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Meeting Richard E. Grant

Meeting Richard E. Grant

One evening, in Cape Town, I stepped into the living room of a friend of mine, a very talented film director. It was, I think, a summer’s evening and the other guests had already arrived.

UK Immigration Cap – What Does this Mean for Australians & New Zealanders?

UK Immigration Cap – What Does this Mean for Australians & New Zealanders?

The new UK government rolled out the first of its changes aimed at limiting the amount of non-EU workers travelling to the UK for work and . A temporary cap limiting the number of non-EU workers coming into the UK, will come into effect between now and April 2011. The mechanisms designed by the new UK [...]

10 Tips For Choosing an Umbrella Company

10 Tips For Choosing an Umbrella Company

Over the last few years the use of Umbrella Companies has become more popular within the contracting market. Umbrella Companies are popular because they take the hassle out of tax and administration responsibilities. You simply register online with your chosen Umbrella service provider. To complete your registration you will need to send in a copy [...]

UK Emergency Budget: How Will It Affect Your Business?

UK Emergency Budget: How Will It Affect Your Business?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Budget to Parliament on the 22nd of June 2010 – a budget which brought spending cuts and tax rises, which according to the Chancellor are necessary in order to deal with the “economic inheritance” the new government faces and help to speed up economic recovery for the UK. [...]

UK Immigration Cap – What Does this Mean for Australians & New Zealanders?

UK Immigration Cap – What Does this Mean for Australians & New Zealanders?

11 August 2010

The new UK government rolled out the first of its changes aimed at limiting the amount of non-EU workers travelling to the UK for work and . A temporary cap limiting the number of non-EU workers coming into the UK, will come into effect between now and April 2011. The mechanisms designed by the new UK [...]

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10 Tips For Choosing an Umbrella Company

10 Tips For Choosing an Umbrella Company

05 August 2010

Over the last few years the use of Umbrella Companies has become more popular within the contracting market. Umbrella Companies are popular because they take the hassle out of tax and administration responsibilities. You simply register online with your chosen Umbrella service provider. To complete your registration you will need to send in a copy [...]

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UK Emergency Budget: How Will It Affect Your Business?

UK Emergency Budget: How Will It Affect Your Business?

04 August 2010

The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Budget to Parliament on the 22nd of June 2010 – a budget which brought spending cuts and tax rises, which according to the Chancellor are necessary in order to deal with the “economic inheritance” the new government faces and help to speed up economic recovery for the UK. [...]

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The Pankina Victory: What Does It Mean to You?

The Pankina Victory: What Does It Mean to You?

04 August 2010

If your application for further leave to remain was recently refused or if you have been refused on grounds of maintenance only, a recent court ruling could make it possible for the decision in your case to be overturned!

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Spousal or Partner Visa Applicants to Pass English Language Test

Spousal or Partner Visa Applicants to Pass English Language Test

04 August 2010

On the 26th July 2010 the UKBA announced that effective 29 November 2010, all non-EU nationals applying for spousal or partner visas would need to meet certain English language requirements.

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London’s Swinging 60s Films

London’s Swinging 60s Films

04 August 2010

The 60s – a period of optimism, hedonism, and cultural revolution as expressed in the fashion, culture and – of course – great cinema of the time.

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8 Tax Implications For Foreigners Wanting To Invest In South African Property

8 Tax Implications For Foreigners Wanting To Invest In South African Property

28 July 2010

South Africa: Could it be home to your second home? If you visited South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and fell in love with the country, you’re not alone! Through all the footage, photographs, blogs and articles during and after the sporting event, the world has had a glimpse of the natural beauty of [...]

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BEEN THERE, DONE THAT: Tips & advice from people who have lived and worked in London

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT: Tips & advice from people who have lived and worked in London

26 May 2010

If you’ve considered uprooting yourself and living and working in London, perhaps this will be the year you finally take the plunge…

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5 Great Resources If You’re Planning To Move To London

5 Great Resources If You’re Planning To Move To London

20 July 2010

If London is calling you and you’re at any stage of making the big move, these 5 resources can help you to make the right decisions even before you leave…

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Changes to the Provisional Tax Process: What You Should Know

Changes to the Provisional Tax Process: What You Should Know

28 July 2010

If you are a provisional taxpayer, please note that SARS has introduced a few changes in the way in which you will fill out your IRP6. These changes came into effect on the 28th of June 2010.

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Latest Currency News

Latest Currency News

31 August 2010

The 1st Contact Forex reviews cover the movements between the New Zealand Dollar, Australian Dollar and South African Rand in relation to the British Pound.

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Meeting Richard E. Grant

Meeting Richard E. Grant

24 August 2010

One evening, in Cape Town, I stepped into the living room of a friend of mine, a very talented film director. It was, I think, a summer’s evening and the other guests had already arrived.

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Wines from a Cool Climate

Wines from a Cool Climate

05 August 2010

Have you ever wondered why New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blancs are so highly rated?  If you have, you probably imagine, as I did at first, that the best wines are produced in the Mediterranean climates which is to say, areas blessed with an abundance of sunshine.  Not so, as I discovered.

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London After Dark

London After Dark

05 August 2010

If you enjoy being scared witless (and who doesn’t?) then go and see the theatrical production Ghost Stories now on at the Duke of York’s, St Martins Lane, Covent Garden.  It’s on till 7th September.  

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Food in Film

Food in Film

05 August 2010

Babette’s Feast is perhaps the most memorable film yet made with food as its central theme.  It also won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film after its release in 1987. 

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