Day: 19 October 2026

New emergency regulations establish flying restrictions over the Drymen area near Stirling in Scotland, effective from 2026. The regulations prohibit or limit aircraft operations within the designated zone to address an urgent safety or security concern. These temporary measures affect all operators conducting flights in the restricted airspace and require compliance with the specified flight limitations. Businesses and individuals planning air operations in the Stirling region must verify current airspace restrictions before conducting any flights.

Source: legislation.gov.uk – Read the original

The Code of Practice on the Right of Trade Unions to Access Workplaces, issued by the Secretary of State under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, will come into force on 30 October 2026. The Code sets out the framework governing trade union representatives’ rights to enter workplaces for union activities and member engagement. This Order formally establishes the implementation date for the new guidance that will affect employers and trade unions across the UK.

Source: legislation.gov.uk – Read the original

HMRC has published guidance on how businesses must submit payment for money laundering regulations fees and the expected timeframes for payments to be received and processed. The guidance covers payment methods available to regulated entities and clarifies how long businesses should allow for their payments to reach HMRC’s systems. This affects organisations subject to money laundering compliance requirements under UK financial regulations.

Source: HMRC (GOV.UK) – Read the original

HMRC’s VAT Notice 701/1 clarifies how Value Added Tax applies to charitable organisations, including the definition of a charity for VAT purposes, how different types of charitable income are treated, and the specific VAT reliefs available when charities purchase goods and services. The notice provides guidance for charity administrators and finance teams managing VAT compliance and maximising available exemptions and reliefs on charitable expenditure.

Source: HMRC (GOV.UK) – Read the original

The DIY housebuilders scheme allows individuals constructing new houses to reclaim VAT paid on materials and services used in the building process. This scheme enables eligible housebuilders to recover VAT costs that would normally be irrecoverable, provided they meet specific criteria set out by HMRC. The refund applies to qualifying new build residential properties and can represent a significant saving on construction expenditure.

Source: HMRC (GOV.UK) – Read the original

Charities constructing new buildings for charitable or relevant residential purposes can now check their eligibility to claim VAT refunds through the DIY housebuilders scheme. The scheme allows organisations to recover VAT on construction materials and services used in building new structures. This guidance clarifies which charity projects and building types qualify for relief under the existing VAT refund provisions.

Source: HMRC (GOV.UK) – Read the original

HMRC has published guidance covering the proper procedures for anyone engaged in storing or transporting alcohol, tobacco, or energy products for business purposes. The guidance applies to all commercial operators involved in the supply chain for these excise goods. This resource aims to help businesses understand their compliance obligations when dealing with these controlled products under UK excise regulations.

Source: HMRC (GOV.UK) – Read the original

This statutory order enacts the findings of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru following its January 2026 review of Carmarthenshire’s electoral structure. The changes include a reduction of electoral wards from 51 to 47 and a decrease in councillor numbers from 75 to 74. The order also implements related adjustments to electoral arrangements stemming from previously enacted community boundary modifications.

Source: legislation.gov.uk – Read the original

An Order has been made to implement changes to electoral arrangements in the Vale of Glamorgan, following recommendations from the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru’s January 2026 review. The changes include an increase in electoral wards from 24 to 26 and an increase in the number of councillors from 58 to 59. These modifications will alter the local government representation structure for the County Borough.

Source: legislation.gov.uk – Read the original

This Order gives effect to recommendations from the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru following its March 2026 review of electoral arrangements for Caerphilly County Borough. The changes reduce the number of electoral wards from 31 to 30 and cut the number of councillors from 69 to 68. The alterations reflect the Commission’s assessment of local population and governance needs.

Source: legislation.gov.uk – Read the original