{John Healey grants HMRC direct bank account access to recover unpaid taxes.|HMRC gains new power to access bank accounts for tax debt recovery.|John Healey empowers HMRC to directly access bank accounts for unpaid taxes.|New authority allows HMRC to access bank accounts for tax debt recovery.|HMRC now has the power to directly access bank accounts for unpaid taxes.}

New authority allows HMRC to access bank accounts for tax debt recovery.

John Healey has granted the HMRC new powers to directly access bank accounts to recover unpaid taxes. This new step allows the agency to take money directly from accounts, aimed at enhancing tax recovery. The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more effectively.

“John Healey has granted the HMRC new powers to directly access bank accounts to recover unpaid taxes,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Bramstone Cliff Media, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 4 — John Healey has granted the HMRC new powers to directly access bank accounts to recover unpaid taxes....

Nov 5 — The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more ef...

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 87% of Thehomenews readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Bramstone Cliff Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

ICYMI: Hong Kong Open: Alex Eala advances

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramstone Cliff Media desk and last updated 03:38 UTC.

More Top Stories

2026 election: Massachusetts, New Hampshire candidates make final push before voters head to polls - Boston 25 News

Key ballot questions spark debate in Massachusetts

A Boston Globe poll reveals significant divisions among Massachusetts voters on three key ballot questions. Th...

Nov 2, 2026
Keady anti-social behaviour raised with police - ulstergazette.co.uk

UK locations see rise in anti-social behaviour

Anti social behaviour incidents have been reported in several UK locations. In Highbridge, Salford, a bus driv...

Nov 3, 2026
North Korea touts BBQ restaurant boom, but skeptics dismiss it as propaganda - The Japan Times

A Renowned Chef Opens a Distinctive Dining Spot in Toronto

A celebrity chef has opened a unique restaurant in Toronto, offering a fresh dining experience. Meanwhile, a f...

Nov 2, 2026
Mitch Johnson, Pre‑Game vs Utah Jazz | 11/02/26 - NBA.com

Jazz vs. Spurs: A Showdown Worth Watching

The Utah Jazz will face the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2026. The Jazz hope to snap their losing run. Mit...

Nov 3, 2026
Bavarian politician Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel - DW.com

Hubert Aiwanger's sudden death reported by media

Hubert Aiwanger, the Bavarian Economy Minister, was found dead at age 55 in a Berlin hotel. Reports from multi...

Nov 5, 2026
Draymond Green ejected vs. Suns for 2 technical fouls, arguing with Dillon Brooks - The New York Times

Dillon Brooks Ejected After Violent Incident

Dillon Brooks was ejected from a game against the Nuggets after getting into a physical altercation with Jamal...

Nov 3, 2026
Daily Digest · News Roundup · Community Report · Weekly Review · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Local Briefing · Local Briefing · Local Briefing · News Roundup · Community Report · News Roundup · Daily Digest · Local Briefing · Latest Update · Community Report · Local Briefing · Latest Update · Local Briefing · Weekly Review · Local Briefing · News Roundup · Daily Digest · Latest Update · Community Report · Community Report · Weekly Review · News Roundup · Community Report · Local Briefing · Latest Update · Community Report · Latest Update · News Roundup · Weekly Review · Local Briefing · Latest Update · Latest Update · Daily Digest · News Roundup