HMRC has released transparency data documenting all official meetings held between its staff and tobacco industry representatives during July to September 2026. The publication forms part of the department’s commitment to maintaining open records of stakeholder engagement across the sector. This disclosure allows visibility into interactions between regulatory officials and commercial interests during the specified quarter.
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Employers operating employment related securities schemes must inform HMRC once the scheme ceases operation. The notification process allows HMRC to update its records and close the scheme on the tax authority’s system. This applies to all employers currently running such schemes who intend to wind them down or terminate them.
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HMRC has published guidance highlighting frequent mistakes employers encounter when submitting PAYE Real Time Information returns, with the aim of helping businesses reduce compliance errors and prevent associated disputed charges. The resource outlines common pitfalls in RTI submission processes and provides practical information on how to complete returns correctly. By understanding these typical errors, employers can improve their filing accuracy and avoid potential penalties or disputes with the tax authority.
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HMRC has published the official customs office codes required for businesses submitting declarations through the Customs Declaration Service. The codes, listed in Appendix 14 of the guidance, enable traders to correctly identify the appropriate UK customs office for their import and export transactions. This reference material is essential for anyone filing customs declarations electronically to ensure submissions are routed to the correct processing location.
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HMRC has released guidance setting out the specific measurement unit codes required when submitting declarations to the Customs Declaration Service, specifically for Data Elements 2/3 and 4/4 as detailed in Appendix 20. This guidance provides traders and customs agents with the standardised codes they must use to correctly categorise and report goods quantities during the customs clearance process. The measurement unit codes ensure consistency and accuracy across all customs declarations submitted through the service.
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A correction slip has been issued to amend legislation covering multiple areas of employment law, including workers’ rights, redundancy procedures, public contract worker protections, and employer equality duties. The amendments also address changes to the definition of employment businesses, establishment of negotiating bodies for school support staff and social care, amendments to seafarers’ wages provisions, maritime employment agreements, trade union regulations, and labour market enforcement mechanisms. This correction ensures the accuracy and proper application of the comprehensive employment law reforms across multiple sectors and regulatory areas.
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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Drymen, Stirling, Scotland) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026 removes temporary flight restrictions that were previously imposed over the Drymen area near Stirling in Scotland. The revocation regulation cancels the emergency measures that had limited aircraft operations in this designated zone. This change affects airspace users and operators conducting flights in the affected Scottish region.
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HMRC outlines the enforcement actions it can take against taxpayers who fail to settle their tax obligations, including the use of debt collection agencies and additional measures applicable to those residing outside the UK. The guidance explains the progression of enforcement steps HMRC may initiate when tax debts remain unpaid and clarifies how international residency affects the debt recovery process.
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HMRC has released its Accredited official statistics bulletin on alcohol, presenting provisional duty receipts figures through October 2026 alongside production and clearances data extending to September 2026. The bulletin provides up-to-date insights into alcohol sector activity and tax revenues for businesses and trade professionals monitoring market trends. This statistical release forms part of HMRC’s regular reporting on alcohol duty performance across the UK.
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HMRC has clarified the rules governing Universal Credit entitlements for households with more than two children where claims were made before 6 April 2026. The guidance outlines specific exceptions and circumstances that may apply to families exceeding the standard two-child limitation within the Universal Credit system. This information is relevant to claimants managing benefits for larger households during the specified period.
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