NatWest profits rocket to £3.6bn after resignations

NatWest has reported a sharp rise in first-half profits to £3.6bn, following a week of high-profile resignations. The board of NatWest, which is 39% owned by the taxpayer, remains under pressure over the row. The profits were better than expected and up from £2.6bn a...

Self-employed workers lack confidence in HMRC

Nearly half of self-employed workers and small business owners do not have confidence in HMRC, data published by the tax office has revealed. The study shows that confidence among small businesses has dropped year-on-year. In 2021, 63% of small businesses perceived...

Self-employed workers lack confidence in HMRC

Nearly half of self-employed workers and small business owners do not have confidence in HMRC, data published by the tax office has revealed. The study shows that confidence among small businesses has dropped year-on-year. In 2021, 63% of small businesses perceived...

Service levels undermining HMRC charter commitments

HMRC's charter annual report, published last week, shows that poor service levels are undermining HMRC's ability to deliver on its charter standards. The report included the findings of a survey carried out by the group in February of this year on whether tax agents...