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Alcohol duty changes could raise extra £3bn
One month until new alcohol duty system introduced.HMRC raises late payment interest rates
Interest on tax debt rises to 7.5%.CIOT: Clearer guidance needed on cryptoassets
Professional bodies propose recommendations to HMRC.Thousands fined despite not owing tax
Low earners account for 40% of late-filing penalties.ICAS: UK needs tax incentives to drive net zero targets
Tax leaders call for sustainability reporting standards.HMRC accused of ‘poor complaint handling’
Poor service levels drive customer complaints.Tax gap hits £36bn in 2021/22
Small businesses responsible for half the tax gap.BoE increases interest rates to 5%
Base rate rises by more than expected.Inflation remains the same in May
Falling fuel prices offset by recreation and culture costs.Outcry as HMRC closes self-assessment helpline
Helpline will reopen in Autumn.