Thousands file tax returns over Christmas

Around 5.5 million returns to be completed before 31 January.

Dates and deadlines for January 2019

Key dates to remember from 2 January.

Grandparents splash £2bn on festive gifts

Average spending per grandchild hits £67.62 in 2018.

Taxpayers warned of HMRC scam calls

Scam calls widely reported ahead of self-assessment deadline.

Probate fee increases ‘amount to stealth tax’

Planned changes would charge £6,000 for some estates.