New Vaping Products Duty comes into effect
A new excise duty on vaping products has come into force in the UK today (1 October 2026) to reduce the affordability and appeal of vaping, especially to young people and non-smokers.
Topics: Public Sector Finance
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More than £300 million paid out through Help to Save with thousands more savers set to benefit
With more than £300 million having been paid out in bonus payments, and thousands more people set to be eligible for an account through the Help to Save scheme, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is kicking off UK Savings Week by reminding people who can benefit.
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Improved Self Assessment registration service launched
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched an improved registration service making it easier than ever to register for Self Assessment.
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Extend Child Benefit for your teen before 31 August
Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds starting further education or approved training courses must extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August or payments will stop automatically. GCSE results day on 20 August is a key moment for teenagers to decide their next steps. Parents can extend their claim in minutes using the HMRC app or GOV.UK.
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Make the most of Playday with Tax-Free Childcare
Working families urged to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare on Playday to help pay for holiday clubs, after-school clubs, nurseries and childmindersLatest statistics show families save almost £100 a month with Tax-Free ChildcareNumber of families using Tax-Free Childcare for children aged 8 and above increased by 20%
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HMRC urges customers not to ignore Simple Assessment letters
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging people who receive a Simple Assessment letter this summer to not ignore it, and to check the details and pay any tax owed.
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New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now
One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s first year, new figures reveal.
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Millions of families in line for Child Benefit rate increase
More than 6.9 million families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in payments from next week Using the HMRC app is quickest and easiest way to claim Child Benefit and manage payments Thousands of new parents are missing out on payments by delaying their claim
Millions of families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in their payments from next week, as HM Revenue and Customs ( -
HMRC delivered record tax revenues in 2014-15
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today that it collected a record £517.7 billion in tax in 2014-15 (an increase of £12 billion on the previous year), as a result of economic growth and the continued crackdown on tax evasion and avoidance.
