UK Government advice update diffs

2025-04-08

/government/news/over-1500-extra-gps-recruited-to-fix-front-door-of-the-nhs 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dvsa-practical-test-business-service-user-guide 00:00 Updated section 3.2 (Refunds if you need to change or cancel a test) of ‘DVSA practical test business service agreement’ to add that you must give 10 clear working days’ notice to change or cancel a car driving test (this has increased from 3 clear working days’ notice).

Guidance and regulation

2025-04-07

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-wong-of-singapore-7-april-2025 19:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/gaza-minister-for-middle-east-statement-on-detention-of-two-british-mps-in-israel 18:40 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/uk-kenya-defence-partnership-deepened-during-defence-secretary-visit-to-nairobi 18:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/clean-power-2030-action-plan 17:51 We’ve updated the connections reform annex to address a misalignment between solar capacity allocations and the solar pipeline for 2031 to 2035.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/clean-power-2030-action-plan-solar-capacity-update-letter-to-neso 17:51 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/aukus-partnership-strengthened-with-prime-minister-appointing-new-special-representative 17:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/malaria-prevention-guidelines-for-travellers-from-the-uk 17:16 Updated Botswana information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-at-the-58th-session-of-the-un-commission-on-population-and-development 17:10 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/current-year-income-guidance-on-finalisation-assessments 17:09 Updated for new tax year

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/martyns-law-the-sias-new-regulatory-role 17:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-approved-slaughter-markets-and-designated-breeding-sales 16:58 Updated general licence for moving animals from a restricted zone to slaughter during the low transmission period (EXD634 (E)). Updated general licence for moving restricted zone animals from market to final destination during the low transmission period (EXD637 (GB)).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses 16:58 Updated general licence for moving animals from a restricted zone to slaughter during the low transmission period (EXD634 (E)). Updated general licence for moving animals into or out of a restricted zone in England for emergency veterinary care during the low transmission period (EXD639 (E)).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nhs-bursary-scheme-rules-2025-to-2026 16:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/camping-and-caravanning-site-exemption-certificates-know-the-rules-and-how-to-apply 16:44 We’ve replaced the current list of exemptions with the updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:42 Added March monthly video and weekly update for 4 April.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-certified-digital-identity-and-attribute-services 16:29 The list of certified services has been updated one final time on 7 April 2025 to reflect latest certifications against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework and certificate expiry. The list will not be maintained from this date and will be withdrawn imminently. The list should not be relied upon for any future business decisions. The list has now been replaced by a new digital service where you can find the most up to date certified digital identity and attribute services, which you can find at the following link

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/phasing-out-sales-of-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-from-2030-and-supporting-the-zev-transition 16:29 Consultation outcome added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/current-dwp-research-in-the-field-undertaken-by-external-organisations 16:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:14 Update 07/04

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 16:03 Timescales have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-remarks-at-jaguar-land-rover-7-april-2025 16:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated 7 April

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fulfilment-house-due-diligence-scheme-registered-businesses-list 15:56 The list has been updated with 11 additions and 3 removals and 3 amendments.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/company-car-benefit-the-appropriate-percentage-480-appendix-2 15:54 The percentage rates for petrol-powered and hybrid-powered cars for the tax year 2025 to 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-service-availability-and-issues 15:46 Version 25.1 of the Basic PAYE Tools was released on 4 April 2025. All users should download and install this version. A new service issue has been added about how to access the Welsh version of Basic PAYE Tools.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-eligible-for-northern-ireland-mhra-authorised-route 15:44 Updated to add products to the list. Added: Doptelet 20mg tablets – Avatrombopag 20mg tablets; Alprolix 1,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials – Eftrenonacog alfa 1,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials; Alprolix 2,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials – Eftrenonacog alfa 2,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials; Alprolix 250unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials – Eftrenonacog alfa 250unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials; Alprolix 3,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials – Eftrenonacog alfa 3,000unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials; and Alprolix 500unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials – Eftrenonacog alfa 500unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-turbocharges-medical-research 15:40 New stakeholder quote added

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250077-land-west-of-high-street-stebbing-additional-documents 15:39 Rita Stroud, Sara Davies, Aidan Thomas, Andrew Stroud, Tim Gates and Trish Panchaud

