UK Government advice update diffs

2025-10-18

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 02:47 Removal of information about the transport strike.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/raising-a-glass-beloved-village-pubs-to-be-helped-with-new-funding-to-broaden-their-services 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/improved-safeguarding-and-protections-for-vulnerable-people 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-10-17

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-zelenskyy-and-european-leaders-17-october-2025 23:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-sanctions-are-an-essential-tool-for-addressing-insecurity-in-haiti-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 20:50 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/language-analysis-instruction 17:19 Guidance updated to remove requirement for consent and references, and add instructions on explaining the LA process to a claimant.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 16:58 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/food-waste-collections-additional-funding-for-local-authorities 16:50 Food waste collection grant determination (2026): No 31/7989 added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 16:46 Added the latest list of establishments for poultry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-libya-martin-reynolds 16:44 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/adding-your-veteran-card-to-the-govuk-one-login-app 16:41 Updated guidance to make it clear it includes help for users who are having trouble getting a digital version of their Veteran Card

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Added 17 October to list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 16:26 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-on-behalf-of-the-seventeenth-tata-steel-port-talbot-transition-board 16:19 Added translation

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/brunei 16:04 This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy with minor changes made throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/borderline-products-how-to-tell-if-your-product-is-a-medicine 16:04 Updated ‘Medicines Borderline Advice Form’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biometric-residence-documents-information-for-financial-providers 16:00 Updated this guide on the use of eVisas, and removed out of date information on biometric residence permits and cards.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vehicle-emissions-trading-schemes-vets-order-2023-updates 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/healthy-homes-standard 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan 15:59 Removal of special visa procedures for the Formula 1 and the addition of information about cultural sensitivity (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:57 Information about ‘Help ensuring documents filed with HMRC are correct and complete’ has been added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-2025 15:52 Updated with the most recent figures for November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-list-of-designated-persons-al-qaida 15:49 HM Treasury Notice, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida, 17/10/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 15:49 Amended 1 designation under the UN ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 15:49 HM Treasury Notice, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida, 17/10/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-4-september-2025-to-13-october-2025 15:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/one-stop-shop-union-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 15:25 Planned downtime from Friday 17 October 2025 5pm to 9am Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 15:23 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 15:22 Replacement of CWA monthly submissions system – Contingency claims has been updated. Submit a Bulk Claim (SaBC) FAQs have also been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 15:21 Updated the table of key dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/portugal-tax-treaties 15:18 The file ‘2025 – UK-Portugal Double Taxation Convention – not in force’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250115-110-112-the-assembly-east-street-bedminster-bristol-bs3-4ey 15:16 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sarah-pumfrett-appointed-as-a-non-executive-director-of-the-sia 15:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:00 Friday 17 October 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-become-an-mca-approved-doctor 14:56 Updated to advise of recruitment within the (M25 corridor) of London – closing 7th November 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-merchant-shipping-international-safety-management-code-regulations 14:51 Consultation Outcome Report added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/access-to-work-holistic-assessments-provider-guidance-for-contracts-effective-on-or-after-5-june-2023 14:50 Added new sections on Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) referrals and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) procedure.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/evaluation-accelerator-fund-phase-4-project-summaries 14:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/awaabs-law-guidance-for-social-landlords 14:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2024 14:29 The circular A2/2024: Victims of forced marriage and victims of transnational marriage abandonment has been updated to reflect the decommissioning of the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) letter.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-33rd-edition-of-the-pontignano-conference-16-17-october-2025 14:27 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/breast-screening-helping-women-decide 14:25 Added BSL video.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cervical-screening-description-in-brief 14:25 Added BSL video.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:17 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England, release 7126

