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National League suspends Ebbsfleet over unpaid debts as first three fixtures postponed

The National League South club were unable ‘to meet its financial obligations’ for the upcoming season

The Independent UK · Aug 6

The amount of money you can make from selling online before paying tax – revealed

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

How much money can I make from my side hustle before I have to tell HMRC - and pay tax?

Dog walking, reselling on Vinted or tutoring can all count as side hustles - and there’s a clear limit to what you can earn without reporting

The Independent UK · Aug 6

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£30bn HMRC bombshell as millions more pensioners dragged into paying tax

Millions more pensioners are paying income tax after frozen thresholds pushed HMRC's take to £29.8bn, while pension tax relief climbed above…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1

Housebuilder collapses into administration with homes unfinished owing £4.5 million

AN Ayrshire-based housebuilder collapsed into insolvency, leaving homes unbuilt with administrators having to “forcibly gain entry” to the site…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1

One Tax Return Mistake Could Trigger Hefty HMRC Fines Under New Rules: Millions at Risk

HMRC's draft legislation introduces a 'duty to correct' tax errors, potentially treating uncorrected mistakes as deliberate, leading to steeper penalties. The aim is to improve compliance across taxes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

HMRC Launches £100M Tax Hunt for Landlords Failing to Declare Rental Income

HMRC's Let Property Campaign has reclaimed over £100M in unpaid taxes from landlords by targeting undeclared rental income through advanced data checks and strategic 'nudge letters'.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

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HMRC fines Airbus £6.4m for breaching rules on export of sensitive technology

Manufacturer self-reported the offences in the tax authority’s largest such out-of-court settlement

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Monzo passes landmark business customer numbers in first for a digital bank

Digital banking’s rise has coincided with HMRC placing more online demands on UK firms

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Side Hustle Tax: HMRC Received Data on Nearly 4M Online Sellers in One Year, Figures Show

Learn about HMRC's latest side hustle tax rules, reporting thresholds, and upcoming changes before 2029. Discover how digital platforms report seller activity and what it means for your taxes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Record 10.2 Million Over-65s Set to Pay UK Income Tax as Frozen Thresholds Bite

More retirees are becoming taxpayers as frozen allowances and rising pension income widen the UK's income tax net, HMRC projections show.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Voices: ‘No loopholes’: Readers demand watertight wealth tax after millionaires’ letter to Andy Burnham

YOUR VIEWS: From exit taxes to a crackdown on advisers, our community sets out exactly what they’d need to see before trusting a wealth tax to work

The Independent UK · Jul 26

HMRC Loses Battle Over How 'Thomas the Tank Engine' Royalties Are Taxed: Creator's Family Avoids 45% Tax Hit

The Awdry family won a significant High Court case against the HMRC, ensuring royalties from Thomas the Tank Engine books are taxed as capital, not income.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

Making Tax Digital 7 Aug Deadline Nears: HMRC's Latest Updates Could Catch Sole Traders and Landlords Off Guard

HMRC mandates quarterly digital tax updates for sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000, starting April 2026. The shift aims to modernise tax reporting, replacing annual submissions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Tories ask HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on £5m gift

Party chair queries status of funds Reform leader received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

HMRC Loses Landmark Inheritance Tax Case: How Thousands of Families May Benefit

A landmark Court of Appeal ruling against HMRC could benefit thousands of families with inheritance tax disputes. Learn about the implications for home loan schemes and estate planning in Britain.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Wedding suppliers may need to make check about tax liabilities, says HMRC

If someone has earned more than £1,000 from their side hustle in a tax year, they may need to complete a self-assessment tax return, HMRC said.

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Wealth tax could raise £10bn a year, academics tell Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham has hinted at tax reforms, with some of his closest aides and allies publicly having called for wealth taxes

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told

New PM urged to introduce a 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealth

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Golden era or overcapacity: Why London's private members' club boom might end in bust

As a £100m venue opens its doors in London, does it herald a golden era for clubs — or a doomed bubble?

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18

HMRC issues update on State Pension tax error that affected 1.4 million pensioners

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners....

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Reform could be hit with £3m tax bill because of Farage’s £5m donation, tax expert claims

Dan Neidle says he ‘would now be surprised if HMRC do not open an enquiry’

inkl · Jul 16

Corporation Tax Payment Outsourcing: How UK Accountancy Firms Save Time and Avoid Penalties

In April 2026, HMRC doubled the fixed penalties for late corporation tax returns. This was the first increase since 1998. A CT600 filed even one day after the deadline now triggers a £200 penalty. Miss three consecutive returns by more than three months, and that figure reaches £2,000 per return,…

Evening Standard · Jul 15

10m people aged 65 and over expected to be income tax payers in 2026-27

In 2026-27, the number of people aged 65 and over expected to be paying income tax was put at 10,200,000 in HMRC figures.

International Business Times · Jul 14

Britain Is Changing How It Taxes Crypto. DeFi Users Will No Longer Face Immediate Capital Gains Bills.

The United Kingdom is overhauling the way it taxes certain cryptocurrency transactions, becoming one of the first major economies to formally recognize that lending digital assets and participating in decentralized finance liquidity pools do not always represent a meaningful change in ownership.

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