UK house sales jumped 9% in September, says HMRC Across the UK, an estimated 91,820 home sales took place in September, which was also a fraction higher than in August. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
Savers urged to check tax bills after HMRC error led to overcharging The glitch means that savers are not having their tax-free allowances applied The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
What is ‘toddler tax’ that could see some parents paying VAT on nursery fees? Government’s scrapping of independent schools’ VAT exemption from January could also hit some nursery classes The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Wise boss fined £350,000 for not telling FCA he had failed to pay tax Kristo Käärmann failed to notify City regulator of fine from HMRC related to share sale The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024
Wise boss Kristo Käärmann fined £350,000 by City watchdog over tax blunder Fintech boss failed to tell the FCA about his earlier fine from HMRC for failing to disclose a CGT liability Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024
Wise boss fined £350,000 over failure to report ‘significant tax issue’ The Financial Conduct Authority said Kristo Kaarmann failed to initially notify the regulator about a previous tax issue and fine. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024
Thousands are fined by HMRC even though they don’t owe any UK tax Campaigners call for reform after more than 83,000 low earners are hit by HMRC penalties The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024
Regulators urged to examine UK business dealings with Bangladeshi ex-minister HMRC and FCA asked to look into property deals by Saifuzzaman Chowdhury now under investigation in Dhaka The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
'Incorrect': Scottish arts venue issues statement amid '£500k HMRC tax battle' AN ARTS centre in Scotland has lodged a defence against a “winding up” legal action, arguing "no corporation tax is due" The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024
Voices: Independent readers call for more vaping and smoking regulations as ban on disposables looms THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: With the UK government planning to ban disposable vapes next summer, readers want them to go even further The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
HMRC urges workers to secure full state pension payments as deadline looms There are less than six months left for people who need to secure their state pension The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024
Millionaire business owners urge Rachel Reeves to raise £14bn from rise in capital gains tax Group of wealthy investors argue it would have no impact on investment in the UK and would raise vital funds for public services The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024
How will the employer National Insurance rise affect you? One expert has called the Labour measure a “straightforward breach” of its manifesto The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024
East London man jailed after sending night vision sniper sights to the Taliban Choudhary was caught after customs officers at Heathrow Airport seized some of the equipment Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024 HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024 ‘Retirement super pot’ holders pay themselves around £3m each in a year Titan Wealth Planning, which obtained the figures, warned some pension holders may potentially see their tax liability dramatically increase.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024 The Hearts fan who fought to save Rangers and rid Scottish football of sectarianism Hearts fan Alex Salmond helped to stop the Gorgie club going into liquidation - but he also fought to save Rangers and rid Scotland of sectarianism.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024 Eton among elite private schools set to cash in on windfall from new VAT rules VAT-registered schools will be able to claim refunds for tax paid on capital projects over past 10 years
The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024 Press watchdog knocks back Michelle Mone's husband over 'offensive' Daily Mail story A NEWSPAPER was justified in reporting that Michelle Mone’s husband made millions from tax avoidance schemes that led to suicides ...
Digital Camera World · Oct 8, 2024 Rankin's advertising business files for bankruptcy amid "Tough shift in creative landscape" Describing it as a "big shock," Rankin said the bankruptcy was caused by an "unforeseen tax bill"
The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2024 Future of Scottish arts venue cast into doubt as centre hit with HMRC order AN ARTS centre in the Scottish capital is facing further trouble after being hit with a “winding up” legal action ...
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Reeves facing unlikely alliance of private schools, unions and tax experts calling for VAT delay Anger is growing over Labour’s plans to impose VAT on private school fees midway through the academic year
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2024 Doubts grow over Labour’s VAT plan for private schools Confusion over 1 January start date as unions, tax experts and school leaders say it is unworkable
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024 Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi admits football hooligan past: ‘I went out looking for fights’ Zahawi was sacked by Rishi Sunak as Tory party chair over his tax affairs
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024 The Scottish firms owing millions in tax and penalties named and shamed FOUR Scottish firms have been named by HMRC for failing to pay tax and penalties totalling more than £2 million ...