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2706

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:15 New closure notices for Kingston Small Boats Head 2025 (Sat 8 Nov), Teddington Head 2025 (Sat 22 Nov), Royal Canoe Club 10@10 2025 (Sun 23 Nov), Hampton Small Boats Head 2025 (Sat 29 Nov), and Wallingford Winter Head 2025 (Sun 30 Nov).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn29-9jhpaul-dowse-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3924lda001 14:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hampton-small-boats-head-2025-river-closure-notice 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl10-7rf-wyldecrest-parks-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3290rz 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kingston-small-boats-head-2025-river-closure-notice 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/teddington-head-2025-river-closure-notice 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn6-1uunick-perry-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprub3341kra001 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wallingford-winter-head-2025-river-closure-notice 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/royal-canoe-club-1010-2025-river-closure-notice 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-ambassador-visits-coastal-communities-in-atlantida-seascape-and-highlights-environmental-cooperation 14:06 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/tq12-4pb-teignbridge-district-council-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlp3228ska002 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2025 13:33 New opinion 12/25 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/his-excellency-paul-turner-welcomes-home-chevening-alumni 13:31 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/russia 13:12 New information about using mobile phones in Russia (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-issue-six-drought-permits-to-yorkshire-water 13:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/investigation-into-googles-privacy-sandbox-browser-changes 13:00 Outcome published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/simple-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 12:57 Planned downtime from 8am to 8pm on Sunday 19 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-paye-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 12:57 Planned downtime from 8am to 8pm on Sunday 19 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 12:57 Planned downtime from 8am to 8pm on Sunday 19 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 12:55 Correction of Additional Procedure Code C08 have been made. The removal of 00600 instructions have been made in Additional Procedure Code C30.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-british-council-and-turkmenistan-ministry-look-at-modernising-english-language-teaching 12:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 12:34 Updated to include link to combined medicine and device trials guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-marriages-and-partnerships-approved-premises-list 12:23 List updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023 12:21 COM/3354574 and COM/3338634 decisions

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-4 12:13 The process for submitting a bat survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-3 12:12 The process for submitting a bat survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-national-certificates-for-intoxicating-liquor-spirit-measures 12:12 Certificate UK/3102 U-Group Ltd, revision 2 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-1 12:11 The process for submitting a bat survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bats-survey-or-research-licence-level-2 12:11 The process for submitting a bat survey licence return has changed and a new online form has been added to the page

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 12:10 Stroud District Council added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-september-2025 12:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/easy-read-cold-weather-payments 12:00 Updated ‘An introduction to Cold Weather Payments: easy read’ in English and Welsh.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-govuk-wallet-in-the-digital-identity-sector 11:53 Updated to say the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is now available

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-govuk-wallet-in-government 11:52 Updated to say the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is now available

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pyramid-for-avionics-and-mission-systems-phase-2 11:52 Webinar slides and Clarifications document summarising Question and Answer session added

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/india 11:51 New information about e-arrival digital disembarkation card (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/babies-children-and-young-peoples-experiences-of-domestic-abuse 11:46 Added Welsh translation.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 11:44 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 20 to Sunday 26 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/pa4-agroforestry-plan 11:39 Under the ‘What you must do to use this item’ section – removed ‘Contact your local Forestry Commission area office before you submit your plan for approval’.

Guidance and regulation

/countryside-stewardship-grants/pa7-species-management-plan 11:39 Under ‘How much you’ll be paid’ – removed the words ‘per approved plan’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/brownfield-land-registers-data-standard 11:39 Added 1 new sentence as per legislation: “If the ownership is unknown or partly unknown, enter ‘unknown ownership’”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/martyn-olivers-speech-to-the-confederation-of-school-trusts 11:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bedford-entertainment-resort-complex-handling-arrangements 11:34 Handling Arrangements updated. This updates the Handling Arrangements published on 26 June 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cb9-8qe-widdington-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwe8118abv003 11:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/digital-version-of-veteran-card-launched 11:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dwp-statistical-geographies-in-national-and-official-statistics 11:21 Guidance brought up to date.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/chancellor-enhances-treasury-board-by-introducing-cutting-edge-technology-expertise 11:14 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/dwp-flexible-support-fund-dynamic-purchasing-system-2 10:54 Information has been added about a temporary offline process which allows suppliers to register for the FSF DPS 2.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-apply-for-a-variation-to-your-marketing-authorisation 10:52 Updated Marketing Authorisation Variations guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-and-security-exporting-event-and-exhibition-support 10:43 Past events have been removed from the ‘Exhibition events calendar’. A new column for ‘Expressions of interest’ has been added to the calendar, which includes a link to fill out an expression of interest form for the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/chikungunya 10:39 Added a new line on vaccines in the Prevention section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-uk-permanent-representative-to-the-iaea-and-ctbto-sonia-farrey 10:39 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:36 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 17 October 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dcms-framework-documents 10:24 Added the Tate Gallery framework document 2025 to 2028.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/research-and-clinical-innovation-rci-research 10:19 The mission statement and research priorities for emergency medicine have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/intergovernmental-relations 10:04 Added new collection page for Interministerial Group for Tourism.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/interministerial-group-for-tourism-communique-22-july-2025 10:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-decades-of-improving-railway-safety 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 10:00 Changes to annexes in line with variation dated Sunday 19 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 10:00 Updated following variation dated Sunday 19 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 10:00 Updated following variation dated Sunday 19 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations 10:00 Licence variation effective Sunday 19 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-government-progress-report 10:00 Link to translations of the September 2025 summary added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-government-progress-report-translations 10:00 September 2025 translations added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/temporary-shortage-list-review-stage-2 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/fe-teacher-training-and-development-call-for-evidence 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/my-safety-fireworks 09:32 Welsh assets added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-open-a-childrens-home 09:30 Children’s homes registration guidance updated.The guidance is now organised into 4 clear sections:Children’s home registration policyApply to register a children’s homeApply to be associated with a children’s homeResponsibilities of providers and managers in Ofsted-registered children’s homes

