UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-23

/government/news/charity-commission-responds-to-attacks-in-north-london 13:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-apprenticeship-unit-to-supercharge-battery-manufacturing 13:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2025-to-2026 12:58 Added details of the appointment of a non-executive director and Audit and Risk Committee chair for NHS Resolution (NHSR), as well as the re-appointment of a non-executive director.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-for-older-adults 12:56 Updated in line with the expansion of the RSV older adults programme spring 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-anti-corruption-strategy-2025 12:55 Added the Welsh translation of the strategy.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-letter-to-will-tuckley-extending-his-appointment-as-managing-director-commissioner 12:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/cma-draft-annual-plan-2026-to-2027 12:46 Summary of responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/become-a-dstl-graduate-or-student 12:41 New graduate and industrial placement roles added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2025-to-2026 12:31 Grant applications for 2025 to 2026 and the register of interest have closed. All applicants have been emailed with the outcome of their application.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shares-and-capital-gains-tax-hs284-self-assessment-helpsheet 12:21 The helpsheet and examples for tax year 2024 to 2025 have been added, and the versions for tax year 2020 to 2021 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/slc-opens-application-service-for-2627-academic-year 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/full-time-undergraduate-student-finance-applications-now-open-for-2026-to-2027 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/la11-7qa-mr-barry-saunders-and-mrs-jane-macdonald-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3729mla001 12:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr2-0pg-mr-alexander-and-mrs-joanne-humphrey-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3325mja001 12:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cb10-2xw-jack-butler-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3829mka001 12:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bb1-4az-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3048kca001 12:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gu27-3ja-steve-mander-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3329mra001 12:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sudan-knowledge-base-profile 12:03 Updated to make it clear Sudan names consist of 4 names, and added a new section about parental responsibility in Sudan.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-growth-fund-scotland-wales-and-northern-ireland 12:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nominations-open-for-geography-in-government-gig-awards-2026 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-safety-regulator-charging-scheme 11:59 Charges for the year starting 1 April 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-charity-commission-outreach-events 11:52 Updated privacy notice due to switch from Teams Live events to Teams Town Hall platform for webinars.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/a-guide-for-how-to-claim-for-disability-discrimination-send4 11:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/negligible-value-agreements 11:48 HMRC’s list of shares which have been declared as being worth negligible value is now valid up to and including 28 February 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/become-an-apprentice-at-dstl 11:46 Apprenticeship roles now expired: Business Administration ApprenticeshipLaboratory Technician ApprenticeshipOrdnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Degree ApprenticeshipEmbedded Electronics Degree ApprenticeshipCyber Technologies & Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/foreign-commonwealth-development-office-business-appointment-rules-advice 11:43 July to September 2025 data added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/sri-lanka-knowledge-base-profile 11:41 Updated with a new section about parental responsibility in Sri Lanka.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/somalia-knowledge-base-profile 11:37 Updated with new sections about parental responsibility in Somalia and name alignment, to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to a British passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rwanda-knowledge-base-profile 11:34 Updated with a new section about parental responsibility in Rwanda.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/peru-knowledge-base-profile 11:33 Updated to add a Name alignment section to explain when HM Passport office will ask the customer to align their Peru Passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pakistan-knowledge-base-profile 11:31 Updated with a new section about parental responsibility in Pakistan and to update the list of countries dual nationality is accepted in Pakistan.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/france-knowledge-base-profile 11:29 Updated with minor formatting changes and in the Name alignment section to explain how usage names may appear in a France passport and to show a customer who has a ‘usage’, ‘spouse of’ or ‘widow of’ name mentioned in their France passport can apply for their British passport in their birth name.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/armenia-knowledge-base-profile 11:24 Updated to confirm the naming convention used in Armenia and when HM Passport Office will not ask the customer to align their Armenia passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:13 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:12 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cervical-screening-description-in-brief 11:02 Changed ‘your results letter’ to ‘your result’ to take account of digital results messages.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/drivers-hours-a-traffic-commissioners-perspective-on-safety-compliance-and-responsibility 11:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notice-registration-of-imports-of-glass-containers-originating-from-china 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notice-registration-of-imports-of-glass-containers-originating-from-turkey 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/breast-screening-screening-of-higher-risk-women 10:58 Updates to guidance to reflect IT changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nhs-breast-screening-using-mri-with-higher-risk-women 10:58 Added bullet point on MRI reporting opinions to ‘Reading requirements’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-collect-your-packaging-data-for-extended-producer-responsibility 10:52 In the ‘Reporting packaging activity data’ section, clarified that packaging data can only be reported under one packaging activity, not multiple packaging activities. Organisations must split their packaging data so they report each packaging activity separately.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-buildings-construction-framework-2025 10:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sports-stars-say-enough-to-violence-against-women-and-girls 10:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:43 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 23 March 2026. Changes to the following reaches: Kings, Sandford, Abingdon, Culham, Clifton.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chevening-british-library-fellowship-202627-applications-open 10:43 Added translation

News and communications

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 10:42 All crime updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo23-7bn-4recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3422lua001 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 10:23 Details added of services in April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/independent-assurance-reviewer-sought-to-examine-dwps-activities-relating-to-post-office-staff-prosecutions 10:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dcms-framework-documents 10:19 ‘The National Portrait Gallery framework document 2026 to 2029’ was added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 10:18 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-students-studying-a-foundation-year 10:11 Updated for new academic year

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/student-finance-how-youre-assessed-and-paid 10:11 Updated for policy

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-packaging-proappointed-to-deliver-extended-producer-responsibilityfor-packagingscheme 10:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 10:01 Schedule 3 Project Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/congenital-heart-disease-changes-to-disability-living-allowance-for-children-from-1-february-2017 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/property-spend-controls 10:00 Note added explaining the change to property spend controls 2026/27 onwards

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/streamlining-infrastructure-planning-implementation-plan 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consulting-the-secretary-of-state-on-planning-decisions 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/energy-code-reform-code-manager-licence-conditions-and-code-modification-appeals-to-the-cma 10:00 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/fees-for-planning-applications 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/new-towns-draft-programme 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 09:52 Following publication, Portugal, Trinidad & Tobago, Dominican Republic, Croatia, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Panama and North Macedonia confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/government/news/dbs-expands-faith-in-safeguarding-campaign-nationally 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 09:31 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-report-maladministration-at-key-stage-1-and-key-stage-2 09:30 Added information for schools and local authorities: They can now self-report maladministration allegations relating to the key stage 2 tests, key stage 2 teacher assessment and phonics screening check within their own schools on the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-assessment-and-reporting-arrangements-ara 09:30 Updated date in the ‘Important dates’ section, for clarification: Local authorities carry out monitoring visits to a sample of schools Monday 1 June to Friday 26 June (previously shown as Monday 1 June to Friday 16 June). For full details, please refer to section 5.9, which explains that local authorities will carry out monitoring visits to a sample of schools between Monday 1 June and Friday 19 June but that, in some circumstances, a local authority may be able to conduct a monitoring visit after 19 June, up until Friday 26 June.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-monitoring-visits-guidance-and-form 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/syphilis-public-health-england-action-plan 09:30 Added Syphilis Response Plan 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/understanding-grading-classroom-and-assembly-resources 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stages-1-and-2-investigating-allegations-of-maladministration 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-monitoring-visits-guidance-and-form 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-civil-society-covenant-resources 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/nuclear-third-party-liability-for-advanced-nuclear-technologies 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/improving-protection-for-huntable-wild-birds 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/industry-training-board-reform 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 09:30 Added 23 March update.

News and communications

/government/publications/croatia-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 09:15 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-your-local-apha-scotland-field-services-office 09:00 Added the contact details for the Kilwinning field services office. Also removed the contact details for the Ayr office, which has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-workforce-programme 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/energy-digitalisation-framework-a-vision-for-a-coordinated-and-connected-energy-system 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fishing-quota-trading-and-swaps 08:29 2025 trades to date updated.

Guidance and regulation

2026-03-22

/government/news/seven-new-towns-proposed-to-kickstart-housebuilding-push 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-school-nurseries-to-help-cut-childcare-costs-in-poorest-areas 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-22-march-2026 22:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:04 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 22 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Days, Benson, Whitchurch, Hambleden, Hurley, Temple, Marlow, Cookham, Boulters, Bray and Boveney.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 09:30 Added 22 March update.

News and communications

/government/publications/criminality-guidance-in-article-8-echr-cases 00:01 Updated to reflect changes to the automatic deportation provision in the UK Borders Act 2007 and to Part 5A Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/deporting-non-eea-foreign-nationals 00:01 Updated to include the following: consideration for deportation of those who receive a suspended sentence or a community order; and, changes in the automatic deportation provisions as amended by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-caseworker-guidance 00:01 The suitability requirements guidance has been updated to reflect changes in deportation thresholds as amended by the Sentencing Act 2026.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

2026-03-21

/government/news/high-streets-revived-and-children-given-safe-places-to-play 22:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-support-to-partners-in-the-middle-east 21:33 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/meningococcal-disease-outbreak-resources 17:05 Healthcare professionals training slide set added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-christodoulides-of-cyprus-21-march-2026 16:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-his-royal-highness-crown-prince-salman-bin-hamad-al-khalifa-of-bahrain-21-march-2026 11:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:39 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 21 March 2026. Changes to following reaches: Cleeve, Goring, Shiplake, Marsh and Molesey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 10:01 Following publication Australia and United Arab Emirates confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities 10:00 ‘Information for education settings in England regarding the meningococcal disease outbreak’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 09:30 21 March update added.

News and communications

/government/publications/compliance-checks-checks-into-excise-matters-ccfs1d 00:30 The CC/FS1D factsheet has been updated. Welsh page added.

Guidance and regulation

2026-03-20

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 18:48 Addition of information about Local Elections on Sunday 22 March with transport restrictions and temporary ban on drinking alcohol until midnight on Sunday 22 March (‘Warnings and insurance’ Page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026 18:44 Following publication, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia and Romania confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 18:20 Addition of information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 18:18 Updated information about exercising increased caution and filming and taking photographs, and other media restrictions (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-20-march-2026 17:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:28 3 new cases of BTV-3 in England were confirmed on 20 March 2026 following a report of suspicious clinical signs:2 calves in Hampshire – Both calves had neurological signs including star gazing and head tilt. 2 cows in Cumbria – tested following reports of decreased fertility and birth of a blind calf. 1 calf in Staffordshire born dull – it is small and weak and has failed to adapt.One new case of BTV-3 in England was confirmed on 19 March 2026 following a report of suspicious clinical signs: 1 calf in Kent born with head and neck malformation and blindness. Calf had crusty lesions around muzzle and failed to thrive. One new case of BTV-8 in England was confirmed on 19 March 2026 following a report of suspicious clinical signs: 1 calf in Cornwall born with neurological signs, involuntary eye movement and discolouration around the muzzle.

News and communications

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 17:17 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/webfiling-issue-information-and-updates 17:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-your-business-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 17:00 The message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 17:00 The message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/code-of-safe-working-practices-for-merchant-seafarers-2026-edition 16:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/business-rates-multipliers-qualifying-retail-hospitality-or-leisure 16:52 This guidance has been updated to provide further clarity on when recording studios and film studios will qualify for the RHL multipliers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uks-international-education-strategy-2026 16:46 Link to ‘Advancing Talent with UK Education – Building Global Partnerships’ brochure added.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/lullington-heath-national-nature-reserve-change-to-name-and-site-area 16:43 Added Natural England to the list of managing partners.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/illegal-waste-site-in-ramsgate-shut-by-environment-agency 16:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/vehicles-seized-in-operation-at-worcestershire-waste-site 16:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rise-school-improvement-resources-north-west 16:05 Updated the list of RISE advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:00 Updated page, added 20 March

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-vaccine-product-information-poster 15:59 Updated for the spring 2026 programme.

