HMRC gains expanded powers to take money from bank accounts over unpaid tax

Coverage linked to the Budget 2026 says HMRC has been given sweeping powers to chase tax debts, including accessing bank accounts. International Business Times UK notes HMRC could already take money from accounts over unpaid tax, so the scope of the change is reported differently across items.

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1. 5 Nov, 00:50 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 5 Nov, 00:50 UTCPicked up on News
3. 5 Nov, 00:50 UTCCity AM reports Healey grants sweeping HMRC powers

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• john healey hmrc bank account powersGoogle Trends
• Budget 2026: Healey grants HMRC sweeping powers to chase tax debtsCity AM
• HMRC Can Already Take Money From Bank Accounts Over Unpaid Tax: What UK Budget ChangesInternational Business Times UK