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/taxable-fuel-provided-for-company-cars-and-vans-480-chapter-13 15:36 The fuel benefit charges at sections 13.6 and 13.7 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data 15:22 List of PPC Applications – Uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 15:21 Schedule 3 Projects Register – Uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 15:21 SNS Activity Tracker – Uploaded

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-charging-schedules-submitted-for-examination 15:11 List of charging schedules submitted for examination updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 15:07 Plans containing non-strategic policies and Plans containing strategic policies updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-turbocharges-medical-research 15:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/de12-7da-severn-trent-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-t2335619rv006 14:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rh9-8lf-michelle-baker-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgb3241kla001 14:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn8-6ar-mr-stefan-vassell-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhb3444kna001 14:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rh15-0ba-thakeham-burgess-hill-limited-liability-partnership-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpb3845kka001 14:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/welsh-food-and-drink-delicacies-earn-protected-status 14:54 First published.

News and communications

/research-for-development-outputs/an-ionic-liquid-synthesis-route-for-mixed-phase-sodium-titanate-na2ti3o7-and-na2ti6o13-rods-as-an-anode-for-sodium-ion-batteries 14:38 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/new-guide-to-research-and-innovation-challenges-for-climate-adaptation-released 14:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-and-industry-to-train-up-clean-power-army 14:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-factsheet 14:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/inquiry-into-the-southport-attack-begins-today 14:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-environmental-management-plans-for-hs2-phase-one 14:07 Updated London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Local Environmental Management Plan

Policy papers and consultations

/government/calls-for-evidence/package-travel-legislation-updating-the-framework 14:00 Added the documents: ‘Package travel legislation: updating the framework – call for evidence response’ and ‘Research into the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (PTRs) – a discrete choice experiment’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/package-travel-legislation-consultation-on-proposed-amendments 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/preston-guidance-march-2025 13:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/research-for-development-outputs/empowerment-through-appliances-insights-from-the-humanitarian-energy-sector 13:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/channel-and-prevent-multi-agency-panel-pmap-guidance 13:49 Added a new Policy Addendum.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-to-listen-learn-and-deliver-as-consultation-on-transformational-welfare-reforms-begins 13:48 First published.

News and communications

/research-for-development-outputs/walk-in-cold-rooms-a-practitioners-technical-guide 13:46 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/make-a-complaint-to-the-independent-examiner-of-complaints 13:35 Moi Ali’s biography updated.

Guidance and regulation

/research-for-development-outputs/direct-and-indirect-effects-of-subsidized-dual-apprenticeships 13:34 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/research-for-development-outputs/reading-for-life-lasting-impacts-of-a-literacy-intervention-in-uganda 13:24 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/research-for-development-outputs/the-impact-of-teacher-effectiveness-on-student-learning-in-africa 13:12 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/join-the-list-of-authorised-distance-plant-sellers 13:09 Updated the list of authorised distance plant sellers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-rules-on-meat-produced-from-poultry-and-farmed-game-birds-originating-in-a-protection-zone 13:08 Updated the document ‘Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in disease control zones’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/burundi 13:02 CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all travel to Rusizi National Park and continues to advise against all travel to Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces, Kayanza Province, Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Cibitoke and Bujumbura Rural Province. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to the area of Bujumbura Rural Province north of the Isale road (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda 12:58 CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the Rubavu District and continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Rusizi District (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recycled-capital-grant-fund-2024-to-2025-guide-for-providers 12:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/medicines-that-cannot-be-parallel-exported-from-the-uk 12:51 Updated to add: Verteporfin (strength: 15mg; pharmaceutical form: powder for solution for infusion).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:44 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/southport-inquiry-terms-of-reference 12:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 12:28 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/declaration-of-intent-between-the-uk-bulgaria-and-romania-on-organised-immigration-crime 12:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/value-for-money-in-pre-arranged-financing-for-disasters 12:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/renewable-transport-fuels-obligation-account-holders 12:07 Added 23 new companies, amended 11 company entries and removed 3 companies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/pathways-to-work-reforming-benefits-and-support-to-get-britain-working-green-paper 12:05 HTML versions of ‘Spring Statement 2025 health and disability benefit reforms equality analysis and impacts’ added to page.Accessible formats for ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper’ added to page. Information related to accessible formats updated with details of physical copies that can be ordered.Dates and event links for public consultation events added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 12:03 The details for one software supplier has been added to the ‘software available now’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 12:02 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2413

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 12:01 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3146

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 11:58 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2536

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 11:51 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2703

