Children told to tell tales on tax dodgers

Updated
Minister Ed Balls with children
Minister Ed Balls with children

"It's not nice to tell tales." At least that's what we were told when I was at school.

Now, however, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is trying to get children to report neighbours, and even family members, who pay too little tax to their teachers as part of its latest tax evasion crackdown.

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