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Nearly £473,000 in disputed tax to answer one single question: is a marshmallow considered confectionery?

The UK experienced its hottest June on record; HMRC published the names of more than 150 businesses and individuals found to have deliberately evaded taxes; and council tax arrears in England reached a record high.

UK pulls forward plan to close small parcel import tax loophole; VAT and PAYE payments will have to be made by direct debit; Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

Since the start of the new financial year in April 2026, what should have been a 'reboot' for the economy and public finances has instead evolved into a silent but widespread upward trend in the tax burden.

Reform UK has pledged to raise the VAT registration threshold to £150,000; calls are mounting to double the tax-free allowance for pensioners; and more than 1.5 million people have been drawn into legal proceedings over unpaid Council Tax

From April 2028, pure Electric Vehicles owners will be subject to a road charge of 3 pence per mile, while PHEV drivers will pay 1.5 pence per mile, with this rate increasing annually in line with inflation.

UK monthly tax revenue reaches £87.3 billion; savers are being wrongly overcharged thousands of pounds due to HMRC system errors; UK April inflation falls to 2.8%, but is expected to rise again in the coming months.

Rising UK tax burdens dampen overseas landlords’ enthusiasm for investment; A first for the country: Amazon launches drone delivery service in the UK; Britain’s annual tax revenue nears £1 trillion for the first time, setting a historic record.

UK tax authority HMRC has fined 582,000 individuals for overdue VAT payments; the US will impose "high tariffs" on the UK if it does not repeal the Digital Services Tax; the UK launches a trust fund cleanup initiative, with hundreds of thousands of young people potentially eligible to claim over £2,000 in savings.

Whether engaging in commercial trade or simply working and living in the UK, you may encounter an audit by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as tax inspections are often conducted routinely.

Recently, the British supermarket giant Morrisons lost a high-profile value added tax (VAT) dispute. What exactly was the point of contention regarding VAT in this case, and how was the judgement reached?

Public consultation on the UK’s proposed 10-year route to permanent residency closes this week; household bills—from water charges to council tax—are set to rise from April 2026; Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%

UK high-income earners consider cutting their salaries by 25% to reduce tax; HMRC tightens scrutiny of “speculative” stamp duty refund claims; pubs in England to receive a 15% business rates relief.

To help everyone enjoy the festive season with peace of mind, today we will quickly go through the key points regarding employee benefits during Christmas, allowing you to convey your festive greetings while avoiding unnecessary tax troubles.

For e-commerce sellers, HMRC's audit actions can be particular random, particularly regarding VAT audits. Sometimes, due to misunderstandings or unintentional oversight, you might face an audit even if you have declared on time.

Today, TBA has grown into a leading British financial and tax enterprise and a one-stop cross-border compliance service provider. Its business covers European and American company registration, accounting and taxation, global VAT, European EPR, and GPSR compliance.

From the 2025 tax year, the Benefit-in-Kind regime will undergo several changes: higher tax rates for electric vehicles, reclassification of certain car models, and the upcoming introduction of the ‘payrolling’ system for real-time taxation of benefits.

In recent years, QR codes have become an indispensable part of daily life and are increasingly common across the UK. Whether ordering drinks in a bar or paying for parking, a quick scan can complete the transaction within seconds. According to British media reports, in just one year QR scams have cost consumers more than £3.5 million.

Recent UK tax compliance data has sounded the alarm once again: in the past three years, nearly half a million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) repeatedly missed tax deadlines, with as many as 19% admitting they delayed tax payments more than five times in just the past 12 months. A combination of complex tax rules and cash flow pressures is dragging UK SMEs compliance levels down.

Do you know which supermarket is the cheapest in the UK?Aldi has once again been named the cheapest UK supermarket for a standard basket of groceries. However, according to the latest survey by consumer group Which?, Lidl briefly overtook Aldi last month, claiming the top spot as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the first time since 2023. However, the lead didn’t last long. Aldi quickly reclaimed its position as the cheapest supermarket, pushing Lidl back into second place.