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Internet outages at HMRC, Zoom and Snapchat reported after AWS disruption

Other services showing a spike in reported outages include Slack, Ring, Vodafone, Signal, Halifax, BT, EE and Sky.

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025

Internet outage latest LIVE: Amazon Web Service show 'signs of recovery' after Snapchat, Zoom, Reddit among apps hit - but US users report fresh issues

Systems are continuing to report issues after hours of disruption

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025

Government crackdown on car industry perk could drive up used car prices

Employee Car Ownership Schemes set to be targeted by HMRC, but it could hurt industry, government revenue and car buyers

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Winter Fuel Payment Warning: Are You One of Two Million Pensioners Facing a £300 Tax Bill?

Two million UK pensioners may need to repay up to £300 after new income rules change Winter Fuel Payment eligibility.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025

HMRC Can Seize £300 From Your Account—Are You on Their Hit List?

HMRC has confirmed a £300 deduction from winter fuel payments for UK pensioners receiving certain benefits. Critics warn the move could worsen energy poverty among vulnerable households.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6, 2025

Two million pensioners could have to repay up to £300 to HMRC - will it be taken from bank accounts?

HMRC is set to reclaim the money owed through tax, rather than direct from bank accounts

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally

Exclusive: HMRC conducts scoping exercise into Reform UK backer ‘Posh George’ Cottrell’s income from business and wealth

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Revealed: The Explosive Flaws Behind Property118's Tax Scheme Now Under HMRC Fire

Property118's growth shares FIC scheme faces HMRC scrutiny in 2025 over valuation errors, IHT charges, and tax avoidance, potentially costing landlords £170,000 upfront.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6, 2025

Football’s colossal unpaid taxes revealed as England legend is declared bankrupt

The tax authorities are ‘clamping down on directors and individuals who seek to avoid paying tax’ according to an insolvency expert

FourFourTwo · Oct 1, 2025

Liverpool legend John Barnes declared bankrupt after company racks up £1.5m debt

The Liverpool legend ran up £1.5m in debt through his media firm

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025