Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Edinburgh revealed as worst for mice call-outs in Scotland

New league tables have revealed that pest control officers in Edinburgh have dealt with 5.13 call-outs per 1,000 people in the past year.

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New technical jobs hope for nuclear project

The creation of new technical jobs in the energy industry is likely in the New Year after the company behind plans for two new nuclear power

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Get a mortgage before taking on contracts jobs, experts advice

Experts have advised those considering setting up a contractor jobs business to try to get a contractor mortgage in place before they take t

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Over 23,000 tax returns completed over Christmas

Even more people than last year decided to use this year’s Christmas break to get their tax affairs organised. Over Christmas Eve,...

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Demolition work begins on Winchester pub to make way for development

A demolition project has begun to remove the last remaining pub within a Winchester Estate. Winchester City Council, which is running the

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Training offered to monitor forest changes

Professionals and students monitoring the state of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and other endangered areas of forestry worldwide are bein

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Monday, 30 December 2013

Deforestation 'threatens South American continent'

Deforestation in Brazil is threatening the whole future of the South American continent, according to a report into the effects of mining, f

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Demolition begins on Dundee Station

Demolition work has begun on Dundee Station despite fears that the project would be abandoned due to high winds. Wind with speeds of up to

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Small businesses urged not to lose out on tax reliefs

Many businesses may be losing out on key tax reliefs because they are not aware that they exist, top accountancy firm Baker Tilly has warned

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Saturday, 28 December 2013

Contractor jobs outlook positive for 2014, says REC

The outlook for both permanent and contractor jobs has strengthened, according to new analysis from the Recruitment and Employment Confedera

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Friday, 27 December 2013

South Tyneside Hospital beats A&E target

As hospitals around the country struggle to cope with A&E pressures over the Christmas period, one hospital has reported that it has managed

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More over-50s taking on contractor jobs

New analysis from contractor support organisation PCG suggests that more over 50s are now taking on contractor jobs, and that this is swelli

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Contractor jobs experts support Government approach to zero-hours contracts

Contractors group PCG has supported the Government’s latest approach to zero-hours contracts. In a recent statement, the Government...

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How the rubber tree is sustaining the Amazon

Rubber trees in the Brazilian Amazon are being used as a sustainable source to provide latex for condoms which are handed out free across th

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Parking draws '£594m surplus for English councils'

According to the RAC Foundation, councils in England are making record surpluses from parking charges and fines.

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Chapel Hill takeaway closed after cockroaches discovered

Shax takeaway in Chapel Hill near Huddersfield town centre has been closed by Kirklees Magistrates' Court following a visit from environment

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Hemsby beach homes to be demolished

Four beach homes in Hemsby are set for demolition after being seriously damaged during the tidal surge on 5 December. The four homes, loca

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Taxpayers get organised over Christmas

Many taxpayers chose the festive period this year to get their affairs in order by submitting their annual return online to HMRC. Over the

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FlashPark launches the Talking Gas Safety ticket

We have recently has launched a new product to help tackle gas safety issues – the talking gas safety ticket.

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Loughborough could be hotspot for new technical jobs

Efforts are underway to attract new pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to a business park that was mothballed by industry giant Astr

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Tuesday, 24 December 2013

New agreement in efforts to stop farm forest clearances

A further breakthrough has been made in efforts to stop deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon to make way for cattle farms.

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Kingskerswell bypass demolition to begin on Christmas Day

Demolition of the Kingskerswell railway bridge, part of the construction of the £110 million South Devon Link Road, is due to begin first t

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Humber renewables centre gets the green light

Up to 4,000 jobs are set to be created in a new centre for the renewables industry in Hull. The Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) on the south

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Early surveying equipment on show at Stonehenge

Early surveying equipment is one of the highlights on show at the new Stonehenge visitor centre in Wiltshire.

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New tool to assess tax residence

HMRC has launched a new web tool to help taxpayers work out their residence status for paying tax. The online tax calculator has been devel

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Monday, 23 December 2013

Finance skills gap could create contractor jobs

New research has revealed that organisations are struggling to find workers with the required finance skills – a gap that could create con

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New tool aims to clarify contractor tax residence status

Contractors who regularly travel in and out of the UK could benefit from a new online tax calculator which lets them know whether they shoul

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Cockroach-infested takeaway labelled 'frightening' by court

Shaukat Zaman Khan, former owner of Rafiqs Takeaway in Woodroyd Road, West Bowling has been sentenced by a Crown Court judge after his kitch

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St Peters High School to be demolished in January

A derelict school in Londonderry is set to be demolished in the new year after being targeted in a number of arson and vandalism attacks. R

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Ploughshare CEO Pete Hotten provides company introduction

Ploughshare CEO Pete Hotten provides company introductionPosted on 23 December 2013 in Defence and SecurityPloughshare CEO, Pete Hotten, pre

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Brazilian wood prices become more competitive

Brazil’s timber industry is becoming more competitive due to a fall in prices, according to a new report.

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Oil firm ordered to pay fine and obtain surety bond

A crude oil producer has agreed to pay a fine of $600,000 after failing to have a surety bond or other financial mechanism in place to prove

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MWBE firms 'need more support' to win contracts

There are concerns that more needs to be done to improve the ability of businesses owned by minorities and women (MWBE) to successfully bid

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Plan to move entire Wisconsin bungalow cancelled

Plans to move a 100-year-old building to a new site to make way for developers have fallen through at the last minute.

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Work to begin on subsea energy cable survey

The European Commission has made a €1.4 million grant towards an underwater survey project for new cable under the Irish Sea.

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Friday, 20 December 2013

Scottish Health Boards fail to meet the new TTG target

10 months ago Audit Scotland looked at how the NHS in Scotland has made progress in managing waiting lists and warned that public trust was

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Boris Johnson predicts top rate tax cut

London Mayor Boris Johnson has suggested that Chancellor George Osborne will “almost certainly” cut the top rate of tax to 40 per cent b

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New medical manufacturing facility to create jobs

A company employing staff for medical sales jobs is creating further employment with a new UK pharmaceutical manufacturing site. Consort Me

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Military forms partnership with GM to create hydrogen powered cars

Military forms partnership with GM to create hydrogen powered carsPosted on 20 December 2013 in GeneralA partnership has been announced betw

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Survey geologists locate diamond evidence in the Antarctic

Scientists have announced that there is new evidence of diamond deposits in Antarctica's mountains.

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Thursday, 19 December 2013

Shop owner fined over mouse infestation

Shop owner Lawrence Duckhouse, who runs West End Wines in Rugeley, has been fined after he was found to be in breach of food hygiene regulat

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Rishton residents call for dangerous parking action

Residents in Rishton have called for the local council to take action over dangerous parking in the local area.

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Surety bonds to be raised for California car washes

Entrepreneurs who want to start a car wash business in California may soon have to post a larger surety bond if a new state law gets the go-

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Olney Library opening pushed back again

A library that has been shut for three years for renovations will now not open until at least March of next year.

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Program planned to redevelop empty commercial properties

A program to find tenants for vacant commercial properties in an Indiana city is getting underway.

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Recreational marijuana retailers require surety bonds

Retail businesses that intend to take advantage of new legislation allowing them to sell marijuana for recreational use from the start of 20

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Call for air travel improvements to help those in contractor jobs

Following a new interim report from the independent Airports’ Commission, contractors’ group PCG has backed calls to increase the...

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Underwater survey uncovers details of ancient settlement

British researchers have recorded new details of a prehistoric settlement which has been long submerged off the Greek coast, as part of a ma

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Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Seven day service part of NHS England's vision

The NHS will offer a full seven-day service by 2017, if plans put forward by the service’s medical director, Sir Bruce Keogh, are given th

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Post-recession employment plans good news for contractor jobs

A new report from the CBI has found that over half of businesses expect to take on new staff in 2014 – this is the first time optimism has

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Fresh hope for deforested areas

Efforts to improve conversation in areas of the Brazilian Amazon that have already been disturbed by deforestation, can have long term benef

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Sir Chris Hoy's first velodrome to be demolished

Meadowbank velodrome in Edinburgh, the training ground where six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy first trained, is to be demolishe

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Passivhaus scoops major eco award for sustainable building

A major sustainable housing project based in Lancaster has picked up one of the top awards in the self-build sector, thanks to its super en

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Brave Dentists Help Polar Bear Cub Get Emergency Dental Care

Can’t bear the thought of the dentist? You’re not alone … A polar bear cub has been forced to make an emergency trip to the dentist af

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Value of IP assets being overlooked by banks, report finds

A new report from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has revealed that banks and other lending institutions need to update their le

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Surveyors examine 1920s military pipelines

Ministry of Defence surveying experts are being brought in to check a number of old underground pipes surrounding a Cornish military fuel de

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Bring back 50 per cent tax, says former Labour leader

Former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock has called on any future Labour Government to reinstate the 50 per cent rate of tax. In 2010, the p

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Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Cyber security contractors in demand

The Government is on the lookout for cyber security experts and has noted a skills shortage in this area. The growing demand for these...

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Cockenzie Power Station demolition begins

A controlled explosion is set to destroy the distinctive chimneys at Cockenzie Power Station, which will be completely demolished over the n

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What To Expect From a Routine Dentist Appointment

What to expect during a dentist appointment will vary depending on the type of treatment you require. But for a routine checkup, the procedu

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Brazilian dam building project comes under fire

The Brazilian Government is attracting severe criticism for pushing ahead with the Belo Monte Dam project, which will displacing thousands o

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Biomass plant aims to support technical jobs

A wood panel company is aiming to support around 600 mainly technical jobs with an application to build a biomass plant in North Wales. Kro

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Helicopter survey firm signs £20m deal

A business using helicopters to conduct aerial surveys has signed a £20 million, eight-year contract to examine the UK’s gas pipelines.

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Informa move seen as positive sign for UK tax regime

Reports say that Informa plans to move its tax base back to the UK, after it shifted to Switzerland four years ago. Commentators argue that

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Banner Box are proud to do work for The Sun Military Awards (Night of Heroes) “The Millies” 2013

Are you watching The Sun Military Awards (Night of Heroes) on ITV right now? Isn’t it a wonderful celebration of our Military heroes at ho

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Monday, 16 December 2013

Banner Box are proud to do work for The Sun Military Awards (Night of Heroes) “The Millies” 2013

Are you watching The Sun Military Awards (Night of Heroes) on ITV right now? Isn’t it a wonderful celebration of our Military heroes at ho

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Snow polo organizers must post surety bond

Organizers of winter snow polo in Aspen have been ordered to post a surety bond to cover potential damage to a park and must also undertake

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Surety bonds to sort out sidewalk problems

Surety bonds held by a city council are to be used to finally complete work on sidewalks in divisions where development work has been going

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Rhode Island demands surety bond for fortnightly payments

Employers in Rhode Island will be allowed to pay their workers every two weeks from the start of January, so long as they post a surety bond

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12 Genius Uses for Toothpaste

Ever wondered what to do with that last bit of toothpaste left in the tube? In case you missed the brilliant article by Yahoo Shine this Nov

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Eucalyptus House showcases wood's sustainability

A house has been built mainly from eucalyptus wood to showcase the timber’s ability to replace rarer tropical woods in the construction in

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Infestation closes Middlesbrough restaurant

A takeaway in Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough has been closed after an infestation was discovered and determined to be a risk to public health.

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Small limited companies to get help with RTI compliance

HMRC has announced a package of new support to help microbusinesses comply with RTI, introduced in April this year. This initiative should

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Need for tax clarity in professional services industries

A recent event to discuss staffing in the professional services industries has highlighted a number of issues for the sectors, such as short

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Demolition work begins on £48m Bolton interchange site

Demolition has started on the site of Bolton's new £48 million transport interchange, with an expected completion date to be early in 2014.

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Survey work to seek out Medieval chapel

Specialist surveying equipment will be brought in to help in the search for a Medieval chapel.

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Friday, 13 December 2013

‘No sand’ mat used for beachgoers snapped up by military

‘No sand’ mat used for beachgoers snapped up by militaryPosted on 13 December 2013 in Defence and SecurityAn innovation that is successf

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Self Assessment tax newcomers urged to sign up with HMRC online services now

New Self Assessment taxpayers are being urged to ensure they sign up with HMRC’s online services now if they have not already done so. Ur

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Thursday, 12 December 2013

Strong rise in contractor jobs and contractor pay

The latest Report on Jobs from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has revealed positive news for those in contracto

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Bideford police crackdown on illegal parking

Police in Bideford, North Devon, have announced a crackdown on illegal parking in the town centre, which will take place over the festive pe

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GP surgery maggot infestation raises concerns

The first national inspection of GP surgeries across England has revealed that at least two are suffering from a maggot infestation.

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RCP says Clinicians need to know more about future demand

In its recent report for The Royal College of Physicians, “Caring for medical patients”, The Future Hospital Commission, under the chair

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Design a World Class UX/UI Experience with Toothpick – Are You Game?

Folks, it’s time to take Toothpick to the next level. Yes, we know it’s hard to believe, but we think we can make your favourite brushin

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Work to start on Prince's Cornish development

Work with surveying equipment has started to prepare for the first phase of a massive housing scheme in Cornwall.

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Wednesday, 11 December 2013

New report highlights postcode disparity in waiting times and treatment

A new report has highlighted the disparity in waiting times and treatment for cancer based on postcode, leading to suggestions that incentiv

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Research shows opportunities for language contractor jobs

New research by translation experts, Global Lingo, has highlighted how essential professional translation skills are to businesses’ succes

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Demolition marks the start of £34m school construction

Demolition work has begun at James Gillespie's High School building in Marchmont, Edinburgh, marking the start of a £34million regeneration

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IT giant joins fight to protect rainforest species

IT giant HP is teaming up with environmental organisation Conservation International (CI) on a project to monitor tropical forests in 14 cou

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Positive news for property investors as prices set to rise to record levels

Property investors will be interested to learn that expectations of future rises in UK house prices hit a 14-year high last month, according

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Create a World Class UX/UI Experience with Toothpick – Are You Game?

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Create a World Class UX/UI Experience with Toothpick

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Converting old buildings into energy efficient properties

Professionals using new and traditional survey equipment are in demand to help make old buildings more energy efficient.

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Progress report on tax simplification goes live

HMRC has published a new online report on the steps it has taken so far towards tax simplification, as well as the work it still has planned

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Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Contractors reassured over crackdown on disguised self-employment

Those working in contractor jobs have been reassured that a fresh crackdown on disguised self-employment is not aimed at them. Some were...

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Keep Calm and Become Our Next Rockstar Intern

Great news! In our recession prone, sad and forlorn economy there are still phenomenal opportunities to grow and learn new skills. And guess

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Private business focuses on rainforest conservation

A privately owned company is aiming to show how other private, commercial enterprises can help to conserve the Brazilian rainforest and gene

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Demolition begins at site of Ricky Gervais' 'The Office'

Builders have begun demolition work at Crossbow House in Slough, the site of Wernham Hogg Paper Company in Ricky Gervais' hit comedy The Off

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More technology jobs for Nuneaton

More technical jobs are set to be created in Warwickshire after a new technology park secured another tenant. Swedish automotive company H

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A Little Healthier With Every Chew? A Daily Dental Habit To Save You Cash

A new brand of chewing gum and mints called Peppersmith hosts an exciting range of carefully rooted ingredients to give everyone a chance at

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Demolition-threatened lido saved

A structural survey of an at-risk 1930s swimming pool complex in Brighton has revealed it needs £1 million of work ‘quickly’, if campai

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Micro-Entity accounts can now be submitted to Companies House

As of the beginning of this month, micro-entity accounts can now be submitted to Companies House, enabling the smallest firms to publish sim

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Monday, 9 December 2013

New report published on simplifying contractor tax

The Government has published a new report on its progress so far in simplifying contractor tax. The report – Supporting Small Business: M

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Contractors nearing retirement offered chance to boost State Pension

In his Autumn Statement last week, Chancellor George Osborne announced a limited-time opportunity for self-employed workers, such as those i

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Oxford college battles mouse infestation

Students in Oxford's Somerville college are struggling to deal with a "horrible" mouse infestation after the college failed to remove the ro

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Timber price recording initiative introduced in Brazil

A US company which collects and reports timber prices has opened a Brazilian branch to record prices of wood leaving the Amazon rainforest.

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Peterborough United begins Moy's End demolition

Demolition work has begun at Peterborough United's stadium on the Moy's End stand, one of the last remaining terraces in professional Englis

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New forecast on the future of health care

“The number of patients who access healthcare online will grow ‘exponentially’ in coming years” says Mail Online in a new article.Th

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It’s Never Too Early To Practice Good Dental Hygiene

Did you know that teeth begin developing in an unborn baby during the second trimester of pregnancy? Some babies are even born with teeth. T

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A little healthier with every chew?

A new brand of chewing gum and mints called Peppersmith hosts an exciting range of carefully rooted ingredients to give teeth a new style of

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Toothpick in the News

We’re proud of the great coverage we’ve received from both industry and national media channels. Browse this category to read the articl

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We Love Our New Blog!

The Mouthful Blog has been reborn! We’ve added spoonfuls of new and great content for you, ladles of delicious images and a sprinkling of

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What to expect from a routine dentist appointment

What to expect during a dentist appointment will vary depending on the type of treatment you require. But for a routine checkup, the procedu

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Time for the Friday Gangsta Pose

We know – it’s hard sometimes, navigating the everyday lists and demands of modern life. Luckily, with the birth of Toothpick you no lon

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When will my wisdom teeth come through?

There is no exact answer to the question ‘when will my wisdom teeth come through?’ but as a vague rule most people tend to get their wis

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Govt's Infrastructure Carbon Review to boost sustainable construction

A new initiative implemented by the Government could help to dramatically lower the level of carbon emissions caused by the construction in

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Briton aids Philippines surveys after Typhoon Haiyan

A British cartographer has been helping to map changes to the coastline of the Philippines following the devastation caused last month by Ty

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Friday, 6 December 2013

Camping equipment straddles military and commercial use

Camping equipment straddles military and commercial usePosted on 06 December 2013 in GeneralInnovator and producer of tents and sleeping bag

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Working from home 'up by a third'

The number of people working from home has increased by almost a third in the past decade, according to official figures. Compiled by the Of

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Govt 'must tackle medicines supply problems'

The Government is being urged to tackle problems in the medicines supply chain, amid concerns that patients are suffering because of shortag

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Intellectual property theft ‘major’ cyber security threat, expert confirms

Intellectual property theft is now a bigger threat to cyber security than malicious hacking attacks or cyber war, a software security expert

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Mystery Neolithic tridents found by surveyors put on display

Two Neolithic wooden tridents discovered during survey work for a new road have been put on display in Carlisle.

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Tax cuts for high earners unlikely in near future

Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested that the Government will not be able to prioritise tax cuts for higher earners until the deficit

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Thursday, 5 December 2013

Small Business Saturday could help those in contractor jobs

This weekend the first Small Business Saturday event will take place in the UK, and those working in contractor jobs are being urged to get.

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Leicester shop shut down after discovery of mouse droppings

A grocery shop has been closed after environmental health officers found bags of food on sale that had been clearly nibbled by mice.

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Shoppers avoiding Bath due to parking problems, claim businesses

A new survey of Bath businesses suggests that two-thirds of companies in the area are losing business due to the local parking problems.

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170 operations cancelled each day as NHS struggles with lack of beds

New figures have revealed that up to 170 operations are cancelled at the last minute each day in the UK, as NHS hospitals struggle to cope w

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Conference discusses new style sureties for P3

New forms of surety bonds will be required to meet the needs of the public-private partnerships (P3) approach to infrastructure programs in

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Govt plans to scrap Code for Sustainable Homes slammed by MPs

Government proposals to scrap the Code for Sustainable Homes in a bid to slash red tape for the property construction sector, has been slam

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Four new sites freed up by Govt to aid self-builders

Four new sites for self-builders have been released by the UK Government as it aims to encourage more people across the country to build th

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What to expect from a routine dentist appointment

What to expect during a dentist appointment will vary depending on the type of treatment you require. But for a routine checkup, the procedu

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Teams survey sewage line in bid to save Waterways cash

Work is starting on a survey project to check the depth of a sewage line in Berkshire to find out whether it needs to be moved as part of a

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Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Contractor jobs income varies widely, research shows

New data from Tax Research UK has highlighted the wide variations in contractor pay. The report looks at 2009-2011 statistics on self-emplo

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ITTO unveils latest investment plans

The International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) is investing funding of US$15.7 million in a raft of new schemes to improve rainforest cons

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Reading 'eyesore' demolition set to begin

The demolition of a "long-standing community eyesore" on Southampton Street in Reading is set to begin on Wednesday. The derelict buildings

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Survey claims to show 'real' Battle of Hastings site

Archaeological experts from Time Team claim to have found the exact location of the Battle of Hastings and the spot where King Harold was ki

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Competitive tax regime drawing businesses to the UK

More and more businesses are looking to relocate to the UK due to its competitive and predictable tax regime, experts at Ernst & Young (EY)

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Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Firms must be aware of 2014 employment law changes

While 2013 was a big year for employment law changes, more are to come next year, and firms across the country must ensure that they are ful

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Demolition begins on Battersea gasholders

Work has begun on the demolition of a number of disused gasholders located next to Battersea Power Station. The site, which was decommissio

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Balloons set to bring broadband to Brazilian Amazon

Timber businesses and individuals in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest could soon be able to communicate via the internet if an idea to use ballo

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Partnerships aim to bring treatments to market more quickly

Efforts to get healthcare innovations out to patients more quickly are being ramped up by the Government, which could result in the creation

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Green Rethink architecture speakers call for sustainable design

Large-scale sustainable development is needed across the UK, and would have to be funded by the public purse, former Construction Minister,

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Environmental survey starts on planned rail link land

Surveying work has started on land in Buckinghamshire that has been earmarked for the new East West Rail link, which had previously been put

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UK business tax regime remains competitive, research finds

The tax regime in the UK remains one of the most attractive in the world, according to new research from KPMG. KPMG’s seventh annual surv

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Monday, 2 December 2013

Consultation launched on paperless contractor tax system

HMRC has launched a new consultation on its plan for a paperless contractor tax regime. Under plans put forward by HMRC, self-employed cont

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Nominations open for contractor jobs awards

Nominations and voting are now open for the ContractorUK Reader Awards 2013. The awards are run in partnership between the ContractorUK...

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Elstree restaurant fined over cockroach infestation

A cockroach infestation at a restaurant in Elstree has lead to a fine after the premises were deemed a risk to public health.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Business

We always knew it – Toothpick is a smart idea. We’re very proud to have been selected as one of the top 10 businesses in the category of

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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety can be experienced in varying degrees of severity, from a feeling of uneasiness at having to visit a dentist to a full-blown,

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Toothpick in the News

We’re proud of the great coverage we’ve received from both industry and national media channels. Browse this category to read the articl

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We Love Our New Blog!

The Mouthful Blog has been reborn! We’ve added spoonfuls of new and great content for you, ladles of delicious images and a sprinkling of

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In today’s world patients are looking on the int…

In today’s world patients are looking on the internet for dental services, and Toothpick could well become the first and only site visited

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When will my wisdom teeth come through?

There is no exact answer to the question ‘when will my wisdom teeth come through?’ but as a vague rule most people tend to get their wis

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Time for the Friday Gangsta Pose

We know – it’s hard sometimes, navigating the everyday lists and demands of modern life. Luckily, with the birth of Toothpick you no lon

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New forecast on the future of health care

“The number of patients who access healthcare online will grow ‘exponentially’ in coming years” says Mail Online in a new article.Th

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Glasgow housing demolished in controlled explosion

A block of flats in Glasgow has been brought down in a controlled explosion by the Glasgow Housing Association. Located on Rosemount Street

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Growth of oil palm industry in Pará

Oil palm plantations are taking up increasing areas of deforested land in the Brazilian state of Pará.

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Marine survey uncovers 13 unregistered wrecks

Marine surveying equipment being used off the coast of Scotland has uncovered a number of unregistered shipwrecks during an exercise to map

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Friday, 29 November 2013

Montana military wives turn military surplus materials into fashion items

Montana military wives turn military surplus materials into fashion itemsPosted on 29 November 2013 in SMEA pair of military wives have work

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Importance of London, Stansted & Cambridge life sciences corridor revealed

A report has highlighted the importance of the life sciences and healthcare cluster based around London, Stansted and Cambridge, both on a U

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OSB provides ideal backdrop for festive delights in Christmas catalogue

Known for its wide variety of uses, Sterling OSB has now been put to work in the Daily Mail's 2013 Lifestyle Christmas catalogue, proving i

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Archaeological survey will be first step at £30m school site

An archaeological survey is to be carried out on land earmarked for the site of a new £30 million school in south Wales.

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Paperless income tax returns draw a step closer

HMRC has announced its plans for paperless Self Assessment tax returns in a new consultation paper published recently. Under the proposed i

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Thursday, 28 November 2013

Waltham Forest chicken shop 'filthiest takeaway ever seen'

A fried chicken shop in Waltham Forest has been described as the "filthiest takeaway ever seen" by local inspectors.

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Hundreds fined at Bristol Parkway

More than 500 drivers have been fined since September 2013 for illegal parking at a council car park near Bristol Parkway station.

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Contractors using credit cards to run businesses, research shows

Small businesses and those working in contractor jobs, are increasingly using finance such as credit cards to run their companies due to ban

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North Staffordshire's Hospital at Home initiative aims to avoid beds crisis

In an attempt to avoid an NHS beds crisis this winter, the University Hospital of North Staffordshire has implemented an initiative involvin

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Crumbling castle walls to be surveyed

A major survey is to be carried out into the damage caused to ancient castle walls at Barnard Castle in County Durham.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Winter bed pressures affecting Scottish hospitals

New figures have shown that hospitals across Scotland are feeling the strain of winter bed pressures, with many already operating at above-r

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New Manchester Passivhauses a sign of homes of the future

New energy efficient homes that are being constructed in Oldham, Greater Manchester using the Passivhaus method, look set to be a sign of t

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Osborne urged to address late contractor pay

Contractors’ group PCG has written directly to Chancellor George Osborne, urging him to address contractor issues in his forthcoming Autum

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Forest dwellers urged to join producer organisations

Better forest producer organisations will help reduce poverty in globally threatened forests like the Amazon in Brazil, according to profess

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Demolition of Northampton gasholder begins

Demolition work has begun on the northern area of the Northampton gasholder site as part of a regeneration project. Once demolished, the s

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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Banner Box welcomes Deibo Bowry to head its Sales Team

Banner Box is delighted to announce the appointment of Deibo Bowry as Senior Sales Manager. The appointment represents a further step in the

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Texas city completes first PID bond financing

One of the first municipal bond financings in Texas that has secured money just from finance collected through a Public Improvement District

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Green groups concerned about mining firm's clean-up funds

Green groups say it is vital that mining companies have surety bonds to demonstrate they are capable of cleaning up sites they are finished

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Ranchers call for higher energy exploration bond

Ranch and hunting businesses in Wyoming have complained that an energy exploration company has not filed a large enough surety bond to cover

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Deforestation pioneer honoured by US university

A forestry manager who has set up a number of organisations to protect the Brazilian rainforest, has been recognised with the first award of

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Contractors urged to avoid being ‘busy fools’

Freelancers and contractors are being urged to set the right levels of contractor pay to avoid what one expert calls being a ‘busy...

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Autumn Statement could see business tax cuts

The Autumn Statement, scheduled for early December, could see Chancellor George Osborne announcing tax cuts to boost the economy and help bu

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Smaller pharma firms concerned over PPRS charges

The Government’s plans to charge small drugs companies the same rebate as their larger rivals under the updated Pharmaceutical Price Regul

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Scottish subsea survey and cable replacement completed

A huge project to survey and replace underwater electricity cables that were laid off Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and Orkney Islands in the

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Call to retain business tax relief

A small business group has called on the Government to retain tax relief on business rates. The call came from the Federation of Small Busi

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Monday, 25 November 2013

Property advisors ‘against IHT on main property’

The majority of property advisors are against including primary residential properties in an estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. Rese

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David Cameron backs contractor jobs

Prime Minister David Cameron has publicly backed contractor jobs recently – a move that will no doubt boost the profile of the sector even

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Finance options opening up to those in contractor jobs

Workers in contractor jobs are increasingly able to access more finance products and options as lenders' perceptions of freelancing change.

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World Bank scheme launched to tackle deforestation

An international scheme is aiming to tackle deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and other vulnerable areas of rainforest.

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Bell Green chip shop owner fined for cockroach infestation

The owners of a chip shop in Bell Green have been fined almost £2,500 after a cockroach infestation forced the closure of the premises.

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Don Valley stadium demolition begins

Demolition work has begun on Sheffield's Don Valley Stadium, the former training ground for Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill. The

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£6m Winter Pressures funding awarded to east Berkshire hospitals

Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, has awarded Winter Pressures funding totalling £6 million to Heatherwood & Wexham Park Hospital

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Improved people management data usage could stamp out NHS scandals

Better use of people management data relating to front line NHS employees could help to rid the service of future poor patient care scandals

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Winter bed pressure issues predicted to be similar to 2012

This year, senior figures and managers can expect to tackle similar levels of demand as they did last season, as far as winter bed pressure

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Flood defence survey to start

Work is to start on assessing the condition of a historic flood defence to find out whether it remains fit for the job.

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Friday, 22 November 2013

DSM spin-offs from pharmaceutical division in $2.6bn deal

Dutch food and chemicals company DSM has signed a $2.6 billion deal to spin off its pharmaceuticals division into a separate business. The

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Intellectual property law booming due to patent battles

The importance of intellectual property rights has become increasingly high profile of late as battles regarding patents rage on the global

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'Extraordinary' Roman sculpture discovered on hotel site

An almost perfect Roman carving of an eagle has been discovered by teams using surveying equipment to check a location earmarked for a new h

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Top UK earners pay 30pc of all income tax

The top one per cent of earners in the UK earn ten per cent of all income, yet pay 30 per cent of all income tax, according to research carr

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Thursday, 21 November 2013

Soldiers to identify challenges and suggest solutions for new online resource

Soldiers to identify challenges and suggest solutions for new online resourcePosted on 21 November 2013 in Defence and SecurityThe Army’s

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Government support helping contractors get started

The Government has reported how its Start Up Loans scheme has now helped 10,000 entrepreneurs get their businesses started. The funding...

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Spy car targets illegal parking in Leeds

Leeds council has introduced a spy car to the city's streets in an attempt to target and reduce illegal parking.

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Pest controller says kebab house infestation 'worst case ever'

A jury has heard that a cockroach infestation at a Halifax kebab house is the worst seen by a pest controller with more than 30 years experi

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Energy bills lower in new, sustainable homes, report finds

According to new research, those living in newly-built homes that have been constructed from sustainable materials are likely to be enjoyin

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Survey teams discover Antarctic volcano

Survey teams working in the Antarctic have discovered an active volcano hidden beneath the giant West Antarctic Ice Sheet.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Call for Autumn Statement to push forward with contractor tax simplification

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Chancellor to use the Autumn Statement to help small businesses, and in particula

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Florida Rep calls for charter school surety bonds

A Florida Representative is calling for charter schools to obtain surety bonds to help them operate through their first 12 months, after a n

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Industry concerns about potential federal highways funding shortfall

Concerns are being raised by the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) about a potential shortfall in funding for highway an

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Brazil's Environment Minister blames criminals for deforestation

Brazil’s Environment Minister has accused organised criminals of being behind the rise in the amount of Amazonian rainforest that was clea

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School demolition makes way for £50m training ground expansion

Demolition has begun on a former Wolverhampton school to make way for a training ground expansion for Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club.

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Flashpark announces innovative talking parking sign

British company Flashpark, renowned for its innovative approach to parking control, has announced its latest development: The world's first

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Surveying work to start on new rail links

Work to determine the environmental impact of a new rail link is to start after funding for the project was given the green light.

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Tory MPs call for tax cuts to help 'squeezed middle'

A group of Conservative MPs have called for targeted tax cuts to help middle income earners. The Free Enterprise Group of Tory MPs has warn

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Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Telco spending plans could indicate areas for contractor jobs

A new survey which outlines telecommunication firms’ spending plans, could give clue to areas where IT contractor jobs could be available

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Brazilian deforestation increased in 2012/13

Years of reduction in the amount of deforestation taking place in the Brazilian Amazon has halted after the country revealed a 28 per cent i

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Survey highlights digital marketing contractor jobs skills gap

A recent survey from a freelance bidding site has highlighted a potential skills gap when it comes to certain digital marketing contractor j

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Rat infestation closes award-winning curry house

A top-rated curry house located on the Powys/Shropshire border was closed for 48 hours following the discovery of rats.

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UK team creates drone to survey nuclear disaster sites

A drone has been developed by British scientists equipped with survey equipment to remotely monitor sites of nuclear disasters, such as the

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Demolition begins on Oldham properties

Demolition work has begun on a number of properties in Oldham as part of a regeneration project within the town centre. The demolition, whi

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Nick Clegg pushes for income tax cuts

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called on the Government to raise the Personal Allowance for income tax even higher to increase tax cut

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Hope of brain cancer treatment breakthrough

British researchers believe they are close to making a breakthrough in the treatment of brain tumours. Teams from Samantha Dickson Brain Ca

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Monday, 18 November 2013

Sustainable construction at risk, BWF warns

As the British construction industry gets up to speed with the use of sustainable materials, the sector is in need of support from all angl

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Skeletons uncovered by survey work to be reburied

Skeletons uncovered by archaeologists during a survey of land earmarked for new houses are to be reburied at a nearby church.

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Friday, 15 November 2013

New PPRS changes attacked by Pfizer

Leading medical sales jobs employer Pfizer has criticised a new drug pricing structure introduced by the UK Government to cut costs. The De

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Tax relief scheme helps launch over one thousand businesses

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) has helped over 1,100 start-ups raise enough money to grow their business, the Government has s

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Intern employers warned over minimum wage requirements

Businesses advertising paid internships for young people are being warned they must pay the minimum wage or face litigation. Around 200 firm

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Protopapas Recent Transactions

Protopapas Solicitors acts on grant of lease to supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s Protopapas has advised Lazari Investments Limited in relati

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OSB flying flag for sustainability in packaging industry

OSB is well-known within the construction industry for its value in terms of sustainability and strength but these same values are also pro

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Survey teams monitor drifting 'Isle of Man-sized' iceberg

Teams using satellite surveying equipment are warning that a giant iceberg that broke off from an Antarctic glacier in the summer could thre

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Thursday, 14 November 2013

Welsh hospitals struggle with cockroach and mouse infestation

Three hospitals covered by the Hywel Dda health board in Wales have reported findings pests on and around their sites.

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Edinburgh airport parking jumps to £1 for five minutes

A car park near Edinburgh airport has become one of the most expensive in Britain since the charges increased to £1 for a five minute stay.

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Contractor jobs popular with countryside homeworkers

The UK is seeing a return of the cottage industry, according to new analysis from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The latest...

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Leica recognises firm's 50 years of surveying

A surveying firm which has been in business for 50 years has received a piece of heritage surveying equipment in recognition of the achievem

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Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Mega depot demolition on target for February finish

A demolition project taking place at the site of a Pyestock mega depot near Fleet, is on schedule for a February finish, according to contra

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Contractor tax planning advised for those handing businesses down

Contractors who have built a successful business that they plan to pass on to children or family are being advised to carry out adequate con

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Report finds illegal logging remains problem in Pará

Illegal logging is still a major problem in the state of Pará, where 40 per cent of Brazilian Amazon deforestation has taken place in the l

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Work re-starts on Pennsylvania road scheme after two years

Work has restarted on road improvements in Waynesboro, Pa, after the original contractor’s surety bond was used to get the program back on

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US military graves recorded in GPS survey

US Forces personnel are using surveying equipment to make it easier for families to find their loved ones graves at the Madingley American C

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Tax planning required for passing business to next generation

With new research finding that almost half of business owners plan to pass their business on to their children, experts are advising people

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Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Work begins on Farnworth Market demolition

Work had begun to demolish Farnworth Market, Bolton, with the first stage of the project expected to last three weeks. The traders have al

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Shire buys rare diseases medication maker

Major medical sales jobs employer Shire has added another company to the group in a £2.6 billion deal. The British pharmaceutical giant ha

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Fall in candidate availability sees contractor pay rise

With fewer candidates available for permanent and contractor jobs, pay has risen, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitmen

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Brazil 'set to evict illegal loggers and farmers' from Awá lands

The Brazilian government is aiming to drive out illegal loggers who are operating on land belonging to the Awá tribe.

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Income tax in Wales could be devolved to Welsh Government

Income tax could be devolved to the Welsh Government in the same way that it is in Scotland, under new proposals outlined by the Prime Minis

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Surveying to form key part of £2m Humberside project

Almost £2 million in funding is being made available for a major five-year project to survey, map and protect the landscape of parts of Yor

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Monday, 11 November 2013

Pest control called to deal with rugby ground worm infestation

Scotland rugby bosses have called in specialist pest controllers to deal with a worm infestation in Murrayfield pitch.

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Record optimism recorded amongst small manufacturing businesses

In a recent CBI poll, business optimism in the manufacturing sector rose at the fastest rate since records began in 1998. This should be pr

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Demolition date set for Sheffield stadium

A date has been set for the demolition of Sheffield's Don Valley stadium, training ground for local Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hil

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New podcasts launched for day to celebrate contractor jobs

Professional contractors group PCG is launching a range of podcasts to lead up to National Freelancers Day, which will take place on 21st No

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