Category Archives: News

Ten top tips for international students moving to study in the UK

This week Felicity West from UK Work Study takes us through some of her top tips for international students coming to study in the UK… 1. Plan your arrival in the UK So your flight is booked and you know … Continue reading

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Unprecedented number of entries in our Wacky Package competition

The winner of our latest competition is announced… It’s been another busy week on the @dhlservicepoint Twitter stream and you’ve certainly kept us on our toes with your brilliant entries. This week we asked you what the weirdest package you’ve … Continue reading

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Swim, walk, run for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity

Rainbow Trust is a charity that makes a real difference to families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness. We’re encouraging everyone from DHL staff to DHL customers to get involved… Continue reading

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Pensions struggle for SMEs

A recent survey conducted by the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA), has revealed that most defined contribution pension schemes run by smaller firms are attracting combined employer and employee contributions of less than 8% of earnings. There is also little … Continue reading

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New Enterprise Allowance: 40,000 start-ups in two years

Earlier this month the Prime Minister, David Cameron, announced the government’s plans to expand its New Enterprise Allowance scheme which assists those out of work who wish to set up their own business. The initiative will be rolled out nationwide … Continue reading

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Tax self-assessment deadline looms

Last month on Christmas Day, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) around 850 people filed their online tax return despite the deadline for submission not being until 31 January 2011. Super organised or sad?  You decide.  Either way the … Continue reading

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VAT – pinch and a punch…

Like it or not, this month’s VAT increase from 17.5% to 20% has happened and we are all feeling the pinch: none more so than SMEs. According to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), more than 70% … Continue reading

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Tax tips

Are you running your business in the most tax efficient way? While it is important to keep the taxman happy, it is also important to ensure your tax affairs – both business and personal – are managed so as to … Continue reading

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No move on interest rates

We can all breathe a sigh of relief for now as the Bank of England once again announced last week to keep interest rates at 0.5% for the 19th month in a row. While savers will not be best pleased, … Continue reading

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New business?

Thinking of going freelance and setting up your own business? No doubt the products, services, company name and even branding are sorted.  But what about the all important legalities such as which business model works best for you? Accounting specialists … Continue reading

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