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HMRC gets 670 officers funding, targeting £260m by 2029-30

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) received 2026 Budget funding to recruit 670 compliance officers.
The recruitment raises total compliance staff to 6,170 by 2029-30.
The 670 officers are projected to generate £50 million in 2026-27, rising to £260 million by 2029-30.
HMRC also received £205 million to modernise the tax system and close the gap.
£70 million will fund private-sector debt-collection partnerships for five years.

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) received 2026 Budget funding to recruit 670 compliance officers.
The recruitment raises total compliance staff to 6,170 by 2029-30.
The 670 officers are projected to generate £50 million in 2026-27, rising to £260 million by 2029-30.
HMRC also received £205 million to modernise the tax system and close the gap.
£70 million will fund private-sector debt-collection partnerships for five years.