UK Government advice update diffs

2023-12-06

/government/news/response-to-news-reports-on-workplace-culture-at-sellafield 18:37 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/guyana 18:32 Latest update: Information about political tensions on the Venezuela/Guyana border (see ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/g7-leaders-statement-6-december-2023 18:26 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:55 Teddington Barge Lock power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding. We will update this webpage when power is available again.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bill-to-make-clear-rwanda-is-a-safe-country-and-stop-the-boats 17:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/reasonable-steps-to-be-taken-by-a-trade-union-code-of-practice 17:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/china-country-policy-and-information-notes 17:33 Updated the information on Falun Gong.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/countryside-stewardship-terms-and-conditions-and-rules-for-agreement-holders-from-1-january-2024 17:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cross-compliance 17:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-agreements-modified-terms-and-conditions 17:30 Amended the terms and conditions to account for cross compliance ending at midnight on 31 December 2023. And removed Section 3.4 which referred to cross compliance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/environmental-stewardship-terms-and-conditions-and-rules-for-existing-agreement-holders-from-1-january-2024 17:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/woodland-tree-health-grants-2023-countryside-stewardship 17:30 Due to cross compliance ending, updated references in the Woodland Tree Health grants 2023 agreement holder’s guide and the applicant’s guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/woodland-management-plan-grants-2023-countryside-stewardship 17:30 Due to cross compliance ending, updated references in the Woodland Management Plan grants 2023 agreement holder’s guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/higher-tier-grants-2023-countryside-stewardship 17:30 Due to cross compliance ending, updated references in the Higher Tier grants 2023 agreement holder’s guide and the applicant’s guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mid-tier-grants-and-wildlife-offers-2023-countryside-stewardship 17:30 Due to cross compliance ending, updated references in the Mid Tier grants and Wildlife Offers 2023 agreement holder’s guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notification-of-removal-directions-to-detainees 17:30 This DSO replaces DSO 3/2014 and has been substantively updated to reflect changes in requirements to notice periods and management of judicial reviews in active removal cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-to-protect-care-home-hospital-and-hospice-visiting 17:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/transfer-advanced-learner-loans-to-lifelong-learning-entitlement 17:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tony-eastaugh-appointed-biometrics-and-surveillance-camera-commissioner 17:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-thanks-official-partners-for-cop28 16:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/hillsborough-charter-is-legacy-of-victims-families 16:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-and-asylum-daily-court-lists 16:30 Updated 6 December

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safety-of-rwanda-asylum-and-immigration-draft-bill 16:27 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/company-restoration-guide 16:25 Document has been amended on 6 December 2023 with updated contact details, addresses and various other information throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/habitats-regulations-assessments-protecting-a-european-site 16:23 Updated information on Impact Risk Zones for sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/russia-is-diminished-in-the-eyes-of-the-international-community-through-its-own-actions-uk-statement-to-the-osce 16:23 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/developers-get-environmental-advice-on-your-planning-proposals 16:21 Updated information on Impact Risk Zones for sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/construction-near-protected-areas-and-wildlife 16:20 Updated information on Impact Risk Zones for sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/protected-sites-and-areas-how-to-review-planning-applications 16:18 Updated information on Impact Risk Zones for sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-planning-authorities-get-environmental-advice 16:17 Updated information on Impact Risk Zones for sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/natural-mineral-waters-lists-of-recognised-products 16:16 Added Pelisterka to the list of non-UK natural mineral waters recognised by Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/assessment-component-files-2024 16:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/survey-methods-and-technical-details 16:11 Technical report updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/russia-has-not-broken-the-spirit-of-the-ukrainian-people-nor-our-determination-to-support-them-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/coal-authority-non-commercial-use-licence 16:05 New Coal Authority Non-Commercial Use Licence document added that includes Schedule 2 to cover derived data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ayrton-fund 16:00 Updated to include information about the new Explorer Tool.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated 6 December

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/zambia 15:49 This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/iagci-invites-tenders-to-evaluate-home-office-country-information-products-on-bangladesh-the-philippines-and-georgia 15:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:44 Spreadsheets updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique 15:42 Information on a re-run of elections in some areas, there is the potential for protests (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/find-out-how-the-levelling-up-home-building-fund-can-support-you 15:35 Added a new video and removed a quote from the V&A Homes section

