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Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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From 6 May new secondary legislation came into force allowing HMRC to specify the format of P87 applications. HMRC has updated the form they want customers to use on GOV.UK and from 7 May 2022 all P87 applications must be made on this form.

The temporary reintroduction of bulk agent appeals for 2020 to 2021 Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) late filing penalties, will come to an end on 6 May 2022 as planned.

Agent Update 95 is available now and contains the latest articles, updates, help and support for the entire agent community.

HMRC has published an in-depth review on upholding standards for agents. The review sets out our approach and the statutory powers available to us when dealing with breaches of the Standard. It brings together contributions and examples of work from across HMRC and it’s the first time this information has been published in one place.

We may not be able to talk to you about your clients’ SEISS grants unless we receive additional consent from them. This is because our existing process – the 64-8 agent authorisation – was not designed to cover the support provided in response to coronavirus, such as SEISS grants, so the usual taxpayer confidentiality rules apply. We require this additional authorisation […]

From 31 March 2022, new clients will need to use a new form 64-8 to give authorisation for you to deal directly with us on their behalf. Existing clients do not need to re-authorise their current relationship.

The Chancellor made his annual Spring Statement speech today where he set out the Government’s tax plan to support the UK economy, businesses and families in both the short and the medium term. 

Agent Update 94 is available now and contains the latest articles, updates, help and support for the entire agent community.

Due to the impact of coronavirus on individuals and businesses around the country, HMRC has not issued a Late Filing Penalty for anyone who has been unable to file their 2020-21 self-assessment return by 31 January 2022 providing they did so by 28 February 2022.

HMRC is reviewing the CG Manual to ensure it provides HMRC’s interpretation of relevant legislation where there is more than one reasonable view of how rules work.Where material in the CG Manual isn’t providing an interpretation, that material is being removed. Where appropriate, material will be reproduced elsewhere and linked from the CG Manual.

Check recent contacts from HMRC to help you decide if a suspicious email, phone call, text or letter could be a scam.

Check the availability and any issues affecting the Check a UK VAT number online service.

This tax information and impact note is about simplifying and improving the administration of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

Check for free and paid-for software recognised by HMRC that you can use to report PAYE information online.

UK offices where movements under the Community and Common Transit procedures can start and end.

Look up Customs Declaration Service error codes.

The aim of the ECS handbook is to give you clear and comprehensive guidance on how to undertake your role within ECS. It will help you understand the legislation, how our policies work and how they should be applied. It will also explain how to apply the sanctions framework and the powers available for you […]

Get help to classify various toys and games for import and export.

Licences from LITE/SPIRE may not reach HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS), causing clearance delays. Report declaration problems to CDS while we investigate.