UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-17

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:24 The section ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – research on Self Assessment changes’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-educational-needs-survey 15:18 Removed 2026 survey deadline dates, as these have now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-2026-guide 15:18 Updated description of mediations and tribunals in ‘Special educational needs survey 2027: guide’, and removed ‘Special educational needs survey 2026: guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-technical-specification 15:18 Updated ‘Special educational needs person level survey 2027: technical specification’ (the changes are noted in the version history), and removed documents related to 2026 returns.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-hall-prison-and-yoi-action-plan 15:09 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/five-wells-prison-action-plan 14:58 Latest action plan added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/child-and-family-social-worker-early-career-standards 14:52 Added guidance on using the early career standards for alternatively qualified Family Help lead practitioners.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:46 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 14:45 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:41 9 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 16 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 8 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases. The list in the summary of cases section has also been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-s-guidance 14:41 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/unlocking-a-better-and-less-stressful-property-market 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-for-registration-and-accreditation-as-a-reprocessor-or-exporter 14:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-international-contact-group-for-the-great-lakes-icg 14:22 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 14:15 Removed the completed downtime notification for 12 August.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/fy3-squirrel-traps-and-maintenance 14:11 ‘If you are using your own labour to repair and maintain the traps, the Rural Payments Agency will pay 80% of the 80% value’ has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-measurement-rule-book 14:10 Housing Delivery Test Measurement rule book updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-2024-measurement 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-delivery-test-2025-measurement 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system 14:08 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform 14:08 Developers Alliance feedback published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-statutory-consultee-system 14:07 Government response to the consultation added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-framework-proposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system 14:06 Government response to the consultation and Public Sector Equality Duty assessment added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/employers-paye-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 14:01 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/huntercombe-prison 14:00 Updated official (legal and non-legal) booking information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/mhra-consultation-on-statutory-fees-2026 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/exeter-prison 13:53 Official visits booking details updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 13:51 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/merge-two-or-more-ilr-files-together-with-ilr-filemerge 13:31 Added ‘ILR FileMerge user guide: 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/recruitment-for-two-senior-scientific-officers-in-the-biologicals-team 13:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/known-supply-problems-with-animal-medicines 13:08 Update to information on Leptospirosis/Parvovirus/Erysipelas Vaccines for Pigs and Mycoplasma Vaccines for Cattle.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-trustees-terms-extended-on-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-board 12:54 there was a duplication in paragraph which has been cut out.

News and communications

/guidance/applying-to-set-up-a-border-control-post-at-your-port-or-airport 12:50 Information about high risk foods not of animal origin has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/women-in-research-charter 12:50 Added Loughborough University and University of Cumbria to the list of signatories.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 12:43 Added August low flying times to Holbeach.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/giving-evidence-from-abroad-to-uk-tribunals-rules-by-country 12:36 Updated guidance for Benin, Guinea-Bissau and Thailand.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/authorised-consignee-temporary-storage-acts-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:26 Code GBCUNHPDVYEMR for E.M. Rogers (Transport) Ltd in Northampton has been added. Code GBCUMIKLTNDVN for Distribution Van Services Ltd in Milton Kehnes has been added. Code GBCUWRNLIVWIN for Evri Ltd in Winwick has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/albania-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:20 Removed the country policy and information note: human trafficking, Albania, July 2024, as it is out of date and not being replaced.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 12:19 Added details for Huddersfield Railway Station incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0270.S and STW Packington to Measham FE Transfer incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0267.S.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:02 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:02 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-trustees-terms-extended-on-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/certificate-of-agreement-airports-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 11:45 Code GBCUTLDINVTGW for Tingwall Airport in Gott, Scotland has been added. Code GBCUTBLLHREDA for Plaistows Airfield in Chiswell, St Albans has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukaea-spins-out-singular-machines 11:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 11:31 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/financial-sanctions-webinars-and-events 11:27 Event form added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-age-dispute-cases-in-the-detention-estate 11:27 Published interim operational instruction 07/2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 11:11 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2607

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:09 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2876

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-document-ukdi-security-open-call-2026-cycle-1 11:05 Within Section 11 – Proposal Word CountSecurity Compatibility has been amended to 300 words (was 350)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 11:04 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2774

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 10:48 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3217

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/drivers-can-save-up-to-10-days-by-notifying-dvla-of-a-medical-condition-online 10:45 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 10:44 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2484

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-protection-act-dpa-information-hm-revenue-and-customs-hold-about-you 10:44 The HMRC Office of the Data Protection Officer Privacy Notice and references to it have been removed from the HMRC Privacy Notice. The data sharing section has also been updated to include overseas social security authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shellfish-classification 10:43 Northern Ireland Shellfish Classification List updated to August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts10-4rf-morgen-energy-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3123maa003 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-international-forces-caseworker-guidance 10:31 Updated to change the name Nauru to Naoero.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/extend-child-benefit-for-your-teen-before-31-august 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/chile 10:19 Addition of information about Hantavirus in Chile (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:06 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 17 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-ilr-reports-for-possible-data-errors-in-your-return 10:00 Updated ‘Understand your funding: using the dashboard’ to reflect changes to the dashboard for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-sustainable-water-resources-environment-agency-position-statement 10:00 Added a link to the Nature-based solutions (NbS) for water resources handbook, which was published on 17 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-water-resources-handbook 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/call-for-evidence-on-the-impact-and-effectiveness-of-sections-1-to-13-of-the-telecommunications-security-act-2021 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-funding-in-year-growth-for-2026-to-2027 09:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tick-borne-encephalitis-epidemiology-diagnosis-and-prevention 09:30 Updated Figure 1, point 4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-application-for-a-drought-order-river-severn 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr2-8je-ecd-poultry-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3322mha001 09:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 13 schemes added and 9 schemes removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/buildings-under-11-metres-new-funding 09:00 Page and guidance updated as applications for funding are now open. Eligible responsible entities can apply via the Building Remediation Hub. The application window will remain open for 8 weeks and close on Friday 9 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-phase-1-14-day-pilot-programme 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-complete-routine-immunisation-schedule 09:00 The complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 July 2026 has been added, this includes updates to the RSV eligible cohort.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/possible-amendments-to-the-tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-rules-2008-in-respect-of-applications-for-judicial-review 09:00 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/guidance-on-the-legacy-it-risk-assessment-framework 08:55 Added ‘Updated definition of legacy IT ‘ attachment, and update note to the ‘Guidance on the Legacy IT Risk Assessment Framework’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch65-4ef-cheshire-west-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjb3005cjv003 08:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-buy-your-freehold-reversion-bvc4 08:38 Change to figures within Valuing the reversionary interests.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/refer-bona-vacantia-land-or-buildings-bvc2 08:38 Change to figures within Valuation and further details

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-to-bona-vacantia-land-and-buildings-guidelines 08:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/call-for-proposals-the-albania-reintegration-partnership-arp 08:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 08:00 Plans containing strategic policies and Plans containing non-strategic policies data updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 07:42 COM/WCL/10001 decision added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 07:12 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-entities-pg78 06:00 A new section titled Dissolution of overseas entities has been added to highlight the complexities involved where an overseas entity proprietor is dissolved (even if later restored) in its territory of incorporation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 00:15 Information about ‘When to apply’ for an exemption if you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2027 has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/full-steam-ahead-to-fast-track-more-homes-near-stations 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-16

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:05 22 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 15 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 21 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new cases of BTV-3 was confirmed in Wales on 15 August 2026. The case was confirmed in cattle following reports of suspicious clinical signs.The list of cases has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 12:31 Information about an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara on 15 August (Warnings and insurance)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:34 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 16 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-15

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:16 25 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 14 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 22 cases involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Lancashire, England on 14 August 2026. 4 sheep tested positive following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.2 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 14 August 2026. Both cases were in sheep and were confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 14 August 2026. The case was in a bovine and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.The list of cases has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:11 River Thames: Restrictions and Closures updated for Saturday 15 August 2026. Whitchurch Lock has reopened for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:22 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 15 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extreme-weather-guidance-for-farmers-and-land-managers 00:01 Added a link to new guidance relating to temporary adjustments to ELM agreements for 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hot-and-dry-weather-temporary-support-for-farmers-in-2026 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-14

/government/news/pm-farmers-should-not-carry-the-risk-of-a-changing-climate-alone 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/emergency-alert-to-be-sent-to-england-and-wales-as-government-steps-up-wildfire-response-with-funding-military-support-and-bbq-ban 19:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/swinfen-hall-prison 17:31 Groups of visitors can now bring up to £40 into the visits hall for refreshments.Prisoners now have in-cell PIN phones and can make outgoing call.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 17:16 Added new secondary tag to Hamilton Bros for MF13 TST.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tetanus-the-green-book-chapter-30 16:55 Added note to explain interim PEP guidance for health professionals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gloucester-illegal-waste-site-shut-down 16:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 16:39 Updates made to include downtime notification for Wednesday 12 August.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/september-catch-limit-review-2026 16:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/no-recourse-to-public-funds-guidance-for-local-authorities 16:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-16-schools-funding-local-authority-guidance-for-2026-to-2027 16:28 In ‘Schools operational guide: 2026 to 2027’, we have updated section 33 to reflect that dedicated schools grant (DSG) management plans have been replaced by local SEND reform plans.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:23 Update to navigation issues. Sunbury Lock open to navigation. Divers to attend Whitchurch Lock Saturday 15 August.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-out-about-the-national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism 15:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-members-appointed-to-the-s4c-board--2 15:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-2026-social-media-toolkit 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism-2026-factsheet 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/expression-of-interest-northwest-atlantic-fisheries-organisation-nafo-2j3kl-cod-fishery 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/northwest-atlantic-fisheries-organisation-nafo-2j3kl-cod-fishery-expression-of-interest-2026-privacy-notice 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 15:41 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/order-certified-copies-and-certificates-from-companies-house 15:40 We’re unable to process requests for company certificates until further notice. We’ll publish another update when the issue is resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine 15:37 Updated information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/argentine-haemorrhagic-fever-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/haemorrhagic-fevers-in-bolivia-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lassa-fever-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lujo-virus-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines 15:30 Updated guidance link.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 15:25 Updated information about flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-dvla-about-changes-to-your-atf-contact-details 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:12 Update 14 August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co6-2fp-hobb-estates-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3626mna001 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn15-0ay-michael-tristram-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvb3643kxa001 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr16-2qr-georgina-watkins-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3021mna001 15:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl54-4dn-puesdown-property-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3628mja001 15:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environmental-permit-variation-granted-to-drax-power-limited 14:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/leeds-freight-company-with-unpaid-international-debts-shut-down 14:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/review-launched-to-shape-pathway-to-reach-zero-emission-driving-by-2035 14:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-farm-animal-welfare-concerns 14:22 Do not use this service to report suspected bird flu or dead wild birds. We have added links for reporting these.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/two-new-non-executive-directors-appointed-to-the-dvsa-board 14:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/natural-england-privacy-notices 14:21 We have updated the Agri-environment research projects privacy notice so that aligns with the current data protection requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operator-compliance-audits 14:17 Added clarity on bodies that provide assistance to operators as well as carrying out audits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specialist-schemes-testing-station-map 14:07 Added Milton Keynes (Ship My Car) to the list of Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) test centre locations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/design-review-panels-for-strategic-authorities 13:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statutory-guidelines-on-disposable-bbqs 13:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ncts-software-developers 13:21 The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) list has been updated, one supplier has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advice-on-safe-storage-handling-and-use-of-eggs-for-catering 13:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/seventh-uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-call-for-evidence 12:38 Updated the details section

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/vimseltinib-romvimza-approved-for-use-in-adults-to-treat-tenosynovial-giant-cell-tumours 12:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:33 Nineteen new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 13 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 18 cases involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Derbyshire, England on 13 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Ceredigion, Wales on 13 August 2026. The case was in a bovine and was confirmed following a non-negative voluntary pre-movement test.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 13 August 2026. The case was in a sheep and was confirmed following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reforming-the-packing-waste-recycling-note-prn-system 12:33 We received 81 responses to the consultation. We will publish a summary of responses in autumn 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/ukhsa-updates-heat-health-alerts-across-england 12:22 Updated with latest HHA information.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-if-youre-self-employed 12:10 The live webinar link for ‘Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader or landlord without an accountant or bookkeeper’ has been updated.The recorded webinar links for ‘Tax basics – a starter guide for small businesses’, ‘Residential property income for individuals – an introduction’ and ‘Residential property income for individuals – expenses and deductions’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:08 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/egypt-country-policy-and-information-notes 12:08 Updated the country policy and information note on Christians.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:07 Made 4 variations under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-cmas-programme-of-work-across-mobile-platforms 12:05 Responses to consultations on proposed steering conduct requirements published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform 12:02 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-googles-mobile-platform 12:02 Responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/medicines-get-scientific-advice-from-mhra 11:51 Updated to inform organisations that they are required to submit their final briefing document(s) and questions at the point of requesting Scientific Advice, with this becoming mandatory from September 2026. The supporting document guidance has been expanded to clarify expectations for company positions, scientific justification and alignment with relevant regulatory guidance. Additional information has been added on areas of expertise, including pharmacovigilance, risk minimisation, and the use of real-world data and evidence, as well as the MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue service. Meeting arrangements have also been clarified, including teleconference as the default format, clarification on recording the meeting, and logistics of in-person meetings unless agreed in advance by the Chair.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-if-youve-claimed-too-much-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief 11:48 Guidance added to section ‘Who can use the R&D disclosure service’ on correcting an RDEC claim made under the small and medium enterprise scheme, after the time limit for amending Company Tax Return has passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/emergency-preparedness-resilience-and-response-concept-of-operations 11:37 Deleted: Annexe F: UKHSA incident response roles.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/statutory-instruments-criminal-procedure-rules 11:34 SI 2026 No. 721 (L. 13) added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-poverty-analytical-expert-reference-group-terms-of-reference 11:34 Added the following information to the landing page and to ‘Child Poverty Analytical Expert Reference Group – Terms of Reference (HTML)’.’This group has been replaced by the Child Poverty Expert Analytical PanelThe group was in place to support the development of the Child Poverty Strategy. The Child Poverty Expert Analytical Panel is supporting the next stages of the strategy work.’ The text contains links to the new panel and the Child Poverty Strategy. Removed the PDF version of ‘Child Poverty Analytical Expert Reference Group – Terms of Reference’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/announcements-from-the-criminal-procedure-rule-committee 11:33 Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wa7-4qx-watercycle-technologies-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3322lra001 11:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/annual-returns-and-tax-claims-for-isa-managers 11:18 More information about submitting nil returns has been added to the ‘Basis of ISA tax claims’ and ‘Annual return and claim – form ISA14’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators 10:54 A ‘Deadlines’ section has been added to help you find out the filing and payment deadlines for your taxes, and add them to your calendar.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tri-service-pension-codes-april-2026 10:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/maritime-security 10:44 Replaced references to the Maritime Security and MLC Branch with the Audit and Verification Operations branch and updated contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 10:35 Approved Training Provider list updated x 74

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus 10:34 New information about fertility treatment (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-digital-service-for-local-authority-epr-for-packaging-grants 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/novel-autonomy-and-robotics-phase-1 10:07 Edits made due to a delay in timelines – Stage 1 decision release changed to 20 August (from 18 August), Stage 2 opening changed to 20 August (from 18 August), Stage 2 submission deadline changed to 17 September (from 15 September). Edits made on landing page and in competition document.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 10:06 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2749

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:04 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 14 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 10:02 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7169

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/passport-printing 09:59 This guidance has been updated in the sections Replacements for passports issued with an error; When the print location has been updated; How to change the print location and When the print location has been updated to local print.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/asylum-appeals-target-launched-for-faster-removals 09:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/veterans-of-the-lgbt-ban-financial-recognition-scheme 09:47 Updated: ‘LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme: scheme rules’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-register-of-reprocessors-and-exporters-of-uk-packaging-waste 09:39 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-in-china 09:37 Updated page: China: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/sizewell-c-limited-npswr047455-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-7-august-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app 09:22 Information about data protection in the HMRC App has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:15 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:14 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/marine-licence-requirements-for-activities-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-abnj 09:03 Link to Scot GOV updated as they have now published a page specifically about BBNJ

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 09:00 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 17 to Sunday 23 August.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-and-sponsors-make-a-query-to-the-business-helpdesk 09:00 Added link to Sponsorship – Business Helpline Support videos.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80734550 08:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80727240001000 08:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82115930 08:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82057890001000 08:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82095500001000 08:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82052940001000 08:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80737280 08:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80893450001000 08:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/patents-accelerated-processing 08:24 Section on Green Channel new text on ‘Get your patent granted more quickly’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patents-fast-grant 08:24 Section 8 How do you request these accelerated services updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80734520001000 08:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina 08:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/nationality-crown-designated-and-eu-community-service 08:12 This guidance has been updated to clarify that, under section 14(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, a person born outside the UK before 1983 could qualify for British citizenship and under Section 25(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, a person born outside the British overseas territories before 1983 could qualify for British overseas territories citizenship and to explain that customers who qualify for British citizenship OTBD under section 14(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 because their father was in designated service, will become British citizens.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-new-zealand 07:00 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/150-rural-4g-masts-now-live-so-holidaymakers-can-switch-off-without-being-cut-off 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ai-bootcamp-launched-in-north-west-to-combat-youth-unemployment 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/millions-to-receive-essential-benefit-payments-early 00:01 First published.

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