UK households face £1,600 HMRC fines for missed tax deadline
UK taxpayers risk penalties of up to £1,600 for missing the 31 January Self Assessment deadline. HMRC warns daily fines will increase from £10. Act now to avoid charges.
UK taxpayers risk penalties of up to £1,600 for missing the 31 January Self Assessment deadline. HMRC warns daily fines will increase from £10. Act now to avoid charges.
UK households are waiting more than a year for HMRC tax refunds. Read the stories of those affected and the official response. Learn more about the delays.
Struggling with your tax bill? HMRC says you may avoid the late January deadline by setting up an affordable payment plan. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to apply now.
Millions face £100 fines as HMRC's customer service crisis delays vital tax codes. Experts reveal who may avoid a return and how to act before the deadline.
HMRC issues urgent warning to UK households who work for themselves, as over 12 million face self-assessment deadline. Miss the 31 Jan cutoff and risk hefty fines and 7.75% interest.
HMRC sets a 31 January 2026 deadline for online Self Assessment tax returns. Missing it triggers a £100 fine. Check now if you need to file for the 2024/25 tax year to avoid penalties.
HMRC warns millions to file self-assessment by Jan 31 or face £100 fines. Learn about penalties, reasonable excuses, and payment options to avoid charges.
HMRC warns of 'punitive' charges for Lifetime ISA withdrawals as the annual allowance is cut to £12,000. Learn how the new rules and a proposed replacement product affect your savings.
HMRC apologises after a technical fault shut helplines, causing chaos for 5.65 million taxpayers facing the January 31 self-assessment deadline. Avoid a £100 penalty by filing now.
UK taxpayers risk £100 fines as HMRC's phone service automatically disconnects after 70 minutes. With the January 31 deadline approaching, experts warn it's 'pot luck' to get through. Read the full report.
HMRC helplines are down due to a technical issue, leaving taxpayers stranded days before the crucial January 31 deadline. Over 5 million returns are still outstanding.
HMRC warns of £900 maximum fines for missing the 31 January Self Assessment deadline. Nearly 340,000 have already paid via the app. File and pay now to avoid penalties.
HMRC warns Self Assessment taxpayers of an immediate £100 penalty for missing the January 31, 2026 deadline, even if no tax is owed. Act now to avoid escalating fines.
HMRC urges taxpayers to file online by 31 Jan 2026 as app use surges 65%. Miss the deadline and face an automatic £100 fine. Pay via the HMRC app now.
HMRC admitted its child benefit crackdown, which suspended 24,000 accounts using travel data, carried a 'tolerable' risk. Discover the impact and official response.
UK households with savings over £3,500 could face surprise tax bills as HMRC tightens checks on bank interest. Learn your Personal Savings Allowance and how to prepare.
Airlines warn passengers of potential flight disruption as further snow is forecast for parts of the UK this weekend. Check your flight status before travelling.
Storm Goretti forces reduced rail services across the Midlands. Network Rail explains the serious safety risks of ice and snow on the tracks. Travel only if necessary.
Protests at Atlas and Perry Barr depots delayed Birmingham waste trucks. Council advises residents to leave bins out as year-long pay dispute continues.
The Met Office has issued an amber snow warning for Birmingham and the Midlands from Thursday night. Residents are urged to prepare essential items and expect severe travel disruption.
Birmingham Airport warns of extended wait times as key Air-Rail Link maintenance reduces service. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time until February 2026.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended waits as air-rail link runs at 50% capacity for essential maintenance. Plan extra journey time or use walking routes.
HMRC announces a major crackdown on unpaid taxes, targeting individuals and companies. Learn about the new enforcement measures and the billions in revenue being pursued.
The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow warning for snow and ice across northern Scotland, with up to 20cm forecast. Travel disruption and power cuts are likely. Read the full details.
A National Express bus and a van collided at Heybarnes Circus in Small Heath during Monday's rush hour, causing significant traffic disruption. Read the latest traffic update.
Hundreds of UK schools are closed as snow and ice warnings cause disruption. Check if your child's school in Birmingham is affected using the Government site.
Rail services between Birmingham New Street and Walsall face severe disruption after a train broke down near Hamstead. Check for live updates and alternative travel arrangements.
A lorry crash and oil spill on the M6 southbound between Stoke and Stafford has closed lanes, creating six-mile queues and 30-minute delays. Avoid the area.
A furious retiree waited half a year for the DWP to respond to a state pension underpayment query. Pensions expert Becky O'Connor intervened. Read the full story.
Serious HMRC system errors are wrongly classifying living individuals as dead, preventing state pension applications. Learn how to check your NI record and what to do if affected.