UK Government advice update diffs

2026-08-19

/government/publications/domestic-abuse-know-your-rights-support-for-asylum-seekers 13:09 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/report-packaging-data-create-your-reporting-file 13:08 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-register-for-epr-for-packaging-as-a-large-producer--2 13:08 Guidance updated to improve clarity and usability. Added information about the options for registering, the registration deadlines and the steps to follow.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/sac-recruitment 12:45 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 12:42 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 12:41 Register updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/communicating-with-parents-about-school-attendance 12:37 Added ‘The back-to-school reset guide’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bluetongue-leaflets-videos-and-posters 12:33 Uploaded new versions of the ‘cattle clinical signs’, ‘sheep clinical signs’ and ‘know the risks of bluetongue’ posters.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/police-and-law-enforcement-access-to-driver-data-held-by-the-dvla 12:32 Added guidance to help users answer the consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/derailment-of-a-passenger-train-at-lewes 12:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/preston-guidance-july-2026 12:15 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/registration-as-british-if-your-mother-had-connection-to-a-british-overseas-territory 12:08 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address with a link to the contact UKVI webform and updated references to returning your biometric residence permit.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/3-national-bus-fare-cap 12:02 List of bus routes updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/summer-bus-fare-offer 12:02 List of bus routes updated.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/morocco 12:00 This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with updates made throughout, including new information about passports, using dating applications, outdoor activities and adventure tourism, using electronic scooters and bikes, quad biking, hot air balloons and beaches and wildfires; information about rabies and food hygiene and allergies; updated information about taking money into or out of Morocco, and information about illegal drugs and prison sentences (See ‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/make-work-pay-revised-tipping-code-of-practice 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/starting-a-food-business 11:48 Fixed link to England’s growth hubs in Additional help and support section.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charity-commission-annual-public-meeting-2026 11:46 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/new-govuk-page-launched-to-encourage-reporting-provide-updates-and-track-the-south-wests-octopus-bloom 11:41 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/connected-applications-caseworker-guidance 11:40 This guidance has been updated to remove historic references to pigeonhole, in the section Review linked applications and documents task and in the section Child applications.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/settlement-family-and-private-life-caseworker-guidance 11:29 Changes have been made to introduce guidance for paragraph 297 and paragraph 298 within Part 8 of the Immigration Rules, update references to Part Suitability and to improve accuracy of the information in the guidance. This document replaces versions 1 to 4 of the Settlement family and private life guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eden-project-limited-npswr047343-application-made-to-abstract-water 11:24 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/help-and-support-for-employing-people 11:21 Live webinars for ‘Employees with more than one workplace’, ‘Employee travel’, ‘Phones, internet and homeworking’ and ‘Trivial benefits’ have been added. The webinar links for ‘Company cars, vans and fuel’ and ‘Labour supply chain due diligence for local authorities’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/algeria-country-policy-and-information-notes 11:20 Updated information on the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people, and people of other sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBT+) in Algeria since May 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 11:17 Updated the contacts listed in Guide B3: Registration as a British citizen – Irish citizens in the citizenship-related queries section.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-wales 11:13 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8971

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/list-of-ports-using-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service 11:13 ‘Moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland’, ‘Locations where you may use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service for some carriers’ and ‘Locations providing Offices of Transit digitally’ sections have been updated to include Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and Tilbury 1 in the list of carriers and locations.

Guidance and regulation

Brexit

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-east-of-england 11:12 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5601

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-north-east-of-england 11:12 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6722

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-east-of-england 11:12 PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2754

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-north-west-of-england 11:11 PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3242

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hmrc-email-updates-videos-and-webinars-for-money-laundering-supervision 11:10 The live webinar links for ‘Risk assessing businesses for anti-money laundering supervision’, ‘Documenting risk assessments for anti-money laundering supervision’ and ‘After a risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision has been done’ have been removed. The recorded webinar links for ‘Money service businesses – the fit and proper test’ and ‘Money service businesses offering currency wholesale services’ have been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-remedies-notices-boom-lifts-originating-from-china--2 11:00 ‘Trade remedies notice 2026/23: provisional anti-dumping duty on boom lifts originating from China’ added to page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/forestry-commission-extends-sweet-chestnut-blight-demarcated-area 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/sweet-chestnut-blight-identification-reporting-and-control 10:55 Added the new plant health notice ‘Sweet chestnut blight notice no.2’ and a new demarcated area map. Added a link to the August news item.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory 10:49 Directory updated

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria 10:46 Updated information about IVF and fertility treatment scams (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:44 River Thames: river conditions updated for Wednesday 19 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/planning-guidance-letters-to-chief-planning-officers 10:42 Added Planning update newsletter (18 August 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-funeral-directors-in-china 10:28 Updated China: funeral directors

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship 10:00 Updated the ‘Make a CS claim online’ section to explain that the process for claiming capital item VED1: Educational access vsits in the Rural Payments service has changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agreement-holders-guide-capital-grants-higher-tier-capital-grants-and-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2026 10:00 Updated section ‘7.5.1 Submitting claims’ to explain that the process for claiming capital item VED1: Educational access vsits in the Rural Payments service has changed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employer-bulletin-august-2026 10:00 Added translation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rough-sleeping-programme 09:44 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/compliance-with-the-convention-on-nuclear-safety-obligations-10th-national-report 09:37 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/police-funding-for-england-and-wales-user-guide 09:30 Updated to accompany publication of ‘Police funding for England and Wales 2015 to 2027’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/business-rates-and-duty-to-notify 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/who-dvla-shares-data-with 09:30 Updated each document with Q4 figures for 2025 to 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/country-by-country-service-availability-and-issues 09:20 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 21 August 2026 to 7:15am on Monday 24 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/digital-platform-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 09:09 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 21 August 2026 to 7:15am on Monday 24 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cross-border-arrangement-reporting-service-availability-and-issues 09:02 Planned downtime from 5pm on Friday 21 August 2026 to 7:15am on Monday 24 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ending-homelessness-in-communities-fund-2026-to-2029-funding-allocations 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 08:36 Libertas Union removed from the list of trade unions because it no longer meets the definition of a trade union.

News and communications

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-a-cyfoeth-naturi--2 08:30 Information box added to the top of the page

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-b-marine-manage--2 08:30 Information box added to the top of the page

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-d-environment-ag 08:30 Information box added to top of the note

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-e-historic-engl 08:30 Information box added to top of the note

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-f-nuclear-regula 08:30 Information box added to top of the note

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-g-the-health-and 08:30 Information box added to top of the note

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-h-evidence-plans 08:30 Information box added to top of note

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-nsip-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annex-c-natural-e 08:30 Information box added to top of this note

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/employment-tribunal-hearings-judgment-guide-t426 08:20 Welsh translation of attachment amended and updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register 08:17 The Supervised Business Register has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-project-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process-annexes 07:55 Summary information updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/trainline-virgin-atlantic-and-red-driving-school-investigated-for-drip-pricing 07:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-7161 04:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

2026-08-18

/foreign-travel-advice/chile 23:18 Update regarding severe weather and flooding in Tocopilla, northern Chile (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-launches-national-drive-to-get-everyone-in-for-christmas 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles-regulating-environmental-impacts 17:51 Clarity provided on our approach and end note 3 corrected.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/the-uks-nuclear-deterrent-what-you-need-to-know 16:57 The PDF attachment ‘The UK’s nuclear deterrent: what you need to know’ has been replaced with a new version because its supply chain information and several photographs were outdated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 16:45 15 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England on 17 August 2026. All were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 12 cases involved sheep and 2 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.2 new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed Powys, Wales on 17 August 2026. Both were tested following reports of suspicious clinical signs. Of these, 1 involved sheep and 1 involved cattle. All cases presented with clinical signs typical of those seen in recent cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/libyas-leaders-must-use-this-window-of-opportunity-to-make-progress-on-libyas-political-process-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 16:29 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/school-preference-data-collections 16:26 Updated important dates with 2026 to 2027 collection deadlines and collection documents with 2027 technical specification.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/school-preference-data-collections-technical-specification 16:26 ‘School preference (child level) data collection 2027: business and technical specification’, replaces the version for 2026. The version history lists the changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 16:24 The list of compatible software providers has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/hot-and-dry-weather-temporary-support-for-farmers-in-2026 16:23 Codes AB2, CAB2, AHW6 and CSAM2 have been added to Annex B.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ox10-7dh-midland-pig-producers-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprqp3230ups007 16:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ch2-4rx-mersey-generation-limited-permit-surrender-issued-eprup3228sws003 16:19 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rabies-in-bats 16:18 Updated the list of locations of infected bats in the UK to include Honiton Devon, Churchinford Somerset, Dorchester Dorset, Winchester Hampshire, Doddiscombsleigh Devon, Martock Somerset and Theale Somerset. Also deleted year 2015 and 2016 cases.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-at-risk-infants-aide-memoire 16:14 The aide memoire for at-risk infants born on or before 30 June 2024 has been removed, and the aide memoire for at-risk infants born on or after 1 July 2024 has been updated to account for the schedule change in July 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/medical-repatriation-companies-in-the-uk 16:10 Added ‘112 Air Ambulance’ and ‘Medical Travel Companions Ltd’ to the list of providers.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/rural-payments-service-check-for-maintenance-and-downtime 16:08 Added downtime notification for Wednesday 19 August from 6pm to 9pm.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-work-with-uk-defence-innovation-ukdi 16:06 Updated the wording underneath – Guidance for international innovators

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/diplomatic-visa-arrangement-caseworker-guidance 15:52 This guidance has been updated to add India to the Granting entry clearance section.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/colombia 15:51 Removal of information about flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/arbitrators-for-uk-free-trade-agreements-ftas 15:49 Wording around ‘agreed lists’ under bulleted list of links to free trade agreement (FTA) arbitrators amended in ‘List of candidates eligible for appointment as arbitrators for the UK’s FTAs’ attachment.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia 15:43 EU vessel list for UK waters 2026 and UK vessel list for external waters 2026 updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sl6-6pj-craig-lowe-and-kirsty-lowe-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprrp3822mka001 15:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ne61-4jx-rothley-hall-management-company-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3423maa001 15:42 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/sp5-4jb-peter-barrett-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprup3721mga001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dt6-6eg-rachel-broadway-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprhp3721maa001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tn31-6qy-georgie-wates-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprxp3021mda001 15:41 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-innovation-support-to-operations-cycle-8 15:37 Removed links to old contact UKDI web page.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-updates-on-the-octopus-bloom 15:36 Added link to MMO Fisheries Management Plan Updates page foe the octopus ID cards

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/mmo-fisheries-management-plan-updates 15:30 Species ID cards section added with ID cards for cuttlefish, gurnard, octopus, shark and squid.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-process-for-obtaining-information-about-interests-in-land-under-section-52-of-the-plann 15:16 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-good-design 15:16 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dfe-funding-agreements-and-contracts-2026-to-2027 15:15 Added ‘Contract for services: DWP adult skills fund extension’.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2025-26 15:12 Added 2025-26 capitalisation directions for: Bradford, Enfield, Haringey, Solihull, Stoke-on-Trent, Worcestershire.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2026-27 15:12 Updated page: 2026-27 external assurance reviews added: Barnet, Cheshire, Cumberland, East Sussex, Enfield, Gloucester, Halton, Medway, Peterborough, Shropshire, Wirral, Worcestershire, Worthing. 2025-26 Capitalisation Directions added: Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, Peterborough.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/pension-administrators-member-transfers 15:11 The guidance has been updated to include the conditions that must be met before HMRC can respond to transfer requests by email.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-working-with-public-bodies-in-the-infrastructure-planning-process 15:10 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/approved-cattle-ear-tag-suppliers 15:10 Added new primary and secondary ear tags availability to Hamilton Bros list. For primary eartags Quicktag Maxi and Midi and secondary eartag Quicktag Button.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-changes-to-an-application-after-it-has-been-accepted-for-examination 15:09 Updated on an initial basis to reflect some of the key changes to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. A further detailed review of the Planning Inspectorate’s advice page collection will commence from summer 2026. This review will inform future updates to the advice page collection to fully align content with the amended legal framework. All future updates will be notified here

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/poultry-health-scheme-list-of-members 15:07 Updated the Poultry Health Scheme list of members.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/check-the-statutory-market-values-for-oil 15:01 Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas market values for category 1 crudes for July 2026 have been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/withdraw-funds-from-your-cash-account-for-cds-declarations 14:56 Information that funds can only be paid into a UK-based business or personal bank account has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maritime-ports-and-wharves-location-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:51 Code GBAUBRKLIVTFG for Finsa UK Ltd in Birkenhead has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/external-temporary-storage-facilities-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:48 Code GBAUCVTBHXXGX for XGO Logistics Ltd in Coventry has been added. Code GBAUCLLBHXTOG1 for Toga Freight Services Ltd in Birmingham has been added.Code GBAUIOGDOVCKT for Charles Kendall Freight Limited in Rochester has been added. Code GBAUSWLLHRZSX for SF WM UK Limited in Hounslow has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/location-code-for-airports-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 14:46 Code GBAUBHDBHDBHD for George Best City Airport Belfast in Northern Ireland has been added. Code GBAUARSINVINV for Inverness Airport in Scotland has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 14:41 Updated the DUS protocol for oilseed rape and fodder rape.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/georgia-knowledge-base-profile 14:35 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/eswatini-knowledge-base-profile 14:33 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/france-knowledge-base-profile 14:32 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions 14:27 Added the Certification Officer’s decision in the case of Chandra v University and College Union

News and communications

/government/publications/finland-knowledge-base-profile 14:25 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/mhra-advises-against-the-use-of-rectal-catheters-in-infants 14:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/updating-gb-type-approval-for-passenger-and-goods-vehicles 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/latest-crane-lifts-mark-major-progress-on-sixep-continuity-plant 13:53 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/preston-prison 13:44 Official visiting times updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser 13:37 Updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/claim-back-an-import-security-deposit-or-guarantee 13:33 The section ‘When to claim’ has been updated with the correct contact details for HMRC’s National Temporary Admission team.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes 13:31 Applications are now open for Round 13 of the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/requests-for-opinions-2026 13:08 Final opinion 10/26 added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/ai-to-slash-101-wait-times-and-free-vital-police-time 12:53 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/pr2-5nq-veolia-es-cleanaway-uk-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprbu5500icv010 12:52 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/crime-processing-dates 12:37 All Crime updated

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-processing-dates 12:33 All Civil Updated

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fiji-knowledge-base-profile 12:26 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/estonia-knowledge-base-profile 12:13 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/application-for-a-public-hearing-in-the-case-of-ronald-evans 12:03 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ethiopia-knowledge-base-profile 11:58 This Knowledge base profile has been updated in the Names section to show when HM Passport Office will add an observation to the British passport referencing the name shown in the customer’s foreign passport.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mgn-718-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr 11:58 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/min-729-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr 11:58 MIN 729 has been replaced by MGN 718.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/find-an-accredited-explosives-detection-dog-team 11:50 The list of accredited explosives detection dog teams has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/warning-as-investors-lose-hundreds-of-thousands-of-pounds-to-ponzi-style-crypto-scheme 11:48 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 11:27 NPA 26/15 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2345 – Aircrew Fatigue Management. This NPA closes for comments on 28 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 11:26 NPA 26/15 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2345 – Aircrew Fatigue Management. This NPA closes for comments on 28 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/white-clawed-crayfish-licence-to-catch-them-to-carry-out-maintenance 11:05 The registration form to catch and relocate white-clawed crayfish to maintain water bodies has been replaced with a new online form.The Report your actions (LR23) form has also been replaced with a new online form, alongside details of the information needed to complete it.The date to report any actions taken under this licence has also changed. You must now report your action between 1 and 31 October each year, even if you’ve taken no action or did not find the target species.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/how-to-treat-irreplaceable-habitat-for-biodiversity-net-gain 11:00 This update adds information about irreplaceable habitat that is relevant to nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) from 2 November 2026. Where the guidance differs for developments that require planning permission and NSIPs, we have separated it into specific sections.We have changed the page title to clarify that this guidance only covers irreplaceable habitat in relation to biodiversity net gain. We have clarified that you cannot use statutory biodiversity credits to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat. We have also clarified what an irreplaceable habitat is and when you need consent for enhancement works.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/internal-temporary-storage-facilities-itsfs-codes-for-data-element-523-of-the-customs-declaration-service 10:58 Code GBAULHRLHREUB for EUROBIP Limited in Hounslow has been removed.Code GBAUIPSFXTWAT for the Ministry of Defence in Ipswich has been added.Code GBAUBELBFSZQS for Ping Handling Ltd at Belfast International Airport has been added.Code GBAULCNIMMCON for the Ministry of Defence in Lincoln has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bd2-1as-aire-valley-gas-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprtp3129lta001 10:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/usa 10:29 Updated information about US Hurricane season predictions (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hmcts-third-party-courts-and-tribunals-data-licence 10:27 Added link to publishing policy

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/second-registration-window-now-open-for-tax-advisers 10:25 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system-letter-to-local-authority-leaders-and-mayors 10:19 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system-letter-to-stakeholders 10:18 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/help-with-common-risks-in-transfer-pricing-approaches-gfc7 10:17 Information about the ‘Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility’ has been added to section ‘What to do if you have made an error’ within ‘Further information – next steps, further questions, webinar, legislation and guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/better-wifi-on-remote-trains-and-access-to-cutting-edge-tech-for-british-farmers-through-13-million-boost-to-drive-next-gen-satellite-communications 10:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/nr15-2ql-christopher-sargent-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3138fmv003 10:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-to-the-agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board 10:08 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/storm-overflow-assessment-framework-2025 10:00 The SOAF guidance has been updated to incorporate changes following the initial implementation of the guidance to improve clarity and consistency in its use. Updates include clarification on how spill data should be used when calculating the Valid Year Average (VYA), including how years with incomplete EDM data are treated and when a VYA reset may be applied following improvements. Updated the stage 2 water quality impact assessment for the UWWTR SOAF process and flowchart. Added a new appendix defining Population Equivalent and provided further clarification on the BTKNEEC cost-benefit assessment guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/gas-system-in-transition-security-of-supply 10:00 Published the interim response to this consultation.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/cma-publishes-latest-monitoring-update-on-road-fuel-market 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/official-injury-claim-advisory-group-minutes 09:45 Added meeting minutes for 30 April 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 09:44 River Thames: river conditions updated for Tuesday 18 August 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/founder-of-liverpools-signature-empire-banned-as-director-after-investors-lost-48-million-through-connected-company 09:39 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/rsh-adds-rentplus-homes-limited-to-gradings-under-review-list 09:33 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/gradings-under-review-list 09:30 Rentplus Homes Limited added to the Gradings Under Review list.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide 09:30 Added new Chapter G4: The lower and higher rates of the LCWRA element and the severe conditions criteria, and revised the ADM summary of changes.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/child-maintenance-decision-makers-guide 09:30 ‘Vol 1 Chapters 3-16 The Basic Principles’ and ‘ Summary of Changes from Dec 2021’ updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-sanctions-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated the Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology. Added information on Failure to Attend (FTA) reasons in Section 5, Sanction decision statistics. The latest sanctions statistics were published on 18 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology 09:30 Updated the guidance on immigration status and nationality statistics.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/mandatory-tax-adviser-registration-communications-resources 09:30 Page updated because mandatory registration has been introduced for tax advisers who are paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/prime-minister-supports-west-midlands-to-take-public-control-of-local-bus-network 09:26 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/mhra-sets-out-position-on-regulation-of-microbiome-based-medicinal-products 09:17 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/uk-position-paper-on-microbiome-based-medicinal-products-mbmps 09:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-and-rail-carriers-and-routes 08:59 Updated the list of airlines and airports you can use for pet travel.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/italy-list-of-english-speaking-notaries 08:59 The list of notaries in Italy has been reviewed and updated. Contact details and availability information have been amended where necessary, and entries that are no longer valid have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/travel-with-assistance-dogs-transport-companies-and-routes 08:58 Updated the list of airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/greece-medical-facilities 08:54 Providers list updated.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/simple-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:39 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/self-assessment-payment-plan-service-availability-and-issues 08:35 Planned downtime from 5:45pm to 8:45pm on Saturday 22 August 2026 has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/help-with-common-risks-in-transfer-pricing-approaches-gfc7 08:16 Information about the ‘Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility’ has been added to section ‘What to do if you have been an error’ within ‘Further information – next steps, further questions, webinar, legislation and guidance’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/niger-lawyers 07:05 To change telephone numbers and address in the Feedback section to the below:From 234 (1) 277 0780/0781/0782 / +44 20 7008 5000 to +234 (0) 2012770 780, +234 (0) 2012770 780, +234 (0) 2012770 782, +44 20 7008 5000 FromBritish Embassy NiameyRoute des Ambassades (French Embassy compound)BP:10 660NiameyNigerToBritish Office NiameyRadisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center (Bd. de la République)BP: 10 660NiameyNigerhas context menu

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-element-23-documents-and-other-reference-codes-union-of-the-customs-declaration-service-cds 00:15 Document code Y149 has been added and document code Y863 has been updated to Appendix 5A Union.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/charities-face-increasingly-complex-attacks-warns-regulator 00:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/lanarkshire-ai-growth-zone-secures-300-million-investment-as-dell-establishes-scottish-base 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-08-17

/government/news/free-bus-travel-247-for-disabled-people-as-prime-minister-takes-further-action-to-ease-cost-of-living 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/order-certified-copies-and-certificates-from-companies-house 17:13 The message about being unable to process requests for company certificates until further notice has been removed. The issue has been resolved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-explanatory-memorandum-updated-17-august-2026 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/slough-borough-council-managing-director-commissioner-appointment-letter 17:10 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-and-lebanon-sign-mou-to-strengthen-security-co-operation 17:07 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mental-health-and-wellbeing-abroad 17:00 Whole guide updated with the latest advice and information.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/warcop-access-times 16:43 Added ‘Warcop public access 2027’ and removed historic versions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/guidance-for-civil-servants-how-to-move-jobs-between-departments-and-agencies 16:37 Moved the list of departments who use the digital Employee Transfer Service onto its own page. With over 40 departments listed, the bulleted list was becoming long and hiding the content beneath it.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pfas-plan 16:30 The last 2 columns in the Action Table for Actions 2.16, 2.17 and 2.18 have been updated.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/form-bota-guidance 16:23 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address on form B1 with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-2026 16:20 Figures added for dates provided for July and September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/holocaust-memorial-and-learning-centre-updated-planning-application-documents 16:01 Updated paragraph 2 to reflect ministerial changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/thanckes-fuel-jetty-project 15:59 Removed ‘Project Timescales’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase 15:52 Updates to the Procurement Oversight Guidance to reflect structural changes within organisations. The Guidance is also updated to clarify the statutory boundaries of oversight powers and formal consent requirements for devolved administrations, as well as additional wording changes for consistency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-reference-table 15:52 NPA 26/12, NPA 26/13 and NPA 26/14 have been published proposing amendments to RA 2101: Aircrew Qualifications, RA 2305: Supervision of Flying and RA 2375: Qualification, Approval and Use of Aircrew Training Devices. These NPAs close for comments on 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/form-rs1-guidance 15:51 Replaced the nationality enquiries email address with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-of-proposed-amendments-npa-2014-documents 15:50 NPA 26/12, NPA 26/13 and NPA 26/14 have been published proposing amendments to RA 2101: Aircrew Qualifications, RA 2305: Supervision of Flying and RA 2375: Qualification, Approval and Use of Aircrew Training Devices. These NPAs close for comments on 27 September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/papua-new-guinea 15:35 Updated information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/management-of-counter-corruption 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method 15:24 The section ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – research on Self Assessment changes’ has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/special-educational-needs-survey 15:18 Removed 2026 survey deadline dates, as these have now passed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/special-educational-needs-person-level-survey-2026-guide 15:18 Updated description of mediations and tribunals in ‘Special educational needs survey 2027: guide’, and removed ‘Special educational needs survey 2026: guide’.

Guidance and regulation