UPDATE: Alcohol Tobacco Warrant Declaration System (ATWD)
4th March 2026
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.
An update from HMRC on the removal of WOWGR Functionality and associated validation.
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.
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.
UK banks have agreed to provide a large £11 billion lending package to support British companies.
HM Revenue & Customs has updated its guidance on removing cider from premises without paying excise duty.
Following a competitive procurement exercise, it was confirmed on 17 December 2025 that Netcompany has been chosen by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to deliver the next phase of the Trader Support Service (TSS).
Michelle Sloane, Partner at RPC, will be a speaker at the BWA Members’ Forum 2026.
Gary Lampon, Organised Crime Operations at HM Revenue & Customs, will be a speaker at the BWA Members’ Forum 2026.
There is planned downtime for being able to access the online form for reporting a problem using CDS.
The government are making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in the sector.
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