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HM Revenue and Customs has released accredited official statistics covering the UK’s seven distinct gambling regulatory regimes. The annual publication provides comprehensive data on betting and gaming activities monitored across all regulated sectors. This statistical release enables businesses and stakeholders in the gambling industry to understand market trends and compliance patterns. The figures are produced to accredited standards, ensuring reliability for industry planning and regulatory oversight purposes.

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The Recovery of Health Services Charges (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 modifies the tariff of charges that compensators must pay when an injured person receives a compensation settlement. Under the existing scheme established by the 2006 Order, these charges recover the cost of hospital treatment and ambulance services provided to injured persons. The amendment updates the specified charge amounts that are certified by the Department for Communities and applies to persons liable to pay compensation to injured claimants.

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HMRC has published guidance on payment methods and processing timescales for the Economic Crime Levy. The information clarifies how businesses can submit payments and the expected duration for funds to be received and recorded by HMRC. This applies to organisations subject to the levy requirement.

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HMRC has published guidance on the procedures for submitting returns related to the Economic Crime Levy and the process for making amendments to previously filed returns. The guidance covers the submission methods and timelines that affected organisations must follow when reporting their Economic Crime Levy liabilities. This applies to businesses required to register and pay the levy based on their turnover thresholds.

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A correction order has been issued to fix errors and omissions in the original 2025 development consent order for Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project under the Planning Act 2008. The correction was made following a formal request submitted under the statutory procedure outlined in Schedule 4 of the Planning Act 2008. This order ensures the development consent documentation is accurate and complete for the proposed runway expansion project.

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Property owners operating self-catering holiday lets in England are able to submit applications for business rates classification. The application process requires operators to meet specific eligibility criteria and complete a dedicated form. This allows holiday let businesses to be assessed for business rates rather than residential council tax, potentially affecting their tax obligations and liabilities.

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HMRC has released the latest edition of its tax-free savings newsletter for September 2026, containing current information for stakeholders involved in tax-free savings schemes and accounts. The newsletter covers recent developments and updates relevant to individuals and organisations managing tax-advantaged savings arrangements. This regular publication keeps interested parties informed of any changes to schemes such as ISAs and other tax-free savings products offered in the UK.

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Businesses moving goods under transit procedures must maintain financial guarantees to cover their movements. This guidance explains the purpose of transit guarantees and provides details on how to calculate the specific amount required based on your movement profile and risk factors.

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HMRC has published background information and a quality assessment for statistics covering the Research and Development Tax Credits scheme. The report provides transparency on the methodology and reliability of R&D tax credit data collected and reported by the tax authority. This documentation enables users to understand the accuracy and limitations of publicly available R&D tax credit statistics.

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HMRC has published accredited official statistics detailing Research and Development Tax Credits, including data on claim volumes, associated costs to the exchequer, and the characteristics of companies utilising the scheme. The statistics provide transparency on how businesses across different sectors are accessing R&D tax relief and the overall financial impact of the programme. This data is relevant for customs and trade professionals monitoring government support schemes affecting UK businesses engaged in research and development activities.

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