Will contractors still qualify for child tax credits?
Umbrella company contractors may have been amongst the people who received a misleading letter about child tax credits from HMRC recently.
Contractors may like the regional Report on Jobs
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that the REC and KPMG have now introduced a regional Report on Jobs.
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.
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.
