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Tax Update day: a flexible friend?
Chris Sanger
A useful release valve or a source of consultation overload? Chris Sanger (EY) examines how Tax Update days have become part of the UK tax policy cycle.
International review for May 2026
Tim Sarson
Tim Sarson (KPMG) reviews fresh OECD Pillar Two guidance, the CJEU’s latest VAT and Transfer Pricing decision, growing interest in Digital Services Taxes and Canada’s delayed implementation of the Under-Taxed Profits Rule.
International review for April 2026
Tim Sarson
Responding to unexpected and rapidly emerging events is currently the
defining theme of international tax policy, writes Tim Sarson (KPMG).
In conversation with… Sir Sajid Javid
Sir Sajid Javid
Anthony Inglese
Former Chancellor Sir Sajid Javid talks to Anthony Inglese CB about his
journey from a childhood above the family shop to high office, and the realities
of tax policy in government.
International review for September 2025
Tim Sarson
Tim Sarson (KPMG) reports the latest trends and developments from around
the globe.
Private client review for July 2025
Sophie Dworetzsky
This month’s update, by Sophie Dworetzsky (Charles Russell Speechlys).
It’s Consultation, Jim – but not as we know it...
Chris Sanger
At first glance, the Government’s revised approach to tax policy making retains
much of the existing framework. There is, however, a significant change on the
commitment to consultation, writes Chris Sanger (EY).
International review for May 2025
Tim Sarson
US developments dominate the headlines in this month’s update by
Tim Sarson (KPMG).
S Kamal v Tax Policy Associates Ltd and another
Honest opinion defeats tax-scheme libel claim
International review for February 2025
Tim Sarson
This month’s review by Tim Sarson (KPMG) includes insight on the latest
developments from the US Administration and the European Community.
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EDITOR'S PICK
Budget 2026: protecting the UK’s tax competitiveness
David Gordon
1 /7
The Orsted ‘tax nothing’
Andrew Page
2 /7
Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
Dom Rothbarth
3 /7
HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
,
Constantine Christofi
,
Craig Kirkham-Wilson
4 /7
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
,
Emily Szasz
,
Joe Williams
,
Tom Gardner
5 /7
Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
,
Tom Jenkins
6 /7
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
Alison Lobb
,
Lisa Shipley
7 /7
Budget 2026: protecting the UK’s tax competitiveness
David Gordon
The Orsted ‘tax nothing’
Andrew Page
Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
Dom Rothbarth
HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
,
Constantine Christofi
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
,
Emily Szasz
Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
,
Tom Jenkins
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
Alison Lobb
,
Lisa Shipley
NEWS
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Budget capital allowances changes: mixed picture for business investment decisions
Government declines to expand land remediation relief
HMRC publish new RTI guidance for employers
ERS: annual returns after scheme closure
CBAM: technical guidance on emissions reporting
CASES
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Abbey Group Ltd v HMRC
Strauss Phillips & Co Ltd v HMRC
Education Training Collective v HMRC
Other cases that caught our eye: 30 October 2026
ScottishPower (SCPL) Ltd and others v HMRC
IN BRIEF
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AI and the unwinnable case
Corporate residence: beyond the paperwork
Hill: the Upper Tribunal on reasonable excuse
Loans to participators: s 455
Modernising the taxation of distributions
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The Nigel Blackwell Family Trust and others v HMRC
One minute with... Helen Miller
Chancellor reportedly rejects alignment of CGT and income tax rates
ScottishPower (SCPL) Ltd and others v HMRC
Side-by-Side: four scenarios for 2030