Will HMRC deprecate IR35? Has the shift to SDC already begun?
HMRC remains silent on many of the issues affecting contractors; as such, we're left to speculate. Here's our punt, with a h/t to Lisa Keeble.
IPSE, ITC and CBI all want a slice of the transport budget
London takes centre stage as TfL lays out is Business Plan up to 2020/21, while IPSE gets behind ITC report for better airport connectivity.
Govt Urged to Use Its Swede as Darby and Joan Worth £100bn to GDP
PricewaterhouseCoopers' 'Golden Age Index' suggests that if the UK utilises workers aged 55+ the same as Sweden does, it could add £100bn to GDP.
How bad is UK skills shortage? 72% of HM Govt vacancies go begging
We knew the UK skills shortage was bad. But even the HSMP can't help fill ministerial jobs, 72% of which went unfilled in 2014/15 (Bullhorn)
The changing face of recruitment: there’s an app for that
Two articles reminded me how interviews used to be. Now, there's a mobile app for interviewing, Google Maps and websites. Where were they in 1988?
Chancellor’s Economic Vision Blind to the Elephant in the Room
George Osborne's vision for the UK is exciting and bold. But the skills gap is a real threat to both short and long term growth, and it's getting wider.
Preview: Derby University’s Higher Accounting Apprenticeship
Using contractors on an ad hoc basis has aided recovery, but it's a limited pool. Derby University higher apprenticeships seek to close the skills gap.
Zero Hour contracts’ exclusivity clause terminated
So, zero hours exclusivity clauses are no more. Is the flexible workforce overjoyed? Well, not as cock-a-hoop as you might expect…
Does the government understand NHS agency contractors?
Jeremy Hunt's comments about agencies supplying NHS staff at 'rip-off' prices have ruffled feathers. Kevin Green of REC
Disturbing report finds self-employed pension pots shrinking
The Resolution Foundation report into self-employed pensions is plain scary. Those contributing have dropped by half since 2001/2. Is this why?
Silver lining of skills gap burns bright for lucky few
An NSCC study projects stalling in the construction sector without investment in skills. For those already qualified, opportunity knocks.
High earnings tax threshold raised, but does it do enough?
We have an idea of how Chancellor Osborne will raise the higher tax rate threshold following the budget. But does it go far enough soon enough?
