The 2026 amendment regulations modify the 2013 claims and payments framework to allow claimants participating in funded employment schemes to reclaim universal credit. The changes specifically address the process for resubmitting universal credit applications for scheme participants. This regulatory update affects Universal Credit claimants engaging with specified employment support programmes.
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The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 establishes a single application and consenting framework for major infrastructure projects in Wales. The unified process covers specified categories of large-scale developments including energy, transport, waste and water projects. This consolidated approach streamlines how applications for infrastructure consent are made and assessed across these sectors.
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A new excise duty on vaping products and a mandatory stamps scheme are set to commence in one month, requiring businesses to prepare compliance measures. The scheme will apply to vapour products supplied in the UK, with affected businesses needing to register and implement tracking systems. Companies dealing with vaping products should now ensure they understand their obligations under the new duty regime to avoid penalties.
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HMRC has published guidance explaining the process for importers, customs agents and express operators to recover import duty and VAT that has been paid in excess. The guidance outlines applicable time limits for claims and specifies the submission methods, including use of the Customs Declaration Service or submission of form C285 for individual claimants.
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Businesses importing goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain or non-UK and EU countries can now apply for customs duty waivers to avoid ‘at risk’ tariffs. The waiver scheme allows eligible traders to claim relief on duties that would otherwise apply to these shipments. This process streamlines tariff management for operators moving goods across the Irish border or from international suppliers into Northern Ireland.
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HMRC has introduced an online service enabling businesses to report non-customs state aid payments they have received and check their remaining state aid allowance if they have claimed Customs Duty waivers. The service provides a central platform for traders to manage their state aid compliance and monitor their entitlements against applicable limits.
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HMRC has published the official accredited statistics for UK overseas trade in goods covering July 2026. The dataset encompasses trade flows across more than 200 partner countries and over 9,000 commodity classifications, offering both summary-level and granular trade information. This comprehensive release provides logistics and customs professionals with detailed goods trade figures at country and product level for the specified month.
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Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has released its monthly transparency report detailing all departmental expenditures exceeding £25,000 for July 2026. The disclosure covers individual spending transactions across HMRC’s operations and provides public visibility into how the tax authority allocates its budget. This regular publication forms part of the government’s commitment to financial transparency and allows stakeholders to monitor public spending patterns within the revenue service.
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HMRC has published information about the status and any operational issues with the online service used to report and manage allowances for Customs Duty waiver claims. Users seeking to access this service should check the guidance for current availability details and any known disruptions that may affect their ability to submit or manage waiver allowance information.
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HMRC has published guidance covering administrative law principles that apply to its operations, including procedures for managing situations where incorrect advice has been given to customers, protocols for collecting and managing records, and the use of extra-statutory concessions and statements of practice. The manual provides clarity on how HMRC applies administrative law requirements when dealing with customer matters and compliance issues. This guidance is relevant to businesses and agents who interact with HMRC and need to understand the regulatory framework governing how the department handles complaints, rectifies errors, and applies discretionary relief.
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