An investigation by the Times has found that HMRC, the UK’s authority responsible for the collection of taxes used private debt collection companies and letters accusing people left penniless by the pandemic of deliberately avoiding their tax bills.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guests: Paul Morgan-Bentley, Head of Investigations at the Times.Richard Hull, a self-employed carpenter.Kirsty Howe, Director of The Firm.Host: Manveen Rana.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.