HMRC phases out paper tax letters from April 2026
HMRC will stop sending paper letters to millions of taxpayers from April 2026, moving to a 'digital by default' system to save £50m a year. Find out how to prepare for the change.
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Guardian readers' witty letters on Christmas recipes and more
From 'raw veg canapés' to Nigel Farage's BBC boycott, Guardian readers share their sharp, humorous takes on recent stories. Read the best letters of the week.
Post Santa Letters by Dec 10 for a Magical Reply
Royal Mail's festive elves are sorting thousands of children's letters to Santa. Ensure your child gets a reply by posting before the December 10 deadline. Includes new BSL option.
GP says 'fit to do' letters are over after skydive injury
An NHS GP predicts the end of doctors' approval letters for extreme activities after a student paralysed in a skydive sues for £15m. Read why GPs are refusing to sign.
Labour's deregulation plan faces scrutiny over public protections
Keir Starmer's plan to cut 'unnecessary' regulation for growth is criticised for adopting a market viewpoint over public interest. Letters also discuss Your Party's name, pork's popularity, and oddly named places.
Royal Mail elves sort Santa letters ahead of Christmas
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
Readers Slam Guardian's 'Best Boat Films' List Omission
Guardian readers express shock after John Huston's 1951 classic 'The African Queen' was omitted from a list of the 20 best films set on water. Discover the backlash and the films they say should have made the cut.
Readers share views on brain science, rage rooms & place names
Guardian readers respond to neuroscience findings, the therapeutic value of rage rooms, and amusingly named locations. Share your thoughts in our letters section.
Aptly Named Brits: When Names Match Professions
Discover fascinating UK cases of nominative determinism where names perfectly match professions. From Dr Alright to Mr Mutton, explore this linguistic phenomenon. Share your own examples!
DWP gets new powers to check bank accounts for fraud
New legislation grants DWP investigators powers to directly recover funds from bank accounts and check account data for benefit fraud. Learn what this means for claimants.
Guardian's Corrections Column: Hidden Gem of Journalism
Readers celebrate the Guardian's corrections column as both a source of factual accuracy and unexpected humour. Discover why this unheralded feature has become essential reading.
John Updike's Private Letters: Literary Genius Revealed
Explore John Updike's remarkable correspondence spanning 60 years, revealing his literary genius, personal relationships, and battles with censorship. Discover the man behind Rabbit, Run.
German Auction of Holocaust Items Sparks Outrage
Holocaust survivors urge a German auction house to cancel the 'shameless' sale of concentration camp letters and Gestapo documents. Join the call for decency.
Pavement Vigilantes Threaten UK Social Etiquette
Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.
Top 20 nostalgic activities Brits miss from past
A new poll reveals the top 20 activities Brits feel nostalgic for, from paying with cash to renting VHS tapes. Discover how technology has changed daily life and which traditions endure.
King strips Prince Andrew of HRH title permanently
The Duke of York faces permanent removal from royal duties as the monarch issues Letters Patent confirming his diminished status within the monarchy.
Maine's terminally ill receive chilling 'death letters'
Shocking healthcare policy in Maine sees terminally ill patients receiving letters preparing them for death instead of treatment, sparking national outrage and calls for reform.
Maddie McCann: Prisoner's Chilling Letters Spark Fear
Convicted child abuser and potential Maddie suspect sends disturbing correspondence from German prison, raising alarm about his fixation with the missing British girl.
McCann stalker sent prison letters to Kate
Exclusive: Convicted stalker Vincent Markis sent disturbing letters to Kate McCann from prison, detailing his obsession with the missing Madeleine case and making shocking claims about her disappearance.
Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal
Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.
HMRC Sends Tax Warning Letters to 45,000 Workers
Thousands of UK workers receive unexpected tax demands from HMRC after BBC expert reveals widespread coding errors affecting pensions and multiple jobs.
DWP Expands Bank Account Surveillance Powers
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
Auden's lost letters reveal friendship with his burglar
Newly discovered correspondence shows how poet W.H. Auden forged an unlikely bond with the man who robbed his Oxford home, revealing a remarkable story of forgiveness and human connection.
Fake council flag warning letters investigated by police
Police are investigating fraudulent letters sent to residents warning them against flying English flags ahead of refugee arrivals in their neighbourhood.
Government accused of secret PM letters in transparency row
The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.
Al Capone's tragic final years revealed in unseen letters
Newly revealed letters expose the shocking decline of Al Capone, reduced from feared mob boss to a syphilis-ravaged invalid begging for constipation pills in his final years.
Kipling's desperate WWI letters about missing son revealed
Newly discovered correspondence reveals the Jungle Book author's desperate search for his son John during the Battle of Loos, exposing a father's private torment behind the public patriotism.
DWP demands nine years of bank statements from claimants
Exclusive: Millions of Universal Credit claimants face unprecedented financial scrutiny as DWP demands access to nearly a decade of banking history in new fraud prevention measures.
DWP's pension back payment errors affect thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions underpaid thousands of state pensioners due to systemic errors, with some owed over £10,000 in back payments.
DWP Account Raid: Banks Get New Seizure Powers
Exclusive: Major banking update gives institutions authority to freeze and remove money from accounts suspected of benefit fraud in sweeping DWP crackdown.
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