News and communications

/government/publications/san-marino-tax-treaties 15:22 The 2023 UK-San Marino Double Taxation Convention – in force has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hillsborough-charter 15:21 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/pay-as-you-earn-paye-service-availability-and-issues 15:20 Planned downtime from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 9 December 2023 has been changed and is now from 8am to 7pm on Saturday 9 December 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epaye-service-availability-and-issues 15:20 Planned downtime from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 9 December 2023 has been changed and is now from 8am to 7pm on Saturday 9 December 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-e-paye-for-agents-service-availability-and-issues 15:20 Planned downtime from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 9 December 2023 has been changed and is now from 8am to 7pm on Saturday 9 December 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-assurance-process-hbap 15:15 Updated Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP): Module X: DWP Reporting Framework Instruction for further work (applicable to England only) (HTML and PDF). The main changes are to Part 1. Introduction to Further Work, and to paragraph 3.7 (Section 3. The LA’s responsibilities) in Part 1: Standard terms of engagement for Further Work.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-upcoming-releases-of-management-information-and-ad-hoc-analyses 15:05 Advance notice that a release of DWP management information about ‘sanctioned disengaged claimants, April 2019 to August 2023’ will be published on 12 December 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sy4-3ey-paul-young-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcb3954tua001 14:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:50 HRA Spreadsheet updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba9-9qw-julian-evers-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlb3252tda001 14:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts24-0rq-strabag-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzb3493vja001 14:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip24-2sa-shadwell-estate-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3654tsa001 14:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe13-4se-mr-cameron-tolley-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpb3754gba001 14:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/czech-republic-bereavement-packinformation 14:49 Information about local burial and cremation added.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip19-0lw-mr-jez-hawes-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmb3252tya001 14:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch66-8pf-boutique-hotel-group-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3425pfa001 14:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/consultation-impact-assessment-modern-leasehold-restricting-ground-rent-for-existing-leases 14:48 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/modern-leasehold-restricting-ground-rent-for-existing-leases 14:48 Added link to Welsh translation of the consultation. Added link to the consultation impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/gambling-ministers-speech-at-the-gambleaware-annual-conference 14:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/baroness-neville-rolfes-speech-to-the-london-chamber-of-commerce 14:10 Correction: removed reference to cut flowers as low-risk goods.

News and communications

/guidance/freeports 14:00 Updated HMRC Freeports induction pack to reflect tax extensions announced in Autumn Statement 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/residential-approved-chargepoint-model-list 14:00 Updated residential authorised chargepoint model list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commercial-approved-chargepoint-model-list 14:00 Updated commercial authorised chargepoint model list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sars-cov-2-genome-sequence-prevalence-and-growth-rate 14:00 Added 6 December update.

COVID-19

/government/publications/ukrwanda-agreement-for-the-provision-of-an-asylum-partnership-agreement-to-strengthen-shared-international-commitments-on-the-protection-of-refugees 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/command-papers-by-country-2013 14:00 Upload of [CS Rwanda No.1/2023]

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/government-announces-preferred-candidate-for-bbc-chair--2 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-and-account-for-your-disguised-remuneration-loan-charge 13:59 Information on where to find the latest guidance on settling disguised remuneration scheme use and paying the loan charge has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disguised-remuneration-transfer-of-liability-technical-note 13:59 Information on where to find the latest guidance on settling disguised remuneration scheme use and paying the loan charge has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 13:52 HGV applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6581

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 13:52 HGV applications and decisions for Wales release 8830

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 13:52 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2613

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 13:52 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3101

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 13:51 HGV applications and decisions for the east of England release 5460

