UK Government advice update diffs

2026-02-24

/government/news/uk-enforces-digital-permission-to-travel 22:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/we-are-working-with-partners-across-this-council-and-beyond-to-defend-the-un-charter-because-russias-war-is-illegal-and-unprovoked-uk-statement-at-t 21:13 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/fake-mounjaro-tirzepatide-kwikpen-15mg-pre-filled-pens 18:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:05 Added a second update to the latest situation. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/124) 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/guidance/russia-list-of-persons-named-in-relation-to-financial-and-investment-restrictions 17:56 Added link to the UK Sanctions List following the designation of TRANSNEFT.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/g7-leaders-statement-on-the-war-in-ukraine-24-february-2026 17:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-market-a-medicine-in-the-uk 17:38 Video removed to make the guidance on how to apply for a licence clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-assessment-procedure-for-medicines 17:38 Video removed to make the guidance on national assessment procedures clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/right-of-abode-nationality-policy-guidance 17:37 The guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:35 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2025/139, previously AIV SOS 2025/05), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-trafficking-people-for-exploitation-amendment-regulations 17:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commissioners-response-to-the-live-facial-recognition-consultation 17:31 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/commissioners-statement-on-live-facial-recognition-consultation 17:31 Added link to the commissioner’s response.

News and communications

/government/news/powerful-new-royal-navy-warship-programme-advances-as-milestones-reached-for-two-ships 17:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 17:06 Added Straightpoint March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-stands-with-ukraine-in-our-unwavering-commitment-to-a-just-and-lasting-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 17:05 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 17:03 Opening dates for SFI 2026, Capital Grants and Farming Equipment and Technology Fund in 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/otterburn-firing-times 17:02 Added Otterburn March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leek-and-upper-hulme-firing-times 17:00 Added Leek March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:59 Updated information about security incidents that began on 22 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 16:59 Updated Dartmoor April firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scotland-firing-times 16:57 Added Scotland March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-ethiopia 16:57 Updated the address and phone numbers for IOM Migration Health Assessment Center.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/autosomal-dna-relationship-testing-fsr-gui-0014 16:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/year-1-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-fees-update 16:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307802 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307803 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307798 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307799 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307800 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307801 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-firing-times 16:48 Added SPTA March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307794 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307796 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6307797 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/schools-white-paper-to-rewire-education-transforming-life-chances 16:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 16:29 New section ‘Childcare service’ added with information on text messages or phone calls about Tax Free Childcare or Free Childcare for Working Parents.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/secretary-of-states-address-to-nfu26 16:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-approves-imlunestrant-tosylate-inluryo-a-new-treatment-for-breast-cancer 16:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/better-access-to-gps-with-same-day-appointments-for-urgent-care 16:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/climate-change-agreements-statutory-guidance 16:14 Climate Change Agreements: statutory guidance for the new 2026 scheme added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/climate-change-agreements-technical-guidance 16:14 CCA Technical Annex updated with start of new 2026 scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/animal-health-and-welfare-pathway-mandatory-proposals 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/final-piece-in-place-for-defence-support-transformation 15:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/innovative-solutions-to-boost-munitions-outload-capability 15:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/grounds-for-possession-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents 15:53 further detail on non-shorthold tenancies added to ground 1A.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/restart-provider-guidance 15:48 Minor Updates to Chapters 1,2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9 and 10. Chapter 3 has been rewritten and now includes sub-chapters 3a – 3g

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-processing-times 15:47 Updated with figures from January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poor-reproductive-performance-in-cattle-and-sheep-during-bluetongue-outbreaks 15:44 In table 7, the required sample for Toxoplasma PCR has been corrected to placenta. In table 6, faeces was added as a required sample for Johne’s PCR. In table 5, the guidance on testing for Pyretic agents has been edited to make it clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl19-8ja-the-pcc-of-st-pauls-church-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3122lwa001 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/po9-4aa-ward-and-burke-construction-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3423mea001 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-the-ukraine-permission-extension-scheme 15:20 Updated with information on the announcement of the new 90 day window to apply to the scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/2024-standard-civil-contract-schedules-update 15:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 15:14 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 15:13 List of featured recalls and alerts updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-are-calling-time-on-the-justice-system-of-the-past 15:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sealand-ranges-firing-times 15:06 Updated Sealand March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/deputy-prime-minister-sets-out-vision-for-the-justice-system 15:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2026 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/reynolds-farm-tech-supercharged-to-boost-profitability 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:55 Tuesday 24 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:39 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/duties-on-glass-fibre-revoked-given-no-uk-production-industry 14:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rebated-oils-enquiry-services-service-availability-and-issues 14:26 Information added in service issues for if you are unable to submit your return.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-service 14:23 Clarified that the service charge will be required for any legal entity that creates or edits records in the service.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/dvsa-earned-recognition-use-the-logo 14:20 Added a link to the form to report misuse of DVSA logos.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/co-chairs-statement-coalition-of-the-willing-call-24-february-2026 14:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/opg-privacy-notice-guardianship-supervision 14:17 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-admissions-arrangements 14:09 Updated the ‘Request for an in-year variation for admissions’ form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/timetables-for-national-applications-for-mas-atcs-and-vhrs 14:01 Amended to ‘Note: G.I.15.z Variations Requiring Assessment (VRAs) for approval of mock-ups’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/new-label-led-measures-to-boost-income-for-uk-music-creators 13:56 Links added for the ‘Sony Music Entertainment UK – Artists Forward’ and’Warner Music Group UK – Leg Up’ programmes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 13:52 Updated Dr O Firth’s availability in Surry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/software-security-ambassadors-scheme 13:32 Added a link to the ministerial speech given at the launch of the Software Security Ambassador’s Scheme.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 13:24 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/piloting-devolving-decision-making-for-child-victims-of-modern-slavery 13:24 Updated the guidance for pilot sites in England and Wales and pilot sites in Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-1-inventory-imports-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes 13:21 A correction has been made to remove a duplicate section of text in Procedure Code 0006. No technical information has been updated. Correction made to 0007: Movement in Temporary Storage (MiTS) using SPIMM under the instructions for DE 2/1 for Document Category “Z”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defras-respectful-customer-behaviour-privacy-notice 13:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-grants-from-sahp-2026-to-2036-continuous-market-engagement 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-grants-from-sahp-2026-to-2036-strategic-partnerships 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-homes-england-ahp-2021-to-2026-or-sahp-2026-to-2036 13:00 Information on how to get help applying has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sahp-2026-to-2036-bid-for-funding-as-a-strategic-partnership 13:00 References to Investment Management System (IMS) have been updated to the Affordable Housing Grants Service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sahp-2026-to-2036-bid-for-funding-using-the-cme-route 13:00 References to Investment Management System (IMS) have been updated to Affordable Housing Grants Service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/social-and-affordable-homes-programme-sahp-2026-to-2036 13:00 Links to application guidance and information on how to apply using the Strategic Partnership and Continuous Market Engagement (CME) funding routes have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/homes-england-opens-bidding-for-ten-year-social-and-affordable-homes-programme 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/public-guardian-practice-note-opgs-approach-to-solicitor-client-accounts 12:49 Public Guardian guidance for solicitor client accounts has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/livestock-and-equine-semen-collection-approved-premises 12:45 Updated the list of porcine semen collection centres.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ls25-6fw-engie-renewable-gases-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3829lwa001 12:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/her-royal-highness-duchess-of-edinburgh-visits-somalia 12:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/gors-level-6-data-science-apprenticeship 12:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofquals-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-qualification-fraud 12:27 Updated the list of awarding organisations supporting Ofqual’s Fraud Action Plan.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/identification-of-victims-of-modern-slavery 12:27 Summary of responses to the call for evidence added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/pm-words-marking-the-fourth-anniversary-of-the-ukraine-war-24-february-2026 12:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 12:21 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with 2 additions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charity-regulator-appoints-interim-manager-to-brighton-and-hove-heritage-commission 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sy4-1at-great-ness-poultry-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3130hlv005 12:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-forthcoming-hearings 12:08 McGaughey & Blake and UCU (hearing day 2) listed for 3 March 2026.The cases of Barnes & Dench and TSSA and Devine and Unite the Union listed for a Hearing

News and communications

/government/news/ukdi-launches-new-phase-of-fast-past-innovation-competition 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/competition-innovation-support-to-operations-phase-3-cycle-7 12:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/doing-business-with-the-health-sector-a-guide-for-buyers-and-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-how-to-register-online 12:00 Information on how to share access with other users has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-azerbaijan 11:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/deferred-payment-agreements-dpas-return-2025-to-2026 11:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 11:40 Camden Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 24 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 11:39 Planned downtime from 6:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 25 February 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulation-as-an-enabler-of-innovation-a-regional-perspective 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ventilation-and-air-quality-in-education-and-childcare-settings 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 11:28 Removed completed downtime notifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/update-to-forecasts-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation 11:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hepatitis-b-the-green-book-chapter-18 11:20 Updates to eligibility for targeted vaccination of people at higher risk of exposure.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/water-minister-at-world-water-tech-innovation-summit 11:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-countervailing-duty-on-glass-fibre-products-from-egypt 11:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/10: countervailing duty on continuous filament glass fibre products originating in Egypt’ added to documents list. This notice supersedes ‘Taxation notice 2020/37: countervailing duty on continuous filament glass fibre products originating in Egypt’ and revokes the countervailing measure.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2025 10:58 Added details for STW Chesterfield Road North incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0238.S.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 10:57 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-highlights-need-for-independent-energy-regulator-in-solomon-islands 10:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uks-video-on-demand-services-to-have-enhanced-ofcom-regulation 10:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/statement-on-designation-of-tier-1-video-on-demand-vod-services 10:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/summary-of-responses-to-the-2023-consultation-on-the-regulation-of-additional-electronic-programme-guides 10:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-regulation-of-additional-electronic-programme-guides 10:22 Links to Summary of responses to the 2023 consultation on the regulation of additional electronic programme guides and final outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/government-statement-on-the-future-regulation-of-television-electronic-programme-guides 10:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marine-pollution-marpol-annex-ii-surveyors 10:19 Addition of Steve Johnson – UK Marpol Surveys

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 10:16 Added details for Sniperley Farm incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0250.N and STW Etruria Vale 1 incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0221.N.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-requirements-for-uks-biggest-video-on-demand-services 10:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/major-sporting-events-income-tax-exemption-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games-regulations-2026 10:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 10:08 Complaints, appeals and penalties – Added information on alternative dispute resolution.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-osces-principles-keep-us-all-safe-if-we-let-them 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/approved-higher-technical-qualifications 10:07 The Excel and OpenDoc attachments have been updated to latest versions for February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approach-to-the-uk-reach-candidate-list-of-substances-of-very-high-concern 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/derailment-of-a-passenger-train-at-darlington 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 09:51 All civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2017-government-social-research-service-fast-stream-scheme 09:50 The Fast Stream applications are now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/forestry-nursery-directory 09:48 Added Crowders Nurseries to the forest nurseries directory, and updated Devon Tree Nursery as they are now Plant Healthy certified.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/onboarding-and-monitoring-financial-counterparties 09:47 Contact updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-vmd 09:46 Update to our expectations of what and how we will handle enquiries.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:45 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 24 February 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/category-a-project-under-consideration-ebolowa-kirbi-road-project-cameroon 09:45 Name amended from Kirbi to Kribi

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-tree-pest-or-disease-overview 09:38 Removed the tree pests and diseases downloadable matrix as it is out of date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-project-servator-deployment-keeps-reading-safe 09:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pre-registration-briefing-for-those-wishing-to-become-childcare-providers 09:30 Updated formatting and content to reflect that the November 2024 childcare provider flexibilities are no longer described as “new”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-registration-briefing-for-those-wishing-to-become-childminders 09:30 Updated formatting and content to reflect that the November 2024 childminder flexibilities are no longer described as “new”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/l-d-flowers-limited-npswr046370-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 09:25 All Crime Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-community-update-february-2026 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/local-government-pension-scheme-in-england-and-wales-scheme-improvements-access-and-protections 09:00 Government response (access for elected members) added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-members-appointed-to-the-marine-management-organisation-board 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/interim-independent-monitoring-boards-national-chair-appointed 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/yo25-9dr-gwe-biogas-ltd-permit-partial-surrender-issued-eprtp3835kev012 08:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/da2-6qb-enva-e-waste-england-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3723mba001 08:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-announces-biggest-sanctions-package-against-russia-four-yearson-from-full-scale-invasionof-ukraine 08:13 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20255635700 08:12 OFSI General licence INT/2025/5635700 amended to include any entity owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by PJSC Transneft, following their designation by the UK

