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These Regulations bring into force amendments from the Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act 2025 that restrict the maximum length of time individuals can hold entitlements to vote by post in local government elections in Scotland and Wales. The changes also apply equivalent restrictions to proxy postal voting entitlements for the same elections. These provisions complete the commencement of the 2025 Act, which partially came into force on Royal Assent.

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These regulations implement provisions from the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 that require private landlord redress schemes to be formally approved or designated by the Secretary of State. The schemes must provide for independent investigation and determination of complaints from prospective, current, or former residential tenants against private rented sector landlords who are scheme members. The regulations set out the criteria and process for scheme approval and designation under the Act.

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Regulations have confirmed that section 10 of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 will come into force on 26 November 2026. The section relates to provisions governing police conduct and scrutiny arrangements in Scotland. Transitional arrangements have also been established to manage the implementation of this section during the changeover period.

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A correction slip has amended the import duty rates applied to Bhutanese goods under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018. Bhutan has been reclassified from the least developed countries list to the eligible developing countries list, which alters the preferential tariff treatment applicable to imports from that country.

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The UK has released its second quarter 2026 regional trade statistics covering April to June, presenting aggregated data on trade values and business counts at ITL1 level. The dataset differentiates between EU and non-EU trade flows and provides further analysis across SITC product sections and various country groupings. This statistical release supports trade monitoring and analysis for logistics and customs professionals tracking regional trade patterns across the UK.

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HMRC has published the results of its 2025 survey gathering feedback from customs agents, small enterprises, and medium-sized businesses on their interactions with the department. The report documents key insights into customer experiences and satisfaction levels among traders and professional representatives who handle customs and trade compliance matters. These findings inform HMRC’s understanding of service delivery and support needs within the customs clearance and logistics sector.

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HMRC has published issue 147 of its guidance for tax agents and advisers. This update provides the latest information relevant to professionals who represent clients in tax matters. Tax agents and advisers should review the latest guidance to ensure their practices remain compliant with current HMRC requirements and procedures.

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HM Revenue and Customs has published supplementary spreadsheet data alongside its second quarter 2026 regional trade in goods statistics, covering the period from April to June 2026. The data includes business counts information broken down by region, providing granular insights into trading activity across the UK. This release supports understanding of how goods trade varies geographically across different parts of the country.

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HMRC has published official statistics on tax reliefs available across the creative industries, covering eight distinct sectors including film, television production, animation, gaming, and cultural institutions. The data provides information on relief schemes for high-end television, children’s content, video games, theatre, orchestras, and museum exhibitions. These statistics offer insights into how tax relief mechanisms are being utilised across the creative economy.

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HMRC has published guidance on how traders registered under the Import One Stop Shop scheme can settle VAT liabilities arising from their IOSS returns. The information covers the available payment methods and typical processing timeframes for payments to reach HMRC’s accounts. This applies to non-UK businesses selling goods to customers in the EU and Northern Ireland who use the simplified IOSS registration process for VAT compliance.

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