Whitehall Yesterday

Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans.

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new plans announced today.

Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day 2026.

A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology.

A bolder approach to space strategy will see £500 million allocated to national programmes to back high-growth technologies and help British companies scale and compete on the international stage.

Trade restrictions brought in after Phytophthora pluvialis finding to be lifted in seven counties across England

From 1 April 2026 the cost for applying for an SIA licence for any sector will be £204, as the temporary £20 rebate scheme comes to an end.

Provisional number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest weeks.

Quarterly statistics including numbers of claims with entitlement, new claim registrations, decisions and awards made.

We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the CfD contract that need to be made to implement CIB reforms, and also on hybrid metering, ahead of Allocation Round 8.

Data on the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants, the overpayments recovered and amounts written off.

This statistical release presents information on waiting times for admission for inpatient or day case treatment in Northern Ireland.

Presents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a first consultant-led outpatient appointment and a first integrated clinical assessment and treatment services (ICATS) appointment.

Gram-negative, MRSA and MSSA bacteraemia and C. difficile infections by prior trust exposure and NHS organisation.

Added: Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR supplementary memorandum: 20 March 2026.

Experimental dataset providing a breakdown of exports and imports of UK trade in goods by industry, country and commodity on a balance of payments basis. Data are subject to disclosure control.

A research evaluation article comparing the accuracy of the admin-based population estimates (ABPEs) without Census 2021 data and mid-year population estimates (MYEs) for England and Wales.

Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for February 2026.

UK government response to the recommendations and report made by the House of Lords Select Committee on home-based working.

Demographic, socioeconomic and visitor data for towns in England and Wales, and analysis of outcomes using a categorisation based on deprivation, job density, relative access and town size.

The Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Enhanced Dataset (SCCI 2026) is a repository for individual level data collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.

Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England. It also reports on households in temporary accommodation.

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at Space-Comm Expo 2026 on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Product Safety Report for Glow & Lovely Hydraglow Rose Enrich Serum Cream 50g presenting a serious chemical risk.

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Board has appointed Elysia McCaffrey as its next Chief Executive Officer.

Mouse-sized robot developed by UKAEA and CERN to inspect Large Hadron Collider, highlighting the power of international collaboration.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Loder as chief inspector.

Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026 (estimated).

HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Low Newton Prison and Young Offender Institute in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.

The Planning Inspectorate issued eight ad hoc statistical releases from March 2020 to December 2020, one in December 2022, one in March 2026, one in June 2026, one in July 2026 and one in September 2026

Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

The MOD is reminding the public to follow safe access rules when visiting military training areas, to keep everyone safe and avoid disrupting training.

The Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Enhanced Dataset (SCCI 2026) is a repository for individual level data collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.

Giving employees specialised occupational health advice can help them manage menopause symptoms, get support and work more comfortably.

Product Safety Report for Glow & Lovely Advanced Multi Vitamin Serum in Cream presentign a serious chemical risk.

OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of safety issues with vapes, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.

AMR Senior Policy Advisor working on leading, advising on, and coordinating international and domestic AMR policy in animal health.

Product Safety Report for Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck presenting a risk of fire.

Provisional quarterly results for the third quarter of 2025/26. Northern Ireland planning volumes and processing performance data.

Statistical release, data tables and charts. An Official Statistics Under Development publication covering performance against Ministerial Measures.

Manager training can help organisations support employees experiencing menopause.

How ‘significant influence or control’ should be interpreted for limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

How ‘significant influence or control’ should be interpreted for companies.

How to apply to the United Kingdom Advanced Nuclear Pipeline for advanced nuclear projects.

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, reaffirms the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine while condemning Russia’s escalating actions, including nuclear rhetoric and missile deployments, urging renewed risk reduction measures and calling on Russia and Belarus to return to international compliance to preserve regional security.

This release shows the latest monthly information on the volume of milk used by dairies in the United Kingdom for the production of a range of milk products.

The Topic Consultation provides you with an opportunity to help shape Census 2031 and future population statistics. By sharing your views on what data matters to you and your organisation, you will inform the design of a census that better supports public services and policy decisions.

Product Recall for HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys presenting a risk to health.

Updated the table of key dates

Sir David Bell appointed to lead an independent review into antisemitic incidents in England's schools and colleges with recommendations due Autumn 2026.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom.

RPC's opinion of the options assessment produced by DEFRA for its planned reforms to the environmental compensatory measures for offshore wind.

This report develops experimental estimates of UK intra-firm trade and proposes data improvements.

Updated: Added information for Holbeach Air Weapons Range in May and June.

Harriet Aldridge will move from leading the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) to the Cabinet Office as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Wellcome have funded the MHRA and NICE to focus on clarifying effective regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technology (DMHT).

Updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers.

Criminal Practice Directions 2023 and Index updated.

Example to indicate a potential approach to an assessment of a subsidy or scheme of particular interest.

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed Great British Energy Multi-Year Capitalisation Scheme (the Scheme).

Setting specific internal targets that you can monitor using data gives your organisation clear steps to improve gender representation and equality.

Using structured, skill-based screening can minimise bias and boost diversity in hiring.

Menopause support groups in your organisation can help provide peer support, information and guidance.

Menopause risk assessments can identify workplace adjustments to help support your employees' wellbeing.

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation

At the Government Statistical Service we want your response to this consultation to provide evidence of user need, including community and respondent need, for additional tick boxes within the new ethnicity harmonised standard.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the completed acquisition by Société LDC SA of Green Label Holdings Limited.

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy for the Viking CCUS Development Fund.

Information about Phytophthora pluvialis, including how to report sightings.

Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Updated register of licensed sponsors.

Updated our published list of apprenticeship standards for March 2026.

Updated 'National non-domestic rates for billing authorities: form guidance' with new dates and 'National non-domestic rates claims template for billing authorities (non-year specific)' for this year.

New resources aimed at younger people to raise awareness of safe vapes usage and disposal.

Jobseekers and those starting new jobs encouraged to download the HMRC app for essential job-related information.

Answers to the questions most commonly asked by licence applicants and licence holders about the change to the licence fee.

'Choosing more than one product' has been updated to clarify that you can only use one software product for each separate submission you need to make to HMRC. Section 'How to choose the right software features' has been updated to to confirm if you're VAT registered you should check if your software has HMRC Assist built in to help you with your tax affairs. The details of 3 software suppliers have been removed from the 'Software in development' section.

RAIB has today released its report into a passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway, 24 November 2024.

Government turns to space and AI technology to drive farm growth, development and nature recovery

British companies developing satellite communications technology are to receive £30 million in government funding, Space Minister Liz Lloyd announced today, as the UK looks to secure a larger share of a global market worth £40 billion.

Monday 09 March 2026 update.

Summary note of the fifth meeting of the Financial Inclusion Committee: 23 June 2026, details amended and Financial Inclusion Committee: list of members updated.

Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from GMB.

Additional Monitoring list updated

Understand and engage with the government’s regulation for growth programme, which makes sure that regulation promotes innovation and drives economic growth.

This notice is to inform you of the pigmeat import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown in in Annex 1.

Statistical release, data tables and charts – covering appeal and specialist casework: timeliness of decision making & volume of casework. Also included are the number of Inspectors. This is the expanded quarterly release which includes analysis of S78 appeals in the bulletin and additional tables in the accompanying Excel file.

This notice is to inform you of the Tunisian olive oil import quota. Details of the quota and quantities available are shown at Annex 1.

Guidance on people with signifiant control (PSC) for companies, UK Societas, limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and eligible Scottish partnerships.

Secretary of State meetings related to water.

Advertise parental, carer, and compassionate leave policies widely to ensure all prospective employees know the entitlements they would be eligible for.

Evidence-informed actions to reduce your gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause.

Transparency in pay, promotion, and bonus policies helps ensure everyone understands how decisions are made.

Inclusive job descriptions can attract diverse talent by using neutral language, listing only essential requirements, and highlighting equal opportunities.

Giving all employees clear and actionable advice on how to develop may benefit organisations with low rates of progression and retention for women.

This notice is to inform you of the poultrymeat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

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The economic status of households in the UK and the people living in them, where at least one person is aged 16 to 64 years. Taken from the Labour Force Survey.

Presents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a diagnostic service and diagnostic reporting turnaround times.

Case studies to analyse differences between the admin-based population estimates and the official mid-year population estimates.

The Children and Young People’s survey gathered feedback on hospital care, this report detail’s key themes, good practice, and areas for improvement.

Estimates of household access to green and blue spaces in England.

The individuals who have 24-hour, pre-release access to Ministry of Defence's key Official and Accredited Official Statistics publications.

Planned downtime from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

This notice is to inform you of the milk and milk products import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1.

Decisions by the Secretary of State on energy infrastructure applications.

New restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta course construction (Mon 30 March - Fri 19 June 2026).

Complaint about a UK company regarding alleged breaches of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises brought to the UK National Contact Point.

The Low Pay Commission is inviting submissions to inform its recommendations to the Government on minimum wage rates in 2026 and beyond.

Guidance and information on the UK subsidy control regime.

Updated 'action 38' to 'action 37', where relevant, in the main report of the 2026 rare diseases action plan.

Data on the funds collected by the Compensation Recovery Unit and funds paid to the NHS.

This treaty was presented to Parliament in March 2026.

Updated: - visitor centre opening times - family and friends visiting time slots

Octopus & Shellfish Infographic updated.

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning the proposed Great British Energy Multi-Year Capitalisation Scheme.

Ministry of Defence reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

Information, including a link to a video about the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has been added.

How and when your eggs, site and records might get inspected by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

How and when you can apply zero-rated VAT to exported goods.

The 'Industrial Strategy Sector Definitions List' was updated to reflect the revised SIC-based proxy definition for the Digital and Technologies sector from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Resources for individuals and organisations to use supporting a variety of safety awareness campaigns.

We've updated the section, 'After you have registered'. You do not need to update your kept birds record if the number of birds you keep changes but you still have fewer than 50 birds.

Added new versions of the spending tracker and claim forms.

Transcripts of sentencing remarks from Service Court hearings in the Court Martial.

Updated 'Upcoming hearings'.

Planned downtime from 7pm to 11pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026 has been added.

Check the availability and any issues affecting the check an EORI number service.

Planned downtime from 6pm on Saturday 13 June 2026 to 3am on Sunday 14 June 2026 has been added.

This series brings together all documents relating to access to nature.

Wiggett Construction Ltd has been removed from the list of DPS members.

Added: Delegated powers memorandum: 20 March 2026.

Social and official visits booking lines now open from 9am, Monday to Friday.

River Thames: current conditions updated for Sunday 8 March 2026. Change to Bray reach.

The British Embassy hosted the launch of the 2025 regional GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) analysis, a comprehensive study offering new evidence to better understand the realities facing girls and young women across the country.

Staff numbers and costs for the Department for Education (DfE) group for the financial year 2025 to 2026.

All valid, refused, or revoked Section 19, Section 19 Large and Section 22 Permits issued by the Traffic Commissioners under the Transport Act 1985 within the last 5 years.

Experimental dataset providing a breakdown of UK trade in goods by industry, country and commodity on a balance of payments basis. Data are subject to disclosure control.

View the application submitted by The Candover Pub Company Limited for The Candover Pub, Alresford Road, Basingstoke, RG25 2EJ

View the application submitted by John Handforth for 1, 2 and 3 Aspenshaw Cottages, 1 Aspenshaw, High Peak, SK22 1AU

Size and performance of the egg processing sector in Northern Ireland

Student Loans Company Privacy Notice

Statistical release, data tables and charts. An Official Statistics Under Development publication covering performance against Ministerial Measures.

Statistical release, data tables and charts – covering appeal and specialist casework: timeliness of decision making & volume of casework. Also included are the number of Inspectors. This is the expanded quarterly release which includes analysis of S78 appeals in the bulletin and additional tables in the accompanying Excel file.

The Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Enhanced Dataset (SCCI 2026) is a repository for individual level data collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.

Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England. It also reports on households in temporary accommodation.

Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England. It also reports on households in temporary accommodation.

View the application submitted by Galliford Try Infrastructure Limited for M5 Junction 10, Cheltenham.

It takes 8 to 10 weeks to process and register LPA applications.

Screening Directions

View the application submitted by FCC Environment (UK) Limited for Sutton Courtenay Materials Recycling Facility, Abingdon.

Court listings for the military court centres.

Departmental spend over £25,000: January 2026

This notice sets out how we will use your personal data.

Annual Blue Badge scheme statistics in England.

WEYMOUTH added to Designated ports for UK flagged vessels landing bluefin tuna

Apply for UK National Delegate support for the UK Space Agency Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Call 2: ARTES Only.

'Office for Environmental Protections' was removed from the list of UK regulators.

The schools adjudicator’s variation decision about Five Acres Primary School.

Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Scotland for Lorraine Wade, transport manager and driver Darren Wade

Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner in the South Eastern and Metropolitan area for Excel Scaffold (South East) Ltd

Updated to inform organisations that they are required to submit their final briefing document(s) and questions at the point of requesting Scientific Advice, with this becoming mandatory from September 2026. The supporting document guidance has been expanded to clarify expectations for company positions, scientific justification and alignment with relevant regulatory guidance. Additional information has been added on areas of expertise, including pharmacovigilance, risk minimisation, and the use of real-world data and evidence, as well as the MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue service. Meeting arrangements have also been clarified, including teleconference as the default format, clarification on recording the meeting, and logistics of in-person meetings unless agreed in advance by the Chair.

PSV notices and proceedings for the north west of England release 3219

PSV notices and proceedings for the east of England release 2731

Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the east of England release 5578

Goods vehicle applications and decisions for the north east of England release 6699

Goods vehicle applications and decisions for Wales release 8948

New governor added.

Updated 'Consistent financial reporting 2025 to 2026: validation rules'. Details are available in the version history of the document.

Updated the lead times.

Added: MOD sponsored, current or planned exercise list 16 to 20 March 2026

UK quota management spreadsheets showing uptake of fish catches by each producer organisation against their allocations for the year.

Added: Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 23 to 27 March 2026

Apply online to export horse semen to New Zealand.

Find out about the Office of the Public Guardian's lasting and enduring powers of attorney privacy policy and how we collect and process your data.

Use this service to find and view domestic homicide review documents that are available to the public.

Tells HM Passport Office staff about the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs.

Addition of specific emails for enquiries related to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Membership and minutes for the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) and its expert advisory groups (EAGs).

The air safety management system overview (ASMSO) course has been renamed air safety management system introduction (ASMSI) course.

Social visits booking number updated to 0333 207 2489.

Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.

Directory updated

Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.

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A collection of Defra FOI/EIR releases where information has been partially or fully disclosed.

Added step-by-step guidance on creating an action plan. This includes sections on understanding the issues in your organisation, choosing your actions, writing a supporting narrative, submitting your action plan, and tracking the outcomes of your actions.

Ensure your organisation’s policies align with the needs of employees experiencing menopause by reviewing your policies and procedures.

Flexible working policies can aid work-life balance, especially for people with caring roles. Advertising flexibility can attract a wider, more diverse group of applicants.

Enhance and promote leave policies and flexible working so employees know their entitlements and how to use them.

Personalised workplace adjustments for employees experiencing menopause can support their wellbeing and ability to work.

Structured interviews support fair, objective hiring. Standardised questions and scoring helps reduce bias and promotes equal opportunity.

Actively seeking applications from under-represented groups can ensure a broader range of applicants for all roles.

Automatically considering all eligible employees for promotion gives them the choice to opt-out rather than opt-in.

Providing development programmes, such as mentoring, gives employees a formal channel for advice and support.

Planned downtime from10:30pm on Saturday 2 May 2026 to 1am Sunday 3 May 2026 has been added.

The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.

Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage and dismantling of small boats and barges.

Removed the chemistry section to reflect a major change to the SKE subject package for the remainder of the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Removed the provider Edge Hill, as it is not delivering SKE this academic year.

Removed My Tree Company as they are no longer an Ips typographus authorised processor.

This notice is to inform you of the sugar import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown at Annex 1.

Guidance for egg packers on grading eggs as Class A or Class B in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser

The UK is a world leader and innovator in cultural heritage protection and has taken concrete steps to safeguard some of humanity’s most valued cultural heritage.

Information for academies about how to claim for national non-domestic rates (NNDR).

Guidance to help local authorities and academies account for national non-domestic rates (NNDR)

The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to set out a framework for the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons (HMIP) to work together to perform their independent roles and separate functions as set out in the UK Borders Act 2007 and the Prison Act 1952 and the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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Immigration staff guidance explaining the role and expectations of freelance interpreters when they are engaged to act on behalf of the Home Office.

Find out about Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), what you need to pay and how to appoint an agent or adviser to act on your behalf.

Information relating to the Civil Society Covenant, a new principles-based arrangement for re-setting the relationship between UK Government and civil society.

A Welsh translation has been added.

A short explanation of how public spending was calculated and shown in your tax summary.

Added DWP's cloud computing security policy.

Updated version of DWP Information Management Standard added with correct url.

This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

The Environment Agency has received an application from Viridor Tees Valley Limited for a licence to abstract (take) water.

This notice is to inform you of the cereal import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown at Annex 1.

If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve National Landscapes, National Parks and the Broads.

Index of SAR data providers updated, current to the last full week of March 2026.

Social visits booking telephone number updated. Official visits booking telephone numbers updated.

Section 27 amendments GB2603858 and GB2603859 added.

The Patents Journal special notices are published every Wednesday at 4:30am.

FN added 23 March to 30 March

Schedule 3 Projects Register - updated

SNS Activity Tracker - Updated

Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioners decision for A Johnstone Ltd, transport manager Ian McKnight Gibson, driver Alexander Johnstone and driver Keiran Hyslop

Written confirmation of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for the West of England for Sergejs Ltd and proposed Transport Manager Graham Moreton

Product Recall for Addo Play Limited Paw Patrol Bumper Craft Collection presenting a risk to health.

This circular informs law enforcement agencies, and other relevant public authorities, of certain provisions of the Firearms Regulations 2019 and the Firearms (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2019.

Independent scrutiny of the evidence and analysis supporting the case for why regulation is necessary, listed by government department.

Apply online to export dogs and cats to China.

Information on all academies, free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) open in England, and those in the process of opening.

Apply online to export cats to Australia.

These notices give information about Trader schemes and explain any changes to procedures.

View the application submitted by Andy Pink for Wissahickon Quantocks Head, Taunton, TA4 4DJ

View the application submitted by United Utilities Water Limited for Lostock Close / Chale Close CSO, Lostock Street, Lostock, Miles Platting, M40 7LW

View the application submitted by James Mackey for Ytene way, Bashley Common Road, New Milton, BH25 5SF

View the application submitted by Harvey Farms (Winterbourne) Limited for Manor Farm, Winterbourne Earls, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6HD

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Scolding on 12 February 2026.

Notifications about suspected infectious diseases, collected by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

This page brings together all Command Papers published in the Treaty Series from 2018 onwards.

Ministerial farm visits.

Our weekly newsletter containing actions and information for DfE-funded organisations.

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) and MOD family payment data published under the government's transparency agenda.

Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from Unite the Union.

When the Environment Agency will not require you to get a permit to carry out certain activities that they regulate.

Product Recall for Electric Boot Warmer presenting a risk of fire.

The framework used to ensure egg marketing inspectors (EMIs) meet required standards for professionalism, consistency and compliance with regulations.

Documents relating to workforce management information summary data for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

View the application submitted by Refuels Limited for Hilton Park South, Essington.

Reports on staff numbers and costs for Ofqual – updated monthly.

This page brings together Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) research reports.

Lists all Highways Act inspectors' reports and decision letters.

Confirmation of a trunking order for the A249 Key Street slip road in Kent.

Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference eighth allocation round (AR8).

Passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway, 24 November 2024.

GPC spend over £500: January 2026

Supplying goods and services to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

This series brings together all documents relating to HMT statistical release: UK official holdings of international reserves.

Statistics on the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants, the overpayments recovered and amounts written off.

This collection brings together all documents relating to building materials and components monthly statistics.

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) statistics are published monthly, quarterly and annually.

A list of the roles of those currently granted pre-release access to our key official statistics.

Correspondence relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

Publication date 4 March 2026.

Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner of the North West of England for Adam James Boulton t/a AB Trans and Transport Manager Mr Adam James Boulton

Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for the West of England for Mick Foden Commercials Ltd and former Transport Manager Jaspreet Kang and driver Lena Foden

Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner of the North West of England for James Abbey & Son (Vegetables) Limited

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Make a request to extend the deadline for a PSC to meet identity verification requirements for Companies House if you have already received 2 extensions.

Tell us about exceptional circumstances you want us to consider before we take enforcement action for overdue filings.

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Use this form to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber) against a decision made by a government body or other regulator.

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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Markus on 04 February 2026.

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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 28 December 2025.

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If you are on immigration bail, you should complete a first reporting event form before attending your appointment at your reporting centre.

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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Mrs Justice Heather Williams, Upper Tribunal Judge Stout and Upper Tribunal Judge Butler on 28 January 2026.

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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ovey on 10 February 2026.

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New information that we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw some of our staff and their dependents from Lebanon. Our embassy continues to operate as normal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Management boards and decision-making groups at HM Land Registry.

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Tribunal Procedure Committee makes rules governing the practice and procedure in the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal.

'Removal of information on restrictions and risks of disruption, following Nepal's election on 5 March ('Warnings and insurance' page).'

The British Embassy in Chile maintains and develops relations between the UK and Chile.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with. We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Emily Hobbs joined HM Land Registry in 2026 as HR Director.   Emily has more than 20 years’ experience in the Civil Service, having worked exclusively in human resources roles across government. Prior to joining HM Land Registry, she spent a significant part of her career at the Department for Work and Pensions, as HR Director for DWP Digital and then Director for Capability, where she supported large, operational and customer‑facing services.  Previous roles include HR Director at the Cabinet Office and Head of HR Expert Services at the Department for Transport.  Throughout her career, Emily has focused on workforce strategy, capability, employee relations, leadership and management development, and supporting organisations to deliver change through their people.   Emily’s responsibilities include leading HM Land Registry’s people and HR agenda, strengthening line management capability, and supporting the delivery of organisational priorities through a skilled, inclusive and engaged workforce.

Ceri Smith became Director General, Office for Investment at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade ( BIST ) in July 2026. He was Director General, Office for Investment at the Department for Business and Trade ( DBT ) from February 2023 to July 2026. From April 2021, he was Director General, Strategy and Investment at the Department for International Trade ( DIT ). He joined DIT after 8 years at UK Government Investments where, among other things, he set up the British Business Bank, and led on the government’s shareholder interests in Channel 4, the Land Registry, Homes England and the Ordnance Survey. He was a Non-Executive Director at the British Business Bank and a Non-Executive member of the Homes England Board. Ceri previously spent almost 20 years across a range of economic policy roles in HM Treasury and the Business Department, in Brussels with the Foreign Office and with the DTI’s Small Business Service. Ceri is a former Trustee of the MS Society and spent 15 years as a governor of Camden School for Girls and Acland Burghley School. He is currently a governor of the Motability Foundation.

The advisory board advises on the safety and quality of homeopathic medicines when there's an application for registration, marketing authorisation or licence of right.

Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

The Freight Council is a cross-modal freight forum to drive collaboration between government and the freight sector.

The Family Justice Board is the primary forum for setting direction for the family justice system and overseeing performance.

Corporation Tax and the taxation of intangible assets, remediation of contaminated land, vaccines research relief and tax credits for research & development.

Taxation of rent and other income from UK property. Taxation of overseas property income received by UK residents.

Annabel is currently the Director of Strategy, Development and Analysis in HMCTS. Previously she was Director of Judicial and Legal Services Policy at the Ministry of Justice and has worked at Cabinet Office, leading a review of childcare, and at the Department for Education in a variety of senior roles including leading policy on for school inspection and accountability, leading the spending review for the department, family justice reform and a range of children’s services policies.

Decision-making, executive and managerial bodies for Defra.

New information on returning to the UK ('Warning and Insurance' pages).

Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Louise de Sousa was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia in September 2026. She served previously as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile (2021 to 2026), and Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia (2016 to 2020). Louise, a career diplomat, has also headed the Mediterranean Department in the Europe Directorate, and before that she led the Human Rights and Democracy Department in the FCDO. Her career has focused foreign policy, human rights, democracy, governance, cross-cultural diplomacy, environmental and counternarcotics, and strategic leadership. Louise has been posted to Brasilia as Second Secretary (1993-1996), Maputo as Deputy High Commissioner (2003 to 2006) and Nairobi as Deputy High Commissioner (2007 to 2011). Louise is fluent in Spanish, French and Portuguese. Social media links Follow Louise De Sousa on X . Follow Louise De Sousa on Instagram . Date Role September 2026 Bogotá, His Majesty’s Ambassador 2021 to 2025 Santiago, His Majesty’s Ambassador 2016 to 2020 Tunis, Her Majesty’s Ambassador 2014 to 2016 FCO, Head of EU (Mediterranean) Department 2011 to 2014 FCO, Head of Human Rights & Democracy Department 2007 to 2011 Nairobi, Deputy High Commissioner 2006 to 2007 FCO, Change Manager, Europe Zero-Based Review 2003 to 2006 Maputo, Deputy High Commissioner 2002 to 2003 FCO, Deputy Head of Environment Policy Department 1999 to 2001 FCO, Secretary to the Board of Management 1997 to 1998 FCO, Head of Section, Drugs & International Crime Department 1993 to 1996 Brasilia, Second Secretary (Political & Press) 1991 to 1992 FCO, Southern European Department 1991 Joined FCO

The main decision-making, executive and managerial bodies in the Cabinet Office (CO).

Juliet Chua CB is the Director General for the Economic and Domestic Secretariat (EDS) at the Cabinet Office (CO) from January 2026.  Her previous roles include: Director General for Schools Group at the Department for Education (DfE)  Director General, Finance and Corporate at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Director General for Finance and Corporate Performance at the Department for International Development (DFID) Director of Care and Transformation Directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Director General for Education Standards at the Department for Education (DfE) Juliet has been a civil servant since 2004 and has also worked at HM Treasury and the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit.

Best Available Techniques (BAT) aim to prevent or reduce emissions and impacts on the environment.

The new Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) post April 2007, showing how payments are taxed from 6 April 2007

The Onshore Wind Council was established to oversee the implementation of the 2025 Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy, and to identify emerging issues and opportunities for the onshore wind sector.

Removal of information on closure of the Colombia-Ecuador land border ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Nigel Cotgrove is a Trustee Director of the BT Pension Scheme; and a member of the Low Pay Commission and the Central Arbitration Committee. Nigel worked for the Communication Workers’ Union for 31 years. He served as a National Officer for over 20 years representing workers in the telecoms, ICT and financial services sectors. Prior to that, he worked as a CWU Research Officer. Nigel was appointed as a Low Pay Commissioner on 22 January 2024 and his appointment ends on 21 January 2027.

The AWC advises the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Scottish and Welsh Governments on the welfare of animals. This includes farmed, companion and wild animals kept by people.

Rob Magowan joined the Royal Marines in 1989 after reading chemistry at Southampton university. His career to Lt Col included an operational tour of Northern Ireland, US Marine Corps staff college, the first deployment to Afghanistan post 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Subsequently, he worked in the Cabinet Office, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Defence, with a focus on intelligence. He commanded the Royal Marines 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group, redeploying to Afghanistan. As a Brigadier he spent a year in Kabul, was head of Royal Navy people policy and commanded the UK’s Joint Forces Intelligence Group. He has been Commandant General Royal Marines twice, and on the first occasion also assumed command of the European Union Naval Force Somalia. Further as a Major General, he has held capability jobs in the Navy and MOD. As a Lieutenant General, he was deputy commander of the then UK Strategic Command and then head of capability for Defence. He was appointed Commander Cyber & Specialist Operations Command in March 2026. He is the Defence Buddhist champion, chairs the Defence Mindfulness steering group and is president of the Council for Cadet Rifle Shooting. He is also president of the Royal Navy Mountaineering Club, Royal Navy Netball Association and Royal Navy Rifle Association. He is president of the charity 65 Degrees North.

Addition of information about presidential elections taking place on 10 April ('Warnings and insurance' page).

The Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) assesses and advises on mutagenic risks to humans.

The NHS Pension Board provides scrutiny and assurance of the administration of the NHS Pension Scheme.

An independent review to improve how schools and colleges in England deal with antisemitism and other forms of racial and religious prejudice.

Robert served as Communications Director at the Home Office from 2021 until March 2026. Robert has worked in a number of communications roles at the Home Office, Northern Ireland Office and the Department for Transport. He led the Home Office’s communications planning for EU Exit and the end of the transition period. He has also served as Deputy Director responsible for border and migration issues.

New information about smoking and e-cigarettes and updated information about cannabis ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

New information about entry to Saudi Arabia (see ‘Warnings and Insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

Updated information about the regional escalations and new information about extending your visa, public gatherings and security sites and incidents (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

New information about entry to Saudi Arabia (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

After training in heavy engineering ashore, Rob Loder joined the merchant navy and served as an able seaman and motorman while completing a rating to officer conversion course. Upon qualifying Rob was promoted to engineer officer and served on a variety of vessels including oil tankers, cable ships, ferries and superyachts; and attained the rank of chief engineer. Rob moved into fleet management and then into ship repair, ship build supervision and project management. After a period of consultancy to the marine industry Rob joined the Marine Accident Investigation Branch in 2020 as an inspector, progressing to principal inspector and then deputy chief inspector before taking up his current role in 2026. Rob is a chartered engineer, marine engineer, and a fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

The minister is responsible for: Digital ID

New information about entry to Saudi Arabia (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

The aim of the Compliance Handbook is to help users understand and apply HMRC's penalties and compliance powers, as set out by legislation.