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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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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A demolition project has begun to remove the last remaining pub within a Winchester Estate. Winchester City Council, which is running the
http://bit.ly/19FNVpxTraining 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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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
http://bit.ly/Kh5dzwDemolition 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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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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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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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
http://bit.ly/1fNEgOxMore 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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According to the RAC Foundation, councils in England are making record surpluses from parking charges and fines.
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Shax takeaway in Chapel Hill near Huddersfield town centre has been closed by Kirklees Magistrates' Court following a visit from environment
http://bit.ly/19opwECHemsby 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
http://bit.ly/19ooNU0Taxpayers 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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We have recently has launched a new product to help tackle gas safety issues – the talking gas safety ticket.
http://bit.ly/1b7W5VTLoughborough 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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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.
http://bit.ly/Jb5LXBKingskerswell 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
http://bit.ly/1c4XMSnHumber 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 is one of the highlights on show at the new Stonehenge visitor centre in Wiltshire.
http://bit.ly/1ckFNM9New 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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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
http://bit.ly/1csbKUgNew 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
http://bit.ly/1csbc0LCockroach-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
http://bit.ly/1cibZjiSt 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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Brazil’s timber industry is becoming more competitive due to a fall in prices, according to a new report.
http://bit.ly/1jANkvKOil 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
http://bit.ly/1a3LoCaMWBE 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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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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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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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
http://bit.ly/19Cs5DtBoris 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
http://bit.ly/1bg3f8GNew 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
http://bit.ly/1kpq69JMilitary forms partnership with GM to create hydrogen powered cars
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http://bit.ly/1i6MIfOSurvey 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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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
http://bit.ly/1fIwA0BRishton 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.
http://bit.ly/1b7W5VTSurety 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-
http://bit.ly/1fpqD7YOlney 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.
http://bit.ly/19f7p6yProgram planned to redevelop empty commercial properties
A program to find tenants for vacant commercial properties in an Indiana city is getting underway.
http://bit.ly/1ho1snFRecreational 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
http://bit.ly/1ho1sUtCall 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...
http://bit.ly/1dRo0L9Underwater 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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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
http://bit.ly/18SfqZvPost-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
http://bit.ly/1jitup1Fresh 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
http://bit.ly/1ki5MavSir 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
http://bit.ly/1ki4Q5XPassivhaus 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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http://bit.ly/1cQM6H4Value 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
http://bit.ly/18yzPYBSurveyors 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
http://bit.ly/1czZ7RVBring 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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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...
http://bit.ly/1bcixvaCockenzie 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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http://bit.ly/1hgWb1dBrazilian 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
http://bit.ly/1hgV0ywBiomass 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
http://bit.ly/1hgU2T7Helicopter 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.
http://bit.ly/IRZVKvInforma 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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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
http://bit.ly/1cwQQhvSurety bonds to sort out sidewalk problems
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http://bit.ly/IPTjw6Rhode 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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http://bit.ly/1cwDKkxEucalyptus House showcases wood's sustainability
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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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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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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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Specialist surveying equipment will be brought in to help in the search for a Medieval chapel.
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‘No sand’ mat used for beachgoers snapped up by military
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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
http://bit.ly/IHGWlVBideford 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
http://bit.ly/1b7W5VTGP 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.
http://bit.ly/1cqiflaRCP says Clinicians need to know more about future demand
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Work with surveying equipment has started to prepare for the first phase of a massive housing scheme in Cornwall.
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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
http://bit.ly/J74gthResearch shows opportunities for language contractor jobs
New research by translation experts, Global Lingo, has highlighted how essential professional translation skills are to businesses’ succes
http://bit.ly/1e5IFj7Demolition 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
http://bit.ly/1e5mDwTIT 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
http://bit.ly/19BNadIPositive news for property investors as prices set to rise to record levels
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http://bit.ly/1e4Y8jbProgress 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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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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http://bit.ly/19eKwOvDemolition 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
http://bit.ly/19eJUIxMore technology jobs for Nuneaton
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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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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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http://bit.ly/1ksJsrSNew forecast on the future of health care
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http://bit.ly/18Os3dxBriton 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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Camping equipment straddles military and commercial use
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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
http://bit.ly/18owsROGovt '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
http://bit.ly/1gckZtlIntellectual 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
http://bit.ly/18nKymsMystery 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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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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A grocery shop has been closed after environmental health officers found bags of food on sale that had been clearly nibbled by mice.
http://bit.ly/18o8N0LShoppers 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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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
http://bit.ly/18blNMqConference 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
http://bit.ly/193cCw7Govt plans to scrap Code for Sustainable Homes slammed by MPs
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http://bit.ly/1bjm0MuFour 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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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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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
http://bit.ly/1jlN2WSITTO 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
http://bit.ly/1jlM5hrReading '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
http://bit.ly/1kb4L12Survey 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
http://bit.ly/1iyj8RvCompetitive 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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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
http://bit.ly/1bdrPewDemolition 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
http://bit.ly/1av8TDCBalloons 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
http://bit.ly/1bcAnlNPartnerships 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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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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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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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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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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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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http://bit.ly/1dLxrjuWhen will my wisdom teeth come through?
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http://bit.ly/IAyP9SNew 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
http://bit.ly/1dLxrQBGlasgow 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
http://bit.ly/1dLwqbhGrowth of oil palm industry in Pará
Oil palm plantations are taking up increasing areas of deforested land in the Brazilian state of Pará.
http://bit.ly/1chg9HRMarine 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
http://bit.ly/1jaRBDvFriday, 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
http://bit.ly/1il2CUEImportance 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
http://bit.ly/1il1fpfOSB 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
http://bit.ly/1cChDutArchaeological 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.
http://bit.ly/1dFvyF9Paperless 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
http://bit.ly/1dFvp4iThursday, 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.
http://bit.ly/1bs0ff9Hundreds 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.
http://bit.ly/1b7W5VTContractors 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
http://bit.ly/1b1dnoGNorth 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
http://bit.ly/1aXH8I1Crumbling 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.
http://bit.ly/IlYaEVWednesday, 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
http://bit.ly/18oxXSsNew 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
http://bit.ly/18HJwSOOsborne 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
http://bit.ly/1ifsIbGForest 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
http://bit.ly/1fJazRRDemolition 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
http://bit.ly/1cvg7KCTuesday, 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
http://bit.ly/1c6YjHiTexas 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
http://bit.ly/1cMAvXiGreen 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
http://bit.ly/1hfN17qRanchers 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
http://bit.ly/18EkFPADeforestation 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
http://bit.ly/1bkTo74Contractors 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...
http://bit.ly/1ex3NvcAutumn 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
http://bit.ly/1ex35OMSmaller 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
http://bit.ly/1ex2KLZScottish 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
http://bit.ly/1aVokbACall 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
http://bit.ly/1bk6QIvMonday, 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
http://bit.ly/IhwHENDavid 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
http://bit.ly/IdxBlDFinance 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.
http://bit.ly/IdxhDgWorld Bank scheme launched to tackle deforestation
An international scheme is aiming to tackle deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and other vulnerable areas of rainforest.
http://bit.ly/1bP6kgDBell 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.
http://bit.ly/1bP5UH0Don 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
http://bit.ly/18jqzHV£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
http://bit.ly/1bOlJh1Improved 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
http://bit.ly/1dvinX6Winter 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
http://bit.ly/1bOlItFFlood 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.
http://bit.ly/17Lo9PyFriday, 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
http://bit.ly/1doAP3yIntellectual 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
http://bit.ly/1dnD7Qw'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
http://bit.ly/1dnC5UyTop 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
http://bit.ly/18V8YArThursday, 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
http://bit.ly/1iy85oPGovernment 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...
http://bit.ly/1iy7fZgSpy 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.
http://bit.ly/1b7W5VTPest 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
http://bit.ly/1aIOyxHEnergy 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
http://bit.ly/1b9EeBMSurvey teams discover Antarctic volcano
Survey teams working in the Antarctic have discovered an active volcano hidden beneath the giant West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
http://bit.ly/1c5asL8Wednesday, 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
http://bit.ly/1atBeOyFlorida 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
http://bit.ly/1dYi3w6Industry 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
http://bit.ly/18829RJBrazil'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
http://bit.ly/1atfpPlSchool 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.
http://bit.ly/1ateuOAFlashpark 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
http://bit.ly/1b7W5VTSurveying 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.
http://bit.ly/1ehE7mdTory 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
http://bit.ly/187km1FTuesday, 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
http://bit.ly/1b5ZF6yBrazilian 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
http://bit.ly/1aE86DlSurvey 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
http://bit.ly/1aE88LsRat 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.
http://bit.ly/1b5Z98LUK 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
http://bit.ly/1b5Z30MDemolition 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
http://bit.ly/1b5YTGMNick 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
http://bit.ly/1aE7E8gHope 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
http://bit.ly/1cFaWYdMonday, 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
http://bit.ly/1fOiBWSSkeletons 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.
http://bit.ly/1bIecUDFriday, 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
http://bit.ly/1hLFnmpTax 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
http://bit.ly/17vI7e7Intern 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
http://bit.ly/1cvDZgSProtopapas Recent Transactions
Protopapas Solicitors acts on grant of lease to supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s Protopapas has advised Lazari Investments Limited in relati
http://bit.ly/1abFdzcOSB 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
http://bit.ly/1bzhN7fSurvey 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
http://bit.ly/18zo5PZThursday, 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.
http://bit.ly/175gnjiEdinburgh 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.
http://bit.ly/1b7W5VTContractor 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...
http://bit.ly/187QO1QLeica 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
http://bit.ly/1arj92SWednesday, 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
http://bit.ly/17uuEs6Contractor 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
http://bit.ly/1e3B2pVReport 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
http://bit.ly/HMIdXWWork 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
http://bit.ly/HTEmcmUS 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
http://bit.ly/1aSTdjcTax 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
http://bit.ly/17T4pMtTuesday, 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
http://bit.ly/1ck3NMLShire 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
http://bit.ly/1i62UfNFall 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
http://bit.ly/1i60BZUBrazil '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.
http://bit.ly/1cjYVHCIncome 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
http://bit.ly/HOTw28Surveying 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
http://bit.ly/1hC3nsiMonday, 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.
http://bit.ly/1hAwqwoRecord 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
http://bit.ly/HNSvaxDemolition 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
http://bit.ly/HNRWxBNew 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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