Minimum of £67,000 Would get Contractors to Quit
What would it get you to quit the contracting lifestyle and back into employment? A new survey found that an offer of at least £67,000 a year would do it.
Umbrella Contractors Lose £5000 a Year
According to the IPSE, umbrella contractors in the UK are losing 5 thousand pounds a year because of unpaid work.
Ed Vaizey – “Minimum Wage for Gig Workers”
Tory minister Ed Vaizey has gone on record saying that freelance workers in the so called “gig economy” should be on minimum wage.
DWP Let Hundreds of IT Contractors Go
When it comes to IT contractors there appears to be no shortage of work, but that isn't the case at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Guy Left Shocked After Boss Rewrites his Resignation Letter
Chester Ang is a call centre worker who decided it was time to become self employed, so he handed in his resignation letter.
May Appoints Blair Employment Law Advisor
In a move that is sure to be interesting for contractors around the UK, Theresa May has appointed Tony Blair's old employment law advisor.
FCA Concerned About Mortgages for Contractors
It wasn't long ago that umbrella contractors struggled to get a mortgage, but now the opposite is true, and the FCA has spoken about their concerns.
Only 1 in 5 Contractors Saving for Pension
A new report published by ONS, suggests that just 1 in 5 contractors are putting any money away for their pensions.
Contractors Told “Challenge HMRC”
Have you ever felt unfairly treated by the HMRC? If so, then you must do something about it experts are telling contractors.
Experts Say Making Tax Digital is Too Soon
Most umbrella contractors are by now aware of the plans to make tax digital (MTD), but some people wonder if it might be rushed.
IT Contracting Market back to “Pre-referendum”
As we are all aware, the UK voting to leave the European Union had a massive effect on the economy, not to mention the value of the Pound Sterling.
Deliveroo Challenged About Workers Employment Status
You've no doubt heard about the food delivery company called Deliveroo, but lately they have been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
