Archive for February 16th, 2012

Eric Pickles: New local pay guidance to help tackle tax avoidance

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Government rules to open up Town Hall pay practices and senior salaries to public scrutiny now include measures to root out any inappropriate tax avoidance arrangements, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced. (continues…)

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16 February 2012: ESMA extends comment deadline on materiality consultation paper

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has extended the comment period to consultation paper Considerations of materiality in financial reporting.

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16 February 2012: IFRS Foundation conference in Europe announced

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The IFRS Foundation announced the dates for its conference in Europe, which will be held in Frankfurt, Germany on 27 and 28 June 2012.

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SMEs squeezed out by main contractors

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Smaller construction firms have said they are struggling to compete with main contractors

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Old Vinyl Factory development gets nod

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Development Securities and Cathedral Group joint venture’s £250m scheme to include 132 apartments

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