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HMRC warns of fines for late tax returns

HMRC urges self-assessment taxpayers to file by Jan 31 2026 or face initial £100 fines and escalating penalties. Learn the deadlines and how to avoid scams.

400,000 homes in wrong council tax band

Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.

Call to Double State Pensioners' Tax Allowance

A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.

HMRC uses AI to target tax evasion and fraud

HMRC is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle a £700m tax gap and improve compliance. The technology will identify risks faster but human caseworkers will make final decisions. Read the latest.

95-Year-Old's 87-Year Carol Tradition in Abergavenny

For 87 Christmases, Eric Davies has played carols on Abergavenny's High Street. At 95, he continues a family Salvation Army tradition started in the 1890s, raising vital funds for local causes.

HMRC hikes penalties for late tax returns in 2026

HMRC introduces stricter late-filing penalties and higher interest rates for the January 2026 tax deadline. Learn how to avoid costly fines and ensure your tax return is filed on time.

State pensioners face £800 tax bills from HMRC

Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.

HMRC cuts late payment interest from 29 December

HMRC announces lower interest rates for late tax payments and repayments following the Bank of England base rate cut. New rates take effect from 29 December 2025. Find out how this affects you.

Inheritance Tax receipts hit £5.8bn, up £84m

UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.

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