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maynard johns HMRC has removed more than 20,000 malicious websites during the past year, but warns people to stay alert to the threat from online fraudsters 20,750 malicious sites New figures show that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) requested a record 20,750 malicious sites to be taken down in the past 12 months, an increase of 29% on the previous year. Despite a record number of malicious sites being removed, HMRC is warning the public to stay alert as millions of taxpayers remain at risk of losing substantial amounts of money to online crooks. The warning comes as Scam Awareness month, run by Citizens Advice, draws to a close. Take action HMRC has brought in cutting edge technology to tackle cyber-crime and target fraudsters. However, the public needs to be aware and re...

Energy giant says it understands families will be worried about bills rocketing from next April Reviewed Energy giants British Gas and E.on have issued a message to millions of customers who may be worrying their bills are going to shoot up again from April after it was announced the Energy Price Guarantee would be reviewed from then. The guarantee, which caps average energy bills at £2,500 a year, was due to run for two years but will now be reviewed from April following an overhaul of the government’s economic plan by new chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Soar to £4,500 It has sparked fears bills could soar to £4,500 from next spring, piling even more pressure on struggling families. British Gas said it understood the announcement might be worrying its customers but said it didn’t kno...

gov.uk Help you can get You can get help to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you find it difficult to: Fill in forms (for example because you have dyslexia) Process complicated information (for example because of anxiety or stress) Use the internet or phone (for example because you have a disability or cannot easily access a computer) You can ask for help from HMRC or appoint someone to deal with HMRC for you. There are also services available if: You are deaf, hearing-impaired or have a speech impairment You are blind or partially sighted English is not your first language Get help from HMRC You can either: Call the relevant contact number and tell HMRC what help you need Arrange a face-to-face meeting if you find it difficult to use...