UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-08

/guidance/debarment-review-service-drs 10:47 Debarment Protocol updated to v2.3

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/town-centre-premises-improvement-grants 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s71-3hj-donald-ward-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3826mqa001 10:39 The consultation closing date has been extended to 22 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe10-0dn-lincolnshire-county-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3705knv003 10:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-training-grant-for-heat-pumps 10:25 Updated the eligibility criteria and added a link to the list of training providers offering the grant.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advice-for-women-travelling-abroad 10:19 This guidance has been reviewed for accuracy, with new information about domestic abuse.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/private-individuals-employing-self-employed-workers-or-personal-employees 10:04 A link to the new guide for parents and carers employing self-employed workers or personal employees has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/counterfeit-toy-investigations-reported-by-trading-standards-rise 10:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/lowdham-grange-prison 10:00 Updated the emergency safer custody number to 01159 669 219.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trading-standards-ip-crime-survey-2025-to-2026 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/rail-freight-growth-2040-target 09:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/call-for-proposals-the-albania-reintegration-partnership-arp 09:56 A frequently asked questions attachment has been added following submitted clarification questions.

News and communications

/government/news/illegal-waste-site-at-former-yorkshire-quarry-shut-down 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets 09:49 A guide for parents and carers employing self-employed workers or personal employees has been uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/independent-medical-referees 09:44 Updated Dr Grooms location.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-backing-unlocks-167-million-of-exports-for-british-businesses-in-angola 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/great-british-railways 09:30 Latest information about Great British Railways and the public ownership programme updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carriage-of-dangerous-goods-authorisation-476 09:30 Authorisation extended to 31 August 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/component-codes-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/martin-jones-reappointed-as-his-majestys-chief-inspector-of-probation 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-pledges-winter-air-defence-package-to-boost-ukraines-defences 08:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/create-a-certificate-of-sponsorship-guide-for-business-sponsors 08:37 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 08:34 Updated the list of compatible software providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcoholic-product-category-changes-for-travellers-duty-free-allowances 07:59 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/designs-examination-practice 06:53 Part B: Absolute grounds for refusal – Section Representations and names of the Royal family updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-space-strategy-will-bolster-uk-defences-against-threats-from-space 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-07

/government/speeches/south-coast-protests 18:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-7-september-2026 17:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:33 The bluetongue cases map has been updated to show suspect and confirmed cases of bluetongue. It also shows cattle and sheep population density.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/storing-waste-pfoa-containing-firefighting-foams-and-wastes-from-their-decontamination-and-replacement-rps-376 17:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 17:05 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-programme-review-and-decisions-withdrawal-letter-to-council-leaders 17:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 17:00 Updated with details of the targeted technical consultation on UK ETS free allocation rules for hydrogen production.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 17:00 Addition of UKETS Authority communication – UK ETS Free Allocation Application Stage 2 Update

News and communications

/government/publications/miscellaneous-certificate-of-sponsorship-functions-sms-guide-10 16:58 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reporting-worker-activity-sms-guide-9 16:52 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 16:35 HRA spreadsheet updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-enhanced-interactive-dialogue-on-myanmar 16:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/review-of-local-government-reorganisation-launched 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes 16:28 HNES Round 13 is open to applications and will close on Friday 9 October 2026. The deadline for requesting an application space is 25 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-and-assigning-a-cos-sms-guide-8 16:15 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-it-or-software-you-need 16:12 Added OnPoint Systems Limited to the list of vehicle maintenance system providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirm-acceptance-of-studies-guide-for-education-sponsors 16:10 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leasing-for-academy-trusts 16:04 Updated following the introduction, on 1 September, of new accounting requirements for academies when they take out operating leases. This also impacts when an academy is required to gain Secretary of State for Education consent to enter into a lease.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tier-5-creative-and-sport-certificate-of-sponsorship-sms-guide-11 15:55 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hpv-self-testing-kit-instructions 15:51 Updated step 10 of the Copan kit instructions to reference a white strip (English copy only). Replaced kit components and step 10 images (all copies).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restricted-certificates-of-sponsorship-sms-user-manual 15:48 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confirmation-of-acceptance-for-studies-cas-sms-user-manual 15:40 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:36 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-commercial-agency-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 15:16 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alternative-provision-free-school-revenue-funding 15:15 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-free-school-revenue-funding 15:15 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mainstream-free-school-revenue-funding 15:15 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-free-school-revenue-funding 15:14 Updated for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/department-for-business-innovation-science-and-trade-bist-sponsorship 15:13 Updated information to reflect the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with additional information about sponsorship opportunities and a link to view live opportunities on the Events Hub.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app 15:06 Guidance about how you can use the HMRC app to manage your information, taxes and benefits has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 15:03 Updated to remove products from the list. Removed: Filsuvez gel; and Talzenna 1mg capsules – Talazoparib 1mg capsules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/leasehold-enfranchisement-valuation-rates 15:01 The consultation period has been extended by 4 weeks. The consultation will now close on 21 October 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/on-track-delivering-the-promises-of-the-digital-markets-regime 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ruth-evans-appointed-as-chair-of-the-gambling-commission 14:59 Duplicate text, so have cut it out.

News and communications

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 14:53 Planned downtime from 7pm on Saturday 26 September 2026 to 9am Monday 28 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sweet-chestnut-blight-identification-reporting-and-control 14:40 Added a link for the Forestry Commission map browser for users who need to see the map and map borders magnified.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-your-future-the-case-for-trees 14:39 Replaced X/Twitter link with Facebook on the HTML version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-benefits-of-woodland-creation-woods-and-water 14:35 Replaced Twitter link with Facebook link on the HTML version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sudan-country-policy-and-information-notes 14:34 Published an updated version of the country policy and information on the humanitarian situation in Sudan.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-benefits-of-woodland-creation-woods-and-carbon 14:31 Removed link to X/Twitter on HTML version. Added Facebook link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-takes-axe-to-delays-holding-back-growth 14:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ibca-community-update-7-september-2026 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-expertise-to-bolster-polish-air-defences-in-boost-to-nato-security 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/plant-your-future-top-5-reasons-to-plant-woodland 14:24 Removed X/Twitter link on HTML version of the document. Added Facebook link.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restricted-certificate-of-sponsorship-sms-guide-12 14:07 Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 14:05 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2777

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:05 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2879

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/multi-factor-authentication-for-uk-visa-sponsors-sms-manual-13 14:03 Updated the glossary to add one time passcode and multi-factor authentication.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 14:00 Added monthly video for August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:00 Made a variation under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/constitution-of-the-united-nations-industrial-development-organization-ms-no102026 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:00 Made a variation under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/miscellaneous-treaties-2013 14:00 Uploaded [MS No.10/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ruth-evans-appointed-as-chair-of-the-gambling-commission 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/defnyddio-r-cynllun-troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm 13:56 Os bydd eich amgylchiadau’n newid – Mae’r enghraifft o fod yn is na’r trothwy perthnasol am 3 blynedd dreth yn olynol er mwyn optio allan wedi’i ddiweddaru.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 13:56 If your circumstances change – The example of being below the relevant threshold for 3 consecutive tax years to opt out has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 13:55 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2610

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3 13:47 The professional bodies ‘British Association of Gender Identity Specialists’, ‘College of Intensive Care Medicine’ and ‘Legal Humanities Association Ltd’ have been added, with effect from 6 April 2026. The name of professional body ‘Association of Local Authority Valuers and Estate Surveyors’ has been updated to ‘Association of Chief Estate Surveyors’, effective from 2022 to 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:45 Update to navigation issues. Old Windsor Lock open to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-preferential-trade-arrangements-eu-exit-regulations-2020 13:43 Added: The CPTPP Preferential Tariff, version 1.4, dated 25 August 2026Added: The CPTPP Origin Reference Document, version 1.4, dated 25 August 2026Deleted: The CPTPP Preferential Tariff, version 1.2, dated 26 November 2025Deleted: The CPTPP Origin Reference Document, version 1.2, dated 10 December 2024

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notices-made-under-s32a-of-the-taxation-cross-border-trade-act-2018 13:43 Updated with notice 15 under Notice made by Treasury under Section 32A of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 13:42 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2487

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 13:42 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3220

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:28 Twenty new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 6 September 2026. Of these, 18 cases involved sheep and 2 cases involved cattle. Twelve new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales. Of these, 11 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-amir-of-qatar-7-september-2026 13:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-kristersson-of-sweden-7-september-2026 13:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-christodoulides-of-cyprus-7-september-2026 13:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/derek-wilson-reappointed-as-chair-of-the-sports-grounds-safety-authority-board 13:10 Updated the second para in Derek’s bio so ‘ground’ reads with an s on the end.

News and communications

/government/publications/gas-consumption-data-in-subnational-consumption-statistics-and-the-national-energy-efficiency-data-framework-privacy-notice 13:02 The recipients section of this privacy notice has been updated to include that DESNZ share data with Digital Economy Act Processing Environments. The retention section has been updated to include research and policy development. International transfers section updated to state that data is processed in the UK. Updates to this notice section has also been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-animal-sentience-committees-views-on-the-glue-traps-offences-act-2022 12:54 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/national-armaments-director-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer 12:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/only-around-half-of-primary-school-children-got-their-flu-vaccine-last-year 12:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/first-ever-entrepreneurship-advisor-appointed-to-the-treasury 12:42 Updated with information of reappointment.

News and communications

/government/publications/easy-read-disability-confident-employer-scheme 12:34 Updated Disability Confident employer scheme: easy read PDF and added Welsh version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-ecuador 12:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/rye-harbour-passage-pilot-and-mooring-information-for-boaters 12:25 added a notice to mariners – update on repair works to East Revetment Sloping Wall.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/schools-causing-concern--2 12:20 Updated ‘Support and intervention in schools’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/tobacco-and-vapes-packaging-appearance-and-display 12:19 Corrected cross-referencing errors in impact assessments.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/sw1x-7aw-cleveland-clinic-london-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxb3557kea001 12:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/retention-schedule-for-data-processed-by-dfe 12:15 Added retention periods for records relating to applications for training or vacancies; exemptions from the early years foundation stage statutory framework; teacher recruitment and retention, used to inform policy development, support analysis and produce national statistics; online forms on Department for Education (DfE) websites; the music hubs programme; and due diligence checks for roles to support DfE, such as experts or speakers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/precursor-chemical-import-and-export-authorisation-wallchart 12:14 The wallchart has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/loan-charge-settlement-scheme-how-hmrc-will-implement-it 12:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/chancellor-john-healys-growth-speech-2026 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 12:00 ‘Training and Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd’ was updated to ‘TRAC FUTURES Ltd’

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/derek-wilson-reappointed-as-chair-of-the-sports-grounds-safety-authority-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-with-the-un-fact-finding-mission-for-sudan 11:55 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/fishing-quota-transfers-between-the-uk-and-the-eu 11:54 Added UK and EU quota transfers agreed on 27 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-joint-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-the-un-fact-finding-mission-for-sudan 11:53 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/annual-submission-deadline-for-small-pet-animal-medicine-exemptions 11:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/exemption-from-authorisation-for-medicines-for-small-pet-animals 11:38 Minor wording update and date Returns due changed to 30 November.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3-import-declaration-completion-guide 11:32 In ‘Group 2: References of Messages, Document, Certificates and Authorisations’, Data Element 2/3 has been updated to reflect the creation of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electricity-consumption-data-in-subnational-consumption-statistics-and-the-national-energy-efficiency-data-framework-privacy-notice 11:20 The recipients section of this privacy notice has been updated to include that DESNZ share data with Digital Economy Act Processing Environments. Elexon have been added as a data source. The retention section has been updated to include research and policy development. International transfers section updated to state that data is processed in the UK. Updates to this notice section has also been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-certifid-trust-mark-usage-guidelines-for-digital-verification-service-providers 11:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 11:15 Details of services taking place in early October added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-clean-industry-bonus-framework-and-guidance 11:11 Updated the Fair Work Charter signatories list with additional suppliers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/environment-agency-make-a-request-for-information-under-foi-or-eir 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-bursary-fund-provider-guide 11:00 Updated ‘16 to 19 Bursary Fund: provider guide’ with a link to ‘Complete the Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claim’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-to-learn-conditions-of-grant-funding 11:00 Updated ‘Care to Learn: 2026 to 2027 academic year – conditions of grant funding’ with a link to ‘Complete the Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claim’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-export-declaration-completion-guide 10:48 In ‘Group 2: References of Messages, Document, Certificates and Authorisations’, Data Element 2/3 has been updated to reflect the creation of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:43 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 7 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/london-hotelier-sentenced-for-exploiting-covid-support-scheme-nine-times-to-fraudulently-claim-450000 10:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-simplification-and-agency-of-government-letter-to-all-ministers 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 10:19 Addition of information about hiking and adventure sports (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/latest-updates-from-ofqual 10:07 Added information about the Ofqual Teacher Hub.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/integrated-curriculum-and-financial-planning-icfp 10:00 Reordered the guidance, added information about using ICFP in a school and a trust, and to make financial savings. Regrouped the resources by type and user. Reinstated the fundamental equations guidance and workbook for school business professionals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 10:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 7 September 2026

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 09:59 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 09:59 SNS activity tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/claim-care-to-learn-or-vulnerable-bursary-funding-guidance-for-providers 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-recruitment-and-on-boarding-privacy-notice 09:30 PO box address has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-people-working-in-schools-and-colleges-need-to-know-about-the-period-after-exams-and-assessments 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-people-working-in-schools-and-colleges-need-to-know-about-the-exam-and-assessment-season 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-people-working-in-schools-and-colleges-need-to-know-before-exams-and-assessments 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 09:30 Updated ‘Information for education settings in England regarding cases of invasive meningococcal disease’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/modernising-corporate-reporting 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-era-for-liverpool-buses-as-government-backs-local-control 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/collections/trading-with-developing-nations 09:14 Added Bhutan and India graduation notices

