Does the Glover Review mean more public sector work for contractors?
Contractors could benefit from a public sector procurement review that has recommended measures to improve SME access to lucrative contracts.
Contractors get easy ride in Pre-Budget Report
Another Pre-Budget Report, and no new taxes for contractors. ContractorCalculator asks: why have contractors escaped so lightly?
PBR: Contractors relieved - income shifting and travel expenses attack delayed
Contractors' worst fears about the Pre-Budget Report containing harmful changes to income shifting and contractors' expenses have not been realised.
IT contractors are facing a storm - keys skills required for survival
Although things are looking gloomy for the IT contracting sector, having the right business skills could be highly profitable.
What contractors can expect from the Pre-Budget Report
The Treasury has announced that the Chancellor will be making his Pre-Budget Review on Monday 24th November, so what’s in store for contractors?
New tax tribunals will help contractors appealing against HMRC
The tax appeals modernisation programme looks set to streamline contractors’ appeals against HMRC judgments from April 2009.
Government bank bail-out means turbulent times for IT contractors
IT contractors in the banking sector face a turbulent future, with part public ownership of major banks forcing changes in their IT strategies.
Contractors vote ‘no confidence’ in government support for the sector
The results of the PCG’s annual member survey clearly show that government must work hard to regain contractors’ trust.
Contractor Calculator Market Report November 2008
There are winners and losers as the contracting sector becomes polarised, with the economic downturn impacting on corporate and public sector spending
Umbrella companies play key role in improving wider contracting sector, says Parasol
In an exclusive interview Parasol managing director Rob Crossland comments on the emerging importance of umbrella companies to the contracting sector.
Contractors should act now to stay on right side of October’s companies legislation
A raft of new regulations and laws came into force from 1st October and, one month on, contractors should ensure they have taken appropriate action.
MEPs give thumbs up to AWD whilst PCG lobbies for contractor recognition
The Agency Workers Directive moves closer to passing through the European Parliament, whilst PCG plans to lobby for contractors’ exclusion from AWD.
Contractors can exploit investment and savings opportunities of troubled markets
As financial markets slump, an IFA expert says now is the time to maintain or even increase pension contributions.
Lawspeed leads AEMC response to Treasury consultation on contractors’ expenses
A response to the Treasury’s consultation on contractors’ travel expenses has been submitted by Lawspeed, representing the AEMC and 14 umbrellas.
Contractors warned of return of Managed Services Company legislation
Post the Dragonfly case and awaiting the Treasury’s move on umbrella expenses, can contractors relax? Not according to Lawspeed’s Adrian Marlowe.
Contractors taking dangerous risks with IR35 status, says our survey
Many contractors may be putting themselves at grave risk by disregarding their IR35 status, the latest ContractorCalculator survey reveals.
Agency Workers Directive opt-out for UK contractors is looking increasingly likely
An Agency Workers Directive opt-out for UK contractors is being backed by UK parliament’s Regulatory Reform Committee Chairman Andrew Miller.
Contractors’ legitimate travel expenses must be safeguarded, says PCG to Treasury
The Professional Contractors Group is standing up to HM Treasury over the right of umbrella company contractors to continue claiming travel expenses.
A contractor’s guide to FSCS bank deposit protection
Contractors should find that their personal and business bank deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, up to a limit.
3,400 IT contractors and workers to be axed from government contracts
EDS and Hewlett Packard have announced cuts in contracting and employee posts for workers on government contracts.
Service Providers Association advises Treasury on contractors’ travelling expenses
The Service Providers Association’s response to the Treasury consultation over contractors’ travelling expenses will be submitted within the week.
Agency Workers Directive looms, yet still no opt-out for contractors
With the Agency Workers Directive expected to come one step closer to becoming law today, what are the implications for contractors?
Contractor Calculator Market Report October 2008
Despite the financial turmoil and shrinking jobs market, not all is doom and gloom and canny contractors can find opportunities if they are flexible.
Contractors rates could decrease when HMRC withdraws clients’ VAT concessions in 2009
Concerns are growing that contracting rates may be hit when end-user clients in many sectors find their costs rising significantly,
Contractors’ clients can avoid litigation in IR35 cases like Dragonfly
Despite speculation of clients being sued in IR35 cases like the recent Dragonfly ruling, with no breach of contract clients avoid possible action.
Only ‘reasonable care’ will help contractors avoid IR35 penalties
Guidance from HMRC places a greater regulatory and financial burden on contractors, who have to demonstrate ‘reasonable care’ in every contract.
Demand for UK engineering contractors to rise due to new immigration rules
The new points based immigration system is likely to increase demand for UK engineering contractors, say technology recruiters.
Research reveals 1.4 million freelancers and contractors in the UK
Landmark research commissioned by the Professional Contractors Group reveals 1.4 million contractors and freelancers work in the UK.
Contractors to benefit from IT inshoring
An important IT director survey reveals that IT projects are coming back to the UK.
Remortgage market picks up with new opportunities for contractors
As the mortgage drought eases, contractors have wider remortgage options but an expert IFA says forward planning is essential.
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