UK Government advice update diffs

2026-10-06

/government/publications/cyber-resilience-pledge-list-of-signatories 17:32 18 new organisations have signed the pledge, including Hikma Pharmaceuticals, AMSA Infosec Ltd, Securlab Ltd, BT, Bee-Net, Vernovi Cyber Ltd, Shakleton Technologies (Holdings) Ltd, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Lamplight Database Systems Limited, Sapphire, Socura, Performanta Ltd, Longwall SecurityNetwork ROI, Be Secure Cyber Ltd, CAB IT Services Ltd, Aston Stone Limited, and Auction Technology Group plc.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmp-and-yoi-styal-families-and-significant-others-strategy 17:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 17:09 91 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 5 October 2026. 4 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales and 3 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmpyoi-downview-families-and-significant-others-strategy 17:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/full-time-enrolment-of-14-to-16-year-olds-in-further-education-and-sixth-form-colleges 17:03 ‘Full-time enrolment of 14- to 16-year-olds in further education and sixth-form colleges’, ‘Readiness to open checklist for direct entry of students aged 14 to 16 from September 2026’ and ‘Letter to parents and carers about pupil premium’ updated for 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/companies-house-accessibility-statements 16:54 Added an English and Welsh language accessibility statement for the Companies House Webchat service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/country-cover-policy-and-indicators 16:36 Information updated for Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Pakistan and Uganda.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-general-licence-for-the-movement-of-poultry-carcases-for-disposal-from-premises-in-a-protection-zone-in-england-exd339hpaie 16:27 Updated with the latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hindley-prison 16:23 Fiona Merrifield is the governor. Booking lines for social visits extended to 3:30pm in the afternoon.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:19 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 and UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia 16:15 Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania 16:13 New information about wildfires reported in the Kilimanjaro area (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-licence-to-move-table-eggs-into-within-or-out-of-a-protection-or-surveillance-zone-in-england-scotland-or-wales-exd243aigb 16:09 Updated with the latest version.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/getting-through-the-uk-border-faster 16:02 Added a new factsheet on contactless travel using eGates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 16:02 Added inspection dates and survey details for Wigan Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/lincoln-prison 15:58 Prisoners now have phones in their cells for outgoing calls.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/handling-of-correspondence 15:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/romania-tuberculosis-test-clinics-for-a-uk-visa 15:57 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/economic-secretary-to-the-treasury-speech-for-uk-digital-assets-week 15:46 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 15:45 Adding a Close Out Report

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bird-flu-licence-to-move-and-spread-used-poultry-litter-manure-and-slurry-in-a-protection-or-surveillance-zone 15:41 Published an updated general licence EXD353(HPAI)(GB). /government/publications/the-government-property-profession-career-framework--2 15:38 Removed documents and replaced with the following:Government Property Profession Career Framework – OverviewGovernment Property Profession Career Framework – Role DetailProperty Skills Taxonomy Role map

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/montenegro-knowledge-base-profile 15:35 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

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:29 Information about ‘Construction Industry Scheme – incorrect rates on monthly returns’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-export-finance-country-heads-and-london-team-eecan 15:24 Regional Head contact updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-export-finance-country-heads-and-london-team-apac 15:21 Outdated information removed and contacts updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-export-finance-country-heads-and-london-team-south-asia 15:17 Contact information updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-export-finance-country-heads-and-london-team-americas 15:12 Outdated information removed

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-your-gigabit-broadband-availability 15:07 Disclaimer updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mozambique-knowledge-base-profile 15:07 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/uk-export-finance-country-heads-and-london-team-middle-east 15:06 Outdated information removed and contact for Qatar, Oman and Iraq updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-country-head 15:02 Contact information updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-census-2026-to-2027-technical-information 14:58 Added ‘School census 2026 to 2027: validation rules’ document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smevcse-public-procurement-bid-pack 14:56 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/waste-exports-control-tool 14:56 Updated the Waste exports control tool due to a discrepancy found.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-commonwealth-development-office-honours-nomination-form 14:53 Honours nomination form updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/nationality-doubtful-disputed-and-other-cases-instruction 14:45 Updated the guidance to version 8.0.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pathways-to-work-innovation-fund-applicant-bid-pack 14:29 Added the spreadsheet ‘Partnership Directory.’ Updated the text under the heading ‘Partnership form’ with information about the newly added Partnership Directory.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tax-agents-handbook 14:26 Online services for agents – Online services technical support number added and ‘how MFA works’ has been updated for multiple Government Gateway account

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pe20-3sb-ralph-pocklington-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3227mda001 14:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-an-increase-in-tax-credits-for-a-backdated-disability-benefit-decision 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-identity-checking-guidelines 14:00 DBS digital identity verification guidance has been updated: RBs and ROs are no longer required to manually verify current address when their DVS has been unable to verify it digitally

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/decision-no-22022-eea-efta-uk-joint-committee-amendments-to-annex-xx-to-agreement-on-international-mobile-roaming-rates-under-free-trade-agreement-bet 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 13:48 Removal of information about heightened security measures in Santa Marta.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 13:42 Featured recalls updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-export-finance-manager 13:41 Export Finance Manager for Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and South Wiltshire updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme 13:39 Updated: ‘About the scheme’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/e-bulk-submitting-multiple-applications-for-dbs-checking-formerly-crb 13:28 Alvius Ltd added to the list of e-brokers

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jsp-464-tri-service-accommodation-regulations-tsars 13:23 Updated: JSP 464 Volume 1 – UK Accommodation Policy,JSP 464 Volume 2 – UK Accommodation Procedures,JSP 464 Volume 3 – UK Charging and Assessment Guide, JSP 464 Volume 5 – Overseas Accommodation Policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 13:21 Document codes C716, C717, C718, C720, C725, Y129, Y132, Y133, Y141, Y142, Y187, Y188, Y190, Y191 and Y196 have been added to Appendix 5A Union in preparation for the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulation in Northern Ireland on 30 December 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iraq-country-policy-and-information-notes 13:20 Updated version of Country policy and information note: opposition to the government in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), Iraq added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le7-4pf-severn-trent-water-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-t5346354rv007 13:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-security-state-threats-act-2026-factsheet 13:19 Updated to reflect amendments to the National Security Act 2023 introduced in the 2026 act.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ex20-3hp-james-mcrae-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3624mva001 13:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mk43-9ns-winvic-construction-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprgp3820uba001 13:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mongolia-knowledge-base-profile 13:14 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/morocco-knowledge-base-profile 13:11 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

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 13:03 The Standard Industry Conditions that apply to all OPPC permits are now accessible on the OPRED website rather than the Energy Portal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-entertainers-list-of-approved-payers-in-the-middleman-scheme 12:30 The list of approved payers in the middleman scheme has been updated with one removal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/tra-proposes-new-anti-dumping-measure-on-boom-lifts-from-china 12:24 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/chief-construction-and-scientific-adviser-appointed-to-improve-building-safety 12:16 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hmcts-third-party-courts-and-tribunals-data-licence 12:07 Guidance document updated and Welsh translation of the API document revised.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/authorising-an-agent-to-deal-with-your-tax-affairs 12:03 Information about a new online tool to find more guidance about VAT has been added to the VAT section of what an authorised agent can do on your behalf.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/flicking-the-switch-to-heat-seaham-homes-with-mine-water-energy 12:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cheese-recovery-guidance 12:00 The FSA has completed a minor review of the guidance which includes the following amendments: Adding a link to the DAERA website in section 1.1, giving advice on animal by-products for Northern Ireland and signposting remaining UK nations to the Defra website.Reordering the sentences in the 5th paragraph of section 2 so that the paragraph ends with the sentence “The criterion does not apply…”.Adding ‘crumbs’, alongside ‘gratings’ and ‘shavings’, on three occasions throughout the guidance.Adding ‘(including some cloth bound cheeses)’ to the 7th paragraph in section 2, regarding harder varieties. Adding ‘type 6’ to the Offcuts bubble of the Flowchart in Section 3 and to stage 4 of the 3.1 Structured flowchart.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trial-date-windows-for-the-business-and-property-division 11:56 Trial windows updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/identify-hmrc-related-scam-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages 11:56 Information on what to look out for on social media has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 11:46 Updated to current processing times

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-document-ukdi-security-open-call-2026-cycle-1 11:44 inclusion of an updated online template – [Security Open Call Stage 2 offline template].

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:43 New closure notice for Benson Lock Repair Works (Mon 9 Nov – Mon 21 Dec 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/privacy-information-relating-to-honours-nominations 11:43 Fixed an error where it says that data is retained for 30 years, when in fact it is 20 years.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-document-ukdi-security-open-call-2026-cycle-2 11:43 Changed from BST to GMT,Removed DUNS hyperlink,Added extra guidance in section 2.3 related to submission portal guidance, Inclusion of an updated online template – [Security Open Call Offline Template 2].

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/benson-lock-repair-works-2026-river-closure-notice 11:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 11:40 Updated to new dates

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tell-hmrc-the-value-of-items-in-your-paye-settlement-agreement 11:39 Made it clearer that you need to tell HMRC the value of items in your PAYE Settlement Agreement even if you did not provide any benefits or expenses to employees (a nil return).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ofwat-chair-reappointed 11:33 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-quotas-eu-exit-regulations-2020 11:20 Deleted Steel Tariff Quotas, version 1.0, dated 23 June 2026 (entry into force 1 July 2026).Updated Steel Tariff Quotas, version 1.1, dated 1 September 2026 (entry into force 1 October 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-documents-for-the-customs-tariff-suspension-of-import-duty-rates-eu-exit-regulations-2020 11:20 Deleted Suspensions of Import Duty Rates, version 3.4, dated 3 March 2026 (entry into force 1 April 2026).Deleted Suspensions of Import Duty Rates, version 3.5, dated 12 May 2026 (entry into force 21 June 2026).Deleted Suspensions of Import Duty Rates, version 3.6, dated 7 July 2026 (entry into force 5 August 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reference-document-for-the-customs-tariff-establishment-eu-exit-regulations-2020 11:20 Deleted The Tariff of the United Kingdom, version 1.31, dated 3 March 2026 (entry into force 1 April 2026).Deleted The Tariff of the United Kingdom, version 1.32, dated 25 May 2026 (entry into force 1 July 2026).Deleted The Tariff of the United Kingdom, version 1.33, dated 2 July 2026 (entry into force 10 July 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-backs-recommendations-of-nhs-doctors-led-ai-commission 11:19 Updated to reflect the ten priority areas outlined in the response (previously stated as nine).

News and communications

/government/publications/pathways-to-work-innovation-fund-applicant-bid-pack 11:08 Added Welsh translation of applicant bid pack.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-work-with-uk-defence-innovation-ukdi 11:07 Updated the Guidance for international innovators to make it clearer.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/construction-begins-at-earnse-bays-coastal-community-hub 11:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/syria-list-of-designations-and-sanctions-notices 11:02 Made 1 revocation under the Syria sanctions regime.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list 11:02 Made 1 revocation under the Syria sanctions regime.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/hmp-send-families-and-significant-others-strategy 10:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offender-management-caseworker-guidance 10:58 Updated the Identity management (Enforcement) guidance to remove references to mobile biometric devices (MBD), reflect the addition of all biometrics, replace references to CID with Atlas, and add a section on reasonable belief.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 10:53 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/excise-notice-203a-registered-consignees 10:46 This notice has been updated to remove a reference to vaping products. This is due to registered consignees not being affected.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sales-leases-transfers-or-mortgages-what-trustees-need-to-know-about-disposing-of-charity-land-cc28 10:44 Further updates to reflect the changes to different types of leases in England and Wales which have come in from the Renters’ Right Act that came into force on 1 May 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/anti-social-behaviour-crime-and-policing-bill-anti-social-behaviour 10:42 Introductory text and updated guidance – which comes into force on 26 October 2026 – added to the page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/real-time-information-internet-submissions-2027-to-2028-technical-specifications 10:39 ‘RTI data item guide 2027 to 2028 v1.1’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:30 River Thames: river conditions updated for Tuesday 6 October 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-takes-next-step-towards-first-digitally-native-government-bond 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 10:19 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/strengthening-leading-practice-in-the-animals-in-science-sector-response 10:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/using-the-regulatory-scorecard-to-assess-the-impact-of-regulation 10:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:00 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:00 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027 10:00 Added details of the appointment of the chair and 3 members of the NHS Pay Review Body.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/draft-legislation-plastic-packaging-tax-chemical-recycling-and-adoption-of-a-mass-balance-approach 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/ai-security-companies-survey-privacy-notice-2026-to-2027 09:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 09:40 95 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 4 October 2026. 1 new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 09:38 Saturday 10 October – 6:30am to 10pm – All IPO Services, with the exception of Search for patent, will be unavailable for planned maintenance and Sunday 11 October – 7:30am – 1pm – Trademark Search services will be unavailable for planned maintenance added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-tb-contact-tracing-guidance 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/social-housing-landlords-to-invest-record-amounts-in-repairs-and-new-homes 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-appoints-chief-medical-advisor-and-chief-scientific-officer 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-children-uasc-grant-instructions 09:25 UASC and LC submission forms for 2026 to 2027 added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-commercial-agency-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know 09:17 Update URN List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/transcript-pilot-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-offences 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-judicial-commissioner-appointed-to-the-judicial-appointments-commission 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/remembrance-in-poland-uk-and-commonwealth-services-2026 08:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/record-your-catch 08:47 Catch Recording app update 06 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/highways-financing-bill 08:12 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/medical-repatriation-companies-in-the-uk 08:00 Updated specialist services for Centurion Medical Services Ltd.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/government-backs-recommendations-of-nhs-doctors-led-ai-commission 07:44 Additional quote added to the copy.

News and communications

/government/news/government-backs-recommendations-of-nhs-doctors-led-ai-commission 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/appendix-1-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 ‘Appendix 1: DE 1/10: Requested and Previous Procedure Codes: Introduction and index list’ has been updated to confirm Declaration Category H7 may currently only be used for movements into Northern Ireland (NI) under the UK Carrier Scheme (UKC) that are ‘not at risk’ of entering the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-21-import-declaration-category-data-sets 00:15 ‘Appendix 21H: Declaration Category Data Sets H7’ and ‘Appendix 21H: Introduction to Declaration Category Data Sets’ have been updated to confirm Declaration Category H7 may currently only be used for movements into Northern Ireland (NI) under the UK Carrier Scheme (UKC) that are ‘not at risk’ of entering the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Changes have been made in the Additional Procedure Code: Introduction and index list and the APC C series to highlight that Additional Procedure Code C07 must not be used any longer on an H1 for movements into Northern Ireland (NI). It can continue to be used for GB Imports.Declaration Category H7 may currently only be used for movements into Northern Ireland (NI) under the UK Carrier Scheme (UKC) that are ‘not at risk’ of entering the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3-import-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 Declaration category H7 of ‘CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Imports’ has been updated to include, ‘Declaration Category H7 may currently only be used for movements into Northern Ireland (NI) under the UK Carrier Scheme (UKC) that are ‘not at risk’ of entering the EU’. Changes made to DE 6/13 Cus Code for Chemicals to remove reference to chapters 28 and 29 under “All Declaration Categories”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-cds-volume-3-export-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 Changes made to DE 6/13 Cus Code for Chemicals to remove reference to chapters 28 and 29 under “All Declaration Categories”.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ai-airlock-phase-3-application 00:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/what-the-national-commissions-recommendations-mean-for-you 00:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/government-response-to-the-national-commissions-recommendations-on-the-regulation-of-ai-in-healthcare 00:01 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/free-careers-support-now-available-through-jobcentres 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-10-05

/government/publications/free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools-and-local-authorities 17:45 Updated ‘Providing free school meals to families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF)’ and ‘Application form for free school meals from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF)’ with information about ‘targeted’ and ‘expanded’ income thresholds.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-uk-will-press-for-practical-reforms-that-improve-the-uns-effectiveness-sharpen-accountability-and-deliver-value-for-money-uk-statement-at-the-un-f 17:35 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/holding-russia-accountable-for-its-war-against-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-warsaw-human-dimension-conference 17:32 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-introductory-statement-on-the-draft-resolution-on-sudan 17:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/unpaid-carers-action-plan-recognise-refer-reach-easy-read 16:52 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/live-facial-recognition-equality-impact-assessment-eia 16:47 Updated equality impact assessment.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 16:42 HRA Spreadsheet – September 2026 added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-an-incident-action-plan-to-the-environment-agency 16:35 Support for water industry regulation incidents (WIRI) dry day spill incidents removed from the online service.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/join-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa-for-schools 16:24 Updated the annual costs for academies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families 16:24 Added inspection dates and survey details for Devon Local Area Partnership.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:23 PSV notices and proceedings for London and the south east of England release 2883

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/good-machine-learning-practice-for-medical-device-development-guiding-principles 16:23 Updated MHRA contact email from: software@mhra.gov.uk to info@mhra.gov.uk

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-resource-management-training-and-support 16:22 Updated information on the application window for level 7 bursaries which closes on 20 October. Also updated information on free regional in-person training.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-midlands 16:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the West Midlands release 2781

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-scotland 16:14 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Scotland release 2491

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-midlands 16:14 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the West Midlands release 3224

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260159-maple-house-nos-8-16-even-30-32-high-street-and-nos-1-7-princes-parade-potters-bar-en6-5ba 16:14 Issues Report and Agenda added under ‘Hearing Documents’

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-scotland 16:14 PSV notices and proceedings for Scotland release 2614

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores 16:00 Updated for 2026, with years rolled forward and references to the English Baccalaureate updated, as this was last included in key stage 4 performance measures up to and including academic year 2024 to 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iaa-adviser-registration-explained 15:59 The scope of Level 1 Advice and Assistance has been updated to incorporate administrative review applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-boost-for-young-people-in-rossendale-as-youth-hub-opens-to-support-them-towards-work 15:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 15:44 Information about ‘Self Assessment tax overdue’ and ‘VAT registration application updates’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmrc-your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure 15:38 The address to send disclosures to has been updated in section ‘Other potential liabilities you can tell us about in your disclosure’.The contact address has been changed in section ‘If you leave something important out of your disclosure’ and in section ‘If you’re unhappy with HMRC’s service’.

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/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:33 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026, NOR vessel list for UK waters 2026, UK vessel list for external waters 2026 and EU vessel list for Jersey waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/domestic-abuse-policy-framework 15:31 Updated framework and annex.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 15:26 Removed the link to the ‘Movements from a bluetongue restricted zone or temporary control zone to the free area of Scotland to live information request form (EXD645(GB))’ as it has been archived.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/monaco-knowledge-base-profile 15:22 This document has been updated in the Name alignment section about adding observations to a British passport and Legitimacy and parental responsibility section to add information about parental responsibility in Monaco

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/balai-directive-approved-premises 15:21 Updated approval dates for Welsh Mountain Zoo, The Stables, The Lakeland Trust for Natural Sciences, The Animal Rangers Community Centre CIC, Dartmoor Zoo and Charles River Laboratories. Also added a new entry Almas Falcons.

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/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 15:17 New opinion 20/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/moldova-knowledge-base-profile 15:17 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ambassador-for-a-day-2026-british-embassy-invites-to-apply 15:06 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 15:02 87 new cases of BTV were confirmed in England on 3 October 2026. 18 new cases were confirmed in Wales.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-marine-equipment-approval-database 15:02 September 2026 version added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mauritius-knowledge-base-profile 14:55 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/adult-social-care-data-collection-2026-notice 14:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mexico-knowledge-base-profile 14:49 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

/guidance/medicines-apply-for-a-variation-to-your-marketing-authorisation 14:45 Added Appealing to CHM section which explains how to appeal to a Type II application refusal.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/use-the-sponsorship-management-system-sms-user-manual 14:28 Updated to clarify that Level 2 users will no longer be able to access the SMS after 8 March 2027 and must be upgraded to Level 1 or they will be deactivated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 14:17 Revision to an Approved DP

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/s6-2ap-mondelez-uk-confectionery-production-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3722sda001 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cites-uk-import-suspensions-negative-opinions 14:00 Replaced the list of import restrictions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cystic-fibrosis-screening-laboratory-handbook 13:45 Updated IRT cut off values as of October 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employability-skills-framework 13:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 13:28 Caversham Lock is open to navigation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/warsaw-human-dimension-conference-2026-uk-statement-to-opening-session 13:07 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/new-contracts-to-improve-language-services-across-courts-and-tribunals 13:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/ukaea-privacy-notice-for-employment 12:57 Updated version 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukaea-privacy-notice-customers-suppliers-partners-3rd-parties 12:56 Updated policy 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 12:29 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/yjb-responds-to-cjb-wales-annual-report-and-anti-racism-report 12:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/decision-makers-guide-vol-10-benefits-for-incapacity-disability-maternity-and-bereavement-staff-guide 12:11 Updated DMG Chapter 62: Maternity Benefits and also DMG Vol 10: Summary of changes from January 2022.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/civil-service-pension-recovery-plan-updates 12:07 Updated the document ‘Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Update – 5 October 2026’ to update an incorrect date /guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 12:05 SNS activity tracker updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 12:04 Schedule 3 Projects Register Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/international-qualified-teacher-status-criteria-for-providers 12:03 Added guidance for 2026 to 2027 academic year. We will add iQTS inspection criteria for approved providers when it is agreed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk 12:01 Updated the list of UK control points for plant imports.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/electricity-transmission-licence-exemption-dogger-bank-a-wind-farm-2026 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/language-services 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rivers-welland-and-glen-locks-and-facilities 11:55 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-for-boaters-black-sluice-navigation-forty-foot-drain 11:54 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/information-for-boaters-river-ancholme 11:54 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-stour-locks-and-facilities 11:53 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20260157-pencroft-ltd-laugherne-villa-martley-worcester-wr6-6qa--2 11:37 Statutory Consultee comment added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/more-enriching-activities-for-hundreds-of-thousands-of-children 11:26 The Isle of Wight has been added to the list of areas provided with funding.

News and communications

/guidance/river-nene-bridge-heights-locks-and-facilities 11:21 Removed River Inspector phone numbers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-pay-tax-when-you-sell-cryptoassets 10:46 The video about how cryptoassets are taxed for individuals has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/designated-standards-new-or-amended-notices-of-publication 10:44 Proposal to amend added for radio equipment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-item-10-general-debate 10:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-enhanced-interactive-dialogue-on-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo 10:36 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/check-if-you-have-to-pay-tax-on-your-pension 10:32 Tool updated to provide an estimate of Income Tax you may need to pay when you get a pension.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:29 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:29 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sole-traders-and-landlords-earning-more-than-30000-urged-to-act-now 10:24 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:23 River Thames: river conditions updated for Monday 5 October 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation