-assessment-funding-eligibility-and-how-to-apply 12:00 Amended the guidance on how to apply for the Spruce Site Assessment, following the grant reopening into 2026/27. Added new version of the terms and conditions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-announces-preferred-candidate-for-ofcom-chair 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/duty-solicitors-rotas-information-and-guidance 11:56 Publication of the CRM12 application deadline for the October 2026 duty solicitor rotas

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-26-march-2026-to-1-april-2026 11:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-higher-technical-qualifications 11:48 The Excel and OpenDoc attachments have been updated to latest versions for March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 11:47 The May date for the Remotely piloted air system (RPAS) responsible officer / RPAS accountable manager briefing day has been changed to 19th May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/common-basic-data-set-cbds-database 11:46 Updated ‘CBDS database’ with new data items and code sets.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch65-4ey-innospec-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbu4112ikc010 11:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ss2-5qx-suez-recycling-and-recovery-uk-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3402tfv004 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rm13-9db-crow-metals-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3320lea001 11:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dy4-7by-biffa-waste-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3809ksv004 11:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-science-and-innovation-network-country-snapshot-usa 11:08 The attachment was reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-caseworker-guidance 11:07 Added new guidance on cancellation and curtailment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pig-and-poultry-assurance-scheme-intensive-farming 11:03 Updated the annual cost savings for farms that join the scheme in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trade-water-abstraction-rights 11:02 Added new heading for ‘Meeting WFD requirements’ and added additional wording to explain how we take WFD into account as part of water licence trades. Also added a clarification that a trade can only take place where there is a hydrological link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/producer-responsibility-regulatory-services-weee-data-service-levels 11:02 Updated to remove reference to specific years, as WEEE regime deadlines don’t tend to change year on year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-water-abstraction 11:02 Added under section 4.3 Abstraction licensing strategies (ALS) that each ALS outlines the potential for trading using water availability. Added a link to the Environment Agency’s guidance ‘Trade water abstractions rights’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 10:55 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2735

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 10:55 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3223

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 10:54 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8952

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:54 River Thames: river conditions updated for Wednesday 8 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 10:51 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5582

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-circulars-affecting-guidance-manuals 10:49 Added A4/2026 to HB circulars affecting guidance manuals BP1, BP2, BW1 and BW2.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 10:43 Downtime added for 8 April.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-fraud-or-economic-crime-to-the-national-housing-bank 10:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 10:34 All Crime Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 10:29 Document Code C001 and C091 have been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/quota-leasing-scheme-april-2026 10:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 10:25 All civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-expands-ai-airlock-programme-with-a-36-million-funding-boost-over-three-years 10:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:13 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:13 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2026 10:13 Added LA Welfare Direct 4/2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 10:08 Immigration Rules Appendix Ukraine Scheme – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dorset-drop-in-events-announced-for-flood-affected-residents 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/designated-standards-new-or-amended-notices-of-publication 10:06 Proposal to amend added for recreational craft.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/placing-energy-related-products-on-the-uk-market 10:05 Guidance on enforcement easements updated to include labelling and product sheet options with repairability information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-energy-labelling-of-products 10:05 Guidance on enforcement easements updated to include labelling and product sheet options with repairability information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/refining-the-law-to-better-protect-consumers 10:03 Links added to three product regulation consultations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/groceries-supply-chain-practices-market-investigation-order 10:02 Details section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/landmark-860m-joint-venture-between-homes-england-capitalcentric-and-swiss-life-asset-managers-makes-first-acquisition-in-manchester 10:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-commercial-fishery-within-uk-waters 10:00 The 2026 commercial Bluefin tuna application period will to open on 8 April (10:00) and close 30 April (23:59

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-fisheries-in-2026 10:00 The 2026 commercial Bluefin tuna application period will to open on 8 April (10:00) and close 30 April (23:59

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-ground-award-202526-successful-applicants 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-and-nationality-refunds-policy 10:00 Updated with clarifications throughout and updated the section on administrative charge for invalid applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bsr-plans-to-reduce-external-remediation-delays-and-improve-management-of-application-caseloads 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/strategic-stability-programme-guidance-2026-to-2027 09:55 Frequently asked questions document has been added to page.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-law-in-bangladesh 09:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador 09:42 Updated information that the State of Emergency has been renewed for 60 days (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bb18-6sh-blackburn-skips-limited-permit-variation-issued-eprjb3101skv002 09:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b66-2bz-dunton-technologies-limited-permit-variation-issued-eprwe8923abv004 09:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-legal-aid-means-testing 09:37 Updates to the keycard and Means Assessment Guidance to reflect changes to dependants allowances, state benefits and tax rates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-safety-regulator-charging-scheme 09:31 To remove the charging scheme documents for the year to 31 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:30 Added ‘ADM Memo 04/26: Universal Credit – Changes to the LCWRA Element’. Updated ‘ADM memo 09/25: HRT PPT and Temporary Absence Amendment’, ‘Chapter H1: Capital’, ‘Chapter H3: Earned income, employed earnings’, and also ‘ADM summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202610-update-to-open-general-licence 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-licence-aukus-nations 09:30 Licence updated to permit the export of goods, software or technology to any Australian, US or UK armed forces including when deployed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:27 Immigration Rules Appendix Hong Kong British National (Overseas) – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 09:23 DP Revision Approved

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2026 09:21 Added the Housing Benefit adjudication circular ‘A4/2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/determining-a-planning-application 09:17 Amended paragraphs 022 and 024 following publication of The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-the-ukraine-permission-extension-scheme 09:00 Updated information about what applicants needs to provide and when they can apply to the scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme 09:00 Updated information on the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/support-for-family-members-of-british-nationals-in-ukraine-and-ukrainian-nationals-in-ukraine-and-the-uk 09:00 Updated the section on the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/indefinite-leave-to-remain-if-you-represent-an-overseas-business 09:00 Updated the fee to £3,226.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa-ballot-system 09:00 Updated the visa fee to £340.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/move-to-the-uk-if-youre-from-ukraine 09:00 Updated with information about applying to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme, and permission to travel letters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcohol-and-tobacco-warehouse-declaration-technical-documentation 09:00 The ATWD schema file and ATWD valid xml sample file has been updated and the ATWD XML Update for Services to support Vape Duty file has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fees-for-citizenship-applications 09:00 Updated the fees in line with the fee uprating on 8 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/further-submissions 09:00 Added a new document, ‘withdrawing further submissions’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 08:48 Details on consultation for COPD removed at close of consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:28 Immigration Rules Appendix Government Authorised Exchange schemes – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:23 Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme: eligible nationals – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-travels-to-middle-east-to-meet-allies-and-support-ceasefire-8-april-2026 08:20 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:18 Immigration Rules Appendix Global Business Mobility routes – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:15 Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:12 Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:10 Immigration Rules Appendix Sports Governing Bodies – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:02 Immigration Rules Appendix Settlement Protection – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:58 Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:51 Immigration Rules part 12: Procedure and rights of appeal – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:49 Immigration Rules part 6A: the points-based system – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:45 Immigration Rules part 1: leave to enter or stay in the UK – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 1691.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/taking-part-in-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme-markets 07:00 The Auction Reserve Price (ARP) value has been adjusted to reflect inflation, from £22 to £28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 07:00 The Auction Reserve Price (ARP) value has been adjusted to reflect inflation, from £22 to £28.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/global-business-mobility-routes-caseworker-guidance 07:00 Updated to version 13.0 of the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hong-kong-british-national-overseas-route 07:00 The guidance has been updated to reflect that eligibility for the BN(O) route has been expanded to BN(O)s’ adult children who were born on or after 1 July 1979, the term ‘Household Member’ has been replaced with ‘Adult Child’ and references to the 90 day entry clearance vignette have been removed as applicants attending a visa application centre no longer receive a vignette.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 75 amendments before the Court EP3646825, EP4226941, EP4066856 and EP2590626 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7142 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specified-application-forms-and-procedures 01:00 Updated to include additional text in the ‘About this guidance’ section on templates; addition of text in the ‘What’s is a valid application’ section to include reference to Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse; and a change in wording regarding refund fees in the section ‘How to reject an application as invalid’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-family-permits 01:00 The guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukraine-permission-extension-scheme-caseworker-guidance 01:00 Details of changes listed in “Changes from last version of this guidance” section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes 00:15 The ‘Additional Procedure Code D-Series’ document has been updated to remove a reference to ‘CAP Export Refund’ in the ‘Restrictions on Usage’ section of D06.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-export-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 The ‘Group 6’ document has been updated to remove a reference to ‘export refunds’ in the ‘Notes’ section of ‘DE 6/9 Type of Packages’. The ‘Group 8’ document has been updated to remove a reference to ‘Agricultural export refunds’ in the ‘to be excluded’ section of ‘DE 8/6 Statistical Value’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-fees-and-refunds 00:01 This guidance has been updated to show the new passport fees effective from 8 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sponsor-a-scale-up-worker 00:01 This version replaces version 03/26 (published on 6 March 2026). Details of the changes are set out within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sponsor-a-global-business-mobility-worker 00:01 Guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules as set out in Statement of Changes HC 1691 (published on 5 March 2026). A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supporting-documents-for-sponsor-applications-appendix-a 00:01 Updated with clarifications and minor amendments. A full list can be found in the guide in the section ‘Changes to this guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-caseworker-guidance 00:01 This guidance has been updated to add information about the prison officer allowance; the English language requirement for settlement; and the introduction of the visa brake for nationals of Afghanistan.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-sponsor-a-skilled-worker 00:01 Updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker 00:01 Updated with changes to the Immigration Skills Charge.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-charity-worker 00:01 Updated the guidance in line with the Immigration Rules changes which came into effect on 8 April 2026. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-sportsperson-or-sporting-worker 00:01 Updated the guidance in line with Immigration Rules changes which came into effect on 8 April 2026. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-seasonal-worker 00:01 The guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules coming into effect on 8 April 2026. A full list of changes can be found within the document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-government-authorised-exchange-worker 00:01 Updated the guidance in line with the Immigration Rules changes which came into effect on 8 April 2026. A full list of changes can be found in the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-minister-of-religion-or-religious-worker 00:01 Updated guidance in line with the Immigration Rules changes coming into effect on 8 April 2026. A full list of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-an-international-agreement-worker 00:01 Guidance updated in IAW1.10 to add a new bullet point requiring sponsors to ensure they only sponsor for ‘eligible roles’, as defined in the separate glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/worker-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-creative-worker 00:01 Updated the Worker and Temporary Workers: guidance for sponsors: sponsor a Creative Worker guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-07

