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Accounting News - July 2011 Europe set to streamline patent rules UK businesses are set to save millions of pounds a year as a single European patent came a step closer following agreements by ministers at a meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Luxembourg. more Businesss owners, employees and the public are being urged to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations. more ‘E-traders’ included in new tax crackdown New campaigns targeting VAT defaulters, private tutors and e-marketplaces will be launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over the next year. more China tax agreement set to boost trade A new double taxation agreement between the UK and the People’s Republic of China is set to encourage more cross-border trade between the two countries. more UK lobbies over European maternity leave proposals The UK has reinforced its opposition to proposals by MEPs to introduce 20 weeks of maternity leave on full pay. more Advice on offer as Rugby World Cup kicks off The Government has issued advice to employers on maintaining productivity and keeping staff engaged during the Rugby World Cup later this year. more
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