HMRC has launched a campaign during Pension Awareness Week to encourage approximately 7 million adults to access their State Pension forecasts through the HMRC app. The initiative aims to address a significant knowledge gap, as a substantial portion of the population appears unaware of their pension entitlements. Individuals can now use the dedicated mobile application to obtain their personalised State Pension projections and plan accordingly.
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HMRC has published guidance detailing the current operational status of the Income Record Viewer for agents service, which allows tax representatives to access client income information. The resource provides information about service availability and any technical issues that may impact users. Agents should refer to this guidance to check whether the service is accessible and to identify any reported disruptions that could affect their ability to view client records.
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This 2026 order relates to Section 94 of the Finance Act 2009, which allows HMRC to publicly disclose the names and details of individuals and entities penalised for deliberate tax defaults when the unpaid tax exceeds £25,000. The legislation establishes a framework for transparency in tax compliance enforcement by enabling HMRC to name persistent tax offenders as a deterrent measure. The order confirms the continuation of this penalty publication regime under the existing threshold level.
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The ninth set of commencement regulations under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has been made, bringing additional provisions of the legislation into effect. These regulations include transitional and saving provisions to manage the implementation of the Act’s requirements. The commencement regulations determine which sections of the 2025 Act take effect and on what dates, alongside any necessary transitional arrangements to support compliance.
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HMRC has published guidance enabling users to check the current availability of the Help to Save service and identify any technical issues that may be affecting its operation. The service provides account holders and potential applicants with real-time information about whether the platform is functioning normally or experiencing disruptions. Users experiencing problems accessing their accounts or applying for the scheme can refer to this guidance to determine whether issues are service-wide or specific to their circumstances.
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The latest accredited official statistics on UK overseas trade in goods have been published, presenting comprehensive trade data for July 2026. The dataset covers imports and exports across more than 9,000 commodity classifications and approximately 200 partner countries, offering both summary and granular-level information. These statistics serve as the primary authoritative source for understanding the UK’s bilateral and product-specific trade patterns during the reporting period.
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HMRC has published approved final versions of the P45 form for use by PAYE software developers. The P45 form is used to record an employee’s tax and National Insurance details when they leave employment. Software developers integrating PAYE functionality into their systems should now reference these finalised form specifications for compliance with current requirements.
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HMRC has published official trade statistics covering both EU and non-EU merchandise imports and exports for July 2026. The data provides a monthly snapshot of UK overseas trade flows across different trading partner regions. This release forms part of the regular monthly reporting cycle for UK trade activity.
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HMRC has published guidance outlining how Alternative Dispute Resolution operates as a mechanism for settling tax disputes without proceeding to Tribunal or Court proceedings. The process involves an impartial HMRC mediator who facilitates agreement between the parties in dispute. This guidance clarifies the ADR procedure for taxpayers and their representatives seeking to resolve disagreements outside formal litigation channels.
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HMRC has published guidance defining the three categories of goods that apply to the Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM). The guidance explains the distinctions between Category 1 goods, Category 2 goods, and Standard goods, helping traders understand which classification applies to their products when moving goods within the UK internal market. This categorisation determines the level of documentation and compliance requirements needed for each movement.
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