HMRC has published its latest Air Passenger Duty Bulletin, presenting official accredited statistics on UK airline passenger volumes and APD tax receipts for the reporting period. The bulletin provides comprehensive data and analysis tracked by HMRC as administrator of this aviation tax. The publication offers insights into passenger movement trends and the financial performance of the APD regime across UK airports.
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HMRC has published guidance enabling users to check the current availability of the Self Assessment online service and identify any technical issues that may be affecting access. This resource allows taxpayers and agents to monitor service performance in real time and plan their compliance activities accordingly. The guidance helps users understand whether any disruptions are impacting their ability to file returns or manage their tax accounts online.
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HMRC has released its official record detailing which organisations and individuals have been granted pre-release access to its published statistics. Pre-release access allows authorised parties to view statistical data before public release, enabling better planning and informed decision-making. This transparency list demonstrates HMRC’s commitment to maintaining fairness and accountability in how statistical information is distributed to different stakeholders within the trade and customs sector.
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HMRC has published transparency data detailing all spending over £500 made through its electronic purchasing card solution for July 2026. The disclosure includes individual transactions processed via the ePCS system during this period. This regular publication forms part of HMRC’s commitment to public spending transparency and allows stakeholders to review government expenditure patterns.
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Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has published its inaugural dataset on taxable gains from cryptoassets, revealing details on 240 individuals with significant cryptocurrency holdings. This marks the first time HMRC has disclosed official statistics specifically tracking cryptoasset tax compliance among high-value holders. The release provides insights into how the tax authority is monitoring and collecting data on digital asset transactions subject to UK capital gains tax.
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HMRC and the Office for National Statistics have published monthly employment and pay figures for April 2027, derived from Real Time Information submitted through the PAYE system. The data provides estimates of payrolled employees across the UK and their corresponding earnings during the period. This joint release forms part of the official statistics on the labour market collected through employers’ real-time tax submissions.
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HMRC has published a quality report outlining the methodology and reliability standards for Annual Plastic Packaging Tax data collection and reporting. The report documents the statistical processes used to compile PPT figures, which applies to businesses producing or importing plastic packaging above specified thresholds. This transparency measure ensures stakeholders can understand the accuracy and completeness of publicly released PPT statistics.
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HMRC and the Office for National Statistics have published their monthly statistics on payrolled employee numbers and wage levels based on Real Time Information data submitted through the PAYE system. The joint release provides official figures on employment and pay across the UK economy for May 2027, drawn from employers’ real-time tax submissions to HMRC.
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The Accredited official statistics for UK betting and gaming have been updated with provisional data covering the period from August 2025 to July 2026. The release includes annual figures on betting and gaming receipts and declarations, providing a comprehensive overview of activity across the sector during this financial year. This data supports industry monitoring and regulatory decision-making within the gambling sector.
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HMRC has released guidance identifying carbon pricing schemes that will qualify under the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, designed to help importers prepare for the scheme’s implementation. The provisional list specifies which international and domestic carbon pricing systems will be recognised for CBAM purposes. This guidance enables businesses importing covered goods to understand how carbon costs from their country of origin may be credited against future CBAM obligations. The list remains subject to further updates as the scheme continues to develop.
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