Business and Other Briefings

BIS: Business Minister Mark Prisk is urging the UK’s most innovative businesses to put their names forward for a prestigious award from Her Majesty The Queen.  Mr Prisk called for firms of all sizes to enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise as he met with some of its winners at a showcase held in their honour at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Entry is now open for the 2013 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and will close on 28 September 2012.
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Press release & links ~ 2013 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
 
HA: The Highways Agency has announced the launch of the second year of its successful supplier recognition scheme, aimed at recognising efforts by suppliers who demonstrate leading performance in driving down costs & delivering even more efficient & effective customer services.  Entries for this year will be invited from 18 June 2012. .
Press release & links
 
HMRCRevenue & Customs Brief 16/12
This Brief gives an overview of HMRC's refreshed guidance concerning the application of the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) rules.
 
HMRCRevenue & Customs Brief 19/12
This brief explains how HMRC will apply the Social Security (Categorisation of Earners) Regulations 1978 to entertainers following the Upper Tribunal decision in the case of ITV Services Ltd v HMRC.
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