Europe

The era of unlimited business relief is over. HMRC’s latest directive on the IHT BPR Cap 2026 explains how to navigate the new £2.5m limit and 20% tax on surplus assets.

It’s official. The CBAM Price Benchmark 2026 has been set at €78.45 per tonne of CO2, marking the first live market-indexed pricing for EU carbon imports.

The digital frontier is getting a “transparency net.” The Digital Asset MCAA has been signed by 48 nations, mandating global data sharing for crypto transactions.

The digital taxman is online. The first HMRC MTD Performance 2026 data shows a 92% success rate for software linking, alongside new “off-grid” exemptions.

The definitive CBAM regime is here. Importers are rushing to secure Authorized CBAM Declarant status as carbon certificate prices align with the EU ETS.

The future of withholding tax is digital. The MiKaDiv ecosystem has formally launched, providing Germany with a high-tech shield against tax fraud.

The digital revolution is here. HMRC Making Tax Digital 2026 reports record-breaking adoption as sole traders and landlords ditch the paper for pixels.

The new tax year is in full swing. The UK Frozen Personal Allowance remains at £12,570, but new dividend tax hikes are now active for 2026.

A two-speed Europe? The latest ACEA report on the EU Zero-Emission Vehicle Tax Disparity shows that 1/3 of EU states still offer no tax help for green commercial fleets.

Brussels is moving to tax the “unforeseen luck” of energy giants. The new EU Energy Windfall Tax 2026 aims to capture foreign profits to fund consumer relief.