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VAT compliance: Navigating the maze and avoiding common pitfalls with expert guidance

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In the ever-evolving landscape of business finance and taxation, Value Added Tax (VAT) stands as one of the most crucial aspects that entrepreneurs and business owners need to grapple with. VAT compliance is not just about adhering to statutory requirements but also ensuring the smooth operation and sustainability of your business. As a VAT consultant with over 25 years of experience, Solve VAT is here to guide you through the complex terrain of VAT compliance, helping you sidestep common pitfalls with expert guidance.

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The history of the car dealership

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The humble car dealership has been around for almost as long as motoring itself. Over the years, the dealership has evolved considerably, both in shape and size, and in quantity, too. Nowadays, dealerships cater to a whole range of niches, in a variety of places up and down the country. You’ll find them here in Hull, but there are also many local dealerships in larger cities like Leeds.

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Risk management and mitigation in quantity surveying

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Risk management is an integral aspect of quantity surveying, a profession that revolves around managing costs, resources, and contracts in construction projects. Effective risk management and mitigation are essential to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget while minimising unexpected disruptions. We’ll explore the critical role of risk management in quantity surveying and delve into strategies for mitigating potential risks.

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Companies commit to the innovative CATCH EDIB Charter

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The CATCH Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (EDIB) Network was officially launched almost a year ago with guest chairs taking on the stewardship. Now under the leadership of its Chair, Nina Stobart of Phillips 66, member companies have endorsed the newly established EDIB Charter and its accompanying guidelines, demonstrating their collective commitment to shaping an industry that is resilient, adaptive, and inclusive.

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The return of fishing brings exciting opportunities for local children in East Yorkshire

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Fishing has returned to Burton Constable Holiday Park. Dedicated staff and 12 volunteers had spent around 60 hours removing a massive growth of lilies from the North Lake. These fishing enthusiasts’ hard work has made fishing at the park possible again for seasoned anglers, and has also sparked the idea to help underprivileged children in East Yorkshire learn to fish. 

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Releasing the fear of travelling alone

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Travelling the world alone can, for many, be a tantalising prospect. But it can also be a daunting one. The very freedom that makes solo travel appealing can also instil an anxiety that can be difficult to shake. But it’s worth it: once you’ve done a little bit of solo travelling, you’ll gain the confidence and mental resilience you need to do more of it. These qualities will lead to personal growth that actually serves you well later in life, too.

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If we can’t imagine the future we want, then we can’t set a course to achieve it

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Town Anywhere Hull will take you on a journey into the future, to imagine and build a thriving ‘Town Anywhere’. The Town Anywhere experience will be a day of creativity, visioning, and sharing. It will be a space to explore what we want the future to be. It will connect us to each other and help us envisage pathways through to the future we want.

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How to make the most of your mobile data

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By 2025, it’s thought that consumer data usage will rise to 98GB per month. In 2016, this figure was less than 2GB. Mobile data is vital to enabling internet access when Wi-Fi isn’t accessible, keeping us connected no matter where we are. But it’s easy to exceed your plan’s allowance, which can come at a costly price. Here, mobile provider spusu, explores how consumers can make the most of their mobile data without going over budget.

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Hull City Council funds social enterprise helping to boost community spaces

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Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a Community Interest Company (CIC) challenging young people to learn vocational construction skills whilst breathing life back into community places, has been granted over £60,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to renovate at least three community spaces in Hull in partnership with Hull City Council.

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