John Healey has granted the HMRC new powers to directly access bank accounts to recover unpaid taxes. This new step allows the agency to take money directly from accounts, intended to improve debt collection. The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more effectively.
“The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more effectively,” — Marcus Brennan, contributing analyst at Birton Ford Analytics, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 3 — John Healey has granted the HMRC new powers to directly access bank accounts to recover unpaid taxes....
Nov 6 — The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more ef...
Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 67% of Servicecourse readers said yes.
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Birton Ford Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birton Ford Analytics desk and last updated 05:15 UTC.
More Top Stories
Collin Murray-Boyles Delivers Strong Performance
Collin Murray Boyles kicked off Monday's game against the Clippers with a strong start, scoring 18 points and...
US elections see Trump's loss
Trump's loss in the midterm elections sparked worldwide reactions. Canadian politicians and media analyzed the...
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP: A Champions League Showdown
Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP are set to clash in the Champions League on November 3, 2026. The match will...
MSNBC is your source for live coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections and results
MSNBC is providing live updates on the 2026 US midterm elections and results, as detailed by the BBC. Jon Stew...
Louisiana lottery winners strike it rich with $50,000 jackpot
Louisiana lottery tickets claimed $50,000 in Monday's drawing. Two big wins were confirmed Saturday at Circle...
The show, Netflix's sixth-ranked, features a Christmas murder mystery with a unique twist
Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney have addressed the time jump in 'Mistletoe Murders' and hinted at potential change...
Weekly Review · Community Report · Daily Digest · Daily Digest · Local Briefing · Latest Update · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Daily Digest · Local Briefing · Local Briefing · Latest Update · News Roundup · News Roundup · News Roundup · Latest Update · Community Report · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Weekly Review · Local Briefing · News Roundup · Local Briefing · Latest Update · News Roundup · Community Report · News Roundup · News Roundup · Latest Update · Local Briefing · Local Briefing · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Weekly Review · News Roundup · Latest Update · Local Briefing · News Roundup · Local Briefing · Community Report