UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-27

/guidance/get-help-with-animal-and-plant-health 10:00 We have added a new tool to find the right team in the APHA.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/issuing-plant-passports-to-trade-plants-in-great-britain 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/import-plants-and-plant-products-from-the-eu-to-great-britain 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/import-plants-and-plant-products-from-non-eu-countries-to-great-britain 10:00 The way you contact APHA has changed because the email address planthealth.info@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. A link to the contact form has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-framework-for-water-resources-2025-water-for-growth-nature-and-a-resilient-future 09:45 Updated and clarified the non-household demand forecasts explored in the modelling for the National Framework for Water Resources 2025 in Section 6.3. Corrected the National Framework for Water Resources main report Figure 3.11 maps in Section 3.2 as the table data and map data were not aligned. Updated the table water resource zone names for clarification. Clarified the drivers that impact supply (climate) versus demand in the Figure 3.11 caption. Corrected the Water Resources Data and Modelling Technical Report Section 4 maps to ensure alignment in colour scale between map and legend. This is for consistency with data available on the National Framework for Water Resources Data and Modelling Dashboard.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-cabinet-office-historic-records-and-inquiries 09:44 Updated the details of the document: Privacy notice for Cabinet Office historic records and inquiries

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/record-number-of-heating-oil-households-apply-for-a-heat-pump 09:38 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/cari-anne-quinn-turning-possibility-into-progress-health-innovation-in-wales 09:35 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/scam-whisky-investment-firm-shut-down-after-customers-left-thousands-of-pounds-out-of-pocket 09:31 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/criminal-justice-system-data-standards-forum-guidance 09:30 CJS National Court Codes 13 published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/strategic-export-controls-licensing-statistics 09:30 Updated to link to latest quarterly licensing statistics (1 January to 31 March 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-visa-data-by-country-upper-and-lower-tier-local-authority 09:30 Added Visa data for Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme by country, upper and lower tier local authority (30 June 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ukhsa-commercial-opportunities 09:30 Added section for: Vaccine prospectus

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-annual-reports 09:30 Updated list for report: April 2025 to March 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/policy-and-legislative-changes-affecting-migration-to-the-uk-timeline 09:30 Updated to accompany publication of ‘Immigration system statistics, year ending June 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/critical-minerals-programme-critical-minerals-accelerator 09:30 A ‘Critical Minerals Accelerator: scheme clarifications’ document was added to the page to help support prospective applicants understand the scheme guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-quality-and-methodology-information 09:30 Updated the report with changes for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-of-compliance-with-code-of-practice-for-official-statistics 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Statement of compliance with the code of practice for statistics’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/statement-of-compliance-with-the-code-of-practice-for-statistics-revisions-and-corrections-policy 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Statement of compliance with the code of practice for statistics – revisions and corrections policy’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/smart-meters-statistics-methodology-note 09:30 Published the latest version of the smart meters statistics: methodology note.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dwp-statistical-work-programme 09:30 Updated the Statistical Work Programme document to reflect changes to administrative geography information, the status of the Parental Conflict Indicator, confirmed statistical developments, and publication plans across a range of DWP statistics. Also updated the ‘Changes made to DWP statistics since April 2025’ document. Updated the information on Workplace Pension Participation statistics in the Pensions and older people section, and added Move to Universal Credit (UC) statistics to the Work and unemployment section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/enforcement-notice-russian-flagged-cargo-vessel-sinegorsk 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/user-guide-to-home-office-immigration-statistics--9 09:30 Updated to accompany the publication of ‘Immigration system statistics, year ending June 2026’

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/vaccine-prospectus-national-immunisation-programme-and-vaccine-products 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/warm-homes-local-grant-and-warm-homes-social-housing-fund-statistics-methodology-and-background-note 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-crime-and-policing-research-and-annual-data-requirement-adr-data-privacy-information-notices 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-statement-of-compliance-release-practices 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Statement of compliance with the code of practice for statistics – Release practices’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-statistical-work-programme-2026-to-2027 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/home-office-use-of-administrative-sources-for-statistical-purposes 09:30 Updated to reflect changes since 2020. Removed ‘Home Office use of administrative sources for statistical purposes’ PDF.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-working-penalties-uk-report 09:30 Data for the period 1 January to 31 March 2026 has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/illegal-working-civil-penalties-anonymous-uk-report 09:30 Data for the period 1 January to 31 March 2026 has been published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-technical-note-2 09:30 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/sir-david-bell-stands-down-as-vice-chair-of-skills-england 09:22 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/rise-south-west 09:17 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-west-midlands 09:17 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-yorkshire-and-the-humber 09:17 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-south-east 09:16 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-north-east 09:16 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-north-west 09:16 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-east-midlands 09:15 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-east-of-england 09:15 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rise-london 09:15 We have removed the list of regional RISE advisers from this page. We have published the lists of advisers on a separate page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pension-schemes-newsletter-184-august-2026 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy 09:00 Added: ‘Transparency data for ARAP eligibility case working: August 2026’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/intellectual-property-office-service-availability-and-issues 07:31 All services running normally.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ts2-1ub-fine-organics-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprpp3439ggv008 07:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-air-quality-alerts-service-launched 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-26

/government/news/governments-jobs-guarantee-turns-promise-into-paycheques-for-young-people 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/households-can-save-as-plug-in-solar-panels-come-to-market 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/british-embassy-santiago-presents-recommendations-to-advance-offshore-wind-development-in-chile 22:13 Updated English documents uploaded

News and communications

/government/speeches/both-parties-fulfil-their-commitments-under-resolution-2803-and-refrain-from-actions-that-undermine-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 18:34 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/news/new-counter-terror-hub-launched-to-protect-british-communities 17:28 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 17:19 Added OVS note 2026/40: Amendments to IINs ABP/2A and ABP/2B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/practice-direction-online-procedure-rules-for-possession-proceedings 17:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/online-procedure-rules-2026 17:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/draft-practice-direction-for-possession-proceedings-published 17:03 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/apply-to-move-animals-out-of-bluetongue-zones 16:57 Updated the EXD645(EW) form requesting information for movement from the Bluetongue Restriction Zone or Temporary Control Zone to Scotland to live.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-repatriation-companies-in-the-uk 16:50 Added ‘Emergency Service and Training Ltd’ and ‘Equinox Charter’ to the list of providers.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/china 16:48 New information about heavy flooding and landslides affecting Gyirong County in Shigatse, Tibet, near the Nepal border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-uk-ets-policy-overview 16:40 Published an update outlining that expansion of the UK ETS to waste incineration will not take place in 2028 as originally intended. A new timeline will be set out in due course.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/consultations/uk-emissions-trading-scheme-scope-expansion-waste 16:40 Published an update outlining that expansion of the UK ETS to waste incineration will not take place in 2028 as originally intended. A new timeline will be set out in due course.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/opportunities-for-patients-and-the-public-to-be-involved-in-the-work-of-the-mhra 16:37 Added section detailing the ‘MHRA Payment Policy for public participation’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/david-dinsmore-to-leave-role-as-permanent-secretary-for-government-communications 16:17 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/risley-prison 16:12 New Governor, Natalie McKee.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-licences-and-agreements-2026 16:04 Added details for STW Oldbury to Meriden incidental coal agreement CA11.S25.0271.S.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/understanding-and-managing-infection-in-adult-social-care 16:02 Amended title.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans 16:00 Updated: ‘Remediable Service Statement Delivery Update’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-mod-sponsored-air-exercises 15:54 Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 31 August to 4 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/military-low-flying-raf-operational-low-flying-training-timetable 15:52 Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 7 to 11 September 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:49 New restriction notices for Teddington Reach Skiff Championships Regatta 2026 (Sun 30 Aug) and Bell Weir Refurbishment Works 2026 (Mon 14 to Fri 25 Sept). Desilting works at Whitchurch Lock until further notice, boaters to be aware of possible delays to navigation through lock.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bell-weir-refurbishment-works-september-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice 15:47 Added Lulworth September firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/teddington-reach-skiff-championships-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:46 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/derby-builder-who-wrecked-victims-homes-sentenced-for-fraudulent-trading 15:29 Update 26 August 2026: At the time of publication on 2 July, Michael Haslam had been sentenced to 28 months in prison. The Court of Appeal has suspended the sentence at a hearing on Wednesday 26 August. Haslam’s sentence will now be suspended for two years with a rehabilitation order. He will also be required to complete 160 hours of unpaid work.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-backs-somalias-path-to-security-and-political-progress 15:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/criminal-legal-aid-proposals-for-advocates-graduated-fee-scheme-reform 15:24 Closing date extended to 2 September.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-81033740001000 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-82035290001000 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/yo16-4xj-robert-deri-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3726mxa001 15:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-81011130001000 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82022630 15:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan 15:14 New information about the World Nomad Games (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/iran-country-policy-and-information-notes 15:14 Published an updated country policy and information note on military service in Iran.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn27-9ps-hayley-file-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprfp3224mca001 15:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-82006590 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dl16-7we-strata-homes-yorkshire-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3626mwa001 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-8200580 15:10 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-8100700 15:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-times 15:08 Added Dartmoor October firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service-information-bulletins 15:05 Added update 21 August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80996310001000 15:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80995150001000 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80995740008000 15:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80993440 15:02 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80989050001000 15:01 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80973530001000 15:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-dividends 14:59 New edits supplied by stakeholder – August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80965330001000 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80972780001000 14:59 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nfcu-operation-leads-to-arrest-over-suspected-500000-of-counterfeit-wine 14:59 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80962770001000 14:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 14:57 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-disqualification-the-insolvent-investigation-process 14:52 New content supplied by stakeholder – August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-improve-southfield-primary-school 14:52 Closed the notice to improve.

News and communications

/government/publications/managing-detainees-property-before-being-removed-from-the-uk 14:50 Updated to amend the DET process for seized documents.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ng16-6ja-the-coal-authority-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3026mfa001 14:50 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 14:48 EU vessel list for Jersey waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/director-information-hub-loans-and-funding 14:46 New content supplied by stakeholder – August 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/government-travel 14:40 Added a section on employee, official or representative of a recognised international organisation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80918270 14:38 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 14:28 News Article.

News and communications

/government/publications/eligibility-for-the-british-industrial-competitiveness-scheme 14:27 The Excel Spreadsheet ‘Eligibility for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), version 3, dated 25 August 2026’ was replaced with an updated version to reflect that the description of HS code 871639 has changed from ‘Trailers and semi-trailers, not designed for running on rails, for the transport of highly radioactive materials [Euratom]’ to ‘Trailers and semi-trailers for the transport of goods, not designed for running on rails (excl. self-loading or self-unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agricultural purposes and tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers)’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/employee-official-or-representative-of-a-recognised-international-organisation 14:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/higher-technical-qualifications-provider-delivery-toolkit 14:23 Updated ‘Develop your HTQ offer’ and ‘Funding for students’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/higher-technical-qualifications-overview 14:23 Updated ‘Student finance’ section of ‘Higher technical qualifications (HTQs): an introduction’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fishery-crrf-within-english-waters 14:18 Update 26/08

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tr3-6aw-linda-pelham-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3222mpa001 14:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ol11-2ue-bdw-trading-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprzp3528mja001 14:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/increased-risk-of-wear-and-corrosion-identified-with-certain-cobalt-chrome-modular-neck-hip-replacements 14:06 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/nepal 14:05 New information about flooding in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ln8-5lr-emma-macpherson-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3121mya001 14:05 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notice-to-traders-6726-imports-of-sugar-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/le19-2ab-winvic-construction-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3226mma001 14:04 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/giardia-cases-in-england-reach-highest-level-since-2016 14:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/world-first-crackdown-to-restrict-offenders-freedom-and-give-it-back-to-victims 14:03 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-4-courses 14:01 DAO Level 4 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering) removed

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-appointments-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission 14:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/vapc-east-midlands-meeting-minutes 13:46 Added: ‘VAPC East Midlands: meeting minutes 1 December 2025’ and ‘VAPC East Midlands: meeting minutes 16 June 2025’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 13:44 12 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 25 August 2026. There were cases in Dorset,  Lancashire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Cumbria, Staffordshire and Tameside. Of these, 11 cases involved sheep and1 involved cattle. 8 of the premises were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs, 3 were as the result of a pre-movement test and 1 was as a result of a private test.6 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Wales on 25 August 2026. There were cases in Powys, Carmarthenshire, Flintshire and Ceredigion. 7 cases were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs and 1 was as the result of a pre-movement test.2 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in Scotland on 25 August 2026. Both cases were in Dumfries and Galloway and were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/public-appointments 13:44 Updated: ‘The Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG)’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/education-estates-property-data-model 13:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notice-to-traders-7026-poultrymeat-import-quota 13:34 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/uk-nsc-rmg-submitting-research-requests 13:14 Added link to information on RMG meeting dates and deadlines for research request submissions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/new-creative-trade-forum-to-boost-uk-creative-industries-announced-at-edinburgh-international-festival 12:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/medicines-apply-for-a-parallel-import-licence 12:32 The Parallel Import application guidance has been updated to provide more detailed information on the submission process. The guidance now includes links to additional information on variation codes, as well as the cover sheets required for submitting applications.”

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/collecting-and-treating-animal-by-products-at-collection-centres 12:28 Added new guidance on how collection centres should handle whole carcasses to the ‘How to treat ABPs’ section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/case-studies/how-dstl-helped-develop-the-hybrid-navy-concept 12:20 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/mod-quality-awards-2022 12:18 Updated the closing date from 4 September to 25 September.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/homes-england-nature-positive-plan 12:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sei-reports-for-new-significant-environmental-effects-on-the-hs2-phase-one-route 12:02 Added Community Forum Area 5 – Mandeville Road Vent Shaft S2

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/notice-to-traders-6926-pigmeat-import-quota 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 11:48 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5602

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 11:48 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6723

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/buildings-and-construction-vat-notice-708 11:45 Electric vehicle charging points have been added to the list of zero-rated items for VAT in section ‘13.8.1 Dwellings’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mod-local-authority-partnership-modlap 11:45 Added: Bradford and Wandsworth to ‘List of Local Authorities currently signed up to the principles’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notice-to-traders-6826-imports-of-olive-oil-from-tunisia-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 11:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hexavalent-combination-vaccine-programme-guidance 11:43 Updated to reflect that changes to the childhood programme have been in place for a year, DOB based cohorts have been updated for clarity

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 11:41 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8972

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 11:41 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2755

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 11:41 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3243

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/non-statutory-clearance-service-guidance 11:36 The section ‘When you can rely on information or advice given by HMRC’ has been updated with information on when a clearance applies to you.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/infection-in-adult-social-care-resources-and-sources-of-support 11:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/procedural-guide-for-examinations-and-gateways-under-the-town-and-country-planning-local-planning-england-regulations-2026 11:33 Guidance updated to correct minor typographical errors

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notice-to-traders-6626-milk-products-import-quota 11:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/vmd-corporate-priorities-2026-2027 11:17 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/apply-for-a-certificate-of-residence-or-letter-of-confirmation 11:14 A link to the new online form and information about who can apply and what happens after you apply has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan 11:06 New information about typhoon season (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/uk-and-albania-sign-a-regional-first-asset-sharing-arrangement 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/fair-work-agency-enforcement-policy-statement 10:54 Added content to explain the Fair Work Agency modern slavery remit. Added ‘FWA has a role to protect vulnerable and exploited workers under sections 1 and 2 of the Modern Slavery Act. Updated it from ‘FWA has a role to protect vulnerable and exploited workers covering certain aspects of the Modern Slavery Act.’Added ‘Where serious labour exploitation does not meet the threshold for a modern slavery offence, the FWA may investigate and prosecute offences under the Fraud Act 2006 to tackle exploitative practices and protect vulnerable workers.’

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/notice-to-traders-6526-imports-of-cereals-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 10:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 10:48 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 10:48 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/msn-1844-m-amendment-1-mlc-2006-crew-accommodation 10:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hpv-self-testing-a-self-test-to-help-protect-against-cervical-cancer 10:47 Added links to kit instructions and easy guides.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hpv-self-testing-kit-instructions 10:47 Added links to easy read kit instructions, main leaflet and easy read leaflet.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:43 River Thames: river conditions updated for Wednesday 26 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notice-to-traders-6326-imports-of-garlic-from-countries-other-than-china-and-eu-member-states-under-statutory-instrument-no-20201432 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notice-to-traders-6426-imports-of-rice-under-statutory-instrument-2020-no-1432 10:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo 10:19 Addition of information that protests are planned in Kinshasa on 15 September 2026 (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-vaping-duty-stamps-work 10:00 Guidance has been updated to clarify the data fields that will be required when businesses add product stock keeping units (SKUs) to the system.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/right-of-abode-certificates-caseworker-guidance 09:57 This guidance has been updated in the section ‘DAP: how to revoke a Right of Abode certificate’ to make it clear, examiners can add the cancellation case note in any DAP (Digital Application Processing) task if the DAP born abroad task is not available.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/from-pipe-band-to-premium-exporter-scottish-shortbread-firm-scales-global-sales-with-ukef-support 09:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/breathing-space-on-your-energy-bill 09:44 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/the-judicial-pensions-amendment-regulations-2027 09:42 The consultation closing date has been extended to 6 October.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/birmingham-prison 09:35 Official visits booking updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/analysis-of-the-health-of-sellafield-workers-in-the-national-registry-for-radiation-workers-nrrw 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/aviation-statistics-pre-release-access-list 09:30 Pre-release access list updated for Air passenger experience of security screening: 2025 publication.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/aviation-statistics-notes-and-definitions 09:30 Notes and definitions updated for Air passenger experience of security screening: 2025 publication.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-on-expedited-syphilis-testing-and-treatment-for-inclusion-health-groups 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/consumer-upgrades-for-two-housing-associations 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/hm-land-registry-to-provide-property-identifiers-for-price-paid-data-from-28-august 09:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/greece-medical-facilities 08:57 New provider added

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ng23-6sp-jg-pears-power-om-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprmp3235ccv002 08:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/healthcare-and-medical-services-in-thailand 08:51 Hospitals added to the list

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/dominica-list-of-medical-facilities-practitioners 08:06 This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 08:01 DP out to consultation

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/professor-david-strain-appointed-as-dwp-chief-medical-advisor 07:40 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/requests-to-amend-a-patent-after-grant 04:30 Section 27 amendments EP4147493, GB2485736 and GB2628456 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7162 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-new-zealand-louise-cantillon 03:14 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-25

/government/news/10000-work-experience-opportunities-for-young-people-as-sainsburys-joins-national-drive-to-tackle-youth-unemployment 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/chancellor-statement-on-iran-sanctions 19:31 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/hpv-self-testing-easy-read-letter-templates 17:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hpv-self-testing-easy-guides 17:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/hunger-is-not-inevitable-but-often-results-from-choices-that-deny-civilians-food-aid-and-essential-services-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 17:18 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-belarus 17:15 Updated the payment procedure for IOM Minsk.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/reinvigorating-council-housebuilding-letter-to-all-council-leaders 17:12 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/british-diplomacy-to-help-uk-businesses-grow-internationally 17:06 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025 17:04 Added Welsh translations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dartmoor-guaranteed-public-access 16:58 Updated guaranteed access dates for September for Willworthy and Merrivale ranges.

Guidance and regulation