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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting)One of my favourite things is checking and monitoring the targets that are set out for HMRC. I know that parliamentarians on both sides of the House like to write to the Minister…03 Feb 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting)The shadow Minister is right that the tax adviser registration comes in from May this year—specifically, from 18 May 2026—but registration will be phased in over 2026-27 and tax…03 Feb 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting)As is the case with other items in this part of the Bill, we consulted extensively on these notices, with a 12-week consultation earlier in the year and a further eight-week…03 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2026
Draft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Calculation of Non-Domestic Rating High-Value Multiplier) (England) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Calculation of Non-Domestic Rating High-Value Multiplier) (England) Regulations 2026.02 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2026
Draft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Calculation of Non-Domestic Rating High-Value Multiplier) (England) Regulations 2026The regulations prescribe the circumstances in which the new retail, hospitality and leisure and high value business rates multipliers will apply. It is a pleasure to see you in…02 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2026
Draft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Calculation of Non-Domestic Rating High-Value Multiplier) (England) Regulations 2026In response to the points raised by the shadow Minister, it is worth emphasising that the decision to introduce new tax rates to the system means that, for the first time, a…02 Feb 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clauses 87 and 88 implement changes announced at Budget 2025 concerning tobacco duty rates. At the Budget, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor confirmed that the Government will…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 97 makes changes to the main rates of the climate change levy, with effect from 1 April 2027. Since 2001, CCL has provided an incentive for businesses and the public sector…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)We do not expect that the changes will result in significant cost changes. How ports that currently benefit from the inland border facilities choose to recover any costs is a…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 111 removes a restrictive time limit within which relief from the annual tax on enveloped dwellings can be claimed. This measure updates the legislation to remove the…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)The Government are committed to ensuring that world-leading capital markets support our firms to raise the capital they need to continue to grow and invest. Clause 82 introduces…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 109 amends sections 20 and 20A of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 to update HMRC’s existing powers to require all ports to provide and fund customs…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I will not expound on the detail of the clauses, but I will explain why the Government cannot accept the amendments. On amendment 44, any public disclosure of evidence before an…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the hon. Member for his comments. It is good to converse with a new Opposition spokesman and I look forward to more conversations and discussions with him—though I do not…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)The refining fire of a consultation process is something that I am happy to stand behind. On the shadow Minister’s important point about the decision to remove the dredging…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I have given way multiple times, but I am happy to do so again, because we are in Committee and it is good to have thorough scrutiny.29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Yes; in anticipation of the Budget and the announcements made at the Budget, work was carried out between HMRC and policy officials in the Treasury to assess the implications of…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank Opposition Members for their contributions and for welcoming the Government’s decision on this matter at the Budget. I find it a bit tiresome that the Conservatives, when…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)The Government are, of course, aware of the pressures on local council finances as a result of the growing number of children with additional needs who require transportation or…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 110 will make changes to the rates charged to businesses under the economic crime (anti-money laundering) levy from April 2026. The changes will increase the revenue raised…29 Jan 2026