UK Government advice update diffs

2026-02-20

/government/news/pathways-clinical-trial-paused-following-new-mhra-advice 19:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-statement-on-the-pathways-puberty-blocker-trial 19:33 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 19:25 Information on the temporary closure of Tayrona National Natural Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sealand-ranges-firing-times 17:33 Added Sealand March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-morocco 16:40 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/global-partnerships-conference-to-build-new-international-coalitions-to-tackle-shared-challenges 16:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/evidence-in-criminal-investigations 16:32 Guidance updated with minor housekeeping changes, updated links and additions regarding Body Worn Video (BWV).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/honours-committees 16:29 Updated the following ember lists:Main CommitteeThe EconomyState

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/travel-to-visit-friends-and-relatives-migrant-health-guide 16:22 Removed link to COVID-19. Updates to wording and links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/poliomyelitis-and-post-polio-syndrome-migrant-health-guide 16:14 Updated links, rewrite of content for clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childhood-infections-migrant-health-guide 16:04 Rewritten for clarity and update to links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:00 Updated list 20 February

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/webinar-provides-insights-for-ex-military-on-career-with-cnc 15:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-guide-for-dual-citizens 15:40 Updated information about travelling to the UK without one of the valid documents from 25 February.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 15:36 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7144

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 15:36 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2724

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:33 Housing for Rent – Chapter updated to support launch of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 and the new Rent Standard 2026 effective from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-showcase-demonstrates-ai-leadership-and-partnership-with-india 15:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/m25-waste-dump-shut 15:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/so21-3da-hannah-harring-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3629mla001 15:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn3-9bd-anton-corbijn-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3421lda001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox49-5hr-stuart-dyble-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3129mja001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox39-4aj-richard-wheat-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3527lna001 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-repayment-of-import-duty-and-vat-if-youve-overpaid-c285 15:03 Updated guidance on ‘Who can apply’ to confirm for goods delivered by Parcelforce or Royal Mail, complete form BOR286.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tied-oils-enquiry-service-service-availability-and-issues 15:00 Planned downtime from 6pm to 8pm on Monday 23 February 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 14:57 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 14:56 Added translation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:49 Friday 20 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-japan 14:46 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/rebated-oils-enquiry-services-service-availability-and-issues 14:40 Planned downtime from 6pm to 8pm on Monday 23 February 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 14:38 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a third premises near York, York, North Yorkshire (AIV 2026/08), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around the following premises, the 10km surveillance zones have been revoked: a second premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/120) and a third premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/125).

News and communications

/guidance/government-operational-research-service-badging-process 14:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-make-a-complaint-to-hm-land-registry 14:30 Added in clarification of file sizes and types we accept.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-live 14:26 ‘How Homes England can support you’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/conflict-wounds-from-biology-to-battlefield-solutions 14:24 Questions and answers from the Launch Webinar on 10 Feb have been uploaded.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme 14:24 Updated as MHCLG will publish the grant determination letter for the children, youth and families grant in April 2026. Added link to final local government finance settlement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-grant-allocations 14:24 Updated references to expected funding allocations for 2026 to 2027 as they are confirmed and there are no changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-authority-capacity-support-funding 14:24 Updated as MHCLG will publish the grant determination letter for the children, youth and families grant in April 2026. Added link to final local government finance settlement.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 14:17 New information about the registration process for stays of 14 days or more and removal of information about protests and tribal violence in Jordan (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animals-animal-products-and-hrfnao-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk 14:01 Changed the name of a border control post. ‘Heathrow Airport – EuroBip’ is now ‘Heathrow Airport – PrimeFlight Cargo Ltd’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-talent-appendix-w-workers 13:54 Removal of reference to Tech National transitional arrangements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/investigating-porcine-abortions-stillbirths-and-mummified-piglets 13:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250151-15-sterncourt-road-stapleton-bristol-bs16-1lb 13:45 Bristol City Council – CIL Liable DevelopmentInterested Party

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-european-allies-to-develop-low-cost-air-defence-weapons-to-protect-nato-skies 13:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 13:39 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regulating-medical-devices-in-the-uk 13:31 Updates to Regulation of medical devices in Northern Ireland.Removal of text duplicated on other guidance pages.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-devices-eu-regulations-for-mdr-and-ivdr 13:31 Clarification concerning registration with MHRA of custom-made devices being placed on the NI market. See the European database on medical devices (EUDAMED) section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-medical-devices-to-place-on-the-market 13:30 Changes to registration requirements for Northern Ireland effective 28 May 2026Updated Fees implementation guidance; clarification concerning fee waivers and new section for Northern Ireland feesIVDs undergoing performance evaluation; minor updates to textCoronavirus test device approval (CTDA) and registering with MHRA; minor updates to textChanges to Public register of manufacturers section; medical device brand/trade name will be displayed on PARD from 23 February 2026, and further information concerning use of GMDN®

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 13:09 Updated the map and list of LNRS areas and responsible authorities. North Yorkshire and York (7), Hull and East Yorkshire (9) and Gloucestershire (29) have now published their local nature recovery strategies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset 13:06 Updated to reflect the latest situation.

News and communications

/government/publications/biometric-information 12:41 Updated the retention and usage of biometric information guidance with a new section on facial images captured at eGates and immigration control.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 12:32 Planned downtime from 8pm on Friday 6 March 2026 to 7am on Saturday 7 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-service-availability-and-issues 12:22 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-service-availability-and-issues 12:19 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 12:17 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-get-integrated-scientific-advice-from-the-mhra-and-nice 12:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/get-more-help-to-apply-for-medicines-integrated-scientific-advice-isa 12:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/homes-england-announces-refreshed-executive-leadership-team-with-two-new-appointments 12:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/vat-online-service-availability-and-issues 12:09 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria 12:07 New information on potential travel disruption during elections taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-for-plastic-packaging-tax-service-availability-and-issues 12:05 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-mod-legislation-governing-autonomous-systems 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-board-members-reappointed-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/charging-regime-for-offshore-oil-and-gas-activities 11:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 11:46 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 23 February to Sunday 1 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/water-resources-planning-guideline-update 11:44 Consultation response timeline has been extended to 27 March.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 11:43 Responsive mode call: 2025 SciSpacE support has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/closed-opportunities-space-related-rd-innovation-and-education 11:43 Added Responsive mode call: 2025 SciSpacE support

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 11:37 APP/G3300/L/25/3363558 decision

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/treasury-launches-recruitment-campaign-for-chair-of-the-office-for-budget-responsibility 11:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 11:35 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/philippines 11:26 Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-activity-level-report-template 11:18 We’ve updated the activity level report template due to an error in a formula present in Sheet H.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:14 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 20 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contamination-detection-dna-elimination-samples-fsr-gui-0019 11:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/january-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-ballast-water-regulations-2026 10:58 Consultation summary report added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/register-an-exemption-for-an-open-loop-ground-source-heating-and-cooling-system 10:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sdlt-guide-for-completing-paper-sdlt1-return 10:46 Question 14 has been updated with information on linked transactions and question 61 has been updated to make it clear you should answer no if you do not have an agent.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/early-years-initial-teacher-training-a-guide-for-providers 10:43 Updated contact information and links.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-become-an-mca-approved-doctor 10:33 Removed Dorset campaign.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 10:31 Dr Hunt temporarily unavailable in ScotlandDr J Bell Ceasing 31/03/26 in Wales

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flying-supervisors-course-fsc 10:19 The flying supervisors course (FSC) overview has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-uk-eta-app 10:08 ‘Take a face photo’ section: added a link to the detailed guide to taking a face photo for an application.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/belgravia-waste-crook-forced-to-pay-14m-compensation 10:02 Two words added to a photo caption

News and communications

/government/news/new-measures-to-help-woodlands-through-improved-deer-management 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/deer-impacts-policy-statement-for-england 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/deer-management-strategy 10:00 Added the summary of responses and government response. Also deleted and updated text in the consultation description to make factual corrections, and updated to reflect policy changes under new government.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/belgravia-waste-crook-forced-to-pay-14m-compensation 09:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-apply-for-our-licence-management-service 09:40 Added information in steps 4 and 5 relevant to approved contractors who took the passport route to approval.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 09:30 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Sunday 22 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-updated-selection-process 09:30 Added latest clarification questions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 09:30 Updated following variation dated Sunday 22 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 09:30 Licence variation effective Sunday 22 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-13-february-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:26 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-erasmus-programme 09:18 Removed section on eTwinning.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ofsted-academy 09:16 All inspector training videos about the renewed education inspection framework are now available. You can find them in the schools, further education and skills, and early years sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/32026-pubs-and-live-music-venue-relief-local-authority-guidance 09:16 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/book-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser-exam 09:15 Removed the link to apply to book an exam as you cannot apply to book an exam until 6 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fraud-risk-assessment-fra-accelerator 09:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epaye-service-availability-and-issues 09:02 Due to planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026, you will be unable to use the online service to view liabilities or payments.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/surface-water-pollution-risk-assessment-for-your-environmental-permit 09:00 Updated to provide more comprehensive guidance. This includes more information on preparing for and completing the screening tests, guidance on preparing data for modelling, clearer information on assessing discharges from installations and waste operations, and more links to related GOV.​UK guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pay-as-you-earn-paye-service-availability-and-issues 08:58 Due to planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026, you will be unable to use the online service to view liabilities or payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evidence-and-the-marine-management-organisation-mmo 08:58 Considerations of Nature Based Solutions in Marine Licensing {MMO1388} moved to Completed in 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/northumberland-company-fined-for-illegal-asbestos-waste-site 08:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-croatia 08:28 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-thames-barrier 08:10 Updated the dates and times of ‘planned tests of the Thames Barrier in 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 07:52 New DP out to consultation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-casework-evidence 07:45 To update our existing guidance in line with evolving AI use by our customers and translation added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/his-majesty-the-king-honours-mr-koji-yanai 04:59 Added translation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/his-majesty-the-king-honours-miss-kay-yamada 04:58 Added translation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-pakistan 00:01 Contact details for the AMC Lahore clinic have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/enhanced-package-of-cutting-edgetechnology-to-combat-waste-crime 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/wales-becomes-uk-launchpad-for-next-generation-autonomous-technology 00:01 Added translation

News and communications

2026-02-19

/government/news/government-ends-runaway-independent-special-school-fees 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 19:12 Information about flight cancellations and checking you have the correct travel documents for your final and transit destinations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/let-this-be-the-time-that-the-world-comes-together-to-end-the-cycle-of-bloodshed-in-sudan-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 18:52 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:15 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a third premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/125), the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone. All birds on the premises have been humanely culled.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 18:01 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2553

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 18:00 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4457

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 18:00 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3052

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/openai-and-microsoft-join-uks-international-coalition-to-safeguard-ai-development 18:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 17:58 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5947

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-technology-to-help-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction 17:38 Added background information on the Addiction Healthcare Goals programme.

News and communications

/government/publications/dcms-letter-19-february-2026-to-rb-investco-on-consent-to-derogations-from-30-jan-pre-emptive-action-order 17:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 17:25 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-testing-in-the-usa 17:16 Updated chest x-ray fee for Executive Health Services – Philadelphia, USA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/a-new-vision-for-water-white-paper 17:15 We’ve added a HTML accessible version of the white paper ‘A new vision for water’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 17:11 Added this week’s update.

News and communications

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 17:10 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice 17:07 Deleted Lulworth January firing times and added March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-ets-allocation-table-for-operators-of-installations 17:00 Allocation Table updated with amendments to operators’ allowances as a result of Activity Level Changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 16:59 Added Castlemartin March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-funding-to-protect-faith-communities 16:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/strensall-range-firing-times 16:50 Added Strensall March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warcop-firing-times 16:50 Added Warcop March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-process-guidance-and-principles 16:45 Table 1 in ‘Eligibility’ section updated to reflect that for some applicants, the deadline for applying has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sennybridge-firing-notice 16:45 Deleted Sennybridge January 2026 firing times and added March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-january-2026 16:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/white-meat-slaughterhouses-unloading-handling-and-holding-restraining-stunning-killing 16:37 Updated the guidance under the ‘Gas stunning’ and ‘Gas mixtures’ headings, because you cannot use carbon dioxide at high concentration to slaughter poultry by gas.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-ministerial-statement-on-protection-of-civilians-and-humanitarian-operations-in-sudan 16:33 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-hssa-tariff-of-reasonable-legal-costs 16:32 EMW Law LLP added to the ‘list of firms who have agreed to our cost framework’ in Annex B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2026-to-2027-guide 16:31 Updated the children in need census 2026 to 2027 guide. The document’s version history describes the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 16:09 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-e-paye-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 16:05 Due to planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 8 March 2026 to 9am on Monday 9 March 2026, you will be unable to use the online service to view liabilities or payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/p9x-tax-codes 16:03 The latest version of the P9X – Tax codes to use from 6 April 2026 has been added in English and Welsh.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/epr-for-packaging-what-you-must-do-as-a-small-producer 16:00 Compliance schemes can now register producers on the report packlaging data service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/remit-letter-to-the-police-remuneration-review-body-2026-to-2027 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/remit-letter-to-the-senior-salaries-review-body-for-chief-police-officers-2026-to-2027 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/commonwealth-scholarship-commission-strategy-2025-to-2028 16:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202603-director-jailed-for-illegal-export 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/organisation-details-how-to-create-your-file-for-extended-producer-responsibility-epr-for-packaging 16:00 Compliance schemes can now register small producers. They must submit separate organisation, brand and partner files for each size of producer that they are registering, small and large.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-national-delegate-support-for-the-advanced-technology-call 15:57 Added ARTES 2026 ESA initiated ITTs – Applicant Guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 15:56 Updated ‘Chapter D1: Overpayments, Recoverability, Adjustments, Civil Penalties and Recoupment – UC, JSA and ESA’ and ‘ADM summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-universal-credit-personal-independence-payment-and-employment-and-support-allowance-amendment-regulations-2026 15:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-reserve-forces-cadets-association-for-the-south-east 15:54 Update of the South East RFCA page with update on Cadets, Reserves, Community Engagement and Volunteer Estate.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-staff-networks 15:49 Updated the document ‘Civil Service Armed Forces Network (CSAFN)’ on who can join

