UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-02

/government/news/scabigard-suspension-for-cutaneous-administration-product-defect-recall-alert 12:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/registering-with-and-reporting-your-fuel-prices-to-fuel-finder 12:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bird-flu-rules-if-you-keep-game-birds 12:00 Mandatory housing measures will be lifted in England at 00:01am on Thursday 9 April 2026.Birds must still be housed if you are in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/veterans-of-the-lgbt-ban-financial-recognition-scheme 12:00 The statistics on applicants to the scheme have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 12:00 The mandatory housing measures for poultry and other captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales at 00:01am on Thursday 9 April 2026.Birds must still be housed if you are in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone.

News and communications

/government/news/new-visits-to-report-on-the-local-offer-for-young-people-with-special-educational-needs-andor-disabilities-send 11:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/thematic-reviews-of-the-send-local-offer 11:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/user-and-preparer-advisory-group-minutes-november-2025 11:54 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 11:49 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5953

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:49 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4463

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 11:49 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3058

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 11:49 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2559

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/amending-legislation-ensuring-watercraft-accidents-are-investigated-by-maib 11:43 Consultation response summary and next steps published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/financial-reporting-advisory-board-terms-of-reference 11:40 Terms of Reference updated after March FRAB meeting.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-meloni-of-italy-2-april-2026 11:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/claim-repayment-or-remission-of-charges-on-rejected-imports-ce1179 11:29 The option to claim using Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/treasury-minutes-april-2026 11:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-2m-backed-pilots-to-put-more-power-in-the-hands-of-tenants 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/implementing-part-4-of-the-biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-agreement 11:00 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:49 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 2 April 2026. Change to the Iffley reach.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/child-abduction-accredited-solicitors-referral-list 10:38 Replaced fax details with website details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:37 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/counting-rules-for-recorded-crime 10:35 Updated Crime Recording Rules for frontline officers and staff.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex20-2da-arla-foods-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3638nnv006 10:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 10:32 Information about ‘VAT missing returns’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-valuation-tables 10:22 All poultry valuation attachments updated with March 2026 data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sevabertinib-approved-to-treat-adults-with-her2-positive-lung-cancer-that-has-spread-or-cannot-be-removed-by-surgery 10:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-non-domestic-rates-guidance-for-billing-authorities 10:10 Removed guidance and spreadsheets related to the 2025 to 2026 financial year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/aaib-report-hoffmann-h36-dimona-g-cimc 10:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/regulation-of-decapods-letter-from-the-home-office 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/water-resources-planning-guideline 10:00 The Water Resources Planning guideline has been updated to include changes to process, approaches and updated links to associated guidance, research and documents. A public consultation was run in Autumn 2025 on proposed updates to the guidance. Responses to the consultation have now been considered and changes made to the updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-framework-for-water-resources-2025-water-for-growth-nature-and-a-resilient-future 10:00 Added ‘Environmental Destination for Water Resources: planning guidance’ as a new document on the page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/social-housing-tenure-standard-direction-to-the-regulator-of-social-housing 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/aaib-report-taylor-monoplane-g-aysh 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/freedom-ii-report-and-safety-flyer-published 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/landowner-ordered-to-pay-highest-ever-illegal-felling-fine 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/drones-using-ai-to-spot-explosive-dangers-and-help-keep-soldiers-safe 09:51 Added video

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 09:49 The temporary limit that was set for renewals on the new digital service yesterday has now been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-confident-pack 09:46 Aldi CCO contact details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-contact-a-retailer-cco-or-supplier-helpline 09:46 Aldi CCO contact details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 09:46 Greece and Somalia have been added to the list of countries.

News and communications

/government/news/lancashire-company-and-director-fined-for-illegal-exports 09:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/infected-blood-inquiry-exchange-of-letters-between-the-chair-and-the-minister-of-the-cabinet-office-regarding-inquiry-close-down 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/elmley-prison-action-plan 09:35 Latest inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mgn-657-mf-amendment-2-requirements-for-fixed-aerosol-fire-extinguishing-systems-for-use-in-small-vessel-machinery-spaces 09:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-epidemiology-outbreaks-and-guidance 09:30 Added guidelines section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-niv-category-1-contact-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-niv-category-2-contact-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nipah-virus-niv-category-3-contact-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-registration-briefing-for-those-wishing-to-become-childcare-providers 09:30 Documents updated to reflect the April 2026 change to inspection timescales for providers registered on the Early Years Register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-registration-briefing-for-those-wishing-to-become-childminders 09:30 Documents updated to reflect the April 2026 change to inspection timescales for providers registered on the Early Years Register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-maternal-and-older-adults-vaccination-coverage-in-england-reports 09:30 Added pre-release access list for April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-heat-mortality-monitoring-reports 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-national-norovirus-and-rotavirus-surveillance-reports 09:30 Adding and and removing names from the list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ac-goatham-and-son-limited-npswr046578-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quarterly-total-energy-data-revisions 09:30 Latest data published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulating-independent-schools 09:30 Updated ‘Independent school standards guidance’ to reflect current policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information 09:30 Updated ‘Early years inspection information’ to reflect changes to the inspection timescale from April 2026 for providers registered on the Early Years Register. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-mortality-monitoring-report-england-quality-and-methodology-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/information-for-parents-about-ofsteds-role-in-regulating-childcare 09:30 Updated to reflect changes to the inspection timescale from April 2026 for providers registered on the Early Years Register. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-special-feature-articles-by-subject-published-in-energy-trends 09:30 March 2026 article added to list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-tax-digital-mtd-for-income-tax 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/national-measles-guidelines 09:30 Updated guidance to version 7 – see document for details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nrs-meriden-aggregates-ltd-npswr044591-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nipah-virus-niv-biological-principals 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nipah-virus-niv-contact-tracing-matrix 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nipah-virus-niv-when-to-suspect-infection 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/ad-hoc-statistical-publications-list--2 09:30 The link to quarter 1 2026/27 has been added.

COVID-19

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-implementation-of-the-new-subscription-contracts-regime 09:30 Outcome of the consultation added, including attachments of the government response to the consultation, consultation and analysis methodology and a summary of the question responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/registrar-general-quarterly-report-northern-ireland-october-to-december-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/hepatitis-c-infections-in-people-who-inject-drugs-continue-to-fall 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-ukhsa-data-shows-1504-heat-related-deaths-during-summer-of-2025 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-market-rent-determination 09:25 Updated paper form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/helplines-and-support-victims-of-terrorist-attacks 09:19 The guidance has been updated to reflect the change in suppliers of the support hub.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/innovators-from-teesside-to-cornwall-backed-as-new-round-of-uk-regions-granted-up-to-20-million-to-grow-thriving-sectors 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/keep-britain-working-review-updates 08:35 Added a Welsh language version of the page and a large print format.

News and communications

/government/news/drones-using-ai-to-spot-explosive-dangers-and-help-keep-soldiers-safe 08:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:47 Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Permit Free Festival List – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC1691.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-scholarships-unit-head-meets-ugandan-partners-on-scholarship-cooperation 07:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uganda-welcomes-major-trade-delegations-to-strengthen-partnership 07:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/transport-data-action-plan-dap 07:05 Data Action Plan updated to align with Better Connected, including a related new action to develop a Transport Data Marketplace.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/local-transport-plans 07:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/better-connected-a-strategy-for-integrated-transport 07:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-governments-vision-for-buses-and-approach-to-delivery 07:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/integrated-national-transport-strategy-a-call-for-ideas 07:00 Response to the call for ideas published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/better-connected-tap-and-go-travel-across-trains-trams-and-buses-announced-in-governments-new-transport-strategy 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-the-solomon-islands-sign-mou-on-forest-governance 06:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/the-uk-madagascar-trade-partnership-building-opportunities-together 04:27 Added translation

News and communications

/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-botswana 02:33 Reviewed and updated in full.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca38-national-insurance-contributions-tables-a-and-j 00:15 The helpbook CA38 for use from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consumers-to-save-around-400-million-every-year-from-government-crackdown-on-costly-subscription-traps 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-01

/government/news/pm-call-with-chancellor-merz-of-germany-1-april-2026 19:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-1-april-2026 19:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-1-april-2026 19:16 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 18:04 A service issue about Customs Declaration Service declarations has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/non-native-mosquito-species-profiles 17:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 17:48 Added OVS note 2026/22: Outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chile.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-treaty-action-bulletins 17:36 Uploaded Treaty Action Bulletin: March 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/treaty-action-bulletin-march-2026 17:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/c-leo-programme 17:21 Main body updatedAbout the C-LEO Programme – HTML attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-national-delegate-support-for-the-advanced-technology-call 17:21 Title changeAI Hub ITT Guidance – HTML attachment createdARTES 2026 ESA initiated ITTs Request for Information – Applicant Guidance – HTML attachment updatedUK Space Agency-supported ITT activities – HTML attachment updatedITT guidance – HTML attachment deleted

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-artes-advanced-research-in-telecommunications-systems-programme 17:20 Body information updatedARTES: What You Need to Know – HTML attachment createdGuide to applying for a Contract Change Notice for an existing ARTES Activity – HTML attachment createdARTES Programme: Expression of Interest guidance – HTML attachment deleted

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/barring-referrals 17:16 Page reverted to previous format

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-dbs-regional-outreach-service 17:16 Page reverted to previous format

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/making-barring-referrals-to-the-dbs 17:16 Page reverted to previous format

