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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced the resumption of a scheme that allows it to directly recover outstanding money from debtors' bank accounts. The policy, which was put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic, has been reinitiated in a "test and learn" phase, HMRC confirmed on Monday.

Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) is utilised when an individual or business can afford to pay their dues but opt not to, according to the revenue body.

In the spring statement, the Government declared that HMRC would recommence DRD for those who decide against payment.

This permits HMRC to reclaim owed money by mandating banks and building societies to directly debit from a debtor's account, and/or funds held in cash ISAs.

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