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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays

Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
BBC Politics Wednesday 26 August 2026, 12:39 UTC 1 min read
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People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.

People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
HMRC (ORG) Robert Jenrick (PERSON)
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