
WOWGR reform implementation period and HMRC assurance activity
An update from HMRC on the WOWGR reform implementation period and HMRC assurance activity.

An update from HMRC on the WOWGR reform implementation period and HMRC assurance activity.

HMRC have provided an update regarding the work to implement the Excise Trader Data Service (ETDS) across the weekend of March 7-10, 2025.


On 21st May 2025, BWA Members had the opportunity to visit Forth Ports in Grangemouth for a session on Due Diligence and a site tour.

Find out more about the speakers for our inaugural BWA Members’ Forum, taking place on 11th April 2025.

There is planned downtime on Sunday 9th March 2025.

HMRC are in the process of updating form C945. This is the form by which ships masters request approval, from HMRC, to ship alcohol and tobacco stores free of duty, in line with notice 69a.

HMRC has today (17th February 2025) published a Revenue and Customs Brief, Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamps Scheme, which is guidance about how businesses should adjust.

In November HMRC invited you to comment on draft amendments to three pieces of holding and movement excise guidance. This was due to legislation coming into effect 23rd December 2024 to support easements when moving excise goods under duty suspension.
This guidance has now been published and HMRC has asked us to share the links and changes with you.

The Alcohol Duty rates have been updated from 1st February 2025.

The slides from this event are now available.
This event took place on 11th April 2025, at RPC in London. Our inaugural BWA Members’ Forum brought members together with key industry leaders, and stakeholders for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration.

In this webinar we were joined by Proof 8 CEO, Rob Hollands, as we explored how technology is enabling warehouses to optimise space, track and manage assets efficiently, enhance traceability and reduce the increasing burden of regulation and compliance. This is especially relevant with WOWGR reform.