UK Government advice update diffs

2026-03-16

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 19:14 Latest update added.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 19:11 Updated information on protests (See ‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 18:57 Updated information about registering your presence (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 18:54 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/resolution-1540-remains-as-important-to-international-security-today-as-when-it-was-negotiated-over-twenty-years-ago-uk-statement-at-the-un-security 18:27 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 18:26 Added OVS note 2026/17: Suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Greece.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-property-agency-appoints-new-chief-investment-officer 17:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:15 List of ceased and suspended ACSPs updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/welfare-state-to-working-state 17:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 17:14 Updated list of ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/endorsing-bodies-innovator-founder-and-scale-up-visas 17:09 Specified that the Global Entrepreneurs Programme (GEP) can only issue endorsements for the Innovator Founder visa.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adoption 17:03 Guidance updated with a new section to tell examiners what documents they need to establish BSUKC nationality for UK adoptions between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 1982; references to Child Protection and Safeguarding team (CPST) changed to Public Protection Specialist Safeguarding team (PP SST), following a team name change; new subsection, ‘Adoptions: Magdalene Laundries’ added; ‘How to establish nationality through an overseas adoption’ section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/detainee-escort-records 16:58 Updated the guidance to reflect terminology changes and the addition of a paragraph outlining the Reporting and Offender Management (ROM) system process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-email-the-asylum-central-communications-hub 16:50 Removed the section on ‘GDPR verification process’, which no longer applies. Added guidance on proving a change in address or contact details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:43 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2854

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-item-4-general-debate 16:39 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:36 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2752

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250148-the-landing-ground-floor-cafe-125-redcliff-street-bristol-bs1-6hu 16:34 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:33 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2585

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 16:32 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2462

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 16:32 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3195

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-rachel-reeves-meeting-with-tanaiste-simon-harris 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/long-term-defence-commitment-in-scotland-helps-secure-jobs-and-billions-in-export-deals 16:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/yo32-9su-redrow-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3725mda001 16:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de72-2hp-winvic-construction-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3225mna001 16:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ol16-1dg-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3644kza001 16:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ln8-3yr-wold-view-leisure-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3225mha001 16:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/army-announces-three-senior-leadership-appointments 16:15 First published. /government/news/uk-and-germany-meet-to-advance-deep-precision-strike-missile-programme-to-boost-national-security 16:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ls25-5jf-karen-newbon-and-nigel-newbon-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3729mma001 16:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/me18-8jp-chf-sustainability-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqb3291vuv002 16:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-is-steadfast-in-its-support-of-unamas-work-in-afghanistan-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 16:07 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/tr4-8ss-millpool-property-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3925mea001 16:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/five-eyes-science-and-technology 16:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 16:01 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/turing-scheme-apply-for-funding-for-international-placements 16:01 Updated as applications for the Turing Scheme are now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/turing-scheme-international-placements-2026-to-2027 16:01 Updated as Turing Scheme applications are now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 16:01 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/get-more-help-to-apply-for-medicines-integrated-scientific-advice-isa 16:00 Changes made to update the document Scientific Advice (ISA) service application questions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b76-0df-balfour-beatty-group-limited-plus-other-companies-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3829mwa001 15:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex13-5rl-gail-mistlin-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3425mja001 15:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ballot-box-partition-tariff-notice-4 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 15:36 Updated timescales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/financial-ombudsman-service-reform-to-deliver-fast-and-impartial-complaint-resolution 15:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/civil-system-restoration-handling-of-contingency-work 15:24 Information under Paper-Based Claims has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 15:22 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/commonwealth-foreign-affairs-ministers-meeting-2026 15:22 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-plant-varieties-act-amendment-regulations-2026 15:21 Added the laid and sifted versions of the The Plant Varieties Act (Amendment) Regulations 2026 ‘Statutory Instrument (SI)’ and ‘Explanatory Memorandum (EM)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 15:20 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:15 Monday 16 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/britain-to-lead-fusion-energy-race-to-deliver-energy-security 15:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/govuk-id-check-app-accessibility-statement 15:12 Added an issue that may affect iOS users who change the font size on their device.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/angiolini-inquiry-the-carrick-case-terms-of-reference 15:06 Amended version of terms of reference published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/5-trustees-appointed-to-the-national-portrait-gallery-board 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident 14:54 Information under Monthly Claim Submissions, has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ilios-appointment-speeds-delivery-of-step-fusion-at-west-burton 14:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mca-previously-approved-doctors 14:45 Added Dr Anderson from Shetland and Dr Hounsome from Cornwall.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 14:44 Removed Dr Anderson from Shetland in Scotland and Dr Hounsome in Cornwall.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-539-m-amendment-4-carriage-of-the-code-of-safe-working-practices 14:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 14:34 Removed the downtime information for 11 March as this date has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rules-and-practice-directions-2020 14:32 Criminal Practice Directions 2023 and Index updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/intrastat-is2-service-availability-and-issues 14:30 Planned downtime from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 14:23 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cervical-screening-invitations 14:16 Updated English and translated versions with new text on cervical cancer symptoms.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/connected-applications-caseworker-guidance 14:08 Updated guidance with multiple changes. Details of the changes can be found in ‘Changes from last version of this guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-minimum-wage-and-national-living-wage-low-pay-commission-remit-2026 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/wales-public-access-to-military-areas 13:59 Wording changed at Access restrictions for Sennybridge Training Area to:Access restrictions Sennybridge Training Area is subject to the Sennybridge Training Area Byelaws 1974.When the training area is being used for military activities, the red flags (day) or red lights (night) are displayed. Access restrictions apply