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-acs-approval 15:42 Corrected the link to the assessor code of conduct, which was incorrectly pointing to the request form to include a consultant in correspondence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-authorised-audit-providers 15:31 Added Dynamic Consultancy Solutions Limited and Megh Trans Solutions to the list of auditors. Updated the contact details for Flagship Partners.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/catterick-training-area-firing-and-activity-forecast 15:28 Added Catterick March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-region-firing-times 15:28 Added East March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters 15:26 Newsletter ‘February 2026 – Monitoring in-use Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs)’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset 15:26 Updated to reflect the latest situation.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:20 Thursday 19 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:15 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg9-4hn-jamie-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3029mna001 15:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg9-4hn-jamie-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3329mda001 15:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe26-2sr-colin-wray-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3720mta001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg9-4hn-jamie-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3729mua001 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu24-8hl-jonathan-godding-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3921lwa001 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le11-5tp-jn-bentley-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3429mka001 15:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs28-4uw-barbara-cam-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3720mca001 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka 15:00 New information about the Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rtfo-and-saf-mandate-feedstock-materials-used-for-creating-low-carbon-fuels 14:59 Aflatoxin contaminated corn and Municipal solid waste (fossil portion) updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/criminal-investigation-guidance-to-the-pace-northern-ireland-regulations-2026 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mobile-phones-in-schools 14:54 Updated the landing page to state which institutions the guidance does not apply to.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reform-of-non-compete-clauses-in-employment-contracts-working-paper 14:53 Page updated to reflect the closure of the working paper.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/yoxter-range-and-dry-training-area-firing-notice 14:49 Added Yoxter March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/langport-range-and-dry-training-area-firing-notice 14:47 Added Langport March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-the-vat-due-on-your-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return 14:30 The section ‘If you miss a payment deadline’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:21 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hazardous-waste-returns-supplementary-guidance 14:15 Updated the ‘How to use the spreadsheet tool to send your consignee return’ section. Added a message to say the returns spreadsheet has been updated, and that you now need to submit your 2025 returns by the dates specified. Updated steps 1, 2 and 3 of the ‘Complete the spreadsheet’ section, as the format of the spreadsheet has changed slightly.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-register-as-a-companies-house-authorised-agent 14:07 What information we’ll publish online – Added links to our list of ACSPs and list of ceased and suspended ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 14:01 Updated information about ongoing risks following a period of severe weather conditions across Portugal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evidence-and-the-marine-management-organisation-mmo 14:01 East Marine Plan Futures Analysis {MMO1370} added to Completed in 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-the-vat-due-to-hmrc-as-an-intermediary-on-behalf-of-your-client-for-their-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-to-act-as-an-intermediary-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 Intermediary registrations for the VAT Import One Stop Shop Scheme will be available from 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-your-client-to-allow-you-to-act-as-their-intermediary-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cancel-or-make-changes-to-your-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme-registration 14:00 Information about which rules you must follow once you’ve cancelled your registration has been added to the ‘What happens after you’ve cancelled your registration’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cancel-or-make-changes-to-your-intermediary-or-client-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme-registration 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-register-to-act-as-an-intermediary-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-can-register-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 Intermediary registrations for the VAT Import One Stop Shop scheme will be available from 1 April 2026. 

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/completing-an-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return-as-an-intermediary-on-behalf-of-your-client 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-an-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return-as-an-intermediary-on-behalf-of-your-client 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-your-import-one-stop-shop-vat-return 14:00 Information about what happens if you miss a payment deadline and what to do if you disagree with HMRC’s decision has been added to the ‘When to submit your return’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-an-intermediary-to-register-and-act-on-your-behalf-for-the-vat-import-one-stop-shop-scheme 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation