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Cabinet Office
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
Companies House
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
Competition and Markets Authority
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
Department for Science Innovation and Technology
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
Department for Transport
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Department for Work and Pensions
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
Disclosure and Barring Service
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
HM Land Registry
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HM Revenue Customs
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
HM Treasury
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Home Office
2 Nov 2026, 01:12000ok
Insolvency Service
2 Nov 2026, 01:12000ok
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
2 Nov 2026, 01:12000ok
Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government
2 Nov 2026, 01:12000ok
Office for Digital Identities and Attributes
2 Nov 2026, 01:12000ok
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
2 Nov 2026, 01:12000ok
New Northern Ireland SRs
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
New Acts of Parliament
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New Scottish SIs
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Draft UK statutory instruments
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok
New UK statutory instruments
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New Welsh SIs
2 Nov 2026, 01:11000ok

New items worth a look

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Check if a business is registered for money laundering supervision

Worth adding · HM Revenue Customs · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register#2026-10-30T13:39:48Z

Find out if a business has registered with HMRC under the money laundering regulations and report them if they have not.

Why: Guidance and register on HMRC money laundering supervision; directly concerns AML compliance status.

Register your rental property service: guidance for letting agents and property managers

Worth adding · Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-rental-property-service-guidance-for-letting-agents-and-property-managers#2026-10-29T10:00:05Z

How you can help landlords to use the Register your rental property service, which has been introduced as part of the Renters’ Rights Act.

Why: Guidance for letting agents registering properties; relevant to estate agent ID and compliance checks.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Register your rental property service: guidance for third parties

Worth adding · Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-rental-property-service-guidance-for-third-parties#2026-10-29T10:00:05Z

How you can use the Register your rental property service, which has been introduced as part of the Renters’ Rights Act, to register or manage entries on behalf of landlords.

Why: Guidance for third parties managing landlord registrations under the Renters' Rights Act.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Register your rental property service: guidance for landlords

Worth adding · Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-rental-property-service-guidance-for-landlords#2026-10-29T10:00:00Z

How you can use the Register your rental property service to register yourself and your properties, as required by the Renters’ Rights Act.

Why: Guidance on landlord registration under Renters' Rights Act; relevant to property and identity checks.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Guidance: Ceased or suspended Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs)

Worth adding · Companies House · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps#2026-10-28T14:36:11Z

This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have had their ACSP status either suspended or ceased (removed).

Why: Regulator register concerning suspended or ceased ACSP status under Companies House IDV regime.

Guidance: UK Financial Sanctions FAQs

Worth adding · Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs#2026-10-26T15:19:05Z

OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions.

Why: OFSI guidance FAQs directly detailing sanctions compliance and screening expectations.

Policy paper: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: outline transition plan for Companies House

Worth adding · Companies House · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/economic-crime-and-corporate-transparency-act-outline-transition-plan-for-companies-house#2026-10-23T15:09:39Z

A transition plan outlining our indicative timeline for commencing the key provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023).

Why: Transition timeline for key provisions including identity verification and ACSPs under ECCTA 2023.

Basic DBS check: guidance for applicants

Worth adding · Disclosure and Barring Service · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/basic-dbs-check-guidance-for-applicants#2026-10-22T05:00:02Z

Guidance for applicants on basic DBS checks, including the cost, how to share and view the result, and what information is disclosed on a basic DBS certificate.

Why: Guidance on basic DBS checks, certificate disclosure, and sharing results.

The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age of Sale Notices and Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 / Rheoliadau Deddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026 (Hysbysiadau Oedran Gwerthu a Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) (Cymru) 2026

Worth adding · New Welsh SIs · open publication ↗

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/wsi/2026/124

Section 1 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (“the 2026 Act”) changes the required age at which an individual can legally be sold tobacco products from an individual aged 18 or over, to an individual born before 1 January 2009. Under section 6 (1) of the 2026 Act, tobacco retailers in Wales must display a notice on their premises that contains the statements in section 6 (2) of that Act to reflect the new age of sale requirement. Regulation 2 prescribes the minimum size requirements for such a notice, and regulation 3 prescribes the minimum size of the statements to be contained in that notice. Mae adran 1 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026 (“Deddf 2026”) yn newid yr oedran gofynnol y caniateir i gynhyrchion tybaco gael eu gwerthu yn gyfreithlon i unigolyn, o unigolyn sy’n 18 oed neu drosodd i unigolyn a anwyd cyn 1 Ionawr 2009. O dan adran 6 (1) o Ddeddf 2026, rhaid i fanwerthwyr tybaco yng Nghymru arddangos hysbysiad yn eu mangreoedd sy’n cynnwys y datganiadau yn adran 6(2) o’r Ddeddf honno er mwyn adlewyrchu’r gofyniad oedran gwerthu newydd. Mae rheoliad 2 yn rhagnodi’r gofynion maint lleiaf ar gyfer hysbysiad o’r fath, ac mae rheoliad 3 yn rhagnodi maint lleiaf y datganiadau sydd i’w cynnwys yn yr hysbysiad hwnnw.

Why: Statutory instrument concerning age-restricted sales notices and age verification requirements for tobacco and vapes.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Data Use and Access Act 2025: plans for commencement

Worth adding · Department for Science Innovation and Technology · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/data-use-and-access-act-2025-plans-for-commencement#2026-10-12T16:24:24Z

A summary of the government’s plans for bringing into force provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Why: Official commencement plan and schedule for Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Guidance: DBS ID checking guidelines

Worth adding · Disclosure and Barring Service · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-identity-checking-guidelines#2026-10-06T13:00:03Z

Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.

Why: Official DBS guidance governing applicant and countersignatory identity verification mechanisms.

E-bulk: submitting multiple applications for DBS checking

Worth adding · Disclosure and Barring Service · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e-bulk-submitting-multiple-applications-for-dbs-checking-formerly-crb#2026-10-06T12:28:22Z

Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.

Why: Guidance on DBS e-bulk checking submissions and registration.

Guidance: DBS Update Service: multiple status checking guide

Worth adding · Disclosure and Barring Service · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-update-service-multiple-status-checking-guide#2026-10-05T05:00:00Z

The Disclosure and Barring Service has developed a multiple status check facility for employers.

Why: DBS update service multiple status checking guide directly concerns employer vetting disclosure verification mechanisms.

DBS checks guidance for employers, voluntary organisations and third parties

Worth adding · Disclosure and Barring Service · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dbs-check-requests-guidance-for-employers#2026-10-05T05:00:00Z

Guidance for employers, voluntary organisations and third parties about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.

Why: Employer guidance and code of practice on DBS checking procedures.

Guidance: Annual frozen asset review: guidance and reporting form

Worth adding · Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-frozen-asset-review-and-reporting-form#2026-09-30T12:50:23Z

Guidance notice for the annual frozen asset reporting exercise 2026 and associated reporting form.

Why: OFSI sanctions reporting guidance and form concerning mandatory asset-freezing compliance.

Form: Notification of name and address check by a motor dealer (form V959)

Worth adding · Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/v959-notification-of-name-and-address-check#2026-09-22T11:12:53Z

Make sure keeper details provided at registration are genuine.

Why: Motor dealer form verifying identity documents and address details for keeper registration.

Certification scheme for the UK digital verification services trust framework

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-scheme-for-the-uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-trust-framework#2026-09-21T15:48:45Z

Conformity assessment bodies must follow these processes and requirements when certifying services against the UK digital verification services trust framework.

Why: Supplements DIATF by establishing CAB requirements for certifying digital verification services.

New rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol sales

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-pave-the-way-for-businesses-to-adopt-digital-proof-of-age-for-alcohol-sales#2026-09-14T23:01:02Z

Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.

Why: Authorises digital proof of age for alcohol sales using certified trust framework standards.

Observed link is ambiguous or unsupported by current adapters.

Guidance: Financial sanctions licensing: supplementary guidance

Worth adding · Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-licensing#2026-09-10T10:22:04Z

Guidance from OFSI for licence applications: licensing principles, delegation frameworks, and permitted 'reasonable' payments for staff and travel expenses.

Why: Supplementary guidance from OFSI on financial sanctions licensing and permitted expense payments.

Statutory guidance: Iran sanctions: guidance

Worth adding · Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iran-sanctions-guidance#2026-09-09T14:51:49Z

Statutory guidance for the Iran sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Why: Statutory guidance setting out obligations and prohibitions under the Iran sanctions regime.

Statutory guidance: Iran nuclear sanctions: guidance

Worth adding · Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iran-nuclear-sanctions-guidance#2026-09-09T14:50:49Z

Statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Why: Statutory guidance detailing prohibitions and compliance requirements for Iran nuclear financial sanctions.

Guidance: Supplementary code for digital right to rent checks (1.1)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-rent-checks-1-1#2026-09-01T12:05:00Z

The 1.1 version of the supplementary code for digital right to rent checks

Why: Current supplementary code for digital right to rent checks setting identity verification rules.

Guidance: Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (1.1)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-work-checks-1-1#2026-09-01T12:05:00Z

The 1.1 version of the supplementary code for digital right to work checks

Why: Guidance establishing version 1.1 requirements for digital right to work identity verification.

How to access the GOV.UK Wallet sandbox

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-access-the-govuk-wallet-sandbox#2026-09-01T09:39:59Z

Find out how to access the GOV.UK Wallet sandbox to test how GOV.UK Wallet will work with your service.

Why: ODIA guidance for accessing GOV.UK Wallet sandbox for identity and credential verification integration.

Using GOV.UK Wallet in the digital identity sector

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-govuk-wallet-in-the-digital-identity-sector#2026-09-01T09:39:47Z

Organisations certified against the trust framework will be able to use the information in GOV.UK Wallet.

Why: Regulator guidance on using GOV.UK Wallet for organisations certified against the trust framework.

National Security (State Threats) Act 2026

Worth adding · New Acts of Parliament · open publication ↗

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2026/24

An Act to make provision for the designation of bodies involved in foreign power threat activity; to create offences relating to bodies designated under this Act; and for connected purposes.

Why: Statutory regime providing for designation of foreign threat entities and related offences.

Observed link is ambiguous or unsupported by current adapters.

Guidance: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-trust-framework-04#2026-06-09T16:42:24Z

The gamma (0.4) version of the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

Why: Digital identity trust framework gamma version establishing certification rules and mechanisms.

Guidance: Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks (1.0)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-disclosure-and-barring-service-digital-identity-checks-1-0#2026-06-09T16:29:31Z

The 1.0 version of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks

Why: Supplementary code establishing digital identity check standards for DBS disclosures.

Guidance: UK digital verification services trust framework (1.0)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-digital-verification-services-trust-framework-1-0#2026-06-09T16:27:45Z

This is the 1.0 version of the UK digital verification services (DVS) trust framework, which sets rules for an organisation to follow if they want their service certified as a trustworthy DVS

Why: Version 1.0 of statutory DVS trust framework prescribing certification rules for verification services.

Guidance: How to create, bind and share attributes (1.0)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-create-bind-and-share-attributes-1-0#2026-06-09T15:51:12Z

Guidance on creating, binding, scoring and sharing attributes for organisations certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework as an attribute service provider, or interested in understanding more about attributes.

Why: OfDIA trust framework guidance governing attribute creation, binding, scoring, and sharing.

Guidance: How to check whether someone has delegated authority (1.0)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-check-whether-someone-has-delegated-authority-1-0#2026-06-09T15:48:26Z

Guidance for services certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

Why: Official OfDIA guidance for trust framework certified services checking delegated authority.

Guidance: How to create a vouch as evidence of someone’s identity (1.0)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-create-a-vouch-as-evidence-of-someones-identity-1-0#2026-06-09T15:30:21Z

Guidance on creating, storing and checking evidence of someone’s identity that relies on a ‘vouch’, a formal declaration from a third-party that knows them and is willing to confirm their identity.

Why: OfDIA guidance prescribing rules for identity vouching under the digital verification trust framework.

Guidance: How to use authenticators to protect an online service (1.0)

Worth adding · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-use-authenticators-to-protect-an-online-service-1-0#2026-06-09T15:23:47Z

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 44, will help you choose an authenticator that will give you the level of protection that’s most suitable for users accessing your service.

Why: GPG 44 guidance on authenticators and access security for online services.

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

Worth adding · New Acts of Parliament · open publication ↗

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2026/21

An Act to make provision about the safeguarding and welfare of children; about support for children in care or leaving care; about regulation of care workers; about regulation of establishments and agencies under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000; about employment of children; about breakfast club provision and school uniform; about allergy safety in schools; about guidance relating to use of mobile phones and other interactive communication devices in schools; about attendance of children at school; about regulation of independent educational institutions; about inspections of schools and colleges; about teacher misconduct; about Academies and teachers at Academies; repealing section 128 of the Education Act 2002; about school places and admissions; about establishing new schools; about preventing or restricting access by children to internet services; about the age of consent in relation to processing of a child’s personal data in relation to information society services; and for connected purposes.

Why: Regulates child internet access restrictions and child data protection age of consent for online services.

Observed link is ambiguous or unsupported by current adapters.

Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

Worth adding · New Acts of Parliament · open publication ↗

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2026/18

An Act to make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009 and provision about the licensing of retail sales and the registration of retailers; to enable product and information requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes and other products; to control the advertising and promotion of tobacco, vapes and other products; and to make provision about smoke-free places, vape-free places and heated tobacco-free places.

Why: Primary legislation prohibiting sales of tobacco/vapes and regulating retailer registration and age-restricted supply.

Observed link is ambiguous or unsupported by current adapters.

Procurement Compliance & Oversight

Watching · Cabinet Office · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/procurement-compliance-oversight#2026-10-30T16:37:35Z

Procurement Compliance & Oversight (PCO) has responsibility for oversight of the Procurement Act 2023.

Why: Guidance on Procurement Act 2023 oversight; potential impact on public procurement supplier checks.

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Competent Authorities) Regulations 2026

Watching · Draft UK statutory instruments · open publication ↗

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukdsi/2026/9780348288322

These Regulations add the College of Policing to the list of competent authorities in Schedule 7 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (“the 2018 Act”).

Why: Draft SI amending Data Protection Act 2018 list of competent authorities for law enforcement.

Form: Confirmation statement (CS01)

Watching · Companies House · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/confirmation-statement-form-cs01-new-version#2026-10-29T13:53:03Z

Use this form to confirm that the company's details are up to date.

Why: Updated statutory annual confirmation statement reflecting Companies House reforms.

Immigration Rules

Watching · Home Office · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules#2026-10-29T07:32:13Z

A collection of the current Immigration Rules.

Why: Immigration Rules master index collection; broad immigration framework touching right to work.

Policy paper: Companies House third-party code of conduct

Watching · Companies House · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/companies-house-third-party-code-of-conduct#2026-10-28T10:12:13Z

Expected standards of behaviour for third parties engaging with Companies House.

Why: Code of conduct for third parties interacting with Companies House.

Future of access to HM Land Registry information

Watching · HM Land Registry · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-access-to-hm-land-registry-information#2026-10-27T11:00:00Z

Consultation on proposals to increase the public value of HM Land Registry data and explore potential safeguarding measures.

Why: Land Registry consultation on data access and safeguarding measures.

New practice guide on contractual control rights now available

Watching · HM Land Registry · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-practice-guide-on-contractual-control-rights-now-available#2026-10-26T12:07:45Z

HM Land Registry has published a new practice guide to help conveyancers and the wider property market understand and prepare for new requirements on contractual control agreements.

Why: Practice guide for conveyancers on contractual control rights; monitor for potential identity impact.

Contractual Control Agreements

Watching · HM Land Registry · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/contractual-control-agreements#2026-10-26T11:17:52Z

New regulations coming into force in April 2027 will require certain contractual control agreements affecting registered land in England and Wales to be submitted digitally to HM Land Registry.

Why: Upcoming digital land submission requirements affecting conveyancers; watch for underlying regulations.

New, easier way to share your online basic DBS check result

Watching · Disclosure and Barring Service · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-easier-way-to-share-your-online-basic-dbs-check-result#2026-10-22T08:00:02Z

DBS has introduced a simpler way for applicants to share their basic DBS check result online, giving them more control over who sees it and when.

Why: Operational update to online DBS check result sharing; watch for statutory/guidance changes.

Guidance: Technical interface specifications for Companies House software

Watching · Companies House · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technical-interface-specifications-for-companies-house-software#2026-10-21T11:14:45Z

Technical specifications for developing software to send information to Companies House digitally.

Why: Software specifications for digital filing to Companies House potentially affecting IDV integration.

Statutory guidance: Draft code of practice for public authorities sharing information with digital verification services

Watching · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/draft-code-of-practice-for-public-authorities-sharing-information-with-digital-verification-services#2026-10-21T10:58:00Z

Provides guidance for public authorities sharing information with digital verification services under section 45 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Why: Draft statutory code of practice governing public authority data sharing with digital verification services.

The Consumer Subscription Contracts (Cancellation and Information) Regulations 2026

Watching · Draft UK statutory instruments · open publication ↗

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukdsi/2026/9780348287912

These Regulations are the first to be made under the powers in Chapter 2 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the DMCCA”). Chapter 2 of Part 4 of the DMCCA made provision for, and in connection with, the rights of consumers to cancel subscription contracts if specific duties imposed by this Chapter are breached by traders and also during specific cooling-off periods. Section 254 of the DMCCA explains what a “subscription contract” is for these purposes.

Why: Draft regulations on DMCCA subscription contract cancellation and information duties; relevant to commerce onboarding workflows.

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Subscription Contracts) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

Watching · Draft UK statutory instruments · open publication ↗

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukdsi/2026/9780348287929

These Regulations make amendments to primary and secondary legislation in consequence of the coming into force of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”) and the Consumer Subscription Contracts (Cancellation and Information) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/XXXX).

Why: Draft regulations regarding DMCCA 2024 subscription contracts and cancellation regimes; relevant to commerce contracts.

Guidance: DBS Update Service: employer guide

Watching · Disclosure and Barring Service · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-update-service-employer-guide#2026-10-05T05:00:00Z

As an employer, you can access the Update Service to do status checks on an individual’s Standard or Enhanced DBS certificate, if they've joined the service.

Why: Guidance on employer status checks via the DBS Update Service.

Company authentication codes for online filing

Watching · Companies House · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/company-authentication-codes-for-online-filing#2026-09-25T08:42:32Z

How to request and manage the company authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.

Why: Companies House online filing authentication guidance; incidental authentication mechanism.

Adoption of trust services: call for views

Watching · Office for Digital Identities and Attributes · open publication ↗

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/adoption-of-trust-services-call-for-views#2026-06-17T08:30:04Z

We are seeking views on the adoption of trust services in the UK to help inform government policy development.

Why: Call for views from OfDIA directly addressing UK adoption of trust services.

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The 14 UK publications we watch, when each was last checked for changes, and what the discovery feeds turned up. A successful check means the publisher answered; it does not by itself mean the text has been interpreted.

Latest check 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
14sources watched
13with captured text
0changes detected (90 days)
0new feed items (7 days)

Change counts exclude the first capture of each source. "Next check" is when the source is next due; it does not prove a scheduler is running.

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Being an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
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Identity verification for Companies House 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
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How to meet Companies House identity verification standard 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
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DBS digital identity verification guidance 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
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ID checking guidelines for Standard/Enhanced DBS check applications from 22 April 2025 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
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UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4)
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Practice guide 82: electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
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National risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing 2025 3 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
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uk:feed/govuk-gangmasters-and-labour-abuse-authority
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Individual discovery items · open and enrolled (up to 200)

Procurement Compliance & Oversight

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/procurement-compliance-oversight#2026-10-30T16:37:35Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-cabinet-office

Procurement Compliance & Oversight (PCO) has responsibility for oversight of the Procurement Act 2023.

Observed source link

Guidance on Procurement Act 2023 oversight; potential impact on public procurement supplier checks.

Check if a business is registered for money laundering supervision

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-supervised-business-register#2026-10-30T13:39:48Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-hm-revenue-customs

Find out if a business has registered with HMRC under the money laundering regulations and report them if they have not.

Observed source link

Guidance and register on HMRC money laundering supervision; directly concerns AML compliance status.

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Competent Authorities) Regulations 2026

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukdsi/2026/9780348288322 · watch · uk:feed/ukdsi-new

These Regulations add the College of Policing to the list of competent authorities in Schedule 7 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (“the 2018 Act”).

Observed source link

Draft SI amending Data Protection Act 2018 list of competent authorities for law enforcement.

Form: Confirmation statement (CS01)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/confirmation-statement-form-cs01-new-version#2026-10-29T13:53:03Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-companies-house

Use this form to confirm that the company's details are up to date.

Observed source link

Updated statutory annual confirmation statement reflecting Companies House reforms.

Register your rental property service: guidance for letting agents and property managers

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-rental-property-service-guidance-for-letting-agents-and-property-managers#2026-10-29T10:00:05Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

How you can help landlords to use the Register your rental property service, which has been introduced as part of the Renters’ Rights Act.

Observed source link

Guidance for letting agents registering properties; relevant to estate agent ID and compliance checks.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Register your rental property service: guidance for third parties

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-rental-property-service-guidance-for-third-parties#2026-10-29T10:00:05Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

How you can use the Register your rental property service, which has been introduced as part of the Renters’ Rights Act, to register or manage entries on behalf of landlords.

Observed source link

Guidance for third parties managing landlord registrations under the Renters' Rights Act.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Register your rental property service: guidance for landlords

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-rental-property-service-guidance-for-landlords#2026-10-29T10:00:00Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

How you can use the Register your rental property service to register yourself and your properties, as required by the Renters’ Rights Act.

Observed source link

Guidance on landlord registration under Renters' Rights Act; relevant to property and identity checks.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Immigration Rules

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules#2026-10-29T07:32:13Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-home-office

A collection of the current Immigration Rules.

Observed source link

Immigration Rules master index collection; broad immigration framework touching right to work.

Guidance: Ceased or suspended Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ceased-or-suspended-authorised-corporate-service-providers-acsps#2026-10-28T14:36:11Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-companies-house

This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have had their ACSP status either suspended or ceased (removed).

Observed source link

Regulator register concerning suspended or ceased ACSP status under Companies House IDV regime.

Policy paper: Companies House third-party code of conduct

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/companies-house-third-party-code-of-conduct#2026-10-28T10:12:13Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-companies-house

Expected standards of behaviour for third parties engaging with Companies House.

Observed source link

Code of conduct for third parties interacting with Companies House.

Future of access to HM Land Registry information

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-access-to-hm-land-registry-information#2026-10-27T11:00:00Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-hm-land-registry

Consultation on proposals to increase the public value of HM Land Registry data and explore potential safeguarding measures.

Observed source link

Land Registry consultation on data access and safeguarding measures.

Guidance: UK Financial Sanctions FAQs

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-faqs#2026-10-26T15:19:05Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation

OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions.

Observed source link

OFSI guidance FAQs directly detailing sanctions compliance and screening expectations.

New practice guide on contractual control rights now available

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-practice-guide-on-contractual-control-rights-now-available#2026-10-26T12:07:45Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-hm-land-registry

HM Land Registry has published a new practice guide to help conveyancers and the wider property market understand and prepare for new requirements on contractual control agreements.

Observed source link

Practice guide for conveyancers on contractual control rights; monitor for potential identity impact.

Contractual Control Agreements

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/contractual-control-agreements#2026-10-26T11:17:52Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-hm-land-registry

New regulations coming into force in April 2027 will require certain contractual control agreements affecting registered land in England and Wales to be submitted digitally to HM Land Registry.

Observed source link

Upcoming digital land submission requirements affecting conveyancers; watch for underlying regulations.

Policy paper: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: outline transition plan for Companies House

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/economic-crime-and-corporate-transparency-act-outline-transition-plan-for-companies-house#2026-10-23T15:09:39Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-companies-house

A transition plan outlining our indicative timeline for commencing the key provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023).

Observed source link

Transition timeline for key provisions including identity verification and ACSPs under ECCTA 2023.

New, easier way to share your online basic DBS check result

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-easier-way-to-share-your-online-basic-dbs-check-result#2026-10-22T08:00:02Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-disclosure-and-barring-service

DBS has introduced a simpler way for applicants to share their basic DBS check result online, giving them more control over who sees it and when.

Observed source link

Operational update to online DBS check result sharing; watch for statutory/guidance changes.

Basic DBS check: guidance for applicants

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/basic-dbs-check-guidance-for-applicants#2026-10-22T05:00:02Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-disclosure-and-barring-service

Guidance for applicants on basic DBS checks, including the cost, how to share and view the result, and what information is disclosed on a basic DBS certificate.

Observed source link

Guidance on basic DBS checks, certificate disclosure, and sharing results.

Guidance: Technical interface specifications for Companies House software

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technical-interface-specifications-for-companies-house-software#2026-10-21T11:14:45Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-companies-house

Technical specifications for developing software to send information to Companies House digitally.

Observed source link

Software specifications for digital filing to Companies House potentially affecting IDV integration.

Statutory guidance: Draft code of practice for public authorities sharing information with digital verification services

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/draft-code-of-practice-for-public-authorities-sharing-information-with-digital-verification-services#2026-10-21T10:58:00Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Provides guidance for public authorities sharing information with digital verification services under section 45 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Observed source link

Draft statutory code of practice governing public authority data sharing with digital verification services.

The Consumer Subscription Contracts (Cancellation and Information) Regulations 2026

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukdsi/2026/9780348287912 · watch · uk:feed/ukdsi-new

These Regulations are the first to be made under the powers in Chapter 2 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the DMCCA”). Chapter 2 of Part 4 of the DMCCA made provision for, and in connection with, the rights of consumers to cancel subscription contracts if specific duties imposed by this Chapter are breached by traders and also during specific cooling-off periods. Section 254 of the DMCCA explains what a “subscription contract” is for these purposes.

Observed source link

Draft regulations on DMCCA subscription contract cancellation and information duties; relevant to commerce onboarding workflows.

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Subscription Contracts) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukdsi/2026/9780348287929 · watch · uk:feed/ukdsi-new

These Regulations make amendments to primary and secondary legislation in consequence of the coming into force of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”) and the Consumer Subscription Contracts (Cancellation and Information) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/XXXX).

Observed source link

Draft regulations regarding DMCCA 2024 subscription contracts and cancellation regimes; relevant to commerce contracts.

The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age of Sale Notices and Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 / Rheoliadau Deddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026 (Hysbysiadau Oedran Gwerthu a Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) (Cymru) 2026

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/wsi/2026/124 · candidate · uk:feed/wsi-new

Section 1 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (“the 2026 Act”) changes the required age at which an individual can legally be sold tobacco products from an individual aged 18 or over, to an individual born before 1 January 2009. Under section 6 (1) of the 2026 Act, tobacco retailers in Wales must display a notice on their premises that contains the statements in section 6 (2) of that Act to reflect the new age of sale requirement. Regulation 2 prescribes the minimum size requirements for such a notice, and regulation 3 prescribes the minimum size of the statements to be contained in that notice. Mae adran 1 o Ddeddf Tybaco a Fêps 2026 (“Deddf 2026”) yn newid yr oedran gofynnol y caniateir i gynhyrchion tybaco gael eu gwerthu yn gyfreithlon i unigolyn, o unigolyn sy’n 18 oed neu drosodd i unigolyn a anwyd cyn 1 Ionawr 2009. O dan adran 6 (1) o Ddeddf 2026, rhaid i fanwerthwyr tybaco yng Nghymru arddangos hysbysiad yn eu mangreoedd sy’n cynnwys y datganiadau yn adran 6(2) o’r Ddeddf honno er mwyn adlewyrchu’r gofyniad oedran gwerthu newydd. Mae rheoliad 2 yn rhagnodi’r gofynion maint lleiaf ar gyfer hysbysiad o’r fath, ac mae rheoliad 3 yn rhagnodi maint lleiaf y datganiadau sydd i’w cynnwys yn yr hysbysiad hwnnw.

Observed source link

Statutory instrument concerning age-restricted sales notices and age verification requirements for tobacco and vapes.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Data Use and Access Act 2025: plans for commencement

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/data-use-and-access-act-2025-plans-for-commencement#2026-10-12T16:24:24Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-department-for-science-innovation-and-technology

A summary of the government’s plans for bringing into force provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Observed source link

Official commencement plan and schedule for Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Automatic enrolment requires high confidence and corroborated amendment or watched regulator evidence.

Guidance: DBS ID checking guidelines

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-identity-checking-guidelines#2026-10-06T13:00:03Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-disclosure-and-barring-service

Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.

Observed source link

Official DBS guidance governing applicant and countersignatory identity verification mechanisms.

E-bulk: submitting multiple applications for DBS checking

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e-bulk-submitting-multiple-applications-for-dbs-checking-formerly-crb#2026-10-06T12:28:22Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-disclosure-and-barring-service

Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.

Observed source link

Guidance on DBS e-bulk checking submissions and registration.

Guidance: DBS Update Service: employer guide

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-update-service-employer-guide#2026-10-05T05:00:00Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-disclosure-and-barring-service

As an employer, you can access the Update Service to do status checks on an individual’s Standard or Enhanced DBS certificate, if they've joined the service.

Observed source link

Guidance on employer status checks via the DBS Update Service.

Guidance: DBS Update Service: multiple status checking guide

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-update-service-multiple-status-checking-guide#2026-10-05T05:00:00Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-disclosure-and-barring-service

The Disclosure and Barring Service has developed a multiple status check facility for employers.

Observed source link

DBS update service multiple status checking guide directly concerns employer vetting disclosure verification mechanisms.

DBS checks guidance for employers, voluntary organisations and third parties

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dbs-check-requests-guidance-for-employers#2026-10-05T05:00:00Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-disclosure-and-barring-service

Guidance for employers, voluntary organisations and third parties about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.

Observed source link

Employer guidance and code of practice on DBS checking procedures.

Guidance: Annual frozen asset review: guidance and reporting form

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-frozen-asset-review-and-reporting-form#2026-09-30T12:50:23Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation

Guidance notice for the annual frozen asset reporting exercise 2026 and associated reporting form.

Observed source link

OFSI sanctions reporting guidance and form concerning mandatory asset-freezing compliance.

Company authentication codes for online filing

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/company-authentication-codes-for-online-filing#2026-09-25T08:42:32Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-companies-house

How to request and manage the company authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.

Observed source link

Companies House online filing authentication guidance; incidental authentication mechanism.

Form: Notification of name and address check by a motor dealer (form V959)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/v959-notification-of-name-and-address-check#2026-09-22T11:12:53Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency

Make sure keeper details provided at registration are genuine.

Observed source link

Motor dealer form verifying identity documents and address details for keeper registration.

Certification scheme for the UK digital verification services trust framework

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-scheme-for-the-uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-trust-framework#2026-09-21T15:48:45Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Conformity assessment bodies must follow these processes and requirements when certifying services against the UK digital verification services trust framework.

Observed source link

Supplements DIATF by establishing CAB requirements for certifying digital verification services.

New rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol sales

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-pave-the-way-for-businesses-to-adopt-digital-proof-of-age-for-alcohol-sales#2026-09-14T23:01:02Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.

Observed source link

Authorises digital proof of age for alcohol sales using certified trust framework standards.

Observed link is ambiguous or unsupported by current adapters.

Guidance: Financial sanctions licensing: supplementary guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-licensing#2026-09-10T10:22:04Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation

Guidance from OFSI for licence applications: licensing principles, delegation frameworks, and permitted 'reasonable' payments for staff and travel expenses.

Observed source link

Supplementary guidance from OFSI on financial sanctions licensing and permitted expense payments.

Statutory guidance: Iran sanctions: guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iran-sanctions-guidance#2026-09-09T14:51:49Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation

Statutory guidance for the Iran sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Observed source link

Statutory guidance setting out obligations and prohibitions under the Iran sanctions regime.

Statutory guidance: Iran nuclear sanctions: guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iran-nuclear-sanctions-guidance#2026-09-09T14:50:49Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation

Statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Observed source link

Statutory guidance detailing prohibitions and compliance requirements for Iran nuclear financial sanctions.

Guidance: Supplementary code for digital right to rent checks (1.1)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-rent-checks-1-1#2026-09-01T12:05:00Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

The 1.1 version of the supplementary code for digital right to rent checks

Observed source link

Current supplementary code for digital right to rent checks setting identity verification rules.

Guidance: Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (1.1)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-digital-right-to-work-checks-1-1#2026-09-01T12:05:00Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

The 1.1 version of the supplementary code for digital right to work checks

Observed source link

Guidance establishing version 1.1 requirements for digital right to work identity verification.

How to access the GOV.UK Wallet sandbox

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-access-the-govuk-wallet-sandbox#2026-09-01T09:39:59Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Find out how to access the GOV.UK Wallet sandbox to test how GOV.UK Wallet will work with your service.

Observed source link

ODIA guidance for accessing GOV.UK Wallet sandbox for identity and credential verification integration.

Using GOV.UK Wallet in the digital identity sector

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-govuk-wallet-in-the-digital-identity-sector#2026-09-01T09:39:47Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Organisations certified against the trust framework will be able to use the information in GOV.UK Wallet.

Observed source link

Regulator guidance on using GOV.UK Wallet for organisations certified against the trust framework.

National Security (State Threats) Act 2026

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2026/24 · candidate · uk:feed/primary-new

An Act to make provision for the designation of bodies involved in foreign power threat activity; to create offences relating to bodies designated under this Act; and for connected purposes.

Observed source link

Statutory regime providing for designation of foreign threat entities and related offences.

Observed link is ambiguous or unsupported by current adapters.

Adoption of trust services: call for views

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/adoption-of-trust-services-call-for-views#2026-06-17T08:30:04Z · watch · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

We are seeking views on the adoption of trust services in the UK to help inform government policy development.

Observed source link

Call for views from OfDIA directly addressing UK adoption of trust services.

Guidance: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-trust-framework-04#2026-06-09T16:42:24Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

The gamma (0.4) version of the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

Observed source link

Digital identity trust framework gamma version establishing certification rules and mechanisms.

Guidance: Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks (1.0)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplementary-code-for-disclosure-and-barring-service-digital-identity-checks-1-0#2026-06-09T16:29:31Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

The 1.0 version of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks

Observed source link

Supplementary code establishing digital identity check standards for DBS disclosures.

Guidance: UK digital verification services trust framework (1.0)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-digital-verification-services-trust-framework-1-0#2026-06-09T16:27:45Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

This is the 1.0 version of the UK digital verification services (DVS) trust framework, which sets rules for an organisation to follow if they want their service certified as a trustworthy DVS

Observed source link

Version 1.0 of statutory DVS trust framework prescribing certification rules for verification services.

Guidance: How to create, bind and share attributes (1.0)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-create-bind-and-share-attributes-1-0#2026-06-09T15:51:12Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Guidance on creating, binding, scoring and sharing attributes for organisations certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework as an attribute service provider, or interested in understanding more about attributes.

Observed source link

OfDIA trust framework guidance governing attribute creation, binding, scoring, and sharing.

Guidance: How to check whether someone has delegated authority (1.0)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-check-whether-someone-has-delegated-authority-1-0#2026-06-09T15:48:26Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Guidance for services certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

Observed source link

Official OfDIA guidance for trust framework certified services checking delegated authority.

Guidance: How to create a vouch as evidence of someone’s identity (1.0)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-create-a-vouch-as-evidence-of-someones-identity-1-0#2026-06-09T15:30:21Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

Guidance on creating, storing and checking evidence of someone’s identity that relies on a ‘vouch’, a formal declaration from a third-party that knows them and is willing to confirm their identity.

Observed source link

OfDIA guidance prescribing rules for identity vouching under the digital verification trust framework.

Guidance: How to use authenticators to protect an online service (1.0)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-use-authenticators-to-protect-an-online-service-1-0#2026-06-09T15:23:47Z · candidate · uk:feed/govuk-office-for-digital-identities-and-attributes

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 44, will help you choose an authenticator that will give you the level of protection that’s most suitable for users accessing your service.

Observed source link

GPG 44 guidance on authenticators and access security for online services.

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2026/21 · candidate · uk:feed/primary-new

An Act to make provision about the safeguarding and welfare of children; about support for children in care or leaving care; about regulation of care workers; about regulation of establishments and agencies under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000; about employment of children; about breakfast club provision and school uniform; about allergy safety in schools; about guidance relating to use of mobile phones and other interactive communication devices in schools; about attendance of children at school; about regulation of independent educational institutions; about inspections of schools and colleges; about teacher misconduct; about Academies and teachers at Academies; repealing section 128 of the Education Act 2002; about school places and admissions; about establishing new schools; about preventing or restricting access by children to internet services; about the age of consent in relation to processing of a child’s personal data in relation to information society services; and for connected purposes.

Observed source link

Regulates child internet access restrictions and child data protection age of consent for online services.

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Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2026/18 · candidate · uk:feed/primary-new

An Act to make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009 and provision about the licensing of retail sales and the registration of retailers; to enable product and information requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes and other products; to control the advertising and promotion of tobacco, vapes and other products; and to make provision about smoke-free places, vape-free places and heated tobacco-free places.

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Primary legislation prohibiting sales of tobacco/vapes and regulating retailer registration and age-restricted supply.

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