The Latest Breaking News from HMRC

Self-assessment taxpayers warned over fake rebates and other scams

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said it received more than 130,000 reports about tax scams in the 12 months to September 2023.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Keir Starmer could be forced to give millions back to private schools under VAT ‘loophole’

Private schools face paying VAT on fees – but headteachers already exploring ways to cut their bills in blow to Labour’s plan

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

74% of people have been targeted by scams in the past year – survey

Nearly a fifth of people have replied to a message from impersonator, initially believing it was from a friend of family member, NatWest said.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

From F1 supremo to tax fraud conviction: the rise and fall of Bernie Ecclestone

Handshake approach that helped rule motorsport for decades appears to have been his downfall

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

Bernie Ecclestone tried to dodge fraud trial by claiming he might drop dead with stress

Tycoon Bernie Ecclestone tried to dodge a fraud trial by claiming the stress of a full criminal trial would kill him, it can now be revealed.

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone spared jail after admitting fraud

Mr Justice Bryan said the offending was so serious that a fine and community order were not sufficient.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone spared prison after agreeing to pay £650m in fraud case

Billionaire failed to declare a trust in Singapore with a bank account containing around $650 million, court heard

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone handed suspended prison sentence for fraud

Ecclestone, who owned the championship-winning Brabham team from 1972 to 1987 as he rose to overall power in F1, led the series for more than four decades before its 2017 takeover by current owner Liberty Media. He then took on the 'chairman emeritus' and an advisory role.

Autosport · Oct 12, 2023

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone handed suspended prison sentence for fraud

Ecclestone, who owned the championship-winning Brabham team from 1972 to 1987 as he rose to overall power in F1, led the series for more than four decades before its 2017 takeover by current owner Liberty Media. He then took on the 'chairman emeritus' and an advisory role.

Motorsport · Oct 12, 2023

Former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone spared jail after pleading guilty to fraud over hidden £400m

Bernie Ecclestone has handed over £652 million to HMRC in a settlement to end the probe into his tax affairs

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023