UK Government advice update diffs

2025-10-10

/guidance/laa-silas-help-and-information 14:01 Hyperlinks have been updated from documents to links to the Legal Aid Learning website.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-comply-with-reach-chemical-regulations 13:50 Under the ‘Get help with UK REACH’ section – ‘Call the IT support helpline’ details removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/create-an-organisation-account-on-the-comply-with-uk-reach-service 13:50 ‘Change a related organisation’s details’ section – ‘contact the UK Chemicals helpline’ replaced with ‘contact the mailbox’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offence-of-failure-to-prevent-fraud-introduced-by-eccta 13:47 Updated to use the term ‘subsidiary undertaking’ as set out in the legislation, rather than ‘subsidiary’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ip32-7ar-gap-group-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3120lba001 13:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/forensic-medical-examination-of-sexual-offence-complainants 13:36 Issue 2 published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-apply-for-a-government-social-research-sandwich-student-placement 12:41 Applications for the Government Social Research sandwich student placement is now open.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-and-nice-invite-early-adopters-to-trial-accelerated-aligned-pathway-six-months-ahead-of-schedule 12:37 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-registration-service-to-streamline-infected-blood-compensation-claims-opens 12:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/register-medical-devices-to-place-on-the-market 12:30 Published guidance: Preparing for the implementation and management of the new device registration fee.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/india-uk-connectivity-and-innovation-centre 12:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/delivering-beyond-expectations-adappts-ace-supplier-story 12:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/animals-animal-products-and-hrfnao-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk 12:04 Removed Belfast International Airport from the list of border control posts (BCPs) at airports in the UK. It is no longer a BCP.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/contact-defra 12:02 Added contact form.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/environment-agency-enforcement-and-sanctions-policy 12:00 Added Annex 4: Environment Act 2021 – the Environment Agency’s approach to applying civil sanctions and accepting enforcement undertakings. Updated the Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy to reference annex 4 where appropriate.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/applying-environment-act-2021-civil-sanctions 12:00 Added the consultation response document.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/two-directors-reappointed-to-uk-anti-doping-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/government-reappoints-trustee-to-the-national-gallery-board 12:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-persons-for-radio-surveys 11:47 03/10/25 version added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/newborn-and-infant-physical-examination-programme-handbook 11:42 Amended various formatting issues, including formatting of links.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cma-letter-to-phin-welcoming-achievement-of-silver-compliance-milestone 11:36 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/hm-land-registry-training-hub 11:33 New workshops added for October and November.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-investing-in-critical-minerals-processing-in-africa-zambia-investment-case 11:32 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/defra-contact-us-form-privacy-notice 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-investing-in-critical-minerals-processing-in-africa-morocco-investment-case 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/min-588-mf-amendment-4-codes-of-practice-for-controlling-risks-due-to-noise-and-vibration-on-ships 11:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-opportunities-for-uk-fintech-players-in-morocco 11:26 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/school-admission-appeals-data-collection-how-to-submit-data 11:18 Added the dates for the 2026 collection.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-admission-appeals-data-collection-guide 11:18 Published the guide for the 2026 collection.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/growth-gateway-investing-in-critical-minerals-processing-in-africa-case-for-bilateral-partnership-with-tanzania 11:14 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 11:13 NPA 25/32 has been published proposing amendments to RA 1003 – Delegation of Airworthiness Authority and Notification of Air Safety Responsibility. This NPA closes for comments on 7 November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 11:12 NPA 25/32 has been published proposing amendments to RA 1003 – Delegation of Airworthiness Authority and Notification of Air Safety Responsibility. This NPA closes for comments on 7 November 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:11 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 10 October 2025.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/care-minister-speech-at-rcgp-annual-conference-2025 11:04 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 11:01 Planned downtime from 6:45pm on Friday 17 October 2025 to 7:15am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 11:01 Planned downtime from 6:45pm on Friday 17 October 2025 to 7:15am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-and-recovery-funding-2025-to-2026 10:58 Updated local council funding allocations following the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s announcement of an additional £3 million investment to areas receiving rough sleeping drug and alcohol treatment funding in 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bass-industry-guidance-2025 10:56 Update 10/10

