How ISA boom created more millionaires than the lottery Despite the success of ISAs, many Britons admit they are more likely to keep spare cash at home The Independent UK · Mar 10
UK recruiter emerges from insolvency for third time, avoiding millions owed in tax Hampshire business seems to have benefited from ‘phoenixism’, which costs the taxpayer about £800m a year The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Frankie Dettori Bankruptcy Saga: Case Continues Following Surprise Court Extension Champion jockey Frankie Dettori's bankruptcy is extended as he faces allegations of tax avoidance and undisclosed assets. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
Thousands of investors ‘within touching distance’ of being Isa millionaires Many investors are expected to join ‘millionaires’ row’ in the decade ahead, money app Plum said. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Parents who gave birth from 1978-2010 'could be in line for £5,000' says Martin Lewis - how to claim Parents may have missed out on a crucial benefit linked to state pension payouts Evening Standard · Feb 26
Ed Davey accuses care home trustee of embezzlement amid watchdog inquiry Lib Dem leader says crisis at William Blake House is ‘one of my worst nightmares’ after Guardian revealed inquiry into finances The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
A lot of UK firms still aren't remotely ready for Making Tax Digital Landlords are more ready than sole traders for MTD – showing there's a need for more training, support and affordable/easy software. TechRadar · Feb 23
Making Tax Digital: are you ready for HMRC’s self-assessment shake-up? Tax authorities warn sole traders and landlords to act, as the biggest change to self-assessment in decades looms The Guardian - UK · Feb 21
UK shelves £110m frictionless post-Brexit trade border project Programme launched by last Tory government was worked on by Deloitte and IBM but was paused in 2024 The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
Firm that went bust owing £650k to HMRC offers staff Las Vegas trip after being bought by ex-owner Acquisition by Premier Group Recruitment boss Andrew Woosnam appears to be example of ‘phoenixism’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
Record 1,000 UK taxpayers under 30 earned more than £1m last year HMRC figures show 11% rise in young million-pound earners, with influencers and tech pay cited as key The Guardian - UK · Feb 14
Cash-strapped parents unable to pay into children’s Junior ISA accounts Parents have the ‘right intentions’ but everyday living costs are crowding out long-term saving The Independent UK · Feb 12
Financial ‘pain’ for first-time buyers revealed in stamp duty figures Money app Plum said that first-time buyers face particular difficulties, given the financial challenges they already have in raising a deposit. Evening Standard · Feb 12
More than 750,000 young adults missing out on thousands – here’s how to check and claim One young person said her fund ‘saved me from going into an overdraft or borrowing money’ The Independent UK · Feb 11
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Warning issued over new salary sacrifice rules set to impact pensions The schemes enable people to maintain their take-home pay as they end up paying lower national insurance contributions
Evening Standard · Feb 5 Salary sacrifice pension changes ‘could see people on modest incomes losing out’ From 2029, salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance contributions.
Evening Standard · Feb 3 1m people miss self-assessment cut-off with 475,722 taxpayers filing on last day Those who have missed the self-assessment deadline face a £100 penalty.
The Independent UK · Feb 3 One million people face fines as HMRC tax deadline passes People may be able to avoid a penalty if they have a reasonable excuse for filing late
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3 HMRC thinks I am someone else – and it’s costing me £450 a month Tax authority has associated a stranger’s national insurance number to my own, and is charging me as if I have two jobs
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Families call for inquiry into residential care charity that ran up £1.6m debt William Blake House in Northants accused of mismanagement after revelation it paid one of its own trustees £1m
Evening Standard · Jan 31 Coronation Street's Simon Gregson turns to £37 curry nights amid £165k HMRC debt The TV actor is working to repay a £165,000 debt to HMRC
Evening Standard · Jan 31 Last-minute rush for taxpayers with just hours before self-assessment deadline Those who miss the January 31 deadline face an automatic £100 penalty, which could be followed by further possible fines.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Expert tips for keeping Easter holiday costs down without spoiling the fun for kids Experts explain how parents can manage the Easter holidays without breaking the bank
The Independent UK · Jan 30 HMRC to introduce new ‘penalty points’ system in 2026 Millions of taxpayers will be affected by the changes in the near future