UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-02

/government/speeches/protecting-childrens-right-to-safe-inclusive-quality-education-is-critical-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:56 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/india 17:45 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/schools-costs-technical-note 17:33 Added ‘Schools’ costs: 2024 to 2029’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 17:29 ‘Public International Law Panel’ updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 17:24 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Jordan. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/prime-ministers-oral-statement-on-iran-2-march-2026 17:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/documents-lost-or-damaged 17:10 Updated the guidance to remove references to the Application Management System (AMS).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-access-to-medicines-scheme-overview 17:08 Updated EAMS Submission dates to run until 2028

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/large-sites-for-asylum-accommodation-support-for-police-forces 17:03 Updated the policy so that it applies to police forces affected by all new large sites.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-windrush-commissioner-and-the-home-office 16:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-4-5-6-and-7-jobseekers-allowance-and-income-support-staff-guide 16:58 DMG Vol 5 Ch 26: Employed earners, DMG Vol 5 Ch 28: Income other than earnings and DMG Vol 5: Summary of changes from March 2022 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/armed-forces-bill-2026-impact-assessments 16:53 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vols-8-and-9-employment-and-support-allowance-staff-guide 16:47 DMG Vol 9 Ch 49: Earnings of employed earners, DMG Vol 9 Ch 51: Income other than earnings and DMG Vol 9: Summary of changes from August 2021 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-3-subjects-common-to-all-benefits-staff-guide 16:47 DMG Volume 3, Chapter 15: Earnings for non-income-related benefits and DMG Vol 3: Summary of changes from January 2021 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/schools-budget-support-grant-sbsg 16:37 Added ‘Schools budget support grant (SBSG): new and growing schools allocations (February 2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-insurance-contributions-nics-grant-for-2025-to-2026 16:37 Added ‘National Insurance contributions (NICs) grant: New and growing schools allocations (February 2026)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/weekend-voting-and-shopping-centre-polling-stations-to-be-trialled 16:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-register-for-people-convicted-of-child-cruelty-offences 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/covid-19-commemoration-programme-ways-to-remember 16:25 ‘Historic England’ resource was added to the ‘Other educational resources’ section.

Guidance and regulation

COVID-19

/guidance/covid-19-commemoration-programme-ways-to-remember 16:22 ‘Lyth Arts Centre, TOLL’ and ‘Royal Mail, One Year On: Delivering Through a Pandemic’ were added to the ‘Stories of the pandemic’ section.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-and-security-exporting-event-and-exhibition-support 16:14 Events before March 2026 have been removed. New upcoming events have been added to the exhibition event calendar.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/import-controls 16:05 Notice to Importers 2956 ‘Import of equipment that could be used for torture’ was added to the page. Notice to Importers 2938 was removed as this has now been superseded by NTI 2956.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2956-import-of-equipment-that-could-be-used-for-torture 16:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 16:01 Added seizure of parcel intercepted, addressed to a UK parcel forwarding company.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-oep-recommendations-in-its-review-of-implementation-of-laws-for-terrestrial-and-freshwater-protected-sites-in-england 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/preston-guidance-january-2026 15:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 15:31 Made 1 revocation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250151-15-sterncourt-road-stapleton-bristol-bs16-1lb 15:31 PINS to Applicant confirming procedure and comments invite on LPA questionnaireProcedure is Written Representations

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 15:31 Made 1 revocation under the Russian sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 15:30 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2852

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/one-health-vector-borne-disease-surveillance 15:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/children-in-need-census-2026-to-2027-specification 15:29 Updated ‘Children in need census 2026 to 2027: validation rules’. The changes are described in the version history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-confident-pack 15:26 Update to Retailer details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 15:24 A seizure notice has been added for a UK parcel forwarding company.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-contact-a-retailer-cco-or-supplier-helpline 15:23 Update to Retailer details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 15:22 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2750

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 15:16 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2583

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 15:15 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2460

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 15:15 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3193

