UK Government advice update diffs

2025-03-31

/government/publications/table-of-contents-1000-series-gen-regulatory-articles 12:32 Issue 78 has been published under NAA 25/05, NAA 25/06 and NAA 25/07.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2125-aircrew-instructor-training 12:31 Issue 6 has been published under NAA 25/11.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2310-role-specific-fixed-wing 12:31 Issue 7 has been published under NAA 25/12.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2327-air-combat-and-evasion-training 12:31 Issue 6 has been published under NAA 25/13.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2330-low-flying 12:31 Issue 9 has been published under NAA 25/14.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2357-troop-insertions-and-extraction-systems 12:31 Issue 2 has been published under NAA 25/15.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-3224-flight-information-services-fis-outside-controlled-airspace-cas 12:31 Issue 3 has been published under NAA 25/16.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1420-service-inquiries-si-air-accident-and-significant-occurrence-investigation 12:30 Issue 7 has been published under NAA 25/08.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1440-air-safety-training 12:30 Issue 12 has been published under NAA 25/09.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2115-aircraft-commanders 12:30 Issue 6 has been published under NAA 25/10.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1013-des-air-systems-operating-centre-director-provision-of-airworthy-and-safe-systems 12:29 Issue 6 has been published under NAA 25/04.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1014-design-organization-airworthiness-responsibilities 12:29 Issue 8 has been published under NAA 25/05.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1030-defence-aeronautical-information-management 12:29 Issue 3 has been published under NAA 25/06.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1167-contracting-of-civil-registered-air-systems-for-military-purposes 12:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-mhclg-appraisal-guide 12:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 12:29 NPA 24/51 consolidated comments for RA 1030 – Defence Aeronautical Information Management, NPA 24/55 consolidated comments for RA 2310 – Flight Procedures: Role Specific Fixed Wing, NPA 24/56 consolidated comments for RA 2115 – Aircraft Commanders, NPA 25/02 consolidated comments for RA 3224 – UK Flight Information Services and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Control Rules, NPA 25/03 consolidated comments for RA 3292 – Instrument Landing System – Approach Monitoring, NPA 25/05 consolidated comments for RA 2330 – Low Flying, NPA 25/07 consolidated comments for RA 1013 – Air Systems Operating Centre Director – Provision of Airworthy and Safe Systems an NPA 25/08 consolidated comments for RA 1014 – Design Organizations and Co-ordinating Design Organizations – Airworthiness Responsibilities have been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-comment-response-sheets 12:29 NPA 24/51 consolidated comments for RA 1030 – Defence Aeronautical Information Management, NPA 24/55 consolidated comments for RA 2310 – Flight Procedures: Role Specific Fixed Wing, NPA 24/56 consolidated comments for RA 2115 – Aircraft Commanders, NPA 25/02 consolidated comments for RA 3224 – UK Flight Information Services and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Control Rules, NPA 25/03 consolidated comments for RA 3292 – Instrument Landing System – Approach Monitoring, NPA 25/05 consolidated comments for RA 2330 – Low Flying, NPA 25/07 consolidated comments for RA 1013 – Air Systems Operating Centre Director – Provision of Airworthy and Safe Systems an NPA 25/08 consolidated comments for RA 1014 – Design Organizations and Co-ordinating Design Organizations – Airworthiness Responsibilities have been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-2025-documents 12:28 NAA 25/04 relating to RA 1013 – Air Systems Operating Centre Director – Provision of Airworthy and Safe Systems – Issue 6, NAA 25/05 relating to RA 1014 – Design Organizations and Co-ordinating Design Organizations – Airworthiness Responsibilities – Issue 8, NAA 25/06 relating to RA 1030 – Defence Aeronautical Information Management – Issue 3, NAA 25/07 relating to RA 1167 – Contracting of Civil-Registered Air Systems for Military Purposes – Initial Issue and RA 1240 – Chartering of Civilian Air Systems for Military Purposes – Issue 5, NAA 25/08 relating to RA 1420 – Service Inquiries and Non-Statutory Inquiries – Issue 7, NAA 25/09 relating to RA 1440 – Air Safety Training – Issue 12, NAA 25/10 relating to RA 2115 – Aircraft Commanders – Issue 6, NAA 25/11 relating to RA 2125 – Aircrew Instructor and Aircrew Examiner Training – Issue 6, NAA 25/12 relating to RA 2310 – Flight Procedures: Role Specific Fixed Wing – Issue 7, NAA 25/13 relating to RA 2327 – Air Combat Manoeuvring, Basic Fighter Manoeuvres and Basic Helicopter Manoeuvres – Issue 6, NAA 25/14 relating to RA 2330 – Low Flying – Issue 9, NAA 25/15 relating to RA 2357 – Troop Insertion and Extraction Systems – Issue 2, NAA 25/16 relating to RA 3224 – UK Flight Information Services and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Control Rules – Issue 3 and NAA 25/17 relating to RA 3292 – Instrument Landing System – Approach Monitoring – Issue 4 have all been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-authorised-amendments-naa-reference-table 12:28 NAA 25/04 relating to RA 1013 – Air Systems Operating Centre Director – Provision of Airworthy and Safe Systems – Issue 6, NAA 25/05 relating to RA 1014 – Design Organizations and Co-ordinating Design Organizations – Airworthiness Responsibilities – Issue 8, NAA 25/06 relating to RA 1030 – Defence Aeronautical Information Management – Issue 3, NAA 25/07 relating to RA 1167 – Contracting of Civil-Registered Air Systems for Military Purposes – Initial Issue and RA 1240 – Chartering of Civilian Air Systems for Military Purposes – Issue 5, NAA 25/08 relating to RA 1420 – Service Inquiries and Non-Statutory