Former tax boss Andrew Meeson has pleaded not guilty to charges his company defrauded HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by more than £5m through a "fictitious" pension scheme.
The Scottish police and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) plan to add a layer of anti-fraud checks to mortgage applications in a crackdown on money laundering.
Adviser charging for personal and group personal pensions can be applied general pensions advice, including annuity choice or drawdown, according to guidance from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customes (HMRC) is to repay an adviser £259,000 for incorrectly charging VAT on intermediary services.
Treasury minister David Gauke has said it is "morally wrong" to pay tradesmen in cash, in the hope of avoiding tax.