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pharmacovigilance-of-veterinary-medicines-in-great-britain 11:51 Minor updates made to Guideline IV Signal management, including benefit-risk reports. Clarification to reporting of signals identified and actions required by a regulatory authority and further details on Product Group Codes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/benefit-risk-report-brr-and-signal-notification-submissions 11:51 Updates to Technical guidance for completion of BRSRs, PSSs and signal notifications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 11:50 Added the latest list of establishments for poultry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/refining-the-uk-subsidy-control-regime 11:48 ‘Consultation response: refining the UK subsidy control regime ‘ document added to page as a public response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-launches-call-for-evidence-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity-at-work 11:43 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox 11:30 Updated to include information on new case of Clade Ib mpox.

News and communications

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-south-africa 11:27 Updated the online booking, website links and test fees for the IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre in Pretoria as well as test fees and what you should bring with you for the ShipMed Medical Services in Durban.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/federated-states-of-micronesia 11:24 Updated information on visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ofqual-rolling-update 11:24 Added information about the publication ‘Understanding grading: toolkit for schools and colleges’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 11:19 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2805

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccination-against-mpox-information-for-healthcare-practitioners 11:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 11:17 Code GBAUGATNCLFZX for UPS SCS (UK) Ltd in Gateshead has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/deep-space-advanced-radar-capability-darc 11:14 Added image: aerial view of proposed DARC facility at Cawdor Barracks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure 11:11 Tax year references have been updated in the sections ‘Income Tax returns’ and ‘If you failed to notify HMRC that you’d started in business’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:01 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 7 April2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gcse-and-a-level-grading-what-you-need-to-know 10:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-gcse-and-a-level-grading-works-teachers-and-headteachers-guide 10:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/checklist-for-gender-equality-disability-and-social-inclusion-gedsi-across-fcdo-programmes 10:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cuts-to-red-tape-to-make-great-british-staycations-cheaper 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/crane-back-in-business-with-a-little-help-from-spot-the-robot 10:51 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 10:41 Updated the lists of approved test centres in and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/double-taxation-treaty-passport-scheme-register 10:40 The register has been updated with 162 additions, 11 amendments and 123 removals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sei-reports-for-new-significant-environmental-effects-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route 10:36 Updated Banbury Road, Stoneton Lane and Wormleighton Road.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/climate-change-levy-list-of-people-granted-a-utility-direction 10:29 South Tees Site Company Ltd has been added to the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 10:28 Added down time from 09/04 – 21/05. Removed downtime before 04/04.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/china-prisoner-pack 10:23 Document updated

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-closing-statement--2 10:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/customs-civil-penalties 10:17 Reason code 6 of the Customs schedule of contraventions after 9 May 2018 has been updated to align with amendments to Customs schedule of contraventions from 1 January 2021.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hundreds-of-quangos-to-be-examined-for-potential-closure-as-government-takes-back-control 10:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/estonia-list-of-translators-and-interpreters 10:12 Guide review

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/estonia-list-of-lawyers 10:12 Guide review

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consultation-launched-to-cut-red-tape-for-asset-managers-and-boost-growth 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/protected-plants-fungi-and-lichens-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/protected-species-how-to-review-planning-applications 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes:In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.Table 1. Likely habitat for protected species – lists of habitat types and species have been updated. Table 2. Survey timetable – updated to include species and timings not previously included. In the section ‘discuss survey requirements with developers’, added new information outlining Natural England’s offer to developers regarding surveys.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/badgers-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes.In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bats-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences. New information has also been included about the Bat Earned Recognition scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/beavers-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reptiles-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/freshwater-pearl-mussels-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences. Clarified the protections under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fish-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences. In ‘How fish are protected’, the protections of European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) have been clarified.  The advice now includes reference to the following protected fish – burbot (Lota lota), allis shad (Alosa alosa), twaite shad (alosa fallax) and brown trout (Salmo trutta).  

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/great-crested-newts-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes.In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation.In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/water-voles-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences. In the ‘when to ask for a survey’ section, the types of habitat have been clarified and updated. In the ‘assess the effect of development’ section, the list of activities that can harm water voles has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/white-clawed-crayfish-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences. In the ‘when to ask for a survey’ section, the list of survey works that can be included has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wild-birds-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hazel-dormice-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/invertebrates-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences. The protections under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 have been clarified.   The name of the little whirlpool ramshorn snail has been corrected.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/natterjack-toads-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/otters-advice-for-making-planning-decisions 10:00 This guidance has been improved and updated. This includes the following changes. In the section on how the species are protected, the list of offences has been updated to match the relevant legislation. In ‘Planning and licence conditions’, new wording has been included about planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions and issuing of licences.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/climate-adaptation-research-and-innovation-framework 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/farming-profitability-review-terms-of-reference 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/illegal-animal-medicines-seizures-improvement-notices-and-prosecutions 10:00 Updated to include recent April seizures.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/partners-divorce-and-dissolution 09:44 Updated guidance

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:38 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 09:37 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal 09:37 We no longer publish the name of the deliverables, or the cost of each deliverable in line with the revised Transparency Policy.Revised open call details in step 1 to align with the new open call layout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-hydrogen-power-projects-to-boost-growth 09:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cervical-screening-gynaecological-cytopathology-external-quality-assessment 09:30 12th edition of the NHS cervical screening programme gynaecological cytopathology EQA scheme. Changes as summarised in the ‘Changes to this edition of the gynaecological cytopathology EQA scheme’ page. Referral sheet, scoring matrices, performances examples with action points and amalgamation of grades files PDFs now embedded within the main guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-launches-campaign-to-tackle-misconceptions-on-antibiotics 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/child-abduction-accredited-solicitors-referral-list 09:29 Hanne & Co new address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/health-and-care-visa-guidance-for-applicants 09:25 Updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-panama-greg-houston 09:19 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/paye-draft-forms-p11d-p9d 09:12 The PAYE draft forms for tax year 2020 to 2021 have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/project-adder 09:06 Amended to reflect the closure of the programme on 31 March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/court-martial-results-from-the-military-court-centres 09:02 Added ‘Court martial results from the military court centres: January to April 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/announcements-from-the-criminal-procedure-rule-committee 09:00 Added April 2025 update: criminal procedure rule changes now in force

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rules-and-practice-directions-2020 09:00 Parts 9, 17, 20, 34, 38, 45 and 48 of Criminal Procedure Rules updated. Index updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-legal-aid-means-testing 09:00 Keycard updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbt-cma-joint-statement-on-consumer-protection 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-cmas-approach-to-direct-consumer-protection 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/alternative-investment-fund-managers-regulations-consultation 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/energy-company-obligation-4-and-the-great-british-insulation-scheme-mid-scheme-changes 09:00 Published government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/passenger-experience-put-first-in-multimillion-pound-competition-driving-rail-innovation 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cma-to-boost-consumer-and-business-confidence-as-new-consumer-protection-regime-comes-into-force 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-employer-payment-summary-eps-only 08:58 Welsh translation has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/former-nfu-president-and-farmer-baroness-minette-batters-appointed-by-defra-to-lead-farm-profitability-review 08:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/defence-secretary-meets-family-of-the-late-agnes-wanjiru-in-kenya 08:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/teacher-misconduct-attend-a-professional-conduct-panel-hearing-or-meeting 08:34 FN added 22 to 23 AprilFN added 22 to 24 AprilFN added 24 to 25 AprilFN added 24 to 25 AprilFN added 25 April x 2FN added 28 to 30 AprilFN added 28 April to 1 MayFN added 28 to 2 MayFN added 29 to 30 AprilFN added 29 to 2 MayFN removed 31 March to 3 AprilFN removed 31 March to 4 AprilFN removed 3 April x 2

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-ungulates-to-the-eu 08:25 Updated the lists of confined establishments in Great Britain and the Bailiwick of Jersey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-in-great-britain-guernsey-jersey-and-the-isle-of-man-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 08:23 Updated the lists of confined establishments in Great Britain and the Bailiwick of Jersey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-guidance-to-help-check-property-details 08:10 Welsh translation added.

News and communications

/guidance/drake-hall-prison 08:02 Main telephone number updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/manchester-prison 08:01 Non-emergency/Safer Custody phone number updated in Concerns, Problems and Complaints section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/responsibilities-for-employment-businesses-working-with-umbrella-companies 08:00 A link to the policy paper ‘Tackling tax non-compliance: umbrella company market’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/working-through-an-umbrella-company 08:00 A link to the policy paper ‘Tackling tax non-compliance: umbrella company market’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tax-equalisation-hs212-self-assessment-helpsheet 08:00 The helpsheet for tax year 2024 to 2025 has been added, and the version for tax year 2020 to 2021 has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-allocation-rounds-privacy-notice 07:30 Privacy notice updated: to include recording of bilateral meetings between project contacts and DESNZ; retention period has been reduced from the length of HAR2 contract plus 5 years, to a shorter period of 4 years following final contract signature.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-allocation-round-2 07:30 This allocation round is closed to applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-allocation-round-2-har2-projects 07:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-allocation-round-2-har2-due-diligence-and-cost-assurance 07:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estonia-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 07:18 Guide review