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-in-india 15:15 Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-for-submitting-representations-or-comments 15:15 Advice and annex proforma updated following an update to PINS AI guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:14 Monday 02 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 15:13 Removal of wording about staying at home and addition of wording about exercising increased caution (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-the-rural-payments-service 15:10 The accessibility statement for the Rural Payments service has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 15:09 Updated timescales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-maa-approved-organisations 15:05 An updated list of the MAA approved organizations has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vmd-publishes-first-inspections-and-enforcement-report-as-part-of-new-series 14:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/vmd-inspections-and-enforcement-report-october-november-2025 14:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250151-15-sterncourt-road-stapleton-bristol-bs16-1lb 14:51 Questionnaire and supporting documents

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-explosive-detection-systems 14:30 Approved equipment list has been updated to reflect current UK requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 14:29 The page has been revised to provide details on the import restrictions applied to Bosnia and Herzegovina due to a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 14:24 Added inspection dates and survey details for Calderdale Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/refugee-protection-to-be-reviewed-every-30-months 14:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/competition-innovation-support-to-operations-phase-3-cycle-7 14:14 Clarification Questions and Answers section has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:02 Updated lead times

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-on-the-occupied-palestinian-territories 13:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-myanmar 13:50 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 13:48 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cv7-7lb-christopher-bates-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnp3729mva001 13:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw5-6dx-church-minshull-marina-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsb3151tqa001 13:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hp4-1lr-mr-jeffery-and-mrs-alice-nicholson-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-canm0315v001 13:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/category-lists-following-implementation-of-the-windsor-framework 13:40 Updated to add new Category 1 & 2 lists for products.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-sheep-and-goat-ear-tag-suppliers 13:39 Updated Dalton Livestock ID list to include new tag – Twin Tag (S).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl6-7bq-plessey-semiconductors-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbx1586ihv006 13:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 13:30 You can use the following supplemental actions with CSP12: Rhododendron control and management supplement:CWS2: Manage and restore plantations on ancient woodland sites (PAWS) supplementCWS5: Improve woodland resilience supplementCWS8: Manage native woodland including ancient semi-natural woodlands (ASNW) supplementCWS9: Manage woodlands for flood and drought mitigation supplement

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/duty-solicitors-rotas-information-and-guidance 13:29 Publication of the April 26 duty solicitor rotas

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-core-group-statement-on-south-sudan 13:27 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-enhanced-interactive-dialogue-on-south-sudan 13:19 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents 13:17 New section: Use of artificial intelligence 

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dorset-farmer-fined-after-failing-to-comply-with-slurry-notice 13:10 Revised version following discussion with legal team

News and communications

/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk 13:06 Heads of mission list updated for February 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-item-2-general-debate 13:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-uk-nutrient-profiling-model-2018-review 13:02 Corrected the consultation outcome document’s introduction – it’s the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that uses the NPM 2004 to 2005 to enforce rules that restrict advertising of HFSS products to children, not Ofcom.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/china-tax-treaties 13:00 Section 1 of Article 25 (mutual agreement procedure) within ‘Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2013 UK-China Double Taxation Agreement and Protocol – in force’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-sri-lanka-core-group-statement 12:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan 12:47 Updated information about entering Turkmenistan across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cica-scheme-guidance 12:43 Adding 9 supplementary scheme guidance notes for the terms “immediate”, “substantial recovery”, “Medically Recognised Illness”, and for scarring, burns, multiple fractures to the face, physical abuse of children, female genital mutilation and breast ironing, and assessing care needs and costs,

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 12:42 Update on 2nd March 2026

