HMRC has launched a technical consultation on draft secondary legislation to establish transitional tax provisions ahead of the increase in the normal minimum pension age from 55 to 57, which takes effect on 6 April 2028. The regulations will address tax implications during the transition period as the new age threshold comes into force. Stakeholders in pensions administration and compliance are invited to submit comments on the proposed provisions.
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Official statistics have been published showing the number of checks and challenges filed against local non-domestic rating lists as of 30 June 2026. The data covers both the 2023 rating list and the 2026 rating list, providing a snapshot of business property valuation disputes during this period. These figures help stakeholders understand the scale of rating list challenges across the UK’s non-domestic property sector.
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HMRC introduced revised procedures for the Construction Industry Scheme from 6 April 2007, altering how tax is applied to payments made to construction workers and subcontractors. The reform manual outlines the new payment taxation rules that replaced previous CIS arrangements, affecting contractors and subcontractors operating in the construction sector. This guidance document sets out the compliance requirements and tax treatment of construction payments under the reformed scheme framework.
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HMRC is offering businesses a range of resources to support their understanding of importing and exporting goods, including email updates, instructional videos and live webinars. The initiative aims to help traders navigate customs requirements and compliance obligations for moving goods across borders. Organisations can access these materials to stay informed about regulatory changes and practical guidance relevant to their import and export activities.
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UK authorities have issued guidance for construction industry employers and workers on identifying potential labour fraud and the proper procedures for reporting suspected violations. The guidance outlines the specific checks that businesses and employees should conduct to prevent fraudulent employment practices within the sector. This initiative aims to protect workers from exploitation and ensure compliance with employment law across construction operations.
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This guidance explains the process for businesses to formally notify customs when goods imported under authorised use schemes have been utilised for their approved purpose, destroyed, or sent back out of the UK. The declaration is a required administrative step to complete the customs procedure and ensure compliance with the conditions of the authorised use arrangement. Importers must follow the specified notification process to close out their customs records properly.
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HM Revenue and Customs has published transparency information detailing the quantity and pay grades of junior-level employees distributed throughout its various organisational units. The released files provide a breakdown of staffing levels below senior management positions across HMRC’s operational structure. This data release aims to enhance public visibility into the department’s workforce composition and resource allocation across different functional areas.
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HMRC has made available a series of emails, videos and webinars designed to help contractors and subcontractors understand their tax obligations and record-keeping requirements under the Construction Industry Scheme. The materials cover practical guidance on how scheme participants should manage their tax responsibilities. This resource is intended to support those operating within the construction sector to ensure compliance with CIS regulations.
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HM Revenue and Customs has released transparency data detailing the organisational structure and senior posts within the department. The files document how the highest-ranking positions at HMRC are arranged and structured. This information is made publicly available as part of government transparency requirements.
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HMRC provides instructions for businesses on how to transition goods that have undergone processing or repair from inward processing procedures into free circulation within the UK market, alternative special customs procedures, or back out of the country for re-export. The guidance covers the procedural requirements and documentation needed to complete these movements legally. This applies to importers and manufacturers using inward processing relief to avoid tariffs during production.
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