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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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 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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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 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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HMRC has published its accredited official statistics on Capital Gains Tax, providing annual figures alongside detailed supporting documents and data tables. This release offers transparency into CGT collections, compliance trends, and taxpayer behaviour across the UK. The statistics package includes commentary explaining key findings and datasets that allow detailed analysis of Capital Gains Tax activity. These figures are relevant to tax professionals, advisors, and compliance teams monitoring CGT trends and economic patterns.
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HM Revenue and Customs has published a Background Quality Report detailing the methodology, reliability and processes behind its annual Capital Gains Tax statistics. The report provides accredited official statistics on CGT, explaining data collection methods and quality standards used in producing these figures. This documentation gives users transparent information about the accuracy and limitations of the published CGT data that HMRC releases each year.
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