UK Government advice update diffs

2026-07-27

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 18:14 Certification Officer’s decision in North v UNISON added

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 16:50 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2481

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 16:50 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3214

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:50 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2604

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:50 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2771

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-crown-prince-of-saudi-arabia-27-july-2026 16:50 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:49 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2873

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-amir-of-kuwait-26-july-2026 16:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-amir-of-qatar-26-july-2026 16:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/unbreakable-bond-between-uk-and-ukraine-will-continue-under-my-government-26-july-2026 16:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-of-the-uae-26-july-2026 16:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/importing-plastic-kitchenware-from-china-and-hong-kong-into-northern-ireland 16:25 Fixed broken link to Common Health Entry Document (CHED-D) on Traces NT registration guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-2024-pre-application-prospectus 16:14 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/possession-and-supply-of-sim-farms 16:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-airlock-sandbox-phase-2-programme-report 16:02 The AI Airlock Phase 2 programme report has been updated in July 2026 to amend the engagement route into the MHRA included within recommendation 20.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charity-gets-168000-from-lincolnshire-environmental-offenders 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-remains-resolute-and-unwavering-in-its-commitment-to-ukraine-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 15:56 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/authority-to-carry-scheme-2023 15:53 Added guidance for when a carrier is refused authority to carry an individual to or from the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80792770 15:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80798070 15:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-for-an-export-certificate 15:47 Page content restructured, with ‘Overview’ and ‘Check which export certificate you need’ sections added. Under ‘Certificate of Free Sale for cosmetic products’, Mexico has been added to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) countries list. Information about Canada being added from 1 September 2026 also included. ‘Get help’ section updated to explain what users can do if they are unable to access the online service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80786520 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80789140 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 15:46 Planned downtime from 8pm on Friday 7 August 2026 to 7am on Saturday 8 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80788210002000 15:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80760330001000 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80783770 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80755140 15:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80752960 15:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2026 15:39 Update to Applicant’s guide at section 2.3 ‘What the grant cannot pay for’. FY2 added to bullet point ‘agent fees or other advisory fees, except where permitted for BC5 or FY2’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 15:34 COM/3377655, Gunwalloe Green, Cornwall – Tuesday 8 September 2026 and COM/3377657, Gunwalloe Church Cove, Cornwall – Thursday 10 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:33 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/germany 15:32 Updated information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin on 25 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/country-cover-policy-and-indicators 15:22 MRA changed to ‘at least £5 billion’ for South Africa

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terms-for-specific-buyers 15:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-decisions-and-maps-published-in-2026 15:18 ROW/3323377(M1) Yorkshire Dales National Park AuthorityROW/3308400 East Hampshire ROW/3347510 Shropshire Council ROW/3349360 North East Lincolnshire Council ROW/3356949 West Sussex County Council ROW/3359126 Rutland County CouncilROW/3362930 City of YorkROW/3363834 and ROW/3368596 Telford & Wrekin ROW/3367403M East Sussex County CouncilROW/3369388 North Yorkshire CouncilROW/3370318 Northumberland County Council ROW/3377282 Gloucestershire County Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kenya-country-policy-and-information-notes 15:09 Published the country policy and information note: actors of protection.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti 15:03 New information about military activity in the Red Sea area (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea 15:03 New information about military activity in the Red Sea area (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bringing-a-ukrainian-vehicle-into-the-uk-tax-and-registration 15:02 Updated exemption periods for Ukrainian plated vehicles to reflect further extensions under the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 15:00 Updated information about a new monthly curfew (See ‘National cleaning day’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-in-great-britain-ukrainian-driving-licence-exchange 15:00 Guidance updated to reflect the extension of Ukraine driving licence and vehicle registration exemptions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202616-compound-settlement-for-breaches-of-export-control 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capacity-market-rules 14:49 Published the Informal consolidation of Capacity Market Rules July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/data-element-23-document-and-other-reference-codes-licence-types-imports-and-exports-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 14:32 Document code L159 has been added to Appendix 5C Import.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/melanie-ward-appointed-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state 14:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 14:21 Document codes L159, Y681 and Y764 have been added to Appendix 5A Union.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/safety-public-assessment-reports 14:00 Added Public Assessment Report – Bladder Anticholinergics: review of risk of dementia

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-treasury-and-financial-conduct-authority-regulatory-perimeter-meeting-april-2026 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/georgia 13:40 Updated information on the political situation (‘Safety and security’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2026 13:40 Added Housing Benefit adjudication circular A7/2026: The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability and Carer Benefits) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/top-ten-imported-veterinary-medicines-quarterly-report-1-april-to-30-june-2026 13:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-to-support-evacuated-residents-in-coalsnaughton 13:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/orr-modifying-non-gbr-licences-in-the-context-of-rail-reform 13:13 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/national-centre-for-environmental-horticulture-and-plant-health-nceh 13:04 The NCEH has opened its first funding call for 2026 and you can now submit your ideas for consideration. Projects must be led by APHA or RHS but may be delivered in collaboration with external partners, for example industry or academia.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukef-privacy-notice 13:03 Privacy notice wording updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/criminal-legal-aid-manual 13:00 Annex C: Voluntary Bill of Indictment – updated to include guidance on applications for, and billing of, work in the High Court.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-updates-to-advice-pages-and-other-information 12:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-release-a-batch-of-pharmaceutical-veterinary-medicine-onto-the-uk-market 12:37 Clarification of wording: The SBC scheme does not apply to immunological (biological) products or pharmaceutical products authorised via EU centralised procedures (CAP/EUCE), EU Mutual Recognition procedures (MRP/DCP), or Subsequent Recognition procedures (SRP) in Northern Ireland. Also, added under Supporting data requirements; where a product is joint labelled, an explanation to address how the MAH and distributor will control the country that each batch is distributed to.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-with-vat-compliance-controls-guidelines-for-compliance-gfc8 12:28 New section added on ‘Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals, tickets and family attractions (part 10)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-5-2026-temporary-reduced-rate-of-vat-for-childrens-meals-tickets-and-family-attractions 12:26 Added new sections on ‘Sales through agents, tour operators and ticket platforms’, ‘Party packages’, ‘Free meals promotions’,’Prepayments’ and ‘Flat rate scheme supplies’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/machinery-of-government-changes-fact-sheet 12:04 Updated the acronym for Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade from DBIST to BIST

News and communications

/government/publications/bill-discounts-for-transmission-network-infrastructure-scheme-design-update 12:02 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/call-for-evidence-digital-product-record-policy 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/wr11-7qf-gb-liming-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3422mza001 11:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/discontinuation-report-012026-derailment-of-a-tram-at-piccadilly-tram-stop-manchester 11:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-turkey 11:48 Post mortem and passport cancellation sections are updated

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-updates-heat-health-alerts-across-england 11:45 Added 27 July update.

News and communications

/guidance/taking-and-giving-evidence-by-video-link-from-abroad 11:41 Change to the guidance for India.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/legalisation-next-day-service-providers 11:38 Added Grampian Translation Services Ltd to the list of providers.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 11:28 The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) for Great Britain on 18 May 2026.

News and communications

/government/news/recruitment-for-a-team-leader-of-regulatory-operations 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/recruitment-for-the-head-of-application-management--2 11:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 11:21 East Suffolk Council joined the Local Land Charges register on 27 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-pension-giants-join-forces-to-unlock-1bn-to-back-britains-innovators 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/medals-not-issued-by-the-ministry-of-defence 11:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:48 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 27 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/affordable-homes-programme-2021-26-evaluation-survey-of-residents-privacy-notice 10:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 10:28 Update to lock facilities. Grafton toilet and shower now available during Lock and Weir Keeper hours.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-strengthens-commitment-to-global-development-as-foreign-secretary-becomes-uk-governor-to-the-world-bank 10:27 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/great-legal-services 10:03 Upcoming activity content added with an update on GREAT Legal Services events in Denmark.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:53 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:53 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/developing-drone-technology-for-future-warfare 09:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/interministerial-group-for-net-zero-energy-and-climate-change-communique-1-july-2026 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/rsh-considers-compulsory-deregistration-of-easy-housing-association 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/fourth-company-director-disqualified-for-role-in-139-million-barclays-scam 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:29 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:28 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 09:21 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 27 July 2026

News and communications

/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-015-grants 09:00 Updated ‘Grants Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework V2’, specifically criterion 2.2 under Section 4: Core Criteria: Self-Assessment Framework

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-to-avoid-errors-in-claims-for-plant-and-machinery-allowances-gfc5 08:17 We have removed the survey link from the Details section.Updates made at part 2 to both the qualifying expenditure and a change to the business cars section which is now called the cars section with further changes within it. Additional sections have been also included on 40% first-year allowance and hybrid writing down allowance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/acquisition-of-land-by-general-vesting-declaration 06:00 The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notices-restrictions-and-protection-of-third-party-interests-pg19 06:00 Sections 3.1.5.6 and 3.1.6.8 have been amended to clarify our practice when certificates to comply with Form LL or company counter fraud restrictions are dated before the date of the document lodged for registration. The update should help customers avoid requisitions in these cases.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-pre-application-advice-on-environmental-impact-assessment 01:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-for-local-authorities 01:00 Relevant advice pages have been updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. These initial updates include the removal of all references to the obsolete statutory requirement for applicants to carry out pre-application consultation. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.Advice pages updated on 27 July 2026:Advice on the consultation report (withdrawn), Advice on the preparation and submission of application documents, Advice for local authoritiesNationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: People and organisations involved in the process, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: The stages of the NSIP process and how you can have your say, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on the process for rights of entry to land (under section 53 of the Planning Act 2008) (withdrawn), Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Pre-application advice on Environmental Impact Assessment (replacing Advice note 7: Environmental Impact Assessment: Process, preliminary environmental information and environmental statements and Advice note 9: Rochdale envelope, which are both withdrawn) and Advice on example documents

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents 01:00 Relevant advice pages have been updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. These initial updates include the removal of all references to the obsolete statutory requirement for applicants to carry out pre-application consultation. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.Advice pages updated on 27 July 2026:Advice on the consultation report (withdrawn), Advice on the preparation and submission of application documents, Advice for local authoritiesNationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: People and organisations involved in the process, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: The stages of the NSIP process and how you can have your say, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on the process for rights of entry to land (under section 53 of the Planning Act 2008) (withdrawn), Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Pre-application advice on Environmental Impact Assessment (replacing Advice note 7: Environmental Impact Assessment: Process, preliminary environmental information and environmental statements and Advice note 9: Rochdale envelope, which are both withdrawn) and Advice on example documents

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-2024-pre-application-prospectus 01:00 Rider added to explain the effect of changes to the Planning Act 2008 coming into force on 24 July 2026 on the Planning Inspectorate’s pre-application services.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-development-consent-legislation 01:00 Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 added to primary legislation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-the-stages-of-the-nsip-process-and-how-you-can-have-your-say 01:00 Relevant advice pages have been updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. These initial updates include the removal of all references to the obsolete statutory requirement for applicants to carry out pre-application consultation. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.Advice pages updated on 27 July 2026:Advice on the consultation report (withdrawn), Advice on the preparation and submission of application documents, Advice for local authoritiesNationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: People and organisations involved in the process, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: The stages of the NSIP process and how you can have your say, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on the process for rights of entry to land (under section 53 of the Planning Act 2008) (withdrawn), Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Pre-application advice on Environmental Impact Assessment (replacing Advice note 7: Environmental Impact Assessment: Process, preliminary environmental information and environmental statements and Advice note 9: Rochdale envelope, which are both withdrawn) and Advice on example documents

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-examples-of-documents-produced-in-the-planning-act-2008-process 01:00 Example consultation reports and adequacy of consultation representation withdrawn.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-how-to-submit-an-application-for-development-consent 01:00 Updated to establish new arrangements for submitting an application for development consent.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-and-the-people-and-organisations-involved-in-the-process 00:00 Relevant advice pages have been updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. These initial updates include the removal of all references to the obsolete statutory requirement for applicants to carry out pre-application consultation. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.Advice pages updated on 27 July 2026:Advice on the consultation report (withdrawn), Advice on the preparation and submission of application documents, Advice for local authoritiesNationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: People and organisations involved in the process, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: The stages of the NSIP process and how you can have your say, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on the process for rights of entry to land (under section 53 of the Planning Act 2008) (withdrawn), Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Pre-application advice on Environmental Impact Assessment (replacing Advice note 7: Environmental Impact Assessment: Process, preliminary environmental information and environmental statements and Advice note 9: Rochdale envelope, which are both withdrawn) and Advice on example documents

Guidance and regulation

2026-07-26

/foreign-travel-advice/germany 20:47 Further information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin on 25 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/france 11:36 Further information about wildfires affecting parts of France (‘Warning and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/germany 11:31 Updated information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin 25 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:29 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 26 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions 00:01 The updated guidance on ‘Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement’ is effective from 26 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

2026-07-25

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 18:34 Latest information on regional risks including the Saudi-Yemen border and threats from the Houthis (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:55 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 25 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fleet-of-spy-drones-to-equip-british-soldiers-and-back-jobs-in-south-west-england-and-wales 10:03 First published.

News and communications

2026-07-24

/government/news/big-win-for-scotch-whisky-as-us-tariffs-are-lifted 18:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rg25-2ql-christopher-scott-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3026mla001 18:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hp16-9lz-arthurs-partners-llp-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3026msa001 18:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu21-4xx-elizabeth-bolton-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3926mla001 18:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/algeria 17:25 Updated information on wildfires (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/online-uk-coc-fse-checker 17:19 Our online document verification service has been extended to include other MCA-issued documents including GMDSS endorsements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/national-lottery-good-causes-fund-what-matters-to-you 17:14 Added link to Welsh translation version

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/moving-exporting-or-placing-deforestation-free-products-on-the-market-in-northern-ireland 17:11 Clarified the guidance on using movement schemes when moving in-scope products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and from rest of world (RoW) to Northern Ireland.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia 17:07 This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including visa requirements, taking money into and out of Tunisia, electronic devices, drugs and illegal substances and power supply in summer months (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’) pages.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-region-firing-times 17:01 change to August Firing Times

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:46 News Article.

News and communications

/government/news/cross-government-roundtable-explores-climate-scenarios 16:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Added update for 24 July

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge-list-of-signatories 16:25 14 new businesses have signed the Cyber Resilience pledge: Cambridge Cyber Security; KIWI-OPS LTD; Complus IT Ltd; Aindale KTD (Aindale BMS Ltd); Selcom Systems Limited; Netitude Ltd; Whitbread; GRC Pathways Ltd; Illuminate Technology Ltd; Timeless IT Business Limitedl; SecQube Ltd; aql ltd; Maple Networks Ltd, and RightCue Consulting Services Ltd.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet 16:23 Factsheet updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/16-to-19-study-programmes-guide-for-providers 16:17 In ‘English and maths progression’, in section 4, we have clarified that students with a GCSE grade 3 must study towards a GCSE, while students with a GCSE grade 2 or below may study towards either a GCSE or Functional Skills level 2. This is a clarification only and does not represent a change in policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-maths-and-english-condition-of-funding 16:17 In point 2.9, we have clarified that students with a GCSE grade 3 must study towards a GCSE, while students with a GCSE grade 2 or below may study towards either a GCSE or Functional Skills level 2. This is a clarification only and does not represent a change in policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 16:17 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dealing-in-items-containing-ivory-or-made-of-ivory 16:11 Information about when you need to register or apply for an exemption has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/winchester-prison 16:01 Social visits booking number updated to 0333 207 2489.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-puts-new-offer-on-the-table-to-businesses-in-first-talks-with-industry-groups-24-july-2026 15:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/anti-dumping-measure-maintained-on-bikes-from-china 15:56 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 15:52 Updated information about regional tensions, including information about recent strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran (‘Warnings insurance’) page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 15:39 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/meningococcal-b-menb-time-limited-vaccination-offer-eligibility-flow-chart 15:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-making-tax-digital 15:35 The ‘How to sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ video has been removed.The ‘How to choose software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ video has been added.The ‘How to add client authorisations to your agent services account’ section and video have been updated to ‘How to sign up your clients to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’.The following recorded webinar links have been updated – ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader or landlord’, ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for businesses’ and ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re an agent’.The live webinar link for ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – sole traders and landlords without an accountant or bookkeeper’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes-service-availability-and-issues 15:34 A service issue about ongoing changes to the information returns service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:30 Two new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 23 July 2026 followingreports of suspicious clinical signs; 1 bovine animal with clinical signs including fever, unsteady gait, lethargy, drooling with small ulcer in mouth, tested positive for BTV-3. One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Wales on 23 July 2026 following a non-negative private pre-movement test: 1 calf in Newport, Wales, tested positive for BTV-3 following a private pre-movement test. No clinical signs were observed.Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 22 July 2026 followingreports of suspicious clinical signs: 3 ewes in Devon with clinical signs including crusty muzzles, nasal discharge, ulcers on dental pad, lameness and lethargy, tested positive for BTV-3; 1 sheep in Devon with clinical signs including a swollen face, crusting of the nose and yellow discolouration under the tongue, tested positive for BTV-3; 1 sheep in Devon with clinical signs including lethargy, drooling, redness of teats and crusting on ears, tested positive for BTV-3.

News and communications

/guidance/report-driving-test-resellers-cancellation-finders-or-booking-services 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 15:15 Updated the DUS protocol for Fodder Kale and Sugar Beet.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices 15:15 Added ‘Report driving test resellers, cancellation finders or booking services: privacy notice’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 15:12 New information about wildfires in parts of Madrid and Ávila, including updated safety advice and the emergency number for travellers (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 15:10 Information about the date you need to submit your information return has been updated. Information about what to do if you’ve previously sent an information return and it’s failed validation checks has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/proving-your-identity-at-a-post-office 14:59 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/commonwealth-games-return-to-glasgow-with-uk-government-backing 14:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/packaging-data-how-to-create-your-file-for-extended-producer-responsibility 14:44 Updated file specification guidance for 2026 packaging data. The only change is to the rules on how to report closed loop packaging waste data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-to-complete-origin-declarations-under-the-uk-india-free-trade-agreement 14:43 The ‘Register online’ section has been updated to include a link to the service availability page, allowing you to check if there are any problems with the service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-to-complete-origin-declarations-under-the-uk-india-free-trade-agreement-service-availability-and-issues 14:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 14:40 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:38 Update – UK Vessel list 24/07

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ai-to-power-change-at-the-heart-of-government-as-lord-vallance-appointed-chair-of-new-pm-ai-taskforce 14:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 14:18 EEMS F-Gas list updated

News and communications

/government/publications/check-the-statutory-market-values-for-oil 14:08 Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas market values for category 1 crudes for June 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-generate-a-packaging-data-file 14:00 Added ‘File generator for 2026 packaging data’.This update removes the generator for 2025 data. Resubmissions and late submissions should also use the generator for 2026 data, the only one that remains on the page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:52 Sunken narrowboat obstruction in Osney removed.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/france 13:51 New information about wildfires in south-west France (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-1-january-2026-to-7-january-2026 13:40 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-30-december-2025-to-31-december-2025 13:40 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-9-december-2025-to-29-december-2025 13:40 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-11-november-2025-to-24-november-2025 13:39 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-14-october-2025-to-3-november-2025 13:39 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-25-november-2025-to-8-december-2025 13:39 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-4-november-2025-to-10-november-2025 13:39 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iraq-country-policy-and-information-notes 13:35 Published the country bulletin on internal relocation, civil documentation and returns (update following setting aside of country guidance).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/five-board-members-appointed-to-the-uk-sport-board 13:27 added last paragraph- Remuneration and Governance Code

News and communications

/government/publications/social-mobility-local-roots-lasting-change-government-response 13:15 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 13:04 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7166

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:04 Chertsey Lock fully open to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/industrial-emissions-proposed-uk-best-available-techniques 13:04 We received 31 responses to this consultation.We are analysing the feedback and working with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to finalise the government response. This has taken longer than the 12-week target owing to the need for UK-wide clearance and the timing of Parliamentary summer recess.We expect to will publish the government response following summer recess.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 12:57 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2746

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-asean-association-of-south-east-asian-nations-factsheet 12:51 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/authorising-an-agent-to-deal-with-your-tax-affairs 12:45 The ‘Download the form’ section has been updated to make it clear that you must sign and date the form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-local-green-space-designations-in-your-neighbourhood-plan 12:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chief-executive-appointed-to-hm-land-registry 12:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/early-education-partnerships-funding 12:10 Applications for the year 1 delivery phase are now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/prime-ministers-opening-remarks-to-staff-following-his-arrival-at-no-10-north-24-july-2026 12:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/birmingham-prison 12:03 Update to dress code for visitors.Social visits booking line hours updated.Legal visits booking line number added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 12:00 Final opinion 08/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/learning-support-fund-10th-edition-2026-to-2027 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-uk-greenhouse-gas-inventory-data-in-uk-ets-monitoring-and-reporting-the-country-specific-factor-list 11:58 Published the carbon emission factors and calorific values from the UK Greenhouse Gas Inventory, 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-a-new-local-authority-bus-company-labco 11:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 11:52 The following services will be unavailable for planned maintenance from 7am to midday Saturday 25 July 2026 – Apply to register a trade mark, Applying for a UK patent online, Apply for design, File Patent Forms and/or documents for a Pending UK Patent Application, Supplementary Protection Certificates Search, Apply for Orphan Works Licence and Get an uncertified electronic copy of your Patent to register a trade mark and Tuesday 28 July 2026 – 5pm to 8pm – All IPO Trademark Services, will be unavailable for planned maintenance added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/historic-tariff-free-scotch-whisky-shipment-bound-for-united-states 11:45 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 11:39 DPs approved

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-address-regeneration-in-your-neighbourhood-plan 11:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mock-trial-builds-understanding-of-civil-litigation-process 11:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ehe-and-cme-data-collection-guide-and-validation-rules 11:32 Updated the EHE and CME data collection guide, notepad entries and validation rules for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/elective-home-education-and-children-missing-education-submit-your-data 11:31 Added 2026 to 2027 census dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-consult-with-environment-statutory-consultees-using-the-template-form 11:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/consultation-form-for-environment-consultees-with-example-answers 11:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/company-names-tribunal-defended-decisions-and-orders 11:23 Decision O/0639/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/connectivity-in-low-earth-orbit-c-leo-programme-call-3 11:21 Question added to Guidance Note A – FAQs – New question 2.30 under Section 2 Funding and Eligibility.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-establish-a-neighbourhood-forum 11:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/longer-duration-energy-storage-demonstration-programme-successful-projects 11:14 Published the latest final project reports for the Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Programme, Stream 2 Phase 2 projects.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl2-9ql-safran-landing-systems-services-uk-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbl0138ipv006 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-confident-pack 10:58 Amazon CCO and Code trainer details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-5-march-2026-to-25-march-2026 10:58 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-8-january-2026-to-4-march-2026 10:58 Corrected an error in the PDF version of the archive. Paragraph GR 9.3 was missing, and paragraph GR 9.4 was mislabelled GR 9.3.

Guidance and regulation