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The Valuation Office Agency has published technical guidance in Section 13 of its Land Compensation Manual, which sets out the framework for calculating and processing loss payments in compulsory purchase cases. This manual section provides detailed procedures and valuation principles that apply when landowners and occupiers receive compensation beyond basic land value. The guidance covers the assessment of disturbance, severance, and other qualifying losses for those affected by compulsory acquisition of their property.

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HMRC has published guidance to help users check the current availability of the Shared Workspace online service and identify any technical issues that may be affecting access. This resource allows traders and customs agents to monitor service disruptions in real-time. The guidance provides information on where to find status updates and how to determine if problems are widespread or isolated to individual user accounts.

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The Valuation Office Agency has published guidance covering the calculation of basic loss and occupiers loss payments within its compulsory purchase and compensation technical manual. This material sets out the methodology and requirements for determining compensation owed to property owners and occupiers affected by compulsory purchase orders. The guidance applies to all parties involved in compulsory purchase proceedings who need to understand how these specific loss categories are calculated and awarded.

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HMRC has published guidance on how employers and pension scheme trustees can claim input tax relief on expenditure relating to funded pension schemes. The notice clarifies the VAT treatment of various costs associated with managing and operating pension arrangements, enabling businesses to understand their entitlements to recover VAT on eligible pension-related spending.

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HMRC has released guidance identifying commercial software suppliers that can be used to prepare and submit Self Assessment tax returns, supplementary pages and supporting attachments. The list helps taxpayers and agents locate compliant software solutions for meeting their Self Assessment filing obligations. This resource is intended to direct users towards software providers that meet HMRC’s technical standards and compatibility requirements.

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Property owners who believe their business rates valuation is incorrect can submit a challenge through their business rates valuation account. The Valuation Office sets rateable values for commercial properties, and this process allows businesses to dispute assessments they consider inaccurate. The challenge mechanism provides an alternative to accepting the valuation initially assigned to a property.

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HMRC has published guidance detailing the current availability status and any technical problems affecting the Report Pillar 2 top-up taxes service. The guidance helps businesses and their advisors check whether the service is operational and identify any known issues before submitting their declarations. This supports compliance with the OECD Pillar 2 global minimum tax requirements, which UK businesses must report on when applicable.

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HMRC has published its performance report for the fourth quarter of the 2025 to 2026 financial year, covering January to March 2026. The report details how the department performed against its key strategic objectives during this period. The update provides stakeholders with visibility of HMRC’s operational achievements and progress towards departmental goals during the final quarter of the financial year.

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Owners and operators of pleasure craft are required to provide advance notification to UK authorities before sailing into or departing from UK waters, including comprehensive information about the vessel, crew, and cargo. The submission process involves filing a detailed voyage plan and allows for subsequent amendments or cancellations if circumstances change. This requirement applies to all leisure vessels crossing UK maritime borders.

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HMRC has published guidance on the process for cancelling a Gaming Duty registration. The information covers the circumstances under which businesses can request cancellation and the procedures that must be followed to complete the process. This applies to any organisation currently registered for Gaming Duty purposes. Businesses seeking to cancel their registration should follow the specific steps outlined in HMRC’s guidance.

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