DWP Confirms Eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments in 2026 Sunday, February 1, 2026 winterfuelpayments pensioners dwp hmrc incomethreshold ukgovernment energysupport socialwelfare taxdeductions retirementaid Most pensioners have now received their Winter Fuel Payments for this year, designed to help keep homes warm during the coldest months. These payments are typically worth either £200 or £300, depending on eligibility. The … Read More
HMRC Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudsters Targeting Taxpayers Ahead of January Deadline Saturday, January 31, 2026 hmrc scam fraud tax selfassessment cybercrime security police phishing deadline As the January 31 self-assessment tax return deadline approaches, West Mercia Police have issued a stern warning about an increase in scams targeting self-employed individuals. Fraudsters are impersonating HM Revenue and … Read More
Thousands of UK Companies Face Collapse as HMRC Demands Overdue Taxes - Full Regional Breakdown Friday, January 30, 2026 hmrc tax ukbusinesses financialdistress zombiecompanies economy corporatetax smallbusiness debt crisis Thousands of UK companies are at risk of collapse as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) intensifies efforts to collect £27 billion in overdue taxes. A recent report from Begbies Traynor reveals that 68,000 companies are … Read More
HMRC Chief Urges Brits to File Self Assessment Early to Avoid Penalties Tuesday, January 27, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxdeadline penalties taxfiling paymentplan taxreturns uktax taxhelp deadline HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a crucial reminder for millions of UK taxpayers to submit their Self Assessment tax returns before the January 31, 2026 deadline. With just one week remaining, those who delay risk … Read More
HMRC Replaces Fines with Points-Based Penalty System for UK Taxpayers Thursday, January 22, 2026 hmrc makingtaxdigital selfassessment fines penaltypoints taxreturns taxation digitaltax uktax taxpayers HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is overhauling its approach to late self-assessment tax returns, replacing automatic fines with a new penalty points system. This change is set to begin this month with a trial involving 100 … Read More
HMRC Warns UK Self-Employed on £1,000 Earnings Rule Amid 2024/25 Tax Return Deadline Sunday, January 18, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxreturn selfemployed paye capitalgains childbenefit paymentplan taxdeadline interestrates HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to issue fines to UK households who work for themselves if they fail to file a tax return despite earning over £1,000. According to the latest HMRC figures, more than 12 million … Read More