UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-20

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 18:33 Please be aware that following testing of water samples taken from the River Thames on 19 August, we have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the lower non-tidal River Thames between Sunbury Lock and Teddington Lock, including at the Ham and Kingston Designated Bathing Water. Some blue-green algae can produce toxins that may be harmful to people and animals. Skin contact can cause rashes and swallowing the water can cause illness. You can find more information on the risks and the actions you can take on GOV.​UK. Please search for: Algal blooms: advice for the public and landowners.

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/government/news/joint-statement-on-israeli-governments-decision-to-publish-construction-tenders-for-the-e1-settlement-project 18:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/advice-on-safe-storage-handling-and-use-of-eggs-for-catering 17:36 Updated description of vulnerable consumers (including young children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with an underlying health condition) to be consistent with other Food Standards Agency web pages.

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/government/publications/albania-country-policy-and-information-notes 17:32 Published the country bulletin: human trafficking, Albania, August 2026.

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/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:30 Updated the information under the ‘Risk levels and outbreak assessments’ heading – poultry with stringent biosecurity is now at a very low risk.

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/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-full-application 17:28 Added full application, expert advisory panel and privacy notice in Welsh.

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/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-passport-staff-guidance 17:26 This guidance has been updated in section How the EUSS affects passport applications, to clarify when examiners can search for a parent’s EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) record using UK Visa and Immigration’s Atlas system and to check for outdated links.

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/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:23 Added update list of ceased or suspended ACSPs.

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/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:23 Added update list of ACSPs.

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/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-survivor-videos 17:21 First published.

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/government/publications/powers-and-operational-procedure-caseworker-guidance 17:09 Published the post-incident procedures: in the event of death or serious injury guidance.

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/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 16:55 Guildford Borough Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 17 September 2026.

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/government/publications/drink-drive-rehabilitation-scheme-areas-and-approved-course-providers 16:39 Updated contact details for ISM Psychological Services Ltd.

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/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-july-2026 16:35 First published.

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/government/publications/civil-service-hr-secondments-unit-privacy-notice 16:30 Updated the page title and the details to include sharing with HR Directors.

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/guidance/holocaust-memorial-and-learning-centre-updated-planning-application-documents 16:29 Updated to reflect ministerial changes.

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/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:18 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

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/government/publications/who-dvla-shares-data-with 16:14 Updated EDECS and ADD volumes.

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/government/news/coordinated-drought-response-intensifies-amid-extreme-weather 16:11 First published.

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/government/news/record-number-of-nca-officers-deployed-to-tackle-people-smugglers 16:05 First published.

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/government/publications/novel-autonomy-and-robotics-phase-1 16:04 Clarification about innovation outlines for stage 2 submissions added. Modified last date of enquiries that will guarantee a response from August 25 to September 3.Guidance to choose “No” when asked at start of Stage 2 submission “Have you already sent this submission in an earlier form?”

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/government/news/mhra-advises-against-the-use-of-rectal-catheters-in-infants 16:04 Amended wording to reflect the DSI applies to rectal catheters sold for personal use, and the advice is not applicable to rectal catheters used for specialist medical treatments.

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/government/news/appeal-for-information-after-illegal-waste-site-shut-down 15:56 First published.

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/government/publications/kinship-zones-programme-specification 15:54 Updated information for local authorities assessing cases of kinship carers moving into or out of Kinship Zone local authority areas in the ‘Out of area arrangements’ section.

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/guidance/food-incidents-product-withdrawals-and-recalls 15:52 Added note to Undertaking Root Cause Analysis section, explaining the Root Cause Analysis training course is currently unavailable due to a technical issue.

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/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-2026-to-2027 15:49 Added time-limited meningitis B (MenB) immunisation programme to the list of ‘Immunisations’ in the ‘Key deliverables for implementing changes to services’ section.

