David Cairns

Sep 23, 2024 | hawsons.co.uk | David Cairns

Following Brexit, it is becoming more expensive to import classic cars and aircraft from the European Union. Importing them from outside of the EU has always been subject to VAT. For older classics did you know that you can get a reduced VAT rate of 5% and no import duty, once you can find the appropriate claim mechanism? The problem is it’s hidden away and there are also some conditions that need to be followed.

Aug 11, 2024 | nature.com | Charlotte Pawlyn |Fredrik Schjesvold |David Cairns |Maria-Victoria Mateos |Jacob P. Laubach |Katja Weisel | +4 more

AbstractMeasurement of overall survival (OS) remains the gold standard for interpreting the impact of new therapies for multiple myeloma in phase 3 trials. However, as outcomes have improved, it is increasingly challenging to use OS as the primary endpoint if timely approval of novel agents is to be ensured to enable maximum benefit for patients.

Jun 5, 2024 | tandfonline.com | David Cairns

AbstractThis article explores an important aspect of academic precarity: the use of fixed-term contract researchers as factotums within universities. The practice can be defined as the taking-on of tasks that are outside of core research activities, including substantial amounts of time spent teaching, supervising students and preparing research proposals, often at the behest of tenured staff members, reflecting existing power dynamics within the organisation.

Jun 1, 2024 | universityworldnews.com | David Cairns

PORTUGAL Fixed-term contract researchers are often used as factotums in universities, but it’s an aspect of academic life that is rarely discussed. It entails researchers taking on a variety of tasks, frequently at the behest of tenured members of staff, without receiving adequate, or indeed any, recompense other than being of service to their institution.

Feb 21, 2024 | hawsons.co.uk | David Cairns

After just one week the government has u-turned on plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars for tax and VAT purposes which would have resulted in huge tax increases. This U-turn comes after huge criticism from farmers and motoring industry on the plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars from 1 July 2024. The rules will now be reverted to the original guidance issued on 6 April 2022.