
UK Trade Tariff Update: Excise duties, reliefs, drawbacks and allowances
The rates and types of tax code, for taxable commodities imported or produced in the UK, have been updated.

The rates and types of tax code, for taxable commodities imported or produced in the UK, have been updated.

HMRC are launching a new digital service for Alcohol Duty approvals, returns and payments in March 2025. This means UK alcohol producers can account for everything Alcohol Duty-related in one place.

A statement from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions.

Lorry drivers to benefit from more parking, secure rest areas and better restaurants and showers.

On 19 September 2024, the government confirmed that the new arrangements under the Windsor Framework for parcels and freight movements that were due to come into effect from 30 September 2024, would not take effect from that date and that businesses should be fully prepared for them by 31st March 2025.
The following key information will help you prepare for the new arrangements for B2B parcel movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Kirsty Wainwright, Head of Operations for Eden Mill St Andrews, will be our speaker at this years BWA Christmas Lunch.


As part of the Budget, the Chancellor confirmed the introduction of Vaping Products Duty from October 2026.

At Spring Budget 2024, the government announced the end of the Alcohol Duty Stamps Scheme following a review by HMRC.

As part of the Budget, the Chancellor has today (30th October 2024) announced changes to alcohol duty rates.

Key points from todays budget including cut to duty on draft alcohol, National Insurance rise, business rates and more.

On 10th of October 2024, the Government published the first draft of its Employment Rights Bill. The Bill heralds the most significant and far-reaching reform to employment laws in over 40 years; it proposes a generational shift to employee safeguards and industrial rights.