UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-09

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 12:32 Rural Payments service maintenance updates. Removal of planned major maintenance on 9 March. And revised planned maintenance added for the month of March.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-samoa-andrew-nethercott 12:30 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:25 Fourteen new cases of BTV-3 and one new case of BTV-8 were confirmed between 25 February and 8 March 2026. The cases were in Cornwall, Cumbria, Devon, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire and West Sussex.

News and communications

/guidance/panel-deputies-working-in-the-south-east-of-england 12:24 Michael Culver has been appointed as a panel deputy

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 12:14 Updated timescales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-regulation-construction-products 12:14 Link added to the sector regulatory report on heat soaked thermally toughened glass.

Guidance and regulation

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

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/women-in-defence-charter 12:02 The signatory Strategic Command has been updated with its new name, CSOC.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dvla-privacy-policy 12:01 Updated information on who we share your vehicle data with.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 11:56 Added: Call for Applications: UK National Delegate support for the UK Space Agency Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Call 2: ARTES Only page

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/businesses-in-northern-ireland-urged-to-prepare-for-smoother-gb-ni-and-eu-trade 11:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cross-government-trial-advice-panel-role-and-membership 11:52 Updated both documents to note that the team are onboarding the new panel and a refreshed list of panel members will be published very shortly

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-health-grants-to-local-authorities-2026-to-2027 11:48 Removed ‘fluoridation’ and added ‘supervised toothbrushing’ in category 22 in ‘Public health ring-fenced grant financial year 2026 to 2027: local authority circular’, ‘Annex C: reporting categories’, ‘Non-prescribed functions’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-define-phase 11:47 Below Threshold Guidance updated to reflect changes brought in by the Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026. Also added guidance links to document.’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/amendment-to-the-child-trust-funds-regulations-2026 11:40 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/amendment-to-individual-savings-account-regulations-2026 11:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/lifetime-allowance-abolition-amendment-of-power-to-make-further-regulations 11:37 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet 11:34 Factsheet fully reviewed and updated.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/finance-bill-2025-26-report-stage 11:34 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/updating-light-dues-payment-rates 11:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/policy-frameworks-index 11:06 Index updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recruitment-and-placement-agencies-approved-by-the-mca 11:06 Rev 03/2026 uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prison-service-instructions-psis 11:05 Index updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/better-community-care-thanks-to-nursing-funding-boost 11:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ipo-confirms-continued-funding-for-specialist-ip-crime-unit 11:00 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/infrastructure-pipeline-update-signals-future-workforce-needs 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250148-the-landing-ground-floor-cafe-125-redcliff-street-bristol-bs1-6hu 10:57 Bristol City Council comments added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fraud-strategy-2026-to-2029 10:46 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:37 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 9 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Sandford, Abingdon, Culham, Boulters, Romney, Old Windsor and Bell Weir.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/professor-brian-bell-commences-role-as-new-head-of-the-ges 10:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:27 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:27 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/intellectual-property-office-new-fees-from-1-april-2026 10:16 Removed info relating to the decision being subject to parliamentary approval, as the SI has now been laid

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/intellectual-property-office-fees-to-increase-from-april-2026 10:16 The SI allowing the fee change has now been laid in parliament, so removal of the sentences saying – ‘subject to parliamentary approval’ to reflect this

