UK Government advice update diffs

2025-04-09

/guidance/tell-an-employee-that-theyre-not-eligible-for-statutory-neonatal-care-pay-neo1 13:18 Added advice to get all your information together before you start because you will fill this form in online and you cannot save your progress.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 13:17 Information on overdue outstanding payment communications survey has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/acute-flaccid-paralysis-investigating-and-reporting-a-case 13:05 Updated information on notification regulations.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 13:01 Immigration Rules Appendix KOL UK – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/commercial-assessment-and-development-centre 12:57 Added the following documents:Commercial Assessment and Development Centre GuideCommercial Assessment and Development Centre Brochure

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/surface-water-pollution-risk-assessment-for-your-environmental-permit 12:56 Updated the ‘Screening tests: freshwaters’ section, ‘Test 2’, to reflect that applicants can no longer request river flow data from the Environment Agency.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 12:56 Immigration Rules Appendix English Language – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-customs-agents-and-fast-parcel-operators 12:56 The list of customs agents has been updated with 4 additions and 1 amendment.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-clinical-impact-awards-resources-for-applicants-and-employers 12:49 Updated all posters and infographics for the 2025 awards round.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registered-building-inspectors 12:46 Welsh translation added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ncts-software-developers 12:45 The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) list has been updated. One supplier has been removed. One supplier has been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 12:43 Immigration Rules Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection) – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-salary-if-youre-under-26-studying-training-or-in-a-postdoctoral-role 12:38 Updates to salaries for Spring rules changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 12:35 A new ADM 05/25: Rates for Income Tax, UC Benefit Rates and Social Security Contributions from April has been added. Chapters F3, H4, M6, S2 and V4 have been updated and an updated summary of changes has been added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/apha-appoints-new-chief-executive 12:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/minister-visit-to-see-mine-water-heat-in-action 12:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/alternative-provision-census-technical-specification 12:25 Added ‘Alternative provision census 2026: technical specification’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/weights-and-measures-national-and-eec-stamp-numbers 12:25 Stamp Number List Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores 12:23 Replaced ‘16 to 18 qualifications and discount codes: 2018 to 2026 performance tables’ with ‘16 to 18 qualifications and discount codes: 2018 to 2027 performance tables’. Replaced ‘Performance points for qualifications counting in the 16 to 18 performance tables 2024’ with ‘Performance points for qualifications counting in the 16 to 18 performance tables 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-council-of-expert-advisors-appointed-in-nista 12:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/legal-metrology-support-for-local-authorities 12:22 Audit Schedule Updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 12:19 Immigration Rules Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection) – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pubs-code-regulatory-compliance 12:19 Stonegate March 2025 self-reported breach added to the register

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/deporting-non-eea-foreign-nationals 12:18 The ‘Deportation on conducive grounds Immigration Act 1971 and UK Borders Act 2007’ guidance has been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/millpool-firing-times 12:11 Amendment to Millpool April firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-opens-world-of-construction-to-young-people 12:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 12:06 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ajay-sharma-named-new-british-high-commissioner-to-malaysia 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/gm-inspectorate-seed-audit-programme 12:01 Updated the GMI seed audit summary reports document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/one-million-nhs-staff-to-benefit-from-new-support-measures 11:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/england-woodland-creation-offer 11:54 Added clarity around applying by 30 June to secure agreement offers for the following planting season.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/audit-committee-handbook 11:54 ARAC handbook and GIAA Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Self-Assessment Tool updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 11:52 Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Human Trafficking or Slavery – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sentencing-guidelines-pre-sentence-reports-bill 11:50 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/immigration-rules 11:47 Immigration Rules Appendix Ukraine Scheme – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/foot-and-mouth-disease 11:44 Information about current foot and mouth disease cases, trade restrictions and risk levels has been moved to the ‘Foot and mouth: latest situation’ page (

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation 11:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/acting-traffic-commissioner-for-scotland-appointed 11:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/family-nurse-partnership-programme 11:38 Updated website addresses for Hampshire, Hounslow, Portsmouth, Salford, Southampton and Wiltshire FNP services. Croydon, Newham, Oldham, and Surrey removed from the list of areas where FNP is provided as these sites have closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/language-analysis-instruction 11:29 Updated the guidance to incorporate the new language analysis (LA) supplier The Big Word. Further details of updates can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/burning-waste-in-the-open-after-an-animal-disease-outbreak-rps-251 11:25 Updated this regulatory position statement (RPS) so it also covers incinerating straw, manure and litter from an animal disease outbreak (which used to be covered by RPS 34). Updated the RPS conditions and its next review date.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 11:24 Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme: eligible nationals – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20240075-land-north-of-thaxted-road-saffron-walden 11:21 Lead Local Flood Authority Further Comments and UDC Built and Heritage Conservation Further Comments

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-mauritius-paul-brummell--2 11:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/find-out-how-the-levelling-up-home-building-fund-can-support-you 11:18 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 11:17 Immigration Rules Appendix V: Visitor – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-at-risk-infants-aide-memoire 11:17 This document has been rebranded from PHE to UKHSA. This updated version contains additional information on the Dried Blood Spot (DBS), which is the preferred method of testing, as well as an expanded checklist and links to further resources.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/trastuzumab-deruxtecan-approved-to-treat-adults-with-her2-positive-cancer-that-has-spread-or-cannot-be-removed-by-surgery 11:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/kenya-country-policy-and-information-notes 11:16 Updated information on female genital mutilation published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:15 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:15 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 11:14 Immigration Rules Appendix FM-SE: family members specified evidence – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/brownfield-infrastructure-and-land-fund 11:10 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund. The postal address for Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land Fund has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-live 11:10 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/glossary-for-homes-england-cashflow 11:09 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-spreadsheet-templates-for-cashflow 11:09 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/costs-of-a-home-building-fund-loan 11:08 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/levelling-up-home-building-fund-edg-ironmonger-ltd 11:07 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/levelling-up-home-building-fund-sky-house-co 11:06 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/levelling-up-home-building-fund-windyridge-property-investments 11:06 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/levelling-up-home-building-fund-va-homes 11:05 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/levelling-up-home-building-fund-the-pg-group 11:04 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/levelling-up-home-building-fund-kingswood-homes-lancashire 11:03 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/guidance/home-building-fund-infrastructure-loans 11:02 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/levelling-up-home-building-fund-esquire-developments-ltd 11:01 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

News and communications

/government/publications/immigration-and-nationality-refunds-policy 11:00 Immigration and nationality refunds policy guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-recruitment-regional-fund-for-the-adult-social-care-sector-2025-to-2026 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/levelling-up-home-building-fund-development-finance 10:58 References to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund have been changed to the Home Building Fund.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/over-35-million-in-cold-weather-payments-support-paid-this-winter 10:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 10:55 Immigration Rules Appendix FM: family members – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 10:47 Added ‘MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 14 to 20 April 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/world-health-organization-confirms-mhra-to-continue-playing-vital-role-in-ensuring-the-quality-of-global-biological-medicines 10:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/launch-of-issues-with-supporting-evidence-final-report 10:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-technical-specifications-2025-for-trust-and-estate-returns 10:43 The attachment ‘Trust Special Exclusions version 0.1a’ has been added. The attachment ‘Self Assessment Trust RIM Artefacts’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/afghan-resettlement-programme 10:41 Find Your Own accommodation guide added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 10:41 Immigration Rules Appendix EU (Family Permit) – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/issues-with-supporting-evidence-final-report 10:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-digital-economy-act-2017-debt-and-fraud-information-sharing-review-board 10:35 Updated the list of member and also updated the file: Collated Review Board Minutes to March 2025

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 10:34 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5530

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preparing-for-the-multinational-top-up-tax-and-the-domestic-top-up-tax 10:30 Updated information about registration and reporting requirements, OECD standardisation and guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/museums-can-now-apply-for-20-million-of-funding-to-invest-in-their-future 10:28 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 10:20 Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-detailed-guidance-notes 10:18 Chapter 2 has been updated to make it clear only charities established in the UK are recognised for tax purposes by HMRC.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:17 River Thames: current conditions updated for Wednesday 9 April 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/overhaul-of-local-audit-will-restore-trust-in-broken-system 10:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/east-marine-plan-scoping-report 10:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 10:14 Immigration Rules Appendix EU – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 10:11 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8900

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/importing-selling-and-labelling-wine 10:10 Updated section ‘Labelling wine imported directly into Scotland and Wales’. Direct imports to Scotland and Wales by businesses based in either Scotland or Wales will need to show the wine importer’s address, and prefix it with the term ‘importer’ or ‘imported by’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 10:05 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6651

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/delivery-partner-dynamic-purchasing-system 10:05 Robertson Construction Group Limited has been added to the list of DPS members.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 10:04 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2683

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/consular-services-fees 10:00 Updated emergency assistance fees 19 and 20.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-chief-scientific-adviser-appointed 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250085-1-3-high-street-bristol-bs9-3dr 09:53 PINS to Applicant Confirming Procedure – Written Representations

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 09:51 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3171

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:48 Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:45 Immigration Rules Appendix Government Authorised Exchange schemes – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250087-land-between-84-and-108-ragged-hall-lane-chiswell-green-st-albans-hertfordshire-al2-3nn 09:42 D Wyllie, Kevin Bailey and Zane Hurst

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:40 Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:35 Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Charity Worker – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/delinked-payments-replacing-the-basic-payment-scheme 09:30 How to change your bank account details updated. Customers can now do this online by signing into the Rural Payments service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/environmental-stewardship-how-to-get-paid-under-your-agreement 09:30 How to amend your bank account details updated. Customers can now do this by signing into the Rural Payments service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-training-providers 09:30 Amended ‘EYTDA: guidance for training providers’ to clarify that GCSE Science is a mandatory entry requirement in the apprenticeship standard, in line with Early Years Initial Teacher Training requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-a-successful-project 09:30 How to check bank details updated in the Managing a successful Rural Payments Agency grant project guide. Customers can check bank details by signing into the Rural Payments service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202508-agreed-compound-settlement-for-breaches-of-export-control 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/local-audit-reform-a-strategy-for-overhauling-the-local-audit-system-in-england 09:30 Added Government response to the consultation to overhaul local audit in England.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/developing-faster-indicators-of-transport-activity 09:30 Monthly total number of electric vehicle public charging devices available in the UK updated to include April 2025 data.

COVID-19

/government/statistics/transport-use-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic 09:30 Domestic transport use by mode updated to the latest monthly data.

COVID-19

/government/news/leisure-travel-tops-charts-for-reasons-people-choose-rail 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:29 Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Creative Worker – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:27 Immigration Rules Appendix Sports Governing Bodies – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:23 Immigration Rules Appendix International Sportsperson – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/active-travel-england-scheme-review-tools 09:18 ATE route check tool updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sia-surprise-inspections-uncover-illegal-security-in-brighton 09:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/criminal-injuries-compensation-scheme-review-additional-consultation-2023 09:17 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/criminal-injuries-compensation-scheme-review-supplementary-consultation 09:16 Government response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:11 Immigration Rules Appendix HM Armed Forces – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:10 Immigration Rules Appendix Scale-up – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:08 Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 09:05 Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-reunion-instruction 09:01 The appendix family reunion guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-separate-pay-spine-for-nursing-call-for-evidence 09:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta 09:00 As of 9 April, it costs £16 to apply for an ETA.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-funds 09:00 Public funds guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/points-based-system-student-route 09:00 Updated the Student and Child Student guidance to version 9.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/administrative-review 09:00 The guidance has been amended to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules made in 2024 and 2025, including the transfer of provisions in Part 1 and Appendix AR to Appendix Administrative Review and the transfer of challenges to in-country grants of permission from administrative review to the error correction process.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-staying-with-or-joining-a-non-parent-relative-protection 09:00 Updated in line with Immigration Rules changes. The previous versions, titled Child staying with or joining non-parent relative (protection), can be found in the guidance archive.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/student-sponsor-guidance 09:00 Guidance on applying for a student sponsor licence and sponsorship duties has been updated. A full list of the changes made since last publication is included in the guidance documents.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/short-term-students 09:00 Updated the Short-term students caseworker guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations 09:00 Updated job titles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list 09:00 Spring rules change – salary thresholds and going rates on the skilled worker route.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukraine-permission-extension-scheme-caseworker-guidance 09:00 This guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the validity requirements. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/graduate-caseworker-guidance 09:00 Graduate caseworker guidance updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-for-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-caseworker-guidance 09:00 This guidance has been updated to reflect: the introduction of the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme; lawful residence requirement for parents joined by their children under the HFU scheme; changes to processing applications from eligible minors who do not have an approved sponsor.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-pay-scales-for-eligible-teaching-and-education-jobs 09:00 Spring rules change – uplift salary thresholds and going rates on the skilled worker route.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-pay-scales-for-eligible-healthcare-jobs 09:00 Uplift of salary thresholds due to Spring rules change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/from-import-to-innovation-how-grown-in-britain-and-ercol-are-transforming-uk-furniture-manufacturing 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:53 Immigration Rules Appendix T2 Minister of Religion – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:51 Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:45 Immigration Rules Appendix Administrative Review – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:41 Immigration Rules Appendix A: attributes – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:37 Immigration Rules part 11: asylum – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:34 Immigration Rules Appendix Graduate – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:32 Immigration Rules Appendix Short-term Student (English language) – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-partners-and-sponsorship 08:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:22 Immigration Rules: Appendix Student – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/rollout-begins-on-new-employment-support-programme-with-40-million-boost-to-west-london 08:20 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:16 Immigration Rules part 9: grounds for refusal – Changes made with Reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:14 Immigration Rules Appendix ETA National List – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:12 Immigration Rules Appendix Electronic Travel Authorisation – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:06 Immigration Rules part 1: leave to enter or stay in the UK – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 08:03 Immigration Rules Appendix Children – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:57 Immigration Rules Appendix Relationship with Partner – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:54 Immigration Rules Appendix Finance – Changes made in line with Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tackling-child-sexual-abuse-progress-update 07:54 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/tackling-child-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-update 07:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/immigration-rules 07:52 Immigration Rules: introduction – Changes made with reference to Statement of Changes HC 733.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-caseworker-guidance 07:00 Guidance on suitability requirements and EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules. Guidance on Zambrano right to reside has been updated to reflect Akinsanya & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, 2024, EWHC 469 (Admin) (11 March 2024) and Maisiri (EUSS; Zambrano; ‘Realistic Prospect’) Zimbabwe, 2024, UKUT 235 (IAC) (14 June 2024) and to add a new section 7 setting out how to consider applications to switch from pre-settled to settled status.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hong-kong-british-national-overseas-route 07:00 Guidance has been updated to reflect the change in application fees in accordance with The Immigration, Nationality and Passport (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-family-permits 06:00 Updated the guidance in line with changes to the Immigration Rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7090 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-student-sponsor-licence 00:01 Updated to reflect fee increase.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-the-eu-exit-id-document-check-app 00:01 Updated to make clear you can use your biometric residence permit, which expired no more than 18 months ago, when using the app.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/indefinite-leave-to-remain-if-you-represent-an-overseas-business 00:01 Updated to reflect increase in fees.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa-ballot-system 00:01 Updated to reflect fee increase.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-funds--2 00:01 Updated the Social Security Scotland benefits list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sponsor-a-scale-up-worker 00:01 This guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules coming into effect on 9 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sponsor-a-global-business-mobility-worker 00:01 Guidance updated to: give effect to a commitment in the Written Ministerial Statement of 28 November 2024 to prohibit sponsors from passing on sponsorship fees and associated administrative costs to their sponsored workers; reflect a change to the ‘qualifying overseas business link’ requirement on the UK Expansion Worker route; make some other minor amendments and clarifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supporting-documents-for-sponsor-applications-appendix-a 00:01 The guidance has been reformatted to improve accessibility and redrafted for clarity. A description of the main differences between the current and previous versions can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-caseworker-guidance 00:01 Updated the guidance to reflect Immigration Rules changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-abuse-protection-orders-and-protection-notices 00:01 Addition of Welsh version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fees-for-citizenship-applications 00:01 Updated to reflect fee increases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table 00:01 Updated to reflect increase in fees.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-under-tier-5-temporary-worker 00:01 Amended the minimum rate of hourly pay for Seasonal Workers to reflect the increase in the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage; information added to reflect the fact that Creative Workers must not be filling a permanent position, even on a temporary basis; added indicators against which the supernumerary requirement can be assessed; minor amendments to reflect the change to the supernumerary definition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-talent-appendix-w-workers 00:01 Replaced the guidance with a new version with updates to the Arts Council England section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/global-talent-eligible-prize-list 00:01 Updated the names of some Golden Globe awards.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-sponsor-a-skilled-worker 00:01 The guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules coming into force on 9 April 2025, as set out in Statement of Changes HC 733 (published on 12 March 2025), and to make some other minor amendments and clarifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-1-apply-for-a-licence 00:01 Guidance updated to reflect the Immigration Rules coming into force on 9 April 2025. Further details about the changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker 00:01 The guidance has been updated to: give effect to a commitment in the Written Ministerial Statement of 28 November 2024 to prohibit sponsors from passing on sponsorship fees and associated administrative costs to their sponsored workers; reflect changes to the Skilled Worker route coming into effect on 9 April 2025 in respect of care workers and senior care workers; make some other minor amendments and clarifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-3-sponsor-duties-and-compliance 00:01 Updated the guidance in line with the Immigration Rules changes coming into effect on 9 April 2025. More details of the changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-charity-worker 00:01 The guidance has been updated to reflect a change to the Immigration Rules coming into force on 9 April 2025, more details can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-sportsperson-or-sporting-worker 00:01 Guidance updated to give effect to a commitment in the Written Ministerial Statement of 28 November 2024 to prohibit sponsors from passing on sponsorship fees and associated administrative costs to their sponsored workers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-seasonal-worker 00:01 Guidance updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules coming into effect on 9 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-government-authorised-exchange-worker 00:01 Updated guidance in line with the Immigration Rules changes coming into effect on 9 April 2025. More detail on the changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-minister-of-religion-or-religious-worker 00:01 The guidance has been updated to give effect to a commitment in the Written Ministerial Statement of 28 November 2024 to prohibit sponsors from passing on sponsorship fees and associated administrative costs to their sponsored workers and to make some other minor amendments and clarifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-an-international-agreement-worker 00:01 This guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules coming into effect on 9 April 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/worker-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-sponsor-a-creative-worker 00:01 Updated guidance in line with the Immigration Rules changes coming into force on 9 April 2025. More details of changes can be found within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/keep-records-for-sponsorship-appendix-d 00:01 This guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules coming into effect on 9 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/multi-billion-pound-investment-secured-as-universal-theme-park-and-resort-set-to-be-built-in-bedford-bringing-thousands-of-jobs 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-04-08

/government/speeches/the-uk-is-committed-to-supporting-kosovos-euro-atlantic-aspirations-and-helping-to-build-an-inclusive-and-multi-ethnic-democracy-uk-statement-at-the 22:04 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/uk-and-illinois-trade-and-economic-co-operation-memorandum-of-understanding 21:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 21:01 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to some areas of Kinshasa. FCDO continues to advise against all travel, or all but essential travel to a number of areas of DRC (‘Warnings and insurance’, and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-a-steadfast-supporter-of-un-peacekeeping-as-a-vital-tool-in-global-peace-and-security-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 19:59 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/brazil-bereavement-packinformation 19:35 Major update in content to comply with new “Bereavement Pack” global templates. Old HTML attachment deleted.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/usk-prison 17:29 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-malaysia-ajay-sharma 17:28 First published.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/director-disqualification-sanctions 17:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/update-on-cabinet-office-audit-and-risk-committee 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/technology-and-energy-secretaries-chair-first-meeting-of-ai-energy-council 17:05 First published.

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