HMRC updated its insolvency practitioner handbook at 10:58 today on VAT partial exemption. The note says what to do when input tax relates to exempt supplies, a same-day signal for live insolvency claims and recovery checks. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #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 HMRC refreshed its Self Assessment guidance. The GOV.UK page now points accountants and sole traders to registration, tax returns, tax bills and payments. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #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

HMRC published IHT100b on 1 October. It tells trustees to report the end of a qualifying interest in possession when someone has died, and says inheritance tax is due. Live probate payment timing may need a review. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

On 30 September, the Insolvency Service said some company directors can apply for redundancy payments. Creditors should check owner-managed exposure, because director status can affect what gets paid and when. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #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 published its August 2026 spending over £25,000 return today. It is a month-end check for suppliers and advisers. The record shows spend, not risk, so verify counterparties before extending credit. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

On 30 September, HMRC published its alcohol smuggling outputs report. It covers seizures, criminal enforcement and the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme. For drinks creditors, that scheme is the part to check first. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #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 its SME action plan for 2025 to 2028 at 8:30 today. It also says it is making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains. The signal is policy, not proof of spend. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME