UK Government advice update diffs

2026-07-31

/government/publications/privacy-notice-for-cabinet-office-digital-advertising 12:56 Updated the following documents with the latest versions:Privacy notice for Cabinet Office digital advertising,Roles of third-party vendors currently used to deliver digital advertising for the Cabinet Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/civil-penalties-for-contraventions-of-customs-law-customs-notice-301 12:22 The ‘Exceptions’ section has been updated to clarify when HMRC may issue a penalty notice for a first contravention.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/summer-bus-fare-offer 12:13 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/shared-ownership-guidance-for-lenders-landlords-and-conveyancers 12:06 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/joint-shared-ownership-guidance 12:06 A link to updated Shared Ownership guidance has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/rewiring-the-state-cabinet-statement 12:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/foot-and-mouth-disease-latest-situation 11:47 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/easy-read-universal-credit 11:45 Updated the English and Welsh versions of the following easy read guides: ‘Introduction to Universal Credit’, ‘Who can claim Universal Credit’, ‘Before you apply for Universal Credit’, and ‘How to apply for Universal Credit’.The new versions are dated July 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/liquid-explosive-detection-systems-leds-for-aviation-security 11:32 Expired liquid explosive detection system approvals have been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation 11:29 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/known-supply-problems-with-animal-medicines 11:24 Updated entry for Poulvac NDW (GB: 42058/5203) Out of stock in Great Britain until September 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 11:23 New restriction notice for Maidenhead Rowing Club Regatta (Sat 8 Aug 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/maidenhead-rowing-club-regatta-2026-river-restriction-notice 11:23 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/temporary-waste-temperature-exchange-equipment-wtee-storage-due-to-national-treatment-capacity-constraints-rps-375 11:13 The date by which WTEE can be stored under this RPS, and the review date has been extended to 1 April 2027. The conditions for use of the RPS has been updated to include separate requirements for local authorities, along with minimum separation distances for inside and outside storage for all users of the RPS. The RPS now allows operators to use alternative measures where a specific separation distance or sealed drainage measure is not achievable on site where they will provide the same level of environmental protection. The ‘Things to note’ section has been updated to include a definition of ‘Sealed drainage system’ and guidance on appropriate use of fire hydrants.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/family-resources-survey-data-on-stat-xplore-user-guide 11:11 Updated the Family Resources Survey (FRS) Stat-Xplore User Guide to reflect the release of the 2024 to 2025 FRS data.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/schedule-14-decisions-in-2023 11:05 ROW/3362618 Wiltshire CouncilROW/3377422 Northumberland County CouncilROW/3377484 Warwickshire County CouncilROW/3377654 & ROW/3377656 North Yorkshire County CouncilROW/3378188 Devon County CouncilROW/3378226 and ROW/S14D/10003 Cambridgeshire County CouncilROW/S14D/10001 Shropshire CouncilROW/S14D/10002 Nottinghamshire County CouncilROW/S14D/10005, ROW/S14D/10007, ROW/S14D/10008 and ROW/S14D/10009 Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bulgaria-knowledge-base-profile 11:04 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/brazil-knowledge-base-profile 11:01 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/uk-partners-with-malaysia-on-mangrove-restoration-research 10:56 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/uk-adopts-updated-khmer-translation-of-its-name 10:56 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan 10:55 Addition of information about Urban Resilience exercises in different parts of the island during August 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page’).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bbq-food-safety 10:53 Broken links fixed throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-switzerland 10:47 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/circular-0112026-annexes-f-u-and-da-police-regulations-2003 10:47 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/the-national-gonorrhoea-vaccination-programme-using-4cmenb-vaccine-frequently-asked-questions 10:44 Updated with latest information.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/pensions-and-insurance-tracing-and-letter-forwarding-service 10:41 Updated ‘Bulk Letter Forwarding service: guidance’ to add a link to the DML1000 form.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:40 River Thames: current conditions updated for Friday 31 July 2026.No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/get-started-with-the-recruitment-apis-as-an-employer 10:37 Added a new section called “Privacy and data protection”.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/yemen 10:35 Latest information about regional risks including the Yemen-Saudi border and threats from the Houthis (see ‘Regional tensions’ on ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/voluntary-code-of-good-practice-for-prize-draw-operators 10:34 The following Operator Signatory has been removed: Dream Finders Competitions.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/applications-and-complaints 10:34 News Article.

News and communications

/guidance/clinical-trials-for-medicines-mhra-phase-i-accreditation-scheme 10:31 Updated List of Phase 1 accreditations.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/moving-licensed-goods-into-or-out-of-northern-ireland 10:27 Removed information explaining that declarations will be rejected and that a Movement Reference Number (MRN) will not be issued if the conditions are not met.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/cw11-2tw-william-beech-skip-hire-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprep3993mxv004 10:16 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/support-for-learners-undertaking-an-apprenticeship-or-an-apprenticeship-unit-with-learning-difficulties-and-disabilities 10:08 Updated ‘Support for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities’ to reflect changes in claiming reasonable adjustment costs for apprenticeship units.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appealing-a-forestry-restocking-notice 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/appealing-a-forestry-enforcement-notice 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/reference-committee-hearings-what-happens-to-your-appeal 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/how-to-appeal-a-decision-by-the-forestry-commission 10:00 The guidance ‘Appeal against a restocking or enforcement notice’ has moved to another page. Updated form 6a and 9.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202618-f680-licence-applicants-to-use-lite-instead-of-spire 10:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/consultations/digital-economy-act-2017-consultation-regarding-proposed-changes-to-research-accreditation-criteria 10:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/appointment-of-the-bishop-of-leeds-31-july-2026 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/gemma-stevenson-appointed-as-hmtc-for-middle-east-pakistan 10:00 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-terms-and-conditions-and-contract-guidance 09:51 Added section on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/tree-production-innovation-fund 09:50 TPIF has now closed for new applications.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/arrested-or-in-prison-in-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines 09:48 First published.

Guidance and regulation

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/china-ip-newsletter 09:36 Updated UK-China IP newsletter July2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/durham-prison 09:32 Extended family day moved from 13 Aug to 27 Aug.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/community-and-engagement-survey-202526 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/assessed-education-limited-trading-as-assessu 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/care-continuity-between-midwifery-and-health-visiting-services 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/supporting-public-health-maternity-and-babies 09:30 Removed ‘Care continuity between midwifery and health visiting services: principles for practice’ – see the call-out box on the page for the link to the updated guidance.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/suffolk-county-council-surrenders-ofqual-recognition 09:30 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/statistics/deaths-registered-in-northern-ireland-week-ending-24-july-2026 09:30 First published.

COVID-19

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 09:19 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/recognised-stock-exchanges-section-1005-income-tax-act-2007 09:17 The Irish Stock Exchange information has been amended to include the Euronext Access Dublin market.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 09:17 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/court-fines-lincolnshire-cousins-following-waste-crime-probe 09:12 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/funding-and-costs-assessment-for-civil-and-crime-matters 09:06 Updated Criminal Bills Assessment Manual published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/standard-crime-contract-2025 09:05 An update made to the Crime Supervisor Requirements & Guidance – Crime Contract 2025.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applicant-guidance-government-skills-college-of-experts 09:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-lock-keeper-service 09:00 River Thames: lock keeper service rota updated for Monday 3 to Sunday 9 August 2026.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-of-interim-chair-for-gov-facility-services-limited 09:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/grading-and-admissions-data-for-england-grade-framework 08:52 Updated user guide to reflect the third release of the GRADE data set with added years 2023 to 2024

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/training-aide-memoire-for-aggregator-onboarding 08:45 Broken links fixed throughout.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/oil-and-gas-decommissioning-of-offshore-installations-and-pipelines 08:34 DP for consultation

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-pillar-2-top-up-taxes-service-availability-and-issues 08:21 A service issue about ongoing changes to the information returns service has been removed.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/preston-prison 00:01 New booking email for official video visits, VCC.Preston@justice.gov.uk (from Monday 3 August).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ukri-endorsement-employing-or-hosting-institutions-global-talent-visa 00:01 Added new organisations to the UKRI list of approved research organisations.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/millions-reminded-to-get-150-off-energy-bills-this-winter 00:01 First published.

News and communications

2026-07-30

/government/news/pm-hands-mayors-share-of-income-tax-to-make-lives-better-in-every-postcode 22:30 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 17:30 Whitchurch Lock closed until further notice for repairs.

Guidance and regulation

/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago 16:58 New information about outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/statement-situation-in-the-west-bank 16:55 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/government/publications/immigration-rules-archive-1-july-2026-to-29-july-2026 16:51 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bosnia-and-herzegovina-knowledge-base-profile 16:46 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/gender-recognition-certificate-list-of-medical-practitioners-in-gender-dysphoria 16:44 Added Dr Eileen Wood to listing for the Northamptonshire Gender Identity Clinic in Daventry, East Midlands.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-the-west-of-england 16:42 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the west of England release 5970

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/applications-and-decisions-for-london-and-the-south-east-of-england 16:42 Goods vehicle applications and decisions for London and the south east of England release 4480

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-the-west-of-england 16:42 PSV notices and proceedings for the west of England release 3075

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notices-and-proceedings-for-wales 16:42 PSV notices and proceedings for Wales release 2576

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/when-you-need-to-verify-your-identity-for-companies-house 16:40 Added text to explain you do not need to complete identity verification for a PSC who has died. The PSC should remain on the Companies House register until a grant of probate or letters of administration have been received.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/people-with-significant-control-pscs 16:39 Added text to explain you do not need to complete identity verification for a PSC who has died. The PSC should remain on the Companies House register until a grant of probate or letters of administration have been received.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/preston-guidance-june-2026 16:37 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/called-in-decision-land-surrounding-ebbsfleet-united-football-club-stonebridge-road-northfleet-ref-3360355-30-july-2026 16:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/upper-tribunal-tax-and-chancery-register-of-cases 16:30 Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) register of cases updated for 30 July 2026

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 16:26 New restriction notice for Blakes Lock Repairs (Thurs 30 July until further notice).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/blakes-lock-repairs-2026-river-restriction-notice 16:21 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/report-receipt-of-waste-choose-a-software-provider 16:00 The list of compatible software providers has been updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/30-july-2026-connect-to-work-programme-business-case-2-summary 16:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/state-and-guest-of-government-visits-july-2023-to-december-2024 16:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/standards-for-official-statistics-published-by-the-department-for-education 16:00 Added ‘DfE statistical confidentiality policy and data management approach’, which replaces ‘Statistical policy statement on confidentiality’, ‘Statement of administrative sources’ and ‘statement of administrative sources: annex’. Also added ‘DfE public involvement and engagement strategy’, which replaces the ‘Statistical policy statement on user engagement’. Added ‘DfE statistical revisions and corrections’, which replaces ‘Statistical policy statement on revisions’. Also added ‘DfE release practice policy for official statistics’ and ‘DfE statement of compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics’. Removed ‘School census: data quality and processing’. Also removed ‘Performance tables attainment data: statement of administrative sources’ and ‘Performance tables: user survey and feedback’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fcdo-workforce-management-information-june-2026 16:00 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/government/publications/independent-hs2-commissioner-report-2 15:42 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/comply-with-the-energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-esos-phase-3 15:39 The ESOS guidance has been updated and split into 2 separate documents for phase 3 and phase 4. The remaining deadline for phase 3 is to submit the second progress update report by 5 December 2026. The phase 4 guidance provides information on the qualification, compliance and notification requirements for the fourth compliance period. It reflects the changes in the most recent amendment in the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations 2014, as amended 2026. A link to the new phase 4 guidance has been added to the publication page.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-investment 15:38 The Privacy Notice has been updated – please see section 9.1 of the notice for details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/prison-retail-service-policy-framework 15:35 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/comply-with-the-energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-esos-phase-4 15:31 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations 15:30 Map updated, DRC case numbers removed.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-7-2026-changes-to-the-vat-capital-goods-scheme 15:29 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/gu16-6hy-persimmon-homes-limited-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprwp3924mra001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hr2-9nx-dr-antony-pidduck-and-mrs-valerie-pidduck-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprvp3626mva001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/hu17-5pt-leven-services-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3827laa001 15:20 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/speeches/report-by-the-head-of-osce-mission-to-serbia-uk-statement-july-2026 15:16 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

News and communications

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 15:15 New restriction notice for Tenfoot Footbridge Repairs (Mon 3 – Mon 10 Aug 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/sign-in-to-your-payment-provider-account-for-tax-free-childcare 15:15 Information on what to do if you have not already signed up to Tax-Free Childcare has been added.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/major-84bn-investment-advances-uk-nuclear-deterrent-and-backs-british-industry 15:15 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/tenfoot-footbridge-repairs-2026-river-restriction-notice 15:11 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-partnership-agreement-on-asylum-seeker-health-in-england 15:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80884570001000 14:55 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-80836600001000 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80828490 14:54 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80809290 14:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-80817570 14:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/objecting-to-other-peoples-trade-marks-and-the-legal-costs 14:48 Timeframes, volumes, and appeals section updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/trade-marks-and-designs-hearing-diaries 14:45 Main and Procedural hearing diaries updated.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/correction-to-the-designs-register-under-section-21-numbers-starting-8088950 14:43 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/official-veterinary-surgeon-ovs-notes 14:43 Added OVS note 2026/37: Clarification on GBHC092X processed petfood (other than canned).

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/dus-protocols-for-testing-plant-varieties 14:40 Updated the DUS protocols for barley, field beans, fodder kale, oats and wheat.

Brexit

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/police-misconduct-processes-to-be-reviewed 14:34 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation 14:34 Updated the total number of cases section. Also added new updates for 29 July 2026 to the latest updates section and amended the 23 July 2026 update.

News and communications

/government/publications/tregantle-firing-notice 14:33 Amended Tregantle August firing times.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/multi-agency-crackdown-on-waste-crime-across-east-lancashire 14:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-4-courses 14:28 DAO Level 4 Award in the Management of Postal and Courier Services deleted, DAO Level 4 Certificate in Administration Management deleted

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/nhs-and-industry-join-forces-on-next-generation-of-hospitals 14:13 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-students 14:08 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers 14:08 Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/apply-for-the-england-woodland-creation-offer 14:04 If you have applied to EWCO, you will now receive emails from the address: grantdelivery@forestrycommission.gov.uk.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/notify-the-defence-accident-investigation-branch 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bovine-tb-summary-of-badger-control-monitoring-during-2025 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/bovine-tb-summary-of-supplementary-badger-control-monitoring-during-2025 14:00 First published.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/bovine-tb-government-badger-control-costs 14:00 Added the 2025 badger control costs report.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/publications/end-to-end-review-of-the-police-accountability-system 14:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/national-measles-guidelines 14:00 Updated guidance to version 8, see the guide’s Document history for details.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-5-courses 13:58 DAO Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management and Logistics Operations – deleted

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/co7-7se-graham-wood-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprsp3326mga001 13:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/data-protection-caseworker-guidance 13:53 ‘Data we must protect and how to do it’: section updated to tell examiners to delete their browser history every night to prevent customer information being saved.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/tf8-7bu-home-farm-and-livery-ltd-environmental-permit-application-advertisement-eprjp3624mpa001 13:53 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/asylum-accommodation-at-military-sites-factsheets 13:49 MoD Barnham factsheet: added information about the planning route being used for the proposed asylum accommodation.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-3-courses 13:47 DAO Level 3 Award in Defence Guarding and Security – deleted, DAO Level 3 Award in Human Resource Practice – deleted, DAO Level 3 Award in Logistics Operations – deleted, DAO Level 3 Award in Ships Crane Pedestal Operators -deleted, DAO Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering) – deleted, DAO Level 3 Diploma in Stock Control and Accounting – deleted

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dao-qualification-handbooks-level-2-courses 13:43 DAO Level 2 Certificate in Human Resource Practice – deleted

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/epr-for-packaging-list-of-registered-and-accredited-reprocessors-and-exporters 13:34 Updated the public register.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/dispatch-of-exam-scripts-yellow-label-service 13:30 In the ‘Dispatch of exam scripts guide’: Removed information about temporary arrangements which were in place from April to July 2026. Added instructions for booking ad hoc collections on the Parcelforce website. Updated the guidance on packaging exam scripts and managing collections.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/competition-innovation-support-to-operations-cycle-8 13:28 Updated RAR number

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-crown-prince-of-bahrain-30-july-2026 13:23 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/pm-call-with-the-sultan-of-oman-30-july-2026 13:22 First published.

News and communications

/business-finance-support/the-fse-group 13:18 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/nigeria-list-of-medical-facilitiespractitioners 13:15 We have included few branches of Saint Nicholas Hospital, we have removed Regina Caeli and Ifebi Hospital. And we have updated contact details for Childcare and Wellness Clinic.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:05 Updated list of ceased and suspended ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/list-of-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps 13:04 Updated list of ACSPs.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/agreement-holders-guide-capital-grants-higher-tier-capital-grants-and-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2026 12:49 Amended timeframe to accept or reject an agreement offer in section 4.7 from 20 working days to 30 calendar days.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/capital-grants-2026 12:49 Updates to provide additional guidance once the offer is open. Added a callout box at the start of the Applicant’s guide explaining the purpose of the Applicant’s guide and the Agreement holder’s guide, with a link to agreement holder’s guide. Added extra information to section 5 ‘How to apply’ to assist customers to make an application in the Rural Payments service.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-privacy-notice 12:49 Changes are primarily in section 1 Purpose for Processing and section 6 How Long We Keep Your Personal Data, with a few other formatting points corrected for consistency.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/higher-tier-capital-grants-2026 12:49 Amended timeframe to accept or reject an agreement offer in section 4.7 from 20 working days to 30 calendar days.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/exceptional-financial-support-for-local-authorities-for-2026-27 12:43 Added CIPFA local government finance reviews for Hillingdon Council and Somerset Council.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/funding-for-farmers 12:36 Added opening date for Capital Grants 2026 offer.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/public-sector-leadership-development 12:35 Updated details of events

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/invitation-to-an-iiac-meeting-on-22-october-2026 12:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/mers-cov-self-isolating-awaiting-mers-cov-test-result 12:25 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/safety-guidelines-for-magnetic-resonance-imaging-equipment-in-clinical-use 12:13 This fifth edition of the MHRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use has been rewritten with input from the following multiprofessional organisations: the British Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), the Society of Radiographers (SoR), the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), the British Association of Magnetic Resonance Radiographers (BAMRR), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCA), as well as other international experts in MR safety.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-how-to-be-an-approved-exporter 12:04 Start button and link added to the new online application form, along with information on what to have ready before applying and how to pay the application fee.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-reuse-and-treatment 12:00 Start button and link added to the new online application form, along with information on what to have ready before applying and how to pay the application fee.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/local-government-pension-scheme-administering-authorities-local-government-reorganisation 12:00 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/overseas-business-risk-turkey 11:53 This guidance has been updated throughout.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/appointment-made-to-the-marine-management-organisation-board 11:51 First published.

News and communications

/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan 11:36 Addition of information about UK Government support (see ‘Do not travel to Afghanistan’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/legionnaires-disease-national-surveillance-scheme 11:35 Reporting form updated to match wording with International Health Regulations

COVID-19

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/july-2026-newsletter-now-available 11:35 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/gilt-edged-securities-exempt-from-capital-gains-tax 11:34 The list of ‘Stocks and bonds charged on the National Loans Fund’ has been updated with 11 new entries.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/vmd-inspectors-to-deliver-introductory-veterinary-wholesale-qualified-person-training-course 11:30 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/iaa-newsletter-july-2026 11:28 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/apprenticeship-success-for-gov-facilities-services-ltd 11:21 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/marshall-aid-commemoration-commission-accounts-2025-to-2026 11:20 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-terms-commonly-used-in-the-process 11:19 Welsh wording added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/marshall-aid-commemoration-commission-72nd-annual-report-year-ending-september-2025 11:16 First published.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/ministry-of-defence-policies-to-tackle-unacceptable-behaviour 11:14 Updated: contact details under ‘Reporting’.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/exemption-for-rail-replacement-coach-services-from-the-accessible-information-regulations 11:06 The Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) (Prescribed Operator Exemptions and Modifications) (Unplanned Rail Replacement) Regulations 2026 come into force on 1 August 2026.

Policy papers and consultations

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-examples-of-documents-produced-in-the-planning-act-2008-process 11:05 Welsh note added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/toponymic-guidelines 11:03 Latest edition of Gaelic names policy changed from 2015 to 2024.

Guidance and regulation

/government/calls-for-evidence/variations-in-sex-characteristics-call-for-evidence 11:00 Added 6 attachments to the outcome section, including the main analysis report in English and Welsh and annexes A, B and C.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/news/can-you-spot-the-sniper-mod-challenges-public-to-see-hidden-danger-in-military-training-area 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/news/sharp-rise-in-cyclospora-infections-linked-to-mexico-travel 11:00 First published.

News and communications

/government/publications/sps-agreement-preparing-your-business 10:48 Added a link to the summary of findings from the call for information, in the ‘SPS agreement: preparing your business’ document.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/fisheries-management-plans-policy-information 10:47 Updated the section on devolved government FMPs.

Policy papers and consultations

/government/speeches/russias-history-of-disregarding-the-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity-of-its-neighbours-uk-statement-to-the-osce 10:45 First published.

News and communications

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-good-design 10:43 Welsh note added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/academies-land-and-buildings-collection-tool 10:43 Information will not be collected via the LBCT in autumn 2026. Further updates will be provided by the end of the calendar year.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/thousands-of-patients-to-benefit-from-new-daily-pill-for-serious-heart-condition-following-co-ordinated-mhra-and-nice-decisions 10:42 First published.

News and communications

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-technical-advice-page-for-scoping-solar-development 10:41 Welsh note added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-commitments-register 10:40 Welsh note added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-eia-notification-and-consultation 10:38 Welsh note added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-water-framework-directive 10:37 Welsh note added

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/bats-licence-to-interfere-with-bat-roosts-cl21 10:37 Added new information on how Natural England is phasing out the CL21 licence. The CL21 is being closed as we transition to the CL47 Bat Earned Recognition Licence.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-habitats-regulations-assessments 10:36 Welsh note added

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions 10:35 River Thames: river conditions updated for Thursday 30 July 2026. No stream warning changes.

Guidance and regulation

/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures 10:34 Temporary closure added for Osney Lock Tree Works (Thurs 30 July 2026).

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/clarifying-information-imports-of-live-animals-iin-gen5 10:34 We’ve added a clarification regarding AH/T136A Territory requirements to to GBHC 655 EQU-X.

Guidance and regulation

/government/publications/osney-lock-tree-works-2026-river-closure-notice 10:33 First published.

Guidance and regulation

/government/news/aircraft-manufacturer-breached-strategic-export-controls 10:29 First published.

News and communications

/government/consultations/oversight-and-funding-of-youth-justice-services 10:28 Supporting images added to HTML

Policy papers and consultations