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-firms-to-deliver-415-million-sustainable-development-scheme-in-coastal-angola 13:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-battery-strategy 13:29 Accessible version of the UK battery strategy added to document list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/coal-authority-data-use-licence 13:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/coal-authority-derived-data-licence 13:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/county-lines-programme 13:22 Updated statistics under ‘Impact’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-a-refund-of-income-tax-deducted-from-savings-and-investments 13:17 Information about Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims has been added. HMRC will accept digital signatures on the R40 print and post form.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 13:14 This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/join-or-create-a-network-for-school-business-professionals 13:04 Updated ‘Find a school business professional network’ with new contact details for Abingdon Partnership School Business Managers, Bath Education Trust, Middlesbrough School & Academies Business Managers Cluster Group, NYES School Business Manager Network, and West Sussex School Business Managers. Removed North Staffs School Business Leaders Association.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch2-4fe-united-utilities-water-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprzp3031ljv005 12:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/whiplash-reform-programme-information-and-faq 12:51 Five steps to using the online Official Injury Claim Service updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nuclear-decommissioning-authority-vacancies 12:42 Group Accountant vacancy added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cop-26-clydebank-declaration-for-green-shipping-corridors 12:36 Lithuania, the Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates added as signatories.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/collections/uk-sanctions-following-russias-invasion-of-ukraine 12:35 Updated with announcement of sanctions on military suppliers propping up Russia’s war machine.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/register-for-the-economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 12:32 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 8 December 2023 to 9am Monday 11 December 2023 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/claim-a-refund-for-the-economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 12:32 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 8 December 2023 to 9am Monday 11 December 2023 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/submit-a-return-for-the-economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 12:32 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 8 December 2023 to 9am Monday 11 December 2023 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/diy-housebuilder-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 12:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dio-fully-committed-to-training-ukraine-armed-forces 12:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-a-phone-call-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 12:27 Research on Enterprise Investment Schemes has been extended to Wednesday 31 January 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-for-plastic-packaging-tax-service-availability-and-issues 12:25 Planned downtime from 8am to 7pm on Saturday 9 December 2023 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/energy-transition-council-summary-of-8th-ministerial-dialogue 12:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/duty-of-candour-review-terms-of-reference 12:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukaea-awards-116m-for-development-of-fusion-energy-technologies 12:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/protect-your-off-road-vehicle 12:20 Updated PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/esfa-update-6-december-2023 12:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/inf106-how-to-import-a-vehicle-into-the-united-kingdom-uk 12:19 Updated PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia 12:14 Information on possible demonstrations in Addis Ababa on 10 December (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox27-7aa-viridor-oxfordshire-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprup3005ljv003 12:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/christmas-and-new-year-opening-times-at-companies-house 12:00 Guidance updated for 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ins216-how-to-apply-for-free-disabled-tax 11:58 Updated pdf.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/world-trade-organization-hong-kong-chinas-trade-policy-review-december-2023-uk-statement 11:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/cspl-submission-to-lords-communications-and-digital-committee-inquiry-on-large-language-models 11:53 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/make-changes-to-your-rural-land-maps 11:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-eems-database 11:51 OPRED@energysecurity.gov.uk updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data 11:51 OPRED@energysecurity.gov.uk updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advanced-manufacturing-plan 11:47 HTML version of the Advanced Manufacturing Plan added to document list.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/hillsborough-disaster-report-government-response 11:39 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gabon-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 11:38 Updated phone numbers for the British High Commission in Yaoundé

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/high-streets-levelled-up-with-7-million-funding-boost 11:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/georgia-country-policy-and-information-notes 11:33 Added information on sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ethical-policing-code-of-practice 11:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rapid-charging-fund 11:30 The rapid charging fund pilot is now open to motorway service areas in England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/rapid-charging-fund-scheme-design 11:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/transport-secretary-announces-70-million-boost-for-more-rapid-electric-vehicle-chargers-at-cop28 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 11:29 OPRED@energysecurity.gov.uk updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/company-names-tribunal-defended-decisions 11:24 Decision O/1107/23 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/enter-our-competition-to-be-an-ambassador-for-a-day-2024 11:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dn15-0dh-ellgia-limited-environmental-permit-application-re-advertisement-eprwp3397fzc007 11:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/company-names-tribunal-decision-meta-platforms-incorporated-ltd 11:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/defence-business-services-festive-opening-hours-for-customers 11:09 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-get-a-licence-for-a-burial-at-sea-in-england 11:08 Updated guidance

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/moldova 11:05 Information that child surrogacy is strictly prohibited in Moldova (‘Local laws and customs’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-pine-trees-to-restore-dunes-or-protect-river-banks-rps-236 11:04 Clarified when this regulatory position statement applies. Updated the next review date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-belarus 11:03 HM Treasury Notice, Belarus, 06/12/2023 added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 11:03 HM Treasury Notice, Belarus, 06/12/2023 addedHM Treasury Notice, Russia, 06/12/2023 added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-ukraine-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity 11:03 HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 06/12/2023 added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-hits-military-suppliers-propping-up-russias-war-machine 11:03 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:00 Added 45 new designations under the Russia sanctions regime and 1 under the Belarus sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/iati-organisation-identifiers-for-uk-government-organisations 10:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:54 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 6 December 2023. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:48 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:47 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 10:43 OPRED@energysecurity.gov.uk updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/private-residence-relief-hs283-self-assessment-helpsheet 10:41 Example 3 ‘Period of ownership’ and example 5 ‘Period of absence’ have been updated as a result of a tribunal case ‘Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Gerald Lee and Sarah Lee (2023)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/private-telecommunications-networks-call-for-information 10:38 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ip6-0je-suez-recycling-and-recovery-suffolk-ltd-environmental-permit-issued-eprwp3438hzv008 10:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 10:29 Removed Digital Innovators from the ‘Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/response-to-news-reports-on-nuclear-safety-and-workplace-culture-at-sellafield 10:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 10:27 Added MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 10 to 17 December 2023.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-body-behind-secret-tech-opens-doors-to-expand-engineering-excellence 10:22 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/local-resilience-forums-contact-details 10:21 Updated the contact details for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/holcombe-moor-firing-times 10:16 Added: Holcombe Moor firing times 9 to 31 December 2023 and 1 to 26 January 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cmacracks-down-on-more-supermarket-land-agreements-to-protect-shoppers 10:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/open-letter-to-ms-about-land-agreements-restricting-competition 10:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/open-letter-to-morrisons-about-land-agreements-restricting-competition 10:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/important-safety-message-for-e-bike-or-e-scooter-owners-or-buyers 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/employer-bulletin-december-2023 10:00 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/money-market-funds-draft-si-and-policy-note 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/appointment-of-lord-lieutenant-of-nottinghamshire-6-december-2023 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/member-appointed-to-the-independent-advisory-panel-on-deaths-in-custody 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/government-safety-message-on-e-bikes-and-e-scooters 09:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/role-of-gas-storage-and-other-forms-of-flexibility-in-security-of-supply 09:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medium-range-gas-supply-security-assessment-methodology 09:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn15-8tp-enviropower-ltd-environmental-permit-issued-eprxp3030xxv008 09:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/essential-shared-data-assets-and-data-ownership-in-government 09:44 Added the document: Template for Essential Shared Data Asset Initial Returns

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-conveyance-of-unauthorised-and-illicit-items-policy-framework-closed-estate 09:38 Framework and annexes updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-conveyance-of-unauthorised-and-illicit-items-policy-framework-open-establishments 09:37 Framework and annexes updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-and-security-accelerator-dasa-open-call-for-innovation 09:31 IFA041 updated to state it will close after FY23/24 cycle 5

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/frank-green-joan-green-and-mark-green-trading-as-f-m-green-npswr039920-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nn4-7pw-miswa-chemicals-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3398lqv002 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/benefit-claims-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-by-health-conditions-and-socio-economic-characteristics 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/nuclear-decommissioning-authority-vacancies 09:22 Change to the date/salary on the PA Commercial role and new vacancy added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responsible-actors-scheme 09:12 Updated Responsible Actors Scheme: members list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-trade-remedies-investigations-process 09:12 Attachment order changed

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:07 Update to planned downtime during December 2023

