Also in the news...
New plans revealed to save small firms £22,000 a year and improve access to cash
New Fair Payments and Disability Finance Codes launched to support SMEs
UK support to Ukraine: factsheet
This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
Avoiding Scheduling Conflicts: Tips for Better Leave Coordination
Effective leave coordination is essential for any workplace. Balancing staff time off with operational needs ensures businesses run smoothly while employees enjoy their well-deserved breaks. However, without proper planning, scheduling conflicts can lead to disruption, reduced productivity, and even strained relationships among colleagues.
Compensation if you're a victim of crime abroad
You may be able to apply for compensation if you’re a UK resident and have been injured because of a violent crime in another country.
Iceland Foreign travel advice
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 21 November 2024 Updated: 21 November 2024 Latest update: Updated information on driving conditions and extreme weather ('Safety and security' page).
Customs Declaration Service: service availability and issues
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Customs Declaration Services.
Planned downtime
Saturday 29 January 2022 9:30pm to 5am Sunday 30 January 2022
Due to scheduled maintenance, you will be unable to use this service from 9:30pm on Saturday 29 January 2022 to 5am on Sunday 30 January 2022.
During this time you will not be able to:
- submit declarations
- obtain a goods movement reference for declarations from the goods vehicle movement service
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Service issues
Problems with monthly postponed import VAT statements
We are looking into the problems some importers are having when trying to access statements to account for import VAT on VAT Returns, particularly in June 2021, September 2021 and October 2021.
If you do not have access to statements but need to complete your VAT Return, you can estimate your import VAT figures for those months.
If you do need to estimate your import VAT and can show that you followed the guidance, then HMRC will not impose penalties on errors that might occur.
Other services
Check availability and issues for other services.