Contractors looking to use more sustainable practices

A quarter of small businesses, such as those in contractor jobs, say that sustainability is one of their main priorities for the coming year

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Teeth found in Scottish pub – the ultimate in dental neglect

Some people forget their dentist appointment, but imagine forgetting your actual teeth! That’s exactly what one Scottish pub-goer did, acc

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Glasgow high-rise flats demolished

The Glasgow skyline is slowly being altered thanks to the demolition of a number of high-rise flats across the city. The demolition work,

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Two new treatments set for NHS use

Two new treatments have been given initial approval to be prescribed on the NHS, raising the possibility that more medical sales jobs could

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Rainforest and agriculture can coexist, think-tank says

Researchers say that Brazil can increase its agricultural output while conserving rainforest ecosystems if new policies are introduced to su

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Business urged to increase wages as economy improves

As the economy shows ongoing improvement, businesses are being urged to ‘share the wealth’ and increase staff wages – which could be..

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Capital gains tax break halved for UK’s ‘accidental landlords’

Under capital gains tax changes, accidental landlords who let out their former homes will be affected to a greater degree than wealthy forei

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A quarter of higher rate taxpayers are now women

Analysis of figures from HMRC has revealed that there has been a five per cent increase in the last ten years in the number of women paying

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Cambridge City Council considers pest control axe

Cambridge City Council has announced plans to axe its pest control team, according to Cambridge News.

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Glasgow parking set to increase in city's busiest street

Parking in Great Western Road, one of Glasgow's busiest streets, is set to become nearly three times more expensive.

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Research reveals top contractor jobs services on offer

New research from contractor jobs site PeoplePerHour has revealed the top freelance services on offer. The statistics are likely to be of..

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Make improving your dental care an easy part of your 2014 resolutions!

As January 2014 looms on the horizon, many people are feeling the effects of overindulging over the Christmas season and planning a detox or

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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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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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