UK Government advice update diffs

2026-04-13

/government/collections/sanctions-enforcement-action 11:04 A link to a recent blog from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has been added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/relaxation-of-licensing-hours-for-the-mens-football-world-cup-2026 11:00 Added information about licensing extensions.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/business-rates-levy-and-safety-net-calculator-2024-to-2025 10:57 Updated calculator.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:56 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:56 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 10:56 Certificate of Independence application received from UPECC

News and communications

/guidance/civil-system-restoration-handling-of-contingency-work 10:51 Information on Paper-Based Withdrawals has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lists-of-recognised-non-uk-breed-societies-and-breeding-operations 10:51 Updated the list of ‘Recognised non-UK breeding societies for equine species’. Amended the supervising body and contact details for the following entries in the Austria list: Landes-Pferdezuchtverband Kärnten reg. Gen. m.b.H., Landespferdezuchtverband Salzburg eGen, Landespferdezuchtverband Steiermark eGen, Verband niederösterreichischer Pferdezüchter, and Zuchtverband Stadl-Paura.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-extending-certain-data-protection-periods-com20251020 10:46 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/strong-economic-returns-from-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-seafarer-training-support-finds-independent-report 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:28 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 10:27 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/become-a-dstl-graduate-or-student 10:19 Graduate and student placement roles now expired.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/russia 10:18 Additional information for dual British-Russian nationals (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ex-lcf-ceo-and-wife-admit-to-multiple-breaches-of-court-order 10:16 Sentencing date updated.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mali 10:10 Removal of information about risks of terrorism (‘Warning and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 10:05 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/closed-loop-ground-source-heating-and-cooling-systems-when-you-need-a-permit 10:04 Updated the ‘Standard rules permits for new systems’ section to link to the consultation response about proposed standard rules permits for cemetery developments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protecting-groundwater-from-human-burials 10:04 Updated the ‘Standard rules permits for medium risk cemeteries’ section to link to the consultation response about proposed standard rules permits for cemetery developments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 10:03 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/environmental-permitting-standard-rules-consultation-number-30 10:03 Added the consultation response document.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/offender-management-psychology-risk-assessment-reports 10:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/enrichment-expansion-programme-delivery-partner-grant-competition 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/report-042026-derailment-at-denbigh-hall-south-junction 09:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme-funding-rounds 09:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/free-travel-and-new-routes-governments-bus-revolution-hits-another-gear 09:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-approved-eu-extended-breeding-programmes 09:39 Updated the List of UK-approved EU extended breeding programmes. Moved ‘Irish Aubrac’ and ‘Kerry Cattle’ entries from the list of UK-approved EU extended breeding programmes to the list of UK government-approved EU extended breeding programmes (Northern Ireland only).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 09:33 River closure notice added for Tuesday 14 April 2026, 8am to 1pm. Bell Weir Lock will be closed to navigation to facilitate crane barge movements as part of weir refurbishment works.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-evidence-to-support-your-child-benefit-application 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/updating-the-minimum-emission-standard-for-new-road-vehicles 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/bell-weir-refurbishment-2026-river-closure-notice 09:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-effects-of-air-pollution 09:29 Added a colour image of the Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI) scale to the HTML attachment called ‘Using the Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI)’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:18 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 13 April 2026. Change to Osney reach.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 09:14 Updated the list of confined establishments in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pneumococcal-vaccination-for-older-adults-and-for-individuals-in-a-clinical-risk-group-information-for-healthcare-practitioners 09:13 V1.1 update to guidance on PCV13 given in error to those aged 2 years and above, clarification of PCV21 antigen content.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 09:01 Planned downtime from 6:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 15 April 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 08:25 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 20 to 24 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 08:22 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 13 to 17 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/framework-service-level-agreement 07:00 The ‘Framework Service Level Agreement’ has been updated as it has been revised in collaboration with stakeholders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/great-british-energy-nuclear-and-rolls-royce-smr-sign-contract 06:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/amending-deeds-that-effect-dispositions-of-registered-land-pg68 06:00 Section 4.3.2 has been amended to clarify that the words of grant/reservation should be contained in the deed of variation where the effect of the deed is to grant or reserve additional easements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-land-charges-registers-and-agricultural-credits-register-registration-official-search-office-copy-and-cancellation-pg63 06:00 Section 3.4 has been amended to clarify that Land Charges searches can only be conducted from 1855 onwards.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/health-secretary-statement-on-end-of-bma-resident-doctor-strikes 06:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/registration-and-approval-of-excise-goods-held-in-duty-suspension-excise-notice-196 00:15 We have updated Section 4.10 to advise that UK geographical indication (GI) spirit drink producers may need to update their verification under the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme following changes to approved premises.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-a-uk-vat-number-service-availability-and-issues 00:15 A service issue message to confirm that new VAT registrations may not appear on the ‘Check a UK VAT number’ service from 9am on Monday 20 April 2026 to 5pm on Friday 24 April 2026 has been added. You will still able to use the service during this time to check a UK VAT number.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/our-place-to-give-a-roadmap-towards-growing-place-based-philanthropy 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/unpaid-carers-impacted-by-unclear-guidance-to-have-debts-cancelled 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-to-unlock-philanthropic-investment-into-englands-most-disadvantaged-communities 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-12

