A new system for the handling of complaints against the police in England and Wales comes into force on Thursday 1 April 2004.

The independent police complaints commission appoints it supplier - anite public sector

Passengers on the 292 Borehamwood - Colindale bus are being urged to help the independent investigation into the shooting of Azelle Rodney.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has announced details of its first case under the new police complaints system that came into force on 1 April 2004.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to manage an investigation into allegations that a police officer assaulted a 22 year old man on Wednesday 1 June.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to supervise an investigation into allegations of misconduct made by a former West Midlands Police senior detective.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission has launched its rebuilt and expanded web site today.

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Employers are being reminded that they must stop paying Working Tax Credit via their payroll by the end of this month.

72% of the earliest vouchers issued have so far been used by parents to open a Child Trust Fund account and nearly 1.5 million Child Trust Fund accounts have been opened in total, Economic Secretary to the Treasury...

The tax rules governing pension schemes change on 6 April (A-Day), offering simpler and more flexible retirement arrangements - and an opportunity for people to review their own pension provisions.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced today that in its drive to deliver a more effective service to local businesses and individuals, eliminate duplication and improve efficiency, it is closing its office at...

Latest UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates show that total exports between Quarter three 2005 and Quarter four 2005 rose in ten out of the 12 regions and countries of the UK. Decreases were seen in London and ...

Contents: 1. VAT: Implications of the Court of Appeal Judgement in IDT 2. Hydrocarbon Oils: Introduction of the Hydrocarbon Oil (Registered Remote Markers) Regulations 2005 3. VAT: New version of form VAT 1614 " ...

The Government will introduce legislation in the 2006 Finance Bill, effective from today, to counter a complex tax avoidance scheme exploiting the tax relief intended for film production in the UK.

On 6 April (A-Day), new simplified rules come into effect around how pensions are taxed, offering simpler and more flexible retirement arrangements. This is what you need to know:

The Chancellor today announced that he has asked Sir David Varney to lead a review of HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) links with large business.

Expansion and investment in online tax services

In a significant move to combat alcohol fraud, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Chairman David Varney today signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Trade Associations representing UK spirits importers warehouse ...

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An Essex company has been fined £10,000 for exporting military listed body armour without the correct export licences, following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Vestguard UK Ltd pleaded...

More than a million businesses are now eligible for simpler VAT - a single annual return and monthly payments. These include almost 19,000 accountancy firms, as well.

Individuals and businesses are being asked to contribute to the review of powers, deterrents and safeguards for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The public consultation is the second phase of a programme designed to...

In a move to improve transparency and accountability, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is pleased to announce a new external scrutiny arrangement with the Independent Police Complaints Authority (IPCC).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is simplifying the way tax is collected from retirement annuities. It is part of a plan to help make sure that retired people don't pay more tax than is due on their annuities paid out...

Today is Pensions A-Day - the day the numerous tax rules governing pensions are replaced by a single regime.

Research undertaken by KPMG for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shows that the burden of tax administration in the UK, at around 0.41 per cent of GDP, compares very favourably with other countries - the Netherlands ...

Today, sees the publication by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of the Terms of Reference for the Review of HMRC links with large business, as announced by the Chancellor on Budget Day 2006.

Contents: 1. VAT: Interim position following the Court of Session's decision in Edinburgh's Telford College

A 39 year old Accountant and father of 3, Gregory Huggett is today beginning a 5-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to 6 offences on 30th March 2006.

HMRC officers in partnership with the police have smashed an illegal nationwide fuel-laundering ring today.

More than three in four of the earliest Child Trust Fund (CTF) vouchers have been used to open an account according to quarterly statistics published by HM Revenue & Customs today.

A senior legal executive employed by a Hampshire law firm was today jailed for six years for his role in laundering more than £200 million from the proceeds of a complex VAT fraud, following a lengthy ...

Latest UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates show that total exports between Quarter four 2005 and Quarter one 2006 rose in six out of the 12 regions and countries of the UK. Decreases were seen in the North East...

Contents: 1. VAT: Hire of staff by employment bureaux: Invitation to contribute to HMRC review

A fraudster was today sentenced to six years imprisonment for his part in an estimated £57m mobile phone VAT scam following a lengthy investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Contents: 1. VAT: New reduced rates for supplies of contraceptive products and welfare advice and information

5 people were found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of their involvement in the large scale smuggling of cigarettes and alcohol into the UK. The duty and tax evaded amounted to over three million pounds.

The first year achievements and longer term goals of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are set out in the 2006 Spring Report published today.

New guidance aimed at helping businesses who want to utilise computers systems to comply with their Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the British Standards Institute...

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A series of new approaches exploring simpler and less time-consuming ways of helping taxpayers comply with their responsibilities were announced today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

A Birmingham businessman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a total of three years and nine months in prison at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday, 6 July, following the repeated illegal use of red diesel, resulting...

(Issued on behalf of the European Anti-Fraud Office)

An estimated 1.5 kilos of opium, thought to be worth around £22,000, has been found by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers in a consignment of chocolate bars being imported at Nottingham East Midlands...

Contents: 1. Proposed change to the registered dealers in controlled oils (RCDO) scheme: Inclusion of aviation turbine fuel (AVTUR)

Contents: VAT - Implementation of changes to VAT accounting rules ('reverse charge') for businesses trading in mobile telephones, computer chips and certain other goods; and further consultation with affected businesses...

A new comprehensive double taxation convention between the United Kingdom and Poland was signed in London on 20 July 2006 by the Paymaster General, Dawn Primarolo MP and the Deputy Finance Minister of Poland, Jaroslaw...

Legislation has been passed which exempts from tax compensation payments paid by UK and foreign banks & building societies to Holocaust Victims or their heirs.

A Colombian cocaine gang living in London have been jailed for a total of 57 years at Southwark Crown Court, after being convicted of harbouring 108 kilos of cocaine worth £7.2 million.

The Paymaster General, Dawn Primarolo, MP, has announced details of the UK's treaty negotiating priorities for the year to 31 March 2007.

With the summer holiday season now firmly upon us, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging travellers to "know before you go" what the limits are for cigarettes, alcohol, tobacco and other goods brought back from ...

Seven people, including two former Customs officers, were today jailed for a total of 25 years for their involvement in the smuggling of cigarettes and alcohol worth over £7 million, following a successful...

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More young people are receiving support through child benefit thanks to Government measures to extend eligibility which came into force this year, Paymaster General Dawn Primarolo announced today.

A consultation document setting out how the powers and accompanying safeguards used in the investigation of tax crime could be updated is published today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

New rates of interest are announced today. They cover quarterly instalment payments and early payments of corporation tax not due by instalments, in respect of accounting periods ending on or after 1 July 1999. ...

A Reading gun smuggler was today jailed for seven and a half years at Oxford Crown Court following an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) investigation.

Water consumers were saved from footing a £1 billion bill for improvements to bathing waters in the UK, following a compromise on new improved standards reached by the European Parliament and the EU's ...

CCWater today strongly welcomed the initiative by the Government to develop a water sustainability plan. This is designed to encourage households to reduce consumption and use water more efficiently and involves...

CCWater expresses concern and disappointment at inconsistencies in the reporting and handling of complaints by Southern Water

The future of water resources in England and Wales looms large when the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) meets for the first time in public next Tuesday morning (1 November).

The regional water champion representing Severn Trent customers has expressed its concern that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating the company, and has been pressing Ofwat and Severn Trent to ensure ...

Tell consumers more about free extra help, consumer champion urges

The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) today named its 74 new members, who will champion the interests of water consumers in England and Wales.

Consumers get a good deal out of the water industry in England and Wales - but there is no room for complacency as the industry reaches a cross-roads in its relationship with consumers, the champion for water consumers...

The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) today responded to criticism by the Public Accounts Committee of energywatch and Postwatch. Criticism revolved around the lack of consumer research in the early stages of...

Consumer expectations of water and sewerage service: "keep it coming nice and clean, take it away and bring it back again"

Water champion to act as 'eyes and ears' for consumers as competitive market opens

Severn Trent has announced an increase in profits from the water and sewerage company totalling £240m. This was the major contributor to the company's group profits.

The champion for water and sewerage consumers in England and Wales has urged the industry to demonstrate to consumers that its financial success is matched by continuing improvement in service to consumers.