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Labour demands families get a receipt for EVERY cash-in-hand job even if it's 'a tenner to cut your hedge'

Ed Balls has been accused of being 'completely out of touch' after he suggested people had a duty to collect receipts from gardeners and cleaners even for the smallest jobs.

The shadow chancellor said he always demanded a written record, even if it w

Started by Phil Voice in Business

19 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 17, 2015

Anyone thinking of increasing hourly rate this year?

i been thinking of increasing hourly charge but i am not sure if it the right time or by how much . i not changed rates for the last couple of years

Started by Roy Parker in Business

73 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jan 12, 2014

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Small firms already paying the living wage

Commenting on Labour recent proposals to give employers that agree to increase wages to the Living Wage £1,000, paid through increased tax receipts, John Allan, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses, said:

“Our members will be sceptical a

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Boyd Nov 13, 2013

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Hourly rate for casual labour?

Hey Folks, just curious to see what the different landscaping / maintenance outfits pay their casual labourers. Just started another new lad today on a casual basis for a few weeks until there is sufficient work to bring him onboard as a proper part-

Started by Andrew @ The Outsidedge

10 Replies · Reply by Claire Brown May 19, 2011

landscapers Wanted

Guys,

I've just placed this advert localy but if anybody here is interested please do contact me. We're based in Banbury, north Oxon.

Landscapers required
The Gardenmakers is looking for a skilled Landscape Team Leader for immediate start. You should

Started by Dave Sewell in Careers

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Garden grabbing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10873333Thank godHere on the fylde coast the majority of the large Victorian gardens have now gone to be replaced with new houses. The the act turning gardens into brownfield sites should never have come about an

Started by Classic Gardens

2 Replies · Reply by GORDON Aug 5, 2010

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ICL Acquires GreenBest, Strengthening Leadership in Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture Markets

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ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture…

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labour (6)

Labour demands families get a receipt for EVERY cash-in-hand job even if it's 'a tenner to cut your hedge'

Anyone thinking of increasing hourly rate this year?

Small firms already paying the living wage

Hourly rate for casual labour?

landscapers Wanted

Garden grabbing

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Hot Discussions

What is average cost for mowing a garden?

How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

Note: this page contains paid content.

Leading contributors

Featured Discussions

The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

Spring Matters - Wild Birds

Business van funding - The options

Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

World Mental Health Day

Pleached trees - London garden - rules

Directory of landscape/gardening/maintenance based software apps

Employing staff, employed or self employed which is best ?

Note: this page contains paid content.

Trade green waste centres

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Blogs

ICL Acquires GreenBest, Strengthening Leadership in Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture Markets

GroundsFest Education Fund Helps Student Land Career in Grounds Management

The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.

Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand

ICL at BTME 2025: Innovations, Expertise, and Learning Opportunities for Turf Professionals

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