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/hundreds-of-missiles-delivered-to-ukraine-months-ahead-of-schedule-as-uk-leads-kyiv-trade-delegation 10:52 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/spain 10:47 New information on severe weather warnings and travel disruption in Murcia and Valencia (‘Warning and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/gpa-personal-information-charter-and-data-privacy-notice 10:46 The GovFlex pilot data privacy notice has been added to this page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/modern-slavery-how-to-identify-and-support-victims 10:45 NSPCC are no longer acting as a First Responder Organisation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-nature-recovery-strategies-areas-and-responsible-authorities 10:43 Updated the list of responsible authorities and map of local nature recovery strategy areas and responsible authorities. Derbyshire (14) and Berkshire (37) have now published their local nature recovery strategies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-and-pay-capital-gains-tax-on-uk-property-service-availability-and-issues 10:30 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/register-for-the-service 10:29 Updated guidance with clearer instructions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-business-continuity-communications-with-co-staff 10:27 Updated to change the name of the platform that processes personal data

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan 10:26 New information about government restricting movements in and around Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-care-pathway 10:25 Added information on large AAA (5.5cm diameter or larger), including new flowchart.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/avoiding-misleading-payment-requests 10:23 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/seeking-intellectual-property-advice 10:23 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/get-intellectual-property-right-step-by-step 10:23 Welsh translation added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/intellectual-property-office-one-day-workshop 10:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/philippines 10:16 Tsunami warning lifted following the earthquake in Mindanao (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:03 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:01 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-data-collection-september-2025-notice 10:00 Updated table 2 to remove dates related to the ‘Guardianship’ publication, which is released every 3 years and next due in 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/haslar-immigration-removal-centre-factsheet 10:00 The Haslar factsheet has been updated with additional information on immigration detention.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/proposed-decision-report-sms-investigation-into-googles-general-search-and-search-advertising-services 10:00 Final decision published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-confirms-google-has-strategic-market-status-in-search-services 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/higher-tier-capital-grants-2025 09:44 Capital items, actual cost items and fixed cost items numbers are section 2.2 Capital items available and 5. Choosing capital items updated.Additional items added at 5.2 and 5.3.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates 09:40 Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-and-technology-spend-control-version-6 09:30 Removed Top 75 criterion from the Risk and Importance framework as this is no longer current. Also minor updates to ‘Platforms and common components’ and ‘Resourcing contracts’ descriptions for clarity

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-3-oct-2025 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/news/dbs-reinforces-commitment-to-safeguarding-in-wales 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/dbs-yn-atgyfnerthu-ymrwymiad-i-ddiogelu-yng-nghymru 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-consultations-and-calls-for-evidence 09:22 Updated email address and information under ‘Who we share your personal data with’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-define-phase 09:16 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Mixed Procurement

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-define-phase 09:10 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Thresholds

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-1-inventory-exports-de-110-requested-and-previous-procedure-codes 09:07 Completion requirements for DE 1/10 Procedure Code 0018 have been amended to require the MRN of the previous document which supports the audit trail back to the arrival of the goods in the Union. This corrects the previous requirement to complete the MRN of the export declaration.The format of some tables has been amended to improve clarity.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-framework-agreement-openreach 09:00 Update to call-off 3 to include Mid West Shropshire

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-mid-west-shropshire 09:00 Updated to show a contract change to include premises in this area within an existing Project Gigabit contract.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/50-million-boost-for-groundbreaking-mental-health-research 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/poultry-valuation-tables 08:59 Updated all attachments with September 2025 data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/find-payroll-software-that-is-recognised-by-hmrc 08:58 This page has been updated with 2 additions and one amendment.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-india 08:50 Updated the test fee for Dr U S Sidhu – Ludhiana.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/corporation-tax-technical-specifications-ct600-rim-artefacts 08:41 CT600 V3 (2026) Artefacts V1.994 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-in-kind-sponsorship-for-a-tokyo-cyber-event 08:40 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/bristles-feathers-fur-hair-and-wool-import-information-notes 08:18 Updated INN ABP/23A (Import of untreated wool and hair) to clarify that imports of this commodity are permitted from third countries listed in the annexes to the safeguard measures. Imports must be accompanied by the relevant documentation specified in this IIN and in the safeguard declarations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 07:24 Main, Procedural and Appeals to the appointed person hearing diaries updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fake-toys-real-harms-experts-warn-parents-of-dangerous-fake-toys 07:24 Added translation

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/philippines 04:59 Information on the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao and associated tsunami risk. (Warnings and insurance)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-proposals-chevening-financial-fellowship-programme 04:12 The deadline has been extended to the end of October.

News and communications

/guidance/additional-information-ai-statement-codes-for-data-element-22-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Code 00600 has been amended to ‘Export’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appendix-2-de-111-additional-procedure-codes-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 The ‘Conditions for use’ sections for Additional Procedure Codes CO7, CO8, C30 have been amended. Additional Information regarding code 00600 has been removed from 1PF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3-import-declaration-completion-guide 00:15 Changes have been made to the ‘Notes’ sections for DE 6/14, 6/15, 6/16 and 6/17.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/voluntary-and-community-frontline-sector-grant-2025-to-2026 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rough-sleeping-prevention-and-recovery-grant-2025-to-2026-updated-allocations 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rough-sleeping-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-programme-2025-to-2026-updated-funding-allocations 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supporting-children-experiencing-homelessness-funding-allocations 00:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homelessness-prevention-grant-allocations-2025-to-2026 00:01 Homelessness Prevention Grant 2025 to 2026 allocations – updated to include Supporting Children Experiencing Homelessness uplift 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/drought-declared-in-parts-of-sussex-by-environment-agency 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/half-of-rail-operators-publicly-owned-with-greater-anglia-onboard 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2025-10-09

/government/news/threatened-species-and-precious-habitats-to-be-better-protected-with-new-funding-boost-for-overseas-conservation-projects 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/84-million-injection-to-tackle-homelessness 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/presentation-of-the-2026-unified-budget-proposal-uk-statement-to-the-osce 20:01 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/job-advisers-to-be-embedded-in-gp-surgeries-as-tens-of-thousands-more-sick-and-disabled-people-offered-help-into-work 18:15 The list of councils was updated in the table in the Additional Information to include Central Bedfordshire Council and to correct the Milton Keynes Council entry to Milton Keynes City Council.

News and communications

/government/news/first-illegal-migrants-returned-under-new-uk-france-agreement 18:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/how-to-meet-companies-house-identity-verification-standard 17:19 Bullet point updated for group A documents you can provide: ‘another type of photographic ID from the EU, its member states, or other countries participating in PRADO’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-plan-examinations-letter-to-the-chief-executive-of-the-planning-inspectorate-october-2025 17:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/east-sussex-pair-sentenced-for-part-in-baled-waste-dumping 17:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/175-years-since-the-public-libraries-act 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/nigeria-uk-migration-justice-and-home-affairs-dialogue-2025 16:49 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-easy-guide 16:46 Updated easy read doc to reflect NHS colour scheme, remove PHE elements and references.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 16:28 Added 8 events: Trees on farm: resilience and connectivity, Farming roadshow: support and resilience – Thame, Protecting trees from mammal damage, Farming roadshow: support and resilience – Wantage, Farming roadshow: support and resilience – Southampton, Woodland creation – delivering your EWCO project, Farming roadshow: support and resilience – Isle of Wight and Farming roadshow: support and resilience – Petersfield.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/appeal-to-the-tax-chamber-of-the-first-tier-tribunal-t242 16:26 Replaced the PDF guide with an HTML guide

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-request-deductions-from-benefit-a-guide-for-creditors 16:23 Textphone details removed from the guides for energy suppliers and landlords; Relay UK can be used instead.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-wraps-up-india-trade-trip-with-10600-jobs-secured 16:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 16:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/plant-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk 16:18 Updated ‘Plant imports: border control posts at UK ports’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 16:10 National List is now the GB and NI Variety Lists.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine 16:06 Information about ‘VAT Return – check your repayment bank details’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/offshore-funds-list-of-reporting-funds 15:55 The list of reporting funds has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia 15:42 Updated information on the dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/thailand 15:42 Updated information on the dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). New information on the status of Nok Air, and the risk of Rabies (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/laos 15:41 Updated information on the dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mental-health-support-for-british-nationals-in-tunisia 15:34 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 15:27 Updated London A, B and C panel lists.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/plant-species-variety-list-for-great-britain-and-northern-ireland 15:22 National List is now GB and NI Variety Lists.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/fees-for-variety-listing-and-plant-breeders-rights 15:20 National List is now the GB and NI Variety Lists.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/variety-lists-of-agricultural-and-vegetable-crops 15:18 National List is now known as GB and NI Variety Lists. Guidance on ‘Object to a Variety Lists decision – making a representation’ has been updated. Guidance on’Tribunal process’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-marketing-of-agricultural-and-vegetable-seed-varieties 15:13 National List is now known as GB and NI Variety Lists.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:09 Thursday 09 October 2025 update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lifetime-isa-service-availability-and-issues 15:09 Planned downtime from 8am on Sunday 19 October 2025 to 3am on Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/switzerland-uk-financial-dialogue-2025-joint-statement 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/extreme-weather-guidance-for-farmers-and-land-managers 14:59 Update to guidance on notifying RPA of land management agreement impacts

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/india-uk-joint-statement-9-october-2025 14:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/speeches/pm-words-ahead-of-india-press-conference-9-october-2025 14:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/use-software-to-send-income-tax-updates-service-availability-and-issues 14:32 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 17 October 2025 to 9am Monday 20 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 14:30 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England, release 4438.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 14:25 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England, release 5928.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/london-circuit-commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:23 Updated the lead times

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates 14:20 Updated the lead times

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 14:15 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales, release 2534.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 14:14 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England, release 3033.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 14:04 Document code D026 added to Appendix 5A Union. Document code Y256 has been amended following an update by the EU.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit 14:02 Posters and flyers toolkit updated (both English and Welsh versions)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-supports-social-protection-efforts-in-lebanon 14:02 Added translation

News and communications

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports 14:00 Added list for week 41 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sources-of-surveillance-data-for-influenza-covid-19-and-other-respiratory-viruses 14:00 Added new section – Uses and users.

Guidance and regulation

COVID-19

/government/publications/dematerialisation-market-action-taskforce 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/iceland 13:55 Updated information about volcanic eruptions and earthquakes (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/submit-accounting-period-information-for-a-co-ownership-authorised-contractual-scheme-coacs 13:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250113-chasefield-house-888-fishponds-road-bristol-bs16-3xb 13:41 S62A/2025/0113 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250118-11-13-whiteladies-road-bristol-bs8-1pb 13:39 2131 605 P2-Proposed Floor Plans added

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-sea-fisheries-statistics-quality-assessment-into-full-year-of-catch-recording-data-now-complete--2 13:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/universal-credit-housing-queries-routeway 13:34 Textphone details removed and Relay UK details added to ‘Universal Credit: Housing Queries Routeway’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-land-registry-local-land-charges-search-results 13:28 Added the customer document for Wealden District Council.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fraudster-spent-covid-loan-funds-on-gambling-and-crypto-investments 13:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-2-courses 13:25 ‘DAO Level 2 Diploma in Submarine Operation Analyst (Data) SSM’ added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sector-based-work-academies-employer-guide 13:21 Textphone details removed and Relay UK details added to ‘Sector-based work academy programme: employer guide – HTML attachment’

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/almost-200-new-jobs-in-wales-to-be-created-as-a-result-of-prime-ministers-trip-to-india 13:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 13:14 Added ADM memo 10/25: Self-sufficiency and the Court of Appeal decision in WV, and updated ADM summary of changes, Chapter A3: Revision, Chapter A4: Supersession, suspension and termination, Chapter C1: Universal Credit: International issues,Chapter H5: Unearned income, Chapter H6: Students and student income, Chapter J2: Work-related groups, Chapter J3: Work-related requirements andChapter M6: Effects of transition to Universal Credit.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employers-could-you-offer-work-experience 13:14 Textphone details removed and Relay UK details added to ‘Work experience: employer guide’ and ‘Profiad Gwaith: Canllaw i gyflogwyr’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/patients-in-poorer-areas-to-get-better-access-to-gps 13:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dwp-procurement-security-policies-and-standards 13:03 Added DWP’s Body Worn Video Policy and Closed-Circuit Television Security Policy.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ng15-5be-mansfield-sand-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprlb3709uva001 13:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mca-approved-training-providers-atp 13:01 All 66 MCA approved training provider lists updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 12:51 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-define-phase 12:48 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Valuation of Contracts

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-circulars-2025 12:47 Added Housing Benefit Circular S5 2025: Changes to Housing Benefit subsidy and overpayment subsidy calculator (appendix a).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-plan-phase 12:44 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Reserved Contracts for Supported Employment Providers

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-end-of-session-statement 12:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-plan-phase 12:38 Added guidance links to the document: Guidance: Light Touch Contracts

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:30 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:30 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht 12:29 Have added guidance on how to check your land use is correct under section 11.5 of the ‘CSHT applicant’s guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/international-climate-finance 12:28 Added link to 2025 UK International Climate Finance results.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/uk-international-climate-finance-results 12:26 Added link to 2025 UK International Climate Finance results.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dcms-framework-documents 12:19 Added the framework document for the Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/construction-industry-council-approved-inspectors-cicair 12:14 The sanction for MD Warranty Support Services Ltd (trading as Premier Guarantee Surveyors) has been removed from this page, as the sanction expired on 8 October 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/1-billion-of-cocaine-seized-by-border-force-this-summer 11:52 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/polyethylene-terephthalate-glycol-modified-petg-tariff-notice-19 11:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/licences-to-cage-trap-and-mark-badgers-for-bovine-tb-vaccination 11:41 Updated restrictions on vehicle use on any land in the attachment ‘Additional conditions for CL48 and CL49: to protect land, species and habitats when cage-trapping or marking badgers’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ub3-4qq-ark-data-centres-limited-environmental-permit-issued-eprzp3527ssa001 11:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/non-electrical-lamps-and-lighting-fittings-candle-holders-tariff-notice-20 11:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/infected-blood-interim-compensation-payment-scheme-further-interim-payments-to-living-infected-beneficiaries-and-estates 11:28 Updated multiple sections:Purpose of this pageIntroductionOverviewPayments to estates of deceased infected beneficiariesAdded the section: Further Interim Payments to Estates

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/uk-sea-fisheries-statistics-catch-recording-data-statistical-quality-assessment 11:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/publishing-accessible-documents 11:15 Added more information on how to make non-HTML documents and PDFs accessible.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk 11:03 Images and videos – Clarified the difference between closed captions, transcripts and audio descriptions to make videos accessible. Also what to do if flashing images cannot be edited out of a video.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/images-and-videos 11:03 Clarified the difference between closed captions, transcripts and audio descriptions to make videos accessible. Also what to do if flashing images cannot be edited out of a video.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:02 River Thames: current conditions updated for Thursday 9 October 2025. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-stakes-in-ukraine-are-high-and-should-matter-to-us-all-uk-statement-to-the-osce--2 10:59 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/new-defence-deals-with-india-deepen-strategic-partnership-and-boosts-uk-business 10:50 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/trader-goods-profile-service-availability-and-issues 10:49 Planned downtime from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday 16 October 2025 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts 10:47 List of featured recalls and alerts updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/call-for-data-safety-of-cosmetic-ingredients 10:46 Scientific information requested on cosmetic ingredients with suspected endocrine disrupting properties.

News and communications

/government/news/job-advisers-to-be-embedded-in-gp-surgeries-as-tens-of-thousands-more-sick-and-disabled-people-offered-help-into-work 10:43 Bracknell Forest Council and West Berkshire Council added to the table in the Additional information.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 10:35 New information that there could be travel disruption following a US federal government shutdown (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/pm-press-statement-from-mumbai-9-october-2025 10:34 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/approved-verification-guidance-application-form-and-stickers 10:29 Verifier Register Updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/government-responds-to-horizon-inquiry-report-recommendations 10:09 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/local-plan-monitoring-progress 10:08 Local Plan examination hearing dates updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-of-new-homes-get-the-go-ahead-in-north-sussex 10:07 Added EA quote

News and communications

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-applying-for-financial-redress 10:00 Section 5 ‘Decide whether to take £600,000 or request a detailed assessment’ updated (specifically, subsections ‘Option 1’ and ‘Option 2’) to reflect the option to accept a fixed sum payment within 3 calendar months of receiving your first detailed assessment offer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-request-a-detailed-assessment 10:00 Section 4 ‘Submit your HCRS detailed assessment application form’ updated to confirm the option to accept a fixed sum payment within 3 calendar months of receiving your first detailed assessment offer. The ‘HCRS detailed assessment application form’ has been updated to reflect this.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-process-guidance-and-principles 10:00 Guidance updated to reflect the government announcement on 9 October 2025 that those who accepted the £75,000 Fixed Sum Offer (FSO) will be able to seek permission to appeal to HSSA. Information has been added to the HSSA application timescales table, the approach to offers in HSSA section, the submission of an appeal section, the referral to independent panel section, the taxation section, and the bankruptcy and liquidation section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-apply-to-the-horizon-shortfall-scheme-appeals-hssa-process 10:00 Guidance updated to reflect the government announcement on 9 October 2025 that those who accepted the £75,000 Fixed Sum Offer (FSO) will be able to seek permission to appeal to HSSA. Information has been added to the HSSA application timescales table, the how appeals are assessed section, the possible assessment outcomes section, and the impact on tax and benefits section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/main-differences-between-the-dispute-resolution-process-drp-and-hss-appeals-process 10:00 Updated information about tax and Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals payments.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/post-office-horizon-it-inquiry-statement-on-full-and-fair-financial-redress 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/compensation-scheme-for-group-litigation-order-case-postmasters 10:00 New information added about DBT’s full and fair statement and about DBT’s best offer principle.

Guidance and regulation