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Does AWR Spell The End For Umbrella Companies?
Posted On: Apr 12th, 2011
The release of the Draft Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) guidance has confirmed that agency contractors…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Freelance Contractors, IR35, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Self-employed contractors deterred from making loan applications
Posted On: Apr 5th, 2011
Many amongst the UK’s self-employed small business owners
Posted Under: Contractor Money, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Contractors will play key role in new Enterprise Zones, claims REC
Posted On: Apr 1st, 2011
The intrepid freelance contractor will play a pivotal role in the 21 new Enterprise Zones announced by the Chancellor in last week’s Budget…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Contractor jobs increasing in Scottish IT and Gaming industries
Posted On: Apr 1st, 2011
The jobbing freelance contractor working in IT, especially with experience of the gaming industry, might well consider a move to Scotland…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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How Self-Employed Contractors Can Benefit From Social Media
Posted On: Mar 28th, 2011
Although based on a survey of larger companies than that of the average self-employed individual, there are plenty of valuable tips…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Sole Trader
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IR35 remains but will new business tests be introduced?
Posted On: Mar 24th, 2011
Well, it’s official - IR35, yesterdays Budget documents reveal, will remain in place but will be subject to improved administration…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, IR35, Contractor Limited Company, PCG
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Chancellor warned that avoiding action on IR35 is not acceptable
Posted On: Mar 23rd, 2011
While it seems likely that the Chancellor will act on one of the chief recommendations of the OTS review of small business tax in his Budget today…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, IR35, Sole Trader
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Is The IR35 Business Test Proposal Viable For Self-Employed Contractors?
Posted On: Mar 21st, 2011
The changes to IR35 outlined in the recent OTS small business tax review include…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, IR35
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Will IR35 be suspended in the March Budget?
Posted On: Mar 18th, 2011
One of the options set out in the OTS small business review was the suspension of IR35
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, IR35, Contractor Limited Company
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Freelancers to prosper as employer confidence rises - REC
Posted On: Mar 17th, 2011
The UK’s freelance contractor community is likely to welcome news in the latest monthly ‘Jobs Outlook’ report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).......
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, REC, Sole Trader
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Contractors Should Know About Tax Allowances HSBC Advises
Posted On: Mar 15th, 2011
Freelance contractors may be amongst the majority of Britons who remain in the dark about tax allowances…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, Sole Trader
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Freelancers should overcome ‘tax apathy’, new study urges
Posted On: Mar 14th, 2011
Umbrella company freelancers generally do not have to fret too much about their annual tax liability because their umbrella company takes care of it…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, Contractor Limited Company
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OTS Reveal That News Of IR35’s Impending Death Was Premature
Posted On: Mar 11th, 2011
The Government yesterday, finally announced its long-awaited decision about the future of IR35 legislation…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, IR35, Sole Trader
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Demand For Contractors In All Sectors Rises In February
Posted On: Mar 10th, 2011
Despite the gloomy forebodings of some commentators about the parlous state of the UK economy, evidence has just emerged that should bring cheer…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Sole Trader
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More Britons recognise the benefits of flexible working
Posted On: Mar 9th, 2011
The ranks of the UK’s freelance contractor community appear to be swelling, as increasing numbers of Britons begin to appreciate the attractions of flexible working….....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Sole Trader
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Small Firms Turning to Contractors New Study Suggests
Posted On: Mar 7th, 2011
Umbrella company and limited company freelancers from a range of industries may find themselves experiencing more demand from small businesses…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company
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Web Development Contractors in Demand as Pay Rates Surge
Posted On: Mar 3rd, 2011
Limited company contractors with IT expertise in web development are experiencing a “burgeoning” demand for their skills…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Banks Still not Lending to Small Businesses
Posted On: Feb 25th, 2011
Many amongst the UK’s limited company freelancers will find themselves in agreement with a recent statement…....
Posted Under: Contractor Money, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company
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Are Limited Company Contractors Drowning in Red Tape?
Posted On: Feb 21st, 2011
Many people who make the transition to limited company contractor status discover that it can bring with it an unanticipated headache…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Legislation, Contractor Limited Company
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Contractors and Small Firms in Service Sector Hit Hardest by Downturn
Posted On: Feb 18th, 2011
Limited company and umbrella company contractors working in the UK’s service sector are likely to be amongst those most adversely affected…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Contractor Limited Company
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Freelancers Set to Prosper as Private Sector Pay Rates Rise
Posted On: Feb 16th, 2011
Pay rates for contractor jobs and other posts in the private sector are set to rise in the months ahead…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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Contractor Jobs in IT Services Market Set to Rise
Posted On: Feb 11th, 2011
Self employed contractors working in IT may welcome a new report from the industry analyst Ovum
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Sole Trader
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Contractor Jobs Reach Seven Month High, REC Survey Shows
Posted On: Feb 10th, 2011
Limited company and umbrella company freelancers have cause to feel optimistic about future contractor jobs…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, REC
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Boost to New Freelancers from Enterprise Nation’s “Business in Bloom”
Posted On: Feb 7th, 2011
The rather gloomy report we brought last week from the business advice consultancy “Success Strategy”.......
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company
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New Limited Company Contractors Face Tough Climate for Start-up Funding
Posted On: Feb 3rd, 2011
Anyone considering setting up as a freelance contractor through a limited company in the near future…....
Posted Under: Contractor Money, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company
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IT Under Pressure - An Opportunity for the IT Freelance Contractor?
Posted On: Feb 2nd, 2011
A looming crisis in the UK’s IT sector could translate into future work opportunities for the jobbing IT freelance contractor…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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More Companies Turning to the Freelance Contractor Workforce
Posted On: Jan 31st, 2011
The shock announcement from the Office for National Statistics that the UK’s economy contracted by 0.5 per cent…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, REC
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HMRC Gets a Bloody Nose as Contractor is Cleared of IR35 Wrongdoing
Posted On: Jan 25th, 2011
The UK’s freelance contractor workforce has cause for celebration today as news emerges…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, Contractor Limited Company, PCG
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Will Contractor Jobs Start to Replace Permanent Posts in 2011?
Posted On: Jan 21st, 2011
Umbrella company and limited company contactors may be interested in recent comments made by the Chief Economist…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Contractor Limited Company
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Study Suggests More Women Are Working as Freelance Contractors
Posted On: Jan 19th, 2011
The gender mix of the UK’s freelance contractor workforce has been highlighted by a new report…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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A Massive Tax Burden for the Freelance Contractor?
Posted On: Jan 17th, 2011
The high-end freelance contractor could well end up kissing goodbye to almost 70 per cent of annual income…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader, VAT
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Advice For Contractors - Protect Yourself If Client Ownership Changes
Posted On: Jan 11th, 2011
Limited company contractors may wish to take heed of some constructive new advice…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Limited Company Contractors May be Hurt by VAT Rise
Posted On: Jan 7th, 2011
A good proportion of the UK’s freelance contractor workforce is likely to endorse the findings…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, VAT
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Prime Minister Promises to Remove Barriers to Contractor Entrepreneurs
Posted On: Jan 5th, 2011
It’s fair to claim that the average freelance contractor in the UK may well be feeling distinctly uncertain…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Six Thousand Jobs to be Created by Renewable Energy Contracts in South West
Posted On: Jan 4th, 2011
As mixed forecasts accumulate concerning the prospects for contractor jobs in 2011…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company
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Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year To All Of Our Contractor Readers
Posted On: Dec 22nd, 2010
We would like to thank all of our contractor readers for visiting us this year…....
Posted Under: Christmas, Freelance Contractors
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IT Recruiters Adopt Upbeat Outlook for 2011
Posted On: Dec 16th, 2010
The intrepid freelance contractor working in the UK’s IT skills market is likely to see…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, REC, Sole Trader
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New Finance Measures May Help Limited Company Contractors
Posted On: Dec 15th, 2010
Limited company contractors and other small business owners in the UK could be about to see…....
Posted Under: Contractor Money, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Could a Skills Shortage in the UK Contractor Workforce Hamper Recovery?