News and communications

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 12:30 Added Month in Focus for February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-tax-relief-on-your-private-pension-payments 12:28 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-attendance-and-behaviour-hubs-programme-lead-schools 12:26 Updated the list of South East schools to include, Ark Little Ridge Primary, Chilton Primary School Academy, Seymour Primary School, The Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, The Leigh Academy Rainham and Maundene School.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip2-8nb-cory-brothers-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3727lna001 12:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-safety-for-businesses-a-to-z-of-industry-guidance 12:07 Link added to a technical advisory note for businesses and industry on testing for asbestos in consumer products containing sand such as toys, hobby and decorative products.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/testing-for-asbestos-in-sand 12:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-regulation-construction-products 12:07 Link added to the code of practice on bringing safe construction products to market (PAS 2000:2026) published by BSI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexible-voting-pilots-factsheet 12:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexible-voting-pilot-orders-for-the-local-elections-in-may-2026 12:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/election-guidance-for-civil-servants 12:00 Guidance added for May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pm-letter-to-ashley-dalton-mp-2-march-2026 11:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/water-management-apply-for-a-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licence 11:43 Updated the ‘Before you apply’ section to link to guidance on how to check if you need an environmental permit for your activity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-need-an-environmental-permit 11:40 Added links to related guidance about checking if you need a licence to abstract or impound water.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-framework-agreement-openreach 11:34 Map for call-off eight (Cheshire) added to table.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/homes-england-strengthens-senior-leadership-ahead-of-delivery-focused-year 11:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-north-atlantic-albacore-fishery-2026-expression-of-interest-guidance 11:30 Update to the ‘how to submit the form’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/public-libraries-set-to-benefit-from-cash-boost-to-support-national-year-of-reading 11:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ea-stops-suspected-illegal-waste-activity-at-worcester-site 11:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 11:24 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/licensing-process-for-keeping-primates 11:23 Updated to clarify that the local authority’s duty to revoke a licence for a conviction under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 only applies when that conviction occurs during the term of the licence.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 11:23 SNS Activity Tracker updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hs2-ltd-response-to-residents-construction-commissioner-report-1 11:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 11:19 Added South East March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/representation-of-the-people-bill-policy-summaries 11:12 Adding flowchart of donations rules

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 11:08 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 11:06 Updated lead times

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/manchester-arena-inquiry-recommendations 11:04 Revised User Guide

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-recommendations 11:03 Revised User Guide

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/apply-to-join-the-preventative-analytics-for-youth-justice-advisory-panel 11:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 11:02 Made 1 delisting under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preventative-analytics-for-youth-justice-advisory-panel-terms-of-reference 11:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/asc-role-in-the-alternatives-strategy-letter-to-lord-vallance 11:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:01 Made 1 delisting under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/how-to-engage-with-our-civil-engineering-market-study 11:00 Responses to interim report published, and final report date updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:53 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/top-tips-on-how-to-scan-a-passport-biometric-chip-video 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementation-of-the-future-regulation-of-medical-devices 10:51 Updated to fix formatting issue

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ofqual-rolling-update 10:48 Added the consultation ‘Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs’ to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation 10:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/reporting-of-chargeable-event-gains-life-insurance-policies 10:35 Information about ‘Chargeable events – penalties after audits and voluntary disclosures’ has been removed and replaced with information about ‘Chargeable events disclosures for late, missing or incorrect certificates’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/post-office-horizon-inquiry 10:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-fuller-inquiry 10:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wn8-8ee-west-lancashire-borough-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3291csv006 10:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 10:29 Broadland District Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 30 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-alert-notices 10:25 New Environmental alert published – OPRED expectations for wells that are not connected to offshore installations in Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (OPEPs).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-azerbaijan-duncan-norman 10:25 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/covid-19-commemoration-programme-list-of-covid-19-memorials 10:19 COVID-19 memorial list updated.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mhra-portal-register-to-submit-forms 10:19 Added MHRA Portal registration form and updated guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/roadmap-of-resources-and-support-new-local-plan-making-system 10:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/deer-licence-to-kill-deer-at-night-by-shooting-cl55 10:15 We have updated the suitable qualification criteria to make it clear that a Night Shooting Certificate (NSC) from the Shooting & Hunting Academy can only be accepted if it includes a practical assessment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:06 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 2 March 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/requesting-hmrc-data-guidance-for-public-bodies 10:05 TBC

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/environment-agency-fees-and-charges 10:00 Updated the ‘Changes to Environment Agency charging’ section. Confirmed which charging schemes will be uplifted in line with the Consumer Price Index. Added a new section ‘Hourly rates (times and materials charges) confirming the hourly rate for chargeable activities affected from 31 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/energy-datasets-for-artificial-intelligence-applications 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/uk-north-atlantic-albacore-fishery-2026-expression-of-interest-guidance 09:58 Update to the ‘how and when to apply’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rights-of-way-order-information-start-date-notices-inquiry-hearing-notices-and-rejection-letters-published-in-2026 09:56 ROW/3337872 moved to Westmorland and Furness Council