Inquiries – Issue 7, NAA 25/09 relating to RA 1440 – Air Safety Training – Issue 12, NAA 25/10 relating to RA 2115 – Aircraft Commanders – Issue 6, NAA 25/11 relating to RA 2125 – Aircrew Instructor and Aircrew Examiner Training – Issue 6, NAA 25/12 relating to RA 2310 – Flight Procedures: Role Specific Fixed Wing – Issue 7, NAA 25/13 relating to RA 2327 – Air Combat Manoeuvring, Basic Fighter Manoeuvres and Basic Helicopter Manoeuvres – Issue 6, NAA 25/14 relating to RA 2330 – Low Flying – Issue 9, NAA 25/15 relating to RA 2357 – Troop Insertion and Extraction Systems – Issue 2, NAA 25/16 relating to RA 3224 – UK Flight Information Services and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Control Rules – Issue 3 and NAA 25/17 relating to RA 3292 – Instrument Landing System – Approach Monitoring – Issue 4 have all been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maa-regulatory-publications-mrp-amendment-record-sheet 12:26 Amendment record sheet has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-health-service-expenditure-on-service-integration-directions 12:26 Added ‘The National Health Service (Expenditure on Service Integration) Directions 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-the-uk-space-agency 12:25 Updated FOI information.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-environmental-taxes 12:23 Information about the maximum amount you can pay by Direct Debit has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-showcases-next-phase-of-regulatory-science-to-bring-innovative-treatments-to-patients-sooner 12:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/help-for-nhs-to-recover-costs-of-care-from-visitors-and-migrants 12:19 Removed the PDF ‘Map of EEA countries’, as it was out of date.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-taxes-penalties-and-enquiry-settlements 12:03 Information about the maximum amount you can pay by Direct Debit has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/aukus-maritime-innovation-challenge-2025 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-009-internal-audit 12:00 Version 3 of GovS 009 replaces version 2, but it has the same purpose, scope, and intent. Major changes have been made to eliminate duplication of requirements contained in the Global Internal Audit Standards and the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector Application Note. This functional standard is effective from 1 April 2025 in the UK public sector.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy-notice-5 11:59 Information about the maximum amount you can pay by Direct Debit has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/join-the-list-of-authorised-distance-plant-sellers 11:56 Updated the list of authorised distance plant sellers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pay-your-economic-crime-levy 11:55 Information about the maximum amount you can pay by Direct Debit has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/home-secretary-speech-at-the-organised-immigration-crime-summit 11:49 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-programme 11:48 East Hertfordshire District Council, Tandridge District Council, Three Rivers District Council and York City Council will join the Local Land Charges Register on 28 April 2025, and Wychavon District Council will join on 12 May 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/1bn-gift-transfer-to-british-museum-given-green-light 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/maintaining-your-acs-approval 11:44 The PDF attachment ‘ACS approval: Annual assessment guidance’ and the HTML attachment ‘ACS approval: Guidance on Standard route assessment dates’ have both been deleted. Their contents has been combined and updated into a new HTML attachment called ‘ACS approval: Preparing for standard route annual assessment’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/army-solar-project-generates-green-energy-for-larkhill-garrison 11:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-for-an-account-to-defer-duty-payments-when-you-import-or-release-goods-into-great-britain 11:37 The ‘After you’ve applied’ section has been updated to clarify what happens when your application has been approved.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-anti-money-laundering 11:25 The recorded webinar about managing money laundering and financing risks to you and your business has now ended and the link has been removed. The webinar link for trust or company service providers and offshore risks has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-remarks-at-the-organised-immigration-summit-in-central-london-31-march-2025 11:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:19 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:19 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/reform-of-local-justice-areas 11:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:16 Date change for Marlow Lock works 2025 (now Mon 7 April until Mon 12 May 2025).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-2012-public-sector-internal-audit-standards-18-december-2012 11:15 Updated to fix typo in previous change note. Update should read: Title updated and contact information added to details. New DAO letter ref: 1/25 added to replace DAO 3/12 Public sector internal audit standards: 18 December 2012.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk 11:05 Heads of mission list updated for March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/calls-for-evidence/innovative-hydrogen-to-power-projects 11:02 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/informal-guidance-on-builders-merchants-federations-supply-chain-initiative 11:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/asylum-dispersal-grant-funding-instruction 11:00 Added Funding instruction for local authorities: Asylum Dispersal Grant 2025-2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/honorary-kings-counsel-ceremony 10:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-government-fund-to-go-after-people-smuggling-gang-bosses 10:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/nationality-in-china 10:46 Document updated

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/certification-officers-hearing-procedures 10:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme 10:33 In ‘Applying for funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme’ guidance on ‘compiling your works package’ has been updated to make clear when you submit your works package to Homes England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-announces-massive-surge-in-immigration-enforcement-as-returns-reach-24000-since-the-election 10:27 First published.

News and communications

/government/case-studies/studland-bay-marine-partnership 10:22 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:21 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 31 March 2025.Changes to following reaches – Caversham, Blakes and Marlow.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/small-business-access-to-finance 10:07 The ‘Small business access to finance’ call for evidence has been updated under the ‘How to respond’ section to request additional information from small businesses responding.The ‘Small business access to finance: privacy notice’ has been updated under the ‘Information sharing’ section to clarify that data may be shared with third-party data processors as governed by contract.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/buyer-credit-facility 10:05 The ‘Buyer Credit Facility’ page has been updated to remove the ‘Additional note’ section, which previously outlined a temporary increase in the maximum facility amount for certain transactions. This change reflects the latest policy update.A link to the ‘Party Compliance Questionnaire’ has been added under the ‘How to apply’ section. This questionnaire is now required for completion by applicants.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-2012-public-sector-internal-audit-standards-18-december-2012 10:05 Title updated and contact information added to details. New DAO letter ref: 3/25 added to replace DAO 3/12 Public sector internal audit standards: 18 December 2012.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/voa-information-for-local-authorities 10:03 The NDR Scat Codes file has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fuel-margins-remain-stuck-at-historic-highs-cma-says 10:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-and-recovery-funding-2025-to-2026 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-vehicle-operator-standards 10:00 Updated all assessment criteria tables in Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operator audit standards: DVSA earned recognition and Public service vehicle (PSV) operator standards: DVSA earned recognition.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 10:00 Updated ‘Conditions of registration’ to reflect a change to the funding rules. Updated ‘Removal from the flexi-job apprenticeship agency register’ to reflect that DfE can issue a temporary suspension.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gcse-computer-science 10:00 Updated ‘GCSE subject content for computer science’ to remove outdated content.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/infected-blood-compensation-scheme 10:00 Updated the following documents:Government Update on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (HTML)Infected Blood Compensation Scheme overview: Bereaved partners of infected peopleAdded the following document: Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: user friendly explainer