Posted On: Dec 13th, 2010
Umbrella company and limited company contractors alike may be interested in some new observations
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Immigration, Contractor Limited Company
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Recruitment for Freelance Contractor Services Rises
Posted On: Dec 9th, 2010
The jobbing freelance contractor has had little occasion to celebrate in recent weeks…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Contractor Services, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company
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Umbrella Company Contractors Should Start Pensions Early
Posted On: Dec 1st, 2010
An industry expert has reminded umbrella company contractors and all other workers…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Money, Contractor Tax
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Are you shopping for Business Insurance this Christmas?
Posted On: Nov 30th, 2010
Professional Indemnity and business insurance is probably the last thing you want to be thinking about in the run up to Christmas…....
Posted Under: Christmas, Contractor Insurance, Freelance Contractors
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Mortgage Deals For IT Contractors As Pressure Mounts For Rate Hike
Posted On: Nov 26th, 2010
The availability of a great mortgage deal will be interesting to IT contractors following…....
Posted Under: Contractor Money, Freelance Contractors
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REC Issues Response to Latest Employment Figures
Posted On: Nov 22nd, 2010
Freelance contractors will be interested to hear that the REC has issued a response…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, REC
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Rise In Recruitment For IT Freelance Contractors
Posted On: Nov 19th, 2010
There has been a rise in the number of available work placements available to IT freelance contractors…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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Limited Company Contractors Could Be Taxed In the Same Way As Employees
Posted On: Nov 18th, 2010
A high level think-tank has stated that the income of freelance contractors working in limited companies…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Don’t lose sight of IR35 it’s still alive and kicking
Posted On: Nov 16th, 2010
There has been much talk in the contracting world of the ‘imminent’ demise of IR35…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Freelance Contractors, IR35, Contractor Limited Company
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REC Fight for Recruiters at Important Security Vetting Debate
Posted On: Nov 15th, 2010
Freelance contractors will be interested to hear that the REC has joined with others…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, PCG, REC
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AER Believes Public Sector Reform Entails Discovering The Right Talent
Posted On: Nov 11th, 2010
The public sector was shown by the recent Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) to be in dire need of reform…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, REC
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House Prices And Contractor Mortgage Rates On The Increase?
Posted On: Nov 8th, 2010
Following on from last week’s revelation that the economy has grown faster than expected…....
Posted Under: Contractor Mortgages, Freelance Contractors
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Freelance IT Contractor Opportunities From Major New Outsourcing Strategy
Posted On: Nov 5th, 2010
Freelance IT contractors and interim managers across the UK may be able to benefit…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Sole Trader
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New Government Plan To Support Freelance Contractors And Small Businesses
Posted On: Nov 3rd, 2010
On the 1st of November the Government unveiled a welcomed new scheme…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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UK Jobs Index At All Time High
Posted On: Nov 2nd, 2010
In a clear sign that the economy is beginning to recover, October has seen the biggest rise…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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Turnover For Contractor Companies Rise To Pre-Recession Levels
Posted On: Nov 2nd, 2010
The results of a new survey appear to reveal that a marked improvement in the prosperity of contractor companies…....
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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UK Growth Statistics Bring Positive News For Contractors
Posted On: Oct 28th, 2010
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, PCG
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Freelance Contractors - Compare The Professionals Insurance Market
Posted On: Oct 26th, 2010
All freelance contractors need some form of professionals insurance…....
Posted Under: Contractor Insurance, Freelance Contractors
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Government rejects AWR review but commits to reform
Posted On: Oct 21st, 2010
The Government had decided not to review their Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).......
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, PCG, REC, Sole Trader
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Freelance Contractors Can Help Get Britain Back On Top
Posted On: Oct 21st, 2010
The PCG yesterday issued a rallying call, that freelance contractors can play a huge role…....
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, PCG
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PCG Urges Freelancers to Share Their Views on the Future
Posted On: Oct 20th, 2010
The PCG has launched a survey to gauge the current feelings of freelance contractors…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, PCG
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New Freelancers Could Benefit From Enterprise Allowance
Posted On: Oct 15th, 2010
Iain Duncan Smith, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions recently revealed plans to support people…....
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Forum of Private Business Demands Tax System Reform
Posted On: Oct 13th, 2010
In the run up to the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), the Forum of Private Business…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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UK House Prices See Record Falls
Posted On: Oct 8th, 2010
UK house prices have fallen by a record 3.6% in September compared with the August prices…....
Posted Under: Contractor Money, Contractor Mortgages, Freelance Contractors
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Interest Rates Held at 0.5% Again
Posted On: Oct 8th, 2010
Once again as widely expected, The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided…....
Posted Under: Contractor Money
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PAYE Reforms Should Be Explored Further
Posted On: Oct 7th, 2010
The Government’s proposed improvements for the PAYE system could bring benefits…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Tax, HMRC, Contractor Limited Company
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New National Minimum Wage rates
Posted On: Oct 6th, 2010
1st October has seen the National Minimum Wage rates increased…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation
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One year until Agency Workers Regulations implemented
Posted On: Oct 5th, 2010
Contractors will be interested to know that this month sees the beginning of the one year countdown to when the new Agency Workers Regulations…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Contractor Limited Company, REC, Sole Trader
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PCG Advice On Getting Involved With National Freelancers Day
Posted On: Oct 1st, 2010
The PCG have provided some straight forward advice on how to get involved with National Freelancers Day…....
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, PCG
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Government’s National Security Contractor Vetting Clarification
Posted On: Oct 1st, 2010
Contractors will find great interest in the recent clarification of the Government’s policy on vetting…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, PCG, REC
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Industry message delivered by REC to Home Office Business Advisory Panel
Posted On: Sep 29th, 2010
The Home Office’s Business Advisory Panel invited the REC to attend their meeting…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Immigration, REC
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Flexibility the key to supporting Scotland’s job market
Posted On: Sep 28th, 2010
Freelance contractors will no doubt have been alerted to the widespread concern over Scotland’s job market
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, REC
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“All Staff” Emails and IR35 Investigations: Why You Shouldn"t Panic
Posted On: Sep 23rd, 2010
If you’re a contractor eager to avoid being swept up in the IR35 net…....
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, IR35, Contractor Limited Company
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Demand For Clear Picture Of Government’s Agency Worker Strategy
Posted On: Sep 21st, 2010
Ministers have been warned by the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) that unless a clear picture…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Legislation, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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PCG’s inaugural Freelance Lecture: Book now
Posted On: Sep 20th, 2010
All freelance contractors will be aware of the Professional Contractors Group (PCG)
Posted Under: Freelance Contractors, PCG
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Small Drop In UK Unemployment
Posted On: Sep 17th, 2010
Figures released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that UK unemployment…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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Contractors Amongst Those Most Affected by HMRC Error
Posted On: Sep 14th, 2010
In the aftermath of the recent tax errors caused by flaws in the PAYE system…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, Sole Trader
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Business Travel : The new way to stay
Posted On: Sep 13th, 2010
For some contractors, travel is considered to be a real perk, however for others it’s a necessary evil…....
Posted Under: Contractor Services, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Contract and permanent job offers dwindle in August
Posted On: Sep 10th, 2010
Freelance contractors will be interested to hear the recently released results of a report on job availability…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors
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Assessing the impact of IR35 abolition
Posted On: Sep 8th, 2010
The contracting industry will no doubt be cheering the recently released news that the Office of Tax Simplification…....
Posted Under: Contractor Insurance, Contractor Legislation, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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Cuts in IT Contractor Positions Announced
Posted On: Sep 3rd, 2010
Both Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Life announced today that they intend to cut…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs
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Free Events To Help Contractors Improve Their Web Presence
Posted On: Sep 2nd, 2010
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) are hosting a series of free regional networking events…....
Posted Under: Contractor Jobs
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REC Confirms Dates For AWR Workshops
Posted On: Aug 26th, 2010
As part of its Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) campaign, the REC has announced…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Freelance Contractors, REC
