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Daesh in rapid retreat
14/11/2017
The UK remains highly committed to destroying Daesh militarily as the RAF continues to strike the terrorist group in both Iraq and Syria. -
The UK remains highly committed to destroying Daesh militarily as the RAF continues to strike the terrorist group in both Iraq and Syria.
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A series of new measures committing the UK to European security will be announced this week.
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Limited vs umbrella – calculate and know the difference
09/11/2017
Working through your own Limited company or as an Umbrella? Which is better for you? A question many, if not all contractors go through when starting out. If you’re new to contracting having the choice between the two can be a big choice and it’s best to know the difference before moving forward with one.
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What expenses should I claim and why should I claim them
09/11/2017
One of the benefits of working as a limited company contractor is the opportunity to claim tax relief on a wide variety of business related expenses. Whether the expense is paid for out of the company bank account, your personal bank account or on a credit card you should consider whether it qualifies for tax relief and if so ensure this is correctly claimed against your company tax bill and your VAT liability (if you are registered as standard rated for VAT).
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Will ir35 affect the private sector?
09/11/2017
With the recent changes to IR35 in the public sector taking hold, thoughts often turn to whether the same changes will take hold in the private sector.
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Best gadgets for contractors in 2017
09/11/2017
We all know that in this day and age technology makes the world go round, and for the majority of us, without it we would be lost. We have all become reliant on technology to get us by in everyday life, with certain professions being more reliant than others.
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Ir35 changes in the public sector – 6 months on
09/11/2017
We are now 6 months on from the IR35 changes made in the public sector – how time flies when you’re having fun! It feels to me like we are starting to emerge from the chaos these changes have caused and can take stock to refresh on what the rules mean and the implications they have had.
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What should a contractor consider when saving for retirement?
09/11/2017
Saving for retirement as a contractor requires significant planning and shrewd budgeting, but it is not as challenging as many self-employed professionals may fear.
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Autumn budget 2017 predictions – what to look out for?
09/11/2017
On 22nd November 2017 Philip Hammond will present the Autumn Budget, his second major fiscal event of the year. With Brexit on the horizon, The Chancellor has some tough decisions to make
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Chief whip Gavin Williamson has been appointed defence secretary after Sir Michael Fallon quit the position following allegations of sexual harassment.
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The police and MI5 are to undertake the most radical rethink of their counter-terrorism operations since the 7/7 London bombings in 2005, the Evening Standard reports.
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Sir Michael Fallon has resigned as defence secretary in light of historic sexual harassment allegations.
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A new world-leading helicopter simulation centre worth £90 million will help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots of the future.
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More Islamic State fighters have returned to the UK than any other country in the West, according to MI6’s former director of global counterterrorism.
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The UK is facing its most severe ever terrorist threat and new attacks are inevitable. That’s the view of MI5 director general Andrew Parker.
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A new cross-government Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Board will meet for the first time on October 26th.
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BAE Systems is appealing to Australia’s university students to consider a future career in the defence industry.
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A new initiative to improve the mental health of current and former Armed Forces personnel has been launched jointly by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
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BAE Systems is set to cut almost 2,000 jobs from its UK workforce.