UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-03

/government/publications/ex23-0jz-john-may-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3927mya001 14:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-8080709 14:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6535848 14:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6535849 14:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80807080 14:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex35-6ps-lawrence-slade-and-3-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3421mxa001 14:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-events 14:55 New events: Using intellectual property to support business growth (23 September 2026) and Women in innovation (7 October 2026) added to the business events calendar.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 14:54 Main and Procedural hearing diaries updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le7-7hj-jim-burke-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3521mpa001 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-government-trial-advice-panel-role-and-membership 14:41 Updated lists September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/keep-your-vaccines-healthy-poster 14:41 The poster and magnet have been updated with a new design and product code, with no change to the content itself.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yjb-response-to-the-pava-rollout-extension 14:29 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/managing-technical-lock-in-in-the-cloud 14:23 Updated reference from Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency, following inception of new agency on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/define-your-purchasing-strategy 14:16 Updated references from Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency, following inception of new agency on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:07 Twenty-six new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 2 September 2026. There were cases in Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Lancashire, Leicestershire, North Yorkshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Of these, 24 cases involved sheep and 2 cases involved cattle. All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 2 September 2026. There were cases in Carmarthenshire and Neath Port Talbot. All 3 cases involved sheep and were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Scotland on 2 September 2026. This was in Dumfries and Galloway and involved cattle. This case was as the result of a pre-movement test.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dsa03-ome-part-3-ranges 13:56 Updated: Defence Code of Practice (DCOP) and guidance notes for ranges: volume 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-481-m-amendment-2-mlc-2006-crew-accommodation-supplementary-guidance 13:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mosquitoes-how-to-report 13:50 Amended ‘Key statistics’ section to say one invasive species has now been detected.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme 13:46 Updated: ERS gold, silver and bronze award holders.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 13:45 Code GBAUBHWMIDBIP for Portrack Seafreight Ltd in Billingham has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 13:43 Code GBAUADGBHXUEE for Yuefeng Int’l (Uk) Co. Limited in Aldridge has been added. Code GBAULTNDOGBGE for Berry Gardens Ltd in Maidstone has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-prompt-payment-data 13:25 Updated reference to Crown Commercial Service following the inception of Government Commercial Agency on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-584-3-september-2026 13:20 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues 13:03 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 27 September 2026 to 9am Monday 28 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-servants-and-party-conferences-guidance 13:00 Updated with 2026 guidance

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wealden-heaths-national-nature-reserve-change-to-site-area 13:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-talk-about-being-a-supplier-on-the-digital-marketplace 12:59 Updated references to Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency, following inception of new agency on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 12:59 Planned downtime from 7am on Sunday 27 September 2026 to 9am Monday 28 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mental-health-support-for-british-nationals-in-russia 12:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/how-digital-marketplace-suppliers-have-been-evaluated 12:47 Updated references to Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency, following inception of new agency on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prison-for-directors-behind-70-million-investment-fraud 12:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/child-benefit-service-availability-and-issues 12:44 Planned downtime from 6:30pm to 11pm on Wednesday 9 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 12:40 Updated references to Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency, following inception of new agency on 1 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-summons-russian-charge-daffaires-after-reckless-attack-on-leipzig-airport 12:33 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/how-to-publish-monthly-payment-card-data-over-500 12:32 Updated reference to Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-applications-for-authorisation-of-3-cbd-food-products-as-novel-foods 12:30 Added summary of responses and Food Standards Agency policy recommendations and proposed recommendations to page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-1-apply-for-a-licence 12:17 Added accessible HTML version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medicines-reclassify-your-product 12:09 Updated ‘Table of approved reclassifications from 1991-2026’ to include up to 1 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/slcs-annual-business-plan-2026-27 12:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/merger-assessment-guidelines 12:06 Guidance on merger efficiencies updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/draft-revised-guidance-on-our-approach-to-assessing-merger-efficiencies 12:06 Final outcome and responses published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/report-a-tree-pest-or-disease-overview 12:03 The email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. We have added a link to the online form for reporting plant pests and diseases in England and Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hire-a-court-venue 12:03 Added Welsh page and forms.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/trustee-appointed-to-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-board--2 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/international-recognition-procedure 11:56 Updated IRP lifecycle validation checklist form

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 11:45 Made 1 amendment under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:45 Made 1 amendment under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/private-laboratories-initiative-pli-strengthening-antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-in-animals 11:42 Updated results for July 2026 to number of participating laboratories and AMR data submitted.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-exports-that-arrived-or-left-a-uk-port-that-were-not-declared-in-chief 11:42 Information about the service to send documents has been removed as it is no longer available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-organisation-local-authority-maintained-schools 11:39 Updated to reflect that ‘Opening and closing maintained schools before 1 September 2026’ is relevant only to opening proposals published under sections 10 and 11 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 prior to 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/establishing-a-new-academy-free-school-presumption 11:38 Updated to reflect that this guidance is relevant only to proposals published before 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/opening-new-schools 11:38 This statutory guidance came into force on 1 September 2026. Updated ‘Opening new schools: statutory guidance for proposers and decision-makers (including annexes A, B and C)’ to clarify contact details for Regions Group and how local authorities are supported during the decision-making process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-fraud-initiative-public-sector-data-specifications 11:29 Replaced the document: Trade creditors standing: data specification 2026 to 2027

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 11:26 Added Dartmoor October firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/e-factor-business-the-business-hive 11:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-service-availability-and-issues 11:06 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added for the Managing Pension Schemes service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-and-when-you-need-to-register-as-a-tax-adviser-with-hmrc 11:04 Updated guidance following the end of the first registration window on 18 August 2026. Added information for agents who missed their registration window or are new to the market, and what may happen if they do not register when required.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/heart-of-bucks-grants 11:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/military-recruitment-and-retention-continues-to-improve-as-new-statistics-show-yearlong-improvement 10:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 10:51 All services running as normal.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/set-up-a-spend-controls-assurance-board 10:48 Update outdated references to Crown Commercial Service with Government Commercial Agency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/invasive-mosquito-species-detected-in-east-london 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/deal-for-schools-hiring-supply-teachers-and-agency-workers 10:42 Changed references to Crown Commercial Service to Government Commercial Agency. Updated links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flu-vaccines-for-the-current-season 10:42 Updated for the 2026/2027 flu season.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fishery-crrf-within-english-waters 10:35 Permit list update – 01 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fast-paced-funding-for-force-protection-innovation 10:22 Updated UKDI image to correct branding

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 10:20 Removed as deadlines have passed: Expression of Interest: Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund – Call 2, National Space Innovation Programme – Call 3, Call for Incubator Studies for Small Satellite and Cube Satellite Mission Concepts, Commercial Climate Services Call 4, Earth Observation InCubed funding call, Announcement of Opportunity: 2026 Rosalind Franklin Instrument Science Preparation Support Call.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/closed-opportunities-space-related-rd-innovation-and-education 10:20 Added as deadlines have passed: Expression of Interest: Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund – Call 2, National Space Innovation Programme – Call 3, Call for Incubator Studies for Small Satellite and Cube Satellite Mission Concepts, Commercial Climate Services Call 4, Earth Observation InCubed funding call, Announcement of Opportunity: 2026 Rosalind Franklin Instrument Science Preparation Support Call.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/unlocking-space 10:12 Updated programme structure

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-and-manage-your-allowance-for-customs-duty-waiver-claims-service-availability-and-issues 10:11 Planned downtime from 3pm on Saturday 12 September 2026 to 8am on Monday 14 September 2026 has been cancelled.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-literature-standard-pls-for-veterinary-medicinal-products 10:10 Updated requirements for QR codes on veterinary packaging. Updated information on ‘Applications requiring assessment’. Addition of information about the ‘Packaging Surveillance Scheme’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vmd-updates-guidance-on-qr-codes-for-veterinary-medicinal-product-packaging 10:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ai-sleep-data-could-provide-one-week-early-warning-of-flu-and-covid-19 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mlc-2006-titles-1-to-5-regulations-guidance-and-information 10:05 MLC 2006, Titles 1 – 5 regulation and guidance information references have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/charities-service-availability-and-issues 10:04 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/plug-in-solar 10:03 Published Welsh translations of the government response and impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:01 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:01 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/aaib-report-boeing-747-433-g-onee 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/salmonella-outbreak-update 10:01 Added latest update.

News and communications

/government/publications/direction-under-the-building-act-1984-for-fibre-optic-cabling-in-non-hrbs-circular-032026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office/about/statistics 09:58 Added 2025 to 2026 Afghanistan ODA results summary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/find-a-motorcycle-instructor-training-provider 09:54 Added Motorcycle Instructor Training Centre to the list of training providers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:50 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 3 September 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/food-standards-agency-board-meeting-papers-published-for-september-2026 09:50 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/access-dstls-published-research 09:48 Latest list of published research updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/engagement-guide-for-infection-and-antimicrobial-resistance-amr 09:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-service-availability-and-issues 09:33 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-background-quality-and-methodology 09:30 Removed link to the Government Statistical Service’s UK adult social care statistics page, which is no longer available. A revised page is being developed and planned to be released later this year or early next year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clacton-on-sea-golf-club-limited-npswr045457-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vinci-building-limited-npswr047141-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/groobox-limited-npswr045345-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nottinghamshire-wildlife-trust-npswr047067-npswr047729-and-npswr047804-applications-made-to-impound-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/the-occupational-pension-schemes-schemes-that-were-contracted-out-no-2-amendment-regulations-2026 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/fcdo-afghanistan-official-development-assistance-results-april-2025-to-march-2026 09:30 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/rsh-publishes-its-quarterly-survey-for-q1-april-to-june-2026 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-apply-for-a-family-public-law-order 09:23 Updates to the images and guidance in the submit and service guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mosquito-control 09:18 Updated with UKHSA version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alcohol-wholesaler-registration-scheme-service-availability-and-issues 09:17 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cdls-industry-commendations-2026 09:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pay-as-you-earn-paye-service-availability-and-issues 09:03 Planned downtime from 7am to 11pm on Sunday 27 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/guaranteed-minimum-pensions-fixed-rate-revaluation 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/help-to-save-service-availability-and-issues 08:57 Planned downtime from 6:15pm on Sunday 6 September 2026 to 2am on Monday 7 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tax-free-childcare-service-service-availability-and-issues 08:54 Planned downtime from 6:15pm on Sunday 6 September 2026 to 2am on Monday 7 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers 08:50 The list of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax has been updated with one addition to the ‘Produce and submit CT600’ and ‘iXBRL integrated Software Application providers’ sections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/short-changing-staff-isnt-a-shortcut-to-success-nearly-660-employers-announced-as-failing-to-pay-the-minimum-wage 08:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ca14-4jh-fcc-recycling-uk-limited-environmental-permit-variation-advertisement 08:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mental-health-support-for-british-nationals-in-venezuela 08:16 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-marine-equipment-approval-database 07:38 August 2026 updated version of Marine Equipment Database.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-panama 07:33 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmpps-interim-pre-release-policy-framework 00:30 Framework updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/lgbt-veterans-have-100-days-left-to-apply-for-financial-recognition 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/maritime-heroes-honoured-for-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-seafarers-and-supporting-communities-at-sea 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-02

/government/news/working-alongsideeurope-is-the-key-todriving-a-stronger-britain-burnham 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/river-arun-internal-drainage-district-idd 16:57 Removed additional regulatory guidance and edited dates for the Arun IDB Maintenance Programme 2026-2027.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 16:55 The service issue with viewing accounts in the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 16:45 Updated information that, on 27 August 2026, the World Health Organisation declared the Uganda Ebola outbreak over (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-event-and-exhibition-support 16:45 Amended link for expressions of interest in events and exhibitions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-3-sponsor-duties-and-compliance 16:40 Added an accessible version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/childrens-social-work-workforce-guide 16:29 Added ‘Children’s social work workforce census, year ending 30 September 2027: guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-backed-programme-supports-sustainable-livestock-farming-in-honduras 16:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/gigabit-broadband-voucher-scheme-information 16:19 Updates to the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme information page following the closure of the scheme to new voucher project submissions on 31 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/workwell 16:15 Updated the WorkWell typical user journey in Appendix A.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contact-details-of-engineers-on-the-all-reservoirs-panel 16:12 Updated the September version of the panel engineers list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contact-details-of-engineers-on-the-supervising-engineer-panel 16:11 Updated the supervising panel engineers contact list for September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-refund-or-reallocation-request 15:52 The attachments ‘Request a reallocation of a pension scheme payment’ and ‘Request a refund of a pension scheme payment (Pension Schemes Online service only)’ have been updated to include a link to the new online form.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela 15:49 Updated information on resumption of limited commercial flight operations from Maiquetía Simón Bolivar International Airport from 1 September (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apprenticeship-unit-funding-rules-2026-to-2027 15:48 Added ‘delivery hours: evidence collection template’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/millions-to-be-invested-in-next-generation-of-legal-talent 15:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/managing-age-dispute-cases-in-the-detention-estate 15:46 Updated information about what to avoid during escort.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-local-covenant-partnerships-fund 15:35 This update confirms the successful delivery partner for the LCP and the outcome of a separate procurement process for the independent evaluation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 15:34 Summer 2027 Call for Information Letter – Added

News and communications

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 15:33 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 14 to 18 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 15:32 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 7 to 11 September 2026 – HTML attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defra-privacy-notice-national-fraud-initiative 15:29 Updated privacy notice explaining how the Department for Work and Pensions is now the Data Controller for all National Fraud Initiative (NFI) data matching exercises.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 15:27 A service issue about viewing accounts in the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:15 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmcts-events 15:15 Added open day for Bolton Combined Court and RCJ, September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-handbook 15:11 Updated guidance in “Screening in in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) pregnancies” section

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nhs-cervical-screening-cervical-sample-taker-training 15:11 Education pathway• section 3.1, added clarification to arrangements for nursing associates and physician associates• section 3.2, clarified the requirement for course accreditation• section 3.3, added the main elements of a quality framework• section 3.4, added employer responsibilities• section 3.6, clarifications to the role of NHS cervical screening mentor• section 3.7, clarifications to the training period• section 3.8, clarification to the duration of theoretical course• section 3.9, clarifications to the training model• section 3.11, added new topic 9: hrHPV self-testing• section 3.12, enhanced guidance on the use of pin code or code number• section 3.18, added the management of trainees exceeding the maximum sample limit• section 3.20, enhanced guidance on training records and portfolio documentation• section 3.21, clarified the assessment and ratification of trainee portfolios• section 3.22, clarified the certification process• section 3.23, clarified the management of trainee performance• section 3.24, added transfer of trainee progression between providers• section 3.25, added returning to cervical sample taker training (after absence)• section 3.26, added post certification competence and ongoing practice requirements• section 3.27, clarified update training requirements• section 3.29, added governance, escalation of risks, issues, and incidentsTopic 1• section 3.1, updated milestones • section 6.2, transgender (trans) men opt-in• section 6.6, people living with HIVTopic 2• section 2.1, updated epidemiologyTopic 4• section 1.2, updated further reading and resources list• section 2.1, information leaflet on hrHPV self-test for under-screened individuals• section 3.1, added people with disabilities• section 3.3, enhanced guidance on screening people with a physical disability • section 4, updated pathway Topic 5• section 5.2, hrHPV self-testing samplesTopic 8• section 10.1, mindful observation, and reporting of unusual findingsTopic 9• topic 9, hrHPV self-testing (self-test offer and clinical pathway)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fast-paced-funding-for-force-protection-innovation 15:05 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/learn-about-the-british-standards-that-apply-to-private-security 15:03 Replaced the BSI order form with the updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/project-panoptes-protecting-the-force-enabling-manoeuvre 14:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-and-manchester-nhs-partner-on-health-innovation-sandbox 14:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:29 New lock closure notice for Cookham Lock (Mon 7 – Fri 18 September 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cookham-lock-sluice-works-2026-river-closure-notice 14:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/preparing-for-payment 14:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/improving-proportionality-and-safety-outcomes-in-building-control-telecommunications-work 14:20 Replaced Direction under the Building Act 1984: Dispensation for holes for fibre optic cabling (non-HRB).

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:18 Seven new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 1 September 2026. There were cases in Cumbria, Devon, Lancashire, Staffordshire and West Yorkshire. Of these, 6 cases involved sheep and one case involved cattle. Four cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs and 3 cases were as the result of a pre-movement test.Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 1 September 2026. There were cases in Carmarthenshire, Powys and Monmouthshire. Of these, one case involved sheep and 2 cases involved cattle. All 3 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.Two new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland on 1 September 2026. Both cases were in Dumfries and Galloway, 1 involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. Both cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/resources-for-promoting-the-growth-and-skills-levy 14:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/syria 14:13 This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including terrorism in Syria, security situation, journalists in Syria and crime (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/br6-7ns-mr-geoffrey-harris-and-mrs-tracey-harris-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3122mxa001 14:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp11-7js-nicolas-grey-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprqp3928mya001 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nr34-9xp-william-wilcox-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3721mf 14:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/taking-flight-ukdi-funds-military-grade-powered-paraglider 14:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/so32-1pz-alan-hewlett-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3127mua001 14:07 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mod-health-safety-and-environmental-protection-hsep-functional-strategy 14:06 Updated: Defence Safety Function Operating Model (this was previously the MOD Health Safety & Environment Protection Operating Model); webpage title, to reflect change to the name of Directorate of Defence Safety and Support.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/enrc-litigation-concluded 13:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/plato-planetary-transits-and-oscillations-of-stars 13:42 Page info updated

News and communications

/government/consultations/proposed-merchant-shipping-safety-of-navigation-regulations-2027 13:38 Update to link from Consultation document to Consultation Response Form.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 13:29 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/environment-agency-invites-boating-community-views-on-waterways 13:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:54 Code GBAURENGLAKWX for Kintetsu World Express (UK) Limited in Renfrew has been removed. Code GBAUEAEBHXBUE for Flying Logistics Air Cargo Ltd in Walsall has been removed. Code GBAUBHMBHXGHE for Freightliner Limited in Birmingham has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/excise-notice-2002-alcohol-wholesaler-registration-scheme 12:51 Section 10.4 ‘If your details change’ has been updated to include new requirements for telling HMRC about changes to details related to an Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme approval.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rules-for-buses-and-coaches-used-for-driving-tests 12:46 Updated to clarify that you the vehicle you use must require the driving licence category you’re taking the test for – you cannot use a vehicle that can be driven using a lower driving licence category, even if it meets all the other rules.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rules-for-lorries-used-for-driving-tests 12:45 Updated to clarify that you the vehicle you use must require the driving licence category you’re taking the test for – you cannot use a vehicle that can be driven using a lower driving licence category, even if it meets all the other rules.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-driving-examiners-carrying-out-driving-tests-dt1 12:45 Data Protection Act – Updated section 9.01 – Individual responsibilities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 12:40 Updated the map and list of LNRS areas and responsible authorities. Herefordshire (20) has now published their local nature recovery strategy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-update-2-september-2026 12:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 12:10 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8973

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/russia-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 12:10 Made 4 amendments under the Russia sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-landlords 12:10 The live webinar link for ‘Residential property income for individuals – an introduction’ has been updated, along with the description on what the webinar will cover. The recorded webinar ‘How to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ link has also been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 12:09 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6724

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 12:09 Made 4 amendments under the Russia sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 12:08 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5603

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 12:08 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2756

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 12:08 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3244

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-puts-public-control-community-regeneration-and-cost-of-living-at-the-heart-of-plans-to-rewire-britain 12:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/story-of-the-bayeux-tapestry-to-be-brought-to-communities-across-the-country-as-prime-minister-joins-the-king-and-queen-and-president-macron-at-exhibi 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/storing-dead-wild-animals-collected-from-highways-and-public-areas-rps-378 11:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/low-risk-waste-positions-animals-and-animal-waste 11:58 LRWP 39 has been replaced by regulatory position statement (RPS) ‘Storing dead wild animals collected from highways and public areas: RPS 378’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-logos 11:55 Design and Logo guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-deforestation-regulations 11:53 Added a link to the section “Tackling deforestation in Northern Ireland ” where businesses can read more on how to comply with the EU’s regulation on deforestation-free products in Northern Ireland.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 11:41 Online services for agents – New section added ‘Keeping your HMRC accounts safe’, providing details on steps to take to reduce the risk of fraud and ways of reporting suspicious activity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-vat 11:32 The recorded webinar link for ‘VAT – using the Flat Rate Scheme’ has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 11:30 Added the Romsey Show.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-maa-approved-organisations 11:27 An updated list of the MAA approved organizations has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan 11:21 Addition of information about visa procedures for visitors travelling to Azerbaijan in connection with the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-esos 11:18 Requirements for compliance with the energy savings opportunity scheme (ESOS) have been updated for phase 4.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-dbs-regional-outreach-service 11:16 Outreach Adviser contact details have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 11:02 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/set-up-and-run-a-limited-liability-partnership-llp 11:00 Edited section “Changes you must report”. You must tell Companies House about changes to your limited liability partnership’s people with significant control (PSCs) or explain why this information is not available.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/urgent-crown-development-application-mod-bicester-site-a 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/govuk-one-login-app-accessibility-statement 11:00 Added new accessibility issues iPhone users may find if their device is running iOS 26.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/duty-solicitors-rotas-information-and-guidance 10:55 Publication of the October 2026 duty solicitor rotas.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-canada-and-norway-on-the-e1-west-bank-settlement-plan 10:54 Slovakia added as a signatory

News and communications

/guidance/rural-payments-service-scheduled-downtime-and-technical-issues 10:50 Removed downtime for 1 September 2026 as now completed

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:45 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-merchant-shipping-safety-of-navigation-regulations-2027 10:42 Amended Consultation Response Form added, old version removed.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/regulators-notification-02-2026-consultation-on-the-regulation-of-drug-testing-devices 10:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation