Regulations have confirmed that section 10 of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 will come into force on 26 November 2026. The section relates to provisions governing police conduct and scrutiny arrangements in Scotland. Transitional arrangements have also been established to manage the implementation of this section during the changeover period.
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A correction slip has amended the import duty rates applied to Bhutanese goods under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018. Bhutan has been reclassified from the least developed countries list to the eligible developing countries list, which alters the preferential tariff treatment applicable to imports from that country.
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The UK has released its second quarter 2026 regional trade statistics covering April to June, presenting aggregated data on trade values and business counts at ITL1 level. The dataset differentiates between EU and non-EU trade flows and provides further analysis across SITC product sections and various country groupings. This statistical release supports trade monitoring and analysis for logistics and customs professionals tracking regional trade patterns across the UK.
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HMRC has published the results of its 2025 survey gathering feedback from customs agents, small enterprises, and medium-sized businesses on their interactions with the department. The report documents key insights into customer experiences and satisfaction levels among traders and professional representatives who handle customs and trade compliance matters. These findings inform HMRC’s understanding of service delivery and support needs within the customs clearance and logistics sector.
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HMRC has published issue 147 of its guidance for tax agents and advisers. This update provides the latest information relevant to professionals who represent clients in tax matters. Tax agents and advisers should review the latest guidance to ensure their practices remain compliant with current HMRC requirements and procedures.
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HM Revenue and Customs has published supplementary spreadsheet data alongside its second quarter 2026 regional trade in goods statistics, covering the period from April to June 2026. The data includes business counts information broken down by region, providing granular insights into trading activity across the UK. This release supports understanding of how goods trade varies geographically across different parts of the country.
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HMRC has published official statistics on tax reliefs available across the creative industries, covering eight distinct sectors including film, television production, animation, gaming, and cultural institutions. The data provides information on relief schemes for high-end television, children’s content, video games, theatre, orchestras, and museum exhibitions. These statistics offer insights into how tax relief mechanisms are being utilised across the creative economy.
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HMRC has published guidance on how traders registered under the Import One Stop Shop scheme can settle VAT liabilities arising from their IOSS returns. The information covers the available payment methods and typical processing timeframes for payments to reach HMRC’s accounts. This applies to non-UK businesses selling goods to customers in the EU and Northern Ireland who use the simplified IOSS registration process for VAT compliance.
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HMRC has published the results of its 2025 Individuals Customer Experience and Perceptions Survey, which captures feedback from individual customers on their interactions with the tax authority. The survey examines satisfaction levels, perceptions of service quality, and overall customer experience across HMRC’s various services and channels. The findings provide insight into how individual taxpayers and those using HMRC services view the department’s performance and identify areas for potential service improvements.
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The government has implemented changes to Individual Savings Account regulations that lower the maximum amount individuals can pay into cash ISAs each year. This modification to ISA rules affects how much money UK savers can contribute to these tax-advantaged accounts annually. The policy adjustment alters the previous subscription ceiling that applied to cash ISA products.
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