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/farming-investment-fund 09:00 Updated to reflect that both claim windows for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2023 are now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-eu-trade-and-cooperation-agreement-trade-partnership-committee-meeting-7-december-2023-agenda 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/collections/trade-and-cooperation-agreement-governance 09:00 Agenda added for UK-EU Trade Partnership Committee meeting on 7 December 2023.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/new-cyber-explorers-cup-competition-launched-for-pupils-across-the-uk-to-boost-their-tech-skills 08:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mot-testing-guide 08:14 Appendix 8: Disciplinary procedures – Updated to incorporate the change from the issue of of paper MOT test documentation (VT20/VT30) to the vehicle’s digital record as the definitive test record.References to the issue of a VT20/VT30 have been replaced with recording a pass or fail test result on the MOT testing service.Appendix 8.2 incorrect test standards – Changed ‘6a. Error of judgement (e.g. failure item ‘advised’, or ‘advisory’ item failed) – judgement obviously significantly wrong – Dangerous defect advised’ to ‘6a. Error of judgement – dangerous defect (e.g. dangerous item ‘advised’, or ‘advisory’ item failed or wrong defect classification)’Changed ‘6b. Error of judgement (e.g. failure item ‘advised’, or ‘advisory’ item failed) – judgement obviously wrong – Major defect advised’ to ‘6b. Error of judgement – major defect  (e.g. failure item ‘advised’, or ‘advisory’ item failed or wrong defect classification)’Changed ‘6c. Error of judgement (e.g. failure item ‘advised’, or ‘advisory’ item failed) – judgement overruled but only marginally wrong – Minor defect advised’ to ‘Error of judgement – minor defect (e.g. minor item ‘advised’, or ‘advisory’ item failed or wrong defect classification)’Informal hearings – bullet points removed from the list of examples for grounds for appeal:* cited formal warnings and/or previous short-term cessation letters are disputed* the conditions imposed are unreasonableThe venue –Removed paragraph: ‘The venues for English and Welsh cases will normally be DVSA’s offices in Bristol, Manchester and Leeds. Scottish cases will normally be heard in Edinburgh. The arrangements for (and the conduct of) the hearing will aim to create an appropriate atmosphere for discussion. For this reason, the parties will usually sit around a table.’Replaced with: ‘Appeals will, where possible, be heard via Microsoft Teams. In extreme circumstances where this is not possible, we will consider conducting them in person at a mutually convenient location.’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7020 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/determining-a-planning-application 00:05 Amended paragraphs 001, 002 and 004

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fees-for-planning-applications 00:05 Amended paragraphs 001, 063, 009, 015, 021, 023, 024, 026, 027, 029, 064, 039, 042 and 046.Removed paragraph 040.Added a new paragraph 02b.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/plans-progressed-to-create-a-smokefree-generation 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/foreign-secretary-travels-to-us-to-reaffirm-support-for-ukraine 00:01 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

2023-12-05

/government/speeches/the-un-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea-is-a-major-achievement-of-diplomacy-and-international-law-makinguk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly 21:12 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-5-december-2023 20:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-dedicates-140m-to-help-countries-switch-to-cleaner-energy 20:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/the-pensions-northern-ireland-order-2005-amendment-pension-protection-fund-compensation-northern-ireland-regulations-2023 19:52 Name of the SI has been updated from “The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (Amendment) (Pension Protection Fund Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023”, to The Pensions (Pension Protection Fund Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023”.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-register-of-interests-for-supervisory-board-and-management-board-members-and-special-advisers 18:35 Updated to reflect the new ministerial team and other current board members

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bluetongue 18:13 Following active surveillance, a seventh case of bluetongue serotype 3 has been confirmed. This animal was on the same premises as the sixth case announced on the 4 December and was, until recently, grazing on land outside of the original temporary control zone (TCZ).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/visiting-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices-easy-read 17:45 Added the government’s response to the consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/visiting-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices 17:43 Added consultation outcome, accompanying data tables and regulatory de minimis assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-research-into-expansion-of-life-saving-hiv-testing-programme 17:33 Added Southmead Hospital to the list of hospitals in ‘Background information’.

News and communications

/government/publications/blue-planet-fund 17:28 Updated ‘Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme’ document as applications to join the OCEAN Expert Committee have closed.

Policy papers and consultations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/sentencing-bill-2023 17:19 factsheets added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-rwanda-treaty-provision-of-an-asylum-partnership 16:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/local-government-finance-policy-statement-2024-to-2025 16:55 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:49 Spreadsheets updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/treaty-signed-to-strengthen-uk-rwanda-migration-partnership 16:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/piloting-devolving-decision-making-for-child-victims-of-modern-slavery 16:42 Updated Annex A.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-and-asylum-daily-court-lists 16:40 Updated for 6 December

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-virus-detected-in-a-single-cow-in-kent 16:38 Updated to reflect that the Chief Veterinary Officer has today (5 December) confirmed two additional cases of bluetongue virus as part of ongoing surveillance at an existing premises.

News and communications

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:35 Updated for 6 December

Guidance and regulation