Day: 9 October 2026

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions Regulations 2026 set phased implementation dates for various sections of the 2025 Housing Act. Key provisions will take effect on 9 November 2026, 1 April 2027, and 1 August 2027, with transitional arrangements established to manage the transition between old and new requirements. These staggered dates allow affected parties time to prepare for compliance with the housing legislation changes.

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Five separate social security benefit regulations have been amended under this 2026 instrument, affecting State Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Universal Credit schemes. The amendments modify how income and capital are disregarded when calculating entitlement to these benefits. These changes update the treatment of financial resources across multiple welfare programmes administered under different regulatory frameworks.

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A new form has been made available by HMRC to enable individuals to request and obtain confirmation of their employment history using National Insurance records. The form is designed specifically for those who need documented evidence of their employment background to support compensation claims. This provides a formal channel for applicants to access verified employment data held within the National Insurance system.

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HMRC has published force of law notices and a reference document relating to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which imposes a carbon price on imports of certain goods into the UK. The notices and supporting documentation provide guidance on how the mechanism operates and its legal status. This relates to the regulatory framework that applies to imported cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers, and electrical equipment subject to carbon pricing requirements.

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HMRC has issued guidance establishing consistent complaint handling procedures to be applied departmentwide. The standards aim to provide clarity on how the department will manage and respond to complaints from customers and stakeholders. This guidance sets out baseline requirements that all HMRC departments must follow when handling complaints.

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