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/infected-blood-compensation-scheme-summary 10:00 Updated the text box at the top of the page: Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Proposal Summary (21 May 2024) – HTML

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/gcse-computer-science-subject-content-update 10:00 Added ‘GCSE Computer Science subject content – government consultation response’.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/child-abduction-accredited-solicitors-referral-list 09:59 Russell Cooke address and phone number updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/zalo-campaign-to-rebut-people-smugglers-lies-in-vietnam 09:52 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/release-on-temporary-licence-in-youth-custody-policy-framework--2 09:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-acs-approval 09:37 Replaced the ACS application form with an updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-for-acs-approval-guidance-and-forms 09:37 Replaced the ACS application form with an updated version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dangerous-goods-vehicles-get-an-mot-and-adr-test 09:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bloodborne-viruses-in-healthcare-workers-report-exposures-and-reduce-risks 09:30 Updated with information that the Significant Occupational Exposures surveillance system has been suspended and with updated links to the management of bloodborne viruses in healthcare workers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/examining-food-water-and-environmental-samples-healthcare-settings 09:30 Added new version of guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/heather-and-grass-burning-in-england 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 09:26 A software supplier’s details have been added in the ‘software in development’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/low-risk-waste-position-food-from-retailers-and-producers-including-former-foodstuffs 09:21 We have withdrawn ‘Collecting and storing food waste: LRWP 84’ and replaced it with ‘Storing food waste in sealed containers: RPS 332’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/one-nda-local-social-and-economic-impact-practitioners-guidance-grant-funding 09:20 Updated guidance documents added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 09:17 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7097

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 09:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2677

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/storing-food-waste-in-sealed-containers-rps-332 09:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-tax-relief-on-your-private-pension-payments 09:00 A new section ‘If you need to change your claim’ has been added to tell users what to do if they need to change or remove their claim.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/eu-transition-helplines 09:00 Removed the New Computerised Transit System helpline as it has been decommissioned.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marriage-and-civil-partnership-referral-and-investigation-scheme 09:00 Updated to provide clarification of regulation 15 considerations (the failure to comply warning).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offence-response-options-environment-agency 09:00 Updated the ‘Waste offences’ offence response options document. In section ‘Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA)’, added a subsection on ‘Section 45AZF(4)’ offences. Added a new section on ‘Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024’ offences.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/innovative-licensing-and-access-pathway-ilap 08:59 The following updates have been made to these pages:- publication of the Innovation Passport application form (MS Word)- publication of the ILAP registration portal and video demonstration – publication of the ILAP webinar and video recordings- additional guidance added for eligibility criteria 3 and 4- clarification on the Innovation Passport application round timings and assessment process

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/courts-and-tribunals-additional-capacity-during-coronavirus-outbreak-nightingale-courts 08:00 Updated active Nightingale courts list, removing Swansea.

Guidance and regulation

COVID-19

/guidance/waste-operations-and-a1-installations-carrying-out-research-or-trials 08:00 Added a section about when to use the standard rules ‘SR2024 No 1: research and development at a Part A(1) installation’, which can enable time-limited, low-risk trials.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sr2024-no-1-research-and-development-at-a-part-a1-installation 08:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/environmental-permitting-standard-rules-consultation-number-28 08:00 Added the consultation response document and a link to the new ‘SR2024 No 1: research and development at a Part A(1) installation’.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/arsac-notes-for-guidance 07:41 Updated customer portal links and fixed minor typographical errors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-to-build-over-1000-flood-schemes-across-the-country 07:37 Updated link to schemes.

News and communications

/government/news/government-to-build-over-1000-flood-schemes-across-the-country 07:13 Added link to the flood schemes.

News and communications

/government/publications/north-kent-woods-and-downs-national-nature-reserve 07:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea 03:07 Latest update: Forest fires in the south-eastern part of South Korea have been contained. The Travel Advice alert in relation to them has been removed (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-prepaid-debit-cards-for-profit-extraction-to-reduce-profits-and-disguise-income-spotlight-68 00:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-services-for-patients-under-record-pharmacy-funding-deal 00:15 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-the-amount-of-guarantee-needed-for-common-and-union-transit 00:01 The contact details for making general imports and exports enquiries has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/programme-of-flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-schemes 00:01 Updated page to reflect the government’s 2 year investment in flood and coastal erosion risk management.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gigabit-broadband-voucher-scheme-information 00:01 Updates to the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/16-million-boost-to-improve-flood-protection-for-farmers-and-rural-communities 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-hosts-first-major-international-summit-to-tackle-illegal-migration 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-to-build-over-1000-flood-schemes-across-the-country 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-proposals-to-ban-heather-burning-on-peatland-to-protect-air-water-and-wildlife 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-rules-simplifying-recycling-for-workplaces-in-england-come-into-force 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-03-30

/guidance/contact-mmo 22:30 Contact Centre Hour changes from 1st April

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/record-your-catch 22:00 Contact Centre Hour changes from 1st April

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-30-march-2025 21:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:42 Updated the latest situation with new case information.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/cook-islands-tokelau-and-niue 15:20 Updated information about Extreme weather and natural disasters following earthquake in region (‘Warnings and insurance page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tonga 15:15 Updated information about Extreme weather and natural disasters following earthquake in region (“Warnings and insurance page”).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/british-army-returns-from-nato-exercise-as-uk-strengthens-alliance-deployment-capabilities 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:10 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 30 March 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-partnerships-on-organised-immigration-crime 08:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-working-and-rogue-employers-in-gig-economy 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-03-29

/government/news/uk-sends-life-saving-aid-to-the-people-of-myanmar-following-devastating-earthquake 21:53 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 18:24 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35). HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in poultry and other captive birds at a premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025/36). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared surrounding the premises. All affected birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar 17:35 Update on information on the earthquake in Myanmar including the announcement by the military regime of a State of Emergency in six states and regions. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:22 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 29 March 2025. No stream warning changes

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-funding-academic-community-and-educational 00:01 Added NSIP Call 2.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-space-innovation-programme-call-2 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-firm-to-land-europes-first-rover-on-mars 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/family-to-be-reunited-with-nazi-looted-artwork-after-eight-decades 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-03-28

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 21:47 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Wymondham, Diss, Norfolk (AIV 2025/33).A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.Following official testing, HPAI H5N1 has been confirmed in poultry and other captive birds at a second premises near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, Durham (AIV 2025/34 formerly AIV SOS 2025/02). All poultry and captive birds on the premises will be humanely culled.  The 3km and 10km area surrounding this premise fully overlap the 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance in force surrounding premises AIV 2025/31, so no additional zone will be put in place for AIV2025/34).

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/somalia 21:35 Update on al-Shabaab Offensive (‘Safety and security’)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 21:33 New: List of MCA-approved centres issuing Yacht Rating Certificate of Proficiency (in line with section 12 of MSN 1862 Amendment 1) added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 17:30 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones surrounding the premises near Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire (AIV 2025/24), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone surrounding this premises. Whilst this premises is in England, part of the protection zone and surveillance zone extend into Wales. Equivalent changes to the zones have been made by Welsh Government.

News and communications

/government/publications/review-into-the-north-hyde-substation-outage-terms-of-reference 17:21 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-for-the-high-commission-on-ukraine 17:21 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/t-level-funding 17:08 We have replaced the T Level and Transition Programme Cost Weightings and funding bands spreadsheet with a version 1.1 to correct an error on the banding of the Education and Childcare T Level qualification. In academic year 2025 to 2026, we fund the generation 2 qualification at band 6, the same funding band as its generation 1 equivalent.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands 16:52 Removal of information on a stabbing incident in central Amsterdam.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/labelling-requirements-for-certain-products-moving-from-great-britain-to-retail-premises-in-northern-ireland-under-the-retail-movement-scheme 16:43 Updated the guidance to: 1) further clarify which diary products need individual product labels in phase 2. 2) highlight that high risk foods need individual product labels in phase 3 if they are controlled under Regulation 2019/1793.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trees-to-timber-commercial-forestry-resources 16:33 Added a link to FSC’s certification system on the page ‘Benefits of timber: resources from other organisations’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:30 Updated 28 March

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protocol-no15-amending-the-convention-on-the-protection-of-human-rights-and-fundamental-freedoms-ts-no192025 16:22 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:21 New restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta course construction (Mon 31 March – Thursday 19 June 2025).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-of-the-board-of-supervisors-modifying-annex-iv-to-the-convention-occar-ts-no182025 16:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/protocol-of-2014-to-the-forced-labour-convention-1930-ts-no172025 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/henley-royal-regatta-course-construction-2025-river-restriction-notice 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago 16:13 New information that consensual same-sex activity between men is now a crime punishable by up to five years imprisonment ( See ‘LGBT+travellers’ on ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-maintenance-decision-makers-guide 16:11 Updated ‘Chapter 1: Child Maintenance Group abbreviations’, ‘Volume 3: Variations (chapters 27 to 36)’, ‘CMDMG abbreviations summary of changes’ and also ‘CMDMG Volume 3 summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-public-procurement-revocation-regulations-2025 16:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applying-to-be-on-the-approved-list-of-independent-special-institutions 16:01 Updated guidance and application form for the 2025 application window.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/first-tier-tribunal-social-security-and-child-support-hearing-lists 16:00 Updated list 31 March 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-adjudication-circulars-2025 16:00 Added HB circular A5/2025: The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notices-to-be-made-under-the-customs-import-duty-eu-exit-regulations-2018 16:00 We have added the duty deferment account authorisation to this notice.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250094-building-11-explore-lane-bristol-bs1-5ty 15:57 Questionnaire

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-collect-your-packaging-data-for-extended-producer-responsibility 15:57 This update removed a reference to small producers (‘organisations’) reporting recyclability data. They do not have to report this data. It also corrects a typo – a reference to ‘50ml’ drinks containers has been changed to 150ml

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250087-land-between-84-and-108-ragged-hall-lane-chiswell-green-st-albans-hertfordshire-al2-3nn 15:51 Questionnaire and supporting documents

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/national-school-breakfast-club-programme 15:47 Updated to reflect that the national school breakfast programme will continue for the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gambling-tax-service-availability-and-issues 15:47 The planned downtime from 6pm to 6:20pm on Friday 28 March 2025 has been cancelled.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-circulars-affecting-guidance-manuals 15:42 Added reference to HB circular A5/2025 to HB guidance manual chapters it affects: eligible rent, calculating benefit and assessment of needs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/general-licence-int20221552576 15:38 General Licence INT/2022/1552576 Revoked.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-accessing-legal-support-grant-evaluation-report 15:36 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 15:26 An application from United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union (UMAPs TU) for a Certificate of Independence has been received by the Certification Officer.

News and communications

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20255787748 15:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/legal-services-general-licence 15:21 General licence INT/2024/5334756 amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/veterans-news-and-communications-hub 15:20 Updated ‘Latest news’, ‘Veterans’ employment’, ‘Veterans and the devolved nations’ and ‘Veteran education’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy 15:19 Updated ‘online ARAP application form’ in ‘Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy: further information on eligibility criteria, offer details and how to apply’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int20232824812 15:19 OFSI General Licence INT/2023/2824812 has been extended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-with-the-high-commissioner-on-haiti 15:19 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/national-living-wage-increases-to-1221 15:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/basic-paye-tools-service-availability-and-issues 15:13 The service issues section has been updated with information about problems downloading the latest Basic PAYE Tools version 25.0.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/pathways-to-work-reforming-benefits-and-support-to-get-britain-working-green-paper 15:11 The impacts document ‘Spring Statement 2025 health and disability benefit reforms – Impacts’ has been updated to correct a line – this does not affect the analysis or any of the impacts included in Annexes A and B.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/min-688-m-amendment-3-code-of-safe-working-practices-2025-edition 15:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bb10-3ra-mrs-valerie-minns-and-3-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvb3049kxa001 14:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la23-1jq-andrew-buchan-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryb3358gha001 14:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-advanced-manufacturing-strategy 14:47 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/tr18-3rf-network-rail-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtb3440kaa001 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl54-4jq-martin-jones-and-9-others-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbb3442kma001 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/b61-0rb-mr-mike-sullivan-and-mr-ian-cadwallader-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epreb3744kwa001 14:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rh15-0se-graham-harding-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfb3444kca001 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/businesses-approved-to-export-to-the-eu 14:44 Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le67-5un-grace-dieu-corporate-trustee-one-limited-and-grace-dieu-corporate-trustee-two-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epr 14:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 14:42 Addition of emergency hotlines provided by the local authorities following earthquake with strong tremors reported across Thailand and damage to buildings in Bangkok (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:42 Update – UK/NOR vessel lists

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bs11-8az-grundon-waste-management-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjb3856ku 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cb21-4hh-mead-construction-cambridge-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-epryp3420lsa001 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monitoring-stack-emissions-carbon-capture-plants-with-solvent-based-abatement 14:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/m20-quality-assurance-of-continuous-emission-monitoring-systems 14:37 Updated sections on QAL1 requirements; Verification and calibration requirements; Frequency of QAL2 checks; Extending the calibration range; QAL2 report; QAL3 – general; AST failures; Report template.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-local-authority-payments 14:32 Timeline information amended to show when local authorities will receive assessment notices and grant determination letters. Link added to PackUK as the scheme administrator.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-budget-forecast-return 14:27 ‘Updated with the dates that the BFR 2025 covers and the open date and deadline date for this year. Added the ‘BFR 2025 traditional workbook’ and ‘BFR 2025 multipage workbook’. Updated ‘BFR lines quick reference guide’ and removed the ‘BFR ICT Guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/academies-budget-forecast-return-guide-to-using-the-online-form 14:27 Updated the ‘BFR lines quick reference guide’ and the ‘Re-brokerage of academies’ attachments. Removed ‘BFR ICT guidance- HTML attachment’ as this has now been incorporated into ‘Academies budget forecast guidance for completing the online form’. Updated this attachment with improved line numbers guidance and details for new and transferring academies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/treasury-minutes-progress-report-march-2025 14:24 Accessible web version replaced with reformatted bookmarks.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/jdp-0-01-1-united-kingdom-supplement-to-the-nato-terminology-database 14:23 Updated version to 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/completing-local-authority-housing-statistics-2024-to-2025-guidance-notes-and-bulk-upload 14:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hungary-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault--2 14:16 Added support organisation (Áldozatsegítő Központ).

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:09 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:09 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 14:03 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Saturday 29 March to Sunday 6 April 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-commitments-in-respect-of-the-atlantic-joint-business-agreement 14:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-proposes-to-accept-commitments-to-protect-competition-on-uk-us-passenger-routes 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/college-management-accounts-good-practice-guide 13:43 We have updated the good practice guide for clarity. We have also made updates to the model templates. These reflect changed terminology, the publication of the College Financial Handbook, the impact of policy changes such as devolution, and the continued impact of reclassification of colleges into the public sector. The appendices now include an example of contribution analysis.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/updated-sorp-charities-encouraged-to-respond-to-consultation-and-be-ready-for-change 13:43 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/schedule-14-decisions-in-2023 13:38 ROW/3338161 Essex County CouncilROW/3355487 Staffordshire County CouncilROW/3356206 Wakefield CouncilROW/3356670 Surrey County CouncilROW/3357240 Worcestershire County CouncilROW/3357515 Swindon Borough Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet 13:36 Factsheet reviewed and updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/import-ban-of-cattle-pigs-sheep-and-deer-from-austria-to-protect-farmers 13:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/dame-karen-pierce-visits-bosnia-and-herzegovina 13:25 First published.

News and communications