UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-21

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-ramgoolam-of-mauritius-21-september-2026 20:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:49 64 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 20 September 2026 and 28 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 17:30 Updated the link to the ‘Movements from a bluetongue restricted zone or temporary control zone to the free area of Scotland to live information request form EXD645(GB)’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/certification-scheme-for-the-uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-trust-framework 16:48 Renamed ‘digital identity and attributes trust framework’ to ‘digital verification services trust framework’ throughout the page. Included latest versions of the certification scheme documentation (pdf attachments) that relate to UK digital verification services trust framework 1.0.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/india-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 16:25 Updated operating hours for Lucknow Medical Clinic.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:18 Bray Lock closed for emergency repairs until further notice. Engineers to attend site, further information will be provided as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago 16:13 Removal of information about State of Emergency (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:12 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2881

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:07 Date amendment for Hambleden Lock hydraulic upgrade river closure notice: Monday 2 November to Friday 20 November and Monday 30 November to Thursday 17 December 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biotoxin-and-phytoplankton-monitoring 16:06 Porthallow has been reopened for commercial harvesting as marine biotoxins are within safe limits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 16:02 Updated the list of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-technical-and-higher-technical-qualifications 16:02 We have updated ‘Approved higher technical qualifications’ and ‘Approved technical occupation qualifications’ for September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 15:46 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2612

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 15:46 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2779

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 15:44 Added inspection dates and survey details for Leicestershire Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka 15:39 Addition of information about heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/brighton-marina-dredge-and-disposal-interim-1-year-licence 15:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-august-2026 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/what-climate-security-means-now-foreign-secretary-at-new-york-climate-week 15:34 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-iran 15:32 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:31 Update 21/09

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-stamp-duty-reserve-tax 15:29 Updated guidance to confirm if you use the wrong payment reference number, your payment may be delayed or used to pay a different tax bill that you owe. You can contact HMRC to ask for the payment to be moved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 15:29 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2489

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 15:27 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3222

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/software-developers-providing-entry-summary-declaration-support 15:27 The list of software developers providing entry summary declaration support has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-climate-change-levy 15:25 Updated guidance to confirm if you use the wrong payment reference number, your payment may be delayed or used to pay a different tax bill that you owe. You can contact HMRC to ask for the payment to be moved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-landfill-tax 15:25 Updated guidance to confirm if you use the wrong payment reference number, your payment may be delayed or used to pay a different tax bill that you owe. You can contact HMRC to ask for the payment to be moved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-software-developers-providing-customs-declaration-support 15:25 The list of software developers providing declaration software has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mod-policy-for-quality-jsp-940 15:14 The updated version of JSP-MOD policy for quality document has been added to the attachments of this page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offender-management-caseworker-guidance 15:10 Updated Immigration bail guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/veterans-news-and-communications-hub 15:08 Updated: ‘Latest news’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cwg2-further-guide-to-paye-and-national-insurance-contributions 14:52 ‘2026 to 2027: Employer further guide to PAYE and National Insurance contributions’ has been updated with a new section ‘2.2.6 Relevant accretions’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alerts-for-vets-emerging-and-endemic-disease-alert-system-eedas 14:42 Added alert from 4 September 2026: Novel Shamonda-like virus Identified in livestock and horses in Western Europe, and 16 September 2026: Novel disease syndrome in pigs in Europe.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tra-closes-investigation-on-creamywhite-limestone-from-portugal 14:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/slc-pays-08-bn-in-maintenance-loan-payments-to-students-today 14:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:32 Information about ‘Fraud Investigation Service’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-russia 14:27 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam 14:25 Addition of information about tropical storm season (‘Warnings and insurance’) page

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/frontline-services-to-receive-funding-to-prevent-violence-against-women-and-girls 14:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/funding-for-books-and-reading-materials-for-secondary-schools 14:13 Updated the ‘Eligible uses of the funding ‘ section of the ‘Funding for books and reading materials for secondary schools: guidance for schools’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-science-partnerships-fund-ispf 14:09 Funding settlement for ISPF for the spending review 2026-2027 to 2029-2030 has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-unilateral-coercive-measures 14:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-nicaragua 14:05 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-afghanistan 14:04 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 14:00 Updated information for LGBT+ travellers (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-commercial-agency-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 14:00 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notice-registration-of-imports-of-creamywhite-limestone-originating-from-portugal 14:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/28: termination of registration of imports of creamy/white limestone originating from Portugal’ added. The requirement to register imports of creamy/white limestone originating from Portugal ceases to have effect from 22 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 13:59 Added details of: the re-appointment of the chair and 4 non-executive directors of the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), and the re-appointment of the chair and non-executive director of the HSSIB Audit and Risk Assurance Committee; the appointment of 3 non-executive directors of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority; and the appointment of 5 commissioners of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) and the re-appointment of 8 further commissioners of CHM.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 13:56 Schedule 3 updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:56 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 13:53 Made 1 revocation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 13:53 Made 1 revocation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox4-4ga-ellison-institute-of-technology-oxford-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprub3655tra001 13:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/british-protected-persons 13:34 Updated the guidance throughout; a full list of the changes can be found in the section “Changes from last version of this guidance”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 13:31 Updated details for Derbyshire – change of website address and contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/design-approved-organization-scheme-daos 13:17 Version 4.3 of the design organization exposition template has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/acmd-autumn-2026-work-program-update 13:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/covid-19-vaccine-5-years-and-over-pgd-and-vgd 13:10 Updated PGD and VGD expiry dates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enforcement-policy-for-animal-medicines 12:55 Editorial changes and improvements made for readability throughout the policy guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-contractors-guidance-notes 12:54 New pdf attachment uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shredding-waste-upholstered-domestic-seating-containing-pops-rps-264 12:45 Added a link to Blending waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs: RPS 373 in the ‘Things to note’ because RPS 373 was published after this RPS was last updated. Clarified the requirement to notify the Environment Agency if using this RPS.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-development-order-entertainment-resort-complex-and-associated-development-in-bedford 12:35 4.1 Mass Grading Article 7 modification.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:24 Code GBAUBELBFSCMX for Campbell McCleave & Company Limited at Belfast International Airport has been removed.Code GBAUTOMFXTEGR for TaxiTruck Removals Ltd in Maldon has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 12:23 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-compliance-with-the-biometric-registration-regulations 12:10 Updated Visas: applying the code of practice about the sanctions for non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations to amend the section ‘Unable to enrol biometrics overseas’ section to reflect current operational process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-bring-a-complaint-to-the-independent-case-examiner 12:02 The page ‘How to bring a complaint to the Independent Case Examiner ‘ has been renamed to ‘How and when to bring a complaint to the Independent Case Examiner’ and updated to reflect the up-to-date Independent Case Examiners processes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/wallace-collection-board-appointments 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 11:31 Osteoporosis consultation ongoing.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mhclg-small-and-medium-enterprises-sme-action-plan-2025-to-2028 11:30 Milestones and next steps updated to include 2026 updates; updated spend tables with 2025/26 data.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/medicines-apply-for-a-variation-to-your-marketing-authorisation 11:28 Publication of guidance on Type IA annual update variations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 11:25 Code GBAUNRWNWIUDS for Uniserve Ltd in Norwich has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/testing-for-asbestos-in-sand 11:21 Link to the product supply chain advisory note added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:17 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:17 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/land-open-systems-architecture-losa 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-terms-and-conditions-and-contract-guidance 11:04 Added a section called – UKDI Innovation Workspace

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/solas-container-weight-method-2-mca-approved-weighing 11:03 Renewed VGM – Expiring August 2029:VGM 531

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rye-harbour-passage-pilot-and-mooring-information-for-boaters 11:01 Added a notice to mariners – marine piling obstructions to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evaluation-accelerator-fund 11:00 Removed the following documents:Evaluation Accelerator Fund Phase 5 – VAWG open competition – Guidance for biddersEvaluation Accelerator Fund Phase 5 – GENERAL Competition – GuidanceEAF Phase 5 – VAWG open competition – proposal templateEAF Phase 5 – GENERAL competition – proposal templateEAF Phase 5

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/august-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/evaluation-accelerator-fund-phase-5-project-summaries 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/community-and-engagement-survey-privacy-notice 10:58 Clarified that data may be shared with Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:57 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 21 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/valuation-scales-2026 10:54 ‘Offices modern standard with lift – London Docklands’ has been replaced because the LAB accommodation use code has changed and ‘Padel and tennis centres’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-2026 10:52 Updated the allocation of co-efficients September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vapc-south-west-england-committee-members 10:48 Updated: ‘South west England Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee members’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 10:42 The list of Pillar 2 commercial software suppliers has been updated with one amendment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-invited-to-register-for-public-panel-for-independent-commission-on-adult-social-care 10:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/more-than-300-million-paid-out-through-help-to-save-with-thousands-more-savers-set-to-benefit 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/returning-to-india 10:21 Updated the Gujurati leaflet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/london-popcorn-maker-pops-into-saudi-arabia-with-government-insurance--2 10:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/ukhsa-commercial-opportunities 10:09 Updated with detail of the Framework Agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-on-russias-sham-elections-in-ukraines-temporarily-occupied-territories 10:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-grant-funding-from-the-council-housebuilding-support-fund 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capacity-to-build 10:00 Updated to reflect the opening of applications for the 2026 to 2027 Council Housebuilding Support Fund bidding round and to provide links to application guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/council-housebuilding-support-fund-how-to-apply 10:00 Applications for funding are now open and a link to apply has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 10:00 Updated page, added weekly update 18 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/updating-the-safety-at-street-works-and-road-works-code-of-practice 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/218m-funding-boost-to-help-councils-build-more-affordable-homes 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-venezuela 09:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/flood-and-coastal-risk-products-submit-an-evidence-review-request 09:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/period-products-in-schools-and-colleges 09:30 Updated to confirm the scheme will continue for the 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028 academic years. Added guidance on making products available during exams and sports events.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.AEA no longer in scope.Time period in scope changed from individual exam series to full academic year. Removed field ‘Specification Tier’ as no longer needed.Updated validation for ‘Date script requested’, ‘Date reason requested’, ‘Date received’ and ‘Date completed’ to only accept yyyy-mm-dd as valid date format.Removed legacy grades from accepted values for Pre- and Post- appeal qualification grade.Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to harmonise with other GQ templates.Changed validation for ‘Centre No’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.Added fields ‘UniqueLearnerNumber’, ‘CandidateIdentifierOther’ and ‘CentrePostcode’ and validation rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/access-to-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. AEA no longer in scope.Wales and Northern Ireland (on behalf of CCEA regulation) no longer in scope.Time period in scope changed from individual exam series to full academic year. Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to harmonise with other GQ templates.Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only (or -2) and added validation rule for valid NCN. Changed validation for ‘UniqueCandidateIdentifier’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI. Changed validation for ‘ULN’ to accept 10 digits only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid ULN. Added ‘CentrePostcode’ field and validation rules to Template 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.Clarified countries in scope to be only England.Changed validation for ‘NCN’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.Changed validation for ‘UKPRN’ field to accept 8 digits only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UKPRN.Changed validation for ‘ULN’ to accept 10 digits only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid ULN.Changed validation for ‘UCI’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quality-of-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Added template 2 to this data collection covering optional and auto-marked items in each paper. Added field “Tier” to the collection.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-guide-to-the-submissions-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.AEA no longer in scope.Time period in scope changed from individual exam series to full academic year. Updated accepted values for fields ‘Original qualification grade` and ‘Post Ear qualification grade’ removing legacy grades.Updated format for Date Received and Date Completed to only accept yyyy-mm-dd as valid date format.Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to harmonise with other GQ templates.Changed validation for Centre No. to accept 5 digits only (or -2) and added validation rule for valid NCN.Changed validation for Unique Candidate Identifier to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.Added fields UniqueLearnerNumber, CandidateIdentifierOther and CentrePostcode with respective validation rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/complaints-guide-to-the-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Removed field ‘Covid-19Related’ as it is no longer relevant.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-consideration-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed validation for ‘Unique Candidate Identifier’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.Changed validation for ‘Centre No.’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specification-codes-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t5-online-v-traditional-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.Time period in scope changed. Now data is collected once per academic year, including both the latest summer and November exam series. Updated format for ‘Reporting date’ to only accept yyyy-mm-dd as valid date format.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t8a-extended-reviews-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed the order of the first three fields to align with other data collections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exams-timetable-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Project L3 no longer in scope.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/e-assessment-and-errata-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/entries-by-year-group-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed the order of the first three fields to align with other data collections. Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to include options for AS double awards and A level double awards available in Northern Ireland.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-standard-qualification-fee-december-2021 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mark-or-grade-changes-outside-of-reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-romm-and-appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Time period in scope changed so data is collected once per academic year, including both the latest summer and November exam series. Removed legacy grades from accepted values for ‘OriginalQualificationGrade’ and ‘ResultingQualificationGrade’.Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only in line with the expectation for a valid NCN.Changed validation for ‘UCI’ to accept 13 characters only in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/malpractice-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. AEA no longer in scope. Updated accepted values for ‘Qualification level’ to harmonise with other GQ templates. Time period in scope changed so data is collected once per academic year, including both the latest summer and November exam series. Added fields ‘UniqueLearnerNumber’, ‘CandidateIdentifierOther” and ‘CentrePostcode’” and validation rules. Changed validation for ‘Centre No’ field to accept 5 digits only (or -2) and added validation rule for valid NCN. Changed validation for ‘UniqueCandidateIdentifier’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/missing-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed the order of the first three fields to align with other data collections. Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to include options for AS double awards and A level double awards available in Northern Ireland. Added “lost within scanning facility – supplier” to Cause values. Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/number-of-candidates-taking-exams-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/specialist-rape-courts-rolled-out-across-the-country 09:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-authorisation-of-16-regulated-products-2026 09:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/accessibility-standards-for-bus-manufacturers 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 21 September 2026

