WIN A £500 GIFT CARD - Champion Newspapers

10 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com W The Champion • Wednesday 17 April 2013Online systemlaunched to haltVAT fraudstersReport by Ollie CowanA NEW online system to stopcriminals evading VAT on roadvehicles they bring into the UKhas been launched this week byHM Revenue & Customs.The DVLA will be able to checkHMRC’s new online system toensure the correct VAT has beensecured on vehicles brought intothe UK before they are registeredfor use on UK roads.VAT fraud from vehicles beingbrought into the UK costs theExchequer around £110 million ayear.The new system will not onlytackle this fraud, but also simplifythe rules for legitimate users,making it easier to notify HMRCand register vehicles brought intothe UK from abroad.Sally Beggs, deputy director forVAT fraud at HMRC, told TheChampion: “Criminal gangsabused the old system in the pastby bringing vehicles into the UKand registering them with theDVLA without accounting forVAT. That stops today.“The new online collaborativesystem means people will get thegreen light from the DVLA onlywhere their vehicle has beennotified to HMRC for VATpurposes. Any attempt to cheatthe system will stall.”The online Notification ofVehicle Arrivals (NOVA) systemreplaces the manual system,where people dealt with HMRCand the DVLA separately.More information on the NOVAsystem is available viawww.hmrc.gov.uk/novaPuppy love inspires Brownies’ charity drivePROFESSIONAL OVEN CLEANINGLet us do the chore you hate!Minimal disturbance using our heateddip tank and bio degradable, non caustic,eco-friendly solutions.Prices from only £40.00CLEANING &RESTORATIONSERVICESBEFOREAFTER07986 550 7870151 520 94051117325The Brownies were inspired by Steve and his dog NemoWHEN a troupe of big–heartedBrownies met Steve Cross and hisguide dog, Nemo while taking theirDisability Awareness badge theywere so inspired they decided toraise money to train three newhelper puppies.The girls from the 4th Parbold andDalton group organised a numberof events and raised more than£350, enough to sponsor thepuppies for two years of guide dogstraining.Sandy Smith, who runs the group,said: “It was a fantasticachievement all round.”And eight–year–old CharlotteSanti, eight, said: “Lots of peopleCode1057922came to the fundraising night,including my teacher. Brown Owlcounted all the money and told uswe had raised £356.52 which wasenough for us to sponsor threeguide dog puppies.”The youngsters presented theircheque to the charity lastWednesday, April 10.We make it - We supply itWe fit it - We guarantee it!MD Joinery are a family run business with many years experience and a long history of satisfi ed customers.Our high quality REHAU uPVC Energy Efficient windows, doors and conservatories are all manufactured on site.We also carry out alterations and extensions and provide and manage all building services to clients requirements.A Reputation Built on Integrity, Morals and Values3 Slaidburn Crescent, Southport PR9 9YFTel 01704 229471Fax: 01704 231114 • www.mdjoinery.co.ukNo Hype - No Pressure - No Sales PersonJust an honest quality service from a trusted family firm...Call us now for a ‘no obligation’ quotation orwhy not pay us a visit at our new showroom and see the qualityof our products for yourself• Windows & Doors• Conservatories/Orangeries• Roofl ine Products• Joinery & Building Services• Trade Window Suppliers• uPVC Windows and DoorRepair Services• Replacement DoubleGlazed UnitsOpen 8am - 5pm Mon to Fri • Weekends by appointment1107430