SMEs need better security to prevent data breaches
IT contractors with experience in preventing data security breaches could soon experience a big demand for their services.
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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.
Demand for IT contractor accountants continues to recover
Demand for IT contractors continued to grow last month, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC/KPMG.
Are ICTs forcing UK IT contractors out of work?
IT umbrella company contractors might be distressed to hear that the Migration Advisory Committee has recommended that the government should not make changes to the rules concerning intra-company transfers.
Is the job market starting to show signs of recovery?
Umbrella company contractors may be relieved to hear that the number of job opportunities and the size of monthly salaries increased last month.
Will the latest OTS recommendation for IR35 be implemented?
Umbrella company contractors may start to see the results of the Office of Tax Simplification’s work on IR35 as early as April 6th.
Average contractor rates fall for 2nd consecutive year
Have contractors noticed that their hourly rate has been decreasing over the past 12 months?
Opportunities abound for contractors in Scottish energy sector
Vince Cable, the business secretary, had some good news for umbrella company contractors recently when he revealed the government’s plans for the renewable energy sector.
HMRC finalises new IR35 regime for contractors
Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the Revenue is getting near to finalising the new regime for IR35.
Do contractors want their own joebloggs domain?
IT contractors will be interested to learn that a new regime for domain names is set to revolutionise the World Wide Web.
Will the Leeds outsource to umbrella company contractors?
Umbrella company contractors who work in administrative roles could benefit from the decision of one of the UK’s leading building societies.
Complaints against HMRC are on the rise
Recent Government figures show that an increasing number of people are complaining about the time it takes for HMRC to respond to queries.
Accountants release iPhone Apps for contractors
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn that SJD Accountancy has recently launched two new iPhone apps.
AWR is not adversely impacting contractors
Contractors in Northern Ireland do not appear to have suffered since AWR came into force, with businesses continuing to hire temps on a regular basis.
“Green” contractors might benefit from opportunities with Stagecoach
Umbrella company contractors working in the manufacturing sector may be pleased to learn that new lucrative opportunities may soon be available with Stagecoach.
Indian IT companies expanding in UK, who’d have thought it!
IT contractors may be pleased to learn that Tata Consultancy Services intends to hire around 1,500 British IT staff in 2012
Work-life balance is increasingly important to umbrella company contractors
An increasing number of Brits, including umbrella company contractors, seek a better work-life balance, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.