News and communications

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-burundi 08:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/evidence-led-assurance-for-the-software-development-lifecycle 08:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/sudan-stability-programme-ssp-call-for-expressions-of-interest 08:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-as-a-repository 06:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-as-a-database 06:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-collection-of-marine-genetic-resources-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction 06:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-understand-onward-disclosure-to-the-bbnj-clearing-house-mechanism 06:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-forms-and-downloadable-resources 06:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-guidance-for-uk-stakeholders 06:52 tbc

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-for-a-digital-sequence-information-utilisation-project 06:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-for-a-marine-genetic-resource-utilisation-project 06:51 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-check-if-an-exception-applies-to-your-activity 06:51 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-understand-whether-your-activity-counts-as-utilisation 06:51 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 06:50 Expanded the guidance on marine genetic resources to include definitions, who the requirements apply to, where collection and utilisation obligations apply, and information on areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-belarus 06:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests 06:00 Appointments are now available until 7 March 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-entities-pg78 06:00 Section 4.2 has been amended to clarify that we will not enter establishment names in the register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-paraguay 00:01 Removed Valerie Healy de Calvo – Asunción clinic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-panama 00:01 Removed Dra. Eva de González – Ciudad de Panamá clinic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-bolivia 00:01 Removed Dra. Maria de los Angeles Teran – La Paz, Dr. Oscar Morales – Santa Cruz and Dr. Jose Marcial Macias Abasto – Santa Cruz clinics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/india-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 00:01 Removed National X-ray Clinic in Lucknow.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/expert-team-to-drive-improvements-in-cancer-care 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-20

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 20:23 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen and all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:52 48 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 18 September 2026. There were cases in: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset.48 cases were confirmed as BTV-3. Of these, 35 cases involved sheep and 13 cases involved cattle. All 48 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. 13 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 19 September 2026. These cases were in: Carmathenshire, Ceredigion, Flintshire, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, The Vale of GlamorganOf these cases, 10 involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.No new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland on 19 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-frederiksen-of-denmark-20-september-2026 17:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/great-british-railways 02:00 Chiltern Railways has now been transferred into public ownership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-launches-national-taskforce-for-tackling-misogyny 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-19

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:39 56 new cases of bluetongue were confirmed in England. There were also 8 new cases confirmed in Wales and one in Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:18 River Thames: Restrictions and closures updated for Saturday 19 September 2026. A fallen tree is restricting the upstream Culham lock cut. Reduced channel width and submerged branches present a hazard to navigation. Proceed with caution.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:09 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 19 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-18

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-stands-ready-to-work-with-the-un-to-ensure-un-peace-operations-remain-adaptable-effective-and-fit-for-the-challenges-ahead-uk-state 22:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 19:58 Added list of training providers approved for Assessment in Marine Cookery. ‘Other training’ section has been moved into new categories.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/project-panoptes-protecting-the-force-enabling-manoeuvre 17:44 Clarifications added to Competition Documentn.b. KR-02 has been rewritten to take out the Defeat requirement

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lincoln-prison 17:33 Gifts and parcels section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 17:26 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/helping-shape-the-future-of-the-uk-space-sector 17:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/get-funding-to-develop-and-exploit-knowledge-assets 17:09 ‘Key dates’ section updated to reflect the future round and the link to the competition opening this week has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 17:08 Updated the ‘Movements from a bluetongue restricted zone or temporary control zone to the free area of Scotland to live information request form EXD645(GB)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ng34-9lz-wrights-farm-environmental-permit-issued-eprsp3825mea001 17:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 16:31 Updated information around the risks of negatively commenting about the nation and flag (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-expands-crackdown-on-knife-crime 16:30 Added further quotes to news article.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 16:22 Procedure updated – hearing

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/minister-for-overseas-territories-statement-on-the-falkland-islands-18-september 16:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-national-rolling-open-market-review-may-2026 16:18 Closure notice has been updated with link to regional outputs.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/funding-boost-for-next-generation-of-british-fashion-talent 16:08 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 16:03 Updated information on visa exemption scheme, business ownership and deportation (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-safety-regulator-govuk-forms-privacy-notices 15:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dealing-with-customer-documents 15:53 This guidance has been updated in the sections: When we will accept photocopies of documents, to clarify that dual nationals can submit colour photocopies of their full foreign passport for all application types; Why we do not accept copies of documents, to clarify that photocopies of documents can be accepted in circumstances where it is specified in guidance; When we will accept photocopies of documents, to explain we will accept a colour photocopy of a British passport if an adult customer is applying to renew their expired British passport from a country that requires Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/modern-slavery-how-to-identify-and-support-victims 15:43 Statutory guidance updated with information on the application of reconsiderations for negative reasonable and conclusive grounds decisions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:42 Update EU & JSY vessel list 18/09

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-test-validation-approved-products 15:38 Updated page to include the latest ‘products approved’ spreadsheet

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-permission-to-stay-for-victims-of-human-trafficking-and-slavery-caseworker-guidance 15:38 Addition of guidance on the application of ‘Reconsideration’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/local-leaders-have-say-on-reforms-to-prepare-youngsters-for-work 15:26 Added a link to Skills Minister speech at Universities UK.

News and communications

/guidance/wetherby-yoi 15:20 Updated switchboard number to, 01937 544 200.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wetherby-yoi 15:13 Updated the safer custody reporting numbers, under the ‘Concerns, problems and complaints’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-update-issue-147 15:06 General Betting Duty article has been updated to clarify the application of the new rate.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 15:00 Hertsmere Borough Council comments addedApplicant letter addedHertfordshire County Council Growth and Infrastructure comments added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pharmacovigilance-senior-assessor-and-reporting-lead 14:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uks-250th-banking-hub-opens-in-chepstow-keeping-access-to-cash-and-face-to-face-banking-in-the-town 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:45 64 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 16 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-service 14:43 Updated guidance on the annual charge for using the service. The first charge will now be due by 31 January 2027. If you register later in the year, you will still need to pay the full amount.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fact-sheet-new-rules-to-protect-children-online 14:37 Under section 7, ‘facial recognition’ has been amended to ‘facial age estimation’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:30 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7174

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:30 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2754

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/romania 14:15 New information about drones crossing into Romanian airspace (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:13 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-and-working-conditions-under-ilo-188 14:10 Changes to this page have been editorial, with updated links to current guidance only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-recognition 14:10 MAA recognised military regulators updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-diseases-plan-prevent-and-protect-webinars 14:09 Added a link to an APHA briefing webinar about bluetongue testing and diagnosis, held on 17 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 14:04 Added OVS note: 2026/44: Wood packaging material (WPM) compliance for exports to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ireland-knowledge-base-profile 14:01 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/news/uk-galleries-urged-to-save-rare-renaissance-masterpiece 14:00 First published.

News and communications