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Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has been given the go-ahead to cut costs by exploiting a tax loophole.The firm is considering transferring crews to an offshore company, saving more than £1m a year in National Insurance payments.
CalMac said it would help to defend its Clyde and Hebrides ferry routes. .. While it was thought that Treasury regulations ruled out the tactic for public bodies, CalMac has now been given the all-clear.
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Lemme see, the tubs sail in UK waters between British ports. But el Treasury doesn't mind a bit of financial dodgery to reduce costs? How does this square with such measures as IR35? And can Tesco's be far behind, offshoring its local superstore's staff?