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/digital-justice-system-inclusion-framework-and-pre-action-model 09:30 Summary of responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-10-oct-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/british-and-german-soldiers-of-the-great-war-laid-to-rest-together-near-ypres 09:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/equipment-theft-prevention-bill-call-for-evidence 09:00 Published the outcome of the call for evidence. The title of the page has been updated to reflect that the bill gained Royal Assent and is now the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/chancellors-new-investment-fast-track-to-make-britain-top-destination-for-global-investors 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/combined-covid-19-and-flu-tests-use-in-ari-outbreaks-in-adult-social-care-homes-in-south-east-england 08:41 Updated instructions for reporting test results on Egress. Updated spreadsheet with full list of care homes.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gigabit-broadband-voucher-scheme-information 08:38 Updates to Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme information

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 08:33 Instruction to declare AI Statement Code 00600 on APC 1PF has been replaced by APC F47.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/small-pet-animal-medicines-exempt-from-authorisation-annual-submission-of-product-list 08:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/champion-the-digital-veteran-card-in-your-organisation 08:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-check-an-hm-armed-forces-veteran-card 08:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exemption-from-authorisation-for-medicines-for-small-pet-animals 08:27 Reviewed and updated to reflect the annual requirement to inform the VMD of product names.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/products-marketed-under-small-pet-animal-exemptions-registration 08:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-king-honours-chairman-and-ceo-of-sumitomo-electric 01:55 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/the-king-honours-chairman-group-ceo-of-horiba-ltd 01:52 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/protect-your-home-this-flood-action-week-five-hardy-plants-to-safeguard-your-garden 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/digital-version-of-veteran-card-launched-for-quicker-and-easier-access-to-support 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/6-million-repaid-to-workers-as-government-cracks-down-on-employers-underpaying-their-staff 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-10-16

/government/speeches/the-uk-is-committed-to-supporting-its-overseas-territories-to-deliver-their-priorities-uk-statement-at-the-un-fourth-committee 22:06 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ai-tools-that-could-detect-diseases-earlier-selected-for-next-phase-of-mhras-ai-airlock-programme 18:12 Addition of quote from Lord Vallance

News and communications

/government/news/shropshires-ironbridge-gorge-museums-saved-for-the-nation 18:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/rye-harbour-passage-pilot-and-mooring-information-for-boaters 17:44 Updated section on visitor moorings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-to-tackle-antisemitism-and-other-racism-in-the-nhs 17:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/variations-to-marketing-authorisations-mas 17:11 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 16:59 Information about ‘Government childcare support survey’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/progress-8-school-performance-measure 16:58 Added ‘Secondary accountability measures: 2025 guidance for maintained secondary schools, academies and free schools’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-apply-for-a-variation-to-your-marketing-authorisation 16:57 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 16:56 Added link to guidance on Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) actions affected by Lump Sum Exit Scheme payments in section 6.1 of the CSHT applicant’s guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-a-lump-sum-payment-to-leave-or-retire-from-farming 16:55 Removed out of date information on CS options affected by the lump sum payment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht-actions-affected-by-lump-sum-exit-scheme-payments 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-customs-clearance-request-completion-guide-inventory-imports 16:43 Amendments have been made to Group 2: References of Messages, Document, Certificates and Authorisations. Under “Recommended Format of DUCR” section in Data Elements 2/1 and 2/4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 16:35 Updated to include latest surveillance data.

