Business and Other Briefings
HMRC: A new campaign will be launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) during the next year aimed at people who fail to make tax returns and who are liable to pay tax at the highest tax rates.
In 2 further campaigns, to be launched later in the year, the department will also target tradespeople working in the home improvement market, and people who receive income from buying & selling goods direct to others, or are paid commission. HMRC will use new technology to search the internet for information about specified, targeted people and businesses.
Press release ~ Related PR
FSA: In a recent speech to the British Bankers’ Association, Hector Sants, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, has announced a major milestone in the regulatory reform programme, namely the introduction of a ‘twin peaks’ model operating within the FSA from 2 April 2012.
Press release & links
WAG: Employers across are being urged this week to hire & train young apprentices, despite the tough economic conditions, in order to give their businesses vital skills for survival and growth in the future.
Press release & links
WAG: Disabled employees gain more work opportunities through a new Welsh Government project in conjunction with Remploy. The 'proof of concept' pilot - set up through the 'xchangewales programme' will see workers carrying out invoice scanning services for Welsh public sector organisations. The project will run for approximately eight weeks from April 2012. Local authorities in Merthyr Tydfil,
