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The Welsh government recently made a payment of £19m to HMRC on behalf of Natural Resources Wales (NRW) following a tax investigation related to compliance with IR35 regulations. This payment was made as a “without prejudice” settlement, with discussions ongoing with HMRC and the possibility of increased tax liability. Deputy first minister Huw Irranca-Davies is closely monitoring the situation and working with NRW to resolve the issue. However, opposition members have raised concerns about potential additional financial liabilities and are calling for transparency on the total cost to taxpayers. Plaid Cymru member Llyr Gruffydd emphasized the need for a swift resolution to protect Welsh taxpayers and ensure NRW can continue its important environmental work. NRW, the largest Welsh government sponsored body, is facing a £13m budget deficit and is considering the future of some visitor centers, adding to its financial challenges.

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