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/zika-virus-sample-testing-advice 17:15 Changed information to be up-to-date.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/health-advice-for-women-returning-from-areas-with-a-risk-of-zika-virus 17:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/violent-man-who-strangled-partner-has-sentence-increased 17:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/violent-rapist-who-preyed-on-women-has-sentence-increased 17:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/zika-virus-interim-algorithm-for-assessing-pregnant-women-with-a-history-of-travel 17:03 Updated flowchart has been added: “Assessing pregnant women with a potential risk of Zika virus (ZIKV) acquisition”

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/zika-virus-sexual-transmission-advice-algorithm 17:01 New updated flowchart added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/zika-virus-preventing-infection-by-sexual-transmission 17:00 Updated information to be up-to-date.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong 16:59 Updated information on dual Chinese-British nationality, E-cigarettes and illegal drugs including CBD (cannabidiol) (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/environmental-risk-assessments-in-medicines 16:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/zika-virus-transmission 16:52 Updated Zika virus: transmission – HTML attachment with current information and UKHSA branding.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/zika-virus-symptoms-and-complications 16:47 Updated information and removed details not relevant anymore.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/waste-criminals-to-pay-over-67000-in-confiscation-orders 16:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/sue-sharp-has-been-appointed-interim-chair-of-the-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/counting-rules-for-recorded-crime 16:32 Documents added; ‘alternate offence for retail robbery’ and ‘outcomes framework guidance 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-to-license-coal-mining-data 16:23 Updated following annual pricing review

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/alcoholic-products-technical-guide 16:18 Section 4 – approvals – Information about applying for approval to be an excise warehousekeeper in section 4.27.1 Commercial Fruit Growers receiving wine produced elsewhere in duty suspense has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/valuation-office-joins-hm-revenue-and-customs 16:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 16:13 Added 2026 procedures and appendices for fodder radish. Updated the 2026 procedures document for vetch.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 16:11 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/qatar 16:11 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 16:11 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iraq 16:11 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 16:11 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 16:10 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 16:10 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 16:10 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 16:10 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon 16:10 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 16:10 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-impact-awards-2026-employers-guide 16:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-very-high-deficit-intervention 16:04 Updated as programme has been closed and replaced with the high needs stability grant.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/well-loved-wiltshire-kiwi-gets-makeover 16:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hmpps-finance-manual-policy-framework 16:03 Finance manual and policy framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-opens-door-to-japans-14-billion-organic-market 15:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-poland-co-operation-to-combat-human-trafficking 15:53 Added translation

News and communications

/government/collections/uk-science-and-innovation-network-impact-stories 15:52 Impact story added: UK-Portugal partnership boosts use of robotics in marine research.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 15:40 Updated to reflect the Pilot of a medical device clinical investigation fee waiver programme for micro and small sized enterprises has now closed

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-test-validation-approved-products 15:40 Updated to add new version of Products approved under the Medical Devices Coronavirus Test Device Approvals Amendment Regulations CSV spreadsheet

Guidance and regulation

COVID-19

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:31 Wednesday 01 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-certifications-granted-for-approved-devices 15:29 Lists of certifications for approved devices granted to local authorities and manufacturers updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-to-be-on-the-approved-list-of-independent-special-institutions 15:26 Updated ‘Guide for independent special institutions applying for inclusion on the Secretary of State approved list’ dates for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-poland-co-operation-to-combat-human-trafficking 15:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-backed-fund-supports-early-action-on-drought-in-guatemala 15:12 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/immunisation-schedule-the-green-book-chapter-11 15:09 Updated to reflect changes to the childhood immunisation programme from 1 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-portugal-partnership-boosts-use-of-robotics-in-marine-research 15:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/clean-heat-market-mechanism-verifying-annual-fossil-fuel-boiler-sales-reports 15:06 Added suggested wording for third party use of the verification report, following consultation with scheme participants and verifiers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clean-heat-market-mechanism-fossil-fuel-boiler-sales-targets-and-credits 14:59 Added guidance relating to excluded boiler sales evidence requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hmrc-says-uk-businesses-should-apply-now-for-vaping-products-duty 14:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 14:51 Update to lock facilities. Water supply at Grafton back in service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-market-a-medicine-in-the-uk 14:45 Removed two out of date webinars from 2024. Added guidance on electronic submissions to the MHRA.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-filing 14:45 Removed ‘Dividends’ bullet point.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/better-futures-fund 14:37 Added link to the DCMS personal information charter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2026 14:35 Added ‘A2/2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cqc-assessment-of-local-authorities-grant-funding-for-2025-to-2026 14:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 14:31 OPRED communication – UKETS supplementary guidance on FA Application Stage 2 (BDR)

News and communications

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 14:26 UKETS Authority communication – FA Application Stage 2 (BDR)

