diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Svelte changelog
 
+## 1.8.1
+
+* Allow implicitly closed elements ([#318](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/pull/318))
+* More informative error messages for unclosed elements/blocks ([#258](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/258))
+
 ## 1.8.0
 
 * Prevent duplicate imports ([#308](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/308))
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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--- a/package.json
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "svelte",
-  "version": "1.8.0",
+  "version": "1.8.1",
   "description": "The magical disappearing UI framework",
   "main": "compiler/svelte.js",
   "files": [