According to an interesting post in freelanceuk.com Leading advisors to freelancers both want and expect George Osborne to use his Budget to ‘draw a line in the sand’ on the thorny issue of being paid as a personal service company (PSC), rather than as an individual, particularly in the public sector. Talking of the need for his statement next week to address PSC working, the advisors said the chancellor’s likely response would be to clarify the legitimacy of such tax-efficient business structures, notably where they are engaged by the state. read more here

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There was an interesting article in the daily mail about England opened their tour with a convincing victory by an innings and 15 runs against a Sri Lankan Board XI at the Premadasa Stadium. However, the match was overshadowed by an ugly incident in Saturday’s afternoon session which saw captain Andrew Strauss and several of his players involved in a heated row with both umpires and opposition batsman Dilruwan Perera. It followed a passage of play which had seen Perera edge a James Anderson delivery to first slip. To the naked eye, the catch looked good as Strauss dived forward to scoop the ball up into his hands.

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First Bus, Bristol bus firm announce fares rise

March 9, 2012

FIRST Bus is marking its latest fare rises with a special offer of a free journey – but only if your bus is more than 20 minutes late. You also have to be able to prove it was the company’s fault the bus was not on time. And First would only be liable if a [...]

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Mario Balotelli asked to leave the Trafford Centre in Manchester

March 9, 2012

Staff have confirmed that Footballer Mario Balotelli was asked to leave Trafford Centre after refusing to pull down the hood of his top. Manchester City’s Italian striker was approached by security staff on Monday and told he would be ejected if he did not remove his hood. Balotelli, 21, who was out shopping with a [...]

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Liverpool City Council Set £50m spending cuts

March 9, 2012

The budget details were the result of a joint working party between the ruling Labour group and the Liberal Party. Liberal group leader Councillor Steve Radford said that he hoped it marked the start of a new way of working. The council’s cabinet had been warned the city’s financial position could worsen from 2013 if [...]

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Marking Japan Quake Anniversary in Edinburgh

March 9, 2012

The screening of The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom will form part of a fundraising event at Edinburgh University on Saturday organised by The Day after the Tsunami Committee. Thousands of people were killed by the earthquake and tsunami, which also damaged property, land, roads and set off the world’s worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl [...]

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Tuck of Sheffield Sharks wants revenge

March 9, 2012

SHEFFIELD Sharks centre Mike Tuck is looking forward to meeting the Mersey Tigers tomorrow night at the EIS (7.30pm). Tuck has been in great form since taking over the position after Justin Dobbins left the club last month. However, despite a good personal performance, Tuck was part of the Sharks team that lost 79-71 to [...]

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Glasgow Rangers need investors and quick

March 9, 2012

Administrators have been brought in to try and solve the Glasgow-based side’s financial woes, with a number of players facing redundancy to cut costs. Rangers, the Ibrox giants have released a statement saying that a quick sale of the club is required, or they may not be able to complete the season’s fixture list. However, [...]

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Birmingham City sign secret deal with HSBC

March 9, 2012

According to BirminghamMail.net. Birmingham City might end up in the hands of HSBC after offering up the club’s entire assets,future TV cash, and gate receipts – to guarantee loan payments. It seems in an agreement made last october following a companies house document seen by the Birmingham Mail.Peter Knowles, football finance expert said it signals [...]

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Culverhay School is preferred choice in Bath.

March 9, 2012

According to the website http://www.thisibath.co.uk. After announching plans to convert it to an academy the Culverhay school bath has trippled the number of children that put it down as their first choice. Culverhay will open under a new name as a Cabot Learning Federation Academy after the summer holidays and the principal David Carter said [...]

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