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/sp4-6hq-harvey-farms-winterbourne-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprlp3539urs008 09:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/accessibility-support 09:00 PO box has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dbs-check-requests-guidance-for-employers 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reception-baseline-assessment-development-handbook 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-access-request-privacy-policy 09:00 PO box address updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-barring-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-responsible-organisation-registration-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-registered-body-registration-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-subject-access-request 09:00 PO Box address has been updated on all attachments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-disclosure-services-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/casi-hosts-info-session-for-prospective-chevening-applicants-in-honiara 08:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 08:06 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests 06:00 Appointments are now available until 21 February 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-transfer-forms-for-less-straightforward-transactions 06:00 Section 1.2 has been updated to confirm that when you are submitting multiple transfers, you must prepare and submit separate applications for each one.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-06

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:13 Seven new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 5 September 2026. There were cases in Cheshire, Devon, Lancashire and Staffordshire. Of these, 7 cases involved sheep and no cases involved cattle. All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.Seven new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 5 September 2026. There were cases in Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Vale of Glamorgan. Of these, 6 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All 7 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.No cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland on 5 September 2026. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

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/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 15:39 Amendment to information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:24 Sandford lock is closed until further notice. This is due to a leak in a lock gate hydraulic hose, located below the water level.

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/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:25 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 6 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/firms-freed-from-pen-pushing-paperwork-and-costly-red-tape-in-business-reporting-overhaul 08:31 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 06:58 Information about flight disruptions at Soekarno Hatta Airport and Halim Airport in Jakarta due to volcanic ash cloud (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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/government/news/uk-forces-join-trilateral-arctic-exercise-in-strategic-high-north-operation 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-05

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:24 Thirty-five new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 4 September 2026. There were cases in Cheshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Shropshire, Somerset and Staffordshire.Of these, 30 cases involved sheep and 5 cases involved cattle. All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 4 September 2026. There were cases in Clwyd, Gwynedd and Powys.Of these, 1 case involved sheep, 1 involved cattle and 1 had both cattle and sheep affected on the same premises. All 3 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 4 September 2026. The case was in cattle in Dumfries and Galloway and within the temporary control zone (TCZ).All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

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/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:53 Old Windsor lock is currently closed until repairs are completed. This is expected to be Monday afternoon.

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/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:08 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 5 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

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/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-number-plates-with-new-government-funded-roads-policing-team 09:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-04

/government/news/the-secretary-of-states-speech-to-the-british-irish-association-conference 19:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 18:22 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Friday 4 September 2026. Sandford Lock closed until further notice. Hydraulic engineers expected on site Saturday 5 September.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-law-to-ban-depraved-child-like-sexual-abuse-dolls 17:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-measures-applicable-to-armenian-products-com2026348 17:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 17:13 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

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/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:02 Updated list of ceased or suspended Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

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/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:02 Updated list of Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmp-altcourse-action-plan 16:59 Latest inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/em-on-pollutants-and-emission-limits-c20263144-c20263151 16:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/southend-on-sea-city-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 16:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-precursors-in-the-list-of-scheduled-substances-c2026689 16:44 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/em-on-energy-and-tyre-labelling-simplification-com2026565 16:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/latest-elizabeth-emblems-awarded-to-families-of-public-servants-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty 16:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/legalisation-next-day-service-providers 16:09 Added Apostille Hub to the list of providers.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/mauritius 16:08 Updated information on Ebola and travelling from Reunion Island (‘Entry requirements’) and Road travel (‘Safety and security’)

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/guidance/apply-to-the-capture-redress-scheme 16:08 Instructions on how to download the application form on a mobile device have been added. Information about what the countersignatory does and that their information must be provided in the application form has been made clearer. Instructions to be as descriptive as possible have been added.

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/government/publications/capture-redress-scheme-countersignatory-information 16:04 Clearer completion instructions have been added.

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/government/news/regulated-activity-with-children-common-misconceptions-about-the-sept-2026-supervision-exemption-changes 15:57 Welsh translation added

News and communications

/government/publications/cds-birds-declarations-and-customs-clearance-request-completion-instructions 15:55 The page has been updated to reflect the creation of Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

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/government/news/change-to-the-definition-of-regulated-activity-with-children-from-1-september-2026 15:52 Welsh translation added.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:48 Update 04/09

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/government/publications/min-738-mf-direction-issued-under-section-84-of-the-merchant-shipping-act-1995 15:42 First published.

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/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 15:35 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

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/government/publications/country-by-country-service-availability-and-issues 15:34 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

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/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:30 Information about ‘Individuals customer experience and perceptions survey’ has been added.

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/government/publications/register-a-trust-or-estate-service-availability-and-issues 15:29 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

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/government/publications/apply-and-renew-sponsorship-management-system-sms-user-manual 15:28 Added reference to new manual 13. Updated glossary.

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/government/publications/sheep-carcase-classification 15:23 The ‘Beef, sheep and pigs – RPA’s regulatory approach’ guidance added to the page.

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