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Barclays IT glitch locks customers out of accounts for almost 24 hours

Outage comes on HMRC’s deadline day for settling self-assessment tax returns and a pay day for many workers

The Guardian - UK

Britain hands £67m Brexit contract to firm at centre of Post Office IT scandal

Exclusive: Lord Arbuthnot, who campaigned for wrongly convicted subpostmasters, said it sent the message the country ‘doesn’t care about the unethical behaviour shown by Fujitsu’

The Independent UK

Roman Abramovich’s tax affairs must be investigated, MPs say

Cross-party group on tax calls for HMRC to act after Guardian investigation finds former Chelsea owner may owe up to £1bn

The Guardian - UK

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Martin Lewis warns Vinted and Ebay sellers they have days until 'side hustle' deadline

Martin Lewis has warned some Vinted and eBay users that they have days before a new HMRC deadline comes into effect.

The Independent UK

Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn for unpaid taxes, analysis shows

Exclusive: Leaked papers suggest billionaire’s overseas firms should have paid UK tax on profits from hedge funds

The Guardian - UK

Mistakes to avoid on your tax return as Martin Lewis issues warning over delays

The Money Saving Expert founder cautions against leaving it until the last moment - and over child benefit allowances

The Independent UK

Independent review into Loan Charge launches

The review aims to bring an end to the matter for those affected and is expected to conclude in summer 2025.

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3.4m people have until end of January to file tax returns

Around 8.6 million people have already filed their 2023-24 tax return, HMRC said.

The Independent UK

Do I need to declare bitcoin and other cryptocurrency profits on a self assessment tax return?

If you’ve sold NFTs, dabbled in doge or got paid in bitcoin, it all needs to be accounted for with HMRC

The Independent UK

Expert tips for filing your first self-assessment tax return – and how to do better next year

The 31 January deadline for filing a self assessment tax return is today

The Independent UK

HMRC should ‘take seriously’ recommendations, says spending watchdog chairman

An exchange of letters between bosses at the Public Accounts Committee and HM Revenue and Customs was published on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

How to reduce your tax bill with self-assessment deadline near

The date for your diary is 31 January - by then your returns must be filed and paid

The Independent UK

Watchdog accuses HMRC of deliberately ‘degrading’ phone services

Long call waiting times have ‘damaged trust in the tax system’, public accounts committee report says

The Guardian - UK

HMRC ‘degrading its own services as a matter of policy’

Customer service has continued to deteriorate, the Public Accounts Committee said, as it urged the tax authority to be bolder in tackling abuse.

The Independent UK

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TechRadar

‘Humphrey' government AI assistant looks to slash UK public sector red tape

Humphrey will help unlock new efficiencies across government departments, including the NHS, HMRC and DVLA.

International Business Times UK

UK Woman Receives £955 From Child Trust Fund She Didn't Know She Had: Do You Have One, Too?

Latonya Skye-Paterson, a 20-year-old student, was surprised to discover a £955 Child Trust Fund she didn't know existed. It turns out she's not alone.

The Guardian - UK

KPMG under investigation over audit of gambling company Entain

FRC confirms inquiry into accounting firm’s 2022 audit of Ladbrokes, Coral and Sportingbet owner

The Guardian - UK

Market turmoil has calmed but Rachel Reeves faces more challenges ahead

Chancellor survives chaos in markets but faces more questions on growth, cuts, public sector pay and fraud

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The Independent UK

What you need to file a self assessment tax return as HMRC deadline fast approaches

Returns must be submitted and paid by 31 January - or individuals can face fines from HMRC

The Guardian - UK

New UK tax rules on side hustles like eBay and Vinted may lead to ‘nasty surprises’

Sites have until end of the month to tell HMRC how much money users have made but confusion surrounds system

The Guardian - UK

Expert tips on getting UK self-assessment tax returns right

With the online deadline just days away, here is how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of what you can claim

The Independent UK

The biggest scams of 2024

The cost of a purchase scam claim last year was £650 on average

The Independent UK

Warning as HMRC self-assessment deadline fast approaching – with new rules for Vinted and eBay sellers

Online entrepreneurs need to be aware of new rules, HMRC warns

Evening Standard

HMRC issues penalty warning to 5.4 million taxpayers who have yet to complete self assessment form

Anyone who fails to file tax return by January 31 faces late filing penalty

The Independent UK

Nearly 25,000 people filed tax returns on first day of 2025

Some 5.4 million people still need to file returns before the January 31 deadline.

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