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HMRC halts phone and webchat self-assessment refunds due to fraud concerns

The decision comes as HMRC is being heavily criticized for the quality of its customer support

Evening Standard

Benn: NI gains from Windsor Framework will face consequences of US tariffs

Conservative former Northern Ireland secretary Sir Julian Smith said the Windsor Framework arrangements provide ‘a unique competitive advantage’.

Evening Standard

DWP State Pension to increase next week – full amounts and dates confirmed

The DWP has confirmed the new April 2025 State Pension rates, which will appear in bank payments from next week

The National (Scotland)

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HMRC Child Benefit increase next week confirmed for millions of families

Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

The National (Scotland)

VAT on private school fees is ‘wrong tax’, says father in legal challenge

Several private schools, children who attend them and their parents are bringing legal action against the Treasury over the imposition of VAT on fees.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent’ last-minute warning for £50,000 state pension boost

The money expert has issued another warning with the deadline falling this week

The Independent UK

Reeves Red-Faced as UK Households Outsmart Inheritance Tax

Rachel Reeves has faced embarrassment after numerous UK households managed to avoid inheritance tax from HMRC.

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A bitter blow? British pubs, restaurants and hospitality firms brace for rise in NICs

An increase in national insurance and a rising living wage, is leading to predictions of a hiring freeze across the sector. But not every economist agrees

The Guardian - UK

Prosecution of people who help clients evade tax in UK falls by 75% in five years

Fewer than five criminal cases were brought against those who aid tax dodgers in 2023-24, down from 16 in 2018-19

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves considers savings tax in bid to balance books

Rachel Reeves considers fresh tax raid on savers in bid to balance books

The Independent UK

Households brace for 'awful April' of bill increases

Energy, council tax, water, broadband, phone and water bills are all set to increase from next month

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves considers fresh tax raid on savers in bid to balance books

HMRC estimates that an extra 893,000 people will have to pay tax on savings by 2028-29

The Independent UK

Tax avoidance whistleblowers will earn share of HMRC proceeds, says Reeves

Chancellor promises ‘compensation’ for information on tax-dodgers, based on US model, in move to close £1bn ‘tax gap’

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves hikes fines for paying tax returns late

About 1.1 million people missed the deadline to file their self-assessment tax return in 2024, according to HMRC.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Reeves to raise spectre of Liz Truss to persuade Labour MPs to accept cuts

Chancellor to tell party she is making steep cuts to avoid similar fallout to that which followed 2022 mini-budget

The Guardian - UK

Are our ‘lost boys’ really being failed?

While sexist attitudes do harm outcomes, the ‘reverse gender gap’ is being weaponised against women

The Independent UK

What could Labour abolish next after NHS England was scrapped?

There are more than 300 ‘quangos’ in the UK – and the largest is now set to be axed

The Independent UK

Generation divide over income tax laid bare after significant post-pandemic shift

Latest HMRC data also shows retired baby boomers paying greater amount in income tax than working people under 30

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The Independent UK

‘Saddened and embarrassed’ Frankie Dettori files for bankruptcy

Perhaps the most world’s famous jockey, Dettori has had an ongoing financial dispute with HMRC and has now filed for bankruptcy

The Guardian - UK

Frankie Dettori reveals he is filing for bankruptcy in shock statement

Frankie Dettori, the world’s most famous jockey, has announced he is filing for bankruptcy

Evening Standard

Number of taxpayers dragged into paying higher rate soars 15%, figures show

There were 5.1 million higher-rate taxpayers in 2022-23, according to the latest figures supplied by HMRC.

The Independent UK

Major tax change announced for side hustles affecting Vinted sellers, taxi drivers and dog walkers

Side hustle tax rules are being shaken up in a push for growth – here's how it will affect you

The Fashion Central

State Pension at Risk as Rachel Reeves’ Tax Raid Targets Retirees in March

Rachel Reeves is in a tight spot ahead of her Spring Statement on 26 March, trying to fix the financial mess left by her disastrous autumn Budget.

The Independent UK

Lorraine Kelly says she’s ‘really sad’ over lazy presenter claims

‘It’s really hurtful actually,’ TV presenter said after being mocked by social media parody account

The Independent UK

When does the new financial year start and what does it mean for businesses?

Increased labour costs are incoming but there’s more for SME owners and sole traders to be aware of

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