
Self-employed Britons face fines of up to £900 under new HMRC quarterly tax rules
From April 2026, self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must file quarterly digital tax returns to HMRC or risk fines of up to £900, plus…
Amy Ingham is a reporter at Business Matters, covering UK business news with a focus on breaking news, business policy, late payments and insolvency. She joined the magazine in 2026 after completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Harlow College's journalism school. Her recent reporting includes British Steel's nationalisation and its impact on SME suppliers, the decline in late payments by large firms, and Insolvency Service director disqualifications. Reach her at aingham@cbmeg.co.uk.

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