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  • New Expert Advisory Panel to provide industry insight on R&D Tax Relief

    Practical enhancements to make it easier for UK firms to understand and claim Research and Development (R&D) tax relief - while reducing errors and tackling fraud - have been introduced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). R&D tax reliefs are valuable incentives designed to encourage businesses to invest in innovative science and technology projects, driving economic growth across the UK.

  • Secret tobacco factory dismantled

    One of Northern Ireland’s biggest ever illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled after a raid in Newry.

  • £220 million boost for the Help to Save club

    Help to Save customers have received more than £220 million in bonus payments, and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging those eligible to sign up to take advantage of the scheme during UK Savings Week (22-26 September).

  • Barrister exposed as designer of tax avoidance schemes

    A practising barrister has today (4 September 2025) been added to HMRC’s list of tax avoidance promoters for the first time. It is HMRC’s view that Setu Kamal, who has 20 years’ experience as a barrister, designed four tax avoidance schemes and created contract templates that are essential to how these arrangements operate.

  • Carousel tax fraudster loses £90 million property empire

    The mastermind of one of the UK’s biggest ever carousel tax frauds has been ordered to pay back more than £90 million with the sale of property across London, Preston and overseas. Sock manufacturer Arif Patel, 57, of Preston, and his criminal gang tried to steal £97 million through VAT repayment claims on false exports of textiles and mobile phones.

    Arif Umarji Patel, the seized Ferrari, counterfeit underwear & container with counterfeit clothes inside
  • Parents urged to extend their teen’s Child Benefit claim online as deadline approaches

    With GCSE results due this week HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents who know their teenager’s plans in September to extend their claim now to continue to receive Child Benefit. More than 509,000 parents of teenagers, who are staying in full-time education or approved training, have already extended their Child Benefit claim.

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