World News Feed: December 2013

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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