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Over 250,000 extra construction workers required by 2028 to meet demand

The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights the continuing persistent gap between what the UK needs to keep up with demand and the workforce available to meet the challenge. CITB’s Construction Skills Network (CSN) 2024-28 report reveals that: The UK’s construction output: To meet this growth, an equivalent of more than […]

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Pensioners guide to Self Assessment  

What is Self Assessment?  Self Assessment is the process used to declare and pay tax owed on untaxed income.   If you are employed, your employer will deduct tax owed before they pay you – known as PAYE or ‘pay as you earn’.   If you are self-employed, earn additional untaxed income or don’t have an employer […]

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