UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-25

/foreign-travel-advice/mali 13:18 New information on attacks on 25th April in multiple locations in Mali

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-uae-joint-statement-april-2026 12:47 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:52 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 25 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/duty-suspensions-and-tariff-quotas 00:01 Guidance updated to reflect the closing of the 2025 to 2026 objections window that ran from 27 March 2026 to 24 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-24

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 18:02 Updated the list of businesses in England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies approved to export POAO to the EU (including RDCs and CS).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 18:01 Added 2026 procedures and appendices for fodder kale.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bovine-tb-isolation-units-conditions-of-approval-and-operation 17:56 Updated ‘Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in Wales’ (TB133) in English and Welsh.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 17:28 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 17:07 Topical event pages – Updated the instructions on creating and editing topical event pages to reflect changes in Whitehall Publisher.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 17:04 London Borough of Croydon will join the Local Land Charges Register on 24 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/explosives-precursors-and-poisons-licences-application-guidance 16:48 Added a message to the ‘Apply for a licence’ section for users to check their junk folders for emails.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bell-weir-weir-refurbishment-works-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lesotho-knowledge-base-profile 16:40 This document has been updated with minor formatting changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/conflict-remains-a-leading-cause-of-hunger-minister-chapman-speech-at-launch-of-2026-global-report-on-food-crises 16:37 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/independent-commission-for-aid-impacts-review-of-management-of-the-official-development-assistance-spending-target-2021-to-2025-uk-government-response 16:28 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/collections/government-responses-to-the-independent-commission-for-aid-impact-icai-reports 16:28 Added Independent Commission for Aid Impact’s review of management of the Official Development Assistance spending target 2021 to 2025.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/supplying-explosives-precursors 16:21 The guidance has been updated to reflect the change of requirements for all poisons act substances.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 16:16 FAQ 50 and 57 amended. FAQ 170 has been withdrawn and FAQ 184 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-anpr-standards 16:15 Updated the Camera naming section of the National ANPR Service technical specifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20269512597 16:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/m6-6rx-axion-recycling-ltd-environmental-permit-issued-eprjp3994clv005 16:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs10-7se-bristol-avon-transport-recycling-ltd-environmental-variation-issued-eprbb3204cvv005 16:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bb11-3rl-wrg-environmental-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3734llv007 16:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:08 Update to navigation issues. To facilitate Bell Weir refurbishment, contractors will have equipment set up in the lock cut from 8:30 am to 11am Mon 27 April to Fri 1 May. Boaters should navigate with caution when approaching the lock and maintain lookout for temporary restrictions to width of navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl20-6ew-moreton-ccullimoregravelslimited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3922lwa001 16:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 15:52 19.03.2026 meeting video and note published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme-round-2-innovation-funding-competition 15:47 Published HPRP Round 2: innovation funding competition – grant funding agreement terms and conditions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:44 2026 – Norway vessel list for UK waters updated, Friday 24 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biosecurity-frontiers 15:44 Updated competition wording and documents to show UK only eligibility. This competition is only open to innovators based within the UK. Please read competition document for full details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nn11-7jg-simon-hatfield-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3825mna001 15:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/draft-statutory-housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-operating-and-enforcement-guidance 15:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme-round-2-innovation-funding-competition 15:39 Apply to the Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2 innovation funding competition by 25 June 2026. Published clarification questions, example grant offer letter, parental guarantee (annex 1), draft independent accountant’s report (annex 2).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-to-complete-origin-declarations-under-the-uk-india-free-trade-agreement 15:37 A link has been added to explain how UK exporting businesses can qualify for preferential tariffs under the UK–India Free Trade Agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca10-2jz-martin-lea-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3520mya001 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs39-5ah-peter-beange-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3928mba001 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la8-9pt-matthew-foxwell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3428mna001 15:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/simplified-process-for-internal-market-movements-spimm-and-uk-carrier-ukc-scheme-additional-procedure-codes 15:31 Additional Procedure Code restrictions for 1RM within the ‘1 Series’ attachment have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-732-mf-amendment-2-guidance-for-shipowners-fishing-vessel-owners-seafarers-and-fishers-affected-by-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/jet-fuel-and-travel-plans-what-you-need-to-know 15:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/appeal-against-a-regulatory-decision-made-by-the-vmd 15:00 Process review and update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 14:56 Added inspection dates and survey details for Windsor and Maidenhead Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:54 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2733

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:53 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7153

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-payroll-software-that-is-recognised-by-hmrc 14:34 The page has been updated with one addition and 3 amendments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cv37-8ra-edward-brain-sons-limited-surrender-issued-eprmp3094vgs003 14:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-ambassador-reflects-on-uk-drc-partnership-in-farewell-speech 14:21 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/protecting-lives-building-hope-a-plan-to-halve-knife-crime 14:17 Added the accessible HTML version.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/countering-illegal-use-of-uas-around-prisons-and-sensitive-sites 14:03 Due to the volume of proposals, we require additional time to complete all our assessments and therefore have revised the feedback release date (now 24 June 2026), and expected contract start date (Early Aug 2026), on the competition pages

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-previously-approved-doctors 14:03 Added Dr C Thompson.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 14:03 Removed Dr Thompson in Devon.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-shipping-companies 14:02 Added Dr Okonkwo for Bonny Gas

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-become-an-mca-approved-doctor 14:01 Added Mallorca as recruitment campaign.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 13:51 Added VCU procedures for the 2027 harvest for field bean, field pea, hemp, linseed and lupin.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offence-response-options-environment-agency 13:44 Updated the ‘Waste offences’ offence response options document. All Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulation 2007 (TFS) offences have a fixed penalty notice as an offence response option.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 13:41 Added scheduled downtimes for May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-serious-childcare-incident 13:36 Updated to clarify that we expect significant events to be reported as soon as possible but always within 14 days.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/honours-committees 13:24 Updated the members list for the Main committee and The Economy

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-insurance-contributions-nics-grant-for-2025-to-2026 13:21 Added ‘National Insurance Contributions (NICs) April to August 2026 allocations for academies (April 2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/schools-budget-support-grant-sbsg 13:20 Added ‘Schools Budget Support Grant (SBSG) April to August 2026 allocations for academies (April 2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-embassy-zagreb-invites-bids-for-impact-fund-2026-to-2027 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-an-alcohol-wholesaler-in-the-isle-of-man-is-approved 13:11 The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) has been updated with one amendment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-defra 13:03 Removed the contact details for queries about exporting or moving livestock, and moving horses and other equine animals. These queries should now be sent to exports@apha.gov.uk.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-march-2026 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-call-for-evidence 12:44 Added information on how to submit a BSL video response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/sei-reports-for-new-significant-environmental-effects-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route 12:24 Added Temporary Closure of Featherbed Lane.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-what-the-eu-settlement-scheme-is 12:07 ‘EUSS application: UKVI incorrectly considered the customer a British citizen’ section updated to make it clear a link will take you to the EUSS checks: outcome reason codes; and to update the email address you must use when you contact UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-statement-to-the-10th-review-meeting-of-the-convention-on-nuclear-safety-cns-april-2026 11:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-respond-to-and-prepare-woodlands-for-extreme-weather 11:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wandsworth-prison 11:37 Updated official face to face visiting time slots.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:18 Update to Boulters Lock width restriction.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-distances-and-measurements-for-boaters 11:18 Update to Boulters Lock width restriction.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 11:18 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 27 April to Sunday 3 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/security-policing-2026-countries-territories-and-organisations-invited-to-attend-by-the-department-for-business-and-trade 11:11 Event invitees marked with asterisk to show which ones attended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/access-your-uk-kyoto-protocol-registry-account 11:10 The UK National Registry (Kyoto Protocol Registry) closed permanently on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/restriction-on-corporation-tax-relief-for-interest-deductions 11:09 Welsh translation added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/entertainment-on-demand-for-armed-forces-personnel-at-home-and-abroad 11:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/transparency-and-disclosure-updating-our-general-guidance 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/maldives 10:57 Updated information on what health risks you’ll face in Maldives (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nio-launches-engagement-for-change-fund-to-empower-community-and-voluntary-sector 10:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:35 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 24 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-pleasure-craft-report 10:33 The section on when you need to submit has been updated for clarification.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe8-6nh-augean-south-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3133ppv008 10:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-funding-to-develop-and-exploit-knowledge-assets 10:27 Timelines for future rounds updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 10:13 Online services for agents – Multi-factor authentication guidance updated to provide further detail on how to set up individual accounts, administrators and how to review existing accounts.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/game-changing-digital-tracking-takes-fight-to-rogue-waste-traders 10:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pay-pillar-2-top-up-taxes-domestic-top-up-tax-and-multinational-top-up-tax 09:59 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 09:59 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the latest and final data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide 09:58 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the latest and final data. The IDSR guidance has been amended to reflect these latest updates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uks-nuclear-deterrent-what-you-need-to-know 09:51 The new publication ‘A National Endeavour: Nuclear as part of the Defence engine for growth’ has been added to the related documents list.The publication ‘Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy 2021: nuclear deterrent’ has been removed from the related documents list because it is outdated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 09:49 Get your software ready – Step 2 for ‘How to authorise your software as an agent’ has been updated to make it clearer you need to use your firm’s agent services account user ID and password.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defnyddio-r-cynllun-troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm 09:41 Cael eich meddalwedd yn barod – Mae cam 2, ‘Sut i awdurdodi’ch meddalwedd fel asiant’, wedi’i ddiweddaru i’w gwneud hi’n gliriach bod angen i chi ddefnyddio ID defnyddiwr a chyfrinair ar gyfer cyfrif gwasanaethau asiant eich ffỳrm.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 09:38 Chesterfield Borough Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 24 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-insurance-premium-tax 09:35 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nominations-open-for-geography-in-government-gig-awards-2026 09:34 Deadline for nominations extended and new forms added to reflect the extension

