UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-07

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 20:29 New information on transport strikes (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-product-information-about-medicines 18:13 Updated Additional Monitoring list April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tackling-avoidable-requisitions 17:27 Updated sections in “names”, “identity” and “execution”.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/argentina 17:26 New information about Hantavirus in Argentina (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/scotland-firing-times 17:13 Cape Wrath May firing times updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2 17:11 Amendment to firing times for 20/21 May 2026. Deleted April firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt 17:00 Updated to revise the eligibility in languages and physics for those who do not hold a course offer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 16:50 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 16:48 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 16:37 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:33 New event notices for June 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/falcon-boat-club-hasler-race-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sonning-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marlow-town-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/world-series-sup-polo-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hampton-court-to-ravens-ait-swim-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/join-the-list-of-authorised-distance-plant-sellers 16:27 Updated the list of authorised distance plant sellers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/elmbridge-canoe-club-sprint-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/walton-and-weybridge-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sunbury-and-walton-sea-cadets-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/royal-canoe-club-royal-hasler-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-by-product-operating-plants-approved-premises 16:24 Updated the ODS list of approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/unisfa-plays-a-critical-role-in-protecting-civilians-and-maintaining-stability-in-abyei-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:15 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/vacancy-aaib-operations-officer-closes-25-may-2026 16:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/collections/withdrawal-agreement-joint-committee 16:00 Added a link to the page: Joint Statement following the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, 7 May 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/joint-statement-following-the-meeting-of-the-specialised-committee-on-the-implementation-of-the-windsor-framework-7-may-2026 16:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/world-press-freedom-day-2026-joint-statement-to-the-osce 15:57 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/map-the-gap-phase-3 15:49 Map the Gap (Phase 3) Webinar added to competition document and landing page

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ibca-community-update-07-may-2026 15:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/techfirst 15:29 Added details of the CyberFirst International Pilots.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 15:12 Information about updating personal details has been added.Information about when HMRC may contact you about Child Benefit has been updated, as you now may get a text message to tell you we have received your request to extend your Child Benefit claim.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rsv-vaccine-factsheet-information-for-patients-parents-and-carers 15:11 This factsheet has been updated to include an additional RSV vaccine authorised for use in the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/published-standards-for-regulatory-work-20262027 15:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-approves-donidalorsen-dawnzera-for-the-treatment-of-familial-chylomicronemia-syndrome 15:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pakistan-tax-treaties 14:52 The ‘Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1986 UK-Pakistan Double Taxation Convention – in force’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-payrolled-employments-by-nationality-region-industry-age-and-sex 14:48 April 2026 publication added to the collection.

COVID-19

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 14:42 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5958

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:42 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4468

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 14:42 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3063

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 14:42 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2564

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/designated-standards-new-or-amended-notices-of-publication 14:26 Proposals to amend added for machinery and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sudan 14:25 Updated information on operations in Sudanese airports (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cyber-improvement-plan-cip 14:25 A new Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP) template has been uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tunbridge-wells-17-garden-road 14:24 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 14:23 Updated contact info for Dr J Hamilton in Cornwall.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/worthing-worthing-probation-office 14:21 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/municipal-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-ibaa-interim-sampling-and-testing-protocol 14:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/spelthorne-swan-house 14:17 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vcu-protocols-and-procedures-for-testing-agricultural-crops 14:04 Added VCU procedures for the 2027 harvest for cereals, flax, forage oat, soya bean, spring oilseed rape, sunflower and winter oilseed rape.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-blood-spot-laboratory-annual-standardscondition-specific-return 14:02 Update template for NBS lab added to fix an issue in the back sheet

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports 14:00 Added list for week 19 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/peru-tax-treaties 13:49 The section ‘Protocol’ has been added to ‘2025 UK-Peru Double Taxation Convention – in force’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-brokers-authorised-to-deal-in-human-medicines 13:34 Updated List of registered brokers

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-terminated-and-cancelled-manufacturing-and-wholesale-dealer-licences 13:34 Updated List of Terminated Cancelled and Revoked Licences May2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jsp-752-tri-service-regulations-for-expenses-and-allowances 13:33 Version 65 of the JSP 752 has been replaced by version 66.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/costa-rica-to-join-uk-as-member-of-13-trillion-global-trade-bloc 13:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/shepway-folkestone-probation-office 13:08 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reigate-banstead-tower-house 13:05 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reigate-banstead-redhill-probation-office 13:03 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ramsgate-queens-house 13:01 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medway-chatham-probation-office 13:00 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/st12-9ex-severn-trent-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3097fyv006 12:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/littlehampton-arun-civic-centre 12:54 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip16-4ur-sizewell-c-limited-eprtb3643mxv001-environmental-permit-application-advertisement 12:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lewes-eastbourne-eastbourne-probation-office 12:50 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/kent-maidstone-probation-office 12:46 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hastings-st-leonards-probation-office 12:44 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guildford-college-house 12:42 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/greener-bus-tool 12:41 Tools and guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 12:41 Link to the advert for the Science Director Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has been added.

News and communications

/guidance/crawley-midtown-house 12:39 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/canterbury-ralphs-centre 12:36 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/confronting-holocaust-denial-and-distortion-uk-statement-to-the-osce 12:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/manually-calculate-a-northern-ireland-based-employees-statutory-parental-bereavement-pay 12:19 Update made to the ‘Calculate earnings’ section to help clarify how a backdated pay rise should be used in the calculations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/operators-licence-revoked-after-serious-maintenance-and-safety-failures 12:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:07 Code GBAUSTSLHRZJX for Superior Freight Services (UK) Ltd in Staines has been added.Code GBAULTXFXTDRE for Dragonsea Express (Liverpool) Ltd Ltd in Levington has been added.Code GBAUESXEMAZPS for Yun Express UK Ltd in Braintree has been added.Code GBAUWYHMANCLM for Linkwin Co Ltd in Wythenshawe, Manchester has been addedCode GBAUMUKBFSZLX for Campbell McCleave & Company Ltd in Muckamore, County Antrim has been added.Code GBAUYXLBHXCLH for Linkwin Co Ltd in Coseley has been added.Code GBAUASDLHRUFX for Fuxin Express UK Intl Ltd in Ashford has been added.Code GBAUSOXFXTCJJ for JJ Customs Solutions UK Ltd in Bury St Edmonds has been added.Code GBAUTMRLHRZMX for Hart 2 Hart Express Limited in Colnbrook has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser 12:06 Updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-employing-people 11:59 Live webinars have been added for ‘Employer filing obligations’ and ‘Getting payroll information right’.The recorded webinar has been updated for ‘Annual reports and tasks’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccination-of-individuals-with-uncertain-or-incomplete-immunisation 11:56 Updated to reflect changes to the RSV programme, all adults resident in care homes now eligible for RSV vaccination.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-denmark 11:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-belgium 11:53 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/environmental-permitting-standard-rules-consultation-32 11:51 We have published the new standard rules for SR2025 No 5, No 6 and No 7. See the ‘Detail of outcome’ section.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-over-10-metre-non-sector-pool 11:25 Update 10 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/current-catch-limits-10-metres-and-under-pool 11:24 Update 10 May 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 11:23 Update 07/05

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-software-developers-providing-customs-declaration-support 11:14 The list of software developers providing declaration software has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/college-and-local-authority-accountability-statements 11:06 Updated ‘Accountability statements and the local needs duty guidance: 2026 to 2027’. Clarification on what has been updated is included in the guidance under ‘Changes since the guidance was previously published’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-and-canadian-ambassadors-host-reception-for-the-media 11:01 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/the-student-finance-deadline-for-new-students-is-approaching 10:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/brighton-and-hove-brighton-probation-office 10:58 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ashford-templar-house 10:55 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/spinning-out-measurement-tech-to-support-advanced-manufacturing 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/arun-meadowfield-house 10:52 New email address for sending in feedback or complaints, KSSPScomplaints@justice.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rapid-transfusion-diagnostics-optimising-safety-on-deployed-operations 10:35 Edits made to the timeline:- Expected feedback release date is now 6 August 2026 – Estimated contract start month is now mid-September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trial-date-windows-for-chancery-division 10:33 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 10:31 Removed supplemental actions CSP6: Cattle grazing supplement (non-moorland) and CSP7: Introduction of cattle grazing on the Isles of Scilly supplement from CWS2: Manage and restore plantations on ancient woodland sites (PAWS) and CWS5: Improve woodland resilience supplement.Updated coastal compatible land use codes on coastal actions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/software-developers-providing-entry-summary-declaration-support 10:26 The list of software developers providing entry summary declaration support has been updated with one addition.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 10:26 All IPO Services, with the exception of Search For Patent, will be unavailable for planned maintenance between 6:30am to 10pm on Saturday 9 May 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/conflict-wounds-from-biology-to-battlefield-solutions 10:24 Edits made to the timeline – due to high volume of submissions, the following changes have been made (see Key Competition Information):- Expected feedback release date is now 17 July 2026- Estimated contract start month is now August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applying-to-register-as-a-companies-house-authorised-agent 10:23 Tell us the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) registration details – Added link to guidance on how to check your AML details.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/refreshing-the-national-fcerm-strategy-for-england 10:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:22 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 7 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/russias-assault-on-europes-post-war-security-order-uk-statement-to-the-osce 10:19 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/closed-opportunities-space-related-rd-innovation-and-education 10:15 Added C-LEO call.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/esteemed-scientist-and-academic-leader-sir-leszek-borysiewicz-named-as-governments-preferred-candidate-for-ukri-chair 10:12 Update: Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz was confirmed as Chair of UKRI.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 10:07 Removed closed C-LEO call.Updated ARTES: Invitations to Tender information

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:06 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:06 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme 10:06 In ‘Applying for funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme’ in the section on ‘The grant funding arrangement’ we have made the responsibility of the Responsible Entity (RE) clear and that you must contact us if the RE enters financial difficulties or a Right to Manage (RTM) organisation is formed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-national-delegate-support-for-the-advanced-technology-call 10:05 ESA ARTES ITTs – Applicant Guidance – HTML attachment createdUK Space Agency-supported ITT activities – HTML attachment updatedARTES 2026 ESA initiated ITTs Request for Information – Applicant Guidance – HTML attachment deleted

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/harbour-orders-public-register 10:01 The Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order moved to completed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/crystal-stream-report-and-safety-flyer-published 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/report-052026-pedestrian-struck-by-a-train-at-pewsey-footpath-crossing 09:59 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 09:43 Infographic updated 27 April 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/top-tips-on-how-to-scan-an-identification-document-video 09:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/space-industry-advisory-group-siag-terms-of-reference 09:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-maternal-and-older-adults-vaccination-coverage-in-england-reports 09:30 Updated pre-release access list for May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-national-norovirus-and-rotavirus-surveillance-reports 09:30 Added list for week 19 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/coventry-golf-club-limited-the-npswr045918-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/council-for-science-and-technology-seeks-its-next-independent-co-chair 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/sir-richard-broadbent-reappointed-as-chair-of-the-hmcts-board 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/disposing-of-waste-from-clearing-blocked-sewers-rps-7 09:28 This RPS have been extended to 30 June 2029 and updated to the latest template.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/three-members-appointed-to-the-tribunal-procedure-committee 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/help-and-support-for-making-tax-digital 08:37 The video ‘How do I sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 08:15 All services are resumed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/microchips-in-pets-scanning-prior-to-euthanasia 08:15 Updated to reflect that we are analysing the results of this consultation and we plan to publish the findings in summer 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 07:47 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with one amendment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-uk-renews-16m-for-cambodia-mine-action 07:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/operation-pangea-xviii-uk-border-operation-intercepts-millions-of-dangerous-medicines-across-two-weeks 07:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/compliance-checks-the-human-rights-act-and-dotas-penalties-ccfs57 00:30 The factsheet has been updated to include changes introduced in Finance Act 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/certificate-of-agreement-airports-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 00:15 Code GBCUFHMPTMGHF for EGHF Ltd at Solent Airfield has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/designated-standards-recreational-craft 00:05 Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.

