UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-29

/government/news/prime-minister-andy-burnham-sets-out-plans-for-a-new-national-care-service 20:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 18:34 Due to electrical work at Shiplake Lock there will be no power at the lock on Monday 5 October, 9am to 4pm. Navigation through the lock will be operational on hand-wind only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cps-to-give-all-domestic-abuse-victims-a-dedicated-liaison-officer-nationwide 17:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-impact-assessments 17:02 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/centres-of-excellence-for-regulatory-science-and-innovation-cersis 17:01 Updated page to reflect the CERSI programme funding opportunity is now open for applications with additonal information on the next stage of the programme.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/brazil 17:00 New information about elections taking place on 4 October, and political events (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/moj-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-sme-and-vcse-action-plan-2025-to-2028 17:00 Action plan updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2026 16:53 Added “LA Welfare Direct 9/2026”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-factsheets 16:51 Added 5 factsheets.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/digital-champions-in-adult-social-care-and-how-to-introduce-them 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/level-5-award-in-understanding-digital-leadership-in-adult-social-care-qualification 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-digital-skills-framework 16:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/becoming-a-fully-digitised-care-provider 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/choosing-and-managing-software-and-it-suppliers-as-an-adult-social-care-provider 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-ai-in-adult-social-care 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/threat-image-projection-library-software 16:48 List updated to reflect the latest approved TIP library version Leidos ClearScan systems and associated library renewal dates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/setting-up-and-using-secure-email-as-an-adult-social-care-provider 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/digital-social-care-records-choosing-and-implementing-solutions 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-smartphones-and-devices-as-an-adult-social-care-provider 16:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/setting-up-your-internet-as-an-adult-social-care-provider 16:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents 16:42 Welsh translation updated.Section 51 advice log section updated with hyperlinks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-security-scanners 16:37 List updated to reflect latest ECAC approvals, 2 new Agilent Technologies models added and 1 Kumahira Co. Ltd. model configuration changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-explosive-detection-systems 16:34 List updated to reflect latest ECAC approvals, 1 Nutech model added and 1 Analogic model configuration changed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-exports-and-eu-trade-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 16:24 We have published further safeguard measures restricting the commercial import from Namibia of casings and untreated wool and hair derived from animals susceptible to foot and mouth disease (FMD), following an outbreak of FMD in Namibia confirmed on 23 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/we-hope-the-gang-suppression-force-can-bring-about-the-security-and-stability-that-the-haitian-people-deserve-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-securit 16:17 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-reuse-and-treatment 16:08 Clarified that you must have a T11 exemption to apply for approval to become an AATF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-service-providers 16:08 Updated ‘Disability Confident: service providers list’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pathway-to-stronger-public-control-of-the-water-industry-revealed 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/pertussis-clinical-and-public-health-management 15:53 Updated number of vaccination doses.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/setting-up-an-acs-passport-scheme 15:48 Updated fixed administration fees to current figures

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/approval-for-senior-pay-and-reward-packages-in-academy-trusts-application-form 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/senior-pay-controls-for-academy-trusts 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/setting-executive-salaries-guidance-for-academy-trusts 15:46 Updated to align with the executive pay sections of the Academy Trust Handbook 2026 and to add new information on senior pay controls.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:45 Update: EU vessel list 29/09

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-air-quality-management 15:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-new-reporting-rules-for-contractual-control-rights 15:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dont-mind-the-gap-level-boarding-commitment-for-new-trains 15:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs 15:25 FAQ 204 updated to clarify for that this policy will be applied to all open licence applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 15:16 News Article

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:13 Caversham Lock is closed for emergency repairs until further notice. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-strengthens-firearms-licensing-safeguards 14:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/great-british-grid-to-speed-up-connections-and-cut-bills 14:45 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hydrogen-production-by-electrolysis-of-water-emerging-techniques 14:38 Added a link to the cross-cutting guidance ‘UK Best Available Techniques Conclusions guidance under the Industrial Emissions Directive’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/latvia-knowledge-base-profile 14:38 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/best-available-techniques-environmental-permits 14:37 Added a link to the cross-cutting guidance ‘UK Best Available Techniques Conclusions guidance under the Industrial Emissions Directive’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/post-combustion-carbon-dioxide-capture-emerging-techniques 14:36 Added a link to the cross-cutting guidance ‘UK Best Available Techniques Conclusions guidance under the Industrial Emissions Directive’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hydrogen-production-with-carbon-capture-emerging-techniques 14:33 In section 5.1, added a link to the UK Cross-Cutting Interpretation Guidance and Permitting Advice on the Best Available Techniques (BAT) Conclusions published under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). Also added ‘UK interpretation guidance and permitting advice on the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water, waste gas treatment or management in the chemical sector (CWW) – available on request from your regulator’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-bilateral-fund-call-3 14:19 IBF Call 3 – Application Form Part B – file attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bedford-entertainment-resort-complex-handling-arrangements 14:05 Handling Arrangements updated. This updates the Handling Arrangements published on 17 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kosovo-knowledge-base-profile 14:01 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kuwait-knowledge-base-profile 13:57 This document has been updated in the Name alignment section about adding observations to a British passport and the Legitimacy and parental responsibility section to add information about parental responsibility in Kuwait.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-updates-on-the-octopus-bloom 13:56 Update 29/09

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rh5-5qg-mark-eales-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3227mxa001 13:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:50 56 new cases of bluetongue were confirmed in England, 20 in Wales and 1 in Scotland on 28 September.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ol14-6ha-rachel-bradley-and-adrian-bradley-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3921mza001 13:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ng22-0fx-laing-orouke-plc-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3223uxa001 13:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-online-service-availability-and-issues 13:47 Planned downtime from 5pm on Thursday 1 October 2026 to 10am on Friday 2 October 2026 for the VAT appeals service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wd25-0jz-taylor-wimpey-uk-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3326mfa001 13:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn15-0pe-brian-marsh-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3927msa001 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl6-3ey-nicola-noble-and-5-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3721mea001 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-that-cannot-be-parallel-exported-from-the-uk 13:36 Updated to add products to the list. Added: Levothryroxine (strength: all, pharmaceutical form: tablets); Pentostatin (strength: all, pharmaceutical form: powder for solution for injection vials); Topotecan (strength: all, pharmaceutical form: solution for infusion vials); Cytarabine (strength: all, pharmaceutical form: solution for injection vials); Mesna (strength: all, pharmaceutical form: solution for injection ampoules); Idarubicin (strength: all, pharmaceutical form: solution for injection vials).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/reckless-south-west-water-fined-78-million 13:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/risley-prison-action-plan--2 13:02 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/wd3-9sq-biffa-waste-services-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprxp3705mv 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/women-in-research-charter 13:00 ‘The Pirbright Institute’ added as a new signatory to the Women in Research Charter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/record-retention-and-disposition-schedules 12:57 Article 2 Investigations Secretariat RRDS updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/why-do-i-have-to-wait-for-my-flu-vaccine 12:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox27-7aa-viridor-oxfordshire-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3005ljv006 12:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/call-for-proposals-space-florida-uk-space-agency-space-innovation-partnership 12:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-medical-practitioners-and-facilities 12:23 Numbers updated and new medical facilities added

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/crime-and-policing-act-2026-equality-impact-assessments 12:16 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/somerset-levels-and-moors-reducing-the-risk-of-flooding 12:12 This guidance has been updated following 2026 flooding and includes updated information. Pumping criteria and local triggers have been updated, with new information added for Currymoor, Northmoor, Saltmoor, Monksleaze and the River Brue.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-goes-further-to-protect-leaseholders 12:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-service-availability-and-issues 12:08 A service issue about Basic PAYE Tools not opening after an Apple Mac operating system update has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nearly-50-arrests-in-people-smuggling-crackdown-at-irish-border 12:08 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-casework-evidence 12:06 Welsh content updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lindholme-prison-action-plan 12:03 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/practice-direction-online-procedure-rules-for-possession-proceedings 12:00 Practice direction amended and comes into force today (29th September 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/board-and-leadership-diversity-survey-2026-privacy-notice 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/practice-direction-for-possession-proceedings-comes-into-force 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/study-post-licence-priority-service 11:58 Clarification added regarding follow on CAS requests.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 11:56 Variation update 29/09

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rights-of-way-guidance-booklet 11:56 Updates to paragraphs 2.5.2 and 2.5.5 of Guidance on Procedures for Considering Objections to Definitive Map and Public Path Orders regarding site visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3 11:55 The professional body ‘Academy for the Mathematical Sciences’ has been added, with effect from 6 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/green-light-for-25m-greatham-north-east-flood-alleviation-scheme 11:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme 11:51 The ERS Bronze and Silver list has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 11:41 Decision added: APP/R3650/L/25/3365773 Decision date: 28th September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/toponymic-factfiles 11:36 Added: ‘Pacific Islands: toponymic factfile’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-water-framework-directive 11:32 Updated Welsh translation added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warcop-firing-times 11:32 Added Warcop firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-transboundary-impacts-and-process 11:31 Updated Welsh translation added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 11:31 Added Castlemartin October and November firing times

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-technical-advice-page-for-scoping-solar-development 11:30 Updated Welsh translation added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-habitats-regulations-assessments 11:29 Updated Welsh translation added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-commercial-software-suppliers 11:29 The list of Self Assessment commercial software suppliers has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-cumulative-effects-assessment 11:27 Updated Welsh translation added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-eia-notification-and-consultation 11:27 Updated Welsh translation added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-commitments-register 11:24 Updated Welsh translation added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-amount-of-guarantee-needed-for-common-and-union-transit 11:15 The contact details for the Customs Comprehensive Guarantee team have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 11:15 Made 1 variation under the ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:15 Made 1 variation under the ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/apply-for-business-rates-for-a-self-catering-property-in-england 11:06 Guidance has been added for owners who have 5 or more self-catering holiday lets or a property with multiple uses.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/regulator-investigates-housing-charity-and-restricts-transactions 11:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/approved-document-l-energy-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-frequently-asked-questions 10:59 FAQs updated to provide numbers for each response for ease of reference. Typographical error corrected with respect to Distribution Network Operators.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pathways-to-work-innovation-fund-applicant-bid-pack 10:46 Corrected links to the audio versions of the Applicant Bid Pack, FAQs and Application Form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework 10:44 Added accessible version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-1-introduction 10:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-2-plan-making-policies-pm1-17 10:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-3-decision-making-policies-dm1-10 10:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-4-achieving-sustainable-development-s1-6 10:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-10-securing-clean-energy-and-water-w1-4 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-11-facilitating-the-sustainable-use-of-minerals-m1-6 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-12-making-effective-use-of-land-l1-3 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-13-protecting-green-belt-land-gb1-8 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-14-achieving-well-designed-places-dp1-4 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-15-promoting-sustainable-transport-tr1-8 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-16-promoting-healthy-communities-hc1-8 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-17-pollution-public-protection-and-security-p1-6 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-5-meeting-the-challenge-of-climate-change-cc1-3 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-6-delivering-a-sufficient-supply-of-homes-ho1-13 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-7-building-a-strong-effective-economy-e1-4 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-8-ensuring-the-vitality-of-town-centres-tc1-4 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-9-supporting-high-quality-communications-co1-2 10:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-annex-a-implementation 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-annex-b-glossary 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-annex-c-information-requirements 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-annex-d-housing-calculations-and-supply 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-annex-e-green-belt-assessments 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-annex-f-managing-flood-risk-and-coastal-change 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-18-managing-flood-risk-and-coastal-change-f1-9 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-19-conserving-and-enhancing-the-natural-environment-n1-6 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework-chapter-20-conserving-and-enhancing-the-historic-environment-he1-10 10:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 10:40 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 10:37 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with one addition to the ‘Produce and Submit CT600’ and ‘iXBRL integrated Software Application providers’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/national-museums-to-remain-free-for-everyone 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-impact-of-the-uks-accession-to-the-cptpp-on-certificates-of-free-sale-for-cosmetic-products 10:27 List of countries that have ratified the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) updated to include Australia, Canada and Mexico.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania 10:26 Updated information that heightened health screening measures are no longer in place for travellers arriving into Tanzania from Uganda, but remain for those arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hu14-3hh-transwaste-recycling-and-aggregates-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprbp3792ldv010 10:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-for-an-export-certificate 10:22 In the ‘Notices to exporters’ section, the issue date for the ‘Notice on the impact of the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Certificates of Free Sale for cosmetic products’ has been amended to reflect updates to the notice.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 10:14 The ‘Research and Development (R&D) claiming tax relief’ genuine contact has been extended to 31 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/one-arrest-as-online-illegal-smokies-targeted-in-nfcu-operation 10:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 10:03 Updated variation for 01 October 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boiler-upgrade-scheme-regulations-approved-standards-grant-categories-and-grant-levels 10:00 Updated to list MCS 007 The Heat Pump Standard Version 8.0 and MIS 3005-D Heat Pump Design Standard Version 3.0; MCS:2025 versions of existing standards; and Home Insulation and Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) Code of Practice Version S.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 10:00 Update 01 October 2026 variation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-and-non-domestic-renewable-heat-incentive-regulations-approved-standards 10:00 Updated to list latest version of MIS 3005-D; MCS:2025 versions of existing standards; and latest version of Home Insulation and Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) Code of Practice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/raib-has-a-new-chief-inspector 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cma-proposes-to-accept-remedies-package-in-co-op-group-deal-to-address-competition-concerns 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/earlier-action-faster-recovery-tougher-on-fraud-insolvency-service-launches-strategy-to-strengthen-confidence-and-growth 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/solar-radiation-modification-approaches-the-governments-view 09:53 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 09:51 Variation issued: Thursday 01 October 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:50 River Thames: river conditions updated for Tuesday 29th September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/storing-waste-shells-before-use-in-nature-restoration-rps-379 09:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-military-court-service 09:39 Added: a recent court ruling at the Catterick Military Court Centre.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-the-statutory-market-values-for-oil 09:36 Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas market values for category 1 crudes for August 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quarterly-total-energy-data-revisions 09:30 Latest data published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-maintenance-service-2012-scheme-experimental-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Revised the background note to add a new section, ‘December 2025 publication (data to September 2025)’. The latest release of Child Maintenance Service statistics was published today (29 September 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/support-for-mortgage-interest-statistics-background-and-methodology 09:30 Updated to reflect small changes in methodology.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-special-feature-articles-by-subject-published-in-energy-trends 09:30 September 2026 articles added to list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/light-rail-and-tram-statistics-pre-release-access-list 09:30 Pre-release access list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/light-rail-and-tram-statistics-guidance 09:30 Accredited official statistics status, quality report and survey questionnaire updated for the latest report (year ending March 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby-babies-in-special-care-units 09:28 Added brief information on in-service evaluations (ISEs) in section 2.1, and minor updates to section 2.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby-stfyayb 09:26 Added information on in-service evaluations to the newborn blood spot chapter.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-indonesia 09:19 Full guidance reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/excise-movement-and-control-system-emcs-service-availability-and-issues 09:19 Planned downtime from 5pm to 10pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/toolkit-published-to-help-civil-servants-engage-with-academics 09:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:11 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:11 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20257363752 09:01 General licence and publication notice updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 09:00 Information about ‘Retirement annuity relief’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tax-free-savings-newsletter-23 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/customs-data-report-descriptions 08:56 The guides have been updated with the latest import and export data from the Customs Declaration Service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-in-vietnam-information-for-victims 08:50 Added more information under Court procedures. Includes minor updates to multiple sections.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 08:49 The service issue about the deployment of CDS Release 5.3 has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/circular-0132026-the-firearms-amendment-rules-2026 08:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 08:21 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-large-and-complex-businesses-ccfs1c 00:30 This factsheet has been updated to include Plastic Packaging Tax, Vaping Product Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-28

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 20:33 Hurricane Polo will impact Baja California Sur on 28 September and is forecast to continue into Sinaloa and Sonora states.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 17:46 Added inspection dates and survey details for Lambeth Local Area Partnership and Croydon Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 17:19 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2780

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 17:19 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2882

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 17:15 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2613

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-is-acting-with-international-partners-to-protect-the-two-state-solution-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:15 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 17:14 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3223

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 17:14 The Self Assessment Assist API is currently unavailable, due to maintenance. It will return at 9am on Tuesday 29 September.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/keep-your-acs-approval 17:13 Changed ‘annual registration fee of £15’ to ‘annual registration fee of £25’ following change in registration fees in June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/national-professional-qualifications-npq-framework-review 17:13 Updated the consultation outcome to reflect that the final report will not be published in 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 17:05 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2490

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/social-housing-bill-to-strengthen-homelessness-prevention-and-protect-social-housing-stock 17:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-resettlement-scheme-reopens-for-new-referrals 16:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/chancellor-backs-young-people-into-work-by-supporting-jobs 16:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/more-overseas-firms-enticed-to-buy-british--2 16:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/systems-insight-team 16:40 The contact email address and attached ‘Systems Insight Team’ document has been updated.

News and communications

/government/news/data-analysis-support-from-the-policy-insights-unit 16:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/uk-statement-at-the-un-high-level-meeting-on-pandemic-prevention-preparedness-and-response 16:36 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 16:23 Timescales have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/british-overseas-territories-citizens 16:21 This guidance has been updated in:BOTC: born, registered or naturalised before 1 January 1983, (#BOTCbornregisteredornaturalised) to tell examiners to record BOTC status under section 23(1)(b) of the British nationality Act 1981 (‘otherwise than by descent’) if there is evidence the intended passport holder’s father was in Crown or designated service at the time of their birth BOTC: born, registered or naturalised before 1 January 1983 and BOTC: born, adopted, registered or naturalised on or after 1 January 1983, to add the correct year of enactment to the Nationality and Borders Act 2022BOTC immigration observations, to clarify a BOTC customer will not need a UK immigration observation if they are also a British citizen (terminology changed from ‘dual British citizen’)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:19 EU & NOR vessel list update 28/09

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:09 62 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-measures-to-tackle-prison-drones-drugs-and-boost-employment 16:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ai-research-resource 16:02 Banner added to the ‘Cloud access call’ attachment to advise applications for that call have closed. ‘AIRR advanced supercomputers for the UK’ attachment updated add references to Zenith. ‘AIRR Gateway route (UKRI guidance)’ attachment updated to refresh ‘How your project will be assessed’ section. References to DSIT amended to BIST.

Guidance and regulation