UK Government advice update diffs

2026-07-06

/business-finance-support/stronger-communities-inspire-fund 13:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-parasites-in-camelids-and-subsidised-testing 13:33 Updated Internal parasites in camelids (PDF), Subsidised camelid parasitology testing (PDF), Subsidised camelid parasitology testing (HTML) attachments to add sample testing price change of £7.20.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/managing-escape-or-abscond-risk-within-immigration-detention 13:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/first-north-east 13:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 13:10 Migration documentation added for Teignbridge District Council and South Holland District Council.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/make-a-claim-through-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa 13:10 Updated documents in the ‘Full details of cover’ section with minor amends to clarify membership rules.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marine-recovery-fund-terms-and-conditions-for-offshore-wind-developers 13:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 13:04 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:03 SNS Activity Tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/business-finance-support/enterprise-grant-scheme-bassetlaw 13:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/foreign-secretary-chatham-house-essay-britains-place-in-the-new-world-order 12:53 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/mhra-innovation-office 12:48 Updated to add link to MHRA Innovation Office: guidance and support

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mhra-innovation-office 12:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/allergy-safety-in-schools 12:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-refinements-for-allocation-round-8-and-future-rounds 12:30 We are amending 2 policies ahead of the opening of Allocation Round 8, alongside further clarification on connection requirements. An updated government response has been published alongside a revision note.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 12:29 St John’s Lock is closed to navigation for emergency repairs. Restriction notice added for Henley Music Festival (Mon 6 to Sun 12 July 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-standard-terms-and-conditions 12:29 Updated the standard terms and conditions, agreement documents, Unincorporated Joint Ventures and Private Network Agreement.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-allocation-framework 12:28 Published the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland Isles schematic diagram templates, and the Contract Allocation Framework.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8-statutory-notices 12:28 Published the Contract Framework Notice, Counterparty Costs Notice, Standard Terms Notice, Application Window Notice and Pot and Price Notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notices-to-be-made-under-the-customs-export-eu-exit-regulations-2019 12:28 Information about what export declarations made using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) must contain has been updated.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/de21-4aw-emr-group-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3622mta001 12:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20268893924 12:21 OFSI General Licence INT/2026/8893924 amended and extended.The expiry date of the General Licence has been extended from 06 July 2026 to 07 October 2026.A monthly reporting requirement has been introduced. Designated Persons relying on the licence are now required to provide HM Treasury, within 14 days of the end of each calendar month, with a report setting out details of all activities and/or payments carried out under the licence during that month. Details of what the report(s) must include are listed within the General Licence and Publication Notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/amended-national-policy-statement-for-ports 12:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-national-policy-statement-for-ports 12:17 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/proposed-amendments-to-the-existing-national-policy-statement-for-ports 12:17 Consultation outcome with government response added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/uk-sanctions-russians-developing-chemical-weapons-used-to-kill-alexei-navalny-and-dawn-sturgess 12:15 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/excellence-in-reception-teaching-check-funding-eligibility-and-register 12:10 Updated to show that course registration is now open.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/v3551-notes-about-tax-classes 12:10 Updated V355/1 PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-support-for-reception-improvement 12:04 Updated to add links to programme registration.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/reception-quality-webinar-series 12:04 Added a new section for the summer 2026 series of webinars.

News and communications

/government/publications/henley-music-festival-2026-river-restriction-notice 12:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/homes-england-strengthens-senior-leadership-with-appointment-of-new-chief-operating-officer 12:01 First published.

News and communications

/business-finance-support/brum-breathes-financial-incentives 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/organic-registers-lists-of-third-countries-or-territories-control-bodies-and-control-authorities 12:00 Updated the lists of recognised non-UK countries and territories, and control bodies and control authorities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposal-on-support-for-pupils-with-medical-conditions-at-school 12:00 The government response to the consultation has been added.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/extended-ce-marking-recognition-for-ecodesign-regulations 12:00 Published the government response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-recognition-code-of-practice-and-e-balloting-unfair-practices 12:00 Documents added: the government response to the consultation, an updated draft code of practice and an explanatory memorandum to the updated draft code of practice.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/qualification-reform-hub 11:59 Updated to reflect that the consultation on regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3 has closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 11:59 Appeals to the appointed person diary updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/chemical-weapons-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 11:55 Added 9 new designations under the Chemical Weapons sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:55 Added 9 new designations under the Chemical Weapons sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-6529167 11:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-forces-protect-nato-with-aircraft-carrier-operations-in-high-north 11:35 Image added

News and communications

/government/news/government-backs-brighton-beaches-with-new-funding 11:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/list-of-software-developers-providing-customs-declaration-support 11:28 Added the CustUK website address, updated the name of one software developer, and removed a software provider from the list.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/create-a-uk-non-manipulation-document 11:23 Create a UK Non-Manipulation Document

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recalls-and-alerts 11:15 Fixed broken link to list of recent food recalls.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nhs-sets-first-ever-staff-standards-to-tackle-racism-and-violence 11:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-approvesretifanlimabzynyz-for-the-treatment-of-advanced-merkel-cell-skin-cancer 11:07 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/high-needs-funding-arrangements-2026-to-2027 11:00 Added ‘Local authorities’ recoupment of the education costs of looked after children’. Updated annex 5 of ‘High needs funding: 2026 to 2027 operational guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/departmental-minute-on-public-dividend-capital-write-off-2025-to-2026 10:46 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/contact 10:42 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-forces-protect-nato-with-aircraft-carrier-operations-in-high-north 10:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:41 Update for Whitchurch Lock desilting navigation issue.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ukdi-launches-space-to-innovate-delta-drop 10:41 Udated Stage 2 Submission Date to 1 September 2026

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-62-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-south-sudan 10:38 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-29-april-2026-to-30-june-2026 10:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-customs-comprehensive-guarantee-to-cover-customs-debts 10:27 Guidance updated to confirm that you need to be established in either the UK or the EU to get a customs comprehensive guarantee.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trading-and-moving-goods-in-and-out-of-northern-ireland 10:27 Guidance updated to confirm that if you are established in the EU you must use an EORI number from an EU country to move goods in and out of Northern Ireland.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-an-eori-number-from-an-eu-country-for-goods-moving-in-and-out-of-northern-ireland 10:27 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-access-to-the-customs-declaration-service 10:27 Guidance about subscribing with an EORI number from an EU country has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/country-cover-policy-and-indicators 10:25 Turkey MRA and Iraq cover updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/solicitor-general-announces-national-rollout-of-early-victims-right-to-review-scheme 10:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/toys-safety-regulations-call-for-evidence 10:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/better-futures-fund-learning-and-development-partner-competition 10:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-dsg-2026-to-2027 10:10 Updated the technical note to amend the November 2026 calculation for the early years pupil premium and working parent entitlements for children aged 9 months to 2 years.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-claim-a-repayment-or-remission-of-import-duty-on-at-risk-goods-brought-into-northern-ireland 10:00 The ‘Claims for multiple movements’ section has been updated, goods subject to an EU trade defence can be included as part of a bulk claim.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/changes-to-the-funding-system-for-early-years-entitlements 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles-regulating-environmental-impacts 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/alternative-methods-expert-committee-commission-letter-to-lord-hanson 09:56 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/digital-trade-corridors-programme 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cost-of-school-uniforms 09:30 Updated to reflect the new legal limit on compulsory branded school uniform items in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-uniform 09:30 The new limit on branded items of uniform and PE kit will come into force on 1 September 2026. We have updated ‘Developing school uniform policy’ to reflect this.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dsit-public-engagement-survey-privacy-notice 09:30 Updates to privacy notice ahead of the 2026 to 2027 survey.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eu-eori-and-goods-vehicle-movement-service 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/nhs-staff-standards 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands 09:26 Updated information about disruption to Eurostar services (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/security-appraisal-form-saf 09:16 This guidance has been updated as part of UK Security Vetting’s ongoing review of all our gov.​uk content, in consultation with subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders, to ensure that it accurately represents current vetting policy, processes and terminology.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 09:12 Removed downtime from 1 July 2026 that has been completed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-be-an-approved-operator-of-an-extra-territorial-office-of-exchange 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-site-approval-of-an-office-of-exchange-or-extra-territorial-office-of-exchange 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understanding-scaled-scores-at-key-stage-2 09:00 Updated the ‘Range of scaled scores and the expected standard’ section, to reflect that the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal) has replaced the Primary Assessment Gateway (PAG) from the 2025 to 2026 test cycle onwards.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-support-through-the-new-homes-accelerator-privacy-notice 09:00 Privacy notice replaced with updated version that clarifies the categories of personal data collected through the submission form, and the organisations with which that data may be shared as part of the NHA Programme in line with our obligations under UK data protection legislation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-rates-electric-vehicle-charging-points-relief-local-authority-guidance 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/62026-electric-vehicle-charging-point-relief-local-authority-guidance 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 08:45 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 6 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/acs-sanctions-framework 08:40 Updated the ‘Explanation of terms’ section to include a link to the ‘Understanding ACS improvement needs’ page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/leases-determination-pg26 06:00 Sections 7 and 10 have been amended to cover where a lease being determined is protected by the Electronic Communications Code.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-individual-vehicle-approval-iva-buses-and-coaches 01:00 Updated to include the latest version of the postal application form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-individual-vehicle-approval-iva-cars 01:00 Updated to include the latest version of the postal application form and guidance notes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-individual-vehicle-approval-iva-trailers 01:00 Updated to include the latest version of the postal application form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-individual-vehicle-approval-iva-vans-and-light-goods-vehicles 01:00 Updated to include the latest version of the postal application form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-individual-vehicle-approval-iva-lorries-and-goods-vehicles 01:00 Updated to include the latest version of the postal application form and guidance notes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-steps-up-action-to-protect-children-as-ai-enabled-toys-emerge 00:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/priority-treatment-requests-nationality-procedure-guidance 00:01 Updated to reflect the introduction of the Priority Service for nationality applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/building-a-future-tech-sector-that-works-for-everyone 00:01 Updated with the call for evidence findings.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/supported-housing-residents-to-keep-more-of-what-they-earn-under-new-rules 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/tough-new-rules-to-crackdown-on-foreign-money-in-uk-elections 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-07-05

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:47 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 5 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/customs-declaration-service-service-availability-and-issues 06:15 The service issue about accessing the Customs Declaration Service has now been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

2026-07-04

/foreign-travel-advice/turkey 14:40 Restriction of commercial air travel at Ankara Esenboga Airport, on 7 and 8 July, because of NATO summit (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 09:47 Emergency closure notice for Caversham Lock – Friday 3 July 2026 until further notice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/caversham-lock-2026-emergency-lock-closure 09:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:21 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 4 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-c21e-data-element-111-additional-procedure-codes 00:15 The Declaration Completion Instructions for Additional Procedure Code (APC) 61T have been updated to require completion of DE 2/1 with previous document code 952 when using this APC.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-c21i-de-111-additional-procedure-codes 00:15 The Declaration Completion Instructions for Additional Procedure Code (APC) 61T have been updated to require completion of DE 2/1 with previous document code 952 when using this APC.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3-import-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 The commodity codes that can be used with AI Code COMNE have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/known-error-workarounds-for-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 This ‘Consolidated Workaround Document 5.2.0’ edition includes new Known Differences (KD) that will be delivered in the 5.2.0 update in early July, and lists the conclusion of previous KDs that have now been delivered in previous updates. The CWD also includes the Known Error Log (KEL) new additions, amendments and resolutions up to 25 June 2026. Updates and changes are listed on the individual Change Log tabs. To view the details of these changes navigate to the relevant tabs (KD, KEL, ILE vs CHIEF or CR).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/valour-information-and-next-steps 00:08 Added link to live VALOUR site.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/further-education-initial-teacher-education 00:01 Updated ‘Registration requirements for providers of specified further education initial teacher education courses’ to state that the registration window for the 2026 to 2027 academic year is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

2026-07-03

/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-3-july-2026 21:50 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 20:33 Updated information for fans travelling to the World Cup, including information for those attending the upcoming match between England and Mexico on 5 July 2026, altitude sickness and the risks from large crowds and mass gatherings (‘World Cup 2026’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/sir-ian-bauckhams-speech-at-the-wellington-festival-of-education 18:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/investigation-launched-into-bradford-waste-dumping 18:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/planning-act-2008-infrastructure-planning-fees-regulations-2010-cost-recovery-by-the-planning-inspectorate-and-public-authorities-july-2026 17:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-powers-to-direct-a-project-into-or-out-of-the-nsip-regime 17:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-the-decision-making-stage-of-an-application 17:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-preparing-an-application-part-1-pre-application-steps 17:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-preparing-an-application-part-2-application-contents 17:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-preparing-an-application-part-3-content-of-a-development-consent-order 17:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-the-pre-examination-stage-of-an-application 17:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-the-acceptance-stage-of-an-application 17:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-guidance-on-the-examination-stage-of-an-application 17:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-act-2008-introduction-to-national-infrastructure-planning-guidance-july-2026 17:49 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/crime-news-certain-agfs-fees-to-increase 16:44 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/montserrat 16:32 Updated information about travel to and from Montserrat including new information about completing an online immigration and customs form. New information about applying for a temporary visitors driving licence and updated information about healthcare in Montserrat (‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-62-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-ukraine 16:31 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/crown-court-fee-guidance 16:30 Updated Crown Court Fee Guidance (for cases with a representation order dated on or after 30 September 2022).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:27 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7163

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:27 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2743

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-meter-enabled-thermal-efficiency-ratings-smeter-strategic-guide 16:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands 16:19 Updated information about disruption to Eurostar services (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 16:16 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/recalls-and-alerts 16:10 Alerts and recalls links fixed throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reforms-to-the-market-authorisations-process-for-regulated-products 16:10 Newsletter sign up form link fixed in section 2.3.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-problem-using-the-customs-declaration-service 16:03 Planned downtime for the Digital Mail Service (DMS) has been added from 8pm on Friday 3 July 2026 to 7am on Saturday 4 July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/portugal 15:57 Information about wildfires (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-defence-ordnance-munitions-and-explosives-safety-regulator-dosr-regulatory-notices 15:57 Uploaded: DOSR Regulatory Notice (RN) 2025-08 – UK Service Personnel Utilising Civil Law Enforcement Facilities.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/over-4-billion-invested-in-next-generation-fighter-jet-with-new-international-contract 15:57 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:55 Update to EU, JSY, NOR

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supplying-explosives-precursors 15:42 Volunteers are no longer required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-jordan 15:32 Clinic contact details updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/angola-knowledge-base-profile 15:30 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/publications/room-sharing-risk-assessment-rsra 15:27 The IS91RA Part C Checklist: when to issue following new health-related information, has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/semaglutide-wegovy-approved-to-treat-form-of-liver-disease 15:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/connectivity-tool 15:22 Added link to updated guidance on interpreting connectivity scores.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-annual-report-2025-2026 15:18 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/temporary-1-vehicle-tax-for-most-heavy-goods-vehicles-hgv 15:17 Updated the information now that the £1 rate is in use.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/world-war-one-soldier-laid-to-rest-on-the-eve-of-the-110th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-somme 15:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/temporary-storage-of-waste-coffee-pods-rps-282 15:05 RPS 282 has been reviewed and extended to 11 August 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exceeding-waste-wood-storage-limits-at-permitted-sites-rps-361 15:04 RPS 361 has been reviewed and extended to 31 March 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-and-college-security 14:44 Updated guidance on school and college security with additional information on risk assessments, preventative measures and visitors to school premises.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sellafield-secures-top-two-ranking-for-apprenticeships 14:44 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/launching-or-returning-a-rocket-or-space-plane-rules-and-regulations 14:41 Links to ‘Marine Scotland (Scotland)’ and ‘Marine licensing in Wales (Wales)’ updated. Link added to submit spectrum enquiries under ‘Space launch spectrum licensing’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/operating-an-orbital-space-object-rules-and-regulations 14:38 Updated to specify that you will require a licence under the Space Industry Act 2018 if you intend to carry out any other activity in outer space from outside the UK.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-driving-examiners-carrying-out-driving-tests-dt1 14:30 General technical matters – Updated section 6.38 – Motorways.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/operating-a-spaceport-rules-and-regulations 14:30 Link added to submit spectrum enquiries under ‘Space launch spectrum licensing’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prevention-concordat-for-better-mental-health-consensus-statement 14:27 Added Herefordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council to list of ‘Local authority and local health partnership signatories’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/animal-by-product-operating-plants-approved-premises 14:24 Updated the list of approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/choose-the-right-software-for-pillar-2-top-up-taxes 14:08 The list of software suppliers for UK Tax Returns and Overseas Return Notifications has been updated with one new addition. The list of software suppliers for submitting information returns has been updated with one new addition.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/classifying-toys-games-and-festive-articles-for-import-and-export 14:08 The section ‘Anti-stress balls and anti-stress shaped articles’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-apply-for-an-export-health-certificate-ehc 14:07 The list of certificates that must be signed by an APHA veterinarian has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 14:02 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/providing-range-control-services-rules-and-regulations 14:01 Link added to submit spectrum enquiries under ‘Space launch spectrum licensing’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-queen-elizabeths-grammar-alford-a-selective-academy 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/expanding-the-information-sharing-powers-in-part-5-chapter-one-of-the-digital-economy-act-2017-to-support-passported-benefits-and-reduce-fuel-poverty 14:00 Updated with the government response.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/export-bar-to-save-flint-handaxes-crafted-by-some-of-britains-very-first-human-settlers 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/old-blue-hardback-style-passports-caseworker-guidance 13:58 Updated section old blue passports: checking the passport record to show a change to the process in how you check old blue passports in our passport records and to show what checks must be complete when the customer submits the old blue passport with their application or cannot submit their old blue passport with their application.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bae-systems-tops-the-dwps-latest-apprenticeships-rankings-as-leading-employers-named 13:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/environment-agency-operation-convicts-four-devon-waste-criminals 13:54 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/air-pollution-awareness-coalition-apac 13:53 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/iran-country-policy-and-information-notes 13:47 Published an updated version of the country policy and information note on Christians and Christian converts.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cac-annual-report-2025-26 13:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 13:42 Code GBAUTILLONASE for Arcese UK Ltd in Grays has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prepare-for-the-fe-data-collection-dry-run-2026-to-2027 13:41 Added drop-in support session dates and times for the Q1 collection period.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:37 Update to navigation issues. Caversham Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. This page will updated with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-payroll-software-that-is-recognised-by-hmrc 13:33 The page has been updated with 13 amendments and 7 additions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/culture-secretary-celebrates-over-400-towns-applying-to-be-uk-town-of-culture 13:32 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:31 Cookham Lock hazardous tree removed – restriction to navigation removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 13:30 Tower Hamlets Local Plan 07/07/2026 hearing has been postponed

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 13:27 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 13:27 Updated the contact details for London Luton Airport in ‘Airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submitting-data-to-ofqual 13:11 VTQ reporting schedule has been updated to include collections for 2026/2027 academic year. FSQ Outcomes August 2026 and August 2027 collections were removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/algeria-knowledge-base-profile 13:09 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/publications/ip16-4ur-sizewell-c-limited-epreb3247mev001-environmental-permit-application-advertisement 13:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dvla-services-update 13:00 Updated information about planned maintenance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-returning-workers-scheme 12:59 Added Marburg disease in Uganda in 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 12:57 Marburg disease in Uganda 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 12:47 FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fire-safety-order-enforcement-and-sanctions-for-non-compliance 12:43 Updated lead organisation to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and added guidance about Secretary of State determinations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-guidance-note-determination-request-process 12:40 Replaced guidance note 2 with updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/martyn-olivers-keynote-speech-at-the-festival-of-education 12:36 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/more-than-half-a-million-secured-for-environmental-improvements 12:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/environment-agency-secures-50000-from-yorkshire-water 12:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/russia-list-of-medical-facilitiespractitioners 12:22 Added public and private outpatient psychiatric facilities and hospitals in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-if-you-are-not-based-in-the-uk-service-availability-and-issues 12:14 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 to 9:30am on Monday 6 July 2026 has been cancelled.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues 12:12 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 to 9:30am on Monday 6 July 2026 has been cancelled.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hp21-9ns-ekfb-joint-venture-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprdp3129maa001 12:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/refunds-of-uk-vat-for-non-uk-businesses-or-eu-vat-for-uk-businesses 12:08 Guidance in section 2.14 Appointing an agent to make claim on your behalf, has been updated to explain that if you use an agent to act on your behalf, they may need to register as a tax adviser with HMRC.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 12:02 Code GBAUCMLBFSLXS for Speedlink (NI) Ltd in Crumlin has been removed.

Guidance and regulation