UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-14

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 17:16 Added new secondary tag to Hamilton Bros for MF13 TST.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tetanus-the-green-book-chapter-30 16:55 Added note to explain interim PEP guidance for health professionals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gloucester-illegal-waste-site-shut-down 16:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 16:39 Updates made to include downtime notification for Wednesday 12 August.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/september-catch-limit-review-2026 16:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/no-recourse-to-public-funds-guidance-for-local-authorities 16:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-16-schools-funding-local-authority-guidance-for-2026-to-2027 16:28 In ‘Schools operational guide: 2026 to 2027’, we have updated section 33 to reflect that dedicated schools grant (DSG) management plans have been replaced by local SEND reform plans.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:23 Update to navigation issues. Sunbury Lock open to navigation. Divers to attend Whitchurch Lock Saturday 15 August.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-out-about-the-national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism 15:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-members-appointed-to-the-s4c-board--2 15:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-2026-social-media-toolkit 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-2026-factsheet 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/expression-of-interest-northwest-atlantic-fisheries-organisation-nafo-2j3kl-cod-fishery 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/northwest-atlantic-fisheries-organisation-nafo-2j3kl-cod-fishery-expression-of-interest-2026-privacy-notice 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 15:41 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/order-certified-copies-and-certificates-from-companies-house 15:40 We’re unable to process requests for company certificates until further notice. We’ll publish another update when the issue is resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 15:37 Updated information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/argentine-haemorrhagic-fever-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/haemorrhagic-fevers-in-bolivia-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lassa-fever-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lujo-virus-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 15:25 Updated information about flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-dvla-about-changes-to-your-atf-contact-details 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:12 Update 14 August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co6-2fp-hobb-estates-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3626mna001 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn15-0ay-michael-tristram-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvb3643kxa001 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr16-2qr-georgina-watkins-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3021mna001 15:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl54-4dn-puesdown-property-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3628mja001 15:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environmental-permit-variation-granted-to-drax-power-limited 14:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/leeds-freight-company-with-unpaid-international-debts-shut-down 14:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/review-launched-to-shape-pathway-to-reach-zero-emission-driving-by-2035 14:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-farm-animal-welfare-concerns 14:22 Do not use this service to report suspected bird flu or dead wild birds. We have added links for reporting these.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-new-non-executive-directors-appointed-to-the-dvsa-board 14:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/natural-england-privacy-notices 14:21 We have updated the Agri-environment research projects privacy notice so that aligns with the current data protection requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operator-compliance-audits 14:17 Added clarity on bodies that provide assistance to operators as well as carrying out audits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specialist-schemes-testing-station-map 14:07 Added Milton Keynes (Ship My Car) to the list of Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) test centre locations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/design-review-panels-for-strategic-authorities 13:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statutory-guidelines-on-disposable-bbqs 13:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ncts-software-developers 13:21 The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) list has been updated, one supplier has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advice-on-safe-storage-handling-and-use-of-eggs-for-catering 13:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/seventh-uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-call-for-evidence 12:38 Updated the details section

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/vimseltinib-romvimza-approved-for-use-in-adults-to-treat-tenosynovial-giant-cell-tumours 12:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:33 Nineteen new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 13 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 18 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Derbyshire, England on 13 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Ceredigion, Wales on 13 August 2026. The case was in a bovine and was confirmed following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 13 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reforming-the-packing-waste-recycling-note-prn-system 12:33 We received 81 responses to the consultation. We will publish a summary of responses in autumn 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/ukhsa-updates-heat-health-alerts-across-england 12:22 Updated with latest HHA information.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-if-youre-self-employed 12:10 The live webinar link for ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper’ has been updated.The recorded webinar links for ‘Tax basics – a starter guide for small businesses’, ‘Residential property income for individuals – an introduction’ and ‘Residential property income for individuals – expenses and deductions’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:08 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/egypt-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:08 Updated the country policy and information note on Christians.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:07 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/the-cmas-programme-of-work-across-mobile-platforms 12:05 Responses to consultations on proposed steering conduct requirements published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform 12:02 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-googles-mobile-platform 12:02 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/medicines-get-scientific-advice-from-mhra 11:51 Updated to inform organisations that they are required to submit their final briefing document(s) and questions at the point of requesting Scientific Advice, with this becoming mandatory from September 2026. The supporting document guidance has been expanded to clarify expectations for company positions, scientific justification and alignment with relevant regulatory guidance. Additional information has been added on areas of expertise, including pharmacovigilance, risk minimisation, and the use of real-world data and evidence, as well as the MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue service. Meeting arrangements have also been clarified, including teleconference as the default format, clarification on recording the meeting, and logistics of in-person meetings unless agreed in advance by the Chair.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-if-youve-claimed-too-much-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief 11:48 Guidance added to section ‘Who can use the R&D disclosure service’ on correcting an RDEC claim made under the small and medium enterprise scheme, after the time limit for amending Company Tax Return has passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/emergency-preparedness-resilience-and-response-concept-of-operations 11:37 Deleted: Annexe F: UKHSA incident response roles.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statutory-instruments-criminal-procedure-rules 11:34 SI 2026 No. 721 (L. 13) added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-poverty-analytical-expert-reference-group-terms-of-reference 11:34 Added the following information to the landing page and to ‘Child Poverty Analytical Expert Reference Group – Terms of Reference (HTML)’.’This group has been replaced by the Child Poverty Expert Analytical PanelThe group was in place to support the development of the Child Poverty Strategy. The Child Poverty Expert Analytical Panel is supporting the next stages of the strategy work.’ The text contains links to the new panel and the Child Poverty Strategy. Removed the PDF version of ‘Child Poverty Analytical Expert Reference Group – Terms of Reference’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/announcements-from-the-criminal-procedure-rule-committee 11:33 Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wa7-4qx-watercycle-technologies-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3322lra001 11:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/annual-returns-and-tax-claims-for-isa-managers 11:18 More information about submitting nil returns has been added to the ‘Basis of ISA tax claims’ and ‘Annual return and claim – form ISA14’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators 10:54 A ‘Deadlines’ section has been added to help you find out the filing and payment deadlines for your taxes, and add them to your calendar.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tri-service-pension-codes-april-2026 10:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/maritime-security 10:44 Replaced references to the Maritime Security and MLC Branch with the Audit and Verification Operations branch and updated contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 10:35 Approved Training Provider list updated x 74

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus 10:34 New information about fertility treatment (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-digital-service-for-local-authority-epr-for-packaging-grants 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/novel-autonomy-and-robotics-phase-1 10:07 Edits made due to a delay in timelines – Stage 1 decision release changed to 20 August (from 18 August), Stage 2 opening changed to 20 August (from 18 August), Stage 2 submission deadline changed to 17 September (from 15 September). Edits made on landing page and in competition document.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 10:06 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2749

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:04 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 14 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 10:02 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7169

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/passport-printing 09:59 This guidance has been updated in the sections Replacements for passports issued with an error; When the print location has been updated; How to change the print location and When the print location has been updated to local print.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/asylum-appeals-target-launched-for-faster-removals 09:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/veterans-of-the-lgbt-ban-financial-recognition-scheme 09:47 Updated: ‘LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme: scheme rules’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-register-of-reprocessors-and-exporters-of-uk-packaging-waste 09:39 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-in-china 09:37 Updated page: China: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sizewell-c-limited-npswr047455-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-7-august-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app 09:22 Information about data protection in the HMRC App has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:15 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:14 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/marine-licence-requirements-for-activities-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-abnj 09:03 Link to Scot GOV updated as they have now published a page specifically about BBNJ

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 09:00 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 17 to Sunday 23 August.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-and-sponsors-make-a-query-to-the-business-helpdesk 09:00 Added link to Sponsorship – Business Helpline Support videos.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80734550 08:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80727240001000 08:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82115930 08:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82057890001000 08:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82095500001000 08:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82052940001000 08:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80737280 08:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80893450001000 08:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/patents-accelerated-processing 08:24 Section on Green Channel new text on ‘Get your patent granted more quickly’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patents-fast-grant 08:24 Section 8 How do you request these accelerated services updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80734520001000 08:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina 08:16 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nationality-crown-designated-and-eu-community-service 08:12 This guidance has been updated to clarify that, under section 14(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, a person born outside the UK before 1983 could qualify for British citizenship and under Section 25(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, a person born outside the British overseas territories before 1983 could qualify for British overseas territories citizenship and to explain that customers who qualify for British citizenship OTBD under section 14(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 because their father was in designated service, will become British citizens.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-new-zealand 07:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/150-rural-4g-masts-now-live-so-holidaymakers-can-switch-off-without-being-cut-off 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ai-bootcamp-launched-in-north-west-to-combat-youth-unemployment 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/millions-to-receive-essential-benefit-payments-early 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-13

/government/news/growth-in-every-postcode-as-burnham-sits-down-with-small-business-owners-in-the-west-country 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/the-bigger-picture-how-vizgard-is-automating-airspace-safety 17:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dsa-02ome-defence-ordnance-munitions-and-explosives-ome-regulations 16:56 Removed: ‘DSA 03.OME Part 2 DCOP 201 – Appointment of Inspector of Explosives’ and ‘DSA 03.OME Part 2 Guidance Material 207 – Certified Free from Explosives’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:46 Due to local incident, Sunbury Lock will be on hand wind during Lock and Weir Keeper hours. Outside of Lock and Weir Keeper hours the lock will be closed to navigation. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iran 16:37 Removal of information on temporary withdrawal of UK staff from Iran and the embassy operating remotely (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/publish-your-plan-data 16:35 Added information about publishing datasets and updated the steps you need to follow to meet the approved data standard.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/albania 16:28 New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Albania (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina 16:28 New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Bosnia and Herzegovina. New information that the border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-gateway-guidance 16:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/montenegro 16:25 New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Montenegro and updated information about road travel and swimming safety (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:22 New restriction notice for Hurley Regatta 2026 (Sat 15 Aug).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hurley-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-offer-guidance 16:19 Added ‘Care leaver local offer: guidance for local authorities’, which comes into effect on 30 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/serbia 16:18 New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Serbia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/north-macedonia 16:16 New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from North Macedonia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/performance-points-a-practical-guide-to-key-stage-4-and-5-points 16:07 Updated ‘Performance points: a practical guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/health-professionals-pharmaceutical-products-and-vat-notice-70157 15:57 A link to ‘Revenue and Customs Brief 6 (2026): VAT liability of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors)’ has been added to section 6.5 ‘Supplies of self-employed locum doctors including GPs’.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-public-money 15:53 The template has been added for Arms Length Bodies to use, commencing August 2026.The template has been updated for Template Delegated Authority Letter for departments to use, commencing August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mhclg-user-research-privacy-notice 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/iran-must-cease-its-long-standing-support-for-the-houthis-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 15:41 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/drive35-funding-programme-innovation 15:40 DRIVE35 programme funding updated from £2.5 billion to £4 billion, with funding available to 2035.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:37 Whitchurch Lock closed to navigation until further notice. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-revenue-and-customs-trusts-and-estates-newsletters 15:35 The HMRC Trusts and Estates Newsletter for August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 15:30 Map updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 15:30 France and Spain updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biotoxin-and-phytoplankton-monitoring 15:30 Porthallow is currently closed for commercial harvesting due to the presence of marine biotoxins above safe limits.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technical-conservation-and-landing-obligation-rules-and-regulations-2025 15:23 2026 WWW Beam trawls update

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-an-intermediary-to-register-and-act-on-your-behalf-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 15:19 Guidance explaining how HMRC will contact you about your IOSS registration has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:01 Update – UK & EU vessel list

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-your-tax-filing-and-payment-deadlines 14:59 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biodiverse-landscapes-fund 14:57 Updated the page to reflect how the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund is currently operating, including its achievements, locations and implementation partners.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/covid-19-test-approval-how-to-apply 14:47 Introduced the CTDA Renewal Process and the CTDA Renewal Application Portal

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safety-guidelines-for-magnetic-resonance-imaging-equipment-in-clinical-use 14:46 Updated guidance document – New cover image added, update from UKAS and various other minor corrections.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala 14:45 Removal of information about Fuego volcanic activity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/veterans-news-and-communications-hub 14:36 Updated: ‘Latest news’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-voluntary-clearance-amendment-underpayment-c2001 14:32 Information about using CHIEF to apply for a voluntary clearance amendment has been removed, as CHIEF is no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-legislative-changes-to-support-implementation-of-the-british-industrial-competitiveness-scheme 14:28 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/the-judicial-pensions-amendment-regulations-2027 14:27 Added impact assessment and Welsh language impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/international-development-funding/science-and-technology-accelerator-systems-sta-s-southern-africa-programme 14:19 The deadline for EOI submission has been extended. New deadline is 26 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/customs-debt-liability 14:17 Information relating to making declarations using CHIEF has been removed as CHIEF is no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs34-8bu-wain-homes-severn-valley-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3024mta001 14:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl7-7bn-mr-ian-hunter-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3221mr 14:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl30-5pj-mrs-katrina-walford-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3625mca001 14:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-work-with-uk-defence-innovation-ukdi 14:09 Updated UKDI Adviser information

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria 14:02 New information about on Governorship elections taking place in Osun State on 15 August (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/remediation-nears-completion-in-kincardine-after-mine-subsidence 13:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/support-for-neurodivergent-applicants 13:57 Changed the contact to the UKDI Help Centre

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-defence-innovation-ukdi-bid-writing-guidance 13:56 Updated Power Point

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advice-for-uk-defence-innovation-ukdi-prospective-applicants 13:55 Updated text under Innovation Outlines to remove reference to enquiry forms.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/assessment-process-and-criteria 13:46 Competition opens – removed link to old innovation partner pageResubmission – removed link to old innovation partner page

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-terms-and-conditions-and-contract-guidance 13:45 What UKDI does not fund – Removed section under the bullets which linked to contact UKDI form

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 13:39 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 11 September 2026 to 1pm Tuesday 15 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 13:39 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 11 September 2026 to 1pm Tuesday 15 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal 13:39 Removed section on contact UKDI FormStep 1 – Service – removed hyperlink to old Innovation Partner pageIf your proposal was unsuccessful – removed hyperlink to old Innovation Partner page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 13:39 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 11 September 2026 to 1pm Tuesday 15 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/youve-got-the-grades-but-dont-pass-on-your-health 13:37 Updated information on where to obtain a Men B vaccine across all four nations.

News and communications

/government/publications/senior-talent-committee 13:36 Updated document due to new governance board following Cab Sec review of governance, with STC replacing the SLC governance board

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/disagree-with-a-revenue-correction-notice 13:31 Added translation

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/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-use-online-financial-remedy-services 13:31 Changes to the ‘Respond to a request for information’ section of the managing consented guide.

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/government/publications/tq12-3lp-devon-county-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3229lka001 13:27 First published.

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/government/publications/sl0-9jq-amazon-data-services-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3621mma001 13:25 First published.

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/guidance/ask-the-adjudicators-office-to-review-a-windrush-compensation-scheme-decision 13:09 Reinstated information about the Adjudicator’s Office role in considering complaints about how the Home Office handled a Windrush Compensation Scheme claim. Restored guidance on the types of complaints the Adjudicator’s Office can consider and updated customer guidance on how to make a complaint.

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/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:03 Eighteen new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 12 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 16 cases involved sheep and 2 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 12 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 12 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

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/government/publications/cv7-7lg-nrs-meriden-aggregates-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3922mra001 13:03 First published.

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/government/publications/dn14-7yd-metham-poultry-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3320mza001 13:00 First published.

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/guidance/admiralty-registrar-hearing-and-trial-dates 12:59 Lead times updated

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/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:42 All Civil updated

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/government/news/youve-got-the-grades-but-dont-pass-on-your-health 12:37 Readers were incorrectly directed to their GP or local health centre to get a Men B vaccine. Have amended to read they should go to their local pharmacy.

News and communications

/guidance/book-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser-exam 12:33 Updated information about appealing your exam result to show that you must submit your appeal before the results are published.

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/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 12:29 New information about visa requirements when entering Kuwait (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80894870001000 12:29 First published.

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/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 12:29 Added Dartmoor September firing times.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80894860 12:28 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80896460 12:28 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80894850 12:27 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80894890 12:27 First published.

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/government/publications/planning-applications-process-section-62a-authorities-in-special-measures 12:26 Hertsmere Borough Council added under Applications submitted

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80951940001000 12:26 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80746950002000 12:25 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82064030001000 12:25 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82013230 12:24 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82033480 12:24 First published.

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/guidance/planning-applications-s62a 12:23 Hertsmere Borough Council added under Applications Submitted

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-88103572 12:23 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-81011500 12:19 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80999940001000 12:18 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80995740 12:18 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80978090001000 12:17 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80988410001000 12:17 First published.

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/guidance/the-blue-belt-programme 12:15 new logo added anew email sign up link

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/foreign-travel-advice/laos 12:10 Updated information on flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Safety and security’ page).

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/government/publications/drink-drive-rehabilitation-scheme-areas-and-approved-course-providers 12:10 Updated contact details for IAM RoadSmart.

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/government/consultations/consultation-on-simplifying-treaty-relief-from-withholding-tax-on-interest-paid-overseas 12:04 Updated to include information for a virtual roundtable event.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/youth-matters-fund-delivery-partner-competition 11:58 Updated response to clarification question on funding for the 26/27 year.

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/government/calls-for-evidence/capacity-market-hydrogen-to-power-and-interconnectors 11:53 Updated the technical adjustment methodology document to clarify the datasets used that were in place when the interconnector de-rating factors were calculated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/world-renowned-wildlife-photography-exhibition-opens-in-honiara 11:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/over-33-tonnes-of-suspected-illegal-food-seized-following-nfcu-arrest-and-partner-operation 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-defence-ordnance-munitions-and-explosives-safety-regulator-dosr-regulatory-notices 11:26 Removed: DOSR Regulatory Notice (RN) 2026-04 – Notification of Amendment to DSA 02.OME Part 5 and Consultation on JSP390, DOSR RN 2025-10 Advance Notification of Amendment to DSA 02.OME Part 2 Regulations, DOSR RN 2024-04 – Publication of DSA 02.OME Regulations version 3.0.

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/government/publications/resistant-bacteria-from-animals-of-possible-risk-contingency-plan 11:18 Updates made to alert timelines.

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/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:08 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4482

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