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 19:58 Updated information about leaving Bahrain (‘Warnings and insurance page’)

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/it-is-deeply-regrettable-that-this-resolution-did-not-pass-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 18:26 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/protecting-lives-building-hope-a-plan-to-halve-knife-crime 18:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/iran 17:53 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 17:30 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues 17:19 The service issue about goods movements on route to border locations not being able to create a valid Goods Movement Reference has now been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:51 Update to navigation issues. Due to a vessel colliding with the lock gate, Shiplake Lock will be closed until further notice. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia 16:30 Addition of information about fuel shortages (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-digital-identity-and-attribute-services-privacy-notice 16:28 HTML attachment edited to bring up to date with retention policies. Privacy notice cleared by data protection office.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti 16:25 Addition of information about presidential elections taking place on 10 April (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-brokers-authorised-to-deal-in-human-medicines 16:25 Updated the List of brokers authorised to deal in human medicines to March 2026 version

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-terminated-and-cancelled-manufacturing-and-wholesale-dealer-licences 16:25 Updated latest List of Cancelled, Terminated and Revoked Licenses to April 2026 version

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/detention-case-progression-panels 16:21 Independent members recruitment and onboarding guidance updated to include updated names of current and newly recruited independent panel members, updated role and specifications, including the media advert, and an update to post recruitment actions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/correcting-your-date-of-birth-with-companies-house 16:20 It may take up to 20 working days for a correction to be processed, as we’re currently experiencing high demand. To avoid delays, follow the guidance and submit your replacement filing online if possible. You do not need to file a replacement document or a form RP01 if the director was appointed before 1 October 2009.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges 16:13 Cyber security: core standard – Updated the ‘Security updates’ section to clarify that vulnerability fixes include changes other than software patches.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-product-information-about-medicines 16:11 Additional Monitoring list updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-military-goods-collaborative-project-typhoon 16:11 ‘Open general export licence military goods: collaborative project Typhoon’ has been updated to fix a typo in section 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-hm-armed-forces-caseworker-guidance 16:09 Updated to add a table to support decision making on medical discharge cases.

Guidance and regulation