UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-21

/guidance/community-and-engagement-survey-privacy-notice 10:58 Clarified that data may be shared with Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:57 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 21 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/valuation-scales-2026 10:54 ‘Offices modern standard with lift – London Docklands’ has been replaced because the LAB accommodation use code has changed and ‘Padel and tennis centres’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-2026 10:52 Updated the allocation of co-efficients September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vapc-south-west-england-committee-members 10:48 Updated: ‘South west England Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee members’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 10:42 The list of Pillar 2 commercial software suppliers has been updated with one amendment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-invited-to-register-for-public-panel-for-independent-commission-on-adult-social-care 10:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/more-than-300-million-paid-out-through-help-to-save-with-thousands-more-savers-set-to-benefit 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/returning-to-india 10:21 Updated the Gujurati leaflet.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/london-popcorn-maker-pops-into-saudi-arabia-with-government-insurance--2 10:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/ukhsa-commercial-opportunities 10:09 Updated with detail of the Framework Agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/joint-statement-on-russias-sham-elections-in-ukraines-temporarily-occupied-territories 10:09 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/apply-for-grant-funding-from-the-council-housebuilding-support-fund 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/capacity-to-build 10:00 Updated to reflect the opening of applications for the 2026 to 2027 Council Housebuilding Support Fund bidding round and to provide links to application guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/council-housebuilding-support-fund-how-to-apply 10:00 Applications for funding are now open and a link to apply has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 10:00 Updated page, added weekly update 18 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/updating-the-safety-at-street-works-and-road-works-code-of-practice 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/218m-funding-boost-to-help-councils-build-more-affordable-homes 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-venezuela 09:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/flood-and-coastal-risk-products-submit-an-evidence-review-request 09:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/period-products-in-schools-and-colleges 09:30 Updated to confirm the scheme will continue for the 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028 academic years. Added guidance on making products available during exams and sports events.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.AEA no longer in scope.Time period in scope changed from individual exam series to full academic year. Removed field ‘Specification Tier’ as no longer needed.Updated validation for ‘Date script requested’, ‘Date reason requested’, ‘Date received’ and ‘Date completed’ to only accept yyyy-mm-dd as valid date format.Removed legacy grades from accepted values for Pre- and Post- appeal qualification grade.Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to harmonise with other GQ templates.Changed validation for ‘Centre No’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.Added fields ‘UniqueLearnerNumber’, ‘CandidateIdentifierOther’ and ‘CentrePostcode’ and validation rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/access-to-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. AEA no longer in scope.Wales and Northern Ireland (on behalf of CCEA regulation) no longer in scope.Time period in scope changed from individual exam series to full academic year. Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to harmonise with other GQ templates.Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only (or -2) and added validation rule for valid NCN. Changed validation for ‘UniqueCandidateIdentifier’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI. Changed validation for ‘ULN’ to accept 10 digits only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid ULN. Added ‘CentrePostcode’ field and validation rules to Template 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.Clarified countries in scope to be only England.Changed validation for ‘NCN’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.Changed validation for ‘UKPRN’ field to accept 8 digits only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UKPRN.Changed validation for ‘ULN’ to accept 10 digits only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid ULN.Changed validation for ‘UCI’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/quality-of-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Added template 2 to this data collection covering optional and auto-marked items in each paper. Added field “Tier” to the collection.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-guide-to-the-submissions-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.AEA no longer in scope.Time period in scope changed from individual exam series to full academic year. Updated accepted values for fields ‘Original qualification grade` and ‘Post Ear qualification grade’ removing legacy grades.Updated format for Date Received and Date Completed to only accept yyyy-mm-dd as valid date format.Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to harmonise with other GQ templates.Changed validation for Centre No. to accept 5 digits only (or -2) and added validation rule for valid NCN.Changed validation for Unique Candidate Identifier to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.Added fields UniqueLearnerNumber, CandidateIdentifierOther and CentrePostcode with respective validation rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/complaints-guide-to-the-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Removed field ‘Covid-19Related’ as it is no longer relevant.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-consideration-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed validation for ‘Unique Candidate Identifier’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.Changed validation for ‘Centre No.’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/specification-codes-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t5-online-v-traditional-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.Time period in scope changed. Now data is collected once per academic year, including both the latest summer and November exam series. Updated format for ‘Reporting date’ to only accept yyyy-mm-dd as valid date format.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/t8a-extended-reviews-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed the order of the first three fields to align with other data collections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exams-timetable-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Project L3 no longer in scope.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/e-assessment-and-errata-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text.No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/entries-by-year-group-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed the order of the first three fields to align with other data collections. Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to include options for AS double awards and A level double awards available in Northern Ireland.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-standard-qualification-fee-december-2021 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to actual requirements were made.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mark-or-grade-changes-outside-of-reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-romm-and-appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Time period in scope changed so data is collected once per academic year, including both the latest summer and November exam series. Removed legacy grades from accepted values for ‘OriginalQualificationGrade’ and ‘ResultingQualificationGrade’.Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only in line with the expectation for a valid NCN.Changed validation for ‘UCI’ to accept 13 characters only in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/malpractice-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. AEA no longer in scope. Updated accepted values for ‘Qualification level’ to harmonise with other GQ templates. Time period in scope changed so data is collected once per academic year, including both the latest summer and November exam series. Added fields ‘UniqueLearnerNumber’, ‘CandidateIdentifierOther” and ‘CentrePostcode’” and validation rules. Changed validation for ‘Centre No’ field to accept 5 digits only (or -2) and added validation rule for valid NCN. Changed validation for ‘UniqueCandidateIdentifier’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/missing-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. Changed the order of the first three fields to align with other data collections. Updated accepted values for QualificationLevel to include options for AS double awards and A level double awards available in Northern Ireland. Added “lost within scanning facility – supplier” to Cause values. Changed validation for ‘CentreNo’ field to accept 5 digits only and added validation rule for valid NCN.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/number-of-candidates-taking-exams-guide-to-the-data-submission-process 09:30 Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. No changes to requirements.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/specialist-rape-courts-rolled-out-across-the-country 09:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-authorisation-of-16-regulated-products-2026 09:05 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/accessibility-standards-for-bus-manufacturers 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 09:00 Added the document: Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 21 September 2026

News and communications

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-burundi 08:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/evidence-led-assurance-for-the-software-development-lifecycle 08:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/international-development-funding/sudan-stability-programme-ssp-call-for-expressions-of-interest 08:23 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-as-a-repository 06:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-as-a-database 06:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-collection-of-marine-genetic-resources-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction 06:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-understand-onward-disclosure-to-the-bbnj-clearing-house-mechanism 06:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-forms-and-downloadable-resources 06:52 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/collections/biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-guidance-for-uk-stakeholders 06:52 tbc

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-for-a-digital-sequence-information-utilisation-project 06:51 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-report-information-for-a-marine-genetic-resource-utilisation-project 06:51 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bbnj-check-if-an-exception-applies-to-your-activity 06:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bbnj-understand-whether-your-activity-counts-as-utilisation 06:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/understand-the-uk-requirements-for-marine-genetic-resources-under-the-biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-act-2026 06:50 Expanded the guidance on marine genetic resources to include definitions, who the requirements apply to, where collection and utilisation obligations apply, and information on areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-belarus 06:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests 06:00 Appointments are now available until 7 March 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-entities-pg78 06:00 Section 4.2 has been amended to clarify that we will not enter establishment names in the register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-paraguay 00:01 Removed Valerie Healy de Calvo – Asunción clinic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-panama 00:01 Removed Dra. Eva de González – Ciudad de Panamá clinic.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-bolivia 00:01 Removed Dra. Maria de los Angeles Teran – La Paz, Dr. Oscar Morales – Santa Cruz and Dr. Jose Marcial Macias Abasto – Santa Cruz clinics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/india-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 00:01 Removed National X-ray Clinic in Lucknow.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/expert-team-to-drive-improvements-in-cancer-care 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-20

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 20:23 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen and all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:52 48 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 18 September 2026. There were cases in: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset.48 cases were confirmed as BTV-3. Of these, 35 cases involved sheep and 13 cases involved cattle. All 48 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. 13 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 19 September 2026. These cases were in: Carmathenshire, Ceredigion, Flintshire, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, The Vale of GlamorganOf these cases, 10 involved sheep and 3 involved cattle. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.No new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland on 19 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-frederiksen-of-denmark-20-september-2026 17:41 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/great-british-railways 02:00 Chiltern Railways has now been transferred into public ownership.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-launches-national-taskforce-for-tackling-misogyny 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-19

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:39 56 new cases of bluetongue were confirmed in England. There were also 8 new cases confirmed in Wales and one in Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:18 River Thames: Restrictions and closures updated for Saturday 19 September 2026. A fallen tree is restricting the upstream Culham lock cut. Reduced channel width and submerged branches present a hazard to navigation. Proceed with caution.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:09 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 19 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-09-18

/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-stands-ready-to-work-with-the-un-to-ensure-un-peace-operations-remain-adaptable-effective-and-fit-for-the-challenges-ahead-uk-state 22:04 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 19:58 Added list of training providers approved for Assessment in Marine Cookery. ‘Other training’ section has been moved into new categories.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/project-panoptes-protecting-the-force-enabling-manoeuvre 17:44 Clarifications added to Competition Documentn.b. KR-02 has been rewritten to take out the Defeat requirement

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lincoln-prison 17:33 Gifts and parcels section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 17:26 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/helping-shape-the-future-of-the-uk-space-sector 17:23 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/get-funding-to-develop-and-exploit-knowledge-assets 17:09 ‘Key dates’ section updated to reflect the future round and the link to the competition opening this week has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 17:08 Updated the ‘Movements from a bluetongue restricted zone or temporary control zone to the free area of Scotland to live information request form EXD645(GB)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ng34-9lz-wrights-farm-environmental-permit-issued-eprsp3825mea001 17:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 16:31 Updated information around the risks of negatively commenting about the nation and flag (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-expands-crackdown-on-knife-crime 16:30 Added further quotes to news article.

News and communications

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 16:22 Procedure updated – hearing

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/minister-for-overseas-territories-statement-on-the-falkland-islands-18-september 16:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/consultations/project-gigabit-national-rolling-open-market-review-may-2026 16:18 Closure notice has been updated with link to regional outputs.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/funding-boost-for-next-generation-of-british-fashion-talent 16:08 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 16:03 Updated information on visa exemption scheme, business ownership and deportation (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/building-safety-regulator-govuk-forms-privacy-notices 15:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dealing-with-customer-documents 15:53 This guidance has been updated in the sections: When we will accept photocopies of documents, to clarify that dual nationals can submit colour photocopies of their full foreign passport for all application types; Why we do not accept copies of documents, to clarify that photocopies of documents can be accepted in circumstances where it is specified in guidance; When we will accept photocopies of documents, to explain we will accept a colour photocopy of a British passport if an adult customer is applying to renew their expired British passport from a country that requires Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/modern-slavery-how-to-identify-and-support-victims 15:43 Statutory guidance updated with information on the application of reconsiderations for negative reasonable and conclusive grounds decisions.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:42 Update EU & JSY vessel list 18/09

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/covid-19-test-validation-approved-products 15:38 Updated page to include the latest ‘products approved’ spreadsheet

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-permission-to-stay-for-victims-of-human-trafficking-and-slavery-caseworker-guidance 15:38 Addition of guidance on the application of ‘Reconsideration’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/local-leaders-have-say-on-reforms-to-prepare-youngsters-for-work 15:26 Added a link to Skills Minister speech at Universities UK.

News and communications

/guidance/wetherby-yoi 15:20 Updated switchboard number to, 01937 544 200.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/wetherby-yoi 15:13 Updated the safer custody reporting numbers, under the ‘Concerns, problems and complaints’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-update-issue-147 15:06 General Betting Duty article has been updated to clarify the application of the new rate.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 15:00 Hertsmere Borough Council comments addedApplicant letter addedHertfordshire County Council Growth and Infrastructure comments added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pharmacovigilance-senior-assessor-and-reporting-lead 14:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uks-250th-banking-hub-opens-in-chepstow-keeping-access-to-cash-and-face-to-face-banking-in-the-town 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:45 64 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 16 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-waste-tracking-service 14:43 Updated guidance on the annual charge for using the service. The first charge will now be due by 31 January 2027. If you register later in the year, you will still need to pay the full amount.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/fact-sheet-new-rules-to-protect-children-online 14:37 Under section 7, ‘facial recognition’ has been amended to ‘facial age estimation’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 14:30 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7174

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 14:30 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2754

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/romania 14:15 New information about drones crossing into Romanian airspace (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:13 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/living-and-working-conditions-under-ilo-188 14:10 Changes to this page have been editorial, with updated links to current guidance only.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-recognition 14:10 MAA recognised military regulators updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/animal-diseases-plan-prevent-and-protect-webinars 14:09 Added a link to an APHA briefing webinar about bluetongue testing and diagnosis, held on 17 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 14:04 Added OVS note: 2026/44: Wood packaging material (WPM) compliance for exports to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ireland-knowledge-base-profile 14:01 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-galleries-urged-to-save-rare-renaissance-masterpiece 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/designing-accessible-rural-active-travel 13:49 Added ODT versions of guidance and case studies.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 13:47 Information about ‘International debt customers’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-china 13:46 Updated to clarify that services will only be available within 5 days of your return to China.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returning-to-bangladesh 13:43 Updated to clarify that services will only be available within 5 days of your return to Bangladesh.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca7-2ar-the-first-milk-cheese-company-limited-environmental-permit-variation-issued-eprkp3931msv005 13:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-self-assessment-for-directors--2 13:42 New content from the stakeholder – August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-restrictions-on-reusing-an-insolvent-company-name 13:38 New content from stakeholder – August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dy7-6px-severn-trent-water-limited-environmental-permit-variation-issued-eprkb3701fkv002 13:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-forthcoming-hearings 13:10 New cases listed for hearing: Coe v TSSA, Baird v NASUWT, Farwell v UCU (2), Plummer v Unite the Union & Smith v Unite the Union.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-meeting-with-micheal-martin-the-taoiseach-of-ireland-18-september-2026 13:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/whole-of-government-accounts-2024-25 12:40 Whole of Government Accounts Handbook: Year ended 31 March 2025 added.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/import-controls 12:37 Reference to firearms legislation in ‘Firearms and ammunition’ section corrected to consistently reference the Firearms Act 1968.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/100-years-of-newcastle-disease-research-at-apha 12:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/electricity-networks-growth-social-and-environmental-guidance-to-gema 12:17 Added explanatory memorandum.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-enriching-activities-for-hundreds-of-thousands-of-children 12:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/foreign-national-offender-conditional-cautions-caseworker-guidance 12:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/euan-hutton-to-leave-sellafield-chief-executive-role-in-july-2027 12:02 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/northern-ireland-local-growth-fund-consultation 12:00 Consultation response published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/iraq-knowledge-base-profile 11:58 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia 11:54 FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-rebated-fuels-in-vehicles-and-machines-excise-notice-75 11:45 The email address for contacting HMRC have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 11:43 Updated Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 28 September to 2 October 2026 – HTML attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fuel-used-in-private-pleasure-craft-and-for-private-pleasure-flying-excise-notice-554 11:40 Email addresses for contacting HMRC have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/registered-dealers-in-controlled-oil-excise-notice-192 11:35 Email addresses for contacting HMRC have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/restrictions-on-germinal-product-from-bluetongue-susceptible-animals 11:13 Updated the guidance under the ‘Moving germinal product to Wales or Scotland’ heading to link to the updated general licence to move germinal product from a bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland (EXD656(GB)).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rebate-of-duty-on-light-oil-used-as-furnace-fuel-excise-notice-184b 11:12 Email addresses for contacting HMRC have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competence-assessment-centres-oisc 11:11 Assessment date information updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/russia 11:01 Updated information about drone attacks leading to short-notice restrictions on airspace use and airport operations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/council-housebuilding-support-fund-assessment-criteria 10:57 It has been made clear that we welcome collaborative proposals between councils, EMSAs and other partners that strengthen proposals and support the delivery of affordable Housing. Proposals can include eligible activity that spans more than 1 financial year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/council-housebuilding-support-fund-how-to-apply 10:57 Additional information has been added on who should apply to the Council Housebuilding Support Fund (CHSF) and the funding available. We have added information on councils being able to apply for funding if they have received funding in earlier rounds. We have also clarified that you cannot receive funding for the same activities in more than 1 year. We have confirmed that applications open (on 21 September) and close (on 2 November 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/council-housebuilding-support-fund-if-your-bid-is-successful 10:57 Made it clear that payments agreed for an approved proposal will be made in the financial year in which the activity is forecast to take place.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/confined-establishments-approved-to-export-captive-bred-birds-to-the-eu 10:56 Updated the list of Confined establishments in Great Britain. Updated approval dates for Falconers Rest, The Tropical Butterfly House Ltd and Waddesdon Manor. Also added new entry Angus Falconry.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-agents 10:55 A new ‘Multi-factor authorisation and what agents need to know’ recorded webinar has been added.The recorded webinar links for ‘Overseas workday relief’, ‘Income from property for individual landlords – capital expenditure and revenue repairs’ and ‘Income from property for individual landlords – finance costs, travel expenses and the property income allowance’ have been updated.A link for a ‘How to pay Vaping Products Duty and use Vaping Duty Stamps’ live webinar has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:53 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 18 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/biofuels-and-other-fuel-substitutes-excise-notice-179e-from-1-april-2022 10:45 Email addresses for contacting HMRC have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 10:45 London Borough of Tower Hamlets will join the Local Land Charges register on 16 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-construction-industry-scheme-cis-contractor-monthly-return-errors-if-youve-received-a-letter-from-hmrc 10:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/aviation-turbine-fuel-excise-notice-179a 10:26 Email addresses for contacting HMRC have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/housing-reforms-give-military-families-greater-say-over-their-homes 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/taoiseach-of-ireland-first-international-leader-to-visit-no10-north 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 09:57 DP for consultation

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/mhra-consultation-on-statutory-fees-2026 09:45 Added link to video: ‘MHRA consultation on statutory fees (2026) webinar’

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/education-inspection-framework-eif 09:30 Updated to include inspection of education, skills and work activities in prisons and young offender institutions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/felixstowe-hydrocycle-ltd-npswr047737-application-made-to-abstract-water 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hexavalent-combination-vaccine-programme-guidance 09:30 Appendix A: the number of hepatitis-B containing vaccine doses for children flowchart amended for clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-survey-of-businesses-implementation-update 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-11-september-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/guidance/find-contracts-in-technology-and-research-and-development-with-the-ministry-of-defence 09:27 Changes been made to Ministry of Defence TableLinks were changed to Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) and Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework (HTCDF). Additions of Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework,Britain’s Sovereign Venture Fund dedicated to scaling British AI startups andDigital Targeting Web Problem Set.Changes made to Government Commercial Agency Table Additions of Technology Services 4 – Open Framework (RM6190), Digital Outcomes 7 – Open Framework (RM1043.9) and Tactical Communication Systems – Open Frameworks (RM6393)Changes to Supplier networks and collaboration spacesAdditions HMGCC Co-Creation and NATO Diana

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/moj-lawtechuk-advisory-board-and-ambassadors-recruitment 09:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/places-of-worship-security-funding-scheme 09:21 Removed ‘Code of conduct’ section, and added ‘Checks on your application’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/jewish-community-protective-security-grant 09:21 Added new section: ‘Checks on your application’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protective-security-for-faith-communities-code-of-conduct 09:21 Updated ‘details’ section to add information about due diligence checks.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/human-trafficking-victims-referral-and-assessment-forms 09:14 Updated information on data rights in the ‘Privacy information notice: national referral mechanism’ guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/resources-for-communications-network-providers 09:05 Updated recent market engagement activity dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 08:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 08:57 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-scheduled-downtime-and-technical-issues 08:54 Removed downtime from the 17 September as now completed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mental-health-support-for-british-nationals-in-cuba 07:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/cuba-list-of-medical-facilitiespractitioners 07:29 Reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/grenada-list-of-medical-facilities-practitioners 07:20 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/flu-immunisation-for-social-care-staff 06:45 Added the updated versions of the three guides and a new social care flu poster.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/third-uk-maldives-strategic-dialogue-2026-joint-communique 02:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012 00:01 Corrections to paragraphs 10.3 and 11.5.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-expands-crackdown-on-knife-crime 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-09-17

/government/news/honduras-independence-day-2026 21:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/guatemalas-independence-day-2026 20:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-stands-ready-to-support-efforts-in-the-destruction-of-assad-era-chemical-weapons-for-syria-to-emerge-as-a-sovereign-stable-state-uk-statement-a 19:52 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/speeches/we-deeply-regret-todays-veto-of-the-iran-panel-of-experts-mandate-renewal-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council 19:46 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/guidance-on-hmcts-related-suspicious-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages 17:36 New known scam domain added regarding emails purporting to be from Jacobs Enforcement that have been sent from the domain @jacobsbailiffs.com.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 17:33 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3082

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 17:32 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4487

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 17:32 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2583

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 17:22 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5977

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/finance-interministerial-standing-committee-17-september-2026 17:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/the-human-rights-situation-in-belarus-joint-statement-to-the-osce-september-2026 17:01 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/ministers-bring-together-leaders-to-rewire-youth-crime-prevention 16:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/senior-traffic-commissioner-launches-consultation-on-local-bus-service-performance-standards 16:50 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/belgium 16:32 Updated informational about national strike action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo 16:32 Updated information about large public gatherings in Pristina and other urban centres that may cause travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/enforced-disappearances-joint-statement-to-the-osce-september-2026 16:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/supporting-security-rights-and-sustainable-growth-in-tajikistan-uk-statement-to-the-osce 16:17 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office