Guidance and regulation

COVID-19

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker 15:56 Added accessible version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dcms-framework-documents 15:47 Added British Film Institute framework document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 15:46 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Ancroft, Northumberland, Northumberland (AIV 2026/14) the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/government/speeches/martyn-olivers-speech-at-voice-21s-speaking-summit-2026 15:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:38 Friday 20 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scotland-firing-times 15:36 Updated Kirkcudbright March firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-access-to-the-customs-declaration-service 15:33 New link added under ‘After you’ve subscribed’ for ‘Get customs data for import and export declarations’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-requirements-and-testing-for-motor-vehicles-com2025993 15:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/responsible-organisations 15:23 A new RO has been added to Group B, Paystream Accounting Services Ltd.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-responsible-organisation-registration-privacy-notice 15:23 Welsh translation uploaded.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-registered-body-registration-privacy-notice 15:23 Welsh translation uploaded.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 15:19 Code GBAUROYLSACBE for Cambridge Removals & Storage Limited in Royston has been removed.Code GBAUBELBFSRXX for DSV Road Limited in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 15:17 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2728

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-food-and-feed-safety-requirements-com20251030 15:17 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 15:16 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7148

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/spring-awakens-at-wealden-heaths-national-nature-reserve 15:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 15:01 Seizure notice for March 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-checks-excise-visits-ccfs16 14:55 The factsheet has been updated to include the Welsh translation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/franchise-arrangements-for-higher-education-providers 14:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 14:48 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan 14:46 Addition of information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-document-for-the-customs-northern-ireland-eu-exit-regulations-2020 14:44 ‘Duty incurred in Northern Ireland – repayment and remission on production of evidence (eligibility criteria and other conditions)’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-submit-an-application-for-acbs-approval 14:42 Updated ACBS meetings and submission closing dates and removed the section ‘Hard copy applications’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts10-4ya-huntsman-polyurethanes-uk-limited-environmental-permit-variation-draft-decision-advertisement-eprbs8656ixv010 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/isle-of-wight-prison 14:36 Updated days and times for official video visits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-deck-digital-assessment-syllabuses 14:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trader-goods-profile-service-availability-and-issues 14:08 Planned downtime from 10am to 11am on Monday 23 March 2026 has been changed and is now from 10am to 11am on Monday 30 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/meningitis-patient-factsheet 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty-npt 14:03 Page has been reviewed and updated including new information on the 11th NPT Review Conference.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/export-bar-aims-to-protect-archive-of-scottish-enlightenment-mastermind 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-china 13:48 Updated the contact details for the New Omega Medical Center in Guangzhou.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:43 New Appropriate Assessment added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/programme-of-flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-schemes 13:34 Minor spreadsheet amendments to change some project location related information.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-radar-systems-to-unlock-offshore-wind 13:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/government-cyber-action-plan 13:27 Added translation

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/planning-inspectorates-approach-to-casework-during-the-pre-election-period-2026 13:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-ets-2025-baseline-data-collection-and-hseuse-scheme-status-how-to-meet-the-data-submission-requirements 13:25 UKETS12A FAR: Completing the second stage of the free allocation application added, UKETS11 FAR and UKETS13 FAR updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202607-submitting-export-licence-applications-under-the-agreement-on-defence-export-controls 13:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accommodation-lighting-heating-and-ventilation 13:24 Updated paragraph 7 to align with paragraph 40 to reflect current processes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 13:22 River Thames: river conditions updated for Friday 20 March 2026. Changes to Mapledurham, Romney, Old Windsor, Bell Weir and Teddington reaches.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/calculate-your-public-service-pension-adjustment 12:45 The guidance has been updated to add in a new section ‘Make a submission on behalf of someone else’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/landlords-now-to-fulfil-new-legal-duty-for-renters-rights-act 12:43 We have added a quote from Ben Beadle, the Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-air-weapons-ranges-activity 12:40 ‘Donna Nook Air Weapons Range: out of hours activity March 2026’ added.In addition, Holbeach Air Weapons range: out of hours activity updated to include info on April 1st 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/children-in-need-census 12:36 Added ‘COLLECT acceptable notepad entries’ for the 2025 to 2026 census.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals 12:13 The SC18 notification form has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 12:03 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-to-improve-support-for-affordable-debt-repayments 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/great-crested-newts-district-level-licensing-schemes-for-developers 12:02 Updated the attachment ‘Developers: how to join the great crested newt district level licensing scheme’. In the ‘Where district level licensing schemes operate’ section we’ve updated the entry for Dorset. In the current list for ‘NatureSpace district level licensing scheme’ section we’ve updated the entries for Hampshire, Staffordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. The ‘Local planning authority-led district level licensing schemes’ section has been removed as there are currently no LPA-led schemes in existence.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dfto-takes-next-steps-towards-great-british-railways 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/landlords-now-to-fulfil-new-legal-duty-for-renters-rights-act 11:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/using-the-uk-eta-app 11:51 Added links to videos on how to scan a passport biometric chip and how to take a suitable digital photo.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/steel-strategy 11:51 ‘The UK steel strategy (web-optimised PDF version)’ added.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 11:45 Updated information on staying in Portugal for longer than 90 days in exceptional circumstances (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-eu-exit-id-document-check-app 11:39 Added links to videos on how to scan a passport biometric chip and how to take a suitable digital photo.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-uk-immigration-id-check-app 11:39 Added links to videos on how to scan a passport biometric chip and how to take a suitable digital photo.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/about-govuk-chat 11:25 Added that GOV.​UK Chat is found in the GOV.​UK app.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/govuk-app-terms-and-conditions 11:25 Terms have been updated to include information about the GOV.​UK Chat feature, using the app outside of the United Kingdom, and use of the app by children.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/govuk-chat-privacy-notice 11:24 Updated for GOV.​UK Chat’s release in the GOV.​UK app. We’ve made some changes to improve readability and provided examples of how we use conversation data to improve and secure GOV.​UK Chat. We’ve also clarified that the personal data we collect is a unique identifier code, and clarified the process for having your data deleted.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-members-interests--2 11:17 Register of interests updated for Mark Enzer, Richard Slater, Nick McKeown, and Professor Andrew Morris.

COVID-19

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-d-environment-ag 11:15 Missing Annex 1 added to English and Welsh versions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 11:14 Winchester City Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 23 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sfo-hosts-international-economic-crime-conference 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/february-2026-transaction-data 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 10:58 Surrey Heath Borough Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 24 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/local-people-take-the-lead-in-40-more-communities 10:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-inaugurated-with-royal-visit 10:45 This article has been updated to include additional information about the launch event.

News and communications

/government/publications/ai-for-science-strategy-uk-universities-joint-statement 10:42 Signatory added: Professor Chris Pearce, Vice Principal (Research and Knowledge Exchange), University of Glasgow.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/training-and-events-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services 10:37 New dates added for Knowledge and Library Service training sessions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 10:33 Added UKHSA identifier and pubMLST.org identifier.

News and communications

/government/publications/oag-leaflet 10:13 The attached leaflet has been updated to reflect staffing changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 10:07 New approved DP added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus 10:00 Added Pride in Place Programme monitoring: privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-phase-2-expansion-place-selection-methodology-note 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/possible-amendments-to-the-tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-rules-2008-in-respect-of-applications-for-judicial-review 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/suffragan-bishop-of-stepney-20th-march-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 09:58 Added link to ‘

News and communications

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:54 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mhra-e-cigarette-and-vape-products-regulator-profile 09:50 Updated information for Health and Safety executive and DEFRA.

News and communications