13 | Tax, investigations and financial crime

Blowing the whistle

On 11 March 2025, the government announced plans for a new reward scheme to be launched later this year which is intended to encourage "whistleblowers" to provide HMRC with details of suspected tax fraud.

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Horizon scanning

HMRC intensifies Landfill Tax enforcement: businesses face rising compliance risks

In recent years, HMRC has markedly increased its compliance activity in relation to Landfill Tax and it is therefore important that businesses operating in this area are aware of common issues that are triggering time-consuming tax enquiries and subsequent disputes and litigation.

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Horizon scanning

Navigating the new US-UK trade tariffs

On 5 April 2025, sweeping tariffs were introduced on goods imported into the US from all of its trade partners, including the UK.

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Recent developments

HMRC ramps up efforts to combat supply chain fraud in the construction and security sectors

HMRC is stepping up efforts to tackle supply chain fraud, with particular attention on the construction and security sectors. The key focus areas are VAT fraud, especially Missing Trader Intra-Community (MTIC) fraud and labour fraud, including unpaid PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

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Recent developments

SFO charges UK-based insurance company with bribery offence

On 17 April 2025, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) charged United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB), a UK-based brokerage, under section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) for failing to prevent bribery.

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Recent developments

SFO publishes new guidance on corporate self-reporting, cooperation and DPAs

On 24 April 2025, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) issued new guidance on corporate self-reporting, cooperation and Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs).

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Recent developments

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