HMRC tax rebate delays exceed a year for some
Taxpayers face waits of over a year for HMRC refunds, with some forced to borrow cash. The ICAEW cites 'significant backlogs'. Discover if you're affected.
Taxpayers face waits of over a year for HMRC refunds, with some forced to borrow cash. The ICAEW cites 'significant backlogs'. Discover if you're affected.
Environmental groups warn the UK may be shut out of a historic oceans summit due to delays in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. A new mural in East Sussex celebrates the pact.
An Illinois surgeon has been formally charged with the aggravated murder of his ex-wife and her new husband in their Columbus, Ohio home. Discover the latest developments in this high-profile case.
Robert Rhodes has been sentenced to life for murdering his wife Dawn in 2016. He manipulated his child and was convicted after a retrial. Read the full story.
Robert Rhodes sentenced to 29.5 years for murdering his wife. A rare retrial followed after his child disclosed being coerced into the plot. Read the full story.
As the US scales back Antarctic research, its influence on the frozen continent wanes, creating a vacuum that rivals like China are rapidly filling. Could this be a strategic blunder?
Brendan Banfield, 40, denies orchestrating the murders of his wife and a stranger in a complex 2023 plot. The family's Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, has pleaded guilty and will testify.
The trend of men double-barrelling surnames, highlighted by Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, sparks a wider debate on marital naming conventions and feminism. Readers share historical precedents and modern perspectives.
A Chicago vascular surgeon is charged with the premeditated murders of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio. The couple's two children were found unharmed. Read the latest.
Former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon speaks out about her decision to have a double mastectomy and fallopian tube removal after testing positive for the BRCA gene. Read her empowering story.
A new true-crime podcast investigates claims that British Army Major Robbie Mills led a secret double life as a spy, and the mysterious man who infiltrated his family after his death. Listen to the shocking revelations.
Brendan Banfield is on trial for an alleged plot to murder his wife and frame a stranger he lured via a fetish website. The case involves an au pair's confession and disputed digital evidence.
Nigeria's radical new tax regime aims to boost revenue and fund public services. But with a broken social contract and a vast informal sector, can the government win public trust? Analysis from Lagos.
Explore five stunning properties across England, from a London penthouse to a Sheffield Georgian house, all featuring dramatic double-height or vaulted ceilings. Discover unique architectural details and prices.
Donald Trump's withdrawal from the UNFCCC and IPCC is labelled a 'colossal own goal' by the UN climate chief, leaving the US isolated as the global green economy surges. Analysis.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order pulling the US out of 66 international organisations, including the UN climate framework. This marks a major shift in US global engagement. Read the full analysis.
Indian police raid home of environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds were used to undermine national energy security. Read the full story.
Indian authorities arrest environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds for a fossil fuel treaty campaign undermine national interest. Read the full investigation details.
The OECD finalises a watered-down global tax agreement, exempting US multinationals from the 15% minimum rate. Tax transparency groups condemn the move as a major setback.
Min River, skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, clinches Sydney to Hobart handicap honours after initial winner BNC receives a time penalty for a sail rules breach. A historic win for double-handed sailing.
Magnus Carlsen dominates the chess world again, securing his ninth blitz championship and a fifth rapid-blitz double in Doha. Read the full story of his latest triumph.
A chance meeting with TV duo Ant and Dec inspired a Nottingham University chemistry student to ditch the lab and pursue a career in comedy. Discover how one night out altered his life's path.
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
Switzerland's overwhelming rejection of a 50% inheritance tax offers a stark lesson for the UK's fiscal debate. Discover why capital flight fears should shape Westminster's approach.
A damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
Two more celebrities were voted out of I'm A Celebrity in a dramatic double elimination. Get all the emotional details and see who remains in the jungle.
Defence officials admit US Virginia-class submarines visiting under Aukus could carry nuclear warheads, contradicting earlier government assurances. Explore the legal and strategic implications.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a historic three-day state visit to the UK, marked by royal pageantry and a focus on the landmark Kensington Treaty. Read about the renewed partnership.
Several children injured after a double-decker school bus struck a bridge in Coppull, Lancashire. Eight treated for minor injuries. Full details on the incident and response.
The Australian Tax Office has relaunched a campaign to recover $5.3bn from 325,000 taxpayers, including debts dating back to 2017. Read about the revised scheme and its implications.