One million people face fines as HMRC tax deadline passes People may be able to avoid a penalty if they have a reasonable excuse for filing late The Independent UK · Feb 3
1m people miss self-assessment cut-off with 475,722 taxpayers filing on last day Those who have missed the self-assessment deadline face a £100 penalty. Evening Standard · Feb 3
HMRC thinks I am someone else – and it’s costing me £450 a month Tax authority has associated a stranger’s national insurance number to my own, and is charging me as if I have two jobs The Guardian - UK · Feb 3
Families call for inquiry into residential care charity that ran up £1.6m debt William Blake House in Northants accused of mismanagement after revelation it paid one of its own trustees £1m The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Coronation Street's Simon Gregson turns to £37 curry nights amid £165k HMRC debt The TV actor is working to repay a £165,000 debt to HMRC Evening Standard · Jan 31
Last-minute rush for taxpayers with just hours before self-assessment deadline Those who miss the January 31 deadline face an automatic £100 penalty, which could be followed by further possible fines. Evening Standard · Jan 31
Expert tips for keeping Easter holiday costs down without spoiling the fun for kids Experts explain how parents can manage the Easter holidays without breaking the bank The Independent UK · Jan 30
HMRC to introduce new ‘penalty points’ system in 2026 Millions of taxpayers will be affected by the changes in the near future The Independent UK · Jan 30
HMRC issues warning to taxpayers as self-assessment deadline looms HMRC has urged anyone who still needs to file their tax return to act now The Independent UK · Jan 30
More than 10m people have filed tax returns as self-assessment deadline looms People who miss the deadline on Saturday could face an initial £100 penalty. The Independent UK · Jan 30
Mortgage approvals to home buyers drop to lowest level in year-and-a-half Finance and property experts said they expect to see momentum rebuilding in the months ahead. Evening Standard · Jan 30
Rachel Reeves urged to give families more time to settle inheritance tax bills after law change Pensions will be included in inheritance estates for the first time from 2027 The Independent UK · Jan 28
Expert tips to make sure your business is ready for incoming Making Tax Digital changes The self-assessment deadline isn’t an end to tax matters for another year The Independent UK · Jan 27
Evening Standard · Jan 23 3.3m people have around a week left to file self-assessment tax returns HM Revenue and Customs is urging taxpayers and agents to act now or risk missing the January 31 deadline and face penalties.
The Independent UK · Jan 23 HMRC warns 3.3 million taxpayers have days left to avoid £100 fine HM Revenue and Customs is urging millions of customers to act now or risk missing the January 31 deadline
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 Ex-gambling bosses facing UK criminal trial lose civil case against regulator Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman ordered to pay Gambling Commission’s costs after claim dismissed
The Independent UK · Jan 19 What tariffs could Trump impose on the UK and how will it impact the economy? A look at what Trump’s tariff plans could mean for the UK
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 HMRC taking more than a year to pay out tax rebates Taxpayers talk of having to borrow cash and wait for months amid ‘significant backlogs’ in processing of claims
Evening Standard · Jan 16 Fact check: Government received data on sector impact of revaluations The Valuation Office Agency’s chief executive said the rateable tax valuation process included ‘data drops’ to the Government.
Evening Standard · Jan 15 HMRC apologises after glitch shuts helplines ahead of self-assessment deadline The revenue body said a short-lived technical issue closed lines from 11.40am to 2.15pm on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 35,000 families will be told to pay back Child Benefit payments – here’s why You can get £26.05 a week for your first child and £17.25 a week for further children from the government
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14 The UK tax return deadline is looming – here’s how to get yours done If you rush it because 31 January is on the horizon you are likely to make mistakes, or not have everything you need
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13 HMRC admits 71% wrongly targeted in child benefit fraud crackdown Select committee chair accuses UK tax authority of ‘egregious error’ and of causing parents unnecessary ‘pain’
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Leading with kindness is important, HMRC boss tells MPs John-Paul Marks, first permanent secretary and chief executive at HMRC, addressed the Treasury Committee.