Suspected illicit tobacco factory dismantled

Published date 2015-03-27 11:59
A tobacco-processing machine, believed to be capable of producing more than £700,000 of illicit tobacco a day, has been seized in Derbyshire after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

HMRC scores hat trick of avoidance wins

Published date 2015-03-27 12:59
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has secured three tribunal wins against tax avoidance schemes, protecting over £260 million in tax.

Center Parcs gets seal of approval from parents at the Tommy’s Awards

Published date 2015-03-27 13:59
Parents have crowned Center Parcs Best UK Holiday Provider at the Tommy’s Awards.

Preston suspected illegal tobacco factory found

Published date 2015-03-27 13:59
More than 412 kilos of raw tobacco has been seized and a suspected illicit tobacco factory dismantled near Preston by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

elephant communications makes senior appointment

Published date 2015-03-27 13:59
City PR heavyweight Sophia Harrison has joined the leadership team at elephant communications as Client Director after an 18-year career in the City.

​Edinburgh man sentenced for VAT fraud

Published date 2015-03-27 13:59
A company director, who admitted falsifying business records to steal almost £230,000 in VAT refunds, has been electronically tagged for eight months and ordered to pay £100,000 in compensation after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Countdown to Euston line closure this Easter

Published date 2015-03-27 15:59
​Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, a section of the West Coast main line – the stretch of railway that runs into and out of London Euston – will be closed.

Former Nottingham Post business editor is first to use eye test facilities at new Vision Express HQ

Published date 2015-03-27 16:59
​Former Nottingham Post business editor, Richard Tresidder, was the first person to undergo an eye test at Vision Express’ onsite store at its new Ruddington Fields headquarters.

​Electrospinning – using 19th century technology to aid modern drug discovery

Published date 2015-03-27 17:59
But how does a 19th century technology fit into modern drug discovery?

PAINTING THE TOWN RED FOR MAGNA CARTA 800 IN LINCOLN!

Published date 2015-03-27 18:59
• Virgin Trains East Coast to run extra direct London-Lincoln trains for key Magna Carta 800 events
• Train operator to sponsor ‘Railway Red Baron’ sculpture on city-wide tourist trail
• Faster journeys and more direct London services also promised for Lincolnshire’s capital city