When we talk about Britain’s strength in hard times, we usually picture leaders in suits, speeches on the radio, perhaps even a cigar in hand.
Problems at Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland online banking
Widespread Internet Disruption Hits UK Banking and Online Services
125 jobs to go at Lindsey oil refinery in north Lincolnshire
Around 125 jobs will be cut at the Lindsey oil refinery in north Lincolnshire after the collapse of its parent company, Prax Group, according to the insolvency firm managing the
Why Diversifying Your Portfolio with Gold and Silver Remains Essential in 2025
Diversification remains important for a resilient portfolio design in a year defined by persistent inflation, uneven growth and geopolitical risk. Gold set fresh price records above $3,000 per ounce in
Taxman Can Now Take Funds Directly From Your Bank Account
HMRC Resumes Direct Bank Account Seizures to Recover Unpaid Taxes
Lindsey Oil Refinery to Close After Collapse of Owner Prax Group – 625 Jobs Lost
The Lindsey oil refinery in Lincolnshire is set to shut down after efforts to secure a buyer failed, following the sudden collapse of its owner, Prax Group, and the disappearance
Criminals exploit HMRC records to steal £47m through phishing scams
Organised criminals accessed the records of up to 100,000 taxpayers in a breach at HMRC, leading to an estimated £47 million loss for the tax authority.
HMRC granted powers to seize funds “direct recovery” from bank accounts
Tax inspectors will now have direct access to bank accounts to recover unpaid taxes as part of a renewed effort to reclaim billions lost to evasion and avoidance.
HMRC Faces Potential £1.3bn Payout to Uber Following Court Defeat
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) could be forced to repay Uber up to £1.3 billion following a major court loss in its efforts to charge VAT on minicab fares.
How to Contact a Real Person at HMRC
It’s increasingly challenging to connect with a real person at HMRC. In January, nearly a million calls were left unanswered during the rush to meet the self-assessment tax return deadline
Jeremy Hunt Directs HMRC to Maintain Telephone Lines Operational
Jeremy Hunt has instructed HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to abandon its plans to shut down its telephone lines during the summer.
HMRC to Shut Down Telephone Services for Half-Yearly Intervals
HMRC is set to implement a yearly summer hiatus for its telephone services as part of a strategy to encourage more online interactions.