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UK tax system not fit for purpose, Revenue told
Complex online procedures, successive operational failings and unacceptably poor levels of service are just some of the criticisms of HM Revenue & Customs which have forced it to publicly apologise. Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Friday, August 12th, 2011 at 13:13.
Government plans to support business affected by UK riots
Business groups yesterday welcomed the government’s plans to support retailers affected by the UK riots, after a programme of tax relief and cash grants was announced by Prime Minister David Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Friday, August 12th, 2011 at 12:51.
REC deny reports suggesting AWR will effect the use of temps
Agency trade body, REC, has refuted reports in a national newspaper that employers will significantly reduce their use of temps due to the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR). REC says it Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 at 12:39.
KPMG on the hunt for new Graduates
Professional services firm KPMG will recruit about 75,000 graduates worldwide over the nextthree years, representing a 25% increase in the firm’s historical resourcing target. In the UK, KPMG expects to Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 at 12:30.
Engineering and Manufacturing job on the rise
Innovantage, the UK’s leading provider of real-time labour market intelligence and Staffing Industry Analysts,report a surge in jobs withing the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. Figures shows that 43,348 new engineering Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 at 12:18.
Call for ideas to simplify small business tax
Office of Tax Simplification are calling on small businesses for their views on how to simplify the running of a small business. The OTS has proposed a range of options Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 14:28.
Hassle for self-employed as HMRC cannot issue tax returns
HM Revenue & Customs has apologised to half a million taxpayers for failing to issue self-assessment statements that are due to paid by Sunday because the tax authority run out Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 14:27.
Construction jobs down despite growth in the industry
Employment in the construction sector fell for a second consecutive month in July, even as the sector grew solidly. This is said as some companies cut back on their staff Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 14:27.
Unlawful Umbrellas offering PAYE & NI tax relief to temporary workers
According to HM Revenue & Customs, such “pay day by pay day” relief models, never before singled out by HMRC, fail to properly account for the correct income tax, or Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 13:30.
Big push for PCG by Parliament
PCG, the not for profit association representing the UK’s freelancers, met earlier this month with MP’s from the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the freelance sector to discuss how Continue Reading »
This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 13:27.
