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Crown calls all decorators to support Can Back

Crown Decorating Centres is calling on all decorators in the UK to get involved in its Can Back scheme and play their part in helping to recycle every paint can sold through the network.   Through the Can Back scheme, which Crown has successfully run since 2013, CDC account holders are able to drop off their […]

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#StopReverseVAT

Build UK’s #StopReverseVAT campaign has reached more than 1.2 million social media users in its first week.  Whilst the Treasury’s position is still to introduce Reverse VAT on 1 March, the campaign is gathering pace and traction with an Early Day Motion being tabled by Kirsten Oswald MP calling for the Government to reconsider the implementation of Reverse VAT. […]

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Pension scams

B&CE Peoples Pension has been working hard to raise awareness around pension scams. Pension scams wreck lives. B&CE Peoples Pension estimate that as much as £14.6 billion may have been defrauded from UK pension savers and their report with the Police Foundation shared the need for greater powers to tackle the growing problem of scammers […]

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National Apprenticeship Week 2021

“Build the Future” is the theme for NAW2021, taking place between 8 and 14 February 2021, aiming to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships help individuals to build the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.   The 14th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will showcase the impact apprenticeships can have on communities, […]

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