Nadhim Zahawi’s lawyers ‘breached code to stifle HMRC revelations’ Former chancellor’s solicitor accused of breaching code of conduct by threatening legal action against tax campaigner The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024
HMRC accused of facilitating fraud by firms seeking rebates on behalf of unwitting taxpayers One woman says an invented claim for £5,000 that was sent to HMRC without her knowledge bore someone else’s signature The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024
How to work freelance, plan ahead and stay afloat in the UK You’ll need to decide how to trade, where to work, and how to manage your self-assessment account The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
How to make the most of the forgotten thousands in child trust funds After HMRC urged young Britons to claim the windfalls from CTF accounts, we look at the best ways to maximise the benefits The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
HMRC urges 758,000 adults to check if they have unclaimed child trust fund worth thousands More than half a million young adults haven’t claimed savings from accounts set up between 2005 and 2011 The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Gen-Z age group urged to check whether they are sitting on unclaimed pot of cash The average child trust fund is worth more than £2,200. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
Craig Whyte claims HMRC official admitted error over Rangers insolvency 'disaster' Craig Whyte has claimed a senior HMRC official admitted a deal should have been struck with Rangers to avoid the insolvency "disaster". The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024
Mandelson-backed Bank of London reveals £42m in fresh funding days after winding-up petition Clearing bank’s future was thrown into question by HMRC action over unpaid taxes last Thursday The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024
Billions lost from small retailers in tax evasion, says watchdog National Audit Office says trail of tax debts left by small UK retailers is widespread and increasing every year The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024
Nadhim Zahawi sparks backlash after tweeting photo of homeless man in one of London’s richest areas The former Tory chairman, who was sacked over an HMRC probe into his tax affairs, posted the picture alongside the caption: “This is now in Mayfair, just walked passed [sic]. what is going on?’ The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024
The Boy from Baghdad: From Waziriyah to Westminster by Nadhim Zahawi review – an unlikely journey The disgraced ex-chancellor’s bullish memoir makes much of the obstacles he overcame to hold a number of ministerial posts, but how does he square his support for migrants with his presence in cabinets so hostile to refugees? The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024
Simple HMRC code promises parents up to £4k - but it has to be used this week This little-known code could save you up to £4,000 per year on childcare, but you only have until Saturday to use it GoodToKnow · Aug 29, 2024
From £40M Net Worth To Bankrupt And Still Splurging On Plastic Surgery: Where Did Katie Price's Money Go? Once a household name with a net worth of £40 million, Katie Price has faced a sharp financial decline, marked by repeated bankruptcies, legal troubles, and the suspension of her TikTok income, all while she considers unconventional strategies to regain her lost fortune. International Business Times UK · Aug 21, 2024
Parents of teens who have just taken their GCSEs urged to check child benefit status ahead of August deadline With a child benefit deadline looming, some parents could see their payments reduced or stopped altogether - here's why GoodToKnow · Aug 21, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024 A Jaffa Cake Musical and The Gummy Bears’ Great War: Edinburgh fringe stages battles with bite A zesty courtroom drama about cakes (or biscuits?) and a combat epic using dozens of jelly teddies offer sweet and sour clashes at the festival
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024 Fake HMRC scam letters target small business owners in latest attack An accountancy firm raised the alarm on social media warning others of the scam
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024 Caterer that paid up over mice in school kitchen returns to profit ABM, owned by the billionaire Coates family, was also named and shamed for not paying staff the minimum wage
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024 Tory donor Lycamobile handed HMRC winding-up order amid tax dispute Loss-making pay-as-you-go sim card seller had been embroiled in eight-year VAT battle
Cycling Weekly · Aug 12, 2024 'I should have paid more attention to my financial affairs' - Bradley Wiggins opens up about bankruptcy Former Tour de France winner was declared bankrupt in June
Cycling News · Aug 10, 2024 'I wasn't aware of this mess until I was deep into retirement' - Bradley Wiggins explains financial challenges that led to bankruptcy Speaking on the WEDU podcast, Wiggins offers a candid insight into his financial situation and his financial oversight during his racing career
International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2024 Katie Price Says She'll Become An Escort For Company, Not Sex, To Deal With £760K Bankruptcy Katie Price has announced that she would consider becoming an escort for companionship, not sex, to address her financial issues following her £760,000 bankruptcy declaration.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 Are the authorities powerless to stop Tommy Robinson’s online output? New laws may make it easier to pursue far-right activist over alleged role in spreading disinformation
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024 ‘Free money’: £4bn lost to fraud and error on flagship HMRC ‘innovation’ scheme UK tax credits to promote research and development were claimed by a pub for changing its menus and by window cleaners for hanging their buckets
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 House sales increased by 8% annually in June – HMRC figures An estimated 91,370 transactions were made, which was 8% higher than June 2023 but slightly lower than in May, HM Revenue and Customs said.
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2024 Katie Price's legal troubles explained: From DUI to bankruptcy and Heathrow Airport arrest Price is battling a £760,000 unpaid tax bill after second bankruptcy declaration