UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-14

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:22 38 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 13 September 2026. 6 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prison-expansion-brings-new-cells-and-jobs-to-north-east 17:16 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/send-and-receive-information-on-adverse-drug-reactions-adrs 17:11 Updated contact information and changed ICSR submissions portal users information from R2 to R3 form requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/practice-direction-online-procedure-rules-for-possession-proceedings 17:09 Draft practice direction updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/outbreaks-of-koi-herpesvirus-khv-disease-in-2026 16:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-for-an-export-certificate 16:54 ‘Certificate of Free Sale for cosmetic products’ section updated as the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is now in force. Canada added to list of countries that do not need a Certificate of Free Sale to market, distribute or sell cosmetic products.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sn16-9dp-wessex-water-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3725mga001 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/protected-spirit-drinks-names-applications 16:48 Removed link to the ‘English Whisky/Whiskey: opportunity to oppose an application to register those names as a geographical indication’ as the opportunity to object has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s6-6sj-distinfields-properties-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3926mma001 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/it-reuse-for-good-charter 16:47 Added link to Best Policy Initiative of the Year 2026, Third Sector Awards nomination.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/guidance-for-driving-examiners-carrying-out-driving-tests-dt1 16:42 General technical matters – Updated sections 6.34 – Independent driving – general instructions for all categories, 6.36- Test routes and 6.37 – Routes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co7-7fp-hills-residential-construction-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3426maa001 16:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sn5-4hj-wain-homes-severn-valley-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3121mq 16:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/northern-ireland-retail-movement-scheme-nirms-how-to-move-goods 16:28 Updated the guidance on country of origin under ‘What to include in the NIRMS packing list’: Products listed as not needing a country of origin will need one if they contain dairy or eggs, including cakes, pasta and egg noodles. Updated the guidance on which country of origin to use for products of animal origin (POAO), plant products and composite products. If a composite product contains products from multiple countries, the country of origin should be the one where it is processed into a single product.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-outcomes-framework 16:28 Updated Local Outcomes Framework policy paper and Local Outcomes Framework: Priority outcomes and metrics with non-substantive changes to some metric names and descriptions.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/northern-ireland-retail-movement-scheme-how-to-register-and-seal-consignments 16:26 Updated the guidance on ‘Products you can move under NIRMS’: Products from Northern Ireland and the EU can only move under NIRMS if they will then stay in Northern Ireland. To move under NIRMS, rest of world products that pass through an EU border control post (BCP) will need to clear import checks. Pasta, noodles and couscous that need refrigeration cannot move under NIRMS. To move under NIRMS, products that do not require certification and controls must also have no EU animal and plant health requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:10 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 16:10 Added details of the appointment of the chair of the Care Quality Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-moves-to-acquire-speciality-steel-uk 16:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dengue-the-green-book-chapter-15a 15:52 Update availability of latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 15:51 Added: ‘Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week 2026’ and accompanying factsheets.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 15:47 Added inspection dates and survey details for Bromley Local Area Partnership and Sandwell Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 15:45 FAQ 203 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-fusion-policy-summit-joint-statement-on-fusion-energy 15:44 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/current-inspections 15:44 A formal notification of the commencement of an inspection has been sent to the Home Secretary.

News and communications

/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only 15:42 Updated ‘Early years qualifications achieved in the UK: checklist’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 15:40 Addition of information about Mount Etna eruption and flight disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-government-response-to-the-covid-19-inquiry-module-3-report 15:36 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

COVID-19

/government/collections/uk-covid-19-inquiry 15:36 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/inspection-announcement-an-inspection-of-the-home-offices-role-in-managing-high-harm-foreign-national-offenders-in-the-community-and-the-effectiveness 15:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 15:35 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/independent-schools-making-a-material-change 15:34 Updated the ‘Independent schools: applying for approval to make a material change’ guidance to clarify application requirements and timescales, and add new guidance on school closures and post-18 age range applications.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 15:31 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2880

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/european-entry-exit-system-ees-mod-personnel 15:31 Guidance updated to clarify position on the exemptions

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/clear-skies-ahead-passive-drone-detection-lands-at-uk-army-base 15:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/morgan-and-morecambe-offshore-wind-farms-transmission-assets-development-consent-decision-announced 15:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/criminal-justice-system-data-standards-forum-guidance 15:27 CJSE Courts BC OU Codes v39.0 published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 15:21 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2778

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/withdraw-funds-from-your-cash-account-for-cds-declarations 15:17 Information to confirm that repayments can only be made to a UK bank account has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-status-and-enforcement-action-caseworker-guidance 15:17 Guidance on cancellation and curtailment of permission has been updated. The following updates have been made: temporary arrangement reflected for adult social care workers following sponsor licence revocation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-use-the-pre-recorded-evidence-pre-service 15:14 Added updated screenshots to both guides.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 15:13 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2611

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies 15:06 This page has been updated with new guidance to reflect progress on local nature recovery strategies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-us-fusion-supercomputers-to-be-linked-across-atlantic 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 14:59 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3221

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 14:51 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2488

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-bilateral-fund-call-3 14:50 IBF Call 3 – Application Form Part B – file attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-ilr-reports-for-possible-data-errors-in-your-return 14:43 Added 2026 to 2027 ILR funding reports guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/the-future-of-ilford-park-polish-home 14:42 Government response has been added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:31 Loddon Drive Railway Bridge works restriction notice (Mon 14 Sep to Fri 27 Nov 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electricity-networks-growth-social-and-environmental-guidance-to-gema 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/draft-strategic-policy-guidance-for-electricity-networks-growth 14:30 We’ve published the consultation response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/india-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 14:26 Updated details for Medical Clinic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules 14:12 Added guidance on funding arrangements for learners who live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advanced-nuclear-technologies 14:10 The department is not currently assessing any applications against the GDA Entry criteria.

Policy papers and consultations

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rabies-post-exposure-risk-assessment 14:00 Added information on how to access a risk assessment. Removed risk assessment form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukswitzerland-agreement-on-mutual-recognition-in-relation-to-conformity-assessment-cs-switzerland-no12026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/command-papers-by-country-2013 14:00 Uploaded [CS Switzerland No.1/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 13:59 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 13:59 Appeals hearing diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/income-record-viewer-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 13:54 Planned downtime from 10pm on Friday 18 September 2026 to 2am Saturday 19 September has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 13:47 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:47 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/defence-and-industry-unite-as-new-collaboration-hub-opens-at-raf-wyton 13:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/community-groups-invited-to-apply-for-funding-to-bring-people-together 13:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/vital-93-million-funding-boost-for-victims-in-essex 13:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 13:34 Updated the list of compatible software providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applicant-guidance-sac-recruitment 13:27 Monitoring form (page 14): corrected two responses to ensure the selected answers were accurate and appropriate.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 13:03 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England, Scotland and Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/project-panoptes-protecting-the-force-enabling-manoeuvre 13:02 Project PANOPTES Webinar added to competition document and landing page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-admission-appeals-data-collection-guide 12:58 Updated ‘School admission appeals data collection: guide for local authorities’ for 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/non-nuclear-rsr-environmental-permits 12:53 Added a new section for large-scale fusion activities permit and added form Part RSR-B8: apply for or vary an unsealed sources and radioactive waste for large‑scale fusion activities permit. Added links to guidance on Developing and maintaining your radioactive waste management plan and Planning for decommissioning of radioactive substances activities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-steps-up-support-for-global-efforts-to-prepare-for-el-nino-following-devastating-extreme-weather 12:41 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 12:37 Local plans examination hearing dates information updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:12 The name for code GBAUGVSMEDCMT has changed to Clubb Sand and Gravel Ltd.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-of-the-commitments-given-by-iag-to-the-european-commission-in-relation-to-its-acquisition-of-bmi 12:00 Update on Summer 2027 slot release procedure published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/statutory-review-of-pubs-code-and-pubs-code-adjudicator-2022-to-2025 12:00 A link to the ‘Pubs Code and Pubs Code Adjudicator: statutory review, 2022 to 2025’ added as the consultation outcome.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 11:54 Improvement notice has been issued in September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/m20-quality-assurance-of-continuous-emission-monitoring-systems 11:46 In section 3.7.1, the graphs showing examples of QAL2 calibrations have been removed. In section 3.7.4, added a requirement on when repeat QAL2 is required for particulate CEMS. In section 3.7.12, the requirement to assess the difference between the average of the SRM and CEMS results has been removed. Added the use of ambient air for O2, when using procedure c. In section 3.7.16, changed virtual ELVs for CO2 and N2O. Changed variability and acceptance test criteria for dust measurements. In section 3.12, the requirements on test gases have been updated. In section 5.3, the reporting requirements for AST failures and repeat QAL2s have changed. Section 7 has been updated to reflect the changes in section 5.3.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal 11:35 Updated Multiple submissions to make it clearer where to include the information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-filmmakers-handed-boost-by-new-film-agreement-with-canada 11:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/applicant-guidance-sac-recruitment 11:25 Welsh language pages added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan 11:23 Removal of information about the World Nomad Games (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/healthier-school-dinners-as-government-delivers-major-reforms 11:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-carbon-management-innovation-challenge 11:15 The expression of interest process for applying to be part of the challenge coalition is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yorkshire-wolds-area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-proposed-designation 11:11 We’ve added a grey box with a link to the submission information page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yorkshire-wolds-area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-proposed-designation-submission 11:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/surrey-hills-area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-boundary-variation 11:08 We’ve added a grey box with a link to the submission information page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/surrey-hills-area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-boundary-variation-submission 11:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/almost-7-million-adults-in-the-dark-about-their-state-pension 11:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/democratic-republic-of-congo-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 10:58 The guide has been updated in full.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/the-military-court-service 10:42 Court Administration telephone number updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/young-brits-recruited-as-drug-mules-as-overseas-drug-smuggling-arrests-quadruple-in-three-years 10:39 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:32 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:32 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests 10:25 Appointments are now available until 28 February 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:19 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 14 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/lancashire-prison-to-gain-240-extra-places 10:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/school-food-standards-2027-resources-for-secondary-schools 10:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-food-standards-2027-resources-for-primary-schools 10:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crown-court-digital-case-system-guidance-register-and-access-case-material 10:13 Added a link to the practice direction on listing and criminal remote participation guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/school-food-standards-updating-the-legislative-framework 10:12 Added the government response, supplementary annexes and an equality impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/school-food-standards-practical-guide-and-resources-for-schools 10:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-food-standards-allergy-guide 10:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-food-standards-checklist-for-headteachers 10:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-food-standards-guide-for-governors 10:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/standards-for-school-food-in-england 10:09 Updated to reflect that new school food standards will be implemented from 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:01 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/common-ground-award-2026-to-2027-prospectus 10:00 Added link to apply for funding.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-fusion-investment-prospectus 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fusion-regulation-landscape 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-use-online-financial-remedy-services 09:55 Within ‘Managing a case – contested’ attachment – under section 8 the words ‘final consent order’ added to text and amended screenshot displaying new drop down option added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:54 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childminders-report-new-people-in-the-setting 09:52 Clarified that, in line with the EYFS September 2026, childminder assistants must not begin working at a setting until they have been confirmed to be suitable by either Ofsted or their CMA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spelthorne-borough-council-commissioner-appointment-letter-1-september-2026 09:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/woking-borough-council-commissioner-appointment-letter-1-september-2026 09:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/opss-community-funding-for-product-safety 09:32 Information and application forms added for the second opportunity for organisations to bid to deliver community-based and / or consumer-focused product safety awareness and education projects in 2026/2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contracted-ofsted-inspectors-for-schools-and-further-education-and-skills 09:30 We have updated the information on becoming an Ofsted Inspector in schools and further education and skills, to show that the register of interest is currently open only to applicants applying through the pilot route.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex4-2hw-grs-stone-supplies-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlb3502htv002 09:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge-list-of-signatories 09:26 Added 12 new organisations, including DXC Technology, Charterhouse Voice Data Limited, PwC, NEDonBoard, InSync Human Resource, SCC UK Ltd, Digital Armour Limited, 3CT Security, IQ in IT LTD, Shift Key Cyber, Hoge100 Business Systems Ltd, and Toyota (GB) PLC.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submitting-data-to-ofqual 09:13 GQ reporting schedule has been updated to include Component codes collections

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-scheduled-downtime-and-technical-issues 09:10 Deleted downtime for 9/9/26 and 11/9/26 as now completed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fusion-energy-developers-engage-early-with-regulators 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fusion-energy-environmental-regulation 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fire-risk-appraisals-of-external-walls-fraews 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-1-teacher-assessment-guidance 09:00 Updated for the academic year 2026 to 2027. The only changes are the year in the title, some updated links to ensure they lead to the latest guidance, and adding the missing HNM code to the optional tracking outcomes for English reading, English writing and mathematics in section 5.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-teacher-assessment-guidance 09:00 Updated for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 08:39 Updated the lists of businesses in England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS); Scotland approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS); England, Scotland, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export animal by-products to the EU; England, Scotland, Wales and the Crown Dependencies registered to export honey to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/call-for-membership-nominations-space-exploration-advisory-committee 08:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-space-exploration-advisory-committee-seac 08:00 Committee members updated.Meet the Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC) – HTML attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applications-under-the-family-law-act-1996 06:00 Sections 4, 6 and 16 have been amended to clarify our requirements for completing panels 5, 6 and 7 of forms HR1 and HR2 to help reduce avoidable delays or requisitions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/execution-of-deeds 06:00 We have made some minor formatting amendments to section 2.7.2 to make the guidance clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leases-determination-pg26 06:00 Section 10.1 has been amended to take account of situations where the person receiving the break notice has waived the need to meet the conditions for using the break option.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-land-charges-pg79 06:00 Section 2.7 has been added as we have created a new process for the registration of Compulsory Purchase Orders, made under section 15(6) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and Compulsory Acquisition Notices, made under section 134(6A) of the Planning Act 2008.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/millions-of-people-to-benefit-from-simpler-more-secure-way-to-sign-in-to-government-services 00:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-us-fusion-strike-partnership-to-accelerate-clean-energy 00:01 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/your-cancellations-covered-new-scheme-to-help-stranded-rail-passengers-arrives-this-weekend 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-13

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:52 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13 September 2026. Romney Lock has reopened for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:02 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13 September 2026. Romney Lock closed until further notice due to broken collar strap.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:51 12 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 12 September 2026. There were cases in Cornwall, Devon, Derbyshire, Lancashire and Warwickshire.Of these, 9 cases involved sheep and 3 cases involved cattle. All 12 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.3 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 12 September 2026.There were cases in Carmarthenshire, Powys and Swansea.All 3 cases involved sheep. All 3 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.One case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 12 September 2026. The case was in Dumfries and Galloway.The case was in sheep and was tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:14 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13 September 2026. Teddington Lock has reopened to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:21 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 13 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 07:59 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13th September 2026. Teddington Lock currently closed due to obstruction to head gates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/funding-secured-for-excavation-to-unlock-secrets-of-bronze-age-flag-fen-site 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-12

/government/news/free-rail-travel-expanded-to-bereaved-veteran-families-this-remembrance-weekend 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:49 Twenty nine new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England, 5 new cases of were confirmed in Wales and 2 cases confirmed in Scotland on 11 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:57 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 12 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-11

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-will-work-through-this-council-to-combat-terrorism-in-all-its-forms-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 22:02 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-has-long-supported-strengthening-the-un-sanctions-regime-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 21:14 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/english-whisky-raises-a-glass-to-new-protected-status 17:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 16:35 Updated Castlemartin September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:29 Removal of information about Hurricane Marie (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/legalisation-next-day-service-providers 16:08 Removed 1000 Apostilles from the list of providers.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 16:05 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/north-sea-camp-prison 15:54 How to book official visits updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 15:53 ‘Record keeping during enforcement visits’ updated with the following changes: references to GRABBA removed and replaced with Mobile Biometric Check; clarification on contingency planning when PRONTO is down and how to record notes in the Pocket Notebook (PNB) during this time.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 15:52 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7173

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 15:51 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2753

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/closed-opportunities-space-related-rd-innovation-and-education 15:50 Added Earth Observation Missions and Technology Innovation Call 1and Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme – Call 3

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 15:49 Removed Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme – Call 3 and Earth Observation Missions and Technology Innovation Call 1 as these calls have closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:39 Updated EU vessel list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-briefings-and-planning 15:37 Full list of changes can be found in ‘Changes from last version of this guidance’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-become-an-mca-approved-doctor 15:34 Added recruitment campaign for Barcelona, Spain.Corrected the link to the approved doctor’s manual under ‘Criteria for appointment as an AD’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 15:26 Updated the list of airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hungary-knowledge-base-profile 15:26 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/indonesia-knowledge-base-profile 15:26 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/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 15:22 Updated the lists of airlines, airports, sea and rail routes and companies you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rabies-quarantine-authorised-premises-and-carriers 15:22 Removed entry for Eyersdown Quarantine Kennels, Hampshire.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s024-9tn-mr-francis-bradshaw-mr-steve-howell-mr-rhys-evans-mr-graham-turner-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3421mka001 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ws15-3ad-henry-hill-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3427mma001 15:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:17 Information about ‘Enterprise Management Incentives scheme research’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wd3-5hb-richard-parsons-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3521mva001 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/electric-vehicle-charging-changes-to-permitted-development-rights 15:12 Electric vehicle charging: changes to permitted development rights – government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/advanced-therapy-medicinal-products-regulation-and-licensing-in-uk 15:11 Added British Pharmacopoeia information to ‘scientific advice’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu10-2pz-andy-davies-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3827mxa001 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sn9-6ht-melanie-sims-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3726maa001 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/your-voice-your-decision-campaign-flyer 15:09 We have updated our campaign flyers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 15:00 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 15:00 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukpoland-treaty-on-security-and-defence-partnership-cs-poland-no12026 14:59 Correction slip embedded in text of [CS Poland No.1/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 14:57 Planned downtime from 7pm on Saturday 26 September 2026 to 8:30am on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:55 Information about ‘Traders experiences of exporting and using intermediaries’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 14:52 Updated information about flooding in the Rasuwa district and Nepal-China border area and about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dbs-check-requests-guidance-for-employers 14:51 Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lasting-power-of-attorney-campaign-leaflet 14:50 We have updated our campaign leaflet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lasting-power-of-attorney-campaign-poster 14:49 We have updated our campaign posters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/your-voice-your-decision-social-media-and-newsletter-content 14:48 We have updated our social media and newsletter content.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:44 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yorkshire-and-east-of-england-artists-to-be-showcased-around-the-world 14:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance 14:11 Welsh translation has been uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 14:07 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with one addition to the ‘iXBRL Managed Tagging Service providers’ and ‘ iXBRL Conversion Software Application providers’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-the-sponsorship-management-system-sms-user-manual 14:07 Added link to the new manual 13 for multi-factor authentication, updated the glossary and referenced that from 9 September 2026, you can no longer appoint Level 2 users.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/eight-toothed-european-spruce-bark-beetle-ips-typographus 14:05 Added new outbreak maps for 10km and 25km.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tree-production-innovation-fund-how-to-make-a-claim 14:00 Added page: ‘Managing your Tree Production Innovation Fund ‘.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/alan-lovell-appointed-chair-of-british-steel 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/second-stage-of-ventnor-coastline-investigations-begin 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/minister-acts-to-stop-pivotal-british-modernist-painting-from-leaving-the-uk 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/near-miss-at-hopperton-old-station-user-worked-crossing--2 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-timms-review-co-chair-update-september-2026 13:55 Added the following documents: ‘Easy Read: The Timms Review: co-chair update, September 2026’, ‘Easy Read: The Timms Review: annex – improvements to the current benefit, September 2026’ and ‘Easy Read: The Timms Review: annex – principles of a reformed benefit, September 2026’.

News and communications