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The Public Accounts Committee held an evidence session with HMRC on 18 May (see tinyurl.com/yc625htz).

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For most of my career as a tax professional, I have been fascinated by the idea of doing things better, smarter and in a more technology-enabled way.

From 1 April 2026, HMRC has enhanced enforcement powers designed to target advisers who intentionally facilitate tax losses. These are introduced by Finance Act 2026 ss 250-253 and Sch 22.

The seven professional bodies that produce Professional Conduct in relation to Taxation (PCRT) issued updated guidance on 19 January 2026, including new material on the ethical use of artificia

In November 2025, HMRC formally launched an enhanced informant and reward scheme, marking a significant shift in the UK’s approach to tackling serious tax avoidance and evasion.

Cyber attacks are having a significant impact on both UK citizens and the economy.

Dame Meg Hillier moved from chairing the Public Accounts Committee in the last Parliament to chairing the Treasury Committee in this Parliament.

In October 2014, I co-authored the former Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) report on the competitiveness of the UK tax administration.