News and communications

/guidance/contact-hm-land-registry 10:10 Added a new page link to allow customers to report an error to HM Land Registry.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-how-to-report-an-error 10:08 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/ai-and-other-digital-technology-in-childrens-social-care 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/suffragan-bishop-of-st-germans-9-march-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-india-free-trade-agreement-impact-assessment 09:59 The analytical modelling used to identify potential impacts on developing countries from Free Trade Agreements has been reviewed and revised. These revisions have led to minor changes being made in the products identified from the preference erosion analysis. An updated iteration of Table 25: Developing countries’ exports, identified as being at potential risk of trade diversion from a UK-India FTA (2021 to 2023 average, calculations on HMRC trade data), has been included.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/service-prosecuting-authority 09:43 The protocol regarding the exercise of criminal jurisdiction in England and Wales updated December 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-disruption-unit-launched-in-crackdown-on-fraud 09:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dn21-4jt-ashcourt-lincolnshire-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3535rqv004 09:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ls9-0pj-sgn-gas-to-grid-projectco1-limited-permit-bespoke-issued-epryp3627sla001 09:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/da8-1ax-muztrans-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3126lfa001 09:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-bill-scale-and-consolidation 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/photonics-capturing-the-opportunities-for-growth-and-global-leadership 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ai-in-coursework-resources-for-schools 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-1-tests-test-administration-guidance-tag 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-1-tests-modified-test-administration-guidance-mtag 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-special-consideration-guidance 09:30 Guidance updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026, including updates to reflect the new process for special consideration applications to be submitted on to the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-test-administration-guidance-tag 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-modified-test-administration-guidance-mtag 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/modernising-and-standardising-company-tax-returns 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 09:28 The message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-61-interactive-dialogue-on-persons-with-disabilities 09:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-an-hgv-driver-or-company 09:00 Added link to the form to the online form to report a lorry or HGV driver or company.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-apply-for-approval-in-the-uk 09:00 Updated link to guidance for IMP+device trials.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-expert-advice 09:00 Updated figure to clarify that standard RFI timelines apply where the amended application does not require further expert advice.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-good-manufacturing-practice-and-radiopharmaceutical-investigational-medicinal-products 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-labelling 09:00 Updated labelling Figure 1 to clarify that identifiers are encouraged for POC IMPs. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include the words “for clinical trial use only”’. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include “a warning that the product must be stored out of the reach and sight of children (unless the product is to be exclusively administered in a hospital or health centre taking part in the clinical trial)”. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include “information to allow identification of the clinical trial, for example the clinical trial reference code, the trial acronym (if unique), the protocol number, the IRAS number, etc.”. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include “information to identify the sponsor and contact persons involved in the clinical trial (e.g. the names and telephone numbers of the local investigator and sponsor or, if a telephone number cannot be provided, a clear strategy on how the person can be reached in a timely manner)”. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include “information to allow identification of the medicinal product, including the strength and pharmaceutical form”. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include “information to allow identification of the medicinal product, including the batch code or number”. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include “information related to the use of the medicinal product, including instructions for use (which may be by reference to a patient information leaflet) or administration”. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include “information related to the use of the medicinal product, including expiry date”. Provided additional guidance about the requirement to include ‘information related to the use of the medicinal product, including any special storage precautions’. Clarified that labelling IMP with “or placebo” instead of placebo name is sufficient for clinical trials where blinding occurs. Clarified that requests to vary or disapply labelling requirements can be included in the cover letter of the clinical trial approval application. Clarified labelling requirements for IMPs with an EU or ICH region authorisation used only in hospitals or health centres. Clarified labelling requirements for NIMPs with an EU or ICH region authorisation. Removed outdated reference to Annex 13. Added clarifications and additional information to guidance on post-QP certification labelling. Clarified acceptable alternatives to active substance common name

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-modifying-a-clinical-trial-approval 09:00 Updated substantial modification notification form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/clinical-trials-non-investigational-medicinal-products 09:00 Clarified that non-medicinal products should be labelled in the same way as unlicensed NIMPs. Added guidance on determining whether a product is an NIMP or a non-medicinal product. Clarified requirements for including information about non-medicinal products in the clinical trial application. Included additional guidance on providing evidence that NIMPs were manufactured according to GMP principles. Included guidance on providing evidence that non-medicinal products were manufactured according applicable safety standards. Clarified labelling expectations for non-medicinal products

