TIEA between UK and Dominica in forced

After a quiet start, the week in UK trade policy was defined by a massive mid-week surge of activity. The dominant events were a significant liberalisation for Indian agricultural goods, with hundreds of new 0% duties taking effect, and a swift

The UK government has published a series of draft Finance Bill 2026 measures proposing changes across several indirect taxes and duties, including the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, Air Passenger Duty (APD), Alcohol Duty, Landfill Tax, VAT and Vehicle

The Dominican Republic has enacted Law No. 36-26, amending the General Law on Integrated Management and Co-Processing of Solid Waste (Law 225-20) by introducing a revised environmental contribution framework for corporate entities and other changes

The UK’s His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched three tax consultations as part of the Finance Bill 2026 programme, seeking views on changes to the recovery framework for National Insurance contributions (NICs), reforms to Land

The Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) launched a public consultation on 14 July 2026 on a draft General Rule establishing the procedures, requirements and conditions for applying the temporary tax amnesty introduced

The UK HMRC has published policy papers, draft legislation, and explanatory notes covering two proposed tax measures: the introduction of a new Oil and Gas Revenue Levy to replace the existing Energy Profits Levy, and reforms to the foreign