Loan scheme and good character test

[Vegas]

My partner, an EU national, participated in one of the disguised remuneration loan schemes - for a few months in a tax year in 2011. She settled quite quickly once the enquiry started and the matter is now closed. She is now applying for naturalisation in the UK.

Any thoughts on if this...

[NickFitz]

Happy autumnal equinox! The sun crosses the equator at 19:19BST, so here's some reading to pass the time till then

• The Florida Divorcée’s Guide to Murder - ”Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors inspired a triple murder and led to a major First Amendment case. Still, the book

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[willendure]

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...stment-economy

Anyone think this will have any impact for contractors?

[Peoplesoft bloke]

I am being contacted about a Workday (this is what I do these days) role. It's via an agency trying to pimp me to Wipro - who are doing a Workday UK payroll product for a client - they are saying occasional travel to Reading and Warwick - I don't suppose anyone has a clue on who the end client is?...

[Protagoras]

https://the-guardian.livejournal.com/234890317.html?

"Planning documents show impact of Thurrock ‘hyperscale’ unit as UK attempts to ramp up AI capacity"

Now, while I'm in the camp that views AI with considerable scepticism, I really don't understand why one would...

[Protagoras]

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...y-andy-haldane

"Andy Haldane warned that Labour’s growth plans were failing to support parts of the country where voters feel neglected and disenfranchised."

Which leads me to wonder...

[MonkeysUncle]

Hey all
Been a minute
Just got an email from my current Umbrella to say they are going to stop umbrella services and have been purchased by NumberMill.

I have not heard of them before, and doing a search on this site doesnt seem to be anything recent (I think last post was...

[Greenjuicesmoothie]

Hi,

Starting a new contract (outside IR35) next week (22nd Sept) and I looking for recommendations for a business account I can open without too much fuss (If that's possible). I need an account that's reliable, efficient and has free transactions.

Thanks...

[NickFitz]

My Monday has started with a cold; maybe this selection of fine reading matter will help ensure yours is a little more enjoyable

• ‘The forest had gone’: the storm that moved a mountain - Extreme weather in the Alps: ”On a small ledge in the Swiss mountains, 200 people were enjoying a summer

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[woody1]

I've always had petrol ones. Currently got an AL-KO 18" which has been brilliant but is now coming to the end of its life (corroded steel deck).

When I bought it, many years ago, I did consider cordless electrics but they were very pricey for a similar cutting width and decent run...