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Paperless Self-Assessment Proposed
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to make the online self-assessment (SA) service “a more complete end-to-end digital experience”. In 2011/12, 7.65 million SA returns were submitted online but 75 per cent of communications with those customers were made by print-and-post. Under the plans, the SA online service…
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Germany-Lauf an der Pegnitz: Floor-covering work tender
Germany-Lauf an der Pegnitz: Floor-covering work tender Official EU reference: 394455-2013 Published on: 22/11/2013 Deadline date:17/12/2013 Name of the buying organisation: LANDRATSAMT NÜRNBERGER LAND Summary of the contract CPV: 45432130. Floor-covering work. Full contract details Contract notice Works Directive 2004/18/EC Section I: Contracting authority I.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s) Landratsamt…
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Spain-Arroyomolinos: Laying work of flexible floor coverings tender
Spain-Arroyomolinos: Laying work of flexible floor coverings tender Official EU reference: 399572-2013 Published on: 27/11/2013 Deadline date:07/01/2014 Name of the buying organisation: AYUNTAMIENTO DE ARROYOMOLINOS Summary of the contract CPV: 45432111, 45432112, 45450000, 45430000, 45233330, 45233340. Laying work of flexible floor coverings. Laying of paving. Other building completion work. Floor and…
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Caernarfon: floor laying tender
United Kingdom – Caernarfon: floor laying tender Official EU reference: 397155-201 Published on: 26/11/2013 Deadline date:17/01/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried out: Gwynedd Name of the buying organisation: GWYNEDD COUNCIL Summary of the contract Gwynedd Council Planned Maintenance Framework Agreement. Gwynedd Council wishes to set up a Framework Agreement…
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Index of Services, September 2013
Statistical bulletin: Index of Services, September 2013 Released: 27 November 2013 Download PDF Contents Index of Services, September 2013 Key information Economic background GDP Impact and Components Component analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Index of Services, September 2013 The Index of Services increased by 0.7% in Q3 2013 compared with Q2 2013. This…
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Floorwise set to turn flooring retailers pink in industry first
Retailers across the country will be turning pink as Floorwise has launched its Floorwise Aware underlay, the firs carpet underlay to support the work of leading charity Breast Cancer Care. Under the motto ‘comfort that cares’, every roll of Floorwise Aware underlay sold will see a donation made to Breast…
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European SMEs On Course For Recovery
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (EU) appear to have turned an economic corner in 2013, according to a report from the European Commission (EC). The EC’s annual report on the 20 million SMEs within the EU covers the period 2012/13. Its key findings are that total…
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Crowdfunding Guidance For Small Firms
Guidance about how small firms and start-ups can access finance through crowdfunding has been published as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which ran from 18-24 November. Crowdfunding involves people pooling their money, usually via an online platform, to invest in an initiative or idea being run by others. Crowdfunding for…
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NSCC and Barclaycard Launch New Partnership
The National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC) was delighted to launch a new partnership with Barclaycard at the NSCC Annual Lunch on 20 November 2013 designed to support Specialist Contractors to grow and manage their cashflow. Barclaycard is part of Barclays Bank PLC, the UK’s No. 1 payment acceptance provider*, and…
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New adhesives designed for working with wood flooring
As part of the new range of Laybond adhesives, Bostik offers two products specifically designed for working with wood flooring. Bostik Laybond Wood Bond is a heavy duty rigid adhesive for surface bonding wood flooring. It is a filled solution of synthetic polymer resins in a blend of solvents which…
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The damp proof bucket – Sika
Sika has added a 20kg bucket size for its popular Damp-proofing Slurry – a high quality, thin layer waterproof slurry coating that can be applied quickly and easily. Especially useful for the busy builder, Sika’s Damp-proofing Slurry comes ready to use and can simply be brushed on, providing a water…
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Business Enterprise Research and Development, 2012
Statistical bulletin: Business Enterprise Research and Development, 2012 Released: 22 November 2013 Download PDF Contents Key points Overview User engagement R&D expenditure R&D expenditure by product group Civil and Defence R&D expenditure, by broad product group R&D expenditure by industry Employment in R&D performed in UK businesses Country and regional breakdown of R&D…
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House Price Index, September 2013
Statistical bulletin: House Price Index, September 2013 Released: 12 November 2013 – Download PDF Contents Key findings About this statistical bulletin House Price Index UK summary House Price Index by country House Price Index by region Average house prices in countries and regions House Price Index by type of buyer House Price Index…
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Consumer Price Inflation, October 2013
Statistical bulletin: Consumer Price Inflation, October 2013 Released: 12 November 2013 Download PDF Contents Key points A brief description of Consumer Price Inflation Consumer Prices Index (CPI) Consumer Prices Index (CPI): What are the main movements? CPIH Retail Prices Index (RPI) and RPIJ Guide to Data Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points The…
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Jobs Potential For Independent Scotland
A ‘yes’ vote in next year’s referendum on independence will lead to greater long-term economic security, growth and job opportunities for Scotland, the First Minister Alex Salmond has claimed. Setting out the economic policy options for an independent Scotland, Mr Salmond said that the current Westminster-run system had ‘stifled’ the…
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Employee Ownership Model Making Progress
A review of the progress that has been made in promoting and expanding employee ownership of UK businesses has said that “significant progress has been made” this year. Graeme Nuttall’s review of employee ownership in Britain was published in July 2012. The Nuttall Review recommended that Government build upon efforts…
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COBA Matting Moves Plan.a Manufacture In-House
COBA Europe has recently moved manufacture of its Plan.a aluminium entrance matting to its own facility in the UK. This exciting move brings a multitude of benefits to customers. The Plan.a system, which is custom made-to-order to individual specifications, can now be produced to COBA’s own high quality standards, and…
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Strong demand for commercial vehicles sourced from fleets
According to new data from vehicle remarketing expert, British Car Auctions (BCA), the combined effects of limited supply and increased demand from businesses starting to feel more confident about the economy has continued to push up commercial vehicle values. In particular, the attraction of quality vans coming into the market…
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European SMEs Still Struggling To Get Finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the European Union (EU) are still struggling to secure the financing they need, according to a survey carried out by the European Commission (EC) and the European Central Bank (ECB). The joint EU-ECB Access to Finance survey spoke to 15,000 SMEs across 37 countries…
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Easy Performance – Bladerunner rubber flooring
Jaymart’s renowned Bladerunner recycled rubber gymnasium and sports flooring was the product selected by easyGym for their new flagship gymnasium on Oxford Street. easyGym were looking for a fit for purpose solution that was also aesthetically pleasing and could be in keeping with their brand colours. Jaymart delivered a black/orange…
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UK Trade, September 2013
Statistical bulletin: UK Trade, September 2013 Released: 08 November 2013 Download PDF Contents Key Points Key Figures Summary Longer Term Perspective Value of UK Trade in Goods Trade in Goods – EU Analysis Trade in Goods – Non-EU Analysis Trade in Goods – One Month Geographical Analysis Trade in Goods – Quarterly Geographical…
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Index of Production, September 2013
Statistical bulletin: Index of Production, September 2013 Released: 06 November 2013 Download PDF Contents Key points Key figures Economic context GDP Impact and Components Production and sectors supplementary analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Key points Users are reminded that all figures contained within this release are seasonally adjusted estimates. Production output rose by…
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The future of Life Balance from Vorwerk
As a pioneer of floor covering suitable for allergy sufferers, Vorwerk has announced an update to its product branding with the introduction of the new ‘Life Balance’ seal. This seal stands for an approach towards environmentally aware and health-conscious manners and has been developed in co-operation with leading German testing…
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Santiago ITEC Concept flooring impresses all at Ford House
Some 200m2 of Concept Wood Santiago flooring from Itec Contract Flooring has been installed throughout the bedrooms and corridors of Ford House Care Home, transforming the interior into a bright and welcoming space with a stylish, realistic wood look that is durable and easily maintained. When it came to the…
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Laying solid foundations for a stable business
The statement rings true “good foundations provide stability.” It is a well-known fact that good foundations are vital in the construction industry; and they are of equal importance to businesses in the flooring industry. Providing the right training for employees can be extremely beneficial, not just in the short term…
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