Freelance Contractors Are a…”Security Risk” Says Expert
In the past you got a job and stayed with 1 company for years, but these days things are a lot different. Enter the freelance contractor.
Research Confirms IT Contractors Leaving Public Sector
One subject I've talked about before is how IT contractors would be leaving the public sector once those unpopular IR35 tax changes came into force.
Government Scrap Tax Grab, Admit Defeat
If you read this blog every week then you will no doubt remember how I reported on the cheeky tax grab the government tried to bring in at the budget.
Only Digital Banking Please…We Are Self Employed
Do you ever get tired of cashing cheques and paying in money at your local bank? A digital banking company might just change that.
Deliveroo Fight Back With Pay Per Delivery for Drivers
The takeaway delivery company Deliveroo have been in the news a lot recently, mostly being accused of hiring employees under the guise of “contractors.”
Demand for IT Contractors Strong in May
If you thought IT contracting was hitting a rough patch due to Brexit or IBM firing contractors, then think again, as demand was strong during May.
Contractor Plans Legal Fight Against IR35 Reforms
An IT contractor has taken the bold step of planning to take on the government and their IR35 reforms in a legal battle.
Freelance Friendly Parties? The General Election Explained
It's only 2 days until the UK General Election, and from what I'm hearing many freelancers and contractors are still undecided about who to vote for.
IBM Tells Contractors “Take Pay Cut or Go”
It's a harsh environment out there in the contracting world, and there is none as harsh as the IT industry, as proven by a recent IBM memo.
New Figures Suggest 176,000 Self Employed People in Wales
Wales is quickly becoming the UK hub of self employment, with 176,000 now working for themselves. That is 32% of new jobs in the country.
Working From Home – 40% Are Lonely According to Report
Many people are choosing to become their own boss and work from home, but a report suggests that many have to deal with loneliness.
Over 15% of Workers in Harlow are Self Employed
According to a new survey, one in six workers from the town of Harlow in Essex are classed as self employed, with many of those classed as contractors.
