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Latest Contractor News Items
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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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HMRC “Penalty Amnesty” on Undeclared Contractor Tax
Posted On: Mar 7th, 2011
Self-employed plumbing and heating engineers have been offered a limited amnesty by HMRC…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, 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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Tax Evasion and Avoidance Blurred by Previous Government
Posted On: Mar 2nd, 2011
Small-scale entrepreneurs, such as the average freelance contractor running a limited company…....
Posted Under: Contractor Legislation, Contractor Tax, Contractor Limited Company
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Warning to Self-Employed Workforce: Insolvency set to Soar in 2011
Posted On: Mar 2nd, 2011
It may at first sight appear that a fall in the rate of insolvencies in the UK would be good news…....
Posted Under: Contractor Money, Contractor Tax, HMRC, Sole Trader, VAT
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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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HMRC Launches New Business Records Tools to Assist Self-employed
Posted On: Feb 25th, 2011
Self-employed contractors anxious to keep on top of their tax position may be interested in a series of new “business records” tools…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, Sole Trader
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UK Firms Set to Increase Contractor Hiring in 2011, New Survey Suggests
Posted On: Feb 24th, 2011
A new report from Office Cavalry brings some encouraging trends to light for the UK’s freelance contractor workforce…....
Posted Under: Umbrella Company, Contractor Jobs, Freelance Contractors, Contractor Limited Company, Sole Trader
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False Tax Credit Claims Could Mean Prison for Self-Employed Contractors
Posted On: Feb 24th, 2011
Self-employed contractors who have been accustomed to a little “creative accounting” here and there are in for a shock…....
Posted Under: Contractor Tax, Freelance Contractors, HMRC, Sole Trader
