UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-10

/government/consultations/the-value-for-money-framework-consultation 12:22 Following stakeholder representations, this consultation has been extended and will now close at 11:59pm on 15 September 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/rail-interoperability-current-national-technical-rules 12:21 National technical rules for vehicles updated: GMRT2131 audibility and visibility of trains updated and in force from Sept 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 12:20 Update to navigation issues. Tree obstruction removed from Osney Lock cut. Osney Lock open to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/a-guide-for-victims-about-the-changes-to-prison-release-arrangements 12:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 12:09 Addition of information about pedestrian safety (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/130-million-for-cutting-edge-next-generation-vehicles-securing-over-1800-jobs 12:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 12:02 The list of compatible software providers has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/british-industrial-competitiveness-scheme-business-guidance 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-the-british-industrial-competitiveness-scheme 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-trustees-reappointed-to-the-theatres-trust-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 11:54 New information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/china 11:48 Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-now-open-for-uk-governments-2026-27-chevening-scholarships 11:47 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/uk-appoints-alex-milward-as-new-hmtc-for-north-america-and-hm-consul-general-new-york 11:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-6226-quotas-for-cheeses-for-export-to-designated-importers-in-the-united-states-of-america-usa 11:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 11:35 Removal of information on Colombian presidential inauguration (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gig-goers-urged-to-stop-think-fraud-before-buying-tickets 11:26 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-service-orientation 11:01 Updated all page details

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-s-pvc-from-china-mexico-and-south-korea 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/building-safety-planning-enforcement-and-the-responsible-actors-scheme-the-ras-enforcement-ppg 10:54 Removal of paragraph 004 to reflect legislative change and update to contact details in paragraph 003.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sy7-9bb-shropshire-waste-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3999cdv005 10:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:47 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 10 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-ukm-guidance 10:22 Updated the contact details listed in the citizenship-related queries section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bradford-second-hand-car-dealer-ordered-to-repay-covid-loan-cash-in-full 10:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/chickerell-firing-times 10:17 Added Chickerell August firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wv7-3ab-foxholes-farm-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3226mxa001 10:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:12 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/csc-in-the-uk-travel-policy 10:11 Policy updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:10 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/enforcement-and-sanctions-policy-updates-on-new-water-and-waste-enforcement-powers 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/monitoring-air-quality-and-dust-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-may-2026 09:58 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/monitoring-noise-and-vibration-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-may-2026 09:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/student-loans-interest-rates-and-repayment-threshold-announcement--7 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/falkland-islands 09:48 Addition of information about unauthorised photography at Mount Pleasant and updated information about money, air travel and healthcare in the Falkland Islands (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 09:48 updated – Schedule3ProjectsRegister-_10.08.2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-ukf-guidance 09:43 Updated guidance in the following sections: ‘Applying to register as a British citizen if you were born to a British father (and your parents were not married)’ and ‘Citizenship-related queries’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 09:38 updated – SNS Activity Tracker – 10.08.2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 09:33 Update to navigation issues. Fallen tree blocking Osney upstream lock cut. Lock closed to navigation until further notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/airspace-modernisation-air-navigation-directions-and-guidance 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/s71-3hj-donald-ward-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3826mqa001 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-air-navigation-directions-2026 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-air-navigation-guidance-2017 09:30 Air navigation guidance 2026 published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-air-navigation-guidance-2026 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/changes-to-the-air-navigation-directions-and-air-navigation-guidance 09:30 Response to consultation published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/changes-to-how-hm-land-registry-sends-emails-about-applications 09:30 Updated “late August” to 23 August 2026.

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 09:26 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drugs-and-pharmaceutical-electronic-market-information-emit 09:26 Spreadsheet updated with data from the 12-month period to the end of June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basildon-borough-council-non-statutory-review-terms-of-reference 09:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-verne-prison 09:15 Additional Official video visit times added for Tuesdays.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/arbitrators-for-uk-free-trade-agreements-ftas 09:15 List of candidates eligible for appointment as arbitrators added to document list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-an-open-market-rent-determination 09:06 Amended MR1 form replacing existing for due to minor change to question 7.1.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/host-a-forestry-apprentice 09:02 Moved the content to a new HTML page and added links to Skills England (level 3), Plumpton College (level 4) and University of Cumbria (level 4).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-whether-an-environmental-impact-assessment-is-required 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/understand-area-based-management-tools-under-the-biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-bbnj-agreement 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/understand-the-uk-requirements-for-marine-genetic-resources-under-the-biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-act-2026 09:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/community-and-amateur-sports-club-newsletter-4-august-2026 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-guidance-for-uk-stakeholders 09:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-judgment-guide-t426 08:59 Wording update within T246 per legislative changes

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-refund-of-class-1-national-insurance-contributions 08:53 Guidance updated to explain how to apply for a refund of Class 1 National Insurance contributions and when to apply by post using form CA4361. You can only apply online if your letter includes a claim reference number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enter-learning-data-eld-set-up-your-ilr-and-manage-your-data 08:00 Updated ‘Enter learning data: using the service’ to include 2 new funding models and the introduction of individual migration.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adverse-possession-of-registered-land 06:00 The guide has been amended to include additional information about our obligations to serve notice, the notice periods and the risk of a dispute. And to include information covering the need to ensure that the application is lodged against the correct affected title number and to advise as to why the use of vague or precedent statements is not recommended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/registration-of-legal-charges-and-deeds-of-variation-of-charge 06:00 Section 4 has been amended to request that the information that is provided on written confirmations or certificates is identical to the information requested when you apply using the Digital Registration Service.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-09

/government/news/pm-starts-roll-out-of-everyday-fixes-on-the-cost-of-living-ending-rip-off-discounts-and-subscription-traps 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:32 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 9 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/marine-licence-requirements-for-activities-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-abnj 06:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-08

/government/news/uk-armed-forces-step-up-monitoring-of-increased-russian-activity-in-uk-waters 16:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:15 Fifty-one new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 7 August 2026, all were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 45 cases involved sheep and 6 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-ppe 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-machinery 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-07

/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-psvar-accessibility-regulations-for-home-to-school-coaches 23:59 Exemption application period ended.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 20:30 Updated information on flight disruption due to the eruption of Mount Etna (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 19:00 Updated information about Russian invasion of Ukraine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/food-allergy-and-intolerance-advice-for-consumers 18:19 Welsh translation added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/inclusive-mainstream-fund-support-for-school-leaders 17:49 Updated ‘Inclusive mainstream fund: best practice for schools’ and ‘Developing an inclusion strategy using the inclusive mainstream fund’ to add information about the Education Endowment Foundation’s guide to inclusive teaching and Promising Programmes list.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/germany 17:21 Removal of information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin on 25 July, and new information about recent attacks (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biotoxin-and-phytoplankton-monitoring 17:17 Under 9.1 the production areas are currently closed for commercial harvesting due to the presence of marine biotoxins above safe limits was updated to remove Lyme Bay and add Car y Mor

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/good-laboratory-practice-glp-for-safety-tests-on-chemicals 17:16 Updates to 2026/27 membership fees and removal of (GXP) inspections and coronavirus (COVID-19) information

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-allocation-table-for-operators-of-installations 17:15 The allocation table has been updated with amendments to operators’ allowances as a result of Activity Level Changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/taking-medication-this-summer-what-you-need-to-know-about-sun-and-heat-exposure 17:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/import-control-system-2-service-availability-and-issues 17:08 A service issue about the availability of the Common Component CONF part of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) testing service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eyitt-requesting-places-and-allocations-methodology-2027-to-2028 16:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/scotland-is-powering-britains-future-defence-says-defence-secretary-on-first-visit-to-rosyth-shipyard-and-forces-housing 16:57 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Added update for 7 August

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/career-paths-and-training-in-forestry 16:24 Added links to the level 3 and 4 apprenticeship information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-approved-intermediaries 16:20 Contact details for Amy Harrison found within ‘HMCTS approved service providers (ASPs) of intermediary services’ document amended

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 16:17 New outcome letter issued by the Certification Officer: Trades Union Congress

News and communications

/business-finance-support/warwickshire-high-growth-and-innovation-programme 16:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-passengers-across-yorkshire-to-benefit-from-digital-pay-as-you-go 16:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/vapc-south-east-england-meeting-minutes 16:09 Added: ‘VAPC south east England: meeting minutes 6 May 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-forestry-apprenticeship 16:03 Revised the page to include level 3 and level 4 apprenticeship information.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic 16:02 Updated information about outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-t-guidance 15:45 Updated ‘Citizenship-related queries’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dominican-republic-knowledge-base-profile 15:37 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:15 Update 07/08

