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MPs want tax deduction they deny to everyone else

Now that MPs expense claims are subject to some scrutiny, they find themselves in the position of ordinary mortals, contractors, small businesspeople, and the self employed, dealing with significant expenses, and having to make tax returns to HMRC. Because the tax laws (passed by MPs) are very complex, many MPs are paying accountants to help […]

Microsoft Corporation buys business networking site Yammer

It has been confirmed that Microsoft has bought office social networking site, Yammer, for $1.2bn (£770.6m). The four year old site has around five million users and operates like Facebook for communication purposes within companies. Reports had emerged that the two companies were negotiating a deal, with Microsoft confirming their plans on 26th June 2012. […]