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.
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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.
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.
Sky News Sued by Freelance Photographer
A freelance photographer by the name of Eddie Mitchell isn’t afraid to take on the Sky Broadcasting Corporation, after it was announced he was suing them.
27% Leave School With No Career Advice According to Study
Just over a quarter of Brits leave Secondary school without any kind of career advice…that is according to a new study of over 2000 adults.
40% of Brits will Never Retire According to Survey
In a brand new survey by experts, it was found that 40% of British people in the workforce believed they will never get to retire.
New Mortgages for Self Employed Launched
I’ve talked before on this blog about how difficult it can be for contractors to get a mortgage or any kind of loan. For many people it’s almost impossible.
Guy Left Shocked After Boss Rewrites his Resignation Letter
Chester Ang is a call centre worker who decided it was time to become self employed, so he handed in his resignation letter.
Research Suggests IT Contractors are Confused
We all know that IT contractors are in huge demand right now around the UK, but it seems that many of them may actually be confused.
Contractors More Important than ever Post-Brexit
Since Brexit, permanent placements are down to their lowest since the recession, which means the UK is relying on contractors to get back to a strong economy.
Contractor demand continues unabated
New reports from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) say that demand for freelancers and contractors in the UK is still high.
Women benefit from contracting, study finds
A new study has found that women who adopt self-employment benefit greatly from working as a contractor or a freelancer.
Short on skills, long on pay: contractors could see a raise
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has announced that the skills shortage gripping British employment could lead to raises for contractors.
Contractor figures bounce back in UK
For the first time in seven long months, the number of contractors in the UK has begun to increase once again according to new data from ONS.
FSB warns contractors to wear their wellies
You’re going to need your wellies this winter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, as it predicts an especially nasty winter.