
Feedback Required: Alcohol Duty Reforms evaluation session
The BWA are set to join an Alcohol Duty Reforms evaluation session, and are looking for feedback and thoughts from members.

The BWA are set to join an Alcohol Duty Reforms evaluation session, and are looking for feedback and thoughts from members.

HMRC have shared details for an upcoming live webinar, to learn how best to prepare for the next phase of the Trader Support Service (TSS).

From 1 April 2026, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for VPD and VDS Scheme approval.

Donald Trump has announced plans to remove US tariffs on UK whisky following a visit by King Charles III, in a move aimed at improving trade relations between the two countries.

An update on the availability of the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).


The government has published more information on the objectives, scope and process of the evaluation of the impacts of the 2023 reforms to the alcohol duty system.

An update on the availability of the Customs Declaration Service.

An update on the availability and any issues affecting ATWD.

The following is an update from the HMRC Excise Policy (Goods, Movement & Storage) team.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging vaping-related businesses and supply chains to register for Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme, as applications for approval opens today (1 April 2026).

Applications for the UK’s new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme are now officially open (from 1 April 2026), marking a major step towards full implementation later this year.