Finance Act 2021 Penalties for Digitally Obligated Persons

The UK Treasury has appointed April 1, 2026, as the commencement date for specific penalty provisions within the Finance Act 2021. These penalties apply to digitally obligated persons concerning income tax and capital gains tax returns and payments for the 2026-27 tax year and subsequent years.

Taxes (Interest Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has amended the Taxes (Interest Rate) Regulations 1989 to set new interest rates for unpaid and overpaid domestic and multinational top-up taxes. The rate for unpaid tax is set at 7.75% per annum, while the rate for overpaid tax is 2.75% per annum, with provisions for adjustments based on a reference rate.

Corporate Interest Restriction (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Parliament has enacted the Corporate Interest Restriction (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the 2022 regulations by removing certain requirements for submitting information via electronic communications and making consequential administrative changes to the corporate interest restriction regime.

National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015, increasing various minimum wage rates effective April 1, 2026. The national living wage for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £12.71 per hour, with other age-based and apprenticeship rates also seeing increases.

USPTO Patent Application for Infusion Tubing Sets

The USPTO has published a patent application for short-range communicating infusion tubing sets. The application describes a system where infusion tubing can transmit information to a pump, allowing the pump to verify compatibility with a prescribed medication regimen before dispensing.

USPTO Patent Application for Intravenous Needle Insertion Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083907A1) for an intravenous needle insertion device. The application was filed by inventors Eric Gokcen and Cem Gokcen on September 19, 2023, and is scheduled for publication on March 26, 2026.

USPTO Patent Application: Thyroid Hormone Delivery Device

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083906A1) for a thyroid hormone delivery device. The application describes a subcutaneous implantable device with a microprocessor and precision pump for continuous thyroxine delivery, aiming to enhance patient compliance and metabolic control.

USPTO Publishes Medical Device Patent Application

The USPTO published a new patent application (US20260083905A1) for a medical device on March 26, 2026. The application, filed by Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha, describes a medical device with a housing, a flexible sheet-shaped adhesion member, and a detachable attachment.

USPTO Patent Application for Infusion Catheter Hub Assembly

The USPTO has published a new patent application for an infusion catheter hub assembly. The application details a system designed for delivering fluid and includes an introducer needle for inserting catheters or sensors, with a user-removable hub and an activation mechanism.

USPTO Patent Application: Infusion Pump with Air Bubble Detection

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083903A1) for an infusion pump with an air bubble detection method. The invention utilizes an ultrasonic sensor and an imaging device to detect gas bubbles and particles in infusion fluids, aiming to enhance patient safety.