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Outcry led to HMRC’s helpline closure U-turn

An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

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Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

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Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers

The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.

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Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers

The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.

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TikTok vows to fight ‘unconstitutional’ US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

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Tesla profits slump by more than a half

The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

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Significant risk to launch untested childcare plans, government accepts

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

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Government cancelled plans to test free childcare rollout, says watchdog

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

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Pensioners’ fears over paying income tax

Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.

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Pensioners’ fears over income tax burden

Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.

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