HM Treasury’s 1 October update is an Official Statistics release, but it adds no fresh economic numbers. SMEs and lenders get process, not a new signal, so exposure should stay steady until data changes. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 1 October 2026, HMRC updated warehousing guidance for alcohol and tobacco operators. It now directs returns and payment warrants through Alcohol and Tobacco Warehousing Declarations. Creditors should check excise payment timing today. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

1 October 2026: HMRC says firms need an agent services account to use certain services. Without one, tax advisers can hit blocked access and client work can stall this week. RecoupIQ Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

30 September: DBT opened the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme consultation. It is now seeking views on eligibility before the rules are fixed. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

£50m is Tilray’s first BrewDog signal, and it is bigger than the £33m it paid in March. The spend points to a repair bill, not just a deal price. UK suppliers should watch the cash path. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

True Brit Entertainment entered administration on Monday, less than three years after launch. City AM says the studio had $150m in start-up funding. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

29 September HMRC told firms to “Submit a return for the Economic Crime Levy”. The guidance turns a standing levy into an October filing task. Companies should check whether they must file, and whether a return needs amending. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

30 September brings a fresh DBT monthly snapshot of UK trade and investment conditions. The release pulls together ONS, HMRC, DBT and other official statistics, a timely check as firms set Q4 assumptions. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published Edition 7 of its MTD for Income Tax developer newsletter today. It is a same-day readiness check for software suppliers, accountants and advisers. The update is a prompt to review what is live, not what is planned. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HM Treasury confirmed 2 FCA board appointments on 30 September. Lea Paterson CBE and Matthew Tobin join as non-executive directors at month-end. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

30 September: HM Treasury has published its latest Treasury minute. That is the first formal government response channel for PAC criticism, so the signal now moves from scrutiny to follow-through. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC has published 7 gambling regimes in its annual UK Betting and Gaming Statistics. The release is an official read on duty accruals. It is a fresh check for Q4 board packs and lender talks. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published August 2026 card spend over £500 today. The ePCS record gives suppliers a one month read as Q4 starts. It shows buying timing, not payment risk, so check counterparties before extending terms. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC today published guidance on how much guarantee traders need for transit movements. The note says firms should check cover before the next consignment moves. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC updated its Self Assessment commercial software suppliers guidance on 29 September. Accountants now have a fresh shortlist to review before filing work ramps up. The change is a workflow check, not a performance ranking. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

DBT published its April to June 2026 overseas travel and meetings record today. The Q2 release shows where ministerial attention sat, but it does not prove policy change. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Published at 10:32 today, the DBT transparency return adds a dated Q2 record of special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

£5.8m in income tax and NIC was blocked after an Upper Tribunal ruling on British Airways’ Heathrow crew accommodation. The case shows staff housing can create tax exposure, and the outcome turns on the facts of the arrangement. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME