Brexit is a problem not of Scotland’s making, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said, as she set out her plan for leaving the EU.
Source: Sky Business News
Category Archives: Services
Why working overtime could be the first sign of poor management
We all know work can be stressful and it might feel like overtime is the only way to keep on top of the workload, especially before and after the festive season. It is also at this time of the year that business freelance websites boom from overwhelmed managers who try to meet deadlines by delegating
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Source: SmallBusinessUK
Union warns Tube strikes 'loom' in New Year
The RMT union has warned of the threat of Tube strikes in London, potentially escalating the movement’s battle with the Government over the so-called Christmas of discontent.
Source: Sky Business News
Pakistan Senate proposes scrapping 5,000 rupee note
Pakistan’s Senate recommends scrapping the country’s 5,000 rupee (£38.50) banknote, despite government opposition.
Source: BBC
Consumers turn to mobile shopping in the run up to Christmas
Are we seeing the first year when children will be sending emails to Father Christmas instead of letters? Perhaps not, but as the Christmas shopping season gets into full swing, consumers are turning ever more towards a mobile shopping future to solve their festive shopping needs. UK consumers are now digitally shopping on average nine times
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Form: Landfill Tax: send your online return (LT100)
Use the online service to submit a Landfill Tax return to HM Revenue and Customs. Agents or personal representatives can also use this service.
Before you start
If you’re submitting your own return and don’t have a Government Gateway account, you can create one at the start of the online service.
You’ll need your Landfill Tax registration number to submit your return.
If you’re an agent or representative and don’t have a User ID and password, you’ll need to create a Government Gateway account.
Make a note of your User ID and password and come back to this page to start your online return.
Agents will need their agent reference number and their client’s Landfill Tax registration number.
Tax credit for contributions to environmental bodies
You may be able to claim tax credit for donations made to environmental bodies. The conditions for claiming the credit under the Landfill Communities Fund are set out in the Landfill Tax guide.
Over or under declarations
If there are any errors where you’ve over or underpaid Landfill Tax, refer to the Landfill Tax Notice NFT1 guidance. This will explain how to address these errors on your online return.
Related forms and guidance
Landfill Tax: returns, records and appeals
Find out how to submit a Landfill Tax return and what supporting records you need to keep.
Landfill Tax: register and change your details
Find out how to register or change your registration details for Landfill Tax and download the correct registration forms.
Excise Notice LFT1: a general guide to Landfill Tax
This notice gives a general guide to Landfill Tax, which is a tax on the disposal of waste to landfill.
Contact HMRC about Landfill Tax
Call or write to HMRC for help with Landfill Tax, including registering and making payments and returns.
Source: HMRC
Online merchants lose nearly half of Christmas shoppers at the checkout
Irritated UK online shoppers are abandoning their online shopping basket and shopping elsewhere because online merchants are failing to offer them their preferred payment option. An insight into UK consumers’ shopping behaviour ahead of this Christmas’ shopping rush was discovered by e-payment specialist, PPRO Group, following a survey of 1,000 UK adults. The research reveals some
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Travel strikes
Strike action across the UK is due to affect rail and air travel over the Christmas period.
Source: BBC
Where are the best hotspot start up areas for SMEs in London?
Flexioffices have recently conducted comprehensive research into the distribution of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across London out-codes. SMEs were segmented based upon their sector, which allowed the study to compare the distribution of SMEs in each sector based on their out-code. The study used Flexioffices’ data from the past two years to determine that
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LSE moves to drive through £21bn merger
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) is in exclusive talks with Euronext over the sale of a clearing arm as it moves to drive through its £21bn merger with Deutsche Boerse.
Source: Sky Business News