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan 15:01 New information about Typhoon Dolphin (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:50 The section ‘Customs Civil Penalties research’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80907800 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80918520 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teacher-reference-number-trn 14:46 If you need help to request a teacher reference number you should no longer email npq.trnrequest@education.gov.uk and instead contact the NPQ service on continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80900150001000 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80889510 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 14:43 Final opinion 09/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/compensation-christopher-street-day-terror-attack-berlin 14:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/guidance-for-charities-affected-by-the-beacon-cyber-security-incident 14:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/denmark-knowledge-base-profile 14:38 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 14:34 Updated list of ceased and suspended ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 14:33 Updated list of Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/renunciation-of-all-types-of-british-nationality-nationality-policy-guidance 14:19 Guidance updated following review, including to update processes to reflect current systems.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 14:13 Added ‘Pension Savings Tax Annual Allowance 2025/2026 Booklet’ and ‘Pension Savings Statement Step by Step Guide for Tax year 2025/2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:12 Restriction notice for Go With The Flo Paddleboard Race 2026 added (Sun 23 August)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 14:10 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/go-with-the-flo-paddleboard-race-2026-river-restriction-notice 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-that-cannot-be-parallel-exported-from-the-uk 14:09 Updated to add: Ramipril (strength: all; pharmaceutical form: all).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw10-0he-balfour-beatty-regional-civil-engineering-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3724mxa001 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wd7-7hu-riverplace-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3226lwa001 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr11-5jp-aramis-kilian-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3724mva001 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl17-8bp-andrew-court-and-sharon-court-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3021mca001 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr14-8lp-owla-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3826mra001 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba2-5qr-david-parkhouse-and-helen-parkhouse-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3026mva001 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp4-6nw-richard-soar-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3926mua001 14:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hp7-0bt-edward-goodbody-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3021mka001 14:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 13:59 Updated the address of the UID Event.

News and communications

/government/publications/standards-for-stalking-and-domestic-abuse-perpetrator-interventions 13:53 Added a Welsh translation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/building-for-a-healthy-life 13:52 A new version of Building for a Healthy Life has been added. This corrects an error in Consideration 7. Irina Merryweather has been added to credits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 13:26 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 13:20 The list of compatible software providers has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-receipt-of-waste 13:17 Added a link to guidance on checking if you need to use the ‘Report receipt of waste’ service. Removed the instruction that local authorities should not register for the service – they can now use the service. Under ‘Sending your data’, clarified you can add multiple movements to one spreadsheet, but you need to start a new spreadsheet once you have submitted it.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/digital-waste-tracking-check-if-you-need-to-report-the-waste-you-receive 13:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mongolia 13:03 New information on fuel shortages in Mongolia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-your-driver-cpc-training-centre-and-courses 13:03 Updated user guide for managing your Driver CPC training centre and courses.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/bic-innovation-grant-sunderland 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act 12:53 ‘Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act: timeline update’ updated to confirm that electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots will take effect on 25 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/get-approved-to-provide-dangerous-goods-adr-driver-training 12:40 Updated list of authorised associations to change ‘The ADR Consortium’ to ‘Transport & DGSA Compliance Ltd’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/double-taxation-treaty-passport-scheme-register 12:40 The register has been updated with 446 additions, 28 amendments and 219 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supporting-vaccination-for-send-children-and-young-people 12:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation 12:18 Added HTML version of the July consultation response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dn22-8ja-chequerhouse-farm-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3031jsv002 12:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fair-processing-national-fraud-initiative 12:15 Updated the following documents due to the change of ownership from Cabinet Office to Department for Work and Pensions:National Fraud Initiative privacy notice,National Fraud Initiative Privacy Notice – Additional Information

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:02 Thirty-one new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 6 August 2026, all were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 30 cases involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Wales on 6 August 2026, the case was in a sheep that was tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. The sheep presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/teachers-pension-scheme-regulations-2027-proposed-amendments 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-new-members-appointed-to-the-national-lottery-community-fund-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-jon-venables 11:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-landlords 11:38 Webinar links for ‘Residential property income for individuals’, ‘Expenses and deductions’ and ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’ have been updated to the correct webinars. YouTube video link for Stamp Duty Land Tax information has also been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/investigation-launched-into-international-aid-charity-over-alleged-links-with-hamas 11:38 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/telling-the-child-maintenance-service-about-living-arrangements 11:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 11:27 Added updated version of the Remote Working Security Policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chief-constable-comment-early-release-of-pc-harper-killers 11:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/endorsing-bodies-innovator-founder-and-scale-up-visas 11:23 SFC Capital removed from Legacy Innovator Endorsing Bodies list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/kings-bench-hearing-and-trial-dates 11:13 Lead time updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 11:11 A PDF version of the statutory guidance with the correction slip has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/law-enforcement-and-judicial-cooperation-notifications-made-under-the-uk-eu-trade-and-cooperation-agreement 11:07 The notification made by the European Union to the UK under Part Three of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 11:03 Online services for agents – Update to how multi-factor authentication will be introduced.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 10:58 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 10 to Sunday 16 August.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/r-cloud 10:57 Information about R-Cloud version 5 added, including link to webinar for suppliers in September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:55 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 7 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-secure-electricity-systems-proposed-class-exemptions-from-the-requirement-to-hold-a-load-control-licence 10:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/smart-secure-electricity-systems-sses-programme-draft-load-control-licence-regulations-and-conditions 10:55 Published the government response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/english-language-requirement-levels-for-immigration-applications 10:54 Added information on how to prove your English language ability using a degree taught in English. Also updated the requirements for Skilled Worker and Scale Up routes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-back-an-import-security-deposit-or-guarantee 10:50 The section ‘When to claim’ has been updated with new contact details for HMRC’s National Temporary Admission team.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 10:33 Updated information about the situation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (See ‘Demonstrations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-proposals-under-uk-integrated-security-fund 10:30 Q&A has been added

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 10:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7168

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 10:24 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2748

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-opens-scholarships-and-startup-fellowships-for-pakistans-next-generation-of-leaders 10:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fuel-poverty-statistics-methodology-handbook 09:34 The fuel poverty methodology handbook 2026 was republished to correct the description of the median affordability indicator.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 09:30 Updated the list of current fieldwork to include 2 new projects: Ipsos – Self-employed pension savings research (August 2026 to September 2026) and Ipsos – Food Support survey and interviews (August 2026 to October 2026). Revised the fieldwork dates for NatCen – The Work Aspirations of PIP Customers: Qualitative Research (from July 2026 to August 2026 to July 2026 to October 2026) and IFF Research – Customer Experience Survey (from March 2026 to July 2026 to August 2026 to September 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq13-7pn-mr-mf-fursdon-water-resources-abstraction-licence-appeal-14460040685 09:30 We have added the file attachment ‘ID8 – Terms of agreement of the parties – note to Inspector’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/galliford-try-construction-limited-npswr047014-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/galliford-try-construction-limited-npswr047129-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-home-discount-eligibility-statement-england-and-wales-2026-to-2027-scheme-year 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/youth-jobs-grant 09:30 Published a new version of the Youth Jobs Grant: Grant guidance. Updated to improve clarity, correct minor errors and typos, and align the guidance with changes to the Find a Grant application form. Also replaced the PDF version of the Employer frequently asked questions with an updated HTML version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-31-july-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/aldi-and-lidl-should-be-subject-to-the-same-rules-as-major-supermarkets 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/venture-capital-access-expanded-for-early-stage-companies-in-uk 09:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 09:07 News Article.

News and communications

/government/news/18th-anniversary-of-russias-illegal-invasion-of-georgia-joint-statement 09:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/data-element-23-document-and-other-reference-codes-licence-types-imports-and-exports-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 08:55 Document Code X803 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 08:30 Document Codes Y006, Y007 and L159 have been amended. Document Code X803 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-contact-us 08:26 This guidance has been updated as part of UK Security Vetting’s ongoing review of all our gov.​uk content, in consultation with subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders, to ensure that it accurately represents current vetting policy, processes and terminology.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ofqual-launches-local-authority-exam-results-data 06:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-06

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 22:14 Added translation

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-call-on-the-transitional-government-of-south-sudan-to-cooperate-fully-with-unmiss-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:55 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/childcare-for-service-children 17:32 Updated: ‘Moving to England from overseas or within the UK’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-norway-lunna-house-agreement-on-defence 17:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/regional-contest-co-ordinators 17:23 Added link to ‘Regional CONTEST co-ordinators: virtual training sessions’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regional-contest-co-ordinators-virtual-training-sessions 17:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/service-costing-in-government 17:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala 16:58 New information about Fuego volcanic activity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/panel-deputies-working-in-the-south-east-of-england 16:15 Change of email for Stephen Green

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/moving-processed-or-repaired-goods-into-free-circulation-or-re-exporting-them 16:07 Information about completing a full import declaration using CHIEF has been removed as CHIEF is no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase 15:57 Updated to reflect machinery of Government changes, in reference to the DRS and GCA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-stops-waste-operation-at-wolverhampton-site 15:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-approves-remibrutinib-for-adults-with-chronic-spontaneous-urticaria 15:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rpc-statement-impact-of-the-immigration-and-asylum-bill 15:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/declare-your-goods-to-end-use-and-completing-end-use 15:39 Information has been removed about using CHIEF when discharging goods with full or retrospective authorisation or with authorisation by declaration. CHIEF is no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/chlamydia-testing-activity-dataset-ctad-specification-and-technical-guidance 15:34 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/life-sciences-healthcare-goals 15:31 A new page has been created to set out the Healthcare Goals programme’s objectives and KPIs, along with minor updates made to the Dementia and Cancer Goals webpages.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 15:30 Updated China information.

Guidance and regulation