UK Government advice update diffs

2025-10-13

/government/news/mi5-issues-guidance-on-countering-espionage-and-interference 17:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:26 Update to Temple Bridge works. Temple Bridge closure notice removed. New restriction notice for Temple Bridge safety works (Mon 13 Oct until further notice) added. Navigation under Temple Bridge remains via its two side arches.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/siren-study 17:21 New published papers added.

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temple-bridge-safety-works-2025-river-restriction-notice 17:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250118-11-13-whiteladies-road-bristol-bs8-1pb 17:10 Applicant agreeing to extension to determination dateTarget decision now 31 October 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/companies-house-outlines-ambitious-long-term-vision-to-support-economic-growth 17:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/manchester-synagogue-terror-attack-statement 17:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 17:03 SaBC guidance has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 16:57 Dates and timescales have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ct2-0pu-valencia-waste-kent-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3434hxv018 16:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/laa-silas-help-and-information 16:44 Submit a Bulk Claim link added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 16:43 Updated the list of bodies, institutes and centres approved for intra-community trade in animals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 16:42 Updated MCA approved doctors list, under Wales, 13th October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/minister-for-the-middle-east-speech-at-wilton-park-conference-on-gaza-recovery-and-reconstruction 16:41 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/prime-minister-pledges-uk-leadership-in-gazas-reconstruction-at-historic-egyptian-peace-summit 16:27 Added translation

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/consultations/local-government-pension-scheme-in-england-and-wales-scheme-improvements-access-and-protections 16:11 Draft Statutory Instrument – Mayors and councillors and Draft Statutory Instrument – New Fair Deal added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/claim-state-pension-if-you-live-abroad 16:08 Forms IPCBR1 and IPCBR1NSP updated to include guidance that an International Pensions Direct Payment form should be sent at the same time.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/antiviral-unit-avu-reference-services 16:02 Added links to forms and new HIV Genomics Database access forms.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-hiv-genomics-database 16:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 16:01 Removal of information regarding Tropical Storm Raymond (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire 15:50 New information on the political situation (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/access-to-work-holistic-assessments-provider-guidance-for-contracts-effective-on-or-after-5-june-2023 15:45 Removed textphone details and added Relay UK details to ‘Chapter 2: Target group and eligibility’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/corporation-tax-research-and-development-tax-relief-for-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises 15:44 Information about how to meet the intensity condition has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-urges-the-parties-in-eastern-drc-to-continue-to-engage-in-the-ongoing-peace-processes-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 15:42 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/common-ground-award-prospectus 15:29 Added Application link, scoring framework and privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/starter-guide-to-uk-sanctions 15:28 Updated page to say that the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing and from 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-sanctions-regimes-under-the-sanctions-act 15:28 Updated page to say that the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing and from 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/mayors-and-councillors-to-access-lgps-under-reforms 15:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/local-government-pension-scheme-in-england-and-wales-scheme-improvements-access-and-protections 15:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data 15:24 List of PPC Applications – Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:23 SNS Activity Tracker – Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 15:22 Schedule 3 Projects Register – Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets 15:19 Updated page to say that the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing and from 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser 15:16 Updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 15:13 Updated information about risks from civil disorder, and from monsoons (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/effective-governance-resources 15:10 Added links to GovernorHub resources.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-post-office-horizon-it-inquiry-report-volume-1 15:10 Link to the statement explaining full and fair redress added to DBT’s acceptance of recommendation 2.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/care-minister-speech-at-rcgp-annual-conference-2025 15:07 Removed opening remarks to RCGP leadership.

News and communications

/government/news/national-armaments-director-to-drive-forward-defence-reform-and-bolster-national-arsenal 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/transfer-of-greater-anglias-services-into-public-ownership 14:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-13-october-2025 14:52 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 14:45 Addition of information about the Pakistan government restricting movements in and around Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-18-english-and-maths-progress-measure-qualifications 14:44 Added ‘English and maths progress measure qualifications: 2024 to 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pl28-8jl-mrs-morag-jane-jones-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvb3048kma001 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr2-0ns-elliot-pritchard-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjb3499vav002 14:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-trustees-john-field-christopher-rick-and-gordon-mackenzie-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-400380sa01v002 14:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-sustainability-innovation-from-ugandan-socio-champions 14:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 14:22 Updated MCA approved doctors list, 13th October 2025. Adjustment to 2. Cornwall, England.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-special-payment-if-you-claimed-income-support-because-of-a-disability-or-health-condition 14:16 Textphone details removed – Relay UK can be used instead.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dy13-9rw-slicker-recycling-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprgp3030eav008 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-uganda-agro-industrialisation-productivity-for-farmers 14:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-the-beckmead-trust 14:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-amir-of-qatar-sheikh-tamim-bin-hamad-al-thani-13-october-2025 14:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 14:00 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsteds-corporate-governance-framework 14:00 Updated and signed off by Ofsted’s board per the recommendation in the Gilbert Review to strengthen accountability and improve board oversight of Ofsted’s effectiveness.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/fuel-finder-draft-guidance-on-the-cmas-enforcement-functions 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/submit-a-bulk-claim-sabc 13:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 13:48 Addition of a link to the Belgian Immigration Office website with information on the European Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 13:47 Updated the list of explosives detection dog teams.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-of-military-aerodromes-by-civil-aircraft-jsp-360-part-2 13:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-iuu-regulation-2026-changes-guidance 13:39 Update 13/10

