UK Government advice update diffs

2026-02-25

/government/speeches/the-uk-strongly-supports-minusca-and-its-vital-role-in-protecting-civilians-in-the-central-african-republic-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 19:53 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 18:29 “Updated information on the security situation in Mexico (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)”

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 18:06 Added OVS note number: 2026/09: outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Argentina.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/landmark-bill-to-deliver-swifter-justice-for-victims 18:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/st-helena-apply-for-a-uk-visa 17:47 Updated information on when an applicant may or may not receive a vignette.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 17:08 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Bangoka International Airport in Kisangani. FDCO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the district of Kasa Vubu in Kinshasa city bordered by the N1 Triumphal Road (Stadium), Barumbu District, Lingwala district and south of the Botanical Garden (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/falkland-islands-apply-for-a-uk-visa 16:48 Updated information on when an applicant may or may not receive a vignette if they apply for certain work, study and family visas, or for indefinite leave to enter (settlement) on any route.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/visitor-visa-guide-to-supporting-documents 16:47 Updated content on travelling with a document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-laws-to-protect-victims-of-honour-based-abuse 16:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/submitting-data-to-ofqual 16:45 Changes to the VTQ Reporting Schedule – removing collections which data will no longer be collected.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:43 New information about earthquakes (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus 16:40 Added Neighbourhood Board and boundary form: privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-sourcing-and-consultancy-playbooks 16:32 Updated the Financial Viability Risk Assessment tool with version 6.2

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 16:30 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales, release 8946.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:29 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England, release 6697.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 16:23 Updated information about the ongoing situation in Cuba (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-patient-safety-essay-competition-2025 16:19 Made changes to article to reflect the competition is now closed and to change some of the wording to past tense

News and communications

/government/publications/pillar-two-top-up-taxes-relevant-territories-and-taxes-notice-2 16:15 The list of countries in sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of ‘Notice 2 – Pillar Two top-up taxes relevant territories and taxes’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/courts-and-tribunals-bill 16:12 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/passport-cancellations-malicious-lost-and-stolen-reports 16:08 This guidance has been updated in the section Examiner decides LS report was made maliciously, to change references from Child Protection and Safeguarding team (CPST) to Public Protection Specialist Safeguarding team (PP SST), following a team name change.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/approved-verification-guidance-application-form-and-stickers 16:04 Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biometric-information 16:02 Replaced “Retention and usage of biometric information” guidance – section on facial images captured at eGates and immigration control has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:01 The page has been revised to provide details on the import restrictions applied to Argentina due to a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-live 16:00 Details for Homes England Live on Wednesday 25 February 2026 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/manston-arrivals-and-processing-centre 15:57 Updated information about plans for the site, after the planning application was approved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sudan-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 15:55 Made 4 variations under the Sudan sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 15:55 Made 4 variations under the Sudan sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-a-complaint-in-immigration-removal-centres-dcf9-form 15:53 Published an updated version of the Punjabi translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 15:52 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 2 to 6 March 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-how-council-tax-bands-are-assessed 15:42 Corrected formatting issues, broken links and reorganised bullet points.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/family-nurse-partnership-programme 15:42 Under ‘Find a local FNP service’: removed links to Hounslow; Warwickshire North; and Warwickshire South and Rugby (as FNP programmes in these areas have been decommissioned); replaced link for Northamptonshire with 2 links for North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire; fixed links for Solihull and Warrington. Also restructured the page and updated section headings for clarity. Expanded information on how family nurses work and how the programme is provided.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 15:42 FAQ 174 amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-trained-teachers-apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-in-england 15:41 Updated the ‘Requirements you need to meet’ and ‘Teaching experience’ sections of ‘Overseas-trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England’ to improve the clarity of information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-will-try-to-defend-human-dignity-wherever-it-is-threatened-statement-by-uk-minister-for-human-rights 15:41 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/part-1-claim-m25-j10a3-wisley-interchange-improvement-scheme 15:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20258031092 15:39 OFSI General Licence INT/2025/8031092 extended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 15:35 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England, release 5576.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-patient-safety-essay-competition-2025 15:35 Updated to include the MHRA Patient Safety Essay Prize winners in both categories.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 15:34 Please see the attached reports for publication

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 15:34 Please see the attached reports for publication

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-aviation-safety-amendment-regulations-2026 15:30 The statutory instrument was laid before Parliament on 24 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/test-learn-and-grow-programme-privacy-notice 15:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-safety-for-businesses-a-to-z-of-industry-guidance 15:24 Links added to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report February 2026, and the Construction Products Reform White Paper and associated consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:24 Wednesday 25 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commissioning-a-condition-survey-for-school-and-college-buildings 15:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dorset-farmer-fined-after-failing-to-comply-with-slurry-notice 15:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-affordable-housing-funding 15:23 Amend to make clear who the guidance for the Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026 and Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 is aimed at. You can now apply for grants from the SAHP.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-regulation-construction-products 15:23 Links added to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report February 2026, and the Construction Products Reform White Paper and associated consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan 15:22 New information on travelling near the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border (See ‘Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border’ on the ‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan 15:22 New information on travelling near the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border (See ‘Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border’ on the ‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-cracks-down-on-unsafe-and-unregulated-building-products-in-response-to-grenfell-tower-tragedy 15:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 15:20 Opening of consultation on newborn screening for biliary atresia

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:07 Five new cases of BTV-3 in England were confirmed between 23 and 24 January 2026. The cases were in Cheshire, Derbyshire, East Sussex, Kent and Nottinghamshire.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-contact-us 15:06 Updated the contact address for the CoRWM.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-standard-opposition 15:04 The PDF has been removed for Guidance following the filing of a TM8: notice of defence and replaced with an accessible HTML document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-domestic-workers-supporting-documents 14:57 Updated information about making a new application for permission to come to the UK from 25 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/manchester-fraudster-who-followed-friends-advice-to-claim-maximum-value-covid-loan-is-jailed 14:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 14:38 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 9 to 13 March 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta23-0rj-ian-bradbury-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3620mga001 14:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/alcoholic-products-technical-guide 14:35 Section 1 – introduction – Section 1.1 has been updated to say you can find replaced Excise Notices in the National Archives.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg19-8ah-marshalstone-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3920mra001 14:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de13-9ea-stafford-borough-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3523mma001 14:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr8-1nq-peggs-farm-management-company-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3729mea001 14:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/councils-urged-to-crush-more-fly-tippers-vehicles 14:34 Added a link to the vehicle crushing footage.

News and communications

/guidance/medicines-marketing-authorisation-holders-submission-of-nitrosamine-risk-evaluation 14:31 Updated page to add new information on responsibilities and reporting on nitrosamine impurities

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/diplomatic-visa-arrangement-dva 14:28 Updated information on digital record of exemptions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 14:27 Information about ‘Government childcare support survey’ has been amended. Participants will now be contacted up to and including 20 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cuba-apply-for-a-uk-visa 14:26 Updated information about making a new application for permission to come to the UK from 25 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2026-to-2027-specification 14:26 Updated ‘business and technical specification’ and ‘validation rules’. Amendments are noted in the version history.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-the-uk-applying-from-overseas 14:24 Updated information about making a new application for permission to come to the UK from 25 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2026-to-2027-guide 14:24 Updated ‘Children in need census 2026 to 2027 guide’. Amendments are noted in the version history.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 14:15 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England, release 2729.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gad-sets-up-new-pension-scheme-working-group 14:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/newborn-hearing-screening-programme-nhsp-operational-guidance 14:14 Update focusing on improving clarity, compliance, and safeguarding, while reinforcing national standards and quality assurance.Improved guidance clarity in response to frequently asked questions including detailed guidance on AOAE and AABR testing, limits on repeat attempts, and when outpatient appointments should be offered.Updated links. Removal of content which is duplicated elsewhere. New guidance on managing records for adopted babies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/surveillance-and-audiological-referral-guidelines 14:10 Updated section 3.3 to reflect newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP) operational guidance

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/very-important-person-vip-delegate-visa 14:07 Updated information on digital record of exemptions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/updates-on-the-move-to-evisas 14:00 Updated information about making a new application for permission to come to the UK from 25 February 2026.

News and communications

/guidance/entering-the-uk-exemptions-to-controls 13:58 Update on transition to digital record of exemption from 25 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-humane-treatment-of-pows-and-accountability-of-russia-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce 13:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 13:51 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 13:42 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England, release 3217.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 13:32 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 13:08 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 25 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/uk-honours-ukrainian-resilience-on-4th-anniversary-of-russias-illegal-war-uk-statement-to-the-osce 13:03 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/regulator-launches-a-statutory-inquiry-into-william-blake-house-northants 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 12:51 Updated the order of the list of SELT providers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 12:48 Trade mark services image issue has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-from-the-interim-chief-construction-adviser 12:45 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/construction-products-reform-green-paper 12:45 Summary of responses added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/construction-products-reform-white-paper 12:45 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/general-safety-requirement-for-construction-products 12:45 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dfe-update-25-february-2026 12:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/funding-boost-to-support-patients-to-stay-in-and-return-to-work 12:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-service 12:10 Corrected the Digital Waste Tracking helpline phone number.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/remit-letter-to-the-ssrb-for-psni-chief-police-officers-2026-to-2027 12:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-sustainability-reporting-standards 12:00 Updates made to reflect that a consultation response on the exposure drafts of the UK versions of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 has now been published, along with finalised versions of UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cma-response-to-working-paper-on-options-for-reform-of-non-compete-clauses-in-employment-contracts 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-sustainability-reporting-standards-uk-srs-s1-and-uk-srs-s2 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/visit-guidance 12:00 Updated to reflect changes to the accompanied child visit visa route and updated contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/improve-and-renew-developing-your-long-term-estates-plan 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/exposure-drafts-uk-sustainability-reporting-standards 12:00 ‘Government response to the consultation on UK Sustainability Reporting Standards’ added to page.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/guidance-on-hmcts-related-suspicious-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages 11:48 New scam telephone added and how to report scams links updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gender-recognition 11:35 Published version 29.0 of the gender recognition guidance, a full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-pollution-contingency-planning-and-response-training-courses 11:30 The date and location for the national training course on oil pollution, contingency planning and response (LA01) have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-disrupts-second-manufacturing-facility-suspected-to-be-involved-in-the-manufacture-of-illegal-weight-loss-medicines-in-latest-blow-to-criminal-ne 11:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/fish-return-to-cullompton-ponds-thanks-to-rod-licence-money 11:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/iaas-leadership-team 11:23 Leadership team updated to reflect current structure.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/councils-urged-to-crush-more-fly-tippers-vehicles 11:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-leaders-of-further-education-programme-current-national-leaders 11:22 Removed Ellen Thinnesen and Colin Booth from the ‘National leaders of further education’ list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sfo-set-to-secure-280000-from-convicted-fraudster-david-ames 11:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/proceeds-of-crime 11:21 We have secured a £283,321.72 recovery order against David Ames, who was convicted in 2022 of defrauding thousands of victims in the Harlequin timeshare scheme

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-detected-in-cyprus 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-echr-supplementary-memoranda 11:12 Addition of ECHR sixth supplementary memorandum: 23 February 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-delegated-powers-supplementary-memoranda 11:11 Addition of Delegated powers memorandum: 23 February 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-government-amendments-for-committee 11:11 Letter added from Lord Hanson and Baroness Levitt to Lord Davies detailing government amendments for Lords Report stage: 23 February 2026.

News and communications

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 11:05 List of ceased and suspended ACSPs updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/arrests-made-in-multi-million-pound-waste-fraud-case 11:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tree-production-innovation-fund-funded-projects 11:03 Changed title of ‘Successful projects 2025’ to ‘Round 4 funded projects’ and added HTML attachments summarising successful projects from rounds 1-3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/seed-sourcing-grant-funded-projects 10:57 Changed title of ‘Successful projects 2025’ to ‘Round 4 funded projects’ and added HTML attachment summarising successful projects from rounds 1-3.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 10:56 Deleted past events and added 1 new event: The state of the UK’s oaks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-reference-table 10:54 NAA 26/06 relating to the Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 2 – Catalogue of Forms has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/manual-of-airworthiness-maintenance-documentation-mam-d 10:53 The MAM-D Catalogue of Forms has been updated. Please see NAA 26/06 for full details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-2026-documents 10:53 NAA 26/06 relating to the Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 2 – Catalogue of Forms has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pakistani-visitors-to-the-uk-can-now-use-evisas 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukrainians-to-receive-greater-certainty-about-their-futures 10:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 10:43 Information about Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims support has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/welsh-language-digital-fast-track-and-premium-service-applications 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isotretinoin-an-expert-review-of-suspected-psychiatric-and-sexual-side-effects 10:40 Updated wording to help flow of text and information and video link added for Isotretinoin Impact Review Information Session

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mine-water-by-product-unlocks-city-centre-brownfield-site 10:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/developers-selected-to-transform-two-former-hotbeds-of-sheffield-industry-into-thriving-new-neighbourhoods-with-up-to-1300-new-homes 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/sir-kevan-collins-appointed-as-delivery-adviser-to-the-secretary-of-state-for-education 10:19 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/contact-apha 10:17 The email address to get help with exporting animals or animal products has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/machinery-safety-legislation-call-for-evidence 10:01 Call for evidence response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 09:59 Trade mark images are not being displayed from our Trade mark services – this is being investigated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/northern-ireland-remit-letter-for-police-remuneration-review-body-2026 09:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/recording-decisions-case-notes-and-passport-notes 09:40 Published version 24.0. Changes are detailed in the ‘changes from last version of this guidance’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/green-paper-future-of-post-office 09:40 The government’s response to the consultation and next steps has been published. A report summarising the consultation responses has also been published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/heat-networks-optimisation-guidance-to-help-operators-improve-performance 09:39 Added zip file of digital graphic assets relating to the operating and maintenance video series.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmp-thameside-action-plan 09:39 Added the latest response letter to the independent review of progress at HMP Thameside by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (Jan 2026).

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/support-for-clients-of-pm-law 09:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/case-set-up-guidance-for-insolvency-practitioners 09:36 Typo – 14a to 14A

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-development-order-northwood-headquarters-sandy-lane-northwood-middlesex-ha6-3hp 09:35 Northwood Decision notice and Article 7 Statement added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/maritime-and-shipping-statistics-information 09:30 Seafarers in the UK Shipping Industry: 2025 Background quality report and technical note updated and Shipping fleet statistics: 2025 Notes and definitions updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-for-maritime-and-shipping-series 09:30 Pre-release access list updated for Seafarers in the UK Shipping Industry 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tarmac-trading-limited-npswr040327-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/giving-gifts 09:30 Public Guardian guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/three-councils-fail-to-meet-rshs-consumer-standards 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/minister-gives-stamp-of-approval-to-protecting-post-office-network 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/faulty-passports-caseworker-guidance 09:28 Updated guidance to version 18.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/offsetting-unauthorised-payments-for-chapter-1-members 09:22 New guidance about the original unauthorised payment made from or before 6 April 2019 has been added to the ‘what happens next’ section. Updated the date in section ‘Who qualifies for offsetting’ to 5 April 2015.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukhsa-flusurvey-surveillance-system 09:22 Updated with 2025 to 2026 swabbing study.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capture-redress-scheme-legal-costs-framework 09:19 Bhatia Best Solicitors have been to added to the list of legal representatives who have agreed to this costs framework.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statistics-on-international-development 09:15 Pre-release announcement: Statistics on International Development provisional UK ODA spend 2025 will be published on 9 April 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/civic-head-of-shetland-islands-council-banned-as-company-director-over-unpaid-taxes 09:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-the-basics 09:00 Guidance about submitting and paying your Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) has been updated to include information about registering.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-for-the-annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-online-service 09:00 Information about submitting an Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return to HMRC has been moved to the new ‘Submit your Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings return’ guide.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-your-annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-return 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-hm-armed-forces-caseworker-guidance 09:00 Updated the guidance reflect the replacement of physical exempt vignettes with the digital record of exemption and an updated section on medical discharge.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-international-forces-caseworker-guidance 09:00 Updated to cover the introduction of exempt digital status to replace physical exempt vignettes, and in country requests for proof of exempt status.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/stld-annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-ated 09:00 Section 3 of the Notice has been updated to improve the guidance on how the Annual Tax on an Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) online service can be used.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exempt-exm 09:00 Changes to reflect the introduction of digital records of exemption for applicants from outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/final-piece-in-place-for-defence-support-transformation 08:31 Number of jobs edited from 235 to 170

News and communications

/government/news/energy-bills-coming-down-thanks-to-government-action-as-prime-minister-vows-to-bear-down-on-cost-of-living 07:47 First published.

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/guidance/planning-inspectorate-webinars 07:21 Responses to webinar questions: Webinar 9 – Planning conditions: Best practice guidance from inspectors added in PDF and ODT format

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/government/news/your-energy-bill-from-april-whats-changing 07:15 First published.

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/government/news/help-with-the-cost-of-living-in-2026 07:00 Edit with further updates

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/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 75 amendments before the Court EP2797622 and EP3130347 added.

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/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7136 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses 00:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/changes-to-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-schemes-from-1-april-2026 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-and-infrastucture-grant-guidance-for-installers 00:01 Added details of forthcoming changes being made to OZEV grants from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grants 00:01 Added details of forthcoming changes being made to OZEV grants from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-guide-for-dual-citizens 00:01 Removed the section on travelling to the UK on or before 24 February,

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/workplace-charging-scheme-for-state-funded-education-institutions 00:01 From 1 April 2026, the maximum grant rate will reduce from £2,500 to £2,000 per chargepoint socket.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/workplace-charging-scheme-guidance-for-installers 00:01 The maximum grant is increasing from £350 to £500 per chargepoint socket for installations completed from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ozev-home-and-workplace-grants-terms-and-conditions 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/landmark-deal-paves-way-for-return-of-regular-cross-channel-rail-freight 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/next-stop-new-career-bus-drivers-encourage-others-to-get-on-board 00:01 First published.

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2026-02-24

/government/news/uk-enforces-digital-permission-to-travel 22:00 First published.

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/government/speeches/we-are-working-with-partners-across-this-council-and-beyond-to-defend-the-un-charter-because-russias-war-is-illegal-and-unprovoked-uk-statement-at-t 21:13 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/fake-mounjaro-tirzepatide-kwikpen-15mg-pre-filled-pens 18:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:05 Added a second update to the latest situation. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/124) 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

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/guidance/russia-list-of-persons-named-in-relation-to-financial-and-investment-restrictions 17:56 Added link to the UK Sanctions List following the designation of TRANSNEFT.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/g7-leaders-statement-on-the-war-in-ukraine-24-february-2026 17:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-market-a-medicine-in-the-uk 17:38 Video removed to make the guidance on how to apply for a licence clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-assessment-procedure-for-medicines 17:38 Video removed to make the guidance on national assessment procedures clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/right-of-abode-nationality-policy-guidance 17:37 The guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:35 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2025/139, previously AIV SOS 2025/05), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-trafficking-people-for-exploitation-amendment-regulations 17:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commissioners-response-to-the-live-facial-recognition-consultation 17:31 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/commissioners-statement-on-live-facial-recognition-consultation 17:31 Added link to the commissioner’s response.

News and communications

/government/news/powerful-new-royal-navy-warship-programme-advances-as-milestones-reached-for-two-ships 17:30 First published.

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/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 17:06 Added Straightpoint March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-stands-with-ukraine-in-our-unwavering-commitment-to-a-just-and-lasting-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 17:05 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 17:03 Opening dates for SFI 2026, Capital Grants and Farming Equipment and Technology Fund in 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/otterburn-firing-times 17:02 Added Otterburn March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leek-and-upper-hulme-firing-times 17:00 Added Leek March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:59 Updated information about security incidents that began on 22 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 16:59 Updated Dartmoor April firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scotland-firing-times 16:57 Added Scotland March firing times.

Guidance and regulation