IBM Tells Contractors “Take Pay Cut or Go”
It’s a harsh environment out there in the contracting world, and there is none as harsh as the IT industry, as proven by a recent IBM memo.
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
New Figures Suggest 176,000 Self Employed People in Wales
Wales is quickly becoming the UK hub of self employment, with 176,000 now working for themselves. That is 32% of new jobs in the country.
Working From Home – 40% Are Lonely According to Report
Many people are choosing to become their own boss and work from home, but a report suggests that many have to deal with loneliness.
Over 15% of Workers in Harlow are Self Employed
According to a new survey, one in six workers from the town of Harlow in Essex are classed as self employed, with many of those classed as contractors.
Sky News Sued by Freelance Photographer
A freelance photographer by the name of Eddie Mitchell isn’t afraid to take on the Sky Broadcasting Corporation, after it was announced he was suing them.
Contractors to Finally Get Paid on Time…Maybe
I reported right here on this blog about how contractors spend an average of 20 days a year chasing clients for late payments. Sometimes they never get paid.
UK “The Worst” for Self Employed Pensions
A panel of pension experts recently took to the streets of 15 countries around the world and their findings were not exactly surprising.
27% Leave School With No Career Advice According to Study
Just over a quarter of Brits leave Secondary school without any kind of career advice…that is according to a new study of over 2000 adults.
Boss of Twitter Launches Payment System in the UK
We all know how frustrating it can be for small businesses, freelancers, contractors and gig workers to get paid by clients, but there could be a solution.
Bank of Ireland to Introduce Mortgages for Contractors
I’ve said it before and I will say it again…getting a mortgage if you are a contractor is tough. Most people who apply are declined, that is the reality.
Hammond Does U-Turn on Tax Grab
Just like I reported about last week, the Chancellor Philip Hammond went after the self employed in his budget with a tax grab, and many were outraged!
Tories Say No to Tax Grab on Self Employed
It’s that time of the year again…The Budget with Chancellor Philip Hammond, but some experts are predicting there could be a tax grab on the self employed.
Public Sector Contractors Walk Out – “had enough” They Say
As you might be aware, changes are about to happen in the public sector with thousands of contractors facing disruption to their tax situation.
UK Population “Optimistic” About Entrepreneurship
In a recent study it was revealed that people in the UK were more optimistic about working for themselves, compared to other European countries.
40% of Brits will Never Retire According to Survey
In a brand new survey by experts, it was found that 40% of British people in the workforce believed they will never get to retire.
Contractors Spend 20 Days a Year Chasing Late Payments
According to IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and Self Employed, if you work for yourself then you spend 20 days a year trying to get paid.