Outcry led to HMRC’s helpline closure U-turn
An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC’s boss tells MPs.
FRIDAY, 03 MAY 2024, 14:17
An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC’s boss tells MPs.
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