UK Government advice update diffs

2026-09-01

/guidance/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-reuse-and-treatment 12:23 Removed the warning to users to not submit their 2027 application before 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-how-to-be-an-approved-exporter 12:23 Removed the warning to users to not submit their 2027 application before 1 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-workforce-management-information-july-2026 12:21 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/ex-gratia-medical-payments-reviews 12:20 Updated: ‘Making a claim’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-freelance-champions-to-put-creative-workers-at-the-heart-of-governments-policy-making 12:10 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 12:05 Updated information about flight delays due to industrial action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/political-party-spending-limits-independent-assessment-29-august-2026 12:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools-and-local-authorities 12:00 Added a template letter about the change in eligibility criteria for free school meals.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/flexi-job-apprenticeships 12:00 Updated ‘Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies’ to show that Clink Events is no longer an active organisation.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-scheduled-downtime-and-technical-issues 11:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 11:45 All our Trade Mark services will be unavailable between 5pm to 9pm Wednesday 2 September 2026 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-and-manage-your-allowance-for-customs-duty-waiver-claims-service-availability-and-issues 11:43 Planned downtime from 3pm on Saturday 12 September 2026 to 8am on Monday 14 September 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/draft-conversion-practices-bill 11:30 The link to the external news article in footnote 3 of the draft equality impact assessment has been removed. This is because the original page has been deleted and now redirects to an unrelated page.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets 11:24 Pages have been updated in line with the September 1st Supervision Exemption changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-newsletter 11:23 September newsletter added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/attorney-generals-panel-counsel-appointments-membership-lists-and-off-panel-counsel 11:22 Revised the London A Panel, London B Panel and London C Panel Web lists due to new appointments in September and texted updated to reflect

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-logos 11:19 Updated contact email address.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ecuador-information-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault 11:15 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-regulatory-reform-amendments-tabled-in-governments-health-bill 11:11 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/t-level-funding 10:59 Updated ‘2026 to 2027 T Level and foundation year programme cost weightings and funding bands’ to include the new learning aim references for the generation 2 Health and Science T Levels.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-accommodation-notification-duty 10:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/homelessness-code-of-guidance-for-local-authorities 10:51 Chapter 21: Domestic abuse – Amended paragraph 21.4.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:39 River Thames: current conditions updated for Tuesday 1 September 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/using-govuk-wallet-in-the-digital-identity-sector 10:39 Updated to include mention of the sandbox

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-access-the-govuk-wallet-sandbox 10:39 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-roles-not-working-specifically-with-adults-or-children 10:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/objections-to-company-strike-off-to-be-submitted-online-only-from-1-december-2026 10:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-concludes-review-of-avacopan-vifor-following-reassessment-of-benefit-risk-balance 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:23 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:23 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-roles-working-with-children 10:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dbs-workforce-guidance 10:17 Updated to link to new guidance as of 1st September supervision exemption changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-roles-working-with-adults 10:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/applicant-guidance-sac-recruitment 10:15 The link in the monitoring form has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/criminal-justice-system-data-standards-forum-guidance 10:05 CJSE Courts BC OU Codes v38.0 published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/forestry-commission-events 10:01 Deleted past events and added 2 new events: Lakes Deer Fest and Chartered Institute of Horticulture Skills Summit.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/beavers-licence-to-capture-transport-and-re-release-beavers-or-modify-or-remove-beaver-dams-burrows-and-lodges-cl50 10:00 This licence is now valid from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/beavers-licence-to-modify-or-remove-dams-burrows-and-lodges-cl51 10:00 This licence is now valid from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-payments-and-view-your-allowance-for-non-customs-state-aid-and-customs-duty-waiver-claims 10:00 Information about the need for an ‘undertaking administrator’ to log in to their Customs Duty Waiver Online Service account between 8am on 14 September 2026 and 25 September 2026 to confirm business details has been added.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/claim-a-waiver-for-duty-on-goods-that-you-bring-to-northern-ireland-from-great-britain 10:00 Information about the need for an ‘undertaking administrator’ to log in to their Customs Duty Waiver Online Service account between 8am on 14 September 2026 and 25 September 2026 to confirm business details has been added.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/schools-gigabit-broadband 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/make-a-claim-through-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa 10:00 Replaced ‘Academy trusts: RPA membership rules’ and ‘Church academies: RPA membership rules’ with updated versions for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/16-to-19-accountability-headline-measures-technical-guide 10:00 Changed the name of the guidance to ‘16 to 19 accountability headline measures’. Updated the guidance to reflect 16 to 19 school and college performance measures for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Introduced detail on the T Level attainment measure and on college group reporting.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/beavers-licence-to-modify-or-remove-dams-cl52 10:00 Updated the attachment ‘Licence to modify or remove beaver dams and damaged burrows (CL52)’. Natural England will contact you with the outcomes of your registration within 30 working days for normal registrations, rather than 15 working days. Under licence condition 1, added that the registered person must maintain their expertise at an appropriate level to act under this licence, including attending a refresher training course every 3 years since attending the Natural England accredited CL52 training course. Under condition 2, added additional advice to clarify when the licence can and cannot be used for preserving public health and safety. Under condition 5, added additional advice about: fish migration and spawning grounds, how to remove a beaver dam, and waste materials and non-native invasive species handling.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/department-for-transports-counter-fraud-bribery-and-corruption-strategy 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/grenfell-tower-community-update-september-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/nato-submarine-rescue-system-conducts-exercise-flying-fish 09:55 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/funding-accelerated-to-turbocharge-prison-building-across-country 09:53 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 09:47 Addition of UK government assistance phone number from India (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/using-the-national-housing-bank-logo 09:47 A new National Housing Bank Logo files ZIP file has been added to the page. The National Housing Bank logo guidelines and Using the National Housing bank logo documents contained in the file have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/online-procedure-rules-digital-possession-service-user-journey 09:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide 09:45 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the DfE’s 2026 spring school census, new similar schools’ comparator for achievement, and format changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/idsr-news-and-updates 09:45 We have updated the IDSR for all schools with the DfE’s 2026 spring school census, new similar schools’ comparator for achievement, and format changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme 09:42 Updated the document ‘Eligible training courses and qualifications’: added link for programmes under ‘Skills for Care learning programmes’ and updated ‘Qualifications in leadership and management’ with 3 new qualifications for Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-enhanced-with-barred-list-dbs-checks-with-children 09:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/academies-revenue-funding-allocations 09:30 Updated links to guidance for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-a-serious-childcare-incident 09:30 Updated to reflect changes to the EYFS framework on 1 September 2026. Providers must now inform Ofsted of allegations of harm (rather than serious harm) by anyone living, working or looking after children on the premises.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reception-baseline-assessment-it-guidance 09:30 Connection issues section has been updated to clarify trouble shooting steps.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/creative-freelance-champion-terms-of-reference 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childminders-on-the-compulsory-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childminders-on-the-voluntary-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/daycare-providers-on-the-compulsory-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/daycare-providers-on-the-voluntary-childcare-register-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/deferring-ofsted-inspections 09:30 We’ve updated the policy to clarify deferral requests for state-funded schools with a RISE advisor and non-association independent schools during pre-registration inspections.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/teacher-assessment-moderation-standardisation-and-training-process 09:30 Updated for the academic year 2026 to 2027

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hire-a-court-venue 09:30 Updated for changes to the application process.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nanny-ofsted-requirements 09:30 The Department for Education updated the general childcare register regulations on 1 September 2026. The requirements prevent banned dog breeds (to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applies, including the XL Bully type) being kept or present in childcare settings. We have amended our guidance in line with this update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus 09:30 Added updated monitoring guidance and template ahead of all Pride in Places accountable bodies submitting a return by 29 October 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/accredited-initial-teacher-training-itt-providers 09:30 Updated the legal accredited name and UKPRN for 1 provider, and updated the operating names of 2 providers in the list of providers accredited to deliver ITT from September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/biotoxin-and-phytoplankton-monitoring 09:30 Biotoxin and phytoplankton sampling plans for England and Wales updated on 1 September 2026 with new information. The plan for Liverpool Bay has been removed and the plan for Burry Inlet has been amended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reception-baseline-assessment-administration-guidance 09:30 New video has been added, which as been updated for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shellfish-classification 09:30 Classification List for England and Wales updated on 1 September 2026 with new information. The Classification Zone in Liverpool Bay has been declassified. A Classification Zone in The Wash has been upgraded. A Classification Zone in Portsmouth Harbour has been downgraded. A Classification Zone in the Ribble has had its Class B season extended.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-partnerships 09:30 Update list of jobcentres in the South West England (‘Avon, Somerset and Gloucester’ was changed to ‘Gloucestershire, Somerset and West of England’) and updated contact information for this region.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-and-childcare-ofsteds-enforcement-policy 09:30 See ‘Summary of changes’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-training-providers 09:30 Updated to clarify that the guidance is not statutory.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-guidance-for-employers 09:30 Updated to clarify that the guidance is not statutory.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-test-assessing-the-impact-of-policies-on-families 09:30 The Family Test has been replaced with new updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaping-products-duty-and-vaping-duty-stamps-scheme-communications-resources 09:30 Updates to communication resources

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-criteria 09:30 Updated for 2026 to 2027. Removed references to the ITT quality requirements following their integration into the criteria. Revisions have been made to fee charging arrangements, including the introduction of a simplified fee table and updated fee limits, and the GCSE grade structure link has been updated. Wording has been added to clarify requirements for salaried training routes, school placements, and the use of updated SEN terminology, while recruitment practices guidance has been revised to include digital services requirements. References to minimum training times for lead mentors have been removed, and references to the teaching development assessment (TDA) have been added within the assessment requirements. In addition, lifelong learning entitlement (LLE) information and supporting links have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/jsp-464-tri-service-accommodation-regulations-tsars 09:30 Added: ‘JSP 464 Volume 1 – UK Accommodation Policy (v7 Sept 26)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/non-domestic-smart-meters-energy-supplier-obligations 09:30 Added information on obligations with respect to the non-domestic smart meter rollout post-2025 (smart-contingent contracts).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/non-domestic-smart-meter-rollout-post-2025 09:30 Published the government response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/breathing-space-for-families-as-government-eases-school-costs 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/students-urged-to-stop-and-think-before-you-click-as-student-finance-payments-begin 09:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/how-to-access-the-investment-management-system 09:24 Minor change.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/work-with-children-enhanced-without-childrens-barred-list-check 09:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-claim-a-repayment-of-import-duty-and-vat-if-youve-overpaid 09:19 Information confirming that repayments of import duty and VAT can only be made to a UK bank account has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-back-an-import-security-deposit-or-guarantee 09:17 Information confirming that repayments of an import security deposit or guarantee can only be made to a UK bank account has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-west-of-england 09:16 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north west of England release 7171

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-east-of-england 09:16 PSV notices and proceedings for the north east of England release 2751

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 09:15 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5974

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 09:15 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3079

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 09:14 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2580

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 09:12 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4484

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/primary-assessments-future-dates 09:00 Removed past test dates. Added the detailed timetable for the key stage 2 tests in 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-the-recognised-overseas-pension-schemes-notification-list 09:00 The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 20 schemes added, 15 schemes removed and 2 schemes amended.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sta-assessment-updates 09:00 Removed references to the Primary Assessment Gateway, which has now closed. Also removed information about testing alternative mailing services in the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/returns-preparation 09:00 Updated the voluntary and assisted departures guidance, a full list of changes can be found in the guide.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/visa-processing-times 09:00 Updated the processing times video.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/key-stage-2-national-curriculum-tests-and-results-information-for-parents 09:00 Updated the ‘key stage 2 national curriculum tests: information for parents’ with the 2027 test dates.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-individual-savings-account-isa-managers-approved-by-hmrc 09:00 The list of approved Individual Savings Account (ISA) managers has been updated with 1 amendment and 1 removal.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 08:55 Updates made to remove completed downtime notifications and added new notification from 5.15pm 1 September until 9.00am 2 September.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-enhanced-with-adults-barred-list-dbs-check 08:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/work-with-adults-enhanced-without-adults-barred-list-checks 08:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-access-the-investment-management-system 08:40 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-guidance-for-standard-dbs-checks 08:33 Updated to link to new guidance as of 1st September supervision exemption changes

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enhanced-dbs-checks-in-the-other-workforce 08:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-offshore-environmental-legislation 08:27 Updated SNS Activity Spreadsheet

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/the-2020-eia-regulations 08:26 updated Schedule 3 Spreadsheet

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-nsc-public-consultations 08:26 Closure of sudden cardiac death screening consultation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-policies 08:23 Recognition of prior learning (RPL) policy addedEmail address updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eligibility-for-standard-dbs-checks 08:22 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fco-consular-services-abroad-exchange-rates 08:08 New Consular Rates for September 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/evidence-of-identity-conveyancers 06:00 Section 4.1.B has been amended to clarify that evidence of identity is required for the person or company on whose behalf the excepted party acts.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rates-and-thresholds-for-employers-2026-to-2027 00:15 The advisory fuel rates for company cars have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/upfront-help-cuts-placement-costs-for-healthcare-students 00:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education 00:01 This revised statutory guidance came into effect on 1 September 2026. We have removed guidance that no longer applies.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters 00:01 The ‘September 2026 – future customs infrastructure arrangements at Sevington and Holyhead inland border facilities’ newsletter has been added.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/government/publications/service-supplier-visa-eligible-trade-agreements-and-sectors 00:01 Added Canada to table C.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/democratic-engagement-fund-prospectus 00:01 Updated with note on applications following end of application period.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/travelling-to-the-uk 00:01 Updating guidance on vaping products, updates throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards 00:01 Removed ‘Early years qualification and standards: effective until 31 August 2026’ as it is no longer valid.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2 00:01 New versions of the frameworks have come into force. They were first published for information in July 2026. The requirements for providers have not changed since then.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2 00:01 The September 2026 versions of ‘Keeping children safe in education’, ‘Keeping children safe in education: part one’ and ‘Keeping children safe in education: part one – overview for all staff’ are now in force, replacing previous versions. We have removed ‘Regulated activity in relation to children: scope’ pending an update.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-secures-full-access-to-13-trillion-cptpp-trading-bloc 00:01 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/stantonbury-school-milton-keynes-warning-notice 00:00 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-31

/government/publications/applicant-guidance-sac-recruitment 23:59 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/fsa-sac-recruitment 23:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-leads-way-in-disrupting-shadowy-russian-sanctions-evasion-network 22:58 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-names-canadian-winners-of-prestigious-chevening-scholarship 19:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/information-on-deaths-involving-british-nationals-in-nepal 16:54 Guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/news/nepal-china-floods-what-you-can-do-to-help 12:41 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 12:27 28 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 30 August 2026. There were cases in Cheshire, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Northamptonshire, North Yorkshire, Somerset, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire.Of these, 26 cases involved sheep, one involved cattle and one was a mixed premises with both cattle and sheep affected.All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.5 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 30 August 2026. There were cases in Carmarthenshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Vale of Glamorgan.Of these, 3 cases involved sheep and 2 involved cattle. All 5 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.There were no cases confirmed in Scotland on 30 August.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kenya 11:42 Significant flight delays and disruption have been reported at a number of airports in Kenya (Warnings and Insurance page)

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/100-million-competition-to-back-british-ai-companies-to-fix-public-services 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:09 River Thames: current conditions updated for Monday 31 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/childcare-for-service-children 09:30 Updated: ‘Defence UK Nursery Authority (UKNA)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers 09:30 PIP assessment guide part 1, 2 and 3 have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/work-capability-assessment-handbook-for-healthcare-professionals 09:30 Replaced Work Capability Assessment handbook files with most up to date versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nepal-bereavement-information 08:16 The guidance has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests 06:00 Appointments are now available until 14 February 2027.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-30

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 19:37 Culham Lock reach. Fallen tree restricting the lock cut, 1,000m above the lock. Field teams have attended and removed part of the tree, navigation is possible with caution.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 17:43 Information added that a Family Support Centre has opened at the British Embassy Kathmandu for families and friends of British nationals affected by the recent flooding. Also, recent events in the Rasuwa district and along the Nepal-China border are affecting other areas of Nepal including Gorkha, Nuwakot and Dhading (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:03 14 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 29 August 2026. There were cases in Derbyshire, Dorset, Lancashire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire.Of these, 11 cases involved sheep, 2 involved cattle and one mixed premises.All cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.5 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 29 August 2026. There were cases in Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Neath Port Talbot and Powys.Of these, 3 cases involved sheep and one involved cattle. All 5 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.There were no cases confirmed in Scotland on 29 August.All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 09:58 Sunday August 30 2026 | Culham Lock reach | Fallen tree blocking the lock cut, 1,000m above the lock. Field teams are attending this morning.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:39 River Thames: river conditions updated for Sunday 30 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sentencing-act-offence-exclusions 07:55 Sentencing Act 2026 offence exclusions list updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-blocks-hundreds-more-criminals-from-sentencing-changes 06:53 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-29

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 18:22 Saturday 29 August, Teddington lock has reopened to river traffic.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:02 on 28 August, 13 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England, 2 new cases were confirmed in Wales and 4 new cases were confirmed in Scotland. Details of these cases have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/niger 15:30 Information on reports of gunfire early morning on 29 August near Presidential Palace and Diori Hamani International airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 11:07 River Thames: river conditions updated for Saturday 29 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-28

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 23:59 SFI26: Window 1 closed at 11:59pm on 28 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sustainable-farming-incentive-2026-sfi26 23:59 Window 1 closed for applications at 11:59pm on 28 August 2026. Window 2 will open in September 2026 for all farmers and land managers.We’ve updated the SFI26 scheme rules and guidance to remove references to Window 1 (now version 4.0).

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/the-violence-directed-against-the-commune-of-kenscoff-in-haiti-is-horrific-and-unacceptable-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 21:23 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/uk-deploys-rapid-response-team-to-nepal-to-support-british-nationals-affected-by-floods 19:20 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 19:14 Teddington Lock is currently closed until further notice for emergency repairs. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-echr-memorandum 17:50 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-equality-impact-assessment 17:49 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-impact-assessment 17:49 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/tourism-minister-visits-blackpool-as-millions-plan-staycations-this-bank-holiday 17:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-ets-allocation-table-for-operators-of-installations 17:15 Updated information on the free allocation application window for 2027-2030, which has now closed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/protective-security-for-mosques-scheme 16:45 Updated information about the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 16:28 Updated UK Vessel List

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 16:28 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capture-redress-scheme-independent-panel-and-panel-chair-privacy-notice 16:28 The privacy notice has been updated to: include the specialities for Panel members, change terminology regarding applications, revise which parts of the Data Protection Act 2018 apply, and add a contact email address.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-assessment-framework 16:26 The Judicial College Guidelines have been updated to the 18th Edition in the section ‘NF.1. Personal Injury’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/horizon-convictions-redress-scheme-hcrs-legal-cost-framework 16:26 The contact name and email have changed for the Simons Muirhead Burton law firm.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-the-position-on-total-allowable-catches-com2026295 16:25 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/foreign-travel-advice/japan 16:22 Addition of information about flooding and heavy rain (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-teesdale 16:22 Added September 2025 update

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-north-dorset 16:22 Added September 2025 update

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/project-gigabit-network-build-contract-north-northumberland 16:22 Added September 2025 update

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 16:21 Added OVS note 2026/41: Outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Israel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/em-on-fisheries-tca-specialised-committee-position-com2026293 16:18 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/join-or-create-a-network-for-school-business-professionals 16:03 Updated ‘Find a school business professional network’. Removed The South East SBP Network.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/one-nda-local-social-and-economic-impact-practitioners-guidance-grant-funding 15:52 Updated to reflect the most recent version of guidance documents.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/trader-support-service 15:48 Information has been added about upcoming changes to the Trader Support Service.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pm-letter-to-ministers-on-the-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill 15:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/warcop-firing-times 15:18 Added Warcop September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/names-evidence-to-change-a-name-caseworker-guidance 15:18 This guidance has been updated in the section ‘Evidence to show the customer has changed their name section’, to merge the content from the ‘Marriage: Islamic marriage certificates’ section into the ‘Evidence: marriage and civil partnership certificates’ section; in the section ‘Child change of name: parental consent’, to explain examiners must only ask for consent from another person with parental responsibility if we do not already have this in the customer’s documents; and in the section ‘Evidence we’ll accept to show customer uses their name’, to explain we must ask the customer to send us name in use evidence showing the part of their name which has changed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/legal-aid-agency-audits 15:07 Independent peer review process document updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/uganda 15:05 Updated information about exemptions to travel restrictions on National cleaning days (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-strengthens-financial-ties-with-guatemala-and-honduras 15:05 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tregantle-firing-notice 15:00 Added Tregantle September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-announces-reappointments-to-intertrade-uk 15:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/strensall-range-firing-times 14:58 Added Strensall September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk 14:57 Heads of mission list updated for August 2026.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/catterick-training-area-firing-and-activity-forecast 14:55 Added Catterick September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/otterburn-firing-times 14:53 Added Otterburn September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/manorbier-range-firingflying-notice 14:51 Added Manorbier September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/work-out-which-packaging-is-subject-to-plastic-packaging-tax 14:48 The section ‘Pre-consumer plastic’ has been updated as pre-consumer plastic waste will not be accepted as a source of recycled plastic for the purpose of Plastic Packaging Tax from 1 April 2027.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/preparing-to-use-a-mass-balance-approach-for-plastic-packaging-tax 14:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sennybridge-firing-notice 14:47 Added Sennybridge September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-firing-times 14:45 Added Salisbury Plain September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/minimum-certification-requirements-for-a-mass-balance-approach-for-plastic-packaging-tax 14:45 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rogiet-moor-firing-notice 14:37 Added Rogiet Moor September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/south-east-training-estate-firing-times 14:35 Added South East September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-public-hearing-for-a-drought-order-river-severn 14:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/straightpoint-and-wcta-grenade-range-firing-times 14:25 Added Straight Point September firing times.

Guidance and regulation