UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-23

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 11:44 Added the customer document for Winchester City Council.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/haiti-sanctions-guidance 11:44 amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-guidance 11:41 amended to clarify which DBT teams lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghanistan-sanctions-guidance 11:39 amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on sanctions office.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/public-hearing-application-in-the-case-of-alex-belfield 11:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 11:30 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Saturday 25 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 11:30 Updated following variation dated Saturday 25 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 11:30 Licence variation effective Saturday 25 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/entry-to-the-generic-design-assessment-for-advanced-nuclear-reactors 11:28 The GDA Entry Guidance has been updated to reflect machinery of government changes, and Section 3.6 – Business Plan Summary has been updated to reflect the publication of the Advanced Nuclear Framework.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/challenges-to-media-freedom-in-the-osce-region-uk-statement-to-the-osce-april-2026 11:25 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/introduce-or-keep-non-native-fish-lobsters-and-crayfish 11:21 Page updated to clarify what licences and permissions are needed when, and links added to the new digital form ‘Apply for a licence to keep non-native fish or crayfish’, which replaces the old ILFA1 and CRAY2 PDF forms.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/precautionary-recall-of-medication-used-for-pain-and-inflammationdue-to-incomplete-patient-information 11:19 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-keep-non-native-fish-or-crayfish 11:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/russias-war-against-ukraine-and-threats-to-osce-security-uk-statement-to-the-osce 11:17 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/economic-secretary-on-a-drive-to-help-young-people-find-their-child-trust-funds 11:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme 11:11 Automated passenger services: permitting scheme – government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme-government-response 11:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:06 New restriction notice for Reading Amateur Regatta (Sat 13 and Sun 14 June 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reading-amateur-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-bos-guidance 11:05 Updated the section on travelling to and from the UK after registering to include information for British citizens who may also hold rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement.

Guidance and regulation

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

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 10:57 Removal of information following an incident at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Estado de México (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe6-0qh-pt-ce-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbb3903zla001 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw1-5ng-fcc-recycling-uk-limited-environmental-permit-appeal-eprbs7722idv010 10:48 IQ8/10/J Document 9: Health and Safety Executive – Reducing Risks, Protecting People: HSE’s Decision Making Process (2001) has been withdrawn from the document library at the request of the Health and Safety Executive as it is out of date. The document has been removed to prevent the risk of it being inadvertently accessed or relied upon, in line with records management and version control principles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tetanus-advice-for-people-who-inject-drugs 10:46 Information added in HTML format, content now owned and managed by UKHSA

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-legal-cost-framework 10:45 Guidance page updated to provided clearer guidance for applicants and legal representatives regarding legal costs and joining the framework. Tables for bands 3 and 4 contain updated amounts that can be claimed for consulting with counsel. A new explanation of the payment triggers for expert fees and counsel fees added to the page. Three new firms added to Annex A.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-alternative-dispute-resolution-adr 10:22 Section ‘Resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR)’ updated to explain what happens if you disagree with your offer and when you can use the ADR process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-request-a-detailed-assessment 10:22 Section ‘5. Processing times for HCRS claims’ added to guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-assessment-framework 10:22 Section ‘NF. 1. Personal injury’ updated to explain how simple interest can be applied to personal injury awards.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:20 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 23 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-and-challenge-your-central-rating-list-business-rates-valuation-register-to-use-the-service 10:20 The year ‘2023’ has been updated to ‘2026’ throughout this guidance, to reflect that all Central Rating List properties will have been given a new valuation as part of the 2026 revaluation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apha-test-fees-for-export-captive-avian-import-and-abc 10:15 Updated the Export and ABC tests price list, which applies from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-support-to-displaced-families-of-the-lebanese-armed-forces 10:10 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-ministerial-directions-to-the-regulators 10:07 Published UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Direction under section 52 of the Climate Change Act 2008 in contemplation of paragraph 37(1)(a) of Schedule 2A to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Order 2020.

News and communications

/government/consultations/nuclear-safeguards-eu-exit-regulations-2019-and-the-nuclear-safeguards-fees-regulations-2021-proposed-changes 10:07 Published government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/anniversary-statement-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-9h-lwb 10:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:03 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:03 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-statutory-notices 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-dewatering-from-excavations-to-surface-water-rps-261 10:00 RPS 261 has been reviewed and extended to 30 April 2028.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/extension-of-chair-and-3-non-executive-directors-for-gov-facilities-services-limited 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-fraud-to-the-department-for-business-and-trade-dbt 09:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/insolvency-service-joins-forces-with-crimestoppers-to-crack-down-on-rogue-directors 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:39 Added memo 06/26: The ‘Right to Try’ Regulations. Updated Chapter G1: Work Capability Assessment; Chapter H5: Unearned income; Chapter P2: Assessment for PIP; Chapter U2: ESA limited capability for work-related activity. The changes are listed in the updated summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/planning-inspectorate-publishes-march-official-statistics 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/from-service-to-global-markets-ukef-partners-with-finance-for-forces-to-support-veteran-led-exporters 09:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 09:32 Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims support has been extended to 22 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appeals-how-long-they-take 09:30 Cases decided in March 2026 data added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pj-lee-sons-limited-npswr046576-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waldersey-farms-limited-npswr046627-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-the-president-of-the-family-division-23-april-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-digital-patents-services-have-launched 09:20 Welsh translation added.

News and communications

/government/news/dna-test-identifies-essex-soldier-of-the-great-war 09:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pension-schemes-newsletter-180-april-2026 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balance-sheet-framework 09:00 Guidance on public sector data valuation and the management of debt owed to government has been included in the annex of the Framework. Chapter 9 has been edited to reflect the addition of guidance on public sector data valuation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/small-scale-abstractions-for-construction-dewatering-rps-368 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets 09:00 DBS online barring referral service guidance – HTML attachment has been created, moved from the now withdrawn Paper Barring Referral Form page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wv13-2pn-cellsafeuk-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3623mma001 08:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-next-steps-letter-to-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-council-chief-executives 08:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-next-steps-letter-to-west-sussex-council-chief-executives 08:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/frontier-technologies-powering-the-uks-digital-innovation 07:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/benefits-system-distorts-choices-at-16 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-22

/government/speeches/we-urge-the-international-community-to-remain-focused-on-supporting-progress-towards-syrias-economic-recovery-and-long-term-stability-uk-statement-at- 22:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/joint-statement-by-president-macron-and-prime-minister-starmer-co-chairs-of-the-international-summit-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-17-april-2026 20:57 Following publication Djibouti, Czechia, Croatia and Iraq confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-secretary-general-of-the-council-of-europe-alain-berset-22-april-2026 20:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-reiterate-our-commitment-to-an-inclusive-political-process-which-safeguards-libyas-unity-and-stability-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 18:53 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/hm-land-registry-estimated-completion-timeframes 17:23 Updated with March 2026 figures for completions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/antibiotics-and-menb-vaccination-to-be-offered-to-young-people-in-dorset 17:09 Added content

News and communications

/government/publications/ofgem-review-2026 16:45 Published the Ofgem Review final report.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-ofgem-call-for-evidence 16:45 Published a summary of responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-norfolk-and-suffolk 16:41 HTML version of government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-essex-southend-on-sea-and-thurrock 16:40 HTML version of government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-newsletter 16:36 Added May 2026 newsletter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:35 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/manorbier-range-firingflying-notice 16:33 Added May Manorbier firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/laos 16:30 Updated information about the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 16:24 updated Dartmoor May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-region-firing-times 16:23 Deleted East March firing times and added May.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/court-orders-waste-site-to-be-cleared-after-investigation 16:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sealand-ranges-firing-times 16:19 Added Sealand April firing times and deleted March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 16:17 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 27 April to 1 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 16:14 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 04 to 08 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex-gratia-payments 16:08 Published an updated version of the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 16:03 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-education-and-skills-funding-allocations-guidance 16:00 Added ‘Advanced learner loans 2026 to 2027 allocations calculator’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/up-to-2-million-available-for-riverine-relief 15:59 Dates and relevant info updated on the one-to-ones

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship 15:45 Information included about how agreement holders claim payment for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agreements starting from 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la14-4tl-barrow-green-hydrogen-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3425mza001 15:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/approved-manufacturers-conformity-assessment 15:39 Manufacturer List Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sanctions-end-use-controls-guidance-for-businesses 15:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/companies-house-welsh-services 15:30 Contact us in Welsh – Updated the contact details to tell us you’ve encountered barriers when using our services or when trying to communicate with us in Welsh by phone or by email.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 15:27 Added guidance about applying for CSHT actions affected by existing rotational SFI actions to section 3.1 Rotational actions in the CSHT applicants’ guide. Before you can apply for CSHT you need to: • wait until the end of your SFI agreement year• make sure you have submitted your SFI rotational action declaration (RAD)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/classifying-ceramics 15:22 The sections titled ‘Ceramic tableware, kitchenware and other household articles’and ‘Ceramic toilet articles’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-portal-standard-restrictions-e-rx1 15:20 References to the electronic Document Registration Service have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-animal-medicine-adverse-event-reporting-service-launching-may-2026 15:19 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:15 UK vessel list for external waters 2026, EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 and Norway vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated, Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wood-packaging-material-for-import-and-export 15:15 Updated the definition of associated controlled dunnage: wood that supports a consignment of wood of genus or species specified under annex 7 of the Phytosanitary Conditions Regulations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/investigation-into-charities-run-by-designated-person-results-in-over-13m-redistributed-to-good-causes 15:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-stakeholders 15:04 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children a claimant has. Claimants will receive any increased payment from May or June onwards, depending on the dates of their monthly assessment period.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claiming-benefits-for-2-or-more-children 15:02 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children you have. You will receive any increased payment from May or June onwards, depending on the dates of your monthly assessment period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/susan-harris-appointed-vice-chair-of-infected-blood-memorial-committee 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-claimants 14:58 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children you have. You will receive any increased payment from May or June onwards, depending on the dates of your monthly assessment period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iraq-fatality-investigations-decisions-not-to-establish-an-inquisitorial-inquiry 14:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/renewables-obligation-to-exchequer-cost-scheme-due-diligence-and-monitoring-privacy-notice 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fishery-crrf-within-english-waters 14:36 Application form link removed because the recreational BFT CRRF application is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ordering-and-retaining-medical-certificates-of-cause-of-death-mccds 14:33 Updated box to add link to register with the NHSBSA MCCD ordering service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-clean-industry-bonus-framework-and-guidance 14:31 The CIB window is confirmed and will open on 13 May 2026 and close on 21 May 2026. Draft documents have been replaced with the final versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/northern-ireland-start-up-boost-with-new-50-million-defence-growth-deal 14:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/market-sustainability-and-improvement-fund-2025-to-2026 14:22 Updated the final reporting template to remove a merged cell that was causing copy and paste issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-22-april-2026 14:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mk44-3db-mr-nicholas-and-mrs-suzanne-weber-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3328mza001 14:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp6-2lj-michael-bridgeman-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3225mea001 14:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcohol-and-tobacco-warehousing-declarations-service-availability-and-issues 14:13 Planned downtime from 8pm to 11pm on Monday 27 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/what-to-expect-coming-to-a-court-or-tribunal 14:08 Updated the information about what to wear.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu31-5rg-mr-darren-togwell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3524mpa001 14:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/amendment-to-the-convention-on-supplementary-compensation-for-nuclear-damage-ms-no52026 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sg2-8th-balan-homes-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3025mba001 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-impact-assessment 14:00 Updated ‘Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment (as introduced to the Lords)’ to correct 7 factual in-text citation errors. These factual corrections are detailed in the version control table on page 152 of the document. Further minor changes have also been made throughout the document to improve footnote accuracy.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ukportugal-convention-for-the-elimination-of-double-taxation-with-respect-to-taxes-on-income-and-on-capital-gains-and-the-prevention-of-tax-evasion-an 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/miscellaneous-treaties-2013 14:00 Uploaded [MS No.5/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/unlocking-private-investment-to-drive-uk-defence-as-an-engine-for-growth 13:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rights-of-way-guidance-booklet 13:56 Reference to Planning Practise Guidance notes removed as they do not apply to Rights of Way Orders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-cyber-threats-open-letter-to-business-leaders 13:14 Guidance information added to cover page.

News and communications

/guidance/universal-credit-if-you-have-children 13:12 The 2-child limit ended on 6 April 2026. Universal Credit pays the extra amount for every child, no matter how many children you have. You will receive any increased payment from May or June onwards, depending on the dates of your monthly assessment period. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/land-use-codes-for-rural-payments 13:10 Link to RPA’s definition of woodland added to land use code WO12 Woodland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rules-for-farmers-and-land-managers 13:08 RPA’s definition of woodland added to Manage trees and woodland section

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enforcement-appeals-procedural-guide 12:58 The guide has been updated to make it clearer that appeals can only be submitted online.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-rallies-retail-banks-behind-her-economic-plan 12:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-defence-ordnance-munitions-and-explosives-safety-regulator-dosr-regulatory-notices 12:45 Added: ‘DOSR Regulatory Notice (RN) 2026-06 – DSA DOSR RSAT Risk Based Assurance’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 12:41 Information about PAYE or Self Assessment complaints has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/competition-and-scaling-techeu-summit-london-2026 12:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/send-a-country-by-country-report 12:20 The country-by-country business rules have been updated. Rules 50008 and 80001 have been amended. Rules 22a and 22b have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rpa-woodland-definition 12:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/weather-health-alerting-system 12:05 Added link to user guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adverse-weather-and-health-plan 12:04 Fixed link to user guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/weather-health-alert-system-user-guide 12:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-registered-consignees-excise-notice-204a 11:59 The registration of owner of goods requirement has been removed. The contact details for movement queries have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/enflonsia-clesrovimab-cfor-approved-to-prevent-rsv-in-newborns-and-infants 11:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/sfo-launch-appeal-into-suspected-home-heating-insulation-fraud 11:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/establish-a-political-fund 11:40 Guidance on establishing a political fund updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-registered-businesses-list 11:39 The list has been updated with 11 additions and 10 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 11:36 Updated details for Dr M Jackson in Northumberland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enterprise-space-category 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:28 Information about ‘National Insurance refunds’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/issue-a-requirement-to-assist-notice 11:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-report-the-first-1000-days-a-renewed-focus 11:09 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/british-seafood-goes-global-with-15-million-annual-boost 11:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/review-of-vandemoortele-delifrance-deal-moves-to-in-depth-investigation 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/unmanaged-conflicts-of-interest-increase-risk-of-financial-abuse-in-charities-regulator-warns 10:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-standards 10:45 Extensive amendments to FASP standards, including new attachment (‘standards valid for data collected from 1 April 2026’) incorporating FASP-S09 to S12.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 10:44 Deleted past events and added 1 new event: Protecting Water – Actions for Farmers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-handbook 10:43 Multiple updates and amendments to ‘Overview’, ‘Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome’, ‘Prenatal Diagnosis’, ‘Quality Assurance’, ‘Education and training’ in FASP handbook. Incorporation of material from ‘Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome: non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)’ (now withdrawn), including ‘NIPT screening request form: minimum data field requirements’ and ‘Lower chance result templates’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bird-gatherings-licences 10:34 Updated guidance to reflect that from 21 April 2026 a new general licence is in place for poultry. You can use the general licence to hold gatherings of galliformes and ratites.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:29 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:29 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-education-and-skills-funding-allocations-guidance 10:26 Updated ‘Adult education and skills funding allocation technical guidance: 2026 to 2027’ to include adult skills fund and advanced learner loan allocation calculation details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:16 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 22 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 10:14 Updated: Holbeach Air Weapons Range: out of hours activity

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/anniversary-statement-boeing-737-800-g-crux 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/drainage-charges-for-occupiers-of-land-lincolnshire-northamptonshire-and-east-anglia 10:00 Added information about what to do when there’s a change of occupier of the land, and a link to the new ‘Report a change of occupier’ form. Changed the applicable area from ‘the Anglian area’ to ‘Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and East Anglia’ to accurately reflect up to date Environment Agency area names. Updated the charges for 2026 to 2027, and added details of exemptions to the charge.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/ccus-future-network-strategy 10:00 Published the summary of responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-reforming-the-senior-managers-certification-regime 10:00 Consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/poll-reveals-publics-most-iconic-trade-marks-as-register-turns-150 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/anniversary-statement-zenair-ch601-hds-g-chzs 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026 09:58 added link to alternative formats page

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 09:53 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 09:40 DP approval

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-005-digital 09:34 The email address for enquiries has been changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/day-group-limited-npswr046507-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-13-and-14-state-pension-credit-staff-guide 09:30 Updated the following: DMG Vol 13 Ch 78: State Pension Credit: additional amounts and special groups, DMG Vol 13 Ch 79: Payment questions, DMG Vol 13: Summary of changes from December 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-4-5-6-and-7-jobseekers-allowance-and-income-support-staff-guide 09:30 Updated the following: DMG Vol 4 Ch 23: Normal amount payable, DMG Vol 4: Summary of changes from December 2020, DMG Vol 5 Ch 26: Employed earners, DMG Vol 5 Ch 27: Self-employed earners and share fishermen, DMG Vol 5: Summary of changes from March 2022.

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/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-8-and-9-employment-and-support-allowance-staff-guide 09:30 Updated the following: DMG Vol 8 Ch 42: Limited capability for work and limited capability for work-related activity, DMG Vol 8 Ch 44: Normal amount payable and components, DMG Vol 8 Ch 46: ESA, Payment questions, DMG Vol 8: Summary of changes from December 2020, DMG Vol 9 Ch 49: Earnings of employed earners, DMG Vol 9: Summary of changes from August 2021.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-10-benefits-for-incapacity-disability-maternity-and-bereavement-staff-guide 09:30 Updated DMG Vol 10 Ch 60: Carer’s Allowance and DMG Vol 10: Summary of changes from January 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-memos-staff-guide 09:30 Added ‘DMG Memo 02/26: Rates for Income Tax, Benefit Rates and Social Security Contributions from April 2026’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/united-utilities-water-limited-npswr046534-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/notice-of-chief-regulators-rebuke-wjec-cbac-ltd 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/security-ministers-speech-to-cyberuk-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ofquals-chief-regulator-issues-first-rebuke-to-exam-board-for-rule-breaches 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/property-business-arrangements-involving-hybrid-partnerships-and-indemnities-spotlight-63a 09:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/communiques-from-the-interministerial-group-for-safety-security-and-migration 09:19 Published the latest communiqué from 12 November 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/bs11-9dl-veolia-es-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3220mva001 09:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-to-action-for-ai-companies-to-work-with-uk-government-on-national-cyber-defence 09:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules 09:00 Added a link to the 2026 to 2027 funding rules which have been published separately.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-rules-and-assessment-plan-guidance-2026-to-2027 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/identifying-and-managing-conflicts-of-interest-in-a-charity-cc29 09:00 This guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sheep-and-goats-movement-general-licence 08:27 ‘General licence for the movement of sheep and goats Part I’ updated. Mentions of ‘SouthWestern’ and the ‘ARAMS’ movement reporting service replaced with current details: The Livestock Information Service (LIS) and LIS movement reporting service, with LIS address and useful links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-launches-handbook-to-boost-transnational-education-with-malaysia 07:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 75 amendment before the Court EP4151181 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7144 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-france-to-lead-multinational-strait-of-hormuz-military-planning-conference 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ofgem-transformed-to-strengthen-protections-for-energy-consumers 00:01 First published.

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2026-04-21

/government/news/joint-statement-by-president-macron-and-prime-minister-starmer-co-chairs-of-the-international-summit-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-17-april-2026 18:49 Additional signatories added.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-call-for-greater-efforts-to-protect-women-and-girls-and-indigenous-and-afro-colombian-communities-in-colombia-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-counc 18:11 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/news/new-eu-rules-for-pet-travel-for-gb-residents 17:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/united-states-knowledge-base-profile 16:58 Updated the legitimacy and parental responsibility section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/laos-knowledge-base-profile 16:58 Updated with information about parental responsibility in Laos.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-talent-eligible-prestigious-prize-lists 16:56 Updated the lists of prizes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026-alternative-formats 16:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 16:48 Updated the table of key dates

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