41 h. ago HMRC boss ‘regrets’ frustrations over £49m phishing scam disclosure

The revenue body has faced criticism and questions over why MPs were not told earlier about a breach affecting around 100,000 taxpayers.

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC phishing scam rises to £49m as MPs criticise ‘unacceptable’ delay

Approximately 100,000 taxpayers were affected by an ‘organised crime’ incident which started last year

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC failure to notify MPs sooner about £49m phishing scam ‘unacceptable’

In a letter to HMRC, Treasury Committee chairwoman Dame Meg Hillier said that to discover the information during a session ‘is unacceptable’.

Economics

9 d. ago Why Geert Wilders’ plan to become Netherlands leader may well backfire

Dutch far-right leader’s withdrawal from ruling coalition has upset allies and misjudged political landscape It is a gamble that Geert Wilders may live to regret. Increasingly frustrated by his coalition partners’ unwillingness to embrace his promised “strictest asylum policy in Europe”, the Dutch far-right leader brought down the government.Wilders’ calculation, if it is more than a fit of political pique, appears simple: if he can turn this autumn’s snap elections into a referendum on immigration and asylum, his Freedom party (PVV) can win it – and he might even become the Netherlands’ prime minister. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Why Geert Wilders’ plan to become Netherlands PM may well backfire

Dutch far-right leader’s withdrawal from ruling coalition has upset allies and misjudged changed political landscapeIt is a gamble that Geert Wilders may live to regret. Increasingly frustrated by his coalition partners’ unwillingness to embrace his promised “strictest asylum policy in Europe”, the Dutch far-right leader brought down the government.Wilders’ calculation, if it is more than a fit of political pique, appears simple: if he can turn this autumn’s snap elections into a referendum on immigration and asylum, his Freedom party (PVV) can win it – and he might even become the Netherlands’ prime minister. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Former Chinese takeaway boss went on luxury shopping spree instead of paying HMRC bill

The businessman sold his house and spent the thousands he owed in VAT

Economics

3 w. ago Riccardo Calafiori has no 'regret' over Arsenal transfer after frustrating injury issues

Calafiori has started just six games in 2025 after string of injury setbacks

Sport