# UK government announces measures to cut business paperwork and tariffs

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Topic: Business · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-23T07:02:31.147Z · Updated: 2026-10-23T07:02:31.147Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/uk-government-announces-measures-to-cut-business-paperwork-and-tariffs-1b130039

HM Treasury says the changes are expected to save businesses almost £800 million a year in administrative and tariff costs.

- The Treasury says the plans include fewer forms and duplicate information requests, alongside tariff changes.

Why it matters: The savings estimate and description of the measures come from HM Treasury, the government department announcing the plans.

## Original sources

- [HM Treasury](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-slashes-red-tape-and-tariffs-to-give-businesses-breathing-space>) — primary announcement
  Source: HM Treasury 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-23T05:00:02.000Z

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