UK Government advice update diffs

2026-06-30

/government/news/change-of-ambassador-to-turkey-jennifer-anderson 10:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/innovative-robotics-trialled-to-tackle-nuclear-waste-challenges 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-5226-poultrymeat-import-quota 09:48 Updates made to the figures in Annex 1.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/edition-4-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-software-developer-newsletter 09:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/national-age-assessment-board-caseworker-guidance 09:45 Amendments have been made to the guidance on conducting abbreviated age assessments and on the timeframe in which local authorities must provide information to the NAAB.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 09:38 Update to navigation issues. Temple Lock is now open to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfid-enhanced-due-diligence-safeguarding-for-external-partners 09:35 Updated guidance on Child Safeguarding Due Diligence for external partners.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/assessing-age-instruction 09:34 Amended to remove a sentence referring to abbreviated age assessments within the When the Home Office can make a referral to the National Age Assessment Board (NAAB) section. Amendments have also been made on reviewing initial decisions conducted by juxtaposed controls and other minor amendments have been made.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-pollutant-release-and-transfer-register-prtr-data-sets 09:30 The UK PRTR is moving to a new system. During this move, you can download industrial pollutant emissions data in XML format.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quarterly-total-energy-data-revisions 09:30 Latest data published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-maintenance-service-2012-scheme-experimental-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Added information for the June 2026 publication (data to March 2026)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/service-level-agreement-for-operation-of-scottish-income-tax-by-hmrc 09:30 Updated the service level agreement for 2026 to 2027.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/service-level-agreement-for-operation-of-welsh-rates-of-income-tax-by-hmrc 09:30 Updated the service level agreement for 2026 to 2027.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/deer-licence-to-kill-deer-at-night-by-shooting-cl55 09:30 Added link to the ‘Re-register for deer night shooting licence CL55’ form. Renamed the ‘How to re-register’ section as ‘Using your licence for another year’ and moved this section to beneath ‘How to register’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/east-west-rail-safeguarding-directions 09:30 Updated safeguarding directions and guidance to reflect revised East West Rail proposals as presented at the April 2026 consultation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/energy-trends-table-of-tables 09:30 ET 3.16, 4.5 and 6.3 added to table.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools-and-local-authorities 09:30 Added ‘Model parent or carer communication for schools and local authorities: free school meals changes – 2026 to 2027 academic year’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/free-meals-in-further-education-guide 09:30 Added ‘Model student communication for further education: free meal changes – 2026 to 2027 academic year’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/income-related-benefits-estimates-of-take-up-release-strategy 09:30 Updated ‘Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: release strategy’ to provide information on proposed and confirmed changes to Income-related benefits statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kharkiv-reconstruction-transport-strategy 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/list-of-special-feature-articles-by-subject-published-in-energy-trends 09:30 June 2026 articles added to list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/feed-and-food-official-laboratories 09:24 Cranswick Country Foods PLC removed from list of other specified laboratories testing trichinella parasites.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shellfish-classification 09:03 Regulation applicable to Northern Ireland has been added. The Application Process has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tyre-pyrolysis-oil-resource-framework 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/youth-jobs-grant 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 08:53 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/creating-a-plan-timetable 08:52 Added more information about the approved data standard.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 08:50 All Civil updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-cmas-programme-of-work-across-mobile-platforms 08:43 Steering consultation and call for evidence on NFC access published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-romania 08:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/notices-to-be-made-under-the-customs-bulk-customs-declaration-and-miscellaneous-amendments-eu-exit-regulations-2020 08:30 The attachment ‘Notices made under the Customs (Bulk Customs Declaration and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020’ has been updated.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/innovative-food-guidance-hub 08:29 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/issues-relating-to-nfc-access-on-ios 08:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform 08:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-steering-conduct-requirement-for-googles-mobile-platform 08:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-consults-on-new-requirements-for-apple-and-googles-mobile-platforms 08:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sweden-tax-treaties 07:50 The page has been updated to include the UK-Sweden memorandum of understanding on arbitration under Article 23 of the Convention Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).The memorandum sets out detailed procedures for applying the arbitration provisions under Article 23 of the UK-Sweden Double Taxation Convention (2015, as amended 2021).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/china-ip-newsletter 04:33 Updated UK-China Intellectual Property newsletter June 2026

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/england-coast-path-in-the-east-of-england 00:30 Map and table updated to show that further sections of the Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea stretch, and the whole of the Bawdsey to Aldeburgh stretch are now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-overview-of-progress 00:30 Map updated to show that further sections of the Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea stretch, and the whole of the Bawdsey to Aldeburgh stretch are now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-from-aldeburgh-to-hopton-on-sea-natural-englands-proposals 00:30 Updated the Outcome to show the section from Church Road, Kessingland to Lowestoft (AHS4 (part) and AHS5) is now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-from-bawdsey-to-aldeburgh-natural-englands-proposals 00:30 We’ve updated the Outcome section to show this stretch is now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uks-first-maternity-and-neonatal-commissioner-to-be-appointed 00:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-import-multiple-low-value-parcels-on-one-declaration 00:01 Information has been updated to reflect change in legislation.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

2026-06-29

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 22:46 Temple Lock is currently closed to navigation until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-drone-transformation-to-strengthen-armed-forces-backed-by-more-than-5-billion 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/justice-for-victims-as-domestic-killers-to-face-longer-behind-bars 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 21:54 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2477

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 21:54 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3210

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 21:54 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2600

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 21:54 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2767

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 21:54 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2869

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/civilians-must-never-bear-the-consequences-of-conflict-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:22 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/resident-doctors-agree-deal-with-government-to-end-strikes 20:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-uk-envoy-to-champion-lgbt-rights-globally 19:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-29-june-2026 18:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-crackdown-on-fraud-leads-to-cancellation-of-over-450-blue-badges-in-the-wirral 17:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/parole-board-launches-new-video-and-leaflet-for-victims 17:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/distributing-tips-fairly-revised-statutory-code-of-practice 17:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-strengthening-the-law-on-tipping 17:04 Response to the consultation added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dcms-framework-documents 16:58 Updated: Charity Commission framework document 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/israel-must-uphold-its-obligations-under-international-law-and-take-urgent-steps-to-halt-the-violence-in-the-west-bank-uk-statement-at-the-un-security 16:48 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/food-and-feed-codes-of-practice 16:46 Broken links updated throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/ghana 16:44 New information about flooding in parts of Ghana, including Accra and surrounding areas (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Flooding’ on the ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/illegal-immigrants-and-foreign-criminals-to-be-removed 16:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 16:30 New dates published for Airworthiness for military aircraft fundamentals (AMAC-F), Aircraft structural integrity course (ASIC)​ and Aerodrome operators study period (AOSP).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/idps-template-result-letter-after-pregnancy-loss 16:26 Changed lead organisation from Public Health England to NHS England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/circular-0042026-crime-and-policing-act-2026 16:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/correcting-your-date-of-birth-with-companies-house 16:23 Form LLP288c added for limited liability partnership (LLP) members appointed before 1 October 2009.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/working-or-volunteering-in-regulated-activity-with-children 16:22 Updated ‘Regulated activity: removal of the supervision exemption (comes into force 1 September 2026)’ to clarify that this guidance also applies to childcare providers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/borderlines-with-medical-devices 16:20 The line:’Alcohol-only pre-injection swabs and wipes are considered to be medical devices as are those containing anti-microbial substances such as chlorhexidine, cetrimide or iodine.’has been changed to this:Alcohol-only pre-injection swabs and wipes are considered to be medical devices.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-external-expenditure 16:15 Added an entry for Ofwat and also updated the total amount

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/earned-recognition-fsa-approved-assurance-schemes 16:05 Update to link under section 7.1

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-pension-scheme-preparing-and-maintaining-an-investment-strategy-statement 16:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/innovation-accelerator 15:59 Updated attachment with contact details and further information on Innovation Accelerator

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-pension-scheme-asset-pooling 15:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-pension-scheme-fund-governance 15:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-in-slovakia-information-for-victims 15:55 The guidance has been reviewed throughout.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/the-principal-civil-service-pension-scheme-amendment-scheme-2026 15:44 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/updating-the-register-when-a-property-owner-dies 15:42 Added and link information regarding Death of a Joint Proprietor service service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-personal-allowances-and-tax-refunds-if-you-live-abroad 15:39 The ‘Information you’ll need to claim’ section has been updated to show you should give your last address in the UK (if known) to make a claim. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mhra-innovation-accelerator 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:32 UK vessel list for external waters 2026, EU vessel list for Jersey waters 2026, EU vessel list for Guernsey waters 2026 and EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-steps-up-drive-to-reconnect-young-people-with-16-billion-in-unclaimed-savings 15:29 Updated the member list for the taskforce

News and communications

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-training-providers 15:24 Clarified information on ITT accreditation, mentoring requirements and placements in other early years settings.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 15:23 Changed field “Gender” to “Sex”

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq-central-learner-pipeline-results-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 15:23 Changed field “Gender” to “Sex”

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tq-central-learner-pipeline-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 15:23 Changed field “Gender” to “Sex”

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appeal-a-decision-about-a-wine-business 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/unauthorised-encampments-guidance-for-police 15:13 The guidance has been updated to reflect the Crime and Policing Act 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 15:11 Added inspection dates and survey details for Salford Local Area Partnership and Newcastle upon Tyne Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/call-for-incubator-studies-for-small-satellite-and-cube-satellite-mission-concepts 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-5226-poultrymeat-import-quota 14:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/western-sahara 14:34 FCDO now advises against all travel to areas in Western Sahara within 40km North and West of ‘the Berm’ boundary line, including the city of Es Semara (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:31 One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in England on 23 June 2026 following reports of suspicious clinical signs: 1 calf in Lancashire born blind on 1 June and tested positive for BTV-3. The calf was also showing some neurological signs.

News and communications

/government/publications/recovered-appeal-epilepsy-society-chesham-lane-chalfont-st-peter-buckinghamshire-ref-3362050-29-june-2026 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/specialised-committee-on-participation-in-union-programmes-minutes-15-december-2025 14:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/business-finance-support/young-enterprise 14:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina 14:24 Updated information about travel disruption along the Bosnian-Croatian border, particularly the Gradiška crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4926-imports-of-sugar-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 14:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/ukrainian-driving-licences-extending-the-eligibility-period-in-great-britain-by-24-months 14:10 Information on public feedback and consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-5126-pigmeat-import-quota 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 14:05 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 14:05 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 14:04 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/food-hygiene-rating-scheme-fhrs-guidance-for-businesses 14:02 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-5026-imports-of-olive-oil-from-tunisia-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 14:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-ministerial-directions-to-the-regulators 13:55 Added links to paragraph 37 of Schedule 2A publications for Northern Ireland and Wales.

News and communications

/guidance/understand-your-fishing-vessel-licence 13:54 Updates for Wednesday 01 July 2026 variation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tonnes-of-illegal-waste-cleared-from-west-yorkshire-site--2 13:51 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/spring-water-how-to-produce-and-label 13:50 Corrected the section ‘Parasites and bacteria’ to reflect that testing water at source every 6 months must prove it is free of parasites and pathogenic micro-organisms. 

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/natural-mineral-water-how-to-produce-and-label-in-england 13:46 Corrected the section ‘Parasites and bacteria’ to reflect that testing water at source every 6 months must prove it is free of parasites and pathogenic micro-organisms. 

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cosmetic-products-enforcement-regulations-2013 13:46 Udated address for the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 13:45 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-62-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-burundi 13:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/precursor-chemicals-wallchart-for-domestic-licensing 13:38 The wallchart has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/precursor-chemical-import-and-export-authorisation-wallchart 13:38 The wallchart has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-62-uk-statement-for-the-enhanced-interactive-dialogue-on-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo 13:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/proceeds-of-crime-act-2002-part-2-criminal-confiscation-regime 13:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 13:24 Court lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 13:23 Lead times updated

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/growth-guarantee-scheme 13:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/procedural-guide-for-examinations-and-gateways-under-the-town-and-country-planning-local-planning-england-regulations-2026 12:55 The update reflects a minor procedural clarification to paragraph 3.5.1 and the Gateway 2 Process Overview.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-steps-up-drive-to-reconnect-young-people-with-16-billion-in-unclaimed-savings 12:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/external-governance-reviews-guide-for-fe-college-corporations-and-designated-institutions 12:39 Amended to clarify the timing of governance reviews.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/wolverhampton-fraudster-sentenced-after-illegally-claiming-30000-in-covid-loans 12:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-australia-investment-partnership-memorandum-of-understanding 12:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4826-milk-products-import-quota 12:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 12:23 UK Foreign Vessel Licence (EU Vessels) Variation 6 Conditions 01 July 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preston-guidance-may-2026 12:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 12:14 The links to the adverts for College of Experts, Department for Business and Trade, and Council for Science and Technology (CST) Co-chair have been removed due to their expiry.

News and communications

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 12:13 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England and Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4626-imports-of-rice-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 12:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/relevant-convictions-for-environmental-permits 12:10 Updated the ‘Convictions you must declare’ section to add in relevant legislation and offences.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/from-bomb-proof-pants-to-laser-weapons-25-years-of-dstl 12:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/energy-firm-named-after-500000-russia-sanctions-settlement 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pe20-1rx-stonegate-agriculture-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3107lev002 11:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202615-firm-named-after-russia-sanctions-breach-settlement 11:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-category-codes-for-non-domestic-properties 11:49 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-foreign-secretary-concludes-visit-to-egypt 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sia-privacy-policy 11:42 Updated the privacy policy to add a new ‘Making a complaint’ section.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ministerial-code 11:39 Updated HTML document to include missing information (point 11.6)

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-remarks-to-hospitality-leaders-29-june-2026 11:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/prime-minister-meets-hospitality-leaders-to-boost-opportunities-for-young-people 11:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/first-time-buyer-isa-consultation 11:19 Closing date updated to 18 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/tribute-to-nigel-cotgrove 11:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/approved-tachograph-centre-special-notice-01-26 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-noise-and-vibration-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-april-2026 10:45 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-world-leading-lab-to-be-built-at-secretive-uk-research-site 10:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/meningococcal-b-menb-time-limited-vaccination-offer-information-for-healthcare-practitioners 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-air-quality-and-dust-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-april-2026 10:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:34 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 29 June 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vehicle-emissions-trading-schemes-how-to-comply 10:33 Guidance updated on how to comply with VETS and a form added for reporting alternative CO2 emissions for off-vehicle charging for hybrid electric vehicles.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-air-quality-and-dust-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-march-2026 10:28 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/monitoring-noise-and-vibration-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route-march-2026 10:28 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 10:22 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 29 June to Sunday 5 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vero-cytotoxin-producing-escherichia-coli-symptoms-how-to-avoid-how-to-treat 10:18 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rebated-oils-enquiry-services-service-availability-and-issues 10:09 Planned downtime from 8:30am to 5pm on Monday 6 July 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4726-imports-of-cereals-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 10:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tied-oils-enquiry-service-service-availability-and-issues 10:05 Planned downtime from 8:30am to 5pm on Monday 6 July 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-evaluation-strategy-2026 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/exempt-exm 10:00 Replaced the Exemption from immigration control (Non armed forces) guidance with a new version, updates throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/low-risk-abstraction-for-nature-recovery-actions-and-fish-or-eel-passage-rps-374 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-traders-4526-imports-of-garlic-from-countries-other-than-china-and-eu-member-states-under-statutory-instrument-no-20201432 09:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 09:48 Updated the lists of approved test centres inside and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/climbing-on-memorials-offence 09:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nearly-400-antibiotic-resistant-infections-each-week-in-2024 09:41 Updated to reflect corrections to the ESPAUR report.

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:40 Removed 24/6/26 and 26/6/26 downtime as completed.Added 1/7/26 downtime.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:40 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:37 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/review-of-marking-for-gcse-as-and-a-level-results 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-gcse-and-a-level-marking-works 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointments-to-national-park-authorities-and-national-landscape-conservation-boards 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/funding-for-businesses-who-give-youngsters-a-chance-as-government-ramps-up-youth-jobs-drive 09:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/at-least-six-new-air-defence-warships-to-defend-uk-waters-and-boost-shipbuilding 09:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3 09:09 ‘NADPO’ has been added, with effect from 6 April 2025’. ‘International Bowel Ultrasound Group’, ‘Surtees Society’ and ‘Women in Property Ltd’ have been added, with effect from 6 April 2026.The entry for ‘Health and Care Professions Council’ has been updated to now allow the payable fee every 2 years for the entry or retention of a name in the register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 29 June 2026

News and communications

/government/consultations/proposed-tribunal-rule-changes-for-applications-under-section-11-of-the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/health-assessments-to-be-recorded-as-standard-in-major-transparency-drive 08:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/sudbury-prison 08:26 Dress code added.£40 per table allowed at visits for the cafe.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/the-queen-elizabeth-digital-memorial-marks-major-milestone-with-new-features 08:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/fcdo-next-generation-economics-competition 00:01 The 2026 Next Generation Economics 2026 competition is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/help-to-find-work-for-universal-credit-claimants-aged-16-to-24 00:01 The Youth Guarantee Journey replaces the Youth Offer from June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance 00:01 Updated guidance to reflect that audio recording is now standard practice in telephone and face-to-face health assessments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drug-precursor-chemicals-category-and-cn-codes 00:01 List updated to reflect changes in legislation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/esa214-a-guide-to-employment-and-support-allowance-the-work-capability-assessment 00:01 Updated guidance to reflect that audio recording is now standard practice in telephone and face-to-face health assessments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-assessments-audio-recordings 00:01 Updated the page to reflect changes to the health assessment process. The page now covers information on health assessments and audio recordings for all related benefits.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mobile-phones-in-schools 00:01 This guidance on ‘Mobile phones in schools’ became statutory on 29 June 2026. Schools should begin following it from 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/taxpayers-urged-to-get-ahead-of-july-self-assessment-payment-deadline 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-funding-boost-to-protect-englands-iconic-peatlands 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-06-28

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:32 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 28 June 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/high-speed-boats-and-new-drones-for-elite-commando-force-under-defence-investment-plan 09:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rough-sleeping-no-longer-a-crime-as-vagrancy-act-repealed 00:09 First published.

News and communications

2026-06-27

/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela 23:48 Updated information following the earthquakes near the coast of Venezuela on 24 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 20:02 Repairs at Goring Lock have now been completed the lock is fully open for navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 19:52 Added Sunday 28 June 2026 8am to 5pm | Boveney Reach | Eton Excelsior Bicentenary: The navigation channel for river traffic will be on the right, Buckinghamshire, Thames path, side of the river.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nation-unites-to-celebrate-armed-forces-day-as-southport-selected-for-2027-national-event 16:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 12:38 Saturday 27 June 2026 until further notice Goring lock is closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site this afternoon.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:18 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 27 June 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pioneering-projects-to-transform-obesity-care-backed-by-85-million-from-government-and-industry 00:01 First published.

News and communications