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BBC star remortgages house after HMRC tax battle

BBC actor Robert Glenister reveals how a retrospective HMRC tax bill led to financial ruin and caused him to collapse on stage. Discover the full story behind his ongoing anger.

New HMRC Tax Rules for Self-Employed in 2026

Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must prepare for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, requiring quarterly digital updates from April 2026. Learn how to adapt.

Vinted sellers face new HMRC tax rules

UK tax authorities are cracking down on Vinted, Depop and eBay sellers as new rules require platforms to report user earnings. Learn what this means for your side hustle.

HMRC cracks down on side hustle tax evasion

BBC money expert reveals HMRC's new powers to track your side income from online platforms. Discover what you need to declare and how to avoid penalties in our essential guide.

HMRC's child benefit crackdown targets travel fraud

UK tax authorities implement strict new measures to combat child benefit fraud, requiring families to prove children live with them when travelling overseas. Learn how this affects British parents.

Reeves declares war on wealthy tax dodgers

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to target Britain's wealthiest tax evaders in radical HMRC overhaul, promising to recover £700m for public services while ruling out wealth tax for those paying their fair share.

HMRC Can Change Your Tax Code Without Warning

Millions of UK taxpayers face unexpected tax code adjustments as HMRC uses real-time data to modify PAYE deductions. Discover how this affects your pay packet and what you can do about it.

Reeves targets lawyers, accountants and doctors in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to target lawyers, accountants, and doctors in her upcoming budget with new tax measures aimed at high-earning professionals. Discover how these changes could affect Britain's top earners.

HMRC side hustle tax investigation warning

HMRC launches major crackdown targeting side hustle income with new digital reporting rules starting April 2024. Discover if you're at risk of investigation.

Labour's £10bn Middle-Class Tax Raid Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a massive middle-class tax raid targeting pensions, investments, and property wealth to fund government spending.

Inheritance tax receipts hit record £6.3bn

HMRC reports unprecedented inheritance tax receipts as frozen thresholds and soaring property prices drag more families into the tax net. Discover how fiscal drag is transforming IHT from a 'wealth tax' to a middle-class concern.

HMRC Car Tax Blunder: Claim Your Refund Now

Shocking HMRC error sees thousands of drivers overpaying car tax due to incorrect vehicle classification. Our guide reveals how to check if you're affected and claim your refund.

Australian 'Death Tax' Proposal Sparks Boomer Backlash

A controversial new inheritance tax proposal in Australia has ignited fierce debate, with older generations pushing back against what they're calling a 'death tax' that would redistribute wealth from estates to younger Australians.

MPs: HMRC misses millions from gaming tax gap

A powerful Treasury Committee report reveals HMRC is failing to collect substantial tax revenue from major video game companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, urging urgent reforms to tackle digital economy tax avoidance.

HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax

HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.

Reeves Plans Inheritance Tax Overhaul

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a radical reform of inheritance tax that could see the controversial levy replaced with a lifetime gifts tax system, potentially transforming wealth transfer in Britain.

Instagram post triggers £5,000 HMRC tax investigation

A UK tradesman's innocent Instagram post about his new van led to a shocking £5,000 tax investigation. Discover how HMRC is monitoring social media and how to protect yourself from unexpected tax bills.

HMRC Warning For Millions Working From Home

UK tax authority alerts remote workers about common expense claim mistakes that could trigger investigations and penalties. Essential reading for anyone working from home.

Labour's Tax Raid: Pensions & Property Targeted

Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's Rachel Reeves planning sweeping tax reforms targeting pensions, property and savings, sparking fears of financial raids on middle Britain.

Scottish workers pay highest taxes in UK

Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland's progressive tax system is penalising ambition and creating the highest tax rates in Britain, with middle-earners facing unprecedented financial pressure.

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