News and communications

/government/publications/basic-dbs-checks-key-benefits-for-employers 16:30 Information has been updated to include information around what is disclosed on a Basic DBS check.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/section-251-2025-to-2026 16:30 We have added the local authority benchmarking tables for 2025 to 2026 and have included an explanatory note and additional information to support using these.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/academy-conversion-important-dates 16:27 Added key dates for schools converting to academy status between 1 January and 1 June 2026. Removed dates for schools converting to academy status between 1 June and 1 September 2025, as those dates have now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 16:19 Added Dr W Hart in North Lincolnshire and Dr M Jones in Newport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-c21-customs-clearance-request-completion-guide-inventory-exports 16:08 Amendments have been made to the “Recommended Format of DUCR” section in Data Elements (DE) 2/1 and 2/4.A link has also been corrected in DE 1/10.DE 3/41 has been updated to include C21e in the requirements. DE 3/41 is required when declaring Additional Procedure Code 73N on a C21e.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s81-0tp-aveita-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3321lna001 16:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ta21-9jb-rod-bertneshaw-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3524lca001 16:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba15-2al-james-bishop-and-amanda-bishop-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkp3126laa001 16:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cm3-4sq-martin-grant-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3521lba001 16:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/business-rates-multipliers-qualifying-retail-hospitality-or-leisure 16:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-1-inventory-imports-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes 16:02 Content for Additional Information code 00600 has been removed from DE 2/2 instructions for Procedure Codes 0002 and 0003.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/england-woodland-creation-offer 16:01 Added paragraph on plans to refresh EWCO GOV.​UK pages on Thursday 23 October. This aims to improve the clarity of the information. There are no significant changes to the current eligibility, rules or processes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cb7-5xl-lkab-minerals-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprub3244kqa001 16:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ppn-009-tackling-modern-slavery-in-government-supply-chains 16:00 Added the documents:Anti-slavery Risk Tiering Tool (ARTT) GuidanceAnti-slavery Risk Tiering Tool (ARTT)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-woodland-creation-offer-application-form 16:00 Added paragraph in Details section on plans to refresh EWCO GOV.​UK pages on Thursday 23 October. This aims to improve the clarity of the information. There are no significant changes to the current eligibility, rules or processes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/me17-4da-john-brett-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3324lua001 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex31-3nf-stephen-simmonds-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3324lna001 15:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn25-7hh-john-webb-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3224lma001 15:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/higher-technical-qualifications-provider-delivery-toolkit 15:57 Removed link to strategic priorities grant funding as this funding is no longer available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-speech-at-a-techuk-cyber-security-event 15:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/monitor-your-school-attendance-user-guide 15:36 Updated the ‘Attendance data downloads’ section in ‘Monitor your school attendance: user guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 15:35 Thursday 16 October 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/study-sector-support 15:34 Updated to reflect changes to the way policy related queries are submitted.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/organisations-partner-up-to-help-get-midlands-flood-ready 15:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/2025-to-2026-student-finance-application-forms-and-notes-for-postgraduate-masters-students 15:30 Form updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/futures-thinking-and-foresight-a-brief-guide 15:27 Links added to new reports, publications and to updated guidance and standards. Contact email address and quotes updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/report-of-the-head-of-osce-mission-in-kosovo-uk-statement-october-2025 15:26 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/eswatini 15:22 This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy-notice-under-regulation-117-118-or-119-decisions 15:13 Decision issued for APP/W0340/L/25/3361636 16 October published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scotland-firing-times 15:13 Updated Castlelaw October firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bowel-cancer-screening-programme-overview 15:12 Updated target population information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:10 Thursday 16 October 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/frauds-tricks-and-scams 15:09 Fraud, tricks and scams guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-now-open-for-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year 15:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 15:03 HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 16/10/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licensing-for-home-users-of-explosives-precursors 15:03 Contact details have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-ukraine-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity 15:02 HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 16/10/2025 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 15:01 Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime. Made 1 administrative amendment under the Global Human Rights sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-export-declaration-completion-guide 15:00 Amendments have been made to the ‘Recommended Format of DUCR’ section in Data Elements 2/1 and 2/4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-newsletter 14:59 Deleted July and August SPTA newsletter and added October.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-funding-to-protect-jewish-communities 14:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:38 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:36 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 14:34 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 20 to 24 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable 14:20 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 27 to 31 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/national-underground-asset-register-tranche-1-regulations 14:17 National Underground Asset Register tranche 1: regulations consultation closed on 14 October 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 14:11 Amended Grenade throwing times for October.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-on-uk-military-activity-in-the-eastern-mediterranean 14:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250121-land-to-the-rear-of-61-cotmans-walk-lockleaze-bristol-bs7-9ug 13:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 13:43 Seizures for October added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gender-recognition-certificate-list-of-medical-practitioners-in-gender-dysphoria 13:40 Updated the email address for Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health and removed Nottingham Gender Clinic from the list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recruitment-resources-for-initial-teacher-training-providers 13:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 13:27 Scheduled maintenance from 7:30pm on Friday 17 October 2025 to 7am on Saturday 18 October 2025 has been cancelled. Full service will be available during this time.

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