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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been sentenced to 17 months in prison suspended for two years after pleading guilty to a fraud charge. (Credit: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Bernie Ecclestone spared jail time after guilty fraud plea

Neale Hanvey MP on Kirkcaldy High Street (Pic: Submitted)

Kirkcaldy MP’s local team claws back over £100,000 for constituents

The HMRC is urging millions of workers to check their payslips now.

HMRC urges people on National Minimum Wage to check their payslips

More than 400 workers at HMRC are set to strike over 18 days in May and June (Credit: Getty Images)

HMRC workers to strike for 18 days in May and June

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week

Millions of UK households will receive a £301 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. It is the first of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as universal credit or pension credit, in 2023/24. There will also be further payments worth £150 for eligible people with disabilities and £300 for pensioners due later this year, meaning some people will receive up to £1,350 in direct payments.

Cost of living payment: Week cash will land for a million claimants

What you need to do as deadline to boost state pension extended

The marriage tax allowance is being overlooked by millions of couples, costing them up to £252 in annual tax savings.

Millions of couples lose out on Marriage Allowance

Loose Women stars threaten to quit over pay row

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas

Users complained overnight that they could not access the HMRC’s Universal Credit portal to check on payment dates and extra help

Universal Credit: HMRC website experiences technical issues overnight

The cash boost forms the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment as part of a package of measures announced by the Government earlier this year to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

Second cost of living payment set to hit millions of bank accounts

HMRC confirms exact month £326 cost of living payment will be paid to households

The figures reveal the growing number of children in poverty in Kirkcaldy

New figures reveal 75% of children in poverty in parts of Kirkcaldy

How to spot fraudulent HMRC emails and texts (Photo: Shutterstock)

HMRC issues scam warning to millions of tax credits customers

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares pension tip which can help you turn £800 into £5,500

Martin Lewis warns workers to check their tax code to avoid losing money

Martin Lewis warns minimum wage workers are being underpaid - how to check

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares 4 important money checks for all households right now

Martin Lewis advised households on a low income to check what benefits they may be entitled to (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis warns of 3 things to check about tax by April or risk losing thousa...

The tax relief was introduced to help workers cover the costs of energy and internet bills (Photo: Adobe)

Working from home tax relief worth £125 a year ‘to be axed’

Martin Lewis warns you could be owed thousands of pounds due to tax error (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis says many workers could be owed thousands of pounds due to tax erro...

Changes for businesses, such as new Corporation Tax rates and a new minimum wage, are set to roll out in April 2022 (image: Shutterstock)

These are the new laws coming into effect in 2022

Millions warned about new HMRC tax credit scam - here's what to look out for

Are you eligible for the payment? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Financial expert Martin Lewis says millions will receive £500 in April due to Wo...

HMRC has extended the self assessment tax return deadline - what you need to know (Photo: Shutterstock)

HMRC has extended the self assessment tax return deadline - what you need to kno...

Have you received any strange phone calls? (Photo: Shutterstock)

A National Insurance number phone call scam has been reported in the UK - what t...

You can claim up to £125 if you’ve been required to work at home - here’s how

Scam HMRC texts are offering a ‘third lockdown grant’ - what to look out for

Don’t miss the HMRC Self Assessment tax return deadline - everything you need to...

Fake HMRC texts and emails could be dangerous - how to spot them

You could be owed back payments by the govenrment. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to claim £6 a week in tax allowance if you work from home

Running a music venue - the nightmarish parts of a dream job

Do you have to remember to renew your tax credits? (Photo: Shutterstock)

The deadline for renewing your tax credits is coming up - here's what you need t...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak (Pic: Julian Simmonds/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Figures reveal huge number of Fifers on furlough

Employees may have to pay tax on employer-sponsored coronavirus tests (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your employer can refer you for a coronavirus test - but will you be charged for...

The Tax Free Childcare scheme can be used to pay for nurseries, childminders and nannies

Rise in Fife parents using government childcare scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced the furlough scheme as a response to economic pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic (Getty Images)

A quarter of UK workers are now furloughed - and unemployment levels could rocke...

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them

Here's how to claim a self-employed coronavirus grant through the UK government'...

Furloughed employees may be able to work for another employer, providing it does not breach their contractual obligations (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules around working while on furlough - and how much you'll be pa...

This is what you need to know about the new scheme from the government (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you’re self-employed you can now claim for up to £7,500 in lost earnings - he...

Home workers can claim tax relief on office supplies - here’s how to apply

HMRC will determine who qualifies and is contacting people via email, text or letter.

HMRC prepares for claims from self-employed affected by Covid-19

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the furlough scheme in March (Getty Images)

Here's when the current government furlough scheme ends

Banks are warning about a new wave of TV licence scam emails - here's how to spo...

Employees must be given their usual holiday pay for any days they take in line with Working Time Regulations (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how furlough affects annual leave - and if you can accrue holidays

Scam warning: fraudsters have been sending out fake emails pretending to be from...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live on 20 April (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government furlough scheme is open for applications - this is how to apply

In short supply...fruit pickers are urgently needed to bring home the crops during the upcoming soft fruit season.

Lend Scotland’s farmers a hand and keep supermarkets stocked

Furloughed workers are those whose employers cannot cover staff costs due to coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what being a 'furloughed' worker means - and how the emergency governmen...

This is how much self-employed workers will get from the Government’s coronaviru...

Here's how businesses can claim 80% wages for staff during the coronavirus pande...

This tax rebate email scam is catching people out - here’s everything you need t...

These are all the tax codes used by HMRC - and what they mean