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/what-to-expect-if-you-are-in-the-express-financial-remedy-pilot 07:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notices-restrictions-and-the-protection-of-third-party-interests-in-the-register 06:00 Sections 3.1.5.8 and 3.7.2 have been amended to clarify our requirements for compliance with, or removal of, a Form LL or company counter fraud restriction by an insolvency practitioner, trustee in bankruptcy, or attorney.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/receiving-storing-and-moving-excise-goods 00:30 The ‘Distance selling of excise goods – Northern Ireland only’ has been updated to reflect the new process explained in Excise Notice 204b.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/changes-and-issues-affecting-the-corporation-tax-online-service 00:30 Added information about changes for first-year allowance for zero-emission cars and how to indicate you are claiming an exemption from the PAYE cap for certain Research and Development expenditure credit (RDEC) claims.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/design-forms-and-fees 00:30 Form DF2B updated to April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-mark-forms-and-fees 00:30 Forms: TM12, TM16, TM24C and TM31R updated to April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cadet-experience-gives-youngsters-a-clear-advantage-at-work-and-further-education-new-study-finds 00:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-for-signs-of-payroll-company-fraud 00:15 The ‘If you’re a worker’ section has been updated to add information about working as an agency worker or contractor through an umbrella company.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-for-signs-of-labour-fraud-in-construction 00:15 The ‘If you’re a worker’ section has been updated to add information about working as an agency worker or contractor through an umbrella company.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-and-earnings 00:15 From 7 April, for individual claimants, the AET is £952 per assessment period. If you’re in a couple, the combined couple’s AET is £1,534 per assessment period.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-childcare-costs 00:15 From 7 April, the maximum amount you can receive for childcare costs increased to £1,031.88 for one child, and £1,768.94 for 2 or more children.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-sanctions 00:15 From 7 April, daily reduction rates increased.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-how-it-helps-you-into-work 00:15 On 7 April, the maximum amount you can receive for childcare costs increased to £1,031.88 for one child, and £1,768.94 for 2 or more children.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 00:15 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-and-your-family-quick-guide 00:15 From 7 April, the maximum amount you can receive for childcare costs increased to £1,031.88 for one child, and £1,768.94 for 2 or more children.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offshore-funds-list-of-reporting-funds 00:15 The list of reporting funds has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/carrier-bag-charges-retailers-responsibilities 00:01 Updated the ‘report your records’ section. The reporting period from 7 April 2024 to 6 April 2025 is now open for retailers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance-detailed-guide 00:01 The amounts you’ll get in the assessment phase and main phase have been updated with figures for the year 2025 to 2026 in English and Welsh guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-food-and-feed-for-other-animals-import-information-notes 00:01 The title of the Import Information Note ABP/26 has been updated. Information about the labelling requirements has been changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-credit-technical-guidance 00:01 The rates and guidance have been updated for 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit 00:01 Benefit and pension figures have been updated for the year 2025 to 2026 and new versions of posters have been added, in English and Welsh language. New YouTube videos – Pension Credit Calculator Explainer, How to use the Pension Credit Eligibility Calculator and Pension Credit: A British Sign Language for people for hearing impairments have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/access-to-work-staff-guide 00:01 The Lower Earnings Limit figures have been updated for the years 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/transporting-dangerous-goods-adr-tunnel-categories 00:01 Silvertown Tunnel opens.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/forms-directions-under-trade-marks-and-designs-acts 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/your-new-state-pension-explained 00:01 Figures updated for 2025-26.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval-inspection-manual 00:01 Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) inspection manual (from 15 April 2025)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charity-regulator-recovers-almost-150k-for-public-purse-after-discovering-gold-bullion 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-04-06

/government/news/backing-british-business-prime-minister-unveils-plan-to-support-carmakers 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-carney-of-canada-6-april-2025 19:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-international-leaders-6-april-2025--2 16:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-chinas-large-scale-military-drills-around-taiwan--2 15:47 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:43 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 6 April2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation