Home sales down 16% in July compared to same month last year, says HMRC Some 86,510 home sales were recorded across the month, according to latest figures. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
My husband died suddenly, then HM Revenue and Customs sent him a £100 fine I had no idea I was supposed to file a tax return for my late husband, but my attempts to explain have been greeted by a penalty notice The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Child Benefit payments extension deadline: How to tell HMRC your teen is continuing education Deadline approaches for application for post-16 education support to parents Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
A letter has laid bare the scale of poverty in Britain – but will Rishi Sunak be moved? Life’s essentials cost £120 a week, far above what benefits provide, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023
Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning Judge Sebastian Prentis considered the National League club’s case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
As a UK property seller living abroad am I liable for ‘sneaky stealth taxes’ such as CGT? I lived abroad for 20 years but will return this tax year to sell my sole UK home The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023
More than 100 sewage leaks discovered in government buildings in England over past year Unions say civil servants’ health endangered as legionella and insect infestations also reported The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023
Ending the tampon tax has just made retailers richer. Can we stop weaponising periods? The savings on period products are not being passed on to customers, says author and campaigner Laura Coryton The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023
Ladbrokes owner sets aside £585m to settle HMRC bribery inquiry Entain says it is close to ‘drawing a line’ under scandal at Turkish-facing online betting firm it owned The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain puts aside £585 million to settle HMRC bribery probe The betting giant is in negotiations over a deferred prosecution agreement, and while it is not final, it says it expects to have to pay more than half a billion pounds Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023
Benjamin Mendy chasing back pay from Manchester City, bankruptcy court told HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking a bankruptcy order against the former City defender over a nearly £800,000 tax debt. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Benjamin Mendy selling £5m house and chasing back pay, bankruptcy court told The judge said the former Manchester City defender’s HMRC debt is £788,409. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
HMRC froze my daughter’s tax-free childcare account Five months on, I can’t get the funds to pay her nursery fees The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
Why has HMRC closed its self-assessment phone line and what help is available? The helpline will remain closed over the summer months before reopening on September 4 Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
GoodToKnow · Aug 5, 2023 Martin Lewis shares child benefits warning and reveals why the payment could stop at end of this month Parents of children aged 16 or over could risk losing their benefits
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023 Taxman pursuing Uber for another £386 million in VAT The dispute relates to whether VAT is applied to Uber’s profit per ride or the cost of the journey itself
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023 Jeremy Hunt oversaw signing of San Marino low-tax treaty backed by Tory donor Exclusive: Maurizio Bragagni, who has given over £700k to Tories and £30k to chancellor, attended event
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023 Help! How can HMRC shut down its self-assessment help centre? My tax calculation went through the roof for no reason and I needed to speak to someone
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 Number of ‘Isa millionaires’ surges to more than 4,000 Average Isa millionaire pot was £1,397,000, according to HMRC figures
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Number of ‘Isa millionaires’ tops 4,000 Average Isa millionaire pot was £1,397,000, according to HMRC figures obtained by financial services network the Openwork Partnership.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Scot with MND calls on 'robbing' UK Government to pay pensions for terminally ill A SCOT forced to end his career early because of a debilitating illness that will likely kill him has called on the UK Government to allow the…
The Conversation · Jul 28, 2023 Terrorists are using fraud to fund their activities – the UK government needs to act urgently Fraud is one of the most popular methods now used to fund terrorist activities. But the connection between fraud and terrorism financing in the UK has been overlooked by successive governments, despite an acknowledgement of that link.
The Week · Jul 28, 2023 How to boost your finances with passive income High inflation and rising interest rates may force many households to consider ways to generate extra income to cope with the rising cost of living.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 House sales down by 15% in June compared with same month in 2022 Home transactions were 6% higher in June than in May, but this may be explained by a higher number of working days in June, HMRC said.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023 Tax relief system needs overhaul to prevent abuse, say MPs Treasury committee report says tax system is too complicated and finds two-thirds of relief policies are uncosted