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/global-fraud-summit-keynote-speech 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-dprk-ballistic-missile-launches-14-march 13:37 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-joint-interactive-dialogue-on-iran 13:23 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/gigabit-broadband-voucher-scheme-information 13:22 Link to Gigabit Broadband Availability Checker added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 13:14 All crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lesbian-gay-and-bisexual-detainees 13:10 Updated to remove annual self-audit line, change terminology from ‘centre supplier’ to ‘Contracted Service Provider’ (CSP) and update the support details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-search-and-rescue-base-for-hm-coastguards-rescue-helicopter 13:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-carney-of-canada-16-march-2026 13:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/consistent-financial-reporting-framework-cfr 13:00 Added the ‘Consistent financial reporting framework for 2026 to 2027’ and updated archive links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/colombia-country-policy-and-information-notes 13:00 Published the country policy and information note: armed groups and criminal gangs, Colombia, March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/boatmasters-approved-training-providers-atp 12:59 Updated BML Fire Safety listing.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/evaluation-of-the-renters-rights-act-privacy-notice 12:56 Updated section 2 of the privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-remarks-16-march-2026 12:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 12:44 Updated the table of key dates

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukaea-eni-tritium-loop-facility-expands-international-partnership 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2026 12:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mousehole-school-marks-flood-protection-upgrade 12:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/45m-for-uks-first-ai-supercomputer-to-accelerate-fusion-energy 12:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-legal-cost-framework 12:08 The contact name and email have changed for the Simons Muirhead Burton law firm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gender-recognition-certificate-list-of-medical-practitioners-in-gender-dysphoria 12:03 Removed a specialist from the list. Added a new specialist to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-new-rules-on-or-before-5-april-2026-for-paying-voluntary-national-insurance-for-time-abroad 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-fusion-strategy-2026 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions-for-periods-abroad-from-6-april-2026 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-announces-emergency-humanitarian-response-funding-for-lebanon 11:55 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/regulator-investigates-animal-rescue-charity-over-potential-misuse-of-charitable-funds 11:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 11:49 Updated the guide for employers by added a line stating that reimbursement cannot be guaranteed; that the funding pots for the LDSS and for Oliver’s Training are both limited; and that ASC employers are encouraged to submit their claims as soon as they have the evidence. Also added a line outlining how employers are required to keep the relevant ASC Workforce Data Set records up to date when submitting claims on behalf of one or more corporate subsidiaries. Updated ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’ with the latest available courses.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-grant-determination-2025-to-2026 11:49 Updated to add a line to section ‘1. Adult social care employer (the recipient)’ in ‘Definition of terms’ outlining how employers are required to keep the relevant ASC Workforce Data Set records up to date, when submitting claims on behalf of one or more corporate subsidiaries. Also added a line to both section ‘9. Senior responsible officer’ in ‘Definition of terms’ and section 7. ‘Declaration requirements’ of ‘Grant conditions’ stating that when a new SRO joins a claimant organisation, they are required to re-sign the grant determination letter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-for-newly-qualified-social-workers-a-guide-for-employers 11:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-grant-determination-2026-to-2027 11:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hillsborough-law-bill 11:43 Welsh translations of 3 factsheets added: Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Taflen Ffeithiau Cydraddoldeb Arfau, Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Mesurau Camymddwyn mewn Swydd Gyhoeddus, Taflen Ffeithiau – Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Mesurau Dyletswydd Gonestrwydd.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/user-led-organisation-training-fund-a-guide-for-claimants 11:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/user-led-organisation-training-fund-grant-determination-2026-to-2027 11:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/over-50-million-to-help-families-struggling-with-soaring-heating-oil-costs 11:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/seasonal-work-on-farms-guidance-for-workers 11:17 Updated guidance and information for workers looking for seasonal work on farms.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/conformity-assessment-and-accreditation 11:08 Minor updates to text, including in relation to CE marking.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-tachograph-centre-special-notice-01-25 11:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/foston-hall-prison 10:57 Updated information under Gifts and parcels section.Non-emergency (Safer Custody) phone number updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pa3-woodland-management-plan-2026 10:54 Section 3.1 of the Applicant’s guide: PA3 Woodland management plan 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/aq2-low-ammonia-emission-flooring-for-livestock-buildings 10:53 Guidance updated under ‘Evidence you must keep’ heading: you must keep and provide with your claim photographs of the site during the different stages of construction or contracts, invoices or other documents confirming the technical specification for the completed works.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-land-registry-estimated-completion-timeframes 10:45 Updated with March 2026 processing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:44 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 16 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Buscot, Rushey and Shifford

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-hmrc-can-publish-for-misconduct-by-a-tax-adviser 10:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-hmrc-deals-with-tax-adviser-sanctionable-conduct 10:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-funding-boost-to-divert-women-from-a-life-of-crime 10:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/a-safe-informed-digital-nation 10:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/kosovo-list-of-medical-facilitiespractitioners 10:26 This information has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 10:24 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-on-companies-house-webfiling-security-issue 10:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/government-financial-reporting-manual-application-guidance 10:17 IFRS 16 Leases guidance updated as a result of the budgeting change for 2026-27.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gambling-tax-service-availability-and-issues 10:13 Planned downtime from 7pm to 11pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:08 Planned downtime from 5:45pm on Monday 16 March 2026 to 7:15am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 10:07 Planned downtime from 5:45pm on Monday 16 March 2026 to 7:15am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/strengthening-uk-turkmenistan-co-operation-on-climate-finance 10:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 10:01 Update to the meeting videos and notes section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/land-value-estimates-for-policy-appraisal-2023 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-nicaragua 09:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/jailed-fraudster-ordered-to-hand-back-more-than-120000-after-securing-covid-loans-in-his-wifes-name 09:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 09:43 Information about the ‘Creative industries tax reliefs’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-1-phonics-screening-check-administration-guidance 09:30 Guidance has been updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/river-arun-internal-drainage-district-idd 09:28 Added River Arun: section 48 notice – year ending 31 March 2027

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dispatch-of-exam-scripts-yellow-label-service 09:28 As Parcelforce is working towards a new combined parcel network with Royal Mail, awarding organisations are working to align their IT systems with new Parcelforce systems by the end of July 2026. There will be temporary collection arrangements in place from April to July 2026, before reverting to the standard arrangements from August 2026. We updated the ‘Dispatch of exam scripts’ guidance, ‘Secure delivery of exam scripts’ guidance and ‘Dispatch log’ to reflect the latest arrangements. We also removed the separate YLS checklist and instead included important information from this in the ‘Dispatch of exam scripts’ guidance. All guidance on this page now includes the latest advice, links and contacts.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-the-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea 09:16 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/major-employment-drive-to-help-unlock-200000-new-jobs-and-apprenticeships-for-next-generation 09:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 09:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 09:03 Crawfish Workshop Notes 17.02.26 added.

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 35 schemes added, 9 schemes removed and 2 schemes amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 16 March 2026

News and communications

/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-grant-funding-agreement-and-terms-and-conditions 09:00 Added new terms of conditions commencing from 16 March 2026. For agreements made after this date, all susceptible material must be included in felling applications unless otherwise agreed with the Forestry Commission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/fs-sector-strategy-review-of-the-financial-ombudsman-service 09:00 Consultation response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/factors-guidance-hub 08:10 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-market-rent-determination 08:00 Added a link to the new live service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/windrush-scheme 08:00 Minor changes reflecting changes to the Windrush Scheme guidance and application form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/acquisition-of-land-by-general-vesting-declaration 06:00 The guide has been amended to take into account changes made by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and Compulsory Purchase of Land (Vesting Declarations) (England) Regulations 2017 as amended by the Compulsory Purchase of Land (Vesting Declarations) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/requisition-and-cancellation-procedures 06:00 Section 2 has been amended to provide greater clarity around the available options for responding to a requisition where documents are required to be submitted.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-kazakhstan 00:01 Added test fees.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/windrush-scheme-casework-guidance 00:01 Guidance has been updated to reflect that from 26 February 2026 certificates of entitlement are issued in digital form and other minor changes have been made throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/secretary-of-state-northern-ireland-minister-to-attend-annual-st-patricks-day-events-in-united-states 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-15

/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-situation-in-lebanon--2 23:02 Added translation

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-carney-of-canada-15-march-2026 20:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-15-march-2026 20:35 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 15:34 Updated information about registering your presence

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 15:04 Updated information about exit permits (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:18 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 15 March 2026. Changes to following reaches – Sunbury and Molesey.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iraq 10:02 Updated information about regional escalation and new information about drones (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/police-style-powers-handed-to-environment-officers-as-part-of-plans-to-bring-down-waste-criminals 09:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-to-go-further-and-faster-in-becoming-energy-secure 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-14

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 22:30 Planned service downtime for Monday 16 March and Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 1 April 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cma-response-to-the-chancellor-on-pricing-pressures-and-competition 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 11:01 Updated information about regional escalation, including possible fuel shortages and transport disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:56 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 14 March 2026. Changes to the following reaches: Pinkhill, Cookham and Old Windsor.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/qatar 10:01 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 10:01 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 10:00 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates 10:00 Updated information about regional escalation and information about risks from posting online (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait 10:00 Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/oman 10:00 Updated information to exercise caution due to the regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/litter-louts-face-losing-their-driving-licences 08:15 First published.

News and communications

2026-03-13

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 22:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7147

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 22:25 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2727

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 21:23 New information on protests (See “Warnings and Insurance” page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correspondence-from-the-independent-adviser-on-ministerial-standards-to-alex-burghart-mp 18:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-ireland-agree-updated-memorandum-of-understanding-on-bilateral-defence-cooperation 17:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 17:02 Images and videos – Updated the guidance on lead images in news articles. Users can now choose whether to replace the default lead image even when they have uploaded their own images.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/images-and-videos 17:02 Updated the guidance on lead images in news articles. Users can now choose whether to replace the default lead image even when they have uploaded their own images.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 16:52 Added OVS note number 2026/16: Insertion of a closing date in Cyprus’ entry in the ‘fresh meat of ungulates’ list following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-someone-dies-in-the-usa 16:48 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/second-arrest-made-as-liverpool-waste-investigation-continues 16:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 16:41 River Thames: current conditions updated for 13 March 2025. Changes to following reaches – Goring, Whitchurch, Hurley, Temple, Boveney, Bell Weir and Chertsey.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/afghanistan-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 16:35 Made 22 variations under the Afghanistan sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turks-and-caicos-islands 16:34 Updated information about passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 16:33 Updated widening the pool event to indicate the event is now over and meeting materials are available on request

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Updated page, added 13 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-essentials-scheme-overview 16:20 Updated information on Cyber Essentials to reflect the current Cyber Essentials campaign. Added link to the ‘30 minutes free with a Cyber Advisor’ offer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/rule-of-law-powering-business-success-investment-and-innovation 16:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/industrial-strategy-prospectus 16:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/undercover-cops-boosted-across-9-more-forces 15:51 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:49 Contact dates for ‘Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) research’ has been extended to 25 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/south-west-water-pleads-guilty-to-six-years-of-pollutions 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 15:37 Octopus & Shellfish Infographic updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fhi-online 15:33 Removed relaunch text and replaced with details of upcoming temporary outage

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme 15:32 Dartmoor April firing times updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/building-safety-newsletter 15:23 Added February newsletter.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:20 Friday 13 March 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/charity-campaigning-during-senedd-and-local-elections 15:18 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sk15-2qa-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3146kha001 15:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr10-9ar-ryan-tattersall-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3328mua001 15:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca15-6rg-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprab3644kfa001 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr10-9ar-ryan-tattersall-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3028mqa001 15:16 First published.

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/government/publications/ba3-5bb-andrew-north-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbp3228mva001 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch49-8jd-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3146kka001 15:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation