HMRC has published guidance clarifying how VAT applies to cryptoasset transactions and activities in the UK. The guidance covers key compliance areas including when businesses must register for VAT, how to determine the place of supply for cryptoasset services, and what records must be maintained. This resource aims to help businesses operating in the cryptoasset sector understand their VAT obligations and avoid compliance issues.
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HMRC has published guidance on how to properly use an ATA Carnet when temporarily exporting and importing goods across customs borders. The carnet is an international customs document that allows businesses to move goods temporarily without paying duties or taxes, provided they are re-imported or re-exported within the specified timeframe. This guidance clarifies the procedures traders must follow to ensure compliance when using carnets for temporary movement of merchandise.
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ISA managers must now comply with updated electronic text file specifications when submitting their annual returns to HMRC. The guidance sets out the technical requirements and formatting standards that ISA operators need to follow to ensure their submissions are accepted. This applies to all ISA managers handling Individual Savings Accounts and establishes the mandatory data structure and file format for regulatory reporting purposes.
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Employees in the UK can submit the SC2 form to their employer to request Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) during periods of absence due to illness. This form serves as the formal mechanism for making such requests and helps employees access their entitlements under UK employment law.
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The Office for National Statistics has published accredited official statistics detailing the UK’s merchandise trade flows for August 2026. The dataset encompasses over 9,000 commodity classifications and trade with more than 200 partner countries, offering both summary-level and granular trade information. This comprehensive publication enables customs professionals, logistics operators and trade analysts to access verified trade data at country and product level for the specified month.
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HMRC has published issue 148 of its tax agent guidance, providing updated information for tax agents and advisers on compliance and procedural matters. This regular update contains revisions to previously issued guidance, helping tax professionals maintain accurate knowledge of current HMRC requirements. Tax agents and advisers should review the latest edition to ensure their practice aligns with the most recent HMRC directives and processes.
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HMRC has published official statistics detailing the floorspace measurements for various classes of non-domestic properties as recorded on the 2023 rating list as of 31 March 2026. The data covers a range of commercial property types and their floor areas across different classifications. These statistics provide up-to-date information for businesses and authorities monitoring changes in the non-domestic property market.
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The Office for National Statistics has published detailed overseas trade data for August 2026, covering both EU and non-EU import and export volumes. The figures provide a comprehensive snapshot of UK merchandise trade flows during the month across all trading partner regions. This data is used by logistics professionals, traders, and customs specialists to understand broader trade patterns and market movements.
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The Anti-social Behaviour (Provision of Information) Regulations 2026 establish mandatory reporting requirements for local authorities to submit information to the Secretary of State regarding anti-social behaviour incidents and their responses. Local authorities must collect, retain, and process specified data about reports they receive and the actions they take in response. These regulations operate under powers granted by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to standardise information gathering across relevant authorities.
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HMRC has published a resource where users can check which of its services are currently offline or experiencing unplanned disruptions. This status page allows traders, customs brokers, and logistics professionals to verify whether systems they rely on for compliance and clearance activities are functioning normally. The tool provides real-time visibility into HMRC service availability, helping businesses plan their operations and submissions accordingly.
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