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/government/publications/uk-national-delegate-support-for-the-advanced-technology-call 15:44 Text under 5.1 has been updated to: UK-based organisations To be considered for UK National Delegate support, organisations must be UK-based and, for commercial companies, must have a UK registration at Companies House. As a condition of eligibility, applicants must demonstrate that they have an established UK presence and possess, at the point of EOI submission, the UK-based staff, infrastructure and facilities required to undertake the proposed scope of work. Failure to satisfy this requirement may result in the application being deemed ineligible for further consideration. If you are considering moving to the UK, or you do not have a UK registration, you can seek further guidance from the team by email at UKSA.Satcoms@dsit.gov.uk and as the AI Hub competition has now closed, the application guidance has been removed.

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/government/case-studies/microcarb 15:44 Updated with latest mission information.

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/government/publications/earth-observation-missions-and-technology-innovation-call-1 15:43 Updated FAQs.Updated link to finance spreadsheet in the call guidance.

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/government/publications/connectivity-in-low-earth-orbit-c-leo-programme-call-3 15:41 FAQ 2.1 has been updated to replace £10 million with £25 millionFAQ 2.12 has been updated to say “The UK Space Agency is only able to provide CAPEX funding. Operating costs are reimbursable as set out in the call guidance. This includes travel and subsistence, subcontracting and project labour. Any expenditure incurred (irrespective of category) is reimbursed in arrears, as is the requirement of government grant funding.Please refer to the published call guidance for more information on eligible and ineligible expenditure.New FAQs have been added/updated: 2.12, 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 3.4, 4.8, 4.9. They cover the following: Question: Is European Space Agency involved in this call in any way?Answer: C-LEO Call 3: National Only does not involve the European Space Agency as this is a National only call. Question: The Guidance for Applicants (Section 2) states that products and services from non-UK suppliers considered essential to delivery may be included in proposals, provided they are declared at Stage One. FAQ 2.14, however, states that overseas counterpart costs are not eligible for funding and that non-UK subcontractors are expected to self-fund, with eligibility only “by exception.” Please clarify whether essential non-UK expenditure can be grant-eligible by exception, or whether it must always be self-funded and treated as match funding, and how it should be declared at Stage One.Answer: Non-UK subcontractors can be eligible if the work is essential and UKSA grant the exception. The use of non-UK subcontractors should be clearly expressed within the relevant assessment section of your proposal.Question: Is there scope for non-UK based companies to participate as a consortium partner or subcontractor to a UK-led consortium?Answer: Section 7 of the Guidance for Applicants states that “The lead applicant must be a UK-registered entity and must be registered with Companies House. All project partners must also be UK-based organisations, unless otherwise agreed with the UK Space Agency.Question: Do you or do you intend to circulate the list of organisations that have expressed an interest in leading bids for C-LEO3 and Is any information available about the consortium-building event (Harwell, 6th August) for the new UKSA C-LEO call for those unable to attend on the day?Answer: We’re not able to give out any details of companies who attended the Consortium-Building Event as we don’t hold this information. We also don’t hold a list of organisations looking to form consortia as a result of the event. The presentation made by UKSA/BIST is available on the gov.​uk webpage. Question: Are partner or sub-contractor participation within scope for the call – and, if appropriate, are you able to point us toward primes or consortia forming?Answer: Yes entering the call as part of a consortium or subcontractor is eligible, and all eligibility criteria can be found on our gov.​uk page. We don’t hold a list of organisations looking to form consortia or any primes who might be submitting a proposal to C-LEO Call 3: National Only. Question: Is there anything legally binding within the Stage 1 submission?Answer: No, your Stage One submission is not legally binding. However, if you are successful at Stage Two, you will be asked to sign a Grant Funding Agreement which forms the legal basis for your grant award. Question: What is the permissible deviation between total costs stated in Stage 1 and Stage 2?Answer: Whilst it is expected that costs may not be 100% finalised upon submission of Stage One proposals and some degree of variation is to be expected, applicants should endeavour to provide as accurate evidence as possible and refer to Section 2 of Guidance Note D as it may impact scoring. Applicants must state in their Stage Two submission if any costs are different from their Stage One submission.

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/guidance/obtaining-personal-information-held-by-uksv 15:40 This guidance has been updated as part of UK Security Vetting’s ongoing review of all our gov.​uk content, in consultation with subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders, to ensure that it accurately represents current vetting policy, processes and terminology.

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/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 15:38 Uploaded redacted LPA Questionnaire, documents and added redacted consultee responses

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/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 15:30 Map updated.

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/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 15:30 Albania updated.

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/guidance/oil-and-gas-eems-database 15:25 EEMS Atmospheric Guidance Phase 1 v1.0 – 2026 published. Guidance replaces the ‘Atmospheric Guidance’, ‘Atmospheric Emissions Calculations’ and ‘Atmospheric Simulations Calculations’. OGUK amended to OEUK, Links updated, old documents archived, User Group information removed.

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/government/news/british-weapons-jobs-rise-by-more-than-50-in-a-year-as-defence-investment-strengthens-uk-industry 15:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/police-pension-scheme-2015-regulation-36 15:22 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/recovery-of-benefits-and-or-lump-sum-payments-and-nhs-charges-technical-guidance 15:19 Added information to section 10.11 (NHS appeals) stating that an appeal cannot be made until the compensation claim is settled and all monies due as listed on the Certificate have been paid in full to the CRU.

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/government/news/changes-to-how-you-sign-in-to-the-find-and-update-company-information-service 15:19 First published.

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/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria 15:18 Updated information about IVF, fertility treatment scams and overseas adoption (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-takaichi-of-japan-20-august-2026 15:14 First published.

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/government/publications/mgn-620-f-amendment-1-ilo-no188-work-in-fishing-recruitment-and-placement-of-fishermen 15:12 First published.

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/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 15:10 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5973

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/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 15:09 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4483

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/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 15:09 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3078

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/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 15:08 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2579

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/government/publications/salmonella 15:03 Added a line explaining the risks to vulnerable consumers associated with eating eggs outside of the home and updated the section heading to reflect this change.

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/guidance/manage-your-driver-cpc-training-centre-and-courses 15:02 Updated user guide for managing your Driver CPC training centre and courses.

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/government/publications/public-register-of-reprocessors-and-exporters-of-uk-packaging-waste 14:58 Updated the public register.

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/government/publications/mgn-480-m-amendment-3-mlc-2006-shipowners-liabilities-including-seafarer-compensation 14:55 First published.

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/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique 14:50 New information about requirement for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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/government/publications/assess-packaging-recyclability-recyclability-assessment-methodology-ram-2027 14:50 Amended to clarify examples of evidence of traceability for take-back schemes, removing the requirement for specific types of evidence.

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/government/publications/jobs-guarantee 14:25 Phase one – Jobs Guarantee Delivery Partner Guidance has had updates made to the rebooking process at section 4.1 to reflect the process when a participant contacts the delivery partner to rebook their appointment, and updates made to the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) process at section 4.5.

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/government/publications/local-fuel-oil-suppliers-register 14:19 Address updated – North Star South Limited

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/guidance/air-pollution-monitoring-precipitation-network 14:18 First published.

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/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:10 22 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 19 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 20 cases involved sheep and 2 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.1 new case of BTV-3 in camelids was confirmed in England on 19 August 2026. The animals were tested as part of a voluntary pre-movement test. There were no clinical signs of bluetongue.1 new case of BTV-3 in sheep was confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland on 19 August 2026. The premises was tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

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/government/publications/pre-appointment-scrutiny-by-house-of-commons-select-committees 14:00 Updated Annex D in the HTML version as some details were missing

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/government/publications/cb8-8tu-cargate-engineering-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3524mma001 13:50 First published.

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/government/publications/pe8-6se-ms-daniella-calitri-toni-calitri-raph-johnson-trish-crighton-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3921mea001 13:49 First published.

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/government/publications/le7-2dl-taylor-wimpey-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3422mga001 13:49 First published.

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/government/publications/bl9-6ug-strabag-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3721mca001 13:48 First published.

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/guidance/honours-committees 13:19 Updated the following members lists:Main committee:Chair of Community and Voluntary Services CommitteeChair of Parliamentary and Political Service CommitteeCommunity and Voluntary Service:ChairThe Economy:Permanent Secretary, Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroParliamentary and Political Service:Independent ChairGovernment Chief WhipPublic Service: State:Dan York-Smith, Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister

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/guidance/rootcauseanalysis-rcaanimal-feeds-and-pet-foods 13:17 Added note in Next steps section explaining the Root Cause Analysis training course is currently unavailable due to a technical issue.

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/government/consultations/vets-market-investigation-draft-funding-order-and-undertakings 13:11 Consultation outcome and responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/veterinary-services-market-investigation-funding-order-2026-and-veterinary-services-market-investigation-royal-college-of-veterinary-surgeons-funding- 13:10 First published.

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/government/news/fly-tippers-forced-to-pay-up-for-the-streets-they-trashed 12:38 First published.

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/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-child-born-on-or-after-1-july-2021-caseworker-guidance 12:26 This guidance has been reviewed throughout to check for outdated links and updated where necessary.

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/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

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/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

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/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents 12:11 ‘Environmental management plan (EMP)’ moved to 2.16 in volume 2

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/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:05 Made 21 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:05 Made 21 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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/government/publications/agent-update-issue-146 12:00 First published.

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/government/publications/crockway-farms-limited-npswr047403-application-made-to-abstract-water 11:59 Closing date for comments added. This was omitted from the previous version in error.

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/government/publications/gate-review-5-operations-review-and-benefit-realisation 11:56 An html version of the Gateway guidance has been added, which contains minor updates to the.pdf version. The printed.pdf version published will remain on this page, and will be updated over time by NISTA.

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/government/publications/how-to-become-an-independent-assurance-reviewer 11:56 An updated version of the guidance has been added to this page.

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/government/publications/gate-review-3-investment-decision 11:55 An html version of the Gateway guidance has been added, which contains minor updates to the.pdf version. The printed.pdf version published will remain on this page, and will be updated over time by NISTA.

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/government/publications/gate-review-4-readiness-for-service 11:55 An html version of the Gateway guidance has been added, which contains minor updates to the.pdf version. The printed.pdf version published will remain on this page, and will be updated over time by NISTA.

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/government/publications/gate-review-2-delivery-strategy 11:54 An html version of the Gateway guidance has been added, which contains minor updates to the.pdf version. The printed.pdf version published will remain on this page, and will be updated over time by NISTA.

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/government/publications/gate-review-1-business-justification 11:53 An html version of the Gateway guidance has been added, which contains minor updates to the.pdf version. The printed.pdf version published originally will remain on this page, and will be updated over time by NISTA.

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/government/publications/gate-review-0-strategic-assessment 11:52 An html version of the Gateway guidance has been added, which contains minor updates to the.pdf version. The printed.pdf version published originally in will remain on this page, and will be updated over time by NISTA.

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/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 11:51 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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/guidance/how-to-know-if-correspondence-from-hm-land-registry-is-genuine 11:51 Added in a box that explains HMLR will introduce a new way of emailing application-related correspondence.

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/government/publications/ppm-briefing-note-relevant-documentation 11:50 A NISTA-branded version of the existing briefing note has been added

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/government/publications/sro-briefing-note-relevant-documentation 11:50 Updated NISTA-branded versions of the support materials have been added; three feedback documents have been removed, as feedback is now managed online.

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/government/publications/assurance-of-benefits-realisation-in-major-projects 11:49 An updated version of the guidance has been added

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/government/publications/rtl-briefing-note-relevant-documentation 11:49 A NISTA-branded, updated version of this guidance has been uploaded

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/government/publications/implementing-integrated-assurance-for-major-projects 11:49 A NISTA-branded updated version of this guidance has been added

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/government/publications/assurance-for-agile-delivery-of-digital-services 11:48 An updated NISTA branded version of the guidance has been added

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/government/news/government-convenes-local-partners-in-bedford-to-maximise-benefits-of-landmark-universal-united-kingdom-resort-across-the-region 11:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ts6-6ud-pd-teesport-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3320lba001 11:40 First published.