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-place-selection-methodology-note 09:00 Updated note setting out the place selection methodology used by Wales Office to determine the areas that will receive funding for phase 2 of the Pride in Place Programme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clinical-trials-that-include-an-in-vitro-diagnostic-device 09:00 Updated wording to align with current guidance on clinical trials that include an IVD.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-clean-industry-bonus-framework-and-guidance 09:00 Updated the Allocation Framework to include additional information on generator contributions, and updated the guidance document to include clarifications on proportional CIB payments and performance adjustments. Published the Fair Work Charter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-treasury-market-engagement-group 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/international-council-for-harmonisation-ich-e6r3-annotations 09:00 On the document ‘UK-specific annotations to ICH E6(R3)’: added reference to ICH E8. Added annotation to Annex 1 2.6.4; updated annotation to Annex 1 2.13 and Annex 3.17.2 (c)(iii) to include reference to HRA guidance on research transparency; updated annotation to Annex 3.17.2 (c)(ii) to clarify that action should be taken in accordance with the protocol.Added document ‘UK-specific annotations to ICH E8’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sps-agreement-preparing-your-business 08:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-3-courses 08:51 Details of DAO Level 3 Award in Small Arms Instruction added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/joint-prosecution-protocol 08:39 Protocol regarding the exercise of criminal jurisdiction in England and Wales – file attachments updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-eu-sps-agreement-information-for-businesses 08:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-eu-sps-agreement-legislation-in-scope 08:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mgn-708m-guidance-on-the-merchant-shipping-international-safety-management-ism-code-regulations-2026 08:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/objecting-to-other-peoples-trade-marks-and-the-legal-costs 06:47 Timeframes, volumes, and appeals section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceasing-asylum-support-instruction 00:01 Updated to reflect the revised 42-day grace period applicable to individuals granted refugee status or other leave to remain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/claiming-universal-credit-and-other-benefits-if-you-are-a-refugee 00:01 Asylum support now ends 42 days (6 weeks) after the person is granted refugee status.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/economic-crime-information-sharing 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/businesses-urged-to-take-simple-steps-for-smoother-trade-with-the-eu 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-08

/government/news/supporting-working-people-always-top-of-my-mind 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 22:29 New information on returning to the UK (‘Warning and Insurance’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon 20:21 New information that we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw some of our staff and their dependents from Lebanon. Our embassy continues to operate as normal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 17:18 Updated information about the regional escalations and new information about extending your visa, public gatherings and security sites and incidents (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-his-highness-sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-president-of-the-united-arab-emirates-8-march-2026 17:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-8-march-2026 15:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/students-given-stronger-protections-against-extremism-on-campus 11:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:12 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 8 March 2026. Change to Bray reach.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/understanding-harmful-sexual-behaviour-violence-and-misogyny-by-children-what-the-evidence-shows 08:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/covid-19-day-of-reflection-to-bring-the-nation-together-to-remember-the-loss-and-sacrifices-of-pandemic 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-07

/government/news/government-moves-to-protect-children-from-abusive-parents-through-new-courts-and-tribunals-bill 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/sign-up-your-business-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 19:00 A message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-up-your-client-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 19:00 A message about planned downtime for the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-7-march-2026 17:47 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/palestine 16:25 Updated information about commercial travel options (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/israel 16:25 Updated information about commercial travel options (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 15:47 Information on how to register interest in UK government flights from United Arab Emirates (‘Warnings and insurance page’).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 12:58 Updated with information about risks from terrorism in the context of regional escalation (‘Safety and security’ page). 

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/jordan 12:28 Updated with information about risks from terrorism in the context of regional escalation (‘Safety and security’ page). 

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 11:23 Emergency measures affecting Lima and Callao regions declared by Peruvian Government in response to natural gas shortage (See ’Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:42 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 7 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Grafton, Penton Hook and Shepperton.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yorkshire-wolds-area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-proposed-designation 00:01 We’ve updated this page and the notice to show the opportunity to submit representations has ended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/100000-fund-to-boost-womens-involvement-in-public-decision-making-forums 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cutting-edge-timing-technology-to-protect-vital-services 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-reveals-military-maintenance-facilities-in-ukraine-for-first-time 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-06

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 21:13 Updated information about missile and drone attacks in the Eastern Province and Riyadh Province, including the risk of shrapnel from intercepted missiles and drones (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 21:11 Updated information about sheltering in place (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-crown-prince-of-saudi-arabia-his-royal-highness-mohammed-bin-salman-6-march-2026 20:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/em-on-monitoring-and-controlling-drug-precursors-com-2025747 17:20 Correcting date of publication

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/em-on-monitoring-and-controlling-drug-precursors-com-2025747 17:13 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/get-a-biosecurity-report-to-receive-poultry-in-a-bird-flu-disease-zone 17:01 Updated the page to clarify that the biosecurity report is required to receive poultry moved under a specific movement licence from or to a premises in the bird flu disease zone.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/breast-screening-breast-implant-guidelines 16:55 Added details on how to request alternative formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-pregnancy-scan-brief-description 16:54 Removed reference to PDF. Added information on how to order other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/downs-syndrome-edwards-syndrome-and-pataus-syndrome-options-after-a-higher-chance-screening-result 16:53 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/anencephaly-description-in-brief 16:50 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bilateral-renal-agenesis-description-in-brief 16:50 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-20-week-scan 16:50 Removed reference to PDF. Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 16:49 Issues have been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cdh-description-in-brief 16:49 Removed reference to printing leaflets. Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cleft-lip-description-in-brief 16:49 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/congenital-heart-disease-description-in-brief 16:49 Removed reference to printing leaflets. Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exomphalos-description-in-brief 16:48 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gastroschisis-description-in-brief 16:47 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cvs-and-amniocentesis-diagnostic-tests-description-in-brief 16:46 Removed reference to printing leaflets. Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spina-bifida-information-for-parents 16:46 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trisomy-13-description-in-brief 16:46 Removed reference to printing leaflets. Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trisomy-18-description-in-brief 16:46 Removed reference to printing leaflets. Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/severe-skeletal-dysplasia-information-for-parents 16:45 Added information on requesting other formats.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consultation-opens-on-angus-fire-permit-draft-decision 16:45 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/samoa 16:43 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tonga 16:43 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nauru 16:43 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/solomon-islands 16:42 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/fiji 16:42 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kiribati 16:42 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/marshall-islands 16:42 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tuvalu 16:41 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/federated-states-of-micronesia 16:41 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/vanuatu 16:41 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/summary-logs-for-uk-packaging-waste-an-overview 16:41 Added information to support the publication of the registered-only summary log templates. Clarified the position on submitting nil returns, making waste adjustments, and entering single waste streams and mixed-waste loads of the same material category.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/summary-log-templates-for-uk-packaging-waste 16:41 Added the registered-only summary log templates, and updated the supplementary guidance to reflect this.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 16:40 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/singapore 16:30 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Updated page, added 6 March

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-pathway-requirements-specification 16:30 Minor update to guidance, added a paragraph on lynch syndrome.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/laos 16:29 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-care-pathway 16:29 Added HTML page on the lynch syndrome colonoscopy surveillance care pathway

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rollout-of-the-new-local-plan-making-system 16:29 ‘Funding and support’ section now states that the expression of interest period has ended. Updates to the ‘when to start plan-making in the new system’ section to include what you must do when submitting a plan using the legacy system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 16:24 Added ‘06 March 2026: Military Action in the Middle East – Emergency Measures’

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 16:12 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/precautionary-recall-of-blood-pressure-medication-after-packaging-error 16:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/restrictions-on-germinal-product-from-bluetongue-susceptible-animals 16:03 Correction made to PCR post-collection testing timeframe.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:02 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7146

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/general-export-facility 16:02 Nighthawk export finance added to list of approved lenders

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:01 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2726

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-digital-verification-services-trust-framework-1-0 16:01 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-check-someones-identity-1-0 16:00 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-use-authenticators-to-protect-an-online-service-1-0 16:00 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-sourcing-and-consultancy-playbooks 15:59 Update to the Financial Viability Risk Assessment tool with the latest version 6.2

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-create-a-vouch-as-evidence-of-someones-identity-1-0 15:59 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-create-bind-and-share-attributes-1-0 15:59 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-digital-verification-services-trust-framework-data-schema-1-0 15:58 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-check-whether-someone-has-delegated-authority-1-0 15:58 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-rent-checks-1-0 15:57 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-work-checks-1-0 15:57 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-disclosure-and-barring-service-digital-identity-checks-1-0 15:56 Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mhra-phase-i-accreditation-scheme 15:48 Updated page to add latest List of Phase I accredited organisations/units

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl15-6qf-sydney-wheeler-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3429mla001 15:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pr26-6ap-keepmoat-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3923mfa001 15:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip25-7ee-michael-green-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3529mma001 15:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-s-guidance 15:42 Updated section on travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela 15:35 Addition of information that the land border with Colombia will be closed during Colombian elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 15:33 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Needham Market, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2026/12), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/botswana 15:32 Addition of information about heavy rainfall between 6 and 10 March (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-t-guidance 15:16 Updated the ‘Travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:10 Friday 06 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cnc-celebrates-women-across-policing-on-international-womens-day 15:03 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/australia 14:58 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand 14:58 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 14:56 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 14:56 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/equalities-impact-assessment-10-year-health-plan-for-england 14:44 Replaced the PDF with an accessible HTML version of the EQIA. No content has been changed but some references in the PDF contained broken links, which have been fixed in the HTML.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/brunei 14:42 New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-peace-protection-and-development-in-the-drc 14:42 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/official-development-assistance-uk-integrated-security-fund-ukisf 14:41 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/company-money 14:40 Link changed from

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/share-incentive-plan-end-of-year-template 14:40 Share Incentive Plan: guidance notes has been updated to confirm that Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) are not recognised stock exchanges for the purpose of completing this end of year return.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/save-as-you-earn-end-of-year-template 14:34 Save As You Earn (SAYE): guidance notes has been updated to confirm that Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) are not recognised stock exchanges for the purpose of completing this end of year return.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/company-share-option-plan-end-of-year-return-template 14:27 Both Company Share Option Plan: guidance notes have been updated to confirm that Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) are not recognised stock exchanges for the purpose of completing this end of year return.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/profender-various-products-summary-of-product-characteristics-spc-change 14:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/iran-the-middle-east-and-uk-energy-factsheet 14:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bioestrovet-swine-00875-mgml-solution-for-injection-spc-change 14:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-if-youre-self-employed 14:08 Recorded webinar links for ‘Record keeping for the self‑employed’, ‘Car expenses for the self‑employed’, ‘Business expenses for the self‑employed’ and ‘Capital allowances for the self‑employed’ have been updated.Live webinar links for ‘Starting your online tax return’, ‘The employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The self‑employment section of your online tax return’, ‘The UK property section of your online tax return’, ‘Other income and tax reliefs on your online tax return’, ‘Finishing your online tax return’ and ‘Your Self Assessment calculation and payments’ have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 14:00 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Sunday 08 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sponsor-a-scale-up-worker 14:00 Guidance updated as detailed in first section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sponsor-a-global-business-mobility-worker 14:00 This version replaces version 11/25 (published on 11 November 2025). A full list of changes is in the document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 14:00 Licence variation effective Sunday 08 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-sponsor-a-skilled-worker 14:00 This version replaces version 11/25 (published on 11 November 2025). Details of the changes are set out within the document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-1-apply-for-a-licence 14:00 Guidance updated to clarify the burden of proof in sponsor licence decisions, including that we may take action in the event of a reasonable suspicion of non-compliance; confirm that membership of the sponsorship scheme is voluntary; introduce the term ‘eligible role’ (see the glossary for a full definition); and to make some other minor amendments and clarifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker 14:00 This version replaces version 11/25 (published on 11 November 2025). A full list of changes is in the document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-an-international-agreement-worker 14:00 Guidance updated to reflect the replacement of exempt vignettes with the digital record of exemption.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-glossary 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation