Day: 15 October 2026

The Welfare Food Regulations 2026 update the 1996 Nursery Milk Scheme framework to reflect current childcare legislation and terminology in England and Wales. The scheme, which provides eligible children under five with one-third of a pint of milk daily during approved childcare lasting two hours or more, now extends eligibility to childcare providers registered with Childminder Agencies. These providers can now claim reimbursement for milk supplied to eligible children in the same manner as Ofsted-registered providers in England and Welsh Ministers-registered providers in Wales. The regulations also update outdated references to childcare law stemming from the 2006 Childcare Act and related Welsh legislation.

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The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) Regulations 2009 have been amended to accommodate the new plan 5 Lifelong Learning Entitlement loan product. This correction slip implements technical changes required to align the repayment framework with the Lifelong Learning (Student Support) Amendment Regulations 2026. The modifications enable the plan 5 LLE loan to operate within the existing repayment structure established under the 2009 Regulations.

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The Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions (Overseas Territories) Order 2026 applies the UK’s sanctions regulations to British overseas territories, with the exception of Bermuda and Gibraltar which operate their own separate sanctions frameworks. The order extends the Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026 with necessary modifications to align with each territory’s governance arrangements. This ensures consistent sanctions implementation across the territories while respecting their existing legislative autonomy on sanctions matters.

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The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026 modernises and consolidates the statutory harbour powers governing operations at the Port of Tyne following an application by the Port of Tyne Authority. The order updates the legal framework that regulates harbour management and activities at the port. This revision ensures the port’s regulatory powers align with current operational requirements and best practice.

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HMRC has published guidance on how to properly use an ATA Carnet when temporarily exporting and importing goods across customs borders. The carnet is an international customs document that allows businesses to move goods temporarily without paying duties or taxes, provided they are re-imported or re-exported within the specified timeframe. This guidance clarifies the procedures traders must follow to ensure compliance when using carnets for temporary movement of merchandise.

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ISA managers must now comply with updated electronic text file specifications when submitting their annual returns to HMRC. The guidance sets out the technical requirements and formatting standards that ISA operators need to follow to ensure their submissions are accepted. This applies to all ISA managers handling Individual Savings Accounts and establishes the mandatory data structure and file format for regulatory reporting purposes.

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Employees in the UK can submit the SC2 form to their employer to request Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) during periods of absence due to illness. This form serves as the formal mechanism for making such requests and helps employees access their entitlements under UK employment law.

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The Office for National Statistics has published accredited official statistics detailing the UK’s merchandise trade flows for August 2026. The dataset encompasses over 9,000 commodity classifications and trade with more than 200 partner countries, offering both summary-level and granular trade information. This comprehensive publication enables customs professionals, logistics operators and trade analysts to access verified trade data at country and product level for the specified month.

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HMRC has published guidance clarifying how VAT applies to cryptoasset transactions and activities in the UK. The guidance covers key compliance areas including when businesses must register for VAT, how to determine the place of supply for cryptoasset services, and what records must be maintained. This resource aims to help businesses operating in the cryptoasset sector understand their VAT obligations and avoid compliance issues.

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HMRC has published official statistics detailing the floorspace measurements for various classes of non-domestic properties as recorded on the 2023 rating list as of 31 March 2026. The data covers a range of commercial property types and their floor areas across different classifications. These statistics provide up-to-date information for businesses and authorities monitoring changes in the non-domestic property market.

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