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NEW VAT FUEL SCALE RATES
17-06-2008

For all VAT accounting periods commencing on or after 1st May 2008 there are new fuel scale rates applicable.  Click on title for details......


FIRE SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT
24-07-2008

All organisations now employing 5 or more assessments on their premises are now legally obliged to carry ourt a fire risk assessment.  For help with this please click on title.

COMPANIES ACT 2006 UPDATE
28-03-2008

From 6th April 2008 some important changes come into effect with regard to the next implementation stage of the act.  Click on title for a summary of the changes.  For detailed information go to:

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/companiesAct/pdf/apr2008Implementations.pdf


INCREASE IN NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
12-03-2008

The Government has announced that the adult National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase from 1 October 2008.


EMPLOYMENT LAW GUIDANCE
07-03-2008

It can be difficult to find the time to stay up-to-date with laws that affect your business.

You are now required to issue new employees with a statement of their terms and conditions within two months of their start date.

For more information please click on title.


Statutory Benefit Rates Increase
06-02-2008

From 6 April 2008 the standard weekly rates for statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay will increase.  For details click on title above.

NEW GOVERNMENT FUEL RATES
30-10-2007

New Government fuel rates announced with effect from 1 August 2007 are as follows:

EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY LEAVE TO INCREASE FROM 1ST OCTOBER 2007
30-10-2007

Employee holday entitlement for full and part time staff is to increase with effect from 1st October 2007. For mor information read on ............................

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
14-10-2007

The minimum wage limitsl increased from 1st October 2007.

Professional Contractors Group (PCG) - Tax Treatment of Subscriptions
07-09-2007

The payment of your PCG subscription is not deductible for tax purposes. Read on .............................