The Latest Breaking News from HMRC

Wincanton issues profit warning after losing key government contract

The Wiltshire-based firm said it was “extremely disappointed” after HMRC switched to another logistics provider to support its UK customs arrangements at inland border facilities

Birmingham Post · Mar 7, 2023

New Brexit trading rules could take more than two years to bed in fully

No 10 says UK is giving firms in Northern Ireland time to prepare with phased introduction

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

DWP payment rates for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits from April

HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates and thresholds for Tax Credits

Nottingham Post · Mar 5, 2023

New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment

The number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years from April 6.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Contributions to boost state pensions will still be considered after deadline

The Government said it will consider payments made after the deadline on April 5 ‘on a case-by-case basis’.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

New cost of living payment eligibility designed by DWP to reduce chances of people missing out on money

The £900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

HMRC targets more than 4,000 social media influencers, gamers and online sellers

There are thought to be around 16m people making money online and expert says some don't know how to pay tax

Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023

HMRC ‘wanted’ tax avoidance law to apply in Gary Lineker case, lawyers say

HMRC is pursuing the football presenter for £4.9 million that it claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Child Benefit payments of up to £87.20 each month may end for some parents this week

There are four main reasons HMRC could reduce or stop Child Benefit payments.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

John Barnes given more time to pay £200,000 tax debt

A judge in a specialist court adjourned a hearing to allow "settlement negotiations" to take place

Liverpool Echo · Feb 28, 2023