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Over 4 million could get tax rebates
15 July, 2011
As the HMRC reconciles its books, millions of taxpayers, including Umbrella Company Contractors, could be in line for refunds.
A better work-life balance has skilled contractors consider emigrating
12 July, 2011
Following the results of a study finding that 31% of employees are thinking of moving abroad in search of better career prospects, the government needs to be concerned about losing skilled workers.
Entrepreneurs lack organisational skills
11 July, 2011
Experts say that most entrepreneurs lack the organisational skills necessary to develop their business and launch ideas successfully.
Business failures creeping up since start of 2011
11 July, 2011
The number of businesses have that failed showed a year-on-year drop of 5.9% in the first quarter of 2011; however, there has been an increase of 1.5% during April and May.
ACCA not satisfied with public audit plans
09 July, 2011
ACCA is not satisfied that all of the checks and balances required for strong public audits are being fully addressed, after taking into account both the Select Committee’s report and the DCLG’s consultation.
Small businesses warned to heed Bribery Act
05 July, 2011
One of the main messages that came out of the Lawyer’s first Governance, Risk and Compliance Congress in Brighton this month, was that SMEs must be aware of the Bribery Act.
SMEs provide 60% of UK’s employment
03 July, 2011
BIS (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) published statistics recently that showed how the UK economy relies on SMEs that provide 60% of all the UK’s employment.
Tax exemptions for 2012 Games
01 July, 2011
HM Revenue & Customs has announced that overseas Olympic competitors will benefit from tax exemptions form money earned during the summer next year.
Fewer opportunities for contractors
23 June, 2011
In May, according to the latest Reed Job Index, UK job opportunities have dropped back for the second consecutive month.
HMRC is watching contractor tax evasion
22 June, 2011
Many thousands of UK umbrella company contractors who have undeclared earnings in offshore savings accounts should be aware that the HMRC is on a quest to uncover them.