United Kingdom announces Peppol as core interoperability network

The announcement forms part of the broader 'Tax Update 2026: Simplification, Modernization and Fairness' policy paper published by the UK authorities on June 23, 2026. The policy paper sets out a package of tax and customs measures designed to reduce administrative burdens, improve certainty, fairness, and customer experience.

Within this update, the government announced that Peppol will underpin the UK's e-invoicing framework, providing software developers and businesses with a clear dir…