UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-07

/guidance/environment-agency-make-a-request-for-information-under-foi-or-eir 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-bursary-fund-provider-guide 11:00 Updated ‘16 to 19 Bursary Fund: provider guide’ with a link to ‘Complete the Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claim’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-to-learn-conditions-of-grant-funding 11:00 Updated ‘Care to Learn: 2026 to 2027 academic year – conditions of grant funding’ with a link to ‘Complete the Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claim’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-export-declaration-completion-guide 10:48 In ‘Group 2: References of Messages, Document, Certificates and Authorisations’, Data Element 2/3 has been updated to reflect the creation of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:43 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 7 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/london-hotelier-sentenced-for-exploiting-covid-support-scheme-nine-times-to-fraudulently-claim-450000 10:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-simplification-and-agency-of-government-letter-to-all-ministers 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 10:19 Addition of information about hiking and adventure sports (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/latest-updates-from-ofqual 10:07 Added information about the Ofqual Teacher Hub.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/integrated-curriculum-and-financial-planning-icfp 10:00 Reordered the guidance, added information about using ICFP in a school and a trust, and to make financial savings. Regrouped the resources by type and user. Reinstated the fundamental equations guidance and workbook for school business professionals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 10:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 7 September 2026

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 09:59 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 09:59 SNS activity tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/claim-care-to-learn-or-vulnerable-bursary-funding-guidance-for-providers 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-recruitment-and-on-boarding-privacy-notice 09:30 PO box address has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-people-working-in-schools-and-colleges-need-to-know-about-the-period-after-exams-and-assessments 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-people-working-in-schools-and-colleges-need-to-know-about-the-exam-and-assessment-season 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-people-working-in-schools-and-colleges-need-to-know-before-exams-and-assessments 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 09:30 Updated ‘Information for education settings in England regarding cases of invasive meningococcal disease’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/modernising-corporate-reporting 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-era-for-liverpool-buses-as-government-backs-local-control 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/collections/trading-with-developing-nations 09:14 Added Bhutan and India graduation notices

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/sp4-6hq-harvey-farms-winterbourne-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprlp3539urs008 09:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/accessibility-support 09:00 PO box has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dbs-check-requests-guidance-for-employers 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reception-baseline-assessment-development-handbook 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-access-request-privacy-policy 09:00 PO box address updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-barring-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-responsible-organisation-registration-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-registered-body-registration-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-subject-access-request 09:00 PO Box address has been updated on all attachments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-disclosure-services-privacy-notice 09:00 PO box address has been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/casi-hosts-info-session-for-prospective-chevening-applicants-in-honiara 08:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 08:06 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests 06:00 Appointments are now available until 21 February 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-transfer-forms-for-less-straightforward-transactions 06:00 Section 1.2 has been updated to confirm that when you are submitting multiple transfers, you must prepare and submit separate applications for each one.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-06

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:13 Seven new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 5 September 2026. There were cases in Cheshire, Devon, Lancashire and Staffordshire. Of these, 7 cases involved sheep and no cases involved cattle. All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.Seven new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 5 September 2026. There were cases in Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Vale of Glamorgan. Of these, 6 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All 7 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.No cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland on 5 September 2026. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 15:39 Amendment to information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:24 Sandford lock is closed until further notice. This is due to a leak in a lock gate hydraulic hose, located below the water level.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:25 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 6 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/firms-freed-from-pen-pushing-paperwork-and-costly-red-tape-in-business-reporting-overhaul 08:31 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 06:58 Information about flight disruptions at Soekarno Hatta Airport and Halim Airport in Jakarta due to volcanic ash cloud (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-forces-join-trilateral-arctic-exercise-in-strategic-high-north-operation 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-05

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:24 Thirty-five new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 4 September 2026. There were cases in Cheshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Shropshire, Somerset and Staffordshire.Of these, 30 cases involved sheep and 5 cases involved cattle. All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 4 September 2026. There were cases in Clwyd, Gwynedd and Powys.Of these, 1 case involved sheep, 1 involved cattle and 1 had both cattle and sheep affected on the same premises. All 3 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 4 September 2026. The case was in cattle in Dumfries and Galloway and within the temporary control zone (TCZ).All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:53 Old Windsor lock is currently closed until repairs are completed. This is expected to be Monday afternoon.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:08 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 5 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-number-plates-with-new-government-funded-roads-policing-team 09:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-04

/government/news/the-secretary-of-states-speech-to-the-british-irish-association-conference 19:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 18:22 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Friday 4 September 2026. Sandford Lock closed until further notice. Hydraulic engineers expected on site Saturday 5 September.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-law-to-ban-depraved-child-like-sexual-abuse-dolls 17:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-measures-applicable-to-armenian-products-com2026348 17:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 17:13 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:02 Updated list of ceased or suspended Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:02 Updated list of Authorised Corporate Service Providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmp-altcourse-action-plan 16:59 Latest inspection response letter added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/em-on-pollutants-and-emission-limits-c20263144-c20263151 16:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/southend-on-sea-city-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 16:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-precursors-in-the-list-of-scheduled-substances-c2026689 16:44 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/em-on-energy-and-tyre-labelling-simplification-com2026565 16:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/latest-elizabeth-emblems-awarded-to-families-of-public-servants-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty 16:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/legalisation-next-day-service-providers 16:09 Added Apostille Hub to the list of providers.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/mauritius 16:08 Updated information on Ebola and travelling from Reunion Island (‘Entry requirements’) and Road travel (‘Safety and security’)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-the-capture-redress-scheme 16:08 Instructions on how to download the application form on a mobile device have been added. Information about what the countersignatory does and that their information must be provided in the application form has been made clearer. Instructions to be as descriptive as possible have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capture-redress-scheme-countersignatory-information 16:04 Clearer completion instructions have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulated-activity-with-children-common-misconceptions-about-the-sept-2026-supervision-exemption-changes 15:57 Welsh translation added

News and communications

/government/publications/cds-birds-declarations-and-customs-clearance-request-completion-instructions 15:55 The page has been updated to reflect the creation of Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-to-the-definition-of-regulated-activity-with-children-from-1-september-2026 15:52 Welsh translation added.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:48 Update 04/09

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-738-mf-direction-issued-under-section-84-of-the-merchant-shipping-act-1995 15:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 15:35 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-by-country-service-availability-and-issues 15:34 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:30 Information about ‘Individuals customer experience and perceptions survey’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-a-trust-or-estate-service-availability-and-issues 15:29 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-and-renew-sponsorship-management-system-sms-user-manual 15:28 Added reference to new manual 13. Updated glossary.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sheep-carcase-classification 15:23 The ‘Beef, sheep and pigs – RPA’s regulatory approach’ guidance added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 15:17 Planned downtime from 8pm on Friday 18 September 2026 to 6pm on Sunday 20 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 15:12 Removed information about industrial action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-service-availability-and-issues 15:11 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/from-fleece-to-fencing-how-implementing-an-integrated-management-approach-is-protecting-burrator-forest 15:10 Added a link to 2 visual guides on how to identify mammal damage to trees.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/holnicote-estate-combines-management-strategies-to-control-local-deer-and-grey-squirrel-populations 15:09 Added a link to a visual guide on how to identify grey squirrel and deer damage to trees.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/how-nature-and-nurture-is-protecting-its-timber-from-eurasian-beaver-damage 15:08 Added a link to a visual guide on how to identify beaver damage to trees.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/ingleborough-national-nature-reserve-trials-different-methods-to-protect-against-sheep-and-deer-grazing 15:08 Added a link to 2 visual guides on how to identify mammal damage to trees.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/managing-deer-populations-at-kingley-vale-national-nature-reserve 15:07 Added a link to 2 visual guides on how to identify mammal damage to trees.

News and communications

/government/news/modern-accommodation-boost-for-service-personnel-at-dm-kineton 15:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/minister-puts-temporary-block-on-rare-anglo-saxon-national-treasure-leaving-the-uk 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 14:49 Added details for STW Apperknowle (North and East) incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0263.S, STW Apperknowle (West and South) incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0264.S and STW Baslow incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0265.S.pdf.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 14:48 Updated the EXD645(GB) form: ‘Form requesting information for movement from the Bluetongue Restriction Zone or Temporary Control Zone to Scotland to live’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 14:46 Addition of UKETS Authority communication – UK ETS Free Allocation Application Stage 2 Update

News and communications

/government/publications/tonbridge-and-malling-borough-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 14:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/one-stop-shop-union-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 14:39 Information has been updated to include that you can still make a payment during the planned downtime on Friday 25 September 2026 5pm to 9am Monday 28 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/resources-for-communications-network-providers 14:25 Updated market engagement opportunities and contact information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/beef-sheep-and-pigs-the-rpas-regulatory-approach 14:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/providing-food-at-community-and-charity-events 14:22 Updated Allergen information section to clarify that if your activity does not need to be registered as a food business, you are not legally required to provide allergen information for foods you supply. We encourage you to provide allergen information where possible, as this can help people with food allergies, intolerances or coeliac disease make informed and safer food choices.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prohibitions-and-restrictions-for-imports-and-exports 14:11 The page has been updated to reflect the creation of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-c21-customs-clearance-request-completion-guide-inventory-exports 14:09 The page has been updated to reflect the creation of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/packaging-and-labelling 14:02 Updated referencing of retained law to assimilated law.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/so51-saf-golden-larch-group-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3026mga001 13:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biotoxin-and-phytoplankton-monitoring 13:50 Updated closures section with latest live updates: the Car y Mor Production Area is open and the St Austell Bay Production Area is closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/manwhoraped-twogirlshas-sentence-increasedafter-attorney-general-intervenes 13:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pl11-3lh-andrew-p-finch-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3127mg 13:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wv11-2bd-skanska-construction-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3926mqa001 13:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-acts-to-crack-down-on-school-uniform-rip-offs 13:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:39 Twenty-eight new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 3 September 2026. There were cases in Cheshire, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Devon, Lincolnshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Of these, 24 cases involved sheep, 3 cases involved cattle and 1 case involved a goat. All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 3 September 2026. There were cases in Powys and Swansea. Of these, 2 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All 3 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.No new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland on 3 September 2026.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta24-7sl-elizabeth-oakley-edward-greeal-shirley-hall-rodney-smith-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3527mea001 13:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enduring-relationships-for-care-experienced-children--2 13:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ng34-9pr-mrs-jessica-middleton-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3027mpa001 13:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/importing-plastic-kitchenware-from-china-and-hong-kong-into-northern-ireland 13:28 Provided correct links to Common Health Entry Document (CHED-D) guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/po20-1nw-natures-way-foods-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsb3341kw 13:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rg8-9nh-meredith-montgomery-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3021ma 13:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 13:11 Addition of information about Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sn15-4lh-wessex-water-services-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-011550v001 13:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-scheduled-downtime-and-technical-issues 13:05 Added downtime for Wednesday 9 September 2026 and Friday 11 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-slaughter-of-livestock-a-guide-to-the-law-in-england-and-wales 13:05 Added a new example to the bottom of the practical examples section. Example: taking slaughtered animal to another premises for dressing, cutting, storage or other processing, which is unlawful.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/g20-innovation-ministerial-statement-2-september-2026 13:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:00 New opinion 13/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposals-for-a-revised-system-of-financial-support-for-abattoirs-and-game-handling-establishments 13:00 Responses to the consultation, the Food Standard Agency’s consideration of that feedback, and the conclusions reached following consultation have been published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/data-element-23-document-and-other-reference-codes-licence-types-imports-and-exports-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 12:32 The page has been updated to reflect the creation of Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-national-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 12:28 The page has been updated to reflect the creation of Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 12:28 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 12:27 Added OVS note: 2026/43: Tropilaelaps mite restrictions: Türkiye.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/moj-counter-fraud-strategy-2026-to-2030 12:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/importing-organic-food-to-the-uk 12:16 Removed information about needing a certificate of inspection (COI) to import organic food from the EU, EEA and Switzerland from 1 February 2027. The COI waiver has been extended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preference-tier-graduation-bhutan 12:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-graduation-from-the-developing-countries-trading-scheme-india 12:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/gamebird-release-shooting-and-welfare-during-rearing-in-england-call-for-evidence 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 11:56 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England 7172

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 11:53 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2752

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/small-mammals-beavers-and-domestic-grazing-species-damage-to-trees-a-visual-guide 11:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 11:46 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-e-paye-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 11:44 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epaye-service-availability-and-issues 11:43 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/urgent-crown-development-application-mod-bicester-site-a 11:42 Status updated to reflect the representation period will commence on 7 September 2026 and close on 17 September 2026. Added additional letters relating to the planning application.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-related-securities-service-availability-and-issues 11:40 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-intermediaries-service-availability-and-issues 11:37 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 11:37 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ps-b-estate-management-limited-winding-up-order-made 11:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/haslar-immigration-removal-centre-factsheet 11:33 Factsheet updated throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sofa 11:27 Lost and found email address update to: CSOCIGDN-GEO-Residency@mod.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/beyond-boundaries-privacy-notice 11:27 Personal Data Risk Assessment Form removed and Privacy Notice added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-military-court-service 11:25 Added, ‘Updated link for the View of Catterick video with Sign language added’.Added, ‘HMCPSI report on the Military Court Service – August 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/what-will-happen-if-you-do-not-pay-your-tax-bill 11:19 The list of debt collection agencies used by HMRC has been updated to remove one agency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tra-remuneration-committee-terms-of-reference 11:14 Updated TRA Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/food-standards-agency-board-meeting-papers-published-for-september-2026 11:08 Link to September Board meeting agenda and published papers fixed.

News and communications

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-mozambique-adam-pile 10:59 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/ireland 10:53 Addition of information about ID requirements for travel between the UK and Ireland under the Common Travel Area (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/soft-drinks-industry-levy-service-availability-and-issues 10:53 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh 10:49 Addition of information about electronical arrival and departure cards and updated information about applying for a visa (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-brokers-authorised-to-deal-in-human-medicines 10:38 Published ‘List of brokers authorised to deal in human medicines – September 2026’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-terminated-and-cancelled-manufacturing-and-wholesale-dealer-licences 10:38 Published ‘List of Cancelled, Terminated and Revoked Licenses – September 2026’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:31 River Thames: current river conditions updated for Friday 4 September 2026.No stream waning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 10:31 Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats – SPC change has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulator-critical-of-former-trustees-at-coventry-city-of-culture-trust 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-contracts-in-technology-and-research-and-development-with-the-ministry-of-defence 10:26 On 1 April 2026, Crown Commercial Service became Government Commercial Agency. Amended to reflect this.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda 10:15 New information about vapes and e-cigarette bans in Rwanda and updated information about border measures introduced by the Rwandan Government in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0314-promoting-tax-compliance 10:15 Amended Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/precision-bred-organisms-application-guidance 10:07 Sections on the Precision Breeding Business Support Service and a set of FAQs for precision breeding applicants have been removed, as it was a duplication of an existing page. Both can now be found on

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/minimum-standards-of-accuracy-in-the-detection-of-terrorism-and-csea-content 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-tec-partnership 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-havant-and-south-downs-college 10:00 The revised notice to improve issued on 29 January 2026 is now closed. The new revised notice issued on 27 July 2026 replaces it.

News and communications

/government/news/government-launches-call-for-evidence-on-gamebird-shooting 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 09:46 Variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 06 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 09:43 Variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 06 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 09:40 Variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 06 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 09:38 Added VCU procedures for the 2027 harvest for grasses (perennial, Italian and hybrid ryegrass, timothy, festulolium, cocksfoot, tall and meadow fescue).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 09:37 New ‘Getting ready for multi-factor authentication – what agents need to know’ live webinar has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukri-endorsement-endorsed-funders-global-talent-visa 09:33 Addition of Barts Charity to endorsed funder list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cosmetics-sandbox-bioengineered-ingredients 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boarcross-limited-npswr047586-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 09:30 Removed references to A&J Singh Ltd (trading as The Pharmacy Agency) from the register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hall-hunter-partnership-farming-npswr047559-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yorkshire-water-services-limited-npswr047305-application-made-to-impound-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/joint-targeted-area-inspections-of-the-response-to-younger-children-living-with-neglect 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-28-august-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/younger-children-living-with-neglect-to-be-focus-of-joint-targeted-area-inspections 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/invertebrates-amphibians-or-reptiles-live-or-germinal-products-import-information-notes 09:28 Updated Import Information Note (IIN) BLLV/9. Updated the import requirements for imports for scientific purposes from non-EU and EU countries.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/saudi-arabia-special-educational-needs-market-assessment-call-for-concept-notes-2026-to-2027 09:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/animal-by-product-operating-plants-approved-premises 09:25 Updated the list of approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 09:00 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-loan-guarantee-schemes-repayment-data-june-2026 09:00 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/environment-secretary-visits-havant-thicket-reservoir-as-government-strengthens-water-resilience-amid-ongoing-drought 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 08:59 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3080

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 08:58 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5975

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 08:58 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4485

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 08:58 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2581

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/china-ip-newsletter 08:56 Updated China IP newsletter (August 2026）

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/how-to-access-the-investment-management-system 08:30 The guidance has been updated to make it clear that if you have previously logged in using a Citrix client you can use your existing username and password with Parallels Remote Access Server (RAS).Information on changing your password has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hu12-0dg-richard-sadler-howard-sadler-and-beverley-sadler-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3028mma002 08:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-alternative-dispute-resolution-ccfs21 00:30 The ‘Alternative dispute resolution – CC/FS21’ factsheet has been updated with revised guidance on when to apply for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), how to apply, the types of disputes suitable for ADR and what to expect during the ADR process.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 00:25 Information about Hurricane Marie causing intense rain across state of Baja California Sur (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/visit-the-uk-as-part-of-a-german-school-trip 00:01 Updated the form to make it clearer what ages of schoolchildren are eligible for the scheme.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-03

/government/publications/the-elizabeth-emblem-application-guidance-and-eligibility 22:30 Added document: Elizabeth Emblem Awards – 3rd September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/guatemala-and-honduras-chevening-scholars-announced-for-2026-27 18:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mgn-718-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr 17:55 Section 4.1 amended – acceptance of IMO white list training on IMO MSC.560(108) completed before MGN 718 was published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-do-business-with-nuclear-restoration-services 17:10 On 1 April 2026, Crown Commercial Service became Government Commercial Agency. Updated name and URL.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/communications-toolkit-social-media-content 17:07 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/communications-toolkit-leaflets 17:07 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-technology-standards-and-guidance 17:00 Changed name and URL of Crown Commercial Service agreement search. On 1 April 2026, Crown Commercial Service became Government Commercial Agency.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/digital-outcomes-and-specialists-buyers-guide 16:53 Updated references to Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency. Crown Commercial Service became Government Commercial Agency on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation