The HMRC, which has been facing a backlog of unanswered letters for over a year, has recently established a special taskforce to address this issue. This backlog consists of more than 37,000 pieces of correspondence that have been left untouched for at least 10 months, as reported by this newspaper last month. Harriett Baldwin, chair …
As the summer comes to an end, doctors are concerned about a potential “tripledemic.” This raises the question for office workers about what they can do if they find themselves working alongside someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is sick with another illness like the flu. In the early stages of the pandemic, …
Chris Etherington, a tax specialist from RSM, has highlighted the need for HMRC to revamp its eligibility checks for the tax relief scheme for home workers. According to Etherington, many individuals who are currently claiming the relief may no longer qualify for it, resulting in a significant cost to taxpayers. He urges HMRC to urgently …
In a move that surprised many, HMRC announced the closure of their self-assessment helpline for the summer season. This decision, made just three weeks after HMRC launched a campaign to encourage early filing of tax returns, has left tax experts concerned. They predict that the closure will result in a surge of last-minute phone calls, …
In a letter addressed to the tax office, Harriett Baldwin, the chair of the influential Treasury Committee, expressed her disappointment with HMRC’s lack of consultation regarding the closure of an important taxpayer helpline. She criticized the tax office’s leadership for failing to provide sufficient details and transparency regarding the decision and its potential impact on …
HMRC has defended its scheme, stating that there will never be a situation where a large number of staff will be volunteering at the same time. According to the organization, based on the 66,000 staff, the allocated 3,500 days equates to just 25 minutes per person per year. Compared to other government departments, HMRC’s policy …
East Sussex County Council has refuted claims that remote working is causing delays in the processing of blue badges, stating in a recent statement that it is “not a contributing factor”. However, a letter obtained by The Telegraph reveals that the council informed Mr. Kuhrt that it will likely take a considerable amount of time …
HMRC has a backlog of over 37,000 unanswered letters that are at least 10 months old, prompting the creation of a special taskforce to address this issue, as reported by this newspaper last month. The tax office’s increasing adoption of remote work, which allows staff to work from home for a minimum of two days …
The Covid pandemic has had a significant impact on start-up valuations, and Hopin is a prime example. In just nine months, from November 2020 to August 2021, the company’s valuation skyrocketed from $2 billion to $7.75 billion. This tremendous growth made Johnny Boufarhat, the 29-year-old CEO and founder of Hopin, a paper billionaire. Boufarhat also …
According to a survey of 2,000 people, it has been found that a staggering 82% of individuals admit to watching TV during their workday. On average, this amounts to approximately two hours, or a quarter of the standard 8-hour shift. Interestingly, men were 5% more likely than women to indulge in TV watching instead of …