I'm a Universal Credit Mum – I've Been Reported to the DWP Over a TikTok Video Monday, January 19, 2026 universalcredit dwp tiktok benefits motherhood taxpayers controversy socialmedia publicdebate outrage Amy Hobson, a mother claiming thousands in Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has sparked fury after posting a TikTok video where she openly boasted about using taxpayers’ money for nights out … Read More
HMRC Waives £100 Late-Filing Fines for Hundreds Who Filed Just Before Year-End Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmrc tax selfassessment penalties deadline taxreturns finance latefiling savings taxpayers HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that it will waive the £100 late-filing penalty for hundreds of taxpayers who submitted their self-assessment tax returns in the final hour of 2025. According to HMRC data, 342 … Read More
HMRC to End Physical Letters for Millions of Taxpayers in 2026 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 hmrc tax digital communication app government taxpayers accessibility notifications selfassessment HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is poised to phase out physical letters for millions of taxpayers next year. From April 2026, HMRC will no longer use traditional mailed letters as its primary communication method, moving … Read More
HMRC Urges UK Households to File Early Ahead of Tax Deadline Wednesday, December 3, 2025 hmrc selfassessment taxreturn deadline filing taxpayers uktax onlinepoll taxhelp taxdeadline With less than two months remaining before the Self Assessment deadline on 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging UK households to take prompt action. To better understand how people manage their tax … Read More
Taxpayers Face Nearly £10K Cost After Parish Council Proposal Rejected in Cradley Wednesday, November 26, 2025 dudley cradley parishcouncil localgovernment taxpayers feasibilitystudy democracy budget council election Dudley’s Liberal Democrat leader, Councillor Ryan Priest, defended the decision to consult residents on forming a parish council, despite a decisive rejection. During budget discussions earlier this year, Cllr Priest … Read More
How Much Could an Income Tax Hike Cost You After Labour’s Autumn Budget? Saturday, November 22, 2025 incometax labour budget taxincrease ukeconomy keirstarmer ajbell publicpolicy pmqs taxpayers Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has left the door open for a potential increase in income tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, despite the party’s manifesto promise not to raise income tax, VAT, or national insurance … Read More