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THEY have long borne a heavy tax burden in Spain, but a new directive that comes into effect next year may leave autonomos (freelancers) smiling. The
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told how the new Government is seeking to build up a fast track system for asylum claims
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Each week on The Jacksonville Buzz, our host, Chris Budihas, sits down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss whats buzzing in the Bold City. Today, Chris talks with Dwayne Sorrell of Chef Ds Touch of Flavor. Short company description: Shops, prepares, present its customers an in home three course dining experience. What Is Your Why (Why Are You In Business)?: To be self employed. Also, to give couples or small parties a pleasurable experience for that special occasion. How did you get started in your field or work?: []
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Zonke Dikana is allegedly owing the South African Revenue Authority R18 million. The star’s team has already negotiated a payment plan to clear the debt.
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More than 60,000 of the unfair fines were never rescinded, new figures show
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The Government has been asked repeatedly to define the term ‘working people’ in a bid to establish which taxes Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike next Wednesday.
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A Nova Scotia excavation company has been fined $80,000 after a worker died when scaffolding collapsed on one of its job sites.