UK: ratification of DTA with Tajikistan

The UK HM Treasury has issued a statement delivered to Parliament by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, setting out the Government’s economic response to the conflict in the Middle East, including a series of tax-related and energy

The UK’s HMRC has issued draft regulations on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 9 April 2026. The draft covers the administration of the tax, including emissions, as well as the monitoring and verification of emissions data. This

UK’s HMRC has issued updated guidance on the foreign income and gains (FIG) regime on 6 April 2026, setting out eligibility criteria, claim procedures, qualifying income and gains, and the implications for tax allowances. Background: FIG

The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) announced it has published guidance for audit firms on using generative and agentic AI tools in audit engagements on 30 March 2026. The guidance sets out how firms can mitigate risks to audit quality

Estonia’s government approved the signing of the income and capital tax treaty with the UK on 19 March 2026. The updated treaty is structured to comply with current international norms, in accordance with the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit

The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published guidance on handling tax adviser sanctionable conduct, effective from 16 March 2026. From 1 April 2026, HMRC can take stronger action against advisers who deliberately contribute to tax