United Kingdom

MoU for Child Poverty Pathfinder Programme Assessment in Dundee

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 12-month data share initiative starting August 2025. This MoU supports the assessment of the Child Poverty Pathfinder programme in Dundee, Scotland, by enabling data sharing between HMRC, DWP, and Social Security Scotland.

UK Regional Trade in Goods Statistics Q4 2025

HM Revenue & Customs has published the UK regional trade in goods statistics for the fourth quarter of 2025. This release provides a breakdown of UK overseas trade in goods by region and devolved administration.

UK Regional Trade in Goods Statistics Q4 2025 Business Data

HM Revenue & Customs has published supplementary statistical data for UK regional trade in goods for the fourth quarter of 2025. The data set includes quarterly information on the number of goods exporters and importers by UK region and destination country, using both whole number and proportional methodologies.

HMRC Online Services for Tax Agents Explained

HMRC has updated its guidance on online services for tax agents, detailing requirements for agent services accounts and the upcoming mandatory Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for Government Gateway access. The MFA will be implemented from April 7, 2026, to enhance account security.

HMRC Launches 'Tax Confident' Website for Tax Knowledge Gaps

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new website called 'Tax Confident' to help individuals and small businesses understand tax essentials in simple terms. The website covers topics from setting up a business to retirement and aims to improve customer experience and support the government's Plan for Growth.

HMRC - Reducing Debt from Unpaid Criminal Financial Penalties 2025

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 2025 concerning the reduction of debt from unpaid criminal financial penalties. This agreement facilitates data sharing between HMRC and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services to improve the collection of criminal penalties.

HMRC Agent Update Issue 141 Guidance

HMRC has published Agent Update Issue 141, providing guidance and news for tax agents and advisers in the UK. This update is part of regular communications from HMRC to support tax professionals in their advisory roles.

UK Regional Trade Statistics Q4 2025 Tables

HM Revenue & Customs has published the UK regional trade in goods statistics for the fourth quarter of 2025. These accompanying tables provide aggregated quarterly data broken down by EU and non-EU countries, SITC sections, and country groupings.

MoU for fraud detection in Scottish funding applications

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailing a data-sharing agreement for fraud detection in Scottish income-assessed funding applications. This agreement, effective March 19, 2026, aims to identify, investigate, and prevent fraud related to student funding administered by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

HMRC Data Sharing MoU for Former Tenant Arrears Debt Reduction

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils to facilitate data sharing for the reduction of former tenant arrears. This agreement, effective in 2025, aims to improve debt collection rates by allowing councils to segment debt based on debtor affordability.