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.
SMEs need better security to prevent data breaches » Read the full story
The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
IT contractors with experience in preventing data security breaches could soon experience a big demand for their services.
SMEs need better security to prevent data breaches » Read the full story
Demand for IT contractors continued to grow last month, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC/KPMG.
Demand for IT contractor accountants continues to recover » Read the full story
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.
Are ICTs forcing UK IT contractors out of work? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be relieved to hear that the number of job opportunities and the size of monthly salaries increased last month.
Is the job market starting to show signs of recovery? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may start to see the results of the Office of Tax Simplification’s work on IR35 as early as April 6th.
Will the latest OTS recommendation for IR35 be implemented? » Read the full story
Have contractors noticed that their hourly rate has been decreasing over the past 12 months?
Average contractor rates fall for 2nd consecutive year » Read the full story
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.
Opportunities abound for contractors in Scottish energy sector » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the Revenue is getting near to finalising the new regime for IR35.
HMRC finalises new IR35 regime for contractors » Read the full story
IT contractors will be interested to learn that a new regime for domain names is set to revolutionise the World Wide Web.
Do contractors want their own joebloggs domain? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors who work in administrative roles could benefit from the decision of one of the UK’s leading building societies.
Will the Leeds outsource to umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Recent Government figures show that an increasing number of people are complaining about the time it takes for HMRC to respond to queries.
Complaints against HMRC are on the rise » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn that SJD Accountancy has recently launched two new iPhone apps.
Accountants release iPhone Apps for contractors » Read the full story
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.
AWR is not adversely impacting contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors working in the manufacturing sector may be pleased to learn that new lucrative opportunities may soon be available with Stagecoach.
“Green” contractors might benefit from opportunities with Stagecoach » Read the full story
IT contractors may be pleased to learn that Tata Consultancy Services intends to hire around 1,500 British IT staff in 2012
Indian IT companies expanding in UK, who’d have thought it! » Read the full story
An increasing number of Brits, including umbrella company contractors, seek a better work-life balance, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.
Work-life balance is increasingly important to umbrella company contractors » Read the full story