HMRC coming for footballers and will scour Instagram for tax intel

• An HMRC report published alongside the Budget says sports professionals, including football players and agents, will become an even bigger focus for the Treasury. • The Chancellor announced new investment in HMRC compliance, with a further 670 compliance officers recruited by 2029-30 on top of 5,500 previously announced. • The report indicates investigators will use social media such as Instagram for tax intelligence, per City AM.