FCA bans wealth manager trio behind £35.5m investor visa scam

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that three Dolfin Financial executives had run a scheme designed to create the false impression that visa requirements to enter and live in the UK had been met. Former chief…

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Lloyds and Natwest flaunt social credentials as fears grow of Burnham tax grab

Lloyds and Natwest are flaunting their community credentials and pledging a raft of new social investment initiatives as fears grow that Prime Minister Andy Burnham will launch a punishing tax raid on the sector with the…

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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

Ofgem said the price cap will increase by 4% on 1 October, driven by higher wholesale gas prices due to the Iran war. A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, but more than a…

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Form: Tell HMRC about any charges on special trusts (IHT100e)

Get emails about this page Documents Charges on special trusts (IHT100e) Ref: IHT100e PDF , 1.51 MB , 11 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. If you use…

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Pensioners to hand over bank statements in government benefits crackdown

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to inform pensioners they will need to provide bank statements as part of its review into Pension Credit claims, I News first reported. The department is reaching…

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Buildings and construction (VAT Notice 708)

Get emails about this page Contents 1. Overview 2. VAT liability 3. Zero rating the construction of new buildings 4. Zero rating the sale of, or long lease in, new buildings 5. Zero rating the sale of, or long lease in…

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Find out about the Non-Statutory Clearance Service

Get emails about this page Contents Before you start When HMRC will give advice under this service When HMRC will not give advice under this service Information you need to give Where you should send your application…

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Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

In a 6,000 word essay titled The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make are critical , the billionaire Microsoft co-founder likened the need to spare roles from digital encroachment to how nature reserves operate…

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Trump’s tough stance on DEI costs Big Four giant Deloitte millions

The US Justice Department claimed that from 2017 to the present, the Big Four giant had falsely said it had complied with new Trump-administration laws preventing proactive discrimination for employees and applicants…

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Apply for a certificate of residence or letter of confirmation

Get emails about this page Contents Overview Who can apply What you'll need Apply for a certificate of residence or letter of confirmation After you apply More information Print this page Overview You can apply for a…

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