/government/news/government-scraps-high-sugar-food-from-school-menus 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-macron-of-france-12-april-2026 20:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/the-aaib-has-sent-a-team-to-manchester 19:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/letter-to-bma-resident-doctors-committee 12:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:45 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 12 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-sultan-of-oman-12-april-2026 10:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/iconic-golden-eagles-to-make-comeback-in-england 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-04-11

/government/news/nhs-experts-deployed-to-tackle-corridor-care 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/minister-for-armed-forces-speech-at-the-london-defence-conference 18:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:41 Marlow Lock is closed until further notice. Contractors due on site Sunday 12 April 2026. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:33 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Market Rasen, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire.A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

News and communications

/government/news/space-worms-uk-scientists-launch-microscopic-crew-into-orbit-to-support-future-moon-missions 13:12 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:30 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 11 April 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-04-10

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-sharif-of-pakistan-10-april-2026 20:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/letter-from-the-security-minister-to-the-interim-independent-prevent-commissioner 17:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/access-consortium-promise-pilot-pathway 17:01 Refreshed Operational Procedure link with latest version.

News and communications

/guidance/register-medical-devices-to-place-on-the-market 17:00 Updated DORS Attributes list (in Information required when registering your devices with the MHRA section),to reflect removal of fees to update organisation name and address and upload new Letter of Designation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-civil-society-resilience-infrastructure-fund 16:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/united-utilities-guilty-plea-to-action-that-led-to-fish-deaths 16:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/defence-serious-crime-unit-dscu 16:24 The phone number for the Service Police Crime Bureau has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 16:21 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-approves-olezarsen-tryngolza-for-the-treatment-of-familial-chylomicronemia-syndrome 15:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/removal-from-association-and-temporary-confinement 15:43 Update to level of authority needed when downgrading an individual from temporary confinement to removal from association.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-the-amir-of-qatar-sheikh-bin-hamad-al-thani-and-prime-minister-sheikh-mohammed-bin-abdulrahman-of-qatar-10-april-2026 15:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/the-reserve-forces-and-cadets-association-for-wales 15:18 Update of the Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit Awards article with 2027 and 2028 dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-cqc-regulation-9a-visiting-and-accompanying-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices-easy-read 15:13 Added outcome to call for evidence.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain 15:12 Updated information on leaving Bahrain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-with-vat-place-of-supply-of-services-in-the-oil-and-gas-sector-gfc18 15:06 This update makes small wording changes to improve clarity and consistency, including clearer references to case law and revised definitions of single and multiple supplies. It also adds links to relevant HMRC guidance to better explain the policy position and support how it should be applied in practice.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:01 Friday 10 April 2026 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-land-compensation-manual 14:59 Added reference to the changes to legislation that have not yet been reflected in the guidance relating to hope value, Certificates of Appropriate Alternative Development (CAAD) and statutory loss payments.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 14:58 Swindon Borough Council joined the Local Land Charges register on April 10 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preston-guidance-march-2026 14:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/insolvency-practitioner-bulletin-1-2026-economic-crime-levy-insolvency-process 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn9-9dn-lewes-district-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3723mla001 14:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-an-entity-liable-for-the-economic-crime-levy-has-become-insolvent 14:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs7-9yu-prestige-developments-bristol-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3425mta001 14:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/part-1-claim-a63-castle-street-improvement-scheme 14:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 14:28 Updated Dartmoor firing times with May dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/enforcement-appeal-changes-coming-soon 14:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 14:24 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:22 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7151

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:22 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2731

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-city-of-culture-2029-full-application-guidance 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-derbyshire-peak-district 14:00 Update to Project Gigabit network build contract – Derbyshire Peak District April 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-inshore-and-offshore-marine-plan-areas-statement-of-public-participation 13:57 Updated – East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas – Statement of Public Participation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-circulars-affecting-guidance-manuals 13:57 Added A5/2026 to HB circulars affecting guidance manuals BP1, BP2, BW1 and BW2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/senegal-tax-treaties 13:33 Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2015 UK-Senegal Double Taxation Convention – in force has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes-privacy-notice 13:33 Privacy notice updated to reflect change in delivery partner from Gemserv to Talan, and change from RSM to Economic Research Services Limited t/a Fortia Insight.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-in-to-your-hmrc-business-tax-account 13:07 Vaping Products Duty (VPD) has been added to the list of services you can use from the business tax account.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-jack-shepherd 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/public-appointments 12:57 Updated the section: Payment and expenses

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-research-reports-style-guide 12:53 Research Report guidance and template updated to reflect updated accessibility guidelines and publishing best practice.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/access-dstls-published-research 12:30 New published research added to 2026 and 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-funding-to-expand-specialist-patrols 12:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/his-majestys-lord-lieutenant-certificates-of-merit-awards-2027-to-2028 12:14 Updating the dates of the upcoming Lord Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards for 2027 and 2028.

News and communications

/government/publications/grounds-for-possession-tenant-guidance 12:00 Grounds for possession information for tenants is now available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grounds-for-possession-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents 12:00 Updated with information on social housing tenancies provided by Private Registered Providers (PRPs).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-renters-rights-act-social-housing 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 11:55 New opinion 06/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-standards-def-stan-972-amendments 11:55 Issue 2 of Def Stan 00-972 has been released as of 14 February 2026 with a full review of all 13 chapters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-laws-to-crackdown-on-harmful-pornography 11:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/approved-offshore-reporting-funds 11:39 The list of reporting funds has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-very-high-deficit-intervention 11:39 Corrected the additional payment made from DfE to Hillingdon in 2022 to 2023 financial year from 11.04 million to 11.40 million.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukef-secures-128-million-submarine-rescue-deals-with-indonesia-boosting-british-industry 11:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/learning-from-dcms-support-to-the-voluntary-and-community-sector-emergencies-partnership 11:16 The DCMS grant figure has increased to £3.1 million and extended to September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulation-151-of-the-ecodesign-for-energy-related-products-and-energy-information-household-tumble-dryers-regulations-2026-clarification-note 11:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/zimbabwe-knowledge-base-profile 11:13 Parental responsibility section added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon 11:12 FCDO now advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Lebanon. Updated information about conflict affecting Lebanon (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uganda-knowledge-base-profile 11:12 Section on parental responsibility added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/syria-knowledge-base-profile 11:11 Section on parental responsibility added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jamaica-knowledge-base-profile 11:10 Parental responsibility section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iraq-knowledge-base-profile 11:08 Information about parental responsibility updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/italy-knowledge-base-profile 11:08 Name alignment section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/greece-knowledge-base-profile 11:05 Name alignment section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/czechia-knowledge-base-profile 11:03 Names section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-elizabeth-emblem-application-guidance-and-eligibility 10:55 Replaced the document: Application form for The Elizabeth Emblem

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/france 10:39 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 10:35 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sweden 10:35 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia 10:34 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/slovenia 10:34 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 10:33 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/poland 10:33 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/romania 10:33 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/germany 10:32 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/norway 10:32 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/estonia 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/finland 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/greece 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/hungary 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iceland 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/latvia 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/liechtenstein 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/malta 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands 10:29 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:29 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:29 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/denmark 10:27 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vacancy-inspector-of-air-accidents-engineering-closing-3-may-2026 10:27 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria 10:26 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/croatia 10:26 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/czechia 10:26 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/austria 10:25 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 10:25 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland 10:24 Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/direct-earnings-attachment-an-employers-guide 10:02 Published a revised version of the Direct Earnings Attachment: Employer Declaration form, and published a Welsh‑language version of the form for the first time.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/anniversary-statement-bristell-ng5-speed-wing-g-cmsm 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/two-new-appointments-to-uk-sea-fish-industry-authority-board 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 09:58 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-start-up-to-supply-interceptor-missiles-to-uk-military-and-gulf-partners 09:57 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/directory-of-legal-aid-providers 09:54 Directory updated with data as at 18 March 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/eu-entryexit-system 09:51 Updated the sections:Intro textIf you are travelling to the Schengen areaHow EES affects travel to the Schengen areaTravelling by ship cruises

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 09:51 Added 2 new events: Beyond the Bark and Timber and Getting trees in the ground.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ccus-east-coast-cluster-npt-pathfinder-selection-process 09:43 Published the initial cost assessment forms (annex B).

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-3-april-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/commissioners-end-of-tenure-letter 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-a-building-assessment-certificate 08:44 To update the fee for the year starting April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 08:44 2026 summary Octopus & Shellfish Infographic updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-ske-course-directory 08:43 Updated the course length for University of Sussex and University of Chichester directory entries.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 08:38 Information about ‘Company Tax Return – Participator loans repayment check’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-employing-people 00:15 A live webinar for ‘Employers – what’s new for 2026 to 2027’ has been removed and a recorded webinar has been added in the Payroll section

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/possession-of-radiofrequency-jammers-and-the-relevant-legal-framework 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-considers-ban-on-owning-signal-jamming-devices-used-by-car-thieves-and-shoplifters 00:01 First published.

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/government/news/local-museums-receive-4-million-to-improve-accessibility-to-arts-and-culture 00:01 First published.

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/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-mansion-house-address-to-city-of-london-2026 23:25 First published.

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/government/news/readout-of-pm-meeting-with-president-of-the-uae-9-april-2026 22:52 First published.

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/government/news/pm-meeting-with-king-and-prime-minister-of-bahrain-9-april-2026 22:51 First published.

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/government/news/threatened-species-set-for-major-funding-boost 22:30 First published.

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/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-9-april-2026 21:31 First published.

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/government/speeches/we-continue-to-call-on-kosovo-and-serbia-to-resolve-outstanding-disagreements-through-the-eu-facilitated-dialogue-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-coun 18:04 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/industrial-strategy-quarterly-update-january-to-march-2026 18:00 First published.

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/government/news/business-secretary-champions-flagship-investment-in-uks-largest-gigafactory 18:00 First published.

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/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-8-april-2026 17:17 Following publication, Australia, Estonia, Latvia and Portugal confirmed they also joined this joint leaders’ statement.

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/government/publications/grant-agreement-examples-for-the-social-and-affordable-homes-programme-2026-to-2036 17:06 Attachment title error amended alongside reordering of list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/natural-mineral-water-how-to-produce-and-label-in-england 16:59 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements and the permitted treatments.

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/government/news/government-chemist-conference-23-24-june-2026-registration-open 16:58 First published.

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/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:54 Emergency Lock Closure added – Shiplake Lock (Thursday 9 April 2026 until further notice).

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/government/publications/shiplake-lock-repair-works-2026-river-closure-notice 16:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/spring-water-rules-for-local-authorities 16:46 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements, transportation rules, and microbiological requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/natural-mineral-water-rules-for-local-authorities 16:46 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements and the permitted treatments.

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/government/news/appointments-to-the-animals-in-science-committee-april-2026 16:31 First published.

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/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 16:30 Seizure for April 2026 added.

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/government/publications/privacy-information-relating-to-honours-nominations 16:23 Updated the address for the Honours Secretariat

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/government/publications/min-732-mf-amendment-1-guidance-for-shipowners-fishing-vessel-owners-seafarers-and-fishers-affected-by-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east 16:22 First published.

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/guidance/spring-water-how-to-produce-and-label 16:16 Amended the guidance on bottling requirements and microbiological requirements.

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/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 15:48 Updated to fix broken link to Statistical Considerations PDF

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/government/publications/uk-offices-community-and-common-transit 15:48 The file ‘List of Community and Common Transit UK offices’ has been updated.

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/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 15:39 MCA Approved Training provider list updated x 46

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/government/news/knife-homicides-down-27-after-63000-knives-taken-off-streets--2 15:38 First published.

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