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Tax credits renewal deadline looms Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:25AMPeople who have left it until the last minute to renew their tax credits have been urged to "keep trying".
Tax credits renewal deadline looms Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:36AMPeople who have left it until the last minute to renew their tax credits have been urged to "keep trying". Related Stories Student faces jail over college gun Labour hopeful in fear over power Bonuses slammed after crash ruling Huntley urged to drop attack case Huntley 'should be glad he's alive'
Tax credits renewal deadline looms Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:27AMPeople who have left it until the last minute to renew their tax credits have been urged to "keep trying". Saturday is the final deadline for renewal and extra staff were brought in to answer calls to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a spokesman said.
Parking firm to be sold Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:48AMSaturday 31st July 2010, 10:39AM BST. The firm responsible for parking enforcement in a Staffordshire town is facing the threat of administration.
£12.7 billion banknotes destroyed last year Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:28AMNearly £13 billion worth of bank notes were destroyed by the Bank of England last year, either by being burned or turned into compost.
Wednesday want £5m in takeover investment Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:18AMCASH-strapped Sheffield Wednesday last night made it clear the club would not be sold on the cheap despite the financial crisis at Hillsborough. (30/07/2010 22:18:38)
30 acres of Chipping up for sale Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:07PMADMINISTRATORS of an historic furniture firm have put huge swathes of a village up for sale as they bid to claw back money for creditors.
Car dealers win VAT court battle against HMRC Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:58AMThe Court of Appeal has today (Friday July 30) ruled in favour of a group of five motor dealers seeking compound interest from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on VAT repayments.
UK Offshore Tax Amnesty Flops, Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:22AMAccording to figures released by the UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, as of March 31, 2010, just 419 taxpayers had registered for the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility.
Deadline for tax credits renewal Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:43AMFamilies face missing out on financial assistance if they miss Saturday's deadline to renew tax credits.
Lancashire brothers who smuggled heroin in kids' clothes jailed Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:23AMHEROIN destined for the streets of Lancashire was hidden inside children’s clothing in an international smuggling operation.
Drugs stash hidden in children's clothes destined for Burnley Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:07AMDEADLY heroin destined for the streets of Burnley was hidden inside children's clothing in an international smuggling operation.
11 coaches seized in fuel fraud probe Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:43AMEleven coaches have been seized from a Co Tyrone hiring company as part of a crackdown on fuel fraud.
Home sales continue to increase Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:29AMThe number of homes sold in the UK in June rose by 21% from the month before to 86,000, HM Revenue & Customs says.
Tax credit claim deadline looming Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:28AMA deadline for those claiming tax credits in the UK comes on 31 July as the tax authority prepares for a rush of enquiries.
Taxman farms out debt collection in £140m chase Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:16AMDavid Jetuah, Accountancy Age , Thursday 29 July 2010 at 11:05:00 HM Revenue & Customs seals contracts with four external debt collections agencies in efforts to rake in an extra £140m The taxman is farming out part of its debt collection operations to four companies in moves to rake in an extra £140m of tax debt. HMRC has signed contracts with Commercial Collection Services Ltd, Credit ...
Legion Group could face administration if sale fails Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:16AMKevin Reed, Accountancy Age , Thursday 29 July 2010 at 10:07:00 Legion Group suspends shares, negotiates with HMRC and attempts to sell its business - in a bid to avoid insolvency Legion Group's board is in discussions to sell the business, in an attempt to avoid administration. The security services provider's shares were suspended yesterday due to it facing "significant" working capital ...
Weaver on Sheffield Wednesday's list of targets to replace Grant Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:04AMSHEFFIELD Wednesday manager Alan Irvine has confirmed his interest in former Manchester City goalkeeper Nicky Weaver. (29/07/2010 08:52:48)
Mum sentenced for tax credit fraud Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:56AMA 42-year-old mother of four has been sentenced to six months imprisonment, after fraudulently claiming over £50,000 in tax credits.
House prices 'now at 2006 levels' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:30AMHouse prices in England and Wales are now at similar levels as seen in the summer of 2006, says the Land Registry.
Contractors' Questions: Are my umbrella's expenses a risk? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:24AMContractor's Question: I've heard whispers that an umbrella company is becoming nervous around the expenses that myself and other contractors using the firm have come to enjoy, mainly relating to travel expenditure.
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HMRC mulls over tax changes for holiday homes Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:57AMHm Revenue and Customs are seeking views on proposals to change the special tax rules for furnished holiday homes which are let out commercially in the wake of the emergency Budget. Related Stories FSA hit out with third fine in Northern Rock debacle Anglo Irish set to unveil Quinn takeover strategy Most customers will see policy value increase, says Standard Life Banks still failing to come ...
Pensions tax talks welcomed by advisers Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:11AMAccountants and employee benefits experts have welcomed the governement's efforts to reach a compromise on taxing high earners' pensions contributions.
Taxing times for Irvine as he looks to boost relegated Sheffield Wednesday Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:05AMALAN IRVINE says the pain of the drop may never go away – but will serve as his motivation this season. (28/07/2010 09:51:53)
Sheffield Wednesday banking on creditors holding off from joining Taxman in High Court date Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:04AMSHEFFIELD Wednesday are hopeful no other creditors will come forward to join HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in their court action over unpaid debt. (28/07/2010 09:50:41)
New IHT schemes to be included in tax avoidance regime Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:16AMThe Government has proposed widening the disclosure of tax avoidance regime to include inheritance tax by requiring providers to disclose “new and innovative” schemes.
Soca to 'melt' into new National Crime Agency Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:21AMThe government has outlined policing reforms that will set up a large national agency that will take over the cybercrime work of Soca and other bodies
Don’t forget to claim tax credit Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:02AMPeople claiming tax credits are reminded if they do not renew their claim by the end of the month, the payments will stop.
Controlled foreign companies talks kick off Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:11AMThe coalition government has kicked off a raft of consultations in efforts to hammer out solutions to some of the UK's most contentious tax issues.
Revenue CIO in 'Friday to Monday' fix Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:23AMThe working practice between HM Revenue & Customs and its CIO has been criticised for bearing the hallmarks of a 'Friday to Monday' scenario - the main reason its officials introduced IR35.
Preparing for e-government Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:09AMSTEPHEN DUFFETY, managing partner at Baker Tilly’s East Anglia office, looks at future changes to filing requirements affecting all organisations
Sheffield Wednesday to sacrifice Grant to exit embargo Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:49AMSHEFFIELD Wednesday have been subjected to two separate transfer embargoes in the last six weeks – but hope to use the proceeds from the sale of goalkeeper Lee Grant to have the second one lifted by the end of the week. (27/07/2010 08:34:47)
Demand for mobile data boosts Vodafone revenues Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:09PMMobile phone operator reports its first quarterly service revenue growth since the recession Strong demand for mobile data has helped Vodafone increase its service revenues for the first time in 18 months, as its key markets recovered from recession. Britain's third-largest mobile phone operator today reported a 1.1% rise in service revenues to £10.58bn in the last three months, reversing a ...
Blackburn carpet firm buy-out completed Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:22AMTHE man behind a management buy-out of a collapsed carpet firm has hailed it as ‘the best outcome possible’.
An ETF Tax Trap Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:47AMWatch out for exchange traded funds that don't have UK reporting status.
Britain to get new FBI-style police force to tackle organised crime Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:27PMThe Government has drawn up plans to introduce a new FBI-style police force to tackle the rising threat of organised crime gangs and beef up border security.
The Week Unzipped: Insurance claimants' tall tales cost honest policyholders £16 million Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:18PMDISHONEST insurance claims are soaring at a record 2,000 a week, costing honest policyholders more than £16 million, according to the Association of British Insurers.
TAXING TIME FOR PREM CLUBS Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:11PMPORTSMOUTH’S financial meltdown killed hopes that football and the taxman could reach a deal over players image rights.
Smartphone demand drives Vodafone profit rise Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:43AMVodafone posted its first quarter of revenue growth since the global downturn began, driven by the growing popularity of smartphones and its operations in emerging markets. Related Stories Rise in dodgy claims is getting out of hand Over 40 workers left unemployed as Costcutter store closes Newspaper magnate Desmond buys Five Burger chain McDonald's visits up 26 million Profit at Ford beats ...
Smartphone demand drives Vodafone profit rise Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:21AMVodafone posted its first quarter of revenue growth since the global downturn began, driven by the growing popularity of smartphones and its operations in emerging markets. Related Stories Reform will impact hard on older employees Instances of insurance fraud up by 14% in 2009 Newspaper magnate Desmond buys Five Profit at Ford beats expectations Burger chain McDonald's visits up 26 million
Vodafone in £1.25bn tax settlement with HMRC Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:06AMMoblie phone operator's settlement is the biggest ever over the controversial controlled foreign companies levy.
Mystery investor emerges as Owls hope for debt salvation Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:14AMCASH-strapped Sheffield Wednesday are due to hold talks over a fresh takeover bid next week, hoping that new investment will solve the debt crisis that led to a High Court win
Mystery investor emerges as Owls hope for debt salvation Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:12AMCASH-strapped Sheffield Wednesday are due to hold talks over a fresh takeover bid next week, hoping that new investment will solve the debt crisis that led to a High Court winding-up petition. (23/07/2010 20:51:35)
Owls handed winding up order Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:41PMLONDON: English Third Division club Sheffield Wednesday were served a winding up order by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over an unpaid tax bill yesterday.
Demand for smartphones boosts Vodafone revenues Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:27PMVodafone posted its first quarter of revenue growth since the global downturn began, driven by the growing popularity of smartphones and its operations in emerging markets.
Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill has no cash, no men and no ideas Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:03PMSteve Cotterill claims Portsmouth are in a ‘critical state’ after touring North America with six registered players just two months after the club gave Chelsea a fright in the FA Cup final.
Sheffield Wednesday Given Winding Up Order Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:26AMSheffield Wednesday say they are "disappointed" after being given a winding up order by HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid £550000 tax bill.
Four held in tax credit fraud probe Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:21AMFour suspected organised crime gang members were arrested for allegedly stealing around £275,000 of public money in a major tax credit fraud, it has emerged. Related Stories Footballer guilty of gun murder Veterans mark Congo anniversary 80,000 face higher mortgage costs Media tycoon Desmond acquires Five Arrest in probe on organised crime
Four held in tax credit fraud probe Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:21AMFour suspected organised crime gang members were arrested for allegedly stealing around Â£275,000 of public money in a major tax credit fraud, it has emerged.