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08 Apr 2026

HMRC investigations doubles additional tax from large businesses

HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

08 Apr 2026

HMRC takes £137 million in late payment interest

HMRC has taken in over £137 million from late payment interest so far for 2023/24, a freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell shows.

08 Apr 2026

Hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers

Almost 400 employers from across the UK have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers, says the government.

08 Apr 2026

Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses

Renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways and businesses will be able to save up to £500 when installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points, the government has announced.

08 Apr 2026

Government unveils package of youth employment initiatives

The government has unveiled a youth employment drive that aims to create 200,000 jobs for young people and reform apprenticeships.

08 Apr 2026

New tax year brings contentious changes

The start of the new tax year on 6 April 2026 brings contentious changes with it, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

08 Apr 2026

HMRC website seeks to close tax knowledge gaps

HMRC has launched a new 'Tax Confident' website which it says will help people fill their tax knowledge gaps.

05 Mar 2026

Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.

05 Mar 2026

One million miss self assessment deadline

An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

05 Mar 2026

Getting tax affairs back on track if self assessment deadline was missed

The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority.

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