As the tax deadline looms, FLIC EVERETT shares a cautionary tale 

As I was hurrying through Manchester late last year, on my way to meet my son Tom for lunch in that all-too-brief period between lockdowns, my mobile phone rang in my pocket. A voice said: ‘Is that Felicity Everett? This is Robert Walker from the HMRC Collections office, and we need to speak to you … Read more

Still haven’t done your tax return? Five expert tips for meeting the 31 January deadline

HMRC is still waiting for 4.9million people to file their 2019/20 tax return in time for the 31 January deadline. So far 7.2million people have completed their self-assessment form, and HMRC said it expected the total figure to reach 12.1million. If you file after the deadline, you will receive an automatic fine of £100. Last … Read more

Homebuyers warned over stamp duty scams as deadline nears

Homebuyers warned over stamp duty scams: Thousands rush to complete sales before March deadline and criminals look to take advantage Stamp duty holiday has helped encourage a mini property boom in the UK  Criminals are trying to intercept funds using fake email communications  They could pose as solicitors or estate agents to trick buyers into … Read more

TSB fails to fully roll out extra online security 10 months after deadline

TSB still hasn’t rolled out extra online banking security for all customers 10 months after deadline as it comes second-bottom for online security The bank ranked second bottom for online security in new research by Which?  This was largely due to its failure to roll out two-factor authentication  Banks had been required by the regulator … Read more

Boris Johnson boosts hopes of a Brexit breakthrough in EU trade talks as deadline looms 

‘There’s every chance of getting a deal’: Boris Johnson boosts hopes of a Brexit breakthrough in EU trade talks as deadline looms Prime Minister ditched his warning that No Deal is most likely Brexit outcome   MPs and peers will rise for the Christmas recess today but could be recalled  Government has drafted plans to fast-track … Read more

Europe’s press reacts to Brexit deadline delay

Europe’s press has declared the ‘battle for fisheries is now on,’ as papers warn we ‘can’t allow failure,’ but ‘no one is willing to bear the responsibility’. Sunday’s deadline to reach a deal on the free trade agreement between Britain and the European Union was extended until the end of the month yesterday, with Boris … Read more

‘The only Brexit deadline that matters is December 31’

The door was yesterday left open for Brexit talks to continue until New Year’s Eve as Boris Johnson vowed Britain ‘won’t be walking away’. In a dramatic move, the Prime Minister abandoned his threat to pull the plug on negotiations amid signs of a possible breakthrough. Mr Johnson warned that the two sides remained ‘very … Read more

Queen delays recording her Christmas speech until after No Deal Brexit deadline today 

Queen delays recording her ‘personal and emotional’ Christmas speech until after No Deal Brexit deadline today The Queen’s speech is usually filmed in early December but has been postponed Sources suggest speech could be amended depending on Brexit talks outcome Monarch has written a ‘personal and emotional’ message but has not finished it Today has … Read more

‘The message is that it is No Deal’: Supermarkets told to begin stockpiling ahead of Brexit deadline

UK supermarkets have been told to start stockpiling supplies of vital foods and other necessities amid panic-buying fears ahead of a potential No Deal Brexit in less than three weeks’ time. There were huge queues in Kent outside Dover yesterday, following similar tailbacks at Calais on Friday, as retailers and suppliers began ‘stock-building’ amid rising … Read more

TalkTalk extends bid deadline for investment firm Toscafund for a second time

TalkTalk extends bid deadline for investment firm Toscafund for a second time By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:18 GMT, 3 December 2020 | Updated: 21:18 GMT, 3 December 2020 TalkTalk is extending Toscafund’s bid deadline for second time TalkTalk is extending Toscafund’s bid deadline for second time.  The investment firm, … Read more