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  • Tackling tax credits error and fraud

    HMRC has opened discussions with the commercial sector about how it could help to reduce tax credits error and fraud.

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  • Danny Alexander at the Technology Innovators Forum

    Creativity and innovation are at the centre of the new economy that we need to build in Britain, explains the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • VAT cheats crackdown

    Tax cheats in Scotland and Northern Ireland who try to fraudulently reclaim VAT are being targeted as part of an HMRC taskforce.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employment Allowance boost for business - bill introduced to Parliament

    From April 2014, the National Insurance Contributions Bill will deliver a £2,000 a year tax cut for businesses and charities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • South Africa and UK agree to work together to tackle offshore tax evasion

    South Africa will join the pilot scheme for the automatic exchange of tax information launched by the United Kingdom, along with France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Isle of Man and United Kingdom sign tax information sharing agreement to tackle offshore evasion

    Chancellor welcomes the signing of the agreement. The government will look to sign further agreements with other jurisdictions as soon as possible.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plans to strengthen Banking Code of Practice confirmed by government

    Following a consultation, new changes will be legislated for in Finance Bill 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2011 to 2012 tax gap figures published

    Figures released by HMRC estimate the tax gap for 2011 to 2012 at 7% (£35 billion) of tax due, continuing a long-term downward trend.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clampdown on tax avoidance on UK property

    Under new regulations published today, for the first time schemes designed to get around the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings will have to be disclosed to HMRC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • One week left to settle past tax bills

    Taxpayers who have failed to submit tax returns for past years have one week left to come forward and take advantage of an HMRC campaign.

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  • Physiotherapists and osteopaths among health professionals targeted in new tax campaign

    People in the health and wellbeing professions who have taxable income that they have not told HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about are being targeted in a new campaign launched today.

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  • Marriage Transferable Tax Allowance announced by government

    Government to recognise marriage and civil partnership through the income tax system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tax-Free Childcare parents survey: still time to have your say

    The government’s Tax-Free Childcare consultation has had over 35,000 responses. There’s still time to share your views on how the scheme should operate.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMRC launches graduate recruitment drive

    The search begins this week for at least 120 graduates to join HMRC as tax trainees.

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  • Letters between OTS and Exchequer Secretary: employee benefits and expenses interim report

    A letter from the Exchequer Secretary to OTS regarding the interim report on employee benefits and expenses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tax crackdown for security industry

    Tax cheats in the private security industry are being targeted as part of the next wave of taskforces launched today by HMRC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief Secretary announces government action on tax avoidance and evasion

    The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander has made two announcements on government action against tax avoidance and evasion.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chancellor's speech at the Institute of Directors' annual convention

    Chancellor of the Exchequer's speech at the Institute of Directors' 2013 annual convention.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Christmas post

    The Armed Forces are urging the British public to keep the postal system clear for families' mail at Christmas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 11 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the economy, the spare room subsidy, Help to Buy, Syria, WW1 and HS2.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government