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/faulty-passports-caseworker-guidance 13:39 Updated the faulty passports caseworker guidance, a full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-for-uk-nationals-affected-by-domestic-abuse-in-georgia 13:33 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-philippines-national-climate-adaptation-plan-2023-to-2050 13:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 13:23 Code GBAUEMAEMASLS for Swissport GB Limited in Nottingham East Midlands Airport, Castle Donnington has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 13:19 Code GBAUNHPLTNMAE for Maritime Transport Limited in Milton Milsor has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-jobcentre-plus-can-help-employers 13:16 Textphone details removed and Relay UK details added to ‘Jobcentre Plus – working together with employers’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 13:13 Document code D026 has been amended in Appendix 5A Union.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/warsaw-human-dimension-conference-2025-statement-by-uk-special-envoy-for-freedom-of-religion-or-belief 13:13 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/contacting-the-warm-home-discount-helpline-privacy-notice 13:12 Updates made to the privacy notice on which data is collected and how it will be processed, and how data is processed from other sources.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-eligibility-under-the-warm-home-discount-privacy-notice 13:11 Updates made to the privacy notice on which data is collected and how long it will be retained.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-emmanuel-macron-of-france-13-october-2025 13:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-families-with-more-than-2-children-information-for-stakeholders 13:01 Textphone details removed; Relay UK details added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/moving-to-a-single-list-for-uk-sanctions-designations-28-january-2026 13:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-16-schools-funding-local-authority-guidance-for-2024-to-2025 13:00 We have updated the ‘Guidance for completing the disapplications form’ in section 3 ‘Accessing the form’ with additional instructions for completing a disapplication submission.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 13:00 Updated page to say that the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing and from 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-sanctions 13:00 Updated page to say that the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing and from 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/34th-mod-sanctuary-awards-celebrate-sustainability-achievements-in-defence 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 12:57 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2440

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:57 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3173

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 12:57 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2563

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 12:56 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2730

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 12:56 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2832

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-accelerating-green-and-climate-resilient-financing-in-pakistan 12:50 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sanctuary 12:45 ‘Sanctuary: issue 53, 2025’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-turkey 12:41 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/conflict-of-interest-policy 12:37 Policy re-written to apply to all employee and contractor roles, rather than only inspectors. Updated to reflect best practice, including defining potential conflicts clearly.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/wto-general-council-october-2025-uk-statement 12:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/academies-funded-on-estimates 12:27 We have updated the guidance and added the pupil number adjustment (PNA) calculator for academic year 2025 to 2026. We have also updated the estimate review and PNA important dates for 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estimating-pupil-numbers-how-to-complete-your-return-for-2026-to-2027 12:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hms-richmond-alive-with-opportunity-showcase-in-mumbai 12:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 12:18 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-court-orders-testamentary-guardians-and-loco-parentis-caseworker-guidance 12:17 Guidance updated to change terminology from ‘overseas’ to ‘international’ in relation to customers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 12:08 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues 12:07 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-by-country-service-availability-and-issues 12:05 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appeal-a-regulatory-decision-from-the-environment-agency 12:00 Added a link to an online form for submitting regulatory appeals. Clarified the possible outcomes of the impartial person’s consideration of the appeal.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-accounts-direction 12:00 Academy trusts can now submit their audited financial statements, management letter and internal scrutiny summary report for 2024 to 2025. We have opened the online form and published the guidance document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeal-a-regulatory-decision-from-the-environment-agency-privacy-notice 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/qatar 11:52 This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including updated information about religion, dress code, Ramadan, illegal drugs and prison sentences, using cameras and binoculars, journalistic activity, financial crimes, road safety and desert drives (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:52 Information about ‘Research with small businesses and tax agents – exploring their needs in relation to dealing with Corporation Tax requirements’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-statement-on-the-release-of-hostages-13-october-2025 11:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/illegal-working-penalties-uk-report 11:43 List updated as one of the liable parties did not qualify to appear.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-towards-aseans-financial-integration 11:40 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/marine-licences-drive-coastal-development-environmental-restoration-and-infrastructure-protection-in-englands-seas 11:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dual-citizens 11:33 Updated to make it clear the UK allows dual nationality.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:30 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:30 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-staff-networks 11:29 Updated the document: Civil Service Armed Forces Network

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 11:28 Two new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 10 October 2025: one in Dorset and one in West Yorkshire.

News and communications

/government/publications/growth-gateway-mozambique-energy-transition-strategy-investment-playbook 11:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/uk-utah-joint-statement-on-2nd-annual-working-group-meetings 11:15 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 11:07 Removal of information about severe weather warnings and travel disruption in Murcia and Valencia.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manage-your-fishing-effort-western-waters-crabs 11:07 Monday 13 October 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/peru 11:03 Removal of information about demonstrations and travel disruption near Machu Picchu.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/technology-and-construction-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 11:00 Updated the lead times

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-letter-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 10:59 Information about ‘Home as office expenses – check you’ve claimed correctly’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/faithful-stewards-the-role-of-friends-of-cathedral-charities 10:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-truro-tidal-gates-ready-to-swing-into-action 10:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/permanent-secretary-appointed-at-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs 10:47 Added that Paul Kissack’s appointment as Permanent Secretary began on Monday 13 October 2025.

News and communications

/guidance/claim-industrial-injuries-disablement-benefit-for-dupuytrens-contracture 10:45 Textphone details removed, Relay UK details added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-investing-in-critical-minerals-processing-in-africa-global-trends 10:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:43 River Thames: current conditions for Monday 13 October 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-developing-countries-trading-scheme-in-nigeria-guidance-for-uk-importers 10:43 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-mozambique-just-energy-transition-implementation-and-investment-plan 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/building-digital-uk-to-be-integrated-with-the-department-for-science-innovation-and-technology 10:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/growth-gateway-developing-countries-trading-scheme-in-nigeria-guidance-for-nigerian-exporters 10:37 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hms-agamemnon-completes-first-dive 10:31 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/poland 10:30 Addition of information that a drone incursion in September 2025 caused the temporary closure of Poland’s airports (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/russia 10:30 Updated information about dual nationals and the conscription based military service (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terms-of-reference-for-the-independent-adviser-on-ministerial-standards 10:30 Updated the document: Terms of reference for the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ministerial-code 10:30 Updated the document: Ministerial Code

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250127-6-8-emery-road-brislington-bristol-bs4-5pf 10:29 Date for representations – 5 November 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/industrial-strategy-quarterly-update-july-to-september-2025 10:21 Methodology note added as an accessible webpage attachment, replacing PDF version.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-a-trust-or-estate-service-availability-and-issues 10:18 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcohol-wholesaler-registration-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 10:17 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-service-availability-and-issues 10:16 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/payrolling-benefits-and-expenses-online-service-service-availability-and-issues 10:15 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/royal-prerogative 10:12 Guidance updated to remove references to Application Management System (AMS).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-bus-or-coach-service-or-driver 10:07 Replaced section on reporting a bus arriving late, early, not stopping or not turning up with a link to a new guide on how to do this.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-war-detectives-the-joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-commemorations-team-our-future-services-current-appeals-and-past-cases 10:07 Details of new services added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-bus-arriving-late-early-not-stopping-or-not-turning-up 10:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/expressions-of-interest-for-northern-ireland-business-stakeholders-group 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cma-refers-b2b-used-car-auction-merger-for-phase-2-investigation 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/second-chance-to-comment-on-personal-locator-beacon-registration 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/manor-farm-dairy-in-dorset-fined-for-slurry-polluting-river 09:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sizewell-c-funded-decommissioning-programme-fdp 09:32 Annexes and addendum to the NLFAB advice added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/primary-assessments-future-dates 09:30 Added assessment dates for the academic year 2027 to 2028.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/convert-to-an-academy-information-for-schools 09:30 Before you apply – We have removed the register your interest section as the form has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/convert-to-an-academy-information-for-schools/1-before-you-apply 09:30 We have removed the register your interest section as the form has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teacher-assessment-moderation-standardisation-and-training-process 09:30 Added clarification for users of the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal): Local authority users who also have or need school access will require 2 separate NCA Portal accounts and must use different email addresses to create and access them. Users who need access to multiple local authorities can however switch between them within one single local authority account, using the same email address.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/terms-of-reference-grants-for-moderating-primary-assessments 09:30 Added clarification on the requirements for monitoring and moderation, and updated the payment schedules.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-access-the-national-curriculum-assessments-portal 09:30 Added clarification: Local authority users who also have or need school access will require 2 separate NCA Portal accounts and must use different email addresses to create and access them. Users who need access to multiple local authorities can however switch between them within one single local authority account, using the same email address. Account managers who set up local authority users will either need to select ‘Manage access’ or ‘Manage moderation team access’, depending on the required permissions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/key-stage-2-tests-varying-the-test-timetable 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/key-stage-2-tests-how-to-become-a-marker 09:30 Markers for the 2026 key stage 2 tests onwards are recruited by Pearson. The updated guidance includes information on Pearson’s recruitment processes, available roles, application procedures and important dates.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-curriculum-assessments-monitoring-and-moderation-agreements 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/information-sharing-between-police-and-taxi-and-phv-licensing-authorities 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-1-tests-access-arrangements 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-access-arrangements 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-compliance-fee-for-2025 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/offshore-wind-setting-up-the-marine-recovery-fund 09:30 Added the summary of responses and government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2025 09:28 Final opinion 10/25 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-events 09:28 New event Intellectual Property Office: One day workshop (18 November 2025) added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-proposed-rate-per-loan-for-the-2024-to-2025-public-lending-right-scheme-year 09:15 Qualtrics link added

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/business-appointment-rules-for-crown-servants 09:00 Updated the summary text.Replaced all documents with new versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-appointment-rules-for-ministers 09:00 Updated summary textReplaced all documents with updated versions

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-proposed-rate-per-loan-for-the-2024-to-2025-public-lending-right-scheme-year 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-epirb-and-plb-registration-radiocommunications-amendment-regulations-2026 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/water-resources-planning-guideline-update 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/employment-related-securities-service-availability-and-issues 08:59 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-intermediaries-service-availability-and-issues 08:58 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 08:56 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/soft-drinks-industry-levy-service-availability-and-issues 08:55 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-service-availability-and-issues 08:54 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 for the Managing pension schemes service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-service-availability-and-issues 08:49 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-service-availability-and-issues 08:48 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 08:47 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-for-plastic-packaging-tax-service-availability-and-issues 08:44 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/classification-by-automated-grading-techniques-video-imaging-analysis-via 08:28 Welsh translation added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-details-of-a-hearing-to-be-sent-t423 08:00 Changed phone number for Leeds and Newcastle

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/responding-to-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-t422 08:00 Changed phone number for Leeds and Newcastle

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunals-after-your-claim-is-accepted-t421 08:00 Changed phone number for Leeds and Newcastle.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunals-hearing-types-t425 08:00 Changed phone number for Leeds and Newcastle

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-claimant-guide-t424 08:00 Changed phone number for Leeds and Newcastle

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-judgment-guide-t426 08:00 Changed phone number for Leeds and Newcastle

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/making-a-claim-to-an-employment-tribunal-t420 08:00 Changed phone number for Leeds and Newcastle

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sellafield-ltd-awards-29bn-infrastructure-contracts 07:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/preparing-plans-for-land-registry-applications 06:00 The guide has been amended to clarify that plans to searches of part are considered using the same guidelines as transfers or leases of part.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applications-under-the-family-law-act-1996 06:00 The guide has been amended to provide clearer guidance for customers to improve the lodgement of applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leases-determination 06:00 The guide has been amended to provide clearer guidance for customers to improve the lodgement of applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-companies-and-limited-liability-partnerships-pg78 06:00 Section 5.5 has been amended to include contact details for our Commercial Arrangements Section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/management-oversight-policy-framework 00:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/public-urged-to-get-flood-ready-as-environment-agency-launches-flood-action-week 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-10-12

/government/news/prime-minister-pledges-uk-leadership-in-gazas-reconstruction-at-historic-egyptian-peace-summit 22:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/correspondence-from-the-interim-chair-of-acoba-to-the-permanent-secretary-of-the-cabinet-office-on-the-closure-of-acoba-and-reform-of-the-rules 18:04 First published.

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/government/publications/acobas-evidence-to-pacac-on-propriety-ethics-and-the-wider-standards-landscape-in-the-uk 17:52 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar 15:21 Updated information on the protests taking place in Madagascar. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:57 River Thames: current conditions for Sunday 12 October 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/royal-marines-bullseye-shot-stops-35m-illegal-drugs-shipment-in-the-middle-east 08:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/great-british-railways 02:00 Public ownership programme updated.

Guidance and regulation