Guidance and regulation

2026-05-06

/government/news/uk-great-zone-with-a-strong-institutional-and-business-presence-at-fidae-2026 22:47 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/businesses-see-processing-times-slashed-in-groundbreaking-trial 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 20:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 19:02 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/indonesia-reporting-a-crime-or-police-misconduct 16:28 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-authority-treescapes-fund-claim-forms-and-guidance 16:25 Removed “(for pre- and post-planting claims)” on titles of ‘LATF maintenance claim form’ and ‘claims declaration form (non-RPDE)’ attachments. Added that the claims declaration form (non-RPDE) is to accompany all Excel claim forms.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-for-a-passport-from-outside-the-uk-supporting-documents-group-3 16:22 Added accessible version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-for-a-passport-from-outside-the-uk-supporting-documents-group-2 16:20 Added accessible version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-for-a-passport-from-outside-the-uk-supporting-documents-group-1 16:18 Added accessible version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/implementing-the-concordat-to-support-research-integrity-within-government 16:13 Added a new table of Annual Statements for Research Integrity for 2025-26 and added a link to the Statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity for 2025-2026 for the Health and Safety Executive.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:12 New information about the announcement of an indefinite transport strike from 6 May 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/jet-fuel-and-travel-plans-what-you-need-to-know 16:12 Updated with information about airline cancellation statistics.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/impact-assessments-covering-migration-policy 15:57 Added links to the Immigration, Nationality and Passport (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026: impact assessment and the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order (Amendment) 2026: impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/map-the-gap-phase-3 15:55 Additional session for innovator one-to-one meetings added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-blood-spot-laboratory-annual-standardscondition-specific-return 15:51 v2 of Condition Specific template published to amend an error in backsheets

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iraq-country-policy-and-information-notes 15:48 Published the country bulletin: internal relation, civil documentation and returns, Iraq, May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 15:46 A service issue about being unable to request refunds has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gender-recognition-certificate-list-of-medical-practitioners-in-gender-dysphoria 15:45 Added Dr Elle Mortimer Roome to the Sussex Gender Service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/alcoholic-products-technical-guide 15:41 Section 4 – approvals – Section 4.25 updated to advise you may need to update your verification when you apply for, amend or renew alcoholic products approval.Section 4.7 updated to advise if you produce UK geographical indication spirit drink you must be verified under the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-funding-agreements-and-contracts-2026-to-2027 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contacts-ukhsa-health-protection-teams 15:36 Updated list for Cumbria and Lancashire HPT (North West).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 15:34 SS-010 and SS-031 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:28 UK vessel list for external waters 2026 and EU vessel list for UK waters access 2026 updated. Wednesday 06 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foreign-secretarys-statement-hantavirus-outbreak-6-may-2026 15:24 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/em-on-council-decision-2025799-on-the-eu-cyber-resilience-act 15:20 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 15:13 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5586

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 15:13 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6707

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 15:13 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8956

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 15:13 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2739

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 15:13 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3227

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/government/publications/example-personal-independence-payment-review-form-ar1-and-ar2 15:13 Updated ‘AR1: PIP review form’ and ‘AR2: PIP award review form’. Added Welsh language page for the Welsh forms.

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/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 15:07 Code GBAUMIDMIDSTQ for Dragonsea Express (Liverpool) Ltd in Levington has been added.Code GBAUANTBELTCH for Cloghan Point (Holdings) Ltd in Whitehead has been added.

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/government/publications/check-which-driving-test-centres-you-can-move-your-test-to 15:00 Added Birmingham (Cocks Moors) to the list and updated the list of the 3 nearest driving test centres for a number of test centres in the West Midlands as a result.

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/government/publications/rental-discrimination-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025 14:56 Added a link to tenant guidance.

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/government/publications/warm-homes-skills-programme-successful-projects 14:55 Removed Trade Engine Ltd from the list of successful projects, as they are no longer part of the scheme.

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/government/publications/list-of-maa-approved-organisations 14:50 An updated list of the MAA approved organizations has been published.

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/guidance/hmcts-events 14:47 New open day published

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/government/publications/healthy-homes 14:41 In ‘Healthy Homes – a foundation for healthier and resilient communities’, section c.5, ‘Upfront embodied carbon’, the ‘Healthy Homes good practice enhancements’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iraq 14:31 Updated information about risks from terrorist kidnap (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 14:29 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/four-year-ban-for-director-who-neglected-duties-at-companies-linked-to-atherton-scheme 14:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-environmental-management-plans-for-hs2-phase-one 14:11 Updated documents added for Birmingham City Council Local Environmental Management Plan, North Warwickshire Borough Council Local Environmental Management Plan and North Warwickshire Borough Council Local Environmental Management Plan.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-marine-equipment-approval-database 14:10 April 2026 updated version of Marine Equipment Database.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:08 Service status update:Customers might experience delays with receiving emails confirming that transactions have been submitted through the new services.

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/guidance/export-drugs-and-medicines-special-rules 13:59 Export certificate templates combined into one document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electricity-generator-levy-technical-note--2 13:59 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/russia-must-cease-threats-and-attacks-against-civilians-and-civilian-infrastructure-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce 13:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/crisis-and-resilience-fund-toolkit 13:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 13:43 Link added to the Council for Science and Technology (CST) – Co-chair advert.

News and communications

/government/publications/civil-service-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-external-expenditure 13:35 Added an entry for FCDO and updated the total expenditure

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/government/publications/s9-2rx-jba-bentley-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3820mna001 13:34 First published.

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/government/publications/dt2-7hd-bill-ruddock-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlb3049kda001 13:33 First published.

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/government/publications/tr10-9ef-chris-accleton-pennelltan-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3328mra001 13:33 First published.

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/government/publications/gu10-2bs-ann-yeldham-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprcp3128mea001 13:32 First published.

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/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 13:25 Main hearings, Appeals to the appointed person and Procedural hearing diaries updated.

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/government/publications/returning-surveyors-programme 13:23 Updated the Welsh translation for the 2026 requirements.

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/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-paraguay 13:21 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 13:13 Details of past services removed, future services added and links to news stories about past services added.

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/guidance/how-to-check-your-anti-money-laundering-aml-details 13:08 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fishing-quota-transfers-between-the-uk-and-the-eu 13:02 Added UK and EU quota transfers agreed on 23 April 2026. Added the UK-EU quota swap dates for 2026 fishing year.Removed the quota transfer tables for the 2025 fishing year. Added a National Archives link to the quota transfers for the 2025 fishing year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 12:56 Removed survey link from further information section as the survey has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/st-helena-ascension-and-tristan-da-cunha 12:47 New information following an outbreak of Hantavirus (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/paying-back-the-winter-fuel-payment 12:45 In the ‘How HMRC will take back your payment in your tax code’ section we have added information about if you do not need to repay the Winter Fuel Payment. We have also updated the ‘Example of how we’ll work out your tax code if you’re a basic rate taxpayer’ section to give information about how a K code is calculated.

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/government/publications/support-for-local-authorities-delivering-post-16-further-education 12:45 First published.

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/government/publications/ex39-5px-parkham-farms-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3728lga001 12:35 First published.

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/government/publications/dfe-update-6-may-2026 12:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-armed-forces-better-protected-with-new-jamming-proof-navigation-tech 12:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 12:21 New opinion 08/26 added.

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