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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The first commencement order has been issued to bring provisions of the Insolvency (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2026 into force. This legislation updates insolvency law in Northern Ireland to reflect changes to how insolvent businesses and individuals are handled. The order includes transitional provisions to manage the shift from previous rules to the new framework. Specific commencement dates and affected provisions are detailed within the order.
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HMRC has released official statistics covering tax receipts, National Insurance contributions, and expenditure across the UK. These accredited figures provide a comprehensive overview of revenue collection and spending by HM Revenue and Customs. The data is compiled to meet standards for official statistics and offers stakeholders transparency on government tax administration performance. Businesses and trade professionals can use these figures to understand the broader fiscal context affecting compliance requirements and customs operations.
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