News and communications

/government/news/west-midlands-director-sentenced-after-running-two-companies-for-more-than-five-years-while-banned 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:21 Update to planned lock closures list. Hambleden, Boveney and Sunbury Locks all now open for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-spring-booster-resources 14:18 Updated for the 2026 spring programme.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/damp-and-mould-understanding-and-addressing-the-health-risks-for-rented-housing-providers 14:18 Updated list of what is available from local councils for tenants who need extra support.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-start-date-notices-inquiry-hearing-notices-and-rejection-letters-published-in-2026 14:17 ROW/3369910 Gloucestershire County CouncilROW/3295824M1 and ROW/3355586 Cornwall Council ROW/3362354 Wiltshire Council ROW/3363939 Bristol City CouncilROW/3364452 East Sussex County Council ROW/3367034 Leicestershire County CouncilROW/3350404 Lancashire County Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boiler-upgrade-scheme-budget-increase-april-2026 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-treasury-market-engagement-group 14:09 Application closing date changed from 5 April 2026 to 26 April 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-aggregates-levy 14:03 The rate of Aggregates Levy from 1 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-corporation-tax 14:03 Corporation Tax rates and allowances have been updated for tax year 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rates-and-allowance-excise-duty-gambling-duty 14:02 Rates of duty for the tax year 2026 to 2027 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-rebated-fuels-in-vehicles-and-machines-excise-notice-75 14:01 We have updated the following sections: 1.2 added definition of fuel oil; 3.4 clarified when special vehicles may be used; 7.10 clarified when rebated fuel can be used for golf course maintenance; 12 updated Memorandum of Agreement; 13 added that firewood production is accepted as a purpose related to forestry; added the maintenance of tracks for agriculture or forestry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bus-enhanced-partnerships 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/treasury-approvals-process-for-programmes-and-projects 14:00 The guidance has been updated to reflect reforms to the public spending control and accountability framework announced at Budget 2025, including a single integrated approval point in HM Treasury incorporating the expertise of central functions, reforms to the GMPP, and data sharing between departments and HM Treasury, including NISTA, and the central functions. It also incorporates new content on the scrutiny and approval of mega projects, the role of NISTA, and expectations on transparency and reporting after approval. The guidance has also been restructured to make it clearer and easier to navigate.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dvla-contact-centre-opening-hours-easter-2026 13:58 Added translation

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/philippines 13:56 Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/high-needs-funding-arrangements-2026-to-2027 13:52 Added ‘Legacy funding calculator: 2025 to 2026 CSBG and other legacy funding’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 13:51 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 13 to 17 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/william-blake-house-northants-enters-administration-as-investigation-continues 13:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dfe-update-1-april-2026 13:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 13:46 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 06 April to 10 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-marine-plans 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hypothetical-examples-of-marine-plan-use 13:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 13:39 APP/R3650/L/25/3366927, 3366930 & 3366956 Decision

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/women-in-defence-charter 13:33 The list of signatories to the charter has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 13:32 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jsp-464-tri-service-accommodation-regulations-tsars 13:31 JSP 464 Volumes 1 to 5 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patents-manual-of-patent-practice 13:30 Changes to the online manual for April 2026 added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 13:29 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/close-void-or-withdraw-investments-from-a-junior-isa-as-an-isa-manager 13:21 The ‘Request for withdrawal of misdirected Junior ISA payments’ section has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manual-of-patent-practice-mopp 13:14 Supplementary Protection Certificates for Medicinal and Plant Protection Products – Chapter 8.09.3 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-62m-fund-for-fire-alarms-to-keep-residents-safe-and-costs-down-for-leaseholders 13:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/recent-developments-in-relation-to-apples-and-googles-app-store-rules 13:10 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/proposed-commitments-from-apple-and-google-app-certainty-and-interoperable-access 13:08 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/the-cmas-programme-of-work-across-mobile-platforms 13:07 Final commitments from Apple and Google published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-hmrc-deals-with-tax-adviser-sanctionable-conduct 13:01 A link to the Compliance Handbook (CH176000 – Sanctionable conduct by tax advisers) has been added, which gives more information about what happens if a tax adviser is suspected of engaging in sanctionable conduct.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/coastal-adaptation-pilots 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/organic-registers-lists-of-third-countries-or-territories-control-bodies-and-control-authorities 13:00 Updated the lists of recognised non-UK countries and territories, and control bodies and control authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bingo-duty-excise-notice-457 12:51 Bingo Duty has been abolished from 1 April 2026. This guidance has been updated in section ‘Registration’ by removing how to register and adding what to do if you should have registered, and in section ‘Returns and payments’ by adding what to do if you have outstanding returns, over or under-declarations in previous accounting periods. Section ‘Report changes’ has been removed because you do not need to report registration changes.

Guidance and regulation