UK Government advice update diffs

2025-10-07

/government/publications/weights-and-measures-national-and-eec-stamp-numbers 11:11 Stamp Number List Updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-the-cma-about-a-competition-or-market-problem 11:00 More guidance on making a competition or consumer law complaint published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-best-to-make-a-competition-or-consumer-law-complaint-and-what-happens-next 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/industrial-strategy-quarterly-update-july-to-september-2025 10:57 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/hiv-diagnoses-fall-in-england 10:57 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/independent-review-of-the-criminal-courts 10:55 Expert advisers updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam 10:54 Updated information about drink spiking and sexual assault, and that vapes and related products are banned in Vietnam (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tick-surveillance-scheme 10:50 Updated form with new consent section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-by-product-operating-plants-approved-premises 10:37 Updated the list of approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/food-waste-collections-additional-funding-for-local-authorities 10:36 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:33 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 7 October 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-guidance-for-itt-providers 10:06 Updated the guidance for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Updated the requirements on the degree which applicants need to be eligible to get a bursary. Updated details on the checks which ITT providers should complete when they refer applicants. Removed references to Schools Direct lead schools. Reformatted the content to make it easier to use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-export-finance-insurance-list-of-approved-brokers 10:00 Contact removed from HSBCFinancial Credit Services Ltd. removed Acrisure Broking Limited contact added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/martin-swain-joins-executive-committee-of-global-business-registry-network 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/category-b-project-supported-ciner-glass-glass-manufacturing-facility-belgium 09:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-issue-17-drought-permits-to-yorkshire-water 09:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/govuk-chat-privacy-notice 09:40 Updated for the test with iOS users of the GOV.​UK app.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/govuk-chat-terms-and-conditions 09:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/about-govuk-chat 09:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-hiv-annual-data 09:30 Added pre-release access list for HIV data to end of December 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/subject-knowledge-enhancement-course-directory 09:30 Updated to reflect the new academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/unacceptable-behaviour 09:30 Revised to include additional detail and clarify expectations when contacting RSH.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hydrogen-infrastructure-strategic-planning-policy-statement 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/pm-statement-on-7-october-attacks 09:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 09:24 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/applying-for-student-finance-as-an-estranged-student 09:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-national-professional-qualification-npq 09:05 Updated to reflect that the service to register for a national professional qualification is currently open.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt 09:00 Added ‘Funding: initial teacher training (ITT), academic year 2026 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-decommissioning-contract-awarded-at-trawsfynydd-site 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 08:34 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-clinical-trial-approval-times-twice-as-fast-with-ai-and-reforms 07:02 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/data-element-23-document-and-other-reference-codes-licence-types-imports-and-exports-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document code C105 has been added to Appendix 5C Export.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Documents codes C105, Y172, Y173, Y174, Y239, Y240, Y241, Y242, Y243, Y244, Y245, Y246, Y248, Y249, Y250, Y251, Y252, Y253, Y254, Y255, Y256 have been added to Appendix 5A Union. Amendments have been made to codes Y146, Y150, Y171, Y175, Y176, Y177.

Guidance and regulation

2025-10-06

/government/news/pupils-to-benefit-from-more-specialist-teachers-in-classrooms 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cervical-screening-cytology-samples-external-quality-assessment 17:46 A full write up of the changes is listed in the HTML summary of changes document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-external-quality-assessment-eqa-scheme-for-bowel-cancer-screening-histopathology 17:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 17:44 Added OVS note 2025/64: Brucella canis testing requirements for commercially imported dogs from Romania; OVS note 2025/65: Tropilaelaps mite restrictions: Ukraine; and OVS note 2025/66: Outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Spain.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/common-land-notices-and-decisions-published-in-2023 17:29 Decision added 6 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250112-66-church-road-bristol-bs5-9jy 17:25 Decision notice amended (One name has been redacted at the very end of the document on page 9.)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 17:16 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2439

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 17:16 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3172

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 17:16 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2562

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 17:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2729

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 17:16 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2831

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/morocco 17:07 Removal of information about countrywide protests and demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 16:40 Timescales have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-steadfast-in-our-commitment-to-advancing-the-women-peace-and-security-agenda-globally-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:37 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/statistics/uk-humanitarian-aid-and-spend-in-syria-factsheet-2024-to-2025 16:27 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 16:23 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/carriage-of-dangerous-goods-authorisation-476 16:17 Authorisation extended to 31 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/stay-strong-and-get-vaccinated-before-celebrating-diwali 16:16 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania 16:14 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/malta 16:14 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands 16:14 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/norway 16:14 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/iceland 16:12 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/poland 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/romania 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/croatia 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/czechia 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sweden 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/slovenia 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/denmark 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/estonia 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/france 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/finland 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/greece 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/germany 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/hungary 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/latvia 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/liechtenstein 16:11 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/austria 16:10 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 16:10 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria 16:10 Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/response-to-supreme-court-judgment 16:05 6th October update

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan 16:03 New information on driving with an international driving permit (See ‘Road travel’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/public-urged-to-buy-pets-from-reputable-sources 16:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/coming-to-the-uk 16:01 Added Heathrow airport to the ‘Pay to FastTrack passport control at UK airports’ list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/response-to-supreme-court-judgment 16:00 We have completed our review of cases that could be affected by this judgment.

News and communications

/government/publications/set-up-a-limited-company-and-register-for-corporation-tax-service-availability-and-issues 15:50 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025 to 9am on Monday 13 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bulgaria-knowledge-base-profile 15:35 This document has been updated to explain what a Multilingual Standard Form is and that HM Passport Office cannot accept them.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/independent-football-regulator 15:28 In the ‘News’ section, a link to a news story titled ‘David Kogan OBE confirmed as Independent Football Regulator Chair and Non-Executives appointed’ was added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/stakeholder-feedback 15:10 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 15:05 Added monthly highlight video link for September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-the-voa 15:04 Added information about who to contact for queries related to bills.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/brucella-canis-testing-dogs-before-import 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/imports-and-exports-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues 15:00 Great Britain has published safeguarding declarations requiring that all dogs originating or dispatched from Romania require pre-import testing for Brucella canis.We have also published safeguarding declarations suspending the import of honey bees, apiculture products, and used beekeeping equipment from Ukraine.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/urgent-safety-updates-for-veterinary-medicines 14:56 Table updated to include Ataxxa Spot-on Solution for Dogs– SPC change

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance-detailed-guide 14:51 Textphone details removed – Relay UK can be used instead.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/deleting-your-govuk-one-login 14:47 Added information about what happens to any digital documents you’ve saved to the app when you delete your GOV.​UK One Login.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe-and-sport-premium-for-primary-schools 14:47 We have updated the guidance for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Schools now get 50% of their funding allocation in the first payment and 50% in the second payment. We have also reformatted the page to make it easier to use, and clarified the duties on schools throughout the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/adding-your-veteran-card-to-the-govuk-one-login-app 14:42 Added instructions about how to add a digital Veteran Card to your phone using the GOV.​UK One Login app, including who you can contact for help.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-someone-use-govuk-one-login 14:42 Added information about what happens to any digital documents you’ve saved in the app when you sign out to let someone else borrow your phone.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/your-voice-your-decision-digital-screen 14:38 Attachments have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/daily-rise-set-and-twilight-times-for-october-2025 14:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp6-3ld-connor-beach-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsb3242kwa001 14:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-artes-advanced-research-in-telecommunications-systems-programme 14:22 Added Privacy Notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bn8-5ru-akehurst-homes-limited-of-westwood-st-dunstan-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkb3757tea001 14:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wa16-0dz-westshield-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprap3122lpa001 14:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex39-6at-furlong-management-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprkb3144kfa001 14:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr27-6fb-south-west-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdb3053hja001 14:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co10-5pr-alan-clark-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprub3442kqa001 14:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr16-5hy-geothermal-engineering-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3724lva001 14:12 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 14:10 Service resumed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/refunds-and-waivers-on-customs-debt 14:09 Information about how to get a refund for late payment interest on customs debt and £25 minimum charge has been removed as the scheme has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uganda-uk-health-summit-celebrates-partnerships-and-innovation 14:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pe-and-sport-premium-conditions-of-grant-2025-to-2026 14:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe-and-sport-premium-for-primary-schools 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2025-to-2026 14:00 Added details of 2 non-executive directors of NHS England; one re-appointment and one extension.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukswitzerland-agreement-on-recognition-of-professional-qualifications-ts-no572025 14:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukgeorgia-agreement-concerning-air-services-ts-no582025 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-investment 13:57 Growth Pathway Programme – HTML attachment updatedGrowth Pathway Advisory Scheme – HTML attachment updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/advisory-fuel-rates 13:46 New guidance about how to apportion the mileage for electric cars between public and residential locations has been added to the ‘How rates are calculated – Electric’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/gloucestershire-farmer-to-pay-over-7000-for-slurry-pollution 13:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/property-alert 13:39 Notification of essential works on the website disrupting service.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/italy 13:35 Removal of information about strikes and demonstrations in Italy (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/dangers-of-fraud 13:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/david-kogan-obe-confirmed-as-independent-football-regulator-chair-and-non-executives-appointed 13:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/matthew-hood-appointed-as-senior-adviser-to-secretary-of-state 13:13 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/notify-mhra-about-a-clinical-investigation-for-a-medical-device 13:08 Updated file ‘Clinical investigations of medical devices – guidance for manufacturers’ to reflect the following changes:Clarified EU MDR can be met for GB only studies (page 4)Updated point 5 on when application to MHRA is required and added links on where to find MHRA flow charts (page 6)Some formatting fixes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estonia-knowledge-base-profile 12:53 This document has been updated to explain what a Multilingual Standard Form is and that HM Passport Office cannot accept them.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/ethiopiai-programme-call-for-proposals 12:45 Frequently asked questions have been added. Call for proposals form has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-core-group-statement-to-introduce-item-2-resolution-on-sudan 12:43 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/denmark-knowledge-base-profile 12:41 This document has been updated to explain what a Multilingual Standard Form is and that HM Passport Office cannot accept them.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/finland-knowledge-base-profile 12:37 Profile updated to explain what a Multilingual Standard Form is and that HM Passport Office cannot accept them.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/chile-knowledge-base-profile 12:34 This document has been updated to show electronic documents are issued in Chile and they have an online verification service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-circulars-affecting-guidance-manuals 12:09 Added A12/2025 to HB circulars affecting guidance manuals A3 and C4.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/run-dangerous-goods-adr-driver-training-courses 12:05 Added information about running remote courses after 1 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-approved-to-provide-dangerous-goods-adr-driver-training 12:05 Added information about running remote courses after 1 January 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-specialised-committee-on-level-playing-field-for-open-and-fair-competition-and-sustainable-development 12:00 Added the document: Minutes: Trade Specialised Committee on Level Playing Field for Open and Fair Competition and Sustainable Development under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement 15th October 2025, London

Brexit

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/g7-cyber-expert-group-statement-on-ai-and-cybersecurity 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/government-launches-1-million-competition-to-take-active-travel-innovation-to-the-next-level 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/e-seminar-an-introduction-to-designing-quantitative-pcr-assays 11:56 Link to E-seminar updated.

News and communications

/government/news/an-introduction-to-quantitative-pcr-assay-validation 11:55 Link to E-seminar updated.

News and communications

/government/news/an-introduction-to-digital-pcr-dpcr-e-seminar 11:55 Link to E-seminar updated.

News and communications

/government/news/e-seminar-an-introduction-to-dna-melting-curve-analysis 11:55 Link to E-seminar updated.

News and communications

/government/news/webinar-on-fish-speciation-for-food-authenticity 11:55 Link to E-seminar updated.

News and communications

/guidance/dwp-cctv-and-body-worn-camera-privacy-notice 11:48 Page updated to reflect the way a request to access CCTV footage has changed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/request-your-personal-information-from-the-department-for-work-and-pensions 11:47 Added link to DWP CCTV and body worn camera privacy notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-core-group-statement-to-introduce-item-2-resolution-on-sri-lanka 11:46 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam 11:39 Additional information about tropical storm season ( ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-identity-checking-guidelines 11:38 The 30th September 2025 changes to the Standard/Enhanced ID checking guidelines have been replicated in ID checking guidelines for Standard/Enhanced DBS check applications from 22 April 2025 (Welsh)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/permit-process 11:36 Updated website address for the online permit application form to:

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trial-date-windows-for-chancery-division 11:34 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/record-your-catch 11:33 Monday 06 October 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/basic-check-guidance-and-policies 11:30 30 September 2025 update to Basic ID guidelines has been replicated in Basic check ID checking guidelines from 22 April 2025 (Welsh)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/economic-crime-levy-service-availability-and-issues 11:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/sir-martyn-oliver-thanks-education-leaders-for-their-commitment-to-children-and-young-people 11:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/record-your-catch 11:14 Monday 06 October 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-nuclear-deterrence-factsheet 11:12 Added an HTML version of ‘The UK’s nuclear deterrent: the National Endeavour Explained’ to replace the outdated HTML document ‘The UK’s nuclear deterrent: what you need to know’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trader-goods-profile-service-availability-and-issues 11:01 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 17 October 2025 to 9am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/category-b-project-supported-srt-marine-maritime-surveillance-system-indonesia 10:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lasting-power-of-attorney-campaign-leaflet 10:44 Leaflets have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lasting-power-of-attorney-campaign-poster 10:43 Posters have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/officer-for-journalist-safety-now-in-every-uk-police-force-to-promote-media-freedom 10:32 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/medical-implications-of-less-lethal-weapons-expert-committee-vacancies 10:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:22 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 6 October 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/heroism-and-bravery-rewarded-in-latest-gallantry-awards-list 10:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2025 10:09 Added circular A12/2025 The Social Security (Habitual Residence, Past Presence and Temporary Absence) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/car-bereavement-information-pack 10:06 We have added few information on burial.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/data-protection-in-schools 10:01 Resources to support data protection in schools – Added links to video resources.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/quota-application-mechanism-apply-for-2026-english-quota 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quota-application-mechanism-privacy-notice 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/civilian-gallantry-list-october-2025 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/seafarer-training-and-certification-contact-details 09:59 The STC phone number and RSS phone number was updated to the new Smart numbers STC from 02038172200 to 03333990040RSS from 02039085200 to 03333990039

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:54 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:54 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 09:53 NPA 25/31 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3223 – Provision of Air Traffic Service Inside Controlled Airspace. This NPA closes for comments on 3 November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 09:53 NPA 25/31 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3223 – Provision of Air Traffic Service Inside Controlled Airspace. This NPA closes for comments on 3 November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wealstun-prison 09:51 Updated (acting) Governor to, Michael Rayner.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/leeds-prison 09:51 Updated Governor to Diane Lewis.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/greece-knowledge-base-profile 09:49 Profile updated to explain what a Multilingual Standard Form is and that HM Passport Office cannot accept them.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/inter-ministerial-group-for-justice-terms-of-reference-and-summaries-of-meetings 09:43 Terms of Reference published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 09:30 Updated ‘Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies’ to show Training and Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd now also cover the health and science sector.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/rolls-royce-small-modular-reactor-justification-application 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/ministers-confirm-appointment-of-new-acas-council-members 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-rules-strengthen-media-access-in-criminal-courts 09:30 Added translation

News and communications

/government/news/new-uk-connect-fund-awards-over-300000-to-community-groups-in-northern-ireland-and-great-britain 09:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/negligible-value-agreements 09:17 HMRC’s list of shares which have been declared as being worth negligible value is now valid up to and including 30 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vat-online-service-availability-and-issues 09:17 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 17 October 2025 to 10am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/security-breach-averted-drones-intercepted-at-nato-summit 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/home-buying-and-selling-reform 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/material-information-in-property-listings 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/mhra-patient-safety-essay-competition-2025 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 08:36 Code GBAUBFSBFSPBE for Royal Mail Group Limited T/A Parcelforce Worldwide in Belfast has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/georgia-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 07:44 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/easements 06:00 We have updated sections 2.2, 2.3, and 3.2 of the guide to reflect new practice in relation to the registration of easements using form AN1 when only the servient land is registered, under Schedule 2, paragraph 7 of the Land Registration Act 2002 and rule 90 of the Land Registration Rules 2003.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/upgrading-the-class-of-title 06:00 Section 3.2.2 has been amended to clarify our practice on upgrading a qualified title after the passage of a set period of time.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-group-strengthens-partnership-with-india 05:49 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/announcements-from-the-criminal-procedure-rule-committee 01:00 Added October 2025 update: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 now in force

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rules-and-practice-directions-2020 01:00 Page updated: the new, consolidated, Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 have now come into force.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-connect-fund 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-funds-for-local-leaders-to-unlock-jobs-and-boost-innovation-across-the-country 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-contact-us 00:00 This guidance has been updated to reflect a change in opening hours.

Guidance and regulation