TSS portal availability update
14th August 2026
An notification on downtime due to an update on the TSS portal.
An notification on downtime due to an update on the TSS portal.
A practical guide for workers in warehouses, HGVs and other hot working environments.
An update on the unavailability of the Common Component (CONF) part of the Import Control System 2.
In late June, HMRC published a call for evidence on customs modernisation. There is still time to get involved and further details can be found here.
Taking place on 13th August 2026, this third webinar will provide more details on the next phase of the Trader Support Service; it will summarise and answer your most relevant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and will signpost to milestones and the key timelines leading up to the planned 20th October transition to the new service.
Boost for whisky producers as tariffs removed for shipments bound for US
On Friday 24 July 2026, the BWA was delighted to welcome members and guests to another successful House of Commons Lunch, bringing together industry professionals, HMRC and stakeholders from across the excise and customs sectors.
Information on the Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme for retailers.
HMRC colleagues within Small, Business and Individuals (SBI) have commenced a Missing Returns Project in June 2026 to reinstate penalties for non-submission of the W1 Excise Warehouse Returns.
An update on the work HMRC are doing around VPD.
An update on HMRCs work on Due Diligence and Alcohol Duty Fraud.
The BWA attended a JECG meeting on 23rd June. Here is an overview of the key points discussed.
DWP are hosting an upcoming webinar introducing Able Futures, a DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people.
Tax Update 2026 included 11 customs measures.
This update includes details of the upcoming changes to the Trader Support Service. This includes key dates and next steps.
The following has been shared by HMRC following a written ministerial statement made by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Dan Tomlinson.
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