The Latest Breaking News from HMRC

Waste giant Biffa receives £1.4 billion takeover offer

Bin collector Biffa today landed a £1.4 billion takeover bid from a US private equity firm.

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2022

Glasgow sniffer dog tracks down 9,000 'knock-off' cigarettes in city crackdown

Staff and management at four shops facing criminal investigation after being rumbled by specialist sniffer dog Boo. The specially trained pup uncovered out a massive haul of illegal tobacco in multiple raids across the city.

Glasgow Live · Jun 5, 2022

'Crackdown' calls on firms as £12billion lost to Covid fraud - but no one faced court

Rogue traders claimed for subsidised meals never served under the Eat Out to Help Out scheme and for furlough cash to non-existent staff. Labour business spokesman Justin Madders is calling for a crackdown

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

HMRC pays back more than £22m to older people in overpaid tax during first three months of year

HMRC processed 7,412 claims for overpaid tax between January and the end of March.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

DWP clarifies people on certain benefits will not qualify for new cost of living payment worth £650

DWP has also updated guidance for couples receiving benefits or Tax Credits.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

Gmail, Outlook and Hotmail email users warned over latest inbox scam

It is one of many scams attempting to take advantage of the cost of living crisis

Wales Online · Jun 1, 2022

Cost of living Scotland payment dates and claimant eligibility criteria

In response to the worsening cost of living crisis, a number of one-off payments and discounts have been announced for households across the UK — though the eligibility criteria differs for each one

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2022

Cost of living one-off payment dates for people on certain benefits who qualify for support

One-off payments of £150, £300 and £650 for millions of people will start in a few weeks.

Daily Record · May 31, 2022

HMRC issues update to Scottish families missing out on £500 summer boost

HM Revenue and Customs has issued an urgent warning to families in Scotland that they could be missing out on hundreds of pounds a year to help cover childcare costs

Glasgow Live · May 28, 2022

Seven state benefits needed to receive DWP and HMRC £650 cost of living crisis payment

The payment will be made in two lump sums

Nottingham Post · May 28, 2022