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/guidance/procurement-compliance-oversight 11:38 PCO Annual Report 2025-26 (PDF) and PCO Annual Report 2025-26 (HTML) added.

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/guidance/academies-financial-returns 11:34 Updated the academies chart of accounts section, because automation will not be available to complete the accounts return for 2025 to 2026. Updated the land and buildings collection tool section, as the LBCT will not be published in autumn 2026 as previously planned. Updated dates in other sections to reflect deadlines for 2025 to 2026 returns.

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/government/publications/academies-chart-of-accounts 11:34 Automation will not be available to complete the accounts return for 2025 to 2026. We have updated the page to reflect this.

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/government/publications/s9-1hw-ronald-hull-jnr-ltd-environmental-permit-issued-eprkb3902krv003 11:34 First published.

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/government/publications/rm13-9bu-albright-transfer-station-limited-environmental-permit-issued-epryp3891nyv012 11:33 First published.

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/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus 11:07 This guidance was updated in August 2026 to combine previous guidance on governance, boundaries, funding profiles and timelines and to provide clarity in response to frequently asked questions. There are new sections on social media, safeguarding and assets, and updated guidance on the role of Members of the Senedd in Pride in Place areas in Wales.

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/government/publications/asylum-accommodation-at-military-sites-factsheets 11:00 Updated information about dental treatment on the Crowborough Training Camp factsheet.

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/government/publications/trade-remedies-notice-anti-dumping-duty-on-certain-welded-tubes-and-pipes-of-iron-or-non-alloy-steel-originating-in-belarus-the-peoples-republic-of 11:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/24: anti-dumping duties on welded tubes and pipes from Belarus and China’ added to page.

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/government/news/vandemoortele-required-to-sell-uk-plant-following-pastry-merger-investigation 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/maths-excellence-as-thousands-achieve-high-grades-at-gcse 10:59 First published.

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/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:57 River Thames: river conditions updated for Thursday 20 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

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/guidance/latest-updates-from-ofqual 10:48 Added information related to GCSE and level 1 and 2 results 2026.

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/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-devolved-grant-determination-letters-2026 10:48 Updated both ‘Strategic Authorities S31 adult skills fund funding’ and ‘Foundation Strategic Authorities S31 free courses for jobs funding’ letters.

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/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents 10:46 Duplicate information removed from Annex A 6.3 Volume 3

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/government/news/change-to-the-definition-of-regulated-activity-with-children-from-1-september-2026 10:43 Article has been clarified to confirm who this applies to across the UK.

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/guidance/check-what-training-you-need-to-get-an-sia-licence 10:37 Page sections (‘Qualification for a door supervisor licence’, ‘Qualification for a public space surveillance (CCTV) licence’, ‘Qualification for a security guard licence’) have been amended to reflect 11 August 2026 date change as we are no longer accepting qualifications granted by BIIAB after this date.

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/guidance/teaching-sia-licence-linked-training-courses 10:37 Page section ‘You must be approved by an awarding organisation’ has been corrected to include 11 August 2026 date change as we are no longer accepting qualifications granted by BIIAB after this date.

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/guidance/learn-about-sia-licence-linked-training 10:37 Page section ‘Awarding organisations’ has been corrected to include 11 August 2026 date change as we are no longer accepting qualifications granted by BIIAB after this date.

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/government/publications/examining-local-plans-procedural-practice 10:34 Minor edit with additional information on Programme Officer appointments

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/government/publications/form-mn1-guidance 10:32 Updated the Citizenship-related queries section.

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/government/publications/registration-as-a-british-overseas-territories-citizen-botcf 10:27 Updated the process for destroying a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP).

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/guidance/sweet-chestnut-blight-identification-reporting-and-control 10:26 Added clarification on the date notice no.2 comes into force.

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/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 10:26 Removed Dr H Jones in Anglesey.Removed ‘temporarily unavailable’ From Dr Tomson.

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/government/news/new-challenge-launched-to-store-clean-energy-for-longer-and-protect-households-from-price-spikes 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/aaib-report-eurofox-2k-g-cmax 10:01 First published.

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/government/news/sea-eagle-report-published 10:00 First published.

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/government/news/latest-testing-provides-reassurance-on-safety-of-lough-neagh-fish 10:00 First published.

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/government/publications/the-agricultural-supply-chain-adjudicator-asca-making-a-complaint 09:37 We have updated the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) privacy notice.

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/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 09:36 The interim Certification Officer received allegations of financial irregularities within Unite the Union and appointed an inspector on 11 August 2025. On 14 August 2026, the inspector submitted the report of his findings to the Certification Officer. This has now been published on the Certification Officer’s website

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/guidance/human-t-cell-lymphotropic-virus-htlv-types-1-and-2 09:30 Estimate for people living with HTLV updated. Annual sentinel surveillance report link updated to 2021 report. Clarification of why an individual should promptly identify the onset of any symptoms. Update to clinical recommendation for PEP.

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/guidance/mers-cov-diagnosis-and-management-of-cases-and-contacts 09:30 Added link to information sheets for MERS-CoV contacts.

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/government/publications/project-no5-limited-npswr043501-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/access-to-work-mhss-provider-guidance-for-contracts-effective-on-or-after-20-august-2024 09:30 Published revised versions of Annex A, Annex C, Annex D and Annex E, each now updated to Version 3 (August 2026). The web page version of Annex F (Access to Work MHSS Specified Standard) has also been updated.

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/government/publications/crockway-farms-limited-npswr047403-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/social-care-ofsteds-enforcement-policy 09:30 Updated following legislative changes that give Ofsted the power to fine operators of unregistered social care, and allow Ofsted to serve notices to social care providers and managers by email.

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/government/publications/data-exchange-for-as-a-level-gcse-and-project 09:30 Added Annex A to the Summer 2026 data exchange procedures in England.

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/government/publications/the-national-reference-test-teachers-and-headteachers-guide 09:30 Updated for 2026 National Reference Test results.

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/government/publications/yorkshire-water-services-limited-npswr047211-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/yorkshire-water-services-limited-npswr047232-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/mers-cov-information-sheets-for-contacts 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/mww-farms-limited-npswr047340-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

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/government/consultations/consultation-on-powers-for-local-authorities-to-issue-conditional-cautions-to-fly-tipping-offenders 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/greco-uk-6th-round-evaluation-report-published 09:30 First published.

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/government/publications/ts10-4rf-argo-natural-resources-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprxp3429lra001 09:26 First published.

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/government/news/pm-orders-crackdown-on-the-criminal-gangs-profiting-from-illegal-waste-and-blighting-communities 09:25 Added in a quote from Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.

News and communications

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80877760 09:19 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80882850 09:19 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80766090 09:18 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82106640 09:18 First published.

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/government/news/re-update-unite-financial-investigation-annual-returns 09:18 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80769350 09:16 First published.

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/business-finance-support/forest-of-dean-district-council-business-start-up-grant 09:15 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80872260 09:15 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80752820001000 09:14 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80756380001000 09:14 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80759570001000 09:13 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80760330002000 09:13 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80769610 09:11 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80771390001000 09:10 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80774380001000 09:10 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80784310 09:09 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80788210001000 09:08 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80788220001000 09:08 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80800160 09:07 First published.

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/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 09:00 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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/government/news/statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80743890 08:52 First published.

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/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80741040 08:50 First published.

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/government/publications/local-fuel-oil-suppliers-register 08:49 Revised local fuel oil suppliers register following the annual declaration for 2026-2027.The following are no longer registered:Edda Wind ASFalmouth Petroleum Ltd T. Barbour Ltd

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 08:47 Details of services in September and early October added

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/guidance/turnaround-programme 08:00 Turnaround Programme guidance published.

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/government/publications/singapore-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 02:56 The guidance attachment is now updated to July 2026

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/licence-conditions-policy-framework 00:30 Framework and annex A updated.

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2026-08-19

/government/news/prime-minister-orders-crackdown-on-the-criminal-gangs-profiting-from-illegal-waste-and-blighting-communities 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-orders-crackdown-on-the-criminal-gangs-profiting-from-illegal-waste-and-blighting-communities 22:30 First published.

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/government/news/just-got-your-gcse-results-your-next-stop-could-be-the-train-drivers-seat 22:30 First published.

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/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-government-of-israel-launch-of-a-tender-for-the-e1-settlement-project 22:11 First published.

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/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-luxon-of-new-zealand-19-august-2026 21:54 First published.

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/government/calls-for-evidence/national-lottery-good-causes-fund-what-matters-to-you 21:01 Added clarifications for Welsh Language responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/national-lottery-good-causes-fund-what-matters-to-you 20:48 19 July 2026 – Clarifications for Welsh Language responses.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay 20:35 I added Twinings and Tea Time.

News and communications

/guidance/packaging-data-check-reporting-periods-and-submission-deadlines 18:28 Updated details of registration and packaging reporting deadlines.

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/government/speeches/underpinning-the-united-kingdoms-approach-to-working-methods-is-our-desire-for-an-action-oriented-security-council-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-cou 18:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-eu-regulation-20261388-on-certain-new-genomic-techniques 17:23 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/a-visual-guide-to-vaccines 17:10 Rotarix packaging image updated, poster updated to reflect the removal of Menitorix (Hib/MenC) from the infant schedule, eligibility for RSV vaccination added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/age-of-consent-support-for-asylum-seekers 17:08 First published.

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/government/publications/child-abuse-support-for-asylum-seekers 17:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation 17:08 Added 2 PDF Welsh translations – a government response and a progress statement.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/general-licence-for-bluetongue-serotype-3-btv-3-vaccine--2 17:03 Updated with the latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/the-northumberland-small-business-service-nsbs 16:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/minister-renews-calls-for-israel-to-allow-more-aid-into-gaza-on-first-visit-to-the-region 16:40 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/prime-minister-launches-national-drive-to-get-everyone-in-for-christmas 16:38 Additional stakeholder quotes have been included

News and communications

/government/news/sentence-increase-for-man-plotting-to-smuggle-drugs-into-prison 16:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 16:32 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 24 to 28 August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/honours-reform-and-operation 16:32 New list added: Honorary British awards to foreign nationals 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 16:31 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 31 August to 4 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/honorary-british-awards-to-foreign-nationals-2026 16:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/national-education-nature-park-grant-funding 16:27 We have updated the list of eligible educational settings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 16:05 Link to the advert for the Mid Career Scientists and Engineers Secondment Scheme has been added.

News and communications

/government/consultations/control-of-gamma-butyrolactone-and-14-butanediol 16:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/responsible-organisations 15:56 A new RO, Verify Online Ltd, has been added to group A

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-modifying-a-clinical-trial-approval 15:55 Clarified that all changes in investigators in a multicentre trial (other than the CI) are MOIDs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mla-guidelines-for-authorities-outside-of-the-uk 15:53 Updated contact details for ACRO.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alerts-for-vets-emerging-and-endemic-disease-alert-system-eedas 15:46 Added the alert: Babesiosis in cattle.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/parental-responsibility-measures-attendance-census 15:43 Added ‘2026 PRMA validation rules’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/japan 15:40 Removal of information about the earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/buckinghamshire-high-street-business-support-programme 15:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nad-group-appoints-new-chief-digital-and-information-officer 15:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 15:26 Updated ‘Businesses in England, Scotland, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export animal by-products to the EU’ list.

Guidance and regulation