Oil Companies’ Tax Breaks: Why They Do Not Translate To Happy Oil & Gas Workers North Sea oil producers have much to celebrate, following a cut in taxes worth £1.3 billion. As a response to industry pleas and the plunge in crude prices, UK chancellor George Osborne completely rolled back a tax hike he imposed […]
Does The Taxman Have Your Summer Spending Money? It’s nearly time for your annual summer holiday, and although you’re excited, you may want a little extra cash in your back pocket to ensure you have a great time. If your employer pays your tax (PAYE) then you probably don’t realise that you could be owed […]
What It’s Like To Be A Junior Marine Engineer The role of a Junior Marine Engineer onboard a ship is quite a hands-on position, where he/she is expected to monitor the engine room. Not alone, however, there would be a second or third engineer to accompany. If you’re looking into the idea of uprooting and […]
Claim Your Tax Return Before Leaving The UK If you’re a student who has finished your studies, have been working in the last few months and are planning to leave the UK, then you should be hurrying up the tax man. It doesn’t make sense to up route and leave behind a tax rebate that […]
London Life: A Guide for Those on Working Holiday Visas A Working Holiday Visa, which is now called the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa, allows Aussies and Kiwis to visit the UK and then work at the same time. So not only do you get to travel, but also earn money and a new set […]
The Negative Implications on Your Finances Filing of tax return for the tax year 2013-2014 was due last 31 January 2015. But some 890,000 people still missed the cut off and is now facing an instant fine of £100. This means, HMRC has already earned £89 million. Depending on whether or not late tax returns […]
What the New Immigration Laws Mean To Foreign Entrepreneurs Starting a company in the UK is easy even for foreigners. The economy is strong and thriving, and it needs a small business to continue to grow. If it is provided by a foreigner, then it’ll be more than welcome. Moreover, business grants and funding are […]
Guide For Kiwi Skilled Workers When Moving to London Every year thousands of Kiwis move to London, whether to study, work or relocate permanently. For whatever reason that you want to do the same, rest assured, you will have good company. Of course, if your intention is to use to your advantage your skills as […]
UK Companies Best for Seafarers Working as a seafarer in the UK has its perks, especially where safety and welfare are concerned. The existence of a registered charity, the Seafarers UK, for instance, helps ensure that the lives of seafarers and their families are improved. More importantly, there are plenty of UK companies where seafarers […]
Guide for International Students When Looking for Part-Time Jobs Most foreign students not only come to the UK to get the best education, but also to earn money. The good news is finding part-time jobs is easier, what with the many groups and organisations that specialise in job placement of international students. Like most places […]