Construction boom expected to fall after Olympics

31 January 2012

Builders and contractors could find the boom in construction slows significantly after the Olympic Games this year. Read More >

HMRC cracks down on cash in hand

30 January 2012

Those paying self employed tax have been warned not to accept cash payments in order to avoid VAT. Read More >

Small construction firms hit by VAT hike

12 January 2012

More than one in five small building firms, including many CIS card holders, has had to cut jobs as a result of the increase in VAT. Read More >

Scrap metal sellers 'may soon need to register'

05 January 2012

The government is considering a move that will see plumbers, electricians and other contractor services providers who want to sell scrap metal required to register on a cashless system. Read More >

Have you completed your 2010/11 tax return yet?

05 January 2012

The 31st January deadline for filing your 2010/11 self-assessment tax return is approaching fast. Read More >

Small business lending 'has fallen to new low'

04 January 2012

Lending to small businesses including the sole trader has fallen to a new low, according to a poll carried out by one organisation. Read More >

Tradespeople may be replacing older vans

03 January 2012

Tradespeople including CIS card holders in the south of England may be looking into replacing their work vehicles after new rules aimed at cutting pollution came into effect in London. Read More >

UK 'is facing a lost decade' in construction of homes

03 January 2012

CIS card holders may wish to add their voices to a debate about the future of UK housebuilding after comments made by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Read More >