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Fact check: Government received data on sector impact of revaluations

The Valuation Office Agency’s chief executive said the rateable tax valuation process included ‘data drops’ to the Government.

Evening Standard

HMRC admits 71% wrongly targeted in child benefit fraud crackdown

Select committee chair accuses UK tax authority of ‘egregious error’ and of causing parents unnecessary ‘pain’

The Guardian - UK

Leading with kindness is important, HMRC boss tells MPs

John-Paul Marks, first permanent secretary and chief executive at HMRC, addressed the Treasury Committee.

Evening Standard

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HMRC accused of being ‘cavalier’ with finances of child benefit claimants

Thousands of parents had their payments stopped after faulty data suggested they had left the UK and not returned

The Guardian - UK

HMRC boss ‘regrets’ frustrations over £49m phishing scam disclosure

The revenue body has faced criticism and questions over why MPs were not told earlier about a breach affecting around 100,000 taxpayers.

Evening Standard

HMRC admits £47 million loss in breach of 100,000 taxpayer accounts

HMRC has lost £47 million after a phishing scam breached tens of thousands of tax accounts

The National (Scotland)

100,000 UK taxpayer accounts hit in £47m phishing attack on HMRC

MPs on Treasury committee hear that those affected were being contacted and would face ‘no financial loss’

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HMRC lost £47m after criminals breached 100,000 taxpayer accounts, MPs hear

HMRC has lost £47 million after an “organised crime” breach of tax accounts, a group of MPs has heard ...

The National (Scotland)

100,000 HMRC accounts hit as scammers steal £47m in phishing attack

Taxpayers who are being contacted will suffer ‘no financial loss’

The Independent UK

HMRC has lost £47 million in breach of 100,000 taxpayer accounts, MPs hear

Taxpayers who are being contacted will suffer ‘no financial loss’, according to John-Paul Marks, the chief executive of HMRC.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government appoints new top civil servant

Joe Griffin appointed top civil servant at the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Top Scottish civil servant backs ministers amid criticism of Nicola Sturgeon FOI case

SCOTLAND’S top civil servant has defended how SNP ministers handled a legal battle over the publication of evidence linked to an inquiry into…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government pause independence work due to General Election

MAJOR pieces of Scottish Government business have been put on pause because of the looming General Election.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government defends civil servants working on independence papers

THE Scottish Government has defended its use of civil servants in developing the case for independence after a former cabinet member insisted…

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Alex Neil says civil servants should not be working on independence case

ALEX Neil has said the Scottish Government should be "wary" of civil servants working on the case for independence who he claims have a…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf informed of SNP arrests afterwards, emails show

HUMZA Yousaf was informed of the arrests of Peter Murrell and Colin Beattie after they took place, emails show.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood committee urges greater transparency in civil service decision-making

SCOTLAND'S most senior civil servant must have greater transparency in driving understanding of Scottish Government decision-making, a Holyrood…

Daily Record

Top civil servant defends Scottish Government work on independence papers

John-Paul Marks said the Government provides policy advice on to the Government on its "constitutional objectives".

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Scotland's top civil servant defends staff working for Independence Minister

SCOTLAND’S top civil servant has defended government staff working under Jamie Hepburn, the Minister for Independence.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf vows world-leading renewables hub as Ash Regan meets top civil servant

The SNP contest will conclude on March 27, with Kate Forbes also running to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

Top civil servant urged to come to Holyrood in row over deposit return scheme

A group of four MSPs has written to Scottish Permanent Secretary John-Paul Marks on the issue.

Insider UK

Chief civil servant urged to check legality of spending £20 million on indyref2 push

Scottish Conservative MSP accuses the Scottish National Party of using public funds for 'propaganda'

The Independent UK

Chief civil servant urged to check legality of using £20m funds on indyref2 push

The Scottish Tory letter comes as the Supreme Court ruled Holyrood could not legally legislate on a Scottish independence referendum.

The National (Scotland)

Tories furious over official government tweet promoting independence

THE Scottish Tories have reported a tweet to the Scottish Government’s top civil servant over claims it breaks the rules by promoting independence…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon's indyref speech 'blocked' from publication by top bureaucrat

NICOLA Sturgeon’s latest speech on independence was blocked from publication by her top civil servant on the grounds it was too “party…

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