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20268889196 08:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20268893924 08:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-russia-sanctions-targets-24-february-2026 08:10 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 08:07 Added 297 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 08:06 Added 297 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/immigration-enforcement-facial-recognition-policy 08:00 Updated to version 2.0 of the guidance.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/immigration-enforcement-live-facial-recognition-legal-mandate 08:00 Updated to version 2.0 of the guidance.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/live-facial-recognition-standard-operating-procedures 08:00 Updated to version 2.0 of the guidance.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/live-facial-recognition-data-protection-impact-assessments-dpia-template 08:00 The data protection impact assessments (DPIA) template has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/live-facial-recognition-equality-impact-assessment-eia 08:00 The equality impact assessment has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/quality-assurance-framework-version-10-qaf-v10 07:29 QAF v 10 MP5 All Filtering Flowcharts – file attachment createdQAF v10 GD8 Youth Produced Sexual Imagery – file attachment createdGD14 collaboration guidance – file attachment createdQAF v10 Mental Health and Disclosure – file attachment createdQAF v10 MP3 Local Information Hit Relevance – file attachment created

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-azerbaijan 07:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 00:01 Closure of prostate cancer screening consultation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-steps-up-support-for-ukraine-four-years-on-from-putins-full-scale-invasion 00:01 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/uk-nsc-consultation-on-prostate-cancer-screening-closes 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/highest-ever-courts-funding-deal-agreed-to-deliver-faster-fairer-justice-for-victims 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-02-23

/government/news/australia-uk-defence-industry-dialogue-joint-statement 20:48 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 19:10 Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the states of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Quintana Roo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 18:16 Added OVS note number 2026/07: Outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Cyprus.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 18:02 Added OVS note 2026/08: Recognition of foot and mouth disease freedom for Slovakia.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 17:25 In the ‘Signatories’ section, additional Operator Signatories and Other Relevant Signatories have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/deep-space-advanced-radar-capability-darc 17:08 Added: information about the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Pre-Application Consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-envoy-for-post-holocaust-issues-terms-of-reference 17:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/desider-2026 17:08 Added ‘desider: issue 207, February 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:59 We have updated the foot and mouth disease (FMD) section. Some restrictions have been lifted because Slovakia is now recognised as FMD-free, and there are new restrictions due to an outbreak of FMD in Cyprus.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation 16:58 We have updated the list of countries that have had confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD). We have also updated the commercial trade restrictions section to reflect the outbreak of FMD in Cyprus and the recognition of Slovakia as FMD-free.

News and communications

/government/consultations/equality-scheme-for-department-for-culture-media-and-sport 16:39 The consultation ‘Final outcome’ was added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/teacher-misconduct-professional-conduct-panel-members 16:38 Updated ‘Teacher misconduct: professional conduct panel members’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/equality-scheme-for-department-for-culture-media-and-sport 16:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/london-borough-of-croydon-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/birmingham-city-council-exceptional-financial-support-request 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/thurrock-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/warrington-borough-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/woking-borough-council-exceptional-financial-support-request-2026-27 16:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/deep-space-advanced-radar-capability-pre-application-consultation 16:21 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20244761108 16:20 OFSI General licence INT/2024/4761108 amended and extended.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:01 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the state of Jalisco. Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the states of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Quintana Roo (including Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum) (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 15:59 Added inspection dates and survey details for Sefton Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/georgia 15:57 Information on mandatory insurance for visitors upon entering Georgia (see ‘Insurance upon entry’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page), and updated information on duration of protests (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 15:57 Updated timescales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:56 Shared Ownership – Summary guidance has been added on the sale of initial shares for Shared Ownership homes funded through the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 (replicated in sections 2.2 and 5.3.5).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/councils-to-get-exceptionalfinancialsupport-tobalance-books 15:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:40 Monday 23 February 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/security-appraisal-form-saf 15:36 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.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-the-head-of-enforcement-section 15:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 15:29 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the state of Jalisco. Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the States of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Cancun (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/importing-live-animals-or-animal-products-from-non-eu-countries-general-licences-and-authorisations 15:25 Removed import authorisation ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2025/08)’ and replaced it with a ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2026/01)’ authorisation. Also removed the import authorisation ‘(IMP/GEN/2025/09) EU display items’ and replaced it with a new ‘EU display items (IMP/GEN/2026/02)’ authorisation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sfo-secures-4-year-prison-sentence-for-aircraft-parts-fraud 15:20 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/capital-funding-guide 15:09 Finance – Chapter updated to support launch of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036.

Guidance and regulation