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Tax evasion stories

Quantexa wins £175 million HMRC data modernisation deal

The ten-year programme is set to help HMRC unify fragmented records, improve compliance and widen the use of governed AI across its operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Supply Chain

Poland expands SENT monitoring to clothing & footwear

Fashion and retail operators face shipment stoppages and penalties after Poland widened electronic reporting rules for transit cargo.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Payroll teams feel ready but JSL exposes data gaps

Payroll teams say they are ready for JSL reforms, but gaps in HMRC data access and outdated systems leave many exposed before April.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026

Data Protection

OSINT tools speed up probes into tax & benefit fraud

Open source intelligence tools are helping investigators rapidly uncover tax and benefit fraud by exposing inconsistencies in online data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Fintech

Vinted side hustlers warned over surprise HMRC tax bills

Vinted sellers risk surprise HMRC tax bills as booming side hustles push more Britons over the £1,000 self-assessment threshold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

eLearning

VinciWorks unveils AI-driven tool for smarter learning

VinciWorks has launched Conversational Learning, an AI-driven compliance training tool using voice and text interactions to boost engagement and retention.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Fintech

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

Global Stories

Tax evasion stories

Firewalls

Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Opinion

Risky business: The tariff evasion tactics that can create a ton of trouble for Aussie exporters

Some Australian exporters are risking heavy US fines by using dodgy tactics to evade new 10% tariffs, but playing by the rules with smart software offers safer growth.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024

A Forrester and Basware study reveals 80% of CFOs anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with talent retention, cost optimisation and automation also key concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024