UK Government advice update diffs

2025-08-19

/guidance/waste-exemption-t29-treatment-of-non-hazardous-pesticide-washings-by-carbon-filtration-for-disposal 13:41 Removed incorrect information that implied T29 allows the disposal of treated pesticide washings to land. A link to environmental permits for discharging liquid wastes has been added. Also added information about registration rules and exemption charges.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/participation-survey-privacy-notice 13:40 A revision has been made to “What is the legal basis for collecting and processing data?” and “Your rights”. The text previously referred to legitimate interest as the legal basis. This has been updated to reflect that the correct basis is public task.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-funding-for-a-regulated-qualification 13:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2025 13:38 Publication of JNCC shapefiles for bird density information for the Greater Wash SPA and Liverpool Bay SPA.

News and communications

/government/news/online-procedure-rule-committee-annual-open-meeting-20-october-2025 13:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/appointment-to-house-of-lords-appointments-commission 13:11 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/report-trade-union-facility-time-data 13:07 Updated to note the 2024/25 reporting service is now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consultation-target-animal-safety-evaluation-for-veterinary-monoclonal-antibody-products 13:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/tra-recommends-steel-safeguard-measure-be-extended-to-2026 13:04 PAO to TRAS

News and communications

/government/consultations/updated-guidance-for-the-public-transport-ticketing-schemes-block-exemption-summary 13:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/lists-of-recognised-animal-breeding-organisations 12:59 Updated the Recognised breed societies for ovine species. We’ve removed Devon Closewool Sheep Breeders’ Society.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/students-build-otter-habitat-out-of-recycled-flood-defence 12:58 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/withdraw-funds-from-your-cash-account-for-cds-declarations 12:52 Welsh translation added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childcare-for-service-children 12:38 Updated ‘Wraparound Childcare’, ‘15 and 30 hours’ free childcare’ and ‘Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/coleraine-man-using-false-sia-licence-found-guilty-of-fraud 12:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/immunoglobulin-when-to-use 12:16 Added new ‘Information for patients on the prevention of diseases using immunoglobulin’ publication and updated ‘Administration of HNIG for measles post-exposure prophylaxis’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-nsc-evidence-review-process 12:13 Expanded information on in-service evaluation provided in ‘UK NSC: evidence review process’, section 4.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-partners-with-uttar-pradesh-government-to-provide-scholarships 12:04 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/environment-agency-fees-and-charges 12:00 Added a section ‘Environmental permitting: water industry enforcement levy’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/environmental-permits-and-abstraction-licences-tables-of-charges 12:00 Updated the charging scheme with version 1.7, containing amendments up to 18 August that include the water industry enforcement levy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/environmental-permitting-charges-guidance 12:00 Added section 6.16 on the water industry enforcement levy. Also added that no mid-year adjustments apply to this levy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/environment-agency-charges-proposal-water-industry-enforcement-levy 12:00 Added the consultation response document.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 11:55 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 11:54 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-aviation-occurrence-review-group-org-course 11:46 The Applicability section has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-aviation-occurrence-investigator-oi-course 11:46 The Applicability section has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/use-a-software-provider-to-prepare-package-accounts-for-companies-house 11:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/indonesia-list-of-medical-facilities-and-funeral-directors 11:11 A hospital in Kalimantan has been added into the list

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/about-the-uk-house-price-index 11:07 We have revised the About the UK House Price Index and Quality and methodology guidance to bring them up to date with recent changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shingles-herpes-zoster-the-green-book-chapter-28a 11:03 Updated to reflect the expansion in vaccine eligibility to severely immunosuppressed adults aged 18 years and over. The text has been revised to clarify co-administration and reinforce immunisation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-uk-greenhouse-gas-inventory-data-in-uk-ets-monitoring-and-reporting-the-country-specific-factor-list 11:03 Added Carbon emission factors and calorific values from the UK Greenhouse Gas Inventory, 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax 11:01 The details for 2 software suppliers have been added in the ‘software in development’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/search-for-businesses-who-have-signed-the-armed-forces-covenant 10:57 Updated: ‘Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-538-amendment-8-m-codes-of-practice-authorisation-of-certifying-authorities 10:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-certifying-authorities 10:51 Added list of certifying authorities for remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs)

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/zambia 10:50 New information on the potential health risks from heavy metals in water (‘Health’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mexico 10:50 Removal of information about travel disruption at Benito Juarez International Airport (AICM) in Mexico City.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 10:49 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso 10:48 Updated information on the threat of terrorist attacks to roads (See ‘Road safety’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-service-personnel-and-their-families-on-child-welfare-policies 10:48 Updated ‘Free Early Years Childcare entitlement for children aged 9 months to school starting age (including 15 or 30 hours’ free childcare)’ and ‘Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA)’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/mali 10:47 Updated information on the threat of terrorist attacks to roads (See ‘Road safety’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/niger 10:47 Updated information on the threat of terrorist attacks to roads (See ‘Road safety’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:46 River Thames current conditions updated for Tuesday 19 August 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/parents-urged-to-extend-their-teens-child-benefit-claim-online-as-deadline-approaches 10:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/defence-and-security-exporting-event-and-exhibition-support 10:33 Events removed from the UKDSE event and exhibition support list, including shows in the USA, Japan, Indonesia, Turkey, Poland, UK, Saudi Arabia, Australia, India, UAE and Qatar.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-be-a-uk-real-estate-investment-trust 10:32 Contact details for ‘Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/guidance-for-students-going-through-clearing 10:18 Added guidance for updating an application after the course has already started

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lincoln-prison-action-plan 10:14 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/cites-uk-import-suspensions-negative-opinions 10:07 Update to ‘specimens covered’ and ‘countries of origin’ for Corals species.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-as-a-keeper-of-less-than-50-poultry-or-other-captive-birds 10:00 Added a link to a new online service to confirm changes to your details or the details of birds you keep.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/update-your-kept-bird-record 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/universal-credit-and-earnings 09:56 ‘Administrative Earnings Threshold’ section amended to clarify that the amount stated is before deductions for Income Tax, National Insurance or pension contributions eligible for tax relief (known as ‘relievable pension contributions’). There is no change in law or practice.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/wh-davis-to-expand-workforce-by-25-with-backing-from-uk-government 09:48 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-sanctions-guidance-for-kazakh-businesses 09:35 Update to section 3.2: Who must comply with UK sanctions.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-sanctions-guidance-for-kyrgyz-businesses 09:35 Update to section 3.2: Who must comply with UK sanctions.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-recognises-aid-workers-for-life-saving-work-after-deadliest-year-on-record 09:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/uk-sanctions-guidance-for-georgian-businesses 09:34 Update to section 3.2: Who must comply with UK sanctions.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/student-loans-interest-rates-and-repayment-threshold-announcement--6 09:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/uk-sanctions-guidance-for-armenian-businesses 09:32 Update to section 3.2: Who must comply with UK sanctions.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/uk-sanctions-guidance-for-uzbek-businesses 09:32 Update to section 3.2: Who must comply with UK sanctions.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pakistan-list-of-medical-facilities 09:30 Additional phone numbers have been removed from multiple facilities. Pharmacies have been added to the list.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-digital-economy-act-2017-debt-and-fraud-information-sharing-review-board 09:27 Updated the membership listAdded the document: Collated Review Board Minutes to July 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 08:57 NPA 25/26 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3227 – Methods of Identification, NPA 25/27 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3232 – Provision of Vectors to Aircraft conducting Radar to Visual Recoveries or Short Pattern Circuits below the Air Traffic Control Unit Terrain Safe Level and NPA 25/28 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3291 – Precision Approach Radar. These NPAs close for comments on 16 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 08:56 NPA 25/26 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3227 – Methods of Identification, NPA 25/27 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3232 – Provision of Vectors to Aircraft conducting Radar to Visual Recoveries or Short Pattern Circuits below the Air Traffic Control Unit Terrain Safe Level and NPA 25/28 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3291 – Precision Approach Radar. These NPAs close for comments on 16 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/120-million-regeneration-boost-to-transform-newcastles-last-major-brownfield-site-into-new-neighbourhood-with-up-to-2500-homes 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/environmental-reforms-to-break-planning-system-gridlock 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/millions-to-receive-essential-benefit-payments-ahead-of-august-bank-holiday 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/viking-ccs-carbon-dioxide-pipeline-correction-order-2025 00:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2025-08-18

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 23:59 The re-opened SFI 2024 offer closed for applications at 11:59pm on Monday 18 August 2025. Any applications received after this deadline will be rejected. The only exception to this is eligible applicants who receive written notification from the RPA that they qualify for a deadline extension. If this is the case, eligible applicants must submit their SFI 2024 application by 11:59pm on 1 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sustainable-farming-incentive-scheme-expanded-offer-for-2024 23:59 The re-opened SFI 2024 offer closed for applications at 11:59pm on Monday 18 August 2025. Any applications received after this deadline will be rejected. The only exception to this is eligible applicants who receive written notification from the RPA that they qualify for a deadline extension. If this is the case, eligible applicants must submit their SFI 2024 application by 11:59pm on 1 September 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/out-of-school-settings-safeguarding 17:20 We have extended the closing date to 21 September 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/new-multi-million-pound-army-support-deal-for-north-east-firm-to-boost-national-security-and-growth 17:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/the-uk-calls-on-south-sudans-leaders-to-take-urgent-steps-to-end-violence-and-restore-dialogue-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:03 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/style-guide 16:49 A to Z – Added entries for ‘public limited company (plc)’ and ‘junk and spam emails’. Updated the ‘email’ entry to discourage using ‘email’ to refer to an email address, and updated the ‘Telephone numbers’ entry to discourage using ‘mobile’ to mean ‘mobile phone’.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia 16:40 Removal of information about the general elections.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania 16:40 Removal of reference to US Embassy personnel being prohibited from islands and coastal areas south of Kisiju (‘Regional risks’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/place-and-country-of-birth 16:34 Changes can be found within the ‘Changes from last version of this guidance’ section within the guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sfe-current-application-timescales 16:30 Timescales have been updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:22 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2824

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:20 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2722

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 16:20 DP has been approved

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:14 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2555

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 16:08 Addition of information relating to flash flooding and landslides in Pakistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/impact-assessment-calculator--3 16:06 GDP deflators updated in impact assessment calculator speadsheet.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 15:53 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3165

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 15:52 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2432

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-parasites-in-camelids-and-subsidised-testing 15:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/sweden 15:45 Removal of warning about a shooting which occurred on August 15 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/duty-solicitor-scheme-boundary-consultations 15:26 Maidstone and West Malling Police Station Duty Scheme Consultation document has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/42-mile-stretch-of-king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-opens 15:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-republic-of-korea-senior-economic-dialogue-2025-joint-communique 15:25 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:21 Update to navigation issues. Shiplake Lock public power back in service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-financial-sanctions-guidance 15:08 Art Market Participants and High Value Dealers Threat Assessment Report added.Cryptoassets Threat Assessment Report added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-repayment-of-import-duty-and-vat-if-youve-overpaid-c285 15:07 Clarified that individuals will need an EORI number from the importer or their agent for the C285 online form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/packaging-waste-apply-for-registration-and-accreditation-as-a-reprocessor-or-exporter 15:00 This update links to new guidance that outlines the process for 2026 registration and accreditation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 15:00 Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/50), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

News and communications

/guidance/packaging-waste-2026-registration-and-accreditation-process-for-reprocessors-and-exporters 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-templates-for-sampling-and-inspection-plans 14:59 This adds the overseas reprocessing and interim sites log (OSR), a form exporters must complete for registration and accreditation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ba8-0ab-claire-georghiades-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3022lwa001 14:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bh23-6aw-ar-christchurch-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtb3648kna001 14:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gl14-1hj-the-camphill-village-trust-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-s2025468sgv002 14:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ca10-2ea-skanska-uk-plc-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwb3945kwa001 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mk16-0ja-st-joseph-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3924lea002 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sunderland-based-debt-collection-agencies-shut-down-after-keeping-client-funds-they-recovered 14:54 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 14:45 September event notices added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 14:45 Information about the ‘Traders and intermediaries research panel – quarterly survey’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/wallingford-long-distance-sculls-2025-river-restriction-notice 14:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pangbourne-hasler-2025-river-restriction-notice 14:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dittons-skiff-and-punting-club-regatta-2025-river-restriction-notice 14:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kingston-railway-bridge-inspection-2025-river-restriction-notice 14:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-skiff-club-regatta-2025-river-restriction-notice 14:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/kingston-river-festival-2025-river-restriction-notice 14:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/cornwall-man-given-suspended-prison-sentence-for-running-illegal-waste-operation 14:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/life-of-a-company-annual-requirements 14:13 How to change a company’s ARD – Added more information about changing a company’s accounting reference date when you have a filing extension.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:50 SNS Activity Tracker updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data 13:48 List of PPC Applications updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 13:45 Schedule 3 Projects Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 13:42 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 13:42 Updated the lead times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 13:22 In the document ‘Learning and Development Support Scheme for the adult social care workforce: a guide for employers’: clarified wording to reflect that each claim for a qualification is split into a ‘60 part’ and a ‘40 part’. In the document ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’: updated ‘Notice of closures and removals’ section to indicate courses and qualifications that are no longer open to registration; removed expired qualifications; updated link to the PBS Academy website.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/route-b-substantial-modification-pilot 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 13:05 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 13:05 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-get-a-valuation-of-your-help-to-buy-home 13:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/policy-frameworks-index 12:51 Policy frameworks index updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recruiting-postgraduate-trainee-teachers-recruitment-cycle-dates 12:49 Updated ‘Recruiting trainee teachers: recruitment cycle dates’ for the new academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/papua-new-guinea-knowledge-base-profile 12:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/panama-knowledge-base-profile 12:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/parents-and-caregivers-advised-to-stop-all-use-of-specific-brand-of-kids-magnesium-gummies-due-to-the-presence-of-an-undeclared-prescription-only-med 12:39 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/probation-instructions-pis 12:37 Probation instructions index updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/join-the-list-of-authorised-distance-plant-sellers 12:37 Updated the list of authorised distance plant sellers.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nepal-knowledge-base-profile 12:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/style-guide 12:36 A to Z – Updated the ‘minister’ section to make it clearer that ‘Minister’ should not be used as an honorific.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/montenegro-knowledge-base-profile 12:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 12:35 Updated the list of responsible authorities and map of local nature recovery strategy areas and responsible authorities. Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland (19) and Greater Essex (34) have now published their local nature recovery strategies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/marine-licences-changes-to-fees-exemptions-and-self-service-licences 12:35 Extended the consultation closing date to 29 August 2025.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ghana-knowledge-base-profile 12:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eswatini-knowledge-base-profile 12:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/egypt-knowledge-base-profile 12:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exemption-from-authorisation-for-medicines-for-small-pet-animals 12:26 Updated table of approved active substances.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prison-service-instructions-psis 12:18 Prison service instructions index updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rpa-fraud-information 12:13 Page updated to include more email addresses. Also to include genuine emails from RPA may include a link to the Rural Payments service to allow customers to check their personal and business details are up to date. Customers may be invited to complete surveys via text message. These will include a link, but they will never ask for personal data or bank information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:06 Three new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed on 15 August 2025: one sheep in Berkshire; 2 yearling cattle in Hampshire; and one sheep in Oxfordshire.

News and communications

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 12:04 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/appendix-1-inventory-imports-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes 11:57 Procedure code notes for 0007 has been updated to make it clear that DE 8/2 Guarantee Type and DE 8/3 Guarantee Reference are only applicable to Movement in Temporary Storage.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 11:39 Section ‘Research and Development (R&D) tax relief’ has been removed, as this information is covered in section ‘Impacts of changes to Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs and allowances’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/council-for-science-and-technology-advocates-for-uk-sovereign-ai-chip-design-industry 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dewatering-of-street-sweepings 11:28 The following changes have been made:- Covers sweepings from construction sites (17 05 04 and 17 09 04)- Covers permitted sites that currently accept 20 03 03 to accept 17 05 04 and 17 09 04 whilst permits are updated- Specifies that it covers storage and bulking of sweepings by the waste producer

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/beavers-releasing-native-beavers-into-secure-enclosures 11:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/transit-manual-supplement 10:55 Status of goods – Transit Manual Part II refers – This chapter has been updated to reflect the changes regarding the requirements to submit T2L(f)’s and Customs Goods Manifests on the Proof of Union Status system.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:53 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 18 August 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/extra-border-checks-cancelled-ahead-of-uk-eu-deal 10:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/thousands-more-checks-tests-and-scans-available-out-of-hours 10:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:07 Code GBAUNHPLTNTGE for Tongda Distribution Ltd in Northampton, code GBAUPAYGLADHX for DHL International (UK) Limited in Paisley and code GBAUTBLLTNDHX for DHL International (UK) Limited in St Albans have been removed.The address for Globexair Limited (Code GBAUHMWLHRGYX) has been updated.Code GBAUCBYBHXSTP for Stephen Sanderson Transport Ltd in Corby has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/joint-sfo-cps-corporate-prosecution-guidance 10:05 Updated August 2025

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2025-to-2026 10:00 Added details of the appointment of members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/senior-business-leaders-bolster-treasury-board 09:49 Board of Directors changed to non-executive board members.

News and communications

/government/calls-for-evidence/third-state-pension-age-review-independent-report-call-for-evidence 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/step-fusion-is-amazing-for-greater-lincolnshire 09:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/find-out-what-to-do-if-you-owe-money-to-hmrc 09:18 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/la-welfare-direct-bulletins-2025 09:17 Added LA Welfare Direct Lite for August 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg 09:12 The South West brown crab MCRS online survey closed on 17 August so section has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/joint-plan-to-accelerate-social-housing-remediation-and-improve-resident-experience 08:43 List of social landlords who have signed up to the joint plan updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/devolution-on-the-death-of-a-registered-proprietor 06:00 We have amended section 6 to reflect our updated practice for first registrations. Previously, in the absence of other requisition points, we completed the application with a protective entry and sent an accompanying letter. We will now request evidence to determine whether or not a register entry for inheritance tax is required.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-from-easington-to-filey-brigg-comment-on-proposals 00:30 Page updated to show the remaining section of this stretch has opened to the public. The whole stretch is now open.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-in-the-north-east-of-england 00:30 Map and table updated to show the whole of the Easington to Filey Brigg stretch is now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/england-coast-path-overview-of-progress 00:30 Map updated to show the whole of the Easington to Filey Brigg stretch is now open to the public.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ceri-morgan-appointed-trade-commissioner-for-europe 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-discounts-for-electric-vans-and-trucks-extended 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mental-health-support-for-british-nationals-in-lebanon 00:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

2025-08-17

/government/news/statement-of-the-co-chairs-of-the-coalition-of-the-willing-17-august-2025 18:19 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:59 River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 17 August 2025. Sandford Lock closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters 15:47 River Thames: locks and facilities for boaters updated for Sunday 17 August 2025. Grafton bulk water supply out of service until further notice.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:01 River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 17 August 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/avian-influenza-guidance-and-algorithms-for-managing-incidents-in-birds 09:18 Page republished, no change to content.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ai-exemplars-programme 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/heather-and-grass-burning-in-england 00:01 We’ve added details on the number of responses received and the next steps that are planned.

Policy papers and consultations

2025-08-16

/government/news/ai-to-cut-paperwork-to-free-up-doctors-time-for-patients 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-statement-on-ukraine-16-august-2025 10:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/statement-by-president-macron-prime-minister-meloni-chancellor-merz-prime-minister-starmer-president-stubb-prime-minister-tusk-president-costa 10:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:43 River Thames: current conditions updated for Saturday 16 August 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ai-helpers-could-coach-people-into-careers-and-help-them-move-home 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-08-15

/government/publications/afghan-schemes-funding-instructions-2025-to-2026-and-interim-data-sharing-protocol 17:03 Added Funding Instruction for Local Authorities in the support of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/swaleside-prison 17:02 Updated Governor to, Abbie Gardner.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 16:57 Added update for Friday 15 August.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bluetongue-licences-to-move-animals-from-the-restricted-zone-to-scotland-or-wales-exd603-exd608 16:56 Added general licence for the movement of live animals, from a specified sale within the bluetongue restricted zone in England, to a premises in Wales (EXD 657 (W)). The general licence to move animals from a specified sale within the bluetongue restricted zone in England, to a final destination in Scotland is now listed as (EXD657 (S)).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 16:37 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7117

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 16:37 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2697

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-social-research-degree-apprenticeship-programme 16:35 GESR Recruitment email address added as a contact point for applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-014-debt 16:24 Debt Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework Tool updated to fix formula error.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases 16:05 Added CD.20 notice to list of KHV outbreaks for 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/outbreaks-of-koi-herpesvirus-khv-disease-in-2025 16:05 Added CD.20 to the list of notices for 2025.

News and communications

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets 15:48 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/adding-your-veteran-card-to-the-govuk-one-login-app 15:41 Updated guidance to explain that digital Veteran Cards are currently being tested with a small number of people, and will be available to all veterans soon.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-559-mf-amendment-2-electromagnetic-fields-regulations-2016 15:36 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rebated-oils-enquiry-services-service-availability-and-issues 15:35 Planned downtime from 9:30am to 4pm Sunday 17 August 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tied-oils-enquiry-service-service-availability-and-issues 15:34 Planned downtime from 9:30am to 4pm Sunday 17 August 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-society-covenant-tools 15:09 ‘Search the charity register’ added to ‘Further resources’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:06 One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed on 14 August 2025.Three farmed deer in East Sussex were confirmed positive following a non-negative pre-movement test.

News and communications

/government/publications/academy-trust-finance-automation-information-for-software-suppliers 14:59 Replaced ‘Guide for software integration with automation API v7.0’ with ‘Guide for software integration with automation API v7.1’ and ‘Academies chart of accounts 2024 to 2025 v7.5.0’ with ‘Academies chart of accounts 2024 to 2025 v7.6.2’.

Guidance and regulation