UK Government advice update diffs

2026-05-18

/government/publications/youth-intervention-court-pilot-expression-of-interest 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cutting-youth-crime-changing-young-lives 14:43 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/manual-of-airworthiness-maintenance-documentation-mam-d 14:41 Issue 5 of the Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 1 has been published under NAA 26/29.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pillar-two-top-up-taxes-relevant-territories-and-taxes-notice-2 14:40 The list of countries in sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of ‘Notice 2 – Pillar Two top-up taxes relevant territories and taxes’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2000-series-flying-regulations-fly 14:40 The combined 2000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation – Issue 6 – See NAA 26/28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/table-of-contents-2000-fly-regulatory-articles 14:40 Issue 36 has been published under NAA 26/28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-surface-water-investment-model-swim-approach 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2370-test-and-evaluation 14:39 Issue 13 of RA 2370 and Version 2 RA 2370 Form 1 Application for Test and Evaluation Endorsement have been published under NAA 26/28.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-reference-table 14:39 NAA 26/28 relating to RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation – Issue 6 and RA 2370 Form 1 Application for Test and Evaluation Endorsement – Version 2 and NAA 26/29 relating to Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 1 have been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-eea-efta-separation-agreement-joint-committee-annual-report-2023 14:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Brexit

/government/publications/uk-eea-efta-separation-agreement-joint-committee-annual-report-2024 14:38 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

Brexit

/government/publications/maa-regulatory-publications-mrp-amendment-record-sheet 14:38 Amendment record sheet has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-2026-documents 14:38 NAA 26/28 relating to RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation – Issue 6 and RA 2370 Form 1 Application for Test and Evaluation Endorsement – Version 2 and NAA 26/29 relating to Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) Part 1 have been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/uk-eea-efta-separation-agreement-joint-committee 14:38 Added the documents:UK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement Joint Committee annual report 2023UK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement Joint Committee annual report 2024

Brexit

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 14:37 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2761

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:37 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2863

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 14:37 NPA 26/09 consolidated comments for RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-comment-response-sheets 14:37 NPA 26/09 consolidated comments for RA 2370 – Test and Evaluation has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 14:36 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2594

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 14:34 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3204

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 14:31 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2471

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukraine-tax-treaties 14:31 Information about the ‘Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 2017 UK-Ukraine Protocol to the 1993 Double Taxation Convention – in force’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:30 Norway vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated, Monday 18 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 14:24 Removed downtime notifications from previous week.Notification for the 20/05/2026 is no longer being completed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/changes-and-issues-affecting-the-corporation-tax-online-service 14:23 When claiming Research and Development Expenditure Credits that are exempt from the PAYE cap, you no longer need to submit computations and PDFs. Updated section ‘Research and Development expenditure credit (RDEC) claims’ to remove this information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/veterans-of-the-lgbt-ban-financial-recognition-scheme 14:20 Updated: ‘Direct Appointments to the Independent Panel’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:20 Code GBAUESXEMAZPS for Yun Express UK Ltd in Castle Donnington has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/remote-internal-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:16 The name for code GBAULHRLHRANS has been changed. The name for code GBAULHRLHREUB has been changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/homes-england-backs-homes-for-nature-initiative-to-help-drive-sector-wide-impact-for-environmental-sustainability 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 13:52 Updated a supplier name and web address, and updated some of the wording, in the Local land charges software suppliers guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 13:36 Added 18 May update.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added link for new male lifetime pathway video.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/breast-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added URL for new version of female lifetime screening pathway animation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/cervical-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added URL for new female lifetime screening pathway animation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/diabetic-eye-screening-programme-overview 13:28 Added URL for new male and female lifetime screening pathway animations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 13:05 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-money-laundering-supervision 13:04 ‘Risk assessing businesses for anti money laundering supervision’, ‘documenting risk assessments for anti-money laundering supervision’ and ‘after a risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision has been done’ live webinar links updated to give correct booking information for users. Art market participants webinar information has been deleted as the webinar is no longer offered.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-and-when-you-need-to-register-as-a-tax-adviser-with-hmrc 13:00 Information has been added to tell businesses how to register with HMRC as a tax adviser through the new online registration process introduced on 18 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-meet-hmrcs-conditions-to-register-as-a-tax-adviser 13:00 Information has been added to tell both UK-based and overseas businesses how to register with HMRC as a tax adviser. Further detail has been added to help businesses identify their relevant individuals, as well as examples of the types of evidence that may be required for anti-money laundering checks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 12:58 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 12:49 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-launches-yacht-unlimited-certificate-of-competency 12:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/public-appointments 12:45 ‘Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB)’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-public-health-resources 12:42 Temporary ‘service unavailable’ banner added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 12:42 Addition of accessible (html) version of: Non-statutory supplementary document C.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-meters-radio-waves-and-health 12:15 Added clarification that the content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/radio-waves-reducing-exposure 12:14 Added clarification that content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electric-and-magnetic-fields-reducing-exposure 12:14 Added clarification that the content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electromagnetic-fields 12:14 Added a note to clarify that the changes are a result of a restructuring of the Electromagnetic Fields guidance webpages. The content reflects existing UKHSA advice and does not represent any new or revised position.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/banking-reforms-to-boost-investment-by-billions-for-british-businesses 12:14 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/residential-special-schools-national-minimum-standards 12:09 Updated ‘National minimum standards for residential special schools’, details in document history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sending-a-copy-of-the-appeal-form-to-the-council 12:09 Borough of Poole removed from the list

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/boarding-schools-national-minimum-standards 12:08 Updated ‘National minimum standards for boarding schools’, details in document history.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/global-partnerships-conference-summary-from-satellite-session 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/multi-annual-national-control-plan-mancp 12:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:01 Code GBAUMIDMIDSTQ for Dragonsea Express (Liverpool) Ltd in Levington has been removed and code GBAUMIDMIDSTQ for Steel River Quay Ltd in Teesworks, Middlesborough has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-national-professional-qualification-npq 12:00 Added information on registration and getting a course certificate.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/headship-national-professional-qualification 12:00 Added information about the early headship coaching offer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bill-discount-scheme-administrator-update 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-for-national-professional-qualifications-npqs 12:00 Updated scholarship funding and eligibility criteria for autumn 2026 recruitment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-support-service-privacy-notice 11:44 Updates to the privacy notice to reflect changes to data processing arrangements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consumer-credit-act-reformed-to-protect-consumers-and-support-modern-finance 11:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/maa-course-date-information 11:28 New course date published for the Aircraft structural integrity course (ASIC)​.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/education-secretary-speech-at-education-world-forum 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-international-alliance-to-support-children-with-send 11:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/msn-1858-mf-amendment-2-uk-requirements-for-deck-officers-on-large-yachts-24m-and-over 11:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-community-funding-for-product-safety 11:21 Links added to information about the contracts awarded in 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 and OPSS grants.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-community-funding-for-product-safety-2024-2025 11:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-community-funding-for-product-safety-2025-2026 11:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/opss-grants 11:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safeguarding-stability-enabling-growth-the-ring-fencing-review 11:11 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-mongolia-edwin-samuel 11:09 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/three-hundreds-of-chiltern--3 11:06 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 11:04 Hyndburn Borough Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 15 June 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-targeted-advance-assurance-on-up-to-2-areas-of-your-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief-claim 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-full-claim-advance-assurance-on-your-first-research-and-development-rd-tax-relief-claim 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/research-and-development-tax-relief-advance-assurance 11:00 Information about ‘applying for advance assurance’ has been moved to a new page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-a-report-on-implementation-of-the-tca-com2026166 11:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023-2024-and-2025 10:56 COM/3361720 decision added

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/austria 10:55 Removal of information about Eurovision song contest 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-parents-urged-to-claim-child-benefit-for-their-baby-now 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/confirming-identity-checks 10:43 Updated with minor formatting changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:35 Code GBAUDRDBHXZLX for IMC Pro Logistics (UK) Ltd in Tamworth has been added.Code GBAUHOULHRLRX for LP Customs Clearance Ltd in Sunbury on Thames has been removed.Code GBAUESXEMAZPS for Yun Express UK Ltd in Braintree has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:31 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 18 May 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/professor-joann-rhodes-the-rules-need-to-bend-why-flexible-policies-and-real-partnership-are-the-keys-to-unlocking-life-sciences-potential 10:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/doing-business-in-ethiopia-guidance-on-exporting-and-business-risks 10:21 Minor edits throughout to include the latest 2025 data.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/youth-justice-overhaul-to-keep-streets-safer 10:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 10:04 News Article.

News and communications

/government/consultations/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-information-sharing-regulations 10:03 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/veterans-uk-armed-forces-pensions-forms 10:00 Added a link to new digital form: Request a forecast of your deferred armed forces pension (AFPS 14)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fraud-prevention-savings-framework 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/plastic-packaging-tax-mechanically-recycled-plastic-packaging 09:58 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/apply-for-an-agent-services-account 09:56 The guidance has been updated to reflect the legal requirement for tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients to register for an agent services account.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kosovos-designation-under-the-extradition-act-2003 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt 09:49 Updated the list of approved test centres in the UK and outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/category-a-project-under-consideration-societe-buns-sarl-erg-international-ukyaounde-nsimalen-road-cameroon 09:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/complete-the-care-to-learn-and-16-to-19-bursary-fund-for-defined-vulnerable-groups-funding-claim 09:40 Updated for the latest submission window.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-secure-electricity-systems-sses-tariff-interoperability-code-and-licence-modifications 09:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/have-your-say-on-proposed-change-to-permit-at-hinkley-point-c 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/transfer-an-abstraction-or-impounding-licence-form-wr165 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/funding-to-support-local-plan-implementation-successful-local-planning-authorities 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/local-authority-risk-and-adaptation-toolkit-heat-edition 09:30 Updated to include the tool and guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-background-information 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-biological-principles-for-the-control-of-mers-cov 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-diagnostic-testing 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mers-cov-diagnosis-and-management-of-cases-and-contacts 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reception-baseline-assessment-assessment-and-reporting-arrangements-ara 09:30 Added guidance for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-organisation-local-authority-maintained-schools 09:30 Updated with new guidance that will come into force on 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-a-new-academy-free-school-presumption 09:30 Updated to give notice that this guidance will be withdrawn on 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukhsa-privacy-notice 09:30 Updated postal address, links and minor changes to wording.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-appraisal-and-selection-of-public-records 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/mers-cov-risk-assessment 09:30 Updated information on the background. Risk assessment level for travellers to Middle East remains very low. Risk assessment for acquiring MERS-CoV infection in the UK has been reduced to extremely low.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mers-cov-travel-from-the-middle-east-advice-sheet 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/opening-new-schools 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/seven-year-ban-for-cleaning-director-who-used-atherton-scheme-and-transferred-almost-200000-to-new-company 09:27 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 09:15 Updated with notification of a confirmed outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 09:15 Updated to reflect an outbreak of Ebola affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carbon-capture-usage-and-storage-ccus-innovation-20-programme-successful-projects 09:14 Published latest final project reports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-armed-forces-salute-250-years-of-american-independence-with-us-celebrations 09:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/suicide-and-self-harm-supporting-vulnerable-customers 09:03 Updated the ‘About’ section to advise staff to seek help if they are affected by the contents of this guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-vmd 09:00 Changes made to add a new contact option for VMD using the online contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/2026-2029-strategy-for-government-grants 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ta5-1ud-nnb-generation-company-hpc-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3238fhv004 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-life-as-a-partner-or-parent-private-life-and-exceptional-circumstance 09:00 Updated to reflect changes to ensure the period of leave granted to a partner is aligned where the sponsor holds 30 months protection leave, granted following an asylum application on or after 2 March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vmd-launches-new-online-contact-form-today 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-court-orders-testamentary-guardians-and-loco-parentis-caseworker-guidance 08:48 Updated to change references from letter 150 to the Parental responsibility letter on Comms builder.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safeguarding-and-consent-issues-caseworker-guidance 08:39 This guidance has been updated to provide a new email address for customers who need to contact the Public Protection Specialist Safeguarding team (PP SST).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/khayelitsha-cookies-to-be-sold-on-british-airways-flights 08:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 07:05 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 12 June 2026 to 1pm Tuesday 16 June 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hms-tamar-returns-to-honiara-marks-deeper-uk-solomon-islands-engagement 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/address-for-service-pg55 06:00 Section 5 has been amended to clarify the order in which postal addresses for service will appear in the register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/streamlined-asylum-processing-for-children-caseworker-guidance 01:00 Revisions have been made to this guidance to: update the high grant nationalities in scope so that the policy no longer includes South Sudan and Syria; add further clarification on the approach when the Statement of Evidence Form is received during the process; and remove a section on targeted interviews.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/thematic-approach-to-project-licence-application-review 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-reforms-to-stop-waste-criminals-from-exploiting-loopholes 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-17

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 17:56 Added 17 May update.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 17:27 Addition of information following a declaration of an Ebola outbreak on 15 May (‘Health’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 17:26 Addition of Ebola as a health risk you may face whilst in Uganda (‘Health’ Page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parking-what-works-where 17:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-for-a-healthy-life 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sustainable-placemaking-guidance-for-successful-local-centres 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sustainable-placemaking-guidance-for-mobility-hubs 17:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:09 Boveney Lock tail pedestal is currently on handwind operation only.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:48 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 17 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-deploys-new-low-cost-anti-drone-system-in-the-middle-east 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/first-olympics-in-the-north-of-england-in-governments-sights-alongside-stadium-regeneration-push 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-05-16

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 20:35 FCDO no longer advises against all travel to the province of Kasaï Oriental and no longer advises against all but essential travel to the provinces of Kasaï and Kasaï Central, FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of DRC (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). Addition of information about Ebola (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 20:30 FCDO no longer advises again all travel to the province of Kasaï Oriental and no longer advises again all but essential travel to the provinces of Kasaï and Kasaï Central, FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of DRC (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). Addition of information about Ebola (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 16:48 Added 16 May update.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 14:01 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 16 May 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sentinel-surveillance-of-blood-borne-virus-ssbbv-testing-privacy-notice 09:17 Sentinel Surveillance of Blood Borne Virus (SSBBV) testing: privacy notice has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-get-paid-under-an-environmental-stewardship-agreement 00:15 This information has been updated to reflect that the claim window without penalty, which closed at 11:59pm on 15/05/2026, has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship 00:15 This information has been updated to reflect that the claim window without penalty, which closed at 11:59pm on 15/05/2026, has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-complete-a-countryside-stewardship-revenue-claim-by-email-or-post--2 00:15 This information has been updated to reflect that the claim window without penalty, which closed at 11:59pm on 15/05/2026, has now passed.

Guidance and regulation

2026-05-15

/government/speeches/the-crisis-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-has-triggered-challenges-across-the-world-uk-statement-at-the-un-economic-and-social-council 21:32 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-approves-beremagene-geperpavec-vyjuvek-for-the-treatment-of-dystrophic-epidermolysis-bullosa 19:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 17:55 Added latest update

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/consultations/amending-the-hydrofluorocarbon-phasedown-schedule 17:38 A public statement has been added to provide an update on hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) phasedown reform.   

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/ofqual-rolling-update 17:35 Added details of Ofqual’s qualification reform hub and updated entries on Ofqual’s understanding grading resources and the consultation on using formulae and equation sheets in GCSE maths, physics and combined science exams.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 16:59 Notification of suspected Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belize 16:56 Updated information about the ongoing State of Emergency covering specific regions within Belize City and the Belize District (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 16:56 Deleted South East April firing times and updated phone numbers in May firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/physical-and-mental-health-support-for-people-seeking-asylum 16:55 Added translation for Tigrinya.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-leaders-of-governance-for-further-education 16:51 Added ‘National Leaders of Governance for further education: assessment criteria’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:45 FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz. Updated information about ongoing protests and road blockades (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bd3-9sx-haworth-scouring-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbs6025ifv009 16:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cuba 16:41 Updated information about fuel shortages (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-consular-and-crisis-services 16:37 Updated all sections of the privacy notice to ensure it reflects current consular and crisis services.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-issues-angus-fire-permit-variation 16:37 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 16:36 Updated with notification of a suspected outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/parental-responsibility-children-in-care-of-the-local-authority-caseworker-guidance 16:25 Updated to add a new section, Who can consent to cancel a passport for a child in care, to show when social services can authorise the cancellation of a child’s valid passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electromagnetic-fields 16:23 Added clarification that content reflects existing UKHSA guidance and has no new material.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/disability-confident-employers-that-have-signed-up 16:17 Updated spreadsheets showing list of employers that have signed up to the Disability Confidence scheme as of April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mauritius-knowledge-base-profile 16:16 Updated with information about parental responsibility in Mauritius.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-steven-gander 16:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/new-zealand-knowledge-base-profile 16:14 Updated the section Parental responsibility to confirm who has guardianship (parental responsibility) of children in New Zealand.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/spain-knowledge-base-profile 16:13 Updated the identity documents section to explain that foreign nationals who are resident in Spain are issued with a biometric ID card called a ‘Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero’ (TIE), and the nationality section to confirm that Spain now recognises dual nationality with France.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/norway-knowledge-base-profile 16:13 Updated the birth certificates section to tell staff about digital birth registration and birth certificates, and the identity documents section to add further information about the Norway identity card.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iran-knowledge-base-profile 16:12 Updated to confirm the name on an Iranian passport must match the name on the holder’s birth certificate.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dvla-services-update 16:09 Updated planned maintenance section with service outages on Saturday 16 May.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-disease-country-specific-risk 16:09 Updates for Nigeria, Kazakhstan and China added. Notification of suspected Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo also added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/adults-locked-out-of-learning-to-access-education-with-new-reform 16:08 Updated picture

News and communications

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 16:02 Consultation for HTLV-1 has ended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 16:02 Added the latest list of establishments for poultry.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ebola-overview-history-origins-and-transmission 16:01 Notice of suspected outbreak in Ituri province added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:55 UK vessel list for external waters 2026, and EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated, Friday 15 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-will-continue-to-work-with-partners-to-deliver-a-more-peaceful-and-prosperous-future-for-the-syrian-people-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-coun 15:55 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/early-years-initial-teacher-training-itt-providers--2 15:50 Updated the list of providers in ‘Early years initial teacher training (ITT): accredited providers’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/farmer-fined-after-pollution-kills-a-thousand-fish 15:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hr4-8ah-stuart-perkins-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3536mzv007 15:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-technical-specifications-xbrl-and-ixbrl 15:43 The ‘Generic dimension validations’ and ‘Joint filing validation checks’ files have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan 15:37 Updated information about bringing medication into the country (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/chad 15:35 New information about border security (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan 15:35 Updated information about brining medication into Turkmenistan (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-import-of-live-amphibians-of-the-order-caudata-salamanders-and-newts 15:30 Added links to new digital versions of BSAL1 and BSAL2 forms, and removed links to old PDF versions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/change-of-name-name-discrepancy-and-naming-children-letters 15:27 Added latest information note on birth registration of children born to British nationals in Vietnam.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 15:27 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Market Rasen, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2026/16) the surveillance zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/guidance/register-an-establishment-for-quarantining-salamanders-bsal1 15:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/give-notice-about-an-import-of-live-salamanders-or-newts-bsal2 15:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mca-approved-doctors-uk-based 15:24 Updated Web address for Dr Olarewaju.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/population-screening-explained 15:16 Updated links to screening animations

Guidance and regulation