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Duty to correct: A compliance boost with consequences
The government’s plans to modernise the way tax errors are corrected are intended to require taxpayers to put mistakes right more quickly and provide HMRC with stronger tools to improve compliance. Few would argue with that objective. A tax system works better when errors are identified and corrected promptly, giving certainty to both taxpayers and the Exchequer.
Has the time come to change the UK tax year?
HMRC’s recent consultation on changing the assessment period for offshore interest has generated renewed interest in the idea of moving the UK tax year from 5 April to 31 December. Readers may remember that the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) published a report in 2021, The UK tax year end date: exploring the potential for change, which looked at the pros and cons of changing the tax year.
‘Rhode Island is not a dumping ground’: Construction firm charged with illegally dumping contaminated fill at Route 6/10 site
18, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha P’22 charged Barletta Heavy Division, a Massachusetts-based construction firm responsible for the Route 6/10 Interchange project, and Dennis Ferreira, a former Barletta senior employee, with four counts each surrounding the alleged illegal disposal of solid waste at multiple sites in Providence.Attorney’s Office and the (Rhode Island) Attorney General’s Office went after this case and made a big deal out of it,” said Margaret Curran, senior...
Effect of a Personalized Diet to Reduce Postprandial Glycemic Response vs a Low-fat Diet on Weight Loss in Adults With Abnormal Glucose Metabolism and Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Nutrition, Obesity, Exercise | JAMA Network Open | JAMA Network
Key Points Question What is the effect of a precision nutrition intervention aimed to reduce the postprandial glycemic response to foods on weight loss in adults with abnormal glucose metabolism and obesity compared with a low-fat diet?
CWU calls for "more dynamic" race as union nominates Long-Bailey and Rayner
The Communication Workers’ Union has called for “more dynamic” leadership campaigns while nominating Rebecca Long-Bailey and Angela Rayner for the leader and deputy leader roles. The left-wing affiliated trade union made the choice to back the pair in a vote taken by 500 delegates at a special conference held in Bristol today.
Starmer backs full voting rights for EU nationals living in UK
Labour leadership candidate Keir Starmer has revealed his support for the policy of awarding full voting rights – including in general elections – to EU nationals living in the UK.
Which Labour leadership candidates have unions and affiliates backed?
Labour’s leadership and deputy leadership candidates are currently competing to secure nominations from party-affiliated trade unions and organisations, as well as local parties. To secure a place on the ballot, each hopeful needs nominations from either 5% of local parties – a total of 33 – or three affiliates, including two trade unions, comprising 5% of Labour’s affiliate membership. Affiliates have different ways of establishing which candidate they are supporting.
Mastercard and Bank of America Announce Deidre Mathis, Founder of Wanderstay as the Third Annual Grow Your Biz Winner
Wanderstay takes their business to the next level with a $25,000 grand prize and industry-expert consultation PURCHASE, NY – November 18, 2019 – Mastercard and Bank of America announced Deidre Mathis, Founder of Wanderstay as the winner of the third annual Grow Your Biz Contest, which called on small business owners across the country to pitch their business plans for the chance to win $25,000 and individual coaching from industry experts on how to take their business to the next level.
Douugh launches “Savings Jars” Service and Expands Access to Mastercard Debit Card in the U.S.
Fintech expands access to its AI banking wellness app set to help Americans save through Mastercard Debit Card NEW YORK — September 19, 2019 — Disruptive consumer fintech company, Douugh, is expanding the rollout of its ‘Freemium’ subscription product, a smart bank account with a Mastercard debit card, to its growing U.S waitlist, with the launch of its ‘Savings Jars’ feature, which is designed to help Douugh users to visualize and track individual savings goals.
Mastercard and Bank of America Launch Third Annual Grow Your Biz Contest
The national pitch competition provides four finalists with the opportunity to receive industry-expert consultation and $25,000 PURCHASE, NY – September 16, 2019 – Seventy percent of mentored small businesses survive past the five-year mark—nearly twice the rate of non-mentored businesses [1].
New Global Partnership Between NYC & Company and Mastercard Will Enable People to Experience All That is Priceless About New York City
New Alliance Comes as New York City’s Official Tourism Organization Announces Ninth Consecutive Year of Tourism Growth with a Record 65.2 Million Visitors Welcomed in 2018 New York City (January 16, 2019) — New York City is one of the most visited cities in the world, delivering unrivaled experiences and events across culinary, theatre, music, sports, arts and more.
Mastercard Partners With University Fancards to Give Fans the Power to Purchase with Passion
Mastercard is the exclusive network for Fancards: Prepaid Gift and Reloadable Cards made for fans PURCHASE, NY – November 29, 2018 – University Fancards partners with Mastercard as the exclusive network for the nation’s only provider of collegiately-branded prepaid reloadable cards and gift cards. Together, Mastercard and University Fancards are fueling fandom with the only gift card and payment solution that shows off team pride with every purchase.
Mastercard & Bank of America Support Small Business Growth with Launch of Second Annual “Grow Your Biz Contest”
PURCHASE, NY – September 5, 2018 – Sixty percent of small businesses nationwide are planning to grow their businesses over the next five years*.
Mastercard Joins Refinery29 as the Official Payment Technology Partner of 29Rooms, The Celebrated Immersive Installation
PURCHASE, NY – June 21, 2018 – Mastercard will partner with Refinery29 to bring a new element to the interactive festival of style, culture, and creativity, as the 29Rooms official payment technology partner. This year, cardholders will have the opportunity to experience 29Rooms with exclusive access, new payment technology and Priceless experiences along the way.
The Vacation Inspiration for a Priceless Summer
With nothing but a forecast of summer ahead, you would think it would be easy to jump into vacation mode. But sometimes we don’t know how to take that first leap. With so many options to choose from and limited vacation time, how do you make the most of your holiday and plan the perfect OOO escape? This summer, American Airlines and Mastercard help you go the extra mile and create lasting memories doing what you love most with the launch of the #MilesMakeMemories campaign.
Embrace the Season of Giving Even If It's Last Minute
‘Tis the season to be jolly and not get caught up in the holiday folly. No matter how hard you try, the dinner parties, food drives and holiday baking, can get the best of you and push shopping to the bottom of your to-do list. Listen, it’s okay if you don’t have enough time to make your list and check it twice, we all need a holiday boost to get through the chaos of holiday shopping and focus on the joy of giving – even if it’s last minute.
It’s the Most Digital Time of the Year: Four Ways to Shop and Save This Holiday Season
The holiday season has finally arrived, along with the chaos and commotion of shopping for all of your loved ones. Here are the must-know digital tips that will make you the perfect gift giver, put money back in your wallet, pay your bills in a snap and help you skip the checkout lines, all the while giving you quality time back with family and friends. Dash Through the Holidays With Masterpass Caught up in the holiday rush and still looking for ways to check off your holiday list?
Masterpass® Decks the Halls with Deals and Offers This Holiday Season
Shopped out from Black Friday, Cyber Monday AND Giving Tuesday? But still haven’t checked everything off your holiday list? Do not fear, your holiday helper Masterpass is here! Masterpass, Mastercard’s digital payment service, can help relieve your holiday stress—and maybe even add extra cheer—with secure, seamless shopping and a number of special deals.
MasterCard Takes Action and Makes Change on International Women’s Day
Did you know according to the World Bank, only 47% of women worldwide have access to formal financial services? This is one of the biggest challenges women face in economic empowerment. Today, in honor of International Women’s Day, there is a global effort to take a deeper look into women’s equality issues as well as their social, economic, cultural and political achievements. Here are some of the ways MasterCard is demonstrating a commitment to gender equality and economic empowerment for women.
Are You a Savvy Digital Shopper?
Getting the best deal today is about a lot more than clipping a coupon and walking into a store… and that’s a good thing. Thanks to the phone in your pocket, you have endless opportunities to get the right product at the right price – quickly, securely and hassle-free. As we head into the world’s biggest mobile event, Mobile World Congress, we thought we’d pass along 6 mobile shopping trends and tips you should tap into, wherever you are.
New York City Masters of Code: A Family Affair
“What’s a hackathon?” my 14-year-old sister texted me after I asked if she wanted to come with me to the New York City Masters of Code hackathon.
Cameron could use Fixed Term Parliaments Act to cling to power
Labour are seeking advice to formulate a plan to remove David Cameron from office if he attempts to cling on without a majority in May. There are concerns that if the election result sees Labour as the second largest party, but able to command a majority with the informal support of other parties, Cameron will claim that he has not lost the election. The Tory leader could then stay on as Prime Minister until an opposition can ‘prove’ they have the support of a majority of MPs in a Commons vote.
If the SNP want their MPs to support the bedroom tax, they want a deal with the Tories
If Labour is elected in May, we’ll abolish the bedroom tax. You can’t have a clearer pledge than that. But this weekend we’ve seen that, for the SNP, the bedroom tax is about politics, not principles. Yesterday, the inner workings of the SNP party machine were exposed, when a potential SNP candidate said he was rejected by the party because he said he would not support the bedroom tax if the party leadership told him to.
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