A Doncaster man, who acquired a £2million property portfolio through fraud, including selling illegal cigarettes and failing to pay tax on his business profits, has been jailed for two years at Sheffield...
A new taskforce to tackle tax evasion on property transactions in Greater London was launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
The Highways Agency is advising motorists in Stoke-on-Trent that the A50 eastbound carriageway will remain closed between the junctions with the A500 and A5007 Longton West until at least 18.00 hours this evening...
Road users in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the North West are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel tomorrow (Thursday 8 December) as gale force winds...
£60,000 challenge prize fund launched for community buying.
A new challenge prize and guide to enable communities to realise the benefits of community buying was launched today by the Department...
Unlocking a further £5.8 million from the New Homes Bonus scheme, Tower Hamlets Council again tops the national league table securing more than £10 million over two years from building new...
Unlocking a further £5.8 million from the New Homes Bonus scheme, Tower Hamlets Council again tops the national league table securing more than £10 million over two years from building new...
A new taskforce to tackle tax evasion on property transactions in Greater London was launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
A Batley family was put in danger after a local builder carried out defective gas fitting work while constructing an extension to their home, a court has been told.
Plans to change the way that businesses experience ‘frontline enforcement’, such as business inspections, were set out today by Business Secretary Vince Cable, including a full scale review of UK regulatory bodies...
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Private tutors and coaches have less than a month left to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about any tax that they owe.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone sending their tax return online for the first time to get registered now, in good time before the 31 January filing deadline.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today set out his vision for an NHS that is truly on the side of patients.
My right honourable friend the Minister for Agriculture and Food (Jim Paice) has today made the following Statement.
I am pleased to confirm that as at the end of 1 December, the first day of the 2011 single...
My right honourable friend the Minister for Agriculture and Food (Jim Paice) has today made the following Statement.
I know many members of the House have been following progress on the implementation of...
The usual channels have agreed that the House will meet at 11 o'clock on Tuesday 13 December and Monday 19 December 2011. On Tuesday 13th, the usual channels expect the Committee on the Health and Social Care...
On 13 July 2011 a written ministerial statement was presented to both Houses setting out the decision by Keir Starmer QC, to ask the Chief Surveillance Commissioner and retired Court of Appeal judge, Sir Christopher...
The Government are determined to reduce tax avoidance in order to protect the Exchequer, which provides funding for public services, and maintain fairness for the taxpayer.
Accordingly, the Government are...
The Government have today launched a consultation on a mandatory requirement for the largest UK banks and foreign banks operating in the UK to publish the details of the level and composition of remuneration ...
Following Budget 2011, the Government consulted on a number of tax policies. Today the Government are publishing the responses to these consultations alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in ...
This Government are committed to creating a fair tax system and will take the necessary steps to prevent the loss of tax revenues.
The Government are announcing today measures which will protect the Exchequer...
At Budget 2011, the Government announced a package of reforms to the taxation of non-domiciled individuals and their intention to introduce a statutory definition of tax residence.
Following consultation...
I am publishing today the Government Olympic Executive’s Quarterly Report—“London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Quarterly Report December 2011”. This report explains the latest budget...
I know many members of the House have been following progress on the implementation of the EU-wide ban on the keeping of hens in conventional cages. I, therefore, want to take this opportunity to update the House...
The Government are today laying before the House the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2012. These will complete the roll-out of biometric immigration documents, known as biometric residence...
I have today placed in the Library of the House the report by Mrs Sunita Mason, the independent adviser for criminality information management, of phase 2 of her review of the criminal records regime, as well...
I am today announcing that I have made an order to bring sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Act 2011 (the Act) into force on 1 February 2012. The Act...
I regret that the written answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Mr Jenkin) on 15 November, Official Report, column 665W, contained an error. The answer stated that the TaxPayers...
Improving access to Great Britain’s railway stations is a key priority for this Government. I am therefore pleased to announce today a further £37.5 million of “mid-tier” Access for All...
The Department for Transport’s business plan says that, following the consultation on high-speed rail which was held earlier this year, we would complete the analysis of consultation responses and announce...
The rise in the number of incidents involving pirates in certain parts of the world has highlighted the need to ensure UK-flagged vessels are able to adequately protect themselves against such threats.
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I am pleased to announce that, following consultation, the Department will be devolving responsibility for roads classification and aspects of the primary route network from April 2012.
This marks the first...
The Remploy annual report and financial statements 2011 are published today. Copies will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses and will be available in the Vote Office and the Printed Paper Office later today...
Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 will begin on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.
Plans to replace a bridge over the M5 near Gloucester are to be reviewed.
Two restaurateurs from Edinburgh have been detained on suspicion of failing to pay the right amount of tax, in an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Warwickshire County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after a self-employed heating contractor lost most of two fingers in poorly guarded machinery.
Designated drivers will be rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and student union bars across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign, launched today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.
Local authorities are being given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.
Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today a £16m investment in third rail heating as part of a £38m programme to make sure the rail network is better prepared for severe bad weather...
UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances under new guidance confirmed by the Government today.
London's Pleasure Gardens, a major new arts and entertainment destination in the heart of east London, is set to open on the Queen's Jubilee Weekend, 1 June 2012 after signing a lease agreement with the London...
Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 will begin on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.
Following Budget 2011, the Government has today published responses to a number of tax policy consultations, alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in Finance Bill 2012.
Women in Tower Hamlets have the chance to become qualified badminton and basketball coaches thanks to an innovative scheme encouraging residents to get more active.
Sport England’s Active Women Fund has...
Tower hamlets launches tweet day to boost city status bid
Rail passengers are set to benefit from easier journeys at stations across the country after Rail Minister, Norman Baker, approved more than £37.5m of Government funding to make stations more easily...
Two restaurateurs from Edinburgh have been detained on suspicion of failing to pay the right amount of tax, in an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) agent strategy moved a step closer today with the publication of responses to the consultation ‘Establishing the future relationship between the tax agent community and HMRC...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to VAT-registered businesses across the UK about important changes that come into effect this spring.
Warwickshire County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after a self-employed heating contractor lost most of two fingers in poorly guarded machinery.
The Government has launched a consultation that will help tackle unacceptable bank bonuses by improving pay transparency at large banks, Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has announced today. The...
Plans to replace a bridge over the M5 near Gloucester are to be reviewed.
A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today.
Designated drivers will be rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and student union bars across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign, launched today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.
Local authorities are being given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.
Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today a £16m investment in third rail heating as part of a £38m programme to make sure the rail network is better prepared for severe bad weather...
UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances under new guidance confirmed by the Government today.
London's Pleasure Gardens, a major new arts and entertainment destination in the heart of east London, is set to open on the Queen's Jubilee Weekend, 1 June 2012 after signing a lease agreement with the London...
Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 will begin on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.
Following Budget 2011, the Government has today published responses to a number of tax policy consultations, alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in Finance Bill 2012.
Women in Tower Hamlets have the chance to become qualified badminton and basketball coaches thanks to an innovative scheme encouraging residents to get more active.
Sport England’s Active Women Fund has...
Tower hamlets launches tweet day to boost city status bid
Rail passengers are set to benefit from easier journeys at stations across the country after Rail Minister, Norman Baker, approved more than £37.5m of Government funding to make stations more easily...
Two restaurateurs from Edinburgh have been detained on suspicion of failing to pay the right amount of tax, in an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) agent strategy moved a step closer today with the publication of responses to the consultation ‘Establishing the future relationship between the tax agent community and HMRC...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to VAT-registered businesses across the UK about important changes that come into effect this spring.
Warwickshire County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after a self-employed heating contractor lost most of two fingers in poorly guarded machinery.
The Government has launched a consultation that will help tackle unacceptable bank bonuses by improving pay transparency at large banks, Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has announced today. The...
Plans to replace a bridge over the M5 near Gloucester are to be reviewed.
A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today.