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvla-privacy-policy 09:32 Updated privacy policy HTML.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-npt-pathfinder-selection-process 09:30 Published the latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/staffordshire-wildlife-trust-npswr046390-application-made-to-impound-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waterside-holiday-group-limited-npswr046670-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-17-april-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:26 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:25 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings 09:23 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-money-laundering-regulations-fees-and-penalty-charges 09:09 A Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-company-directors 08:52 Information, including a link to a video about the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 08:50 Details of past services removed, and links to press releases added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/grave-of-great-war-soldier-from-hampstead-identified 08:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/40th-anniversary-of-the-chornobyl-disaster-uk-statement-to-the-osce 08:10 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

2026-04-23

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 22:12 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5956

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 22:11 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4466

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 22:11 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3061

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 22:11 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2562

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-uk-france-agreement-to-reduce-illegal-crossings 19:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/waste-carrier-fined-after-depositing-tonnes-at-illegal-site 17:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/readout-of-the-first-meeting-of-the-civil-society-council-22-april-2026 17:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/qualification-reform-hub 17:08 Added information about Ofqual’s consultation on regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statutory-document-summaries 17:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/supporting-syrias-future-guidance-for-businesses-and-aid-organisations 17:02 Amended to reflect trade sanctions lifted under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:58 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 16:55 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5584

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:55 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6705

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 16:55 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8954

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 16:55 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2737

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:55 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3225

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/national-data-guardian-statement-on-uk-biobank-data-advertised-for-sale-in-china 16:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/stability-and-lasting-peace-can-only-be-achieved-if-the-efforts-of-the-international-community-are-matched-with-action-by-all-haitian-stakeholders-uk- 16:36 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/standard-individual-export-licences-siels 16:28 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trade-sanctions-arms-embargoes-and-other-trade-restrictions 16:22 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex-gratia-medical-payments-reviews 16:22 The Ex-Gratia Medical Payments Review will close on 23 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/modernised-homes-for-military-families-in-woolwich-returning-from-cyprus-deployment 16:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/co16-9qg-scott-beverley-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3925mta001 16:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bd23-4lt-wayne-capstick-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3220msa001 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 16:14 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-compute-roadmap 16:11 An update to the Compute Evidence Annex. We’ve made changes to graphs and included a new HTML document with a breakdown of the changes ‘Compute Evidence Annex: changes corrected (23 April 2026)’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-turkiye-strategic-partnership-framework-joint-statement 16:06 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/gu7-2rp-thomas-golding-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3429maa001 16:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr20-3je-richard-and-penelope-hawker-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3628mva001 16:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 16:01 Taiwan, Liberia, United States, South Korea, Pakistan, Macau updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/river-thames-lock-base-mooring-charges 16:01 River Thames: lock mooring charges updated for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-strategic-export-controls 15:58 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-for-export-licences-using-spire 15:55 Updates to external guidance as a result of OTSI’s expanded licensing remit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-734-mf-welfare-support-for-seafarers-and-fishers 15:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/structure-of-the-agricultural-industry-survey-notes-and-guidance 15:49 Update to the “Completing the June survey of agriculture and horticulture” section with latest guidance and frequently asked questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nationality-forms-guide 15:49 Updated ‘Returning your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)’ and ‘Travelling to and from the UK after being granted British citizenship’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rapid-transfusion-diagnostics-optimising-safety-on-deployed-operations 15:45 Added the following advise under ‘Where do I submit my proposal?’Innovators are strongly advised to submit their proposal at least one hour before the deadline. Proposals submitted close to the deadline risk encountering issues that cannot be resolved in time. Responsibility for timely submission rests entirely with the innovator, no extensions will be made. If you are having problems submitting your proposal, email us prior to the deadline on accelerator@dstl.gov.uk or call 01980 950000 option 3 Monday to Friday 0900-1200 only).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/map-the-gap-phase-3 15:45 Added the following guidance under ‘Where do I submit my proposal?’Innovators are strongly advised to submit their proposal at least one hour before the deadline. Proposals submitted close to the deadline risk encountering issues that cannot be resolved in time. Responsibility for timely submission rests entirely with the innovator, no extensions will be made. If you are having problems submitting your proposal, email us prior to the deadline on accelerator@dstl.gov.uk or call 01980 950000 option 3 Monday to Friday 0900-1200 only).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal 15:42 Added the following advise to the beginning of the page.Innovators are strongly advised to submit their proposal at least one hour before the deadline stated on the competition document. Proposals submitted close to the deadline risk encountering issues that cannot be resolved in time. Responsibility for timely submission rests entirely with the innovator, no extensions will be made.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/assessment-process-and-criteria 15:41 Revised the last bullet under – ‘Some tips to help with your submission:’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 15:41 Updated the register for this week. Added wording to clarify that we will only update the register on Thursdays where there have been updates that week.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-app-privacy-notice 15:39 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-carry-out-sanctioned-trade-through-otsi 15:35 Changes to OTSI licencing responsibilities and update on application processes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 15:33 MCA Approved Training provide list updated x 68

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:31 Upload of Appropriate Assessment under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-moldova-strategic-dialogue-23-april-2026 15:29 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 15:24 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/gambling-tax-service-availability-and-issues 15:23 Planned downtime from 8pm to 11pm on Monday 27 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/child-and-family-asye-programme-resources 15:17 Added ‘ Professional development plan: 6 to 9 months’ to section Part 3: evidence required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-vaping-duty-stamps-penalties-and-sanctions-ccfs87 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vat-payments-on-account 15:14 A Welsh translation has been added.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tra-proposes-new-measure-on-south-korean-hot-rolled-steel-plate 15:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/form-an-guidance 15:07 The process for what to do with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) has been changed from returning the document to the Home Office to the applicant destroying it.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/waste-site-clearance-underway-after-court-action 15:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mcdonalds-is-supporting-the-governments-drive-to-get-young-people-earning-or-learning 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 14:59 Updated guide B1: registration as a British citizen – a guide for British Overseas Territories citizens to provide information on how to destroy a biometric residence permit. Also updated the travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:58 Upload of Appropriate Assessment under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/brinsford-prison 14:55 Updated booking information for official visits (added email booking for face to face visits).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines 14:50 New information about risks of crime, including in public areas (see ‘Crime’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/china 14:40 Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/report-by-the-representative-on-freedom-of-the-media-to-the-osce-permanent-council-joint-statement-april-2026 14:33 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/threat-image-projection-library-software 14:18 Information altered to accommodate hold baggage TIP libraries, including a provisional Rapiscan Hold Baggage library approval.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-status-and-enforcement-action-caseworker-guidance 14:16 Updated the European Union, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens and their family members guidance to reflect changes to Home Office systems. Also been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restricted-leave-caseworker-guidance 14:06 Updated criminality in relation to section 72(2) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, and updated references to reflect the current Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rm18-8ul-thurrock-power-2-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3529mfa001 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-for-submitting-representations-or-comments 14:01 Advice and Annex A proforma updated to confirm need for informed consent for audio/ video submissions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/secretary-of-state-sets-out-policy-steers-to-ofqual 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/collections/miscellaneous-treaties-2013 14:00 Uploaded [MS No.6/2026].

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/post-16-l2-and-l3-qualifications-2027-proposed-subject-content 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/regulating-post-16-vocational-and-technical-qualifications-at-levels-2-and-3 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/high-needs-funding-arrangements-2026-to-2027 13:52 Updated the ‘SEND reform and deficit funding’ section to reference the new Experts at Hand offer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/simplified-process-for-internal-market-movements-spimm-and-uk-carrier-ukc-scheme-additional-procedure-codes 13:48 Additional Procedure Code 1RM within the ‘1 Series’ has been updated to permit the use of non-licensable excise goods and prohibit the use of the APC for goods subject to EU Deforestation Regulations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/land-use-framework 13:18 An HTML version has been added.A ‘Further information’ section has been added to the cover page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 13:18 Updated: Tain Air Weapons Range: out of hours activity

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:17 New opinion 07/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-of-state-statement-to-the-house-of-commons-23-april-2026 13:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/guidance-on-hmcts-related-suspicious-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages 13:00 updated email scams to include scams from legislation.org.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues 12:57 Planned downtime from 9:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026 has been added. You should not attempt to add import or export declarations or validate goods movement references (GMRs) during this time.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-dvsa-makes-sure-businesses-make-or-sell-safe-vehicles-or-parts 12:53 Updated ‘Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit: offences and fines’ to remove offences that are not currently in UK law.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-a-student-loan-in-your-tax-return 12:45 YouTube video links ‘Why does my tax return ask about income contingent student loans?’, ‘Why does my tax return ask about postgraduate loans?’ and ‘How do I show student loan and postgraduate loan repayments on my tax return?’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr10-4ea-bryan-bransom-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwe1623abv003 12:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trading-under-sanctions-with-russia 12:26 Updates to include Sanctions End-Use Controls and signpost to the right licensing teams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-trade-sanctions-licence 12:26 OTSI is taking on additional trade sanctions licensing responsibilities from the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-use-exceptions-and-licences-to-comply-with-sanctions 12:26 Updates to licensing team responsibilities.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-otsi-assesses-application-for-trade-sanctions-licences 12:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-landlords 12:22 Information about how to ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ and ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – landlords and joint property owners’ has been updated to explain the benefits of registering for the live webinar. The live webinar for ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 12:07 Added question and response regarding teachers/staff being offered antibiotics/vaccination.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sy4-4hg-hazledene-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3328mka001 12:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/make-and-manage-an-export-declaration-online-service-availability-and-issues 12:06 Planned downtime between 9:30pm and 11pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 12:03 Planned downtime from 9:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026 has been added. Declarations should not be submitted during the maintenance period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tees-valley-combined-authority-best-value-notice-april-2025 12:01 Added letter from the Deputy Director of Local Government Stewardship to the Chief Executive of Tees Valley Combined Authority.

News and communications

/government/news/baroness-stuarts-term-as-royal-mint-advisory-committee-rmac-chair-extended-for-five-months 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea-sanctions-guidance 11:50 Amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on sanctions licensing

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office