Businesses Encouraged to Give to Grassroots
Grants Scheme
The government have encouraged businesses to make a difference
and get involved with community activities across the country.
Any small community groups with annual income below £20,000
are eligible under the Grassroots Grants scheme to receive grants
of between £250 and £5,000.
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New Filing Rules for Employee Details
From 6th April 2009, those employers with more than 50 employees
must file certain employee information online. Those employers
with less than 50 employees have a little longer – until
April 2011, by which time they too should be filing online.
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New Green Element to Practical Driving Test
A new element to the practical driving test was introduced on
10th September 2008, to encourage more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly
driving on the roads. New drivers will now receive advice on
how to save fuel and cut emissions as part of their test.
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New Powers for Revenue
HMRC now have new powers under the Finance Act 2008, which has
become law. HMRC now possess the right to enter business premises
and inspect documents, without warning, if an authorised officer
deems it appropriate and without the risk of appeals being made
against them.
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Visa Exemptions for Skilled Migrant Workers
The government have recently released a list of job roles under
which people from outside the EU are eligible to enter the country
to fill skills shortages in England and Scotland. This relates
to Tier 2 of the new Points Based System in place to regulate
immigration of workers from outside the EU.
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