Information from HMRC below: The UK Government is working on a new way for you to sign into your tax services. We want to make sure the new sign in system works for everyone. It’s important we understand the difficulties…
Act Fast! Deadline for comments is 26th July 2023. If you object, tell Transport Focus , London TravelWatch and your MP. They seem to have made it as difficult as possible, particularly for visually impaired people. My words below might…
Call waiting times to be included on more helplines Following a successful trial, messages on the estimated time it will take to speak to an adviser will now be extended to more HMRC helplines from 4 July. The message will be played…
Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to 5 April 2025 Eligible customers now have until 5 April 2025 to fill gaps in their National Insurance record for tax years from April 2006 – to possibly increase their State Pension.…
A wooden plenishing hammer, a disc of pewter and nimble fingers helped blind veteran, Penny Melville-Brown, turn a basic piece of pewter metal into a simple bowl at the Mettle Studios in Sussex www.fleurgrenier.co.uk. Add a trio of offset bee-shapes…
HMRC to trial seasonal Self Assessment helpline We have announced that we are piloting a new seasonal model for the Self Assessment (SA) helpline, to prioritise helping those with urgent queries. For three months from 12 June, HMRC will trial…
The governments’ Help to Save scheme for those on low incomes, has been extended until April 2025. The scheme offers a bonus of 50p for every £1 saved. Savers can deposit between £1 and £50 per month and the scheme…
I’m trying to make a selection of strawberry desserts: a tart using a sweet version of the hot water pastry; a cream tea with a super-fresh strawberry “jam”; a classic French compote with Cointreau; the orange and Cointreau ice-cream. …
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