
Alcohol Tobacco Warrant Declaration System (ATWD) – Removal of WOWGR Functionality and associated validation
An update from HMRC on the removal of WOWGR Functionality and associated validation.

An update from HMRC on the removal of WOWGR Functionality and associated validation.

The 2026 BWA AGM took place on Thursday 28th May 2026, via Microsoft Teams, and the meeting notes are now available.

An update from HMRC on action that Excise Businesses & Software Developers need to take re: ATWD Warrants concerning Registered Owners.

An update on the availability of the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme.

Any update on some scheduled maintenance due to take place on the GVMS.

An update regarding planned maintenance on the Customs Declaration Service.

Today (12th February 2026), the government has published the draft secondary legislation for technical consultation, alongside supporting notices which have force of law. This technical consultation seeks to ensure that the primary legislation delivers the policy correctly and effectively. It is not a further consultation on the policy design.

Cavan Fabris, Partner and Head of Data & Cyber at RPC, will be a speaker at the BWA Members’ Forum 2026.

An update from HMRC on VPD, and what businesses need to consider.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding manufacturers, importers, and warehousekeepers involved with vaping products to prepare for registration for Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme from 1 April 2026.

The UK Government has updated the official Alcohol Duty rates, effective from 1st February 2026.

An update on the availability of the excise movement and control system.