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Making tax digital (part 2)
In my last article I covered the basics of Making Tax Digital (‘MTD’) and how it will impact those of you that are planning on going self-employed on release. MTD is fundamentally about keeping proper accounting records so that an individual pays the correct amount of tax.
Eid al Fitr
Eid al Fitr is one of the most cherished celebrations in the Islamic faith, marking the end of Ramadan. Ramadan itself is a month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection, where Muslims strive to deepen their connection with God and cultivate qualities like patience, gratitude, and compassion. The fast lasts from dawn to sunset each day, and it is more than just abstaining from food, drink, or marital relations; it is a time of spiritual discipline, kindness, and generosity.
Moving to an open prison with the Temporary Presumptive Recategorisation Scheme
When you’re coming up to the end of your sentence, there are various ways you can bridge the gap between prison and life outside. Coming out on a tag, formally called Home Detention Curfew (HDC) is one option, but open prisons are another way to make the transition to life outside prison a bit easier. There are 15 open prisons across England and Wales, 13 for men and 2 for women. There are several ways prisoners can be considered for a move to an open prison.
New digital services transforming your learning and work journey
From April, prisons across England will introduce innovative digital services designed to support prisoners’ learning and work journeys from the first day of your sentence until release. These services will make sure you have the tailored support you need to work towards employment on release. Learning and Work Progress service The new Learning and Work Progress service will record all your education and work history in one place.
Prisons overcrowding crisis
When elected last July, prisons were at the top of the new government’s priorities. At his first press conference as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer was upfront in acknowledging that ‘we have too many people in prison’. From later reports, we now also know that prisons were high on then Chief of Staff Sue Gray’s list of potential disaster areas, and for good reason. In August and September 2024, population figures hit record highs for three weeks in a row.
Inside Drink & Drugs News
Drink and Drugs News (DDN) is the monthly magazine for those working with drug and alcohol clients, including in prisons. In a regular bi-monthly column, editor Claire Brown looks at what’s been happening lately in the substance use field The road to getting help for a mental health problem can seem long and lonely.
Eid al Fitr
The Islamic festival of Eid al Fitr, which falls this year on the evening of Tuesday April 9, marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, sacrifice, and self-denial. For 30 days, Muslims who are in good health are expected to avoid all food, drink, and marital relations between the hours of dawn and sunset. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is a key principle of Islam, otherwise known as the Five Pillars.
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