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Watch Out For Large PAYE Fines For Late Payment!
9 September 2011 - The size of the penalty depends on the number of times you are late – once in a year is free, twice and the penalty is 1% of ALL the PAYE tax your paid in the whole year.
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CE Marking Guidance For Windows And Doorsets Now Being Updated
9 September 2011 - The guide will cover the requirements for initial testing of products and factory production control. It will also show how cascaded or shared test evidence may be used and how to make a CE marking declaration.
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Apprenticeship Week Will Highlight Value Of Vocational Education
6 September 2011 - The first ever Scottish Apprenticeship Week will take place from 5-9 September, aiming to encourage more businesses to take on apprentices. Expanding apprenticeship and vocational learning programmes will boost economic recovery, says Linda McCourt, Proskills Scotland Manager
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Better Off In Britain: Get Your Company On The BBC
1 September 2011 - Do you want great national television exposure for your company on the BBC? Is your company British based but that also out-sources production aboard?
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Training and Accreditation Grants Extended For BWF Members
1 September 2011 - The WITForum has secured an extension to the grants available for BWF members to use to offset costs towards Leadership, Management or Supervisory Training and for certifications and accreditation services.
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New Plan Aims To Stimulate Growth In Self Build Housing
26 August 2011 - Housing Minister Grant Shapps welcomed the plans, which could boost sales of high quality bespoke joinery to what is traditionally a discerning market.
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New TREP Initiative Will Cut Your Wood Waste
26 August 2011 - Managing waste wood can be a challenge for many woodworking businesses. A new online programme will guide you through the relevant legislation, the market for wood waste, and the commerical advantages of managing it effectively.
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Fire Door Inspection Scheme Prepares for Launch
26 August 2011 - Since we made the exciting announcements about our intention to launch, in partnership with the GAI, the new Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) a vast amount has been achieved and we are we are forging ahead for an autumn launch
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Business Insurance Crucial Protection Against Riots Says Towergate Insurance
19 August 2011 - Towergate Insurance has made a call to BWF Member businesses to promptly review their current business insurances and to check sums are adequately insured in light of the riots
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Members Identify Management Skills Needs
17 August 2011 - British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members have identified their most sought after management and supervisory skills in new research from Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board, CITB-ConstructionSkills.
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