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 09:54 Updated the lists of approved test centres inside and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide 09:53 The guidance has been updated to reflect that we have updated the IDSR for all schools with new daily attendance data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 09:53 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with new daily attendance data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 09:48 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-changes-to-the-assessment-of-mathematics-physics-and-combined-science-gcses 09:43 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 09:30 Updated table to show current DWP research in the field undertaken by external organisations.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-resource-management-training-and-support 09:30 Updated to reflect applications for fully-funded CIPS Procurement Fundamentals training are open.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/starter-checklist-for-paye 09:30 Guidance updated to explain ‘What the starter checklist is used for’, ‘Who should fill it in’ and ‘What you’ll need’. Also if you cannot use the online form, updated versions of the starter checklist PDFs have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/targeted-retention-incentive-payments-for-school-teachers 09:30 Updated to state that applications are open to apply for a targeted retention incentive payment until 31 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/targeted-retention-incentive-payments-for-fe-teachers 09:30 Updated to state that applications to claim a targeted retention incentive payment have reopened.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teachers-claim-back-your-student-loan-repayments 09:30 Updated to state that applications are open to claim back student loan repayments until 31 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-overpayment-recovery-good-practice 09:30 Removed 2 bullet points under ‘Effective debt recovery’ about referring to the use of social media sites to obtain employer and debtor information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/letter-in-response-to-dfe-policy-decision-on-formulae-and-equations-sheets 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 09:28 NPA 26/07 has been published proposing amendments to RA 4947 – Continuing Airworthiness Management – MRP Part M Subpart G, RA 4951 – Quality Management System – MRP Part M Subpart G, RA 4955 – Findings – MRP Part M Subpart G and RA 4966 – Military Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization Instructions – MRP Part M Subpart C. This NPA closes for comments on 30 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 09:27 NPA 26/07 has been published proposing amendments to RA 4947 – Continuing Airworthiness Management – MRP Part M Subpart G, RA 4951 – Quality Management System – MRP Part M Subpart G, RA 4955 – Findings – MRP Part M Subpart G and RA 4966 – Military Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization Instructions – MRP Part M Subpart C. This NPA closes for comments on 30 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/horizon-europe-funding 09:22 Laura Joiner has been removed as the European Research Council contact.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salmonella-in-poultry-testing-laboratories-in-the-uk 09:13 Added Peninsula Laboratory Ltd to the list of ‘Salmonella in poultry: testing laboratories in the UK’

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/lisa-pinney-announced-as-ceo-to-the-fair-work-agency 09:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 33 schemes added and 2 schemes removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dcdc-internship-programme 09:00 The 2026 internship programme is now closed for applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus 09:00 Updated Pride in Place Programme: monitoring guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeal-a-court-decision-civil-and-family-appeals-ex340 09:00 Removed information about family appeals. This guide now covers civil appeals only. Family appeal guidance is available in a separate guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de21-7be-rolls-royce-submarines-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprnb3230dpv005 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-2024 09:00 Added clarification on ‘Grants for larch spruce and sweet chestnut’ HTML attachment under grants for spruce at risk from Ips typographus in the proactive spruce removal area. All susceptible material must be included in the application to proactively fell spruce unless otherwise agreed with the Forestry Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-grant-funding-agreement-and-terms-and-conditions 09:00 Added clarification to section 4.15 under ‘Grant funded activities’ that all susceptible material must be included in felling applications unless otherwise agreed with the Forestry Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-teacher-assessment-guidance 09:00 Section 6.2: Example added to further illustrate writing that is not considered independent. Section 10: Clarification added if a school’s teacher assessment judgements are accepted in full by the local authority moderator during remoderation. Section 13.3: Corrected the academic year’s data used to calculate progress measures (using outcomes from statutory key stage 1 assessments from the academic year 2021 to 2022 – not 2022 to 2021).Section 16.4: Clarification added on the purpose of collecting external moderation summary data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-returning-test-scripts 09:00 Updated guidance for packing and returning the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) test scripts for marking and completing the related online attendance registers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-individual-savings-account-isa-managers-approved-by-hmrc 09:00 The list of approved Individual Savings Account (ISA) managers has been updated with one addition, 5 amendments and one removal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/improving-farm-productivity-grant-round-2-applicant-guidance 08:38 Amended the email address to ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk as the Grants Service email addresses are no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fcdo-next-generation-economics-competition 08:30 Updated with details of 2026 competition.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/billion-pound-helicopter-deal-secures-3300-british-jobs-boosts-battlefield-kit-and-unlocks-up-to-15billion-in-ukexports 08:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fco-consular-services-abroad-exchange-rates 07:54 Added new consular rates for March 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/draft-mgn-711-m-the-merchant-shipping-port-state-control-regulations-2026 07:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cma-launches-investigation-into-hotel-chains 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/developing-estates-registration-services-approval-of-draft-transfers-and-leases 06:00 Section 5.17 has been amended to streamline the process for developer customers so they do not need to provide a copy of the power of attorney and account for the identity of the attorney on every application.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evidence-of-identity-conveyancers 06:00 Section 4.1.E has been amended to streamline the process for developer customers so they do not need to provide a copy of the power of attorney and account for the identity of the applicant on every application.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus 03:54 “Information on a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rpa-fraud-information 00:15 Removed Grants Service email addresses that will not longer be in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/slurry-infrastructure-grant-round-2-applicant-guidance 00:15 Amended the email address to ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk as the Grants Service email addresses are no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/farming-recovery-fund-terms-conditions-of-the-february-2020-agreements 00:15 Updated email addresses to ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk as Grants Service mailboxes are no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-2025 00:15 Added information on redacting sensitive information on bank account statements in the claim guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/improving-farm-productivity-grant-round-2-applicant-guidance 00:15 Amended the email address to ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk as the Grants Service email addresses are no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/laying-hen-housing-for-health-and-welfare-grant-round-1 00:15 Amended the email address to ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk as the Grants Service email addresses are no longer in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-a-successful-project 00:15 Added instruction to redact sensitive information from bank statements before sending to us and section on Buying groups.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/passengers-save-millions-as-rail-fare-freeze-starts 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/1-million-community-partnership-fund-to-boost-northern-ireland-community-and-voluntary-groups 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/topuk-music-acts-awarded14millionfunding-toraise-profile 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-beef-hits-us-shelves-tariff-free-for-the-first-time-cutting-costs-for-uk-businesses 00:01 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/landmark-consultation-seeks-views-on-major-measures-to-protect-children-on-social-media-gaming-platforms-and-ai-chatbots 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-01

/foreign-travel-advice/iraq 21:57 The FCDO now advises against all travel to Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. (Warnings and insurance)

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-statement-on-iran-1-march-2026 21:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/joint-e3-leaders-statement-on-iran-1-march-2026 21:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/summary-of-the-uk-government-legal-position-the-legality-of-defensive-action-in-respect-of-iranian-regional-attacks 21:14 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon 19:32 FCDO now advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some areas of Lebanon (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon 18:33 The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Lebanon (Warnings and insurance pages)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-sultan-of-oman-1-march-2026 18:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-christodoulides-of-cyprus-01-march-2026 18:17 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 17:30 New information about entering Turkey across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/armenia 17:29 New information about entering Armenia across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan 17:29 New information about entering Turkmenistan across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan 17:28 New information about entering Azerbaijan across the land border from Iran (Entry requirements page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iran 17:27 Updated information for British nationals in Iran (Warnings and Insurance page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-calls-with-the-king-of-bahrain-the-crown-prince-of-kuwait-and-the-king-of-jordan-1-march-2026 14:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/foreign-office-travel-advice-updates 13:59 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 13:58 Addition of information that British nationals in the city of Duqm should shelter in place and that British nationals visiting Salalah should leave as soon as possible if commercial means allow. British residents in Salalah should follow the advice of local authorities (Warnings and Insurance page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:58 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 1 March 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation