Business News Archive
August 2007

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Green energy excellence to be rewarded

The Scottish Government's first Saltire Prize for innovation in industry will reward the best efforts to develop cutting edge renewable energy technology, it was announced today. more:

Taxing Taxi Journeys from Work

COMPANIES, and employees, could be forced to pay out thousands of pounds in tax and national insurance on cab journeys to and from work, as a result of a clampdown by HM Revenue & Customs. more:

Increasing Statutory Holiday Entitlement

From 1 October 2007, the statutory minimum annual holiday entitlement will rise from 4 weeks (20 days for those working a 5 day week) to 4.8 weeks (24 days). more: