How HMRC’s proposed mandatory Direct Debits for VAT and PAYE will affect small businesses
HMRC wants to make Direct Debit the required way to pay VAT and PAYE return liabilities. A consultation published on 23 June 2026 sets out how that could work and closes on 16 August 2026. It is not law yet, and no start date has been confirmed. If the plan goes ahead, most VAT […]