Small businesses, including limited company contractors, could benefit if the Ministry of Defence rethinks the way it deals with SMEs, according to a new report by the FSB.
MoD should revamp the way it deals with SMEs and contractors » Read the full story
Contractors might be interested to learn that HMRC is going to impose penalties of up to 200% on individuals found guilty of tax and capital gains evasion.
Despite various blunders by HMRC last year that affected umbrella company contractors, the department still spent nearly £800,000 more on bonus payments to staff than it paid out the previous year.
HMRC staff still receive high bonuses despite blunders » Read the full story
The government has confirmed that it will reform the tribunal system in the UK, a decision that has been welcomed by the REC.
REC welcomes government plans to reform the tribunal system » Read the full story
Confidence amongst IT contractors working in financial services has increased dramatically over the last year as banks carry on ploughing money into IT investment, new research shows.
IT contractors have many reasons for optimism » Read the full story
More than 75% of the top interim managers in the NHS believe the government’s efficiency savings will impact negatively on the delivery of frontline services, according to Interim Partners.
Will NHS reforms benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Umbrella company IT contractors have entered 2011 with increased confidence, according to the most recent IT Employee Confidence Index.
Confidence abounds amongst IT contractors » Read the full story
The freezing December weather caused 38% of small businesses to close and a further 41% to operate without their full complement of staff. The cost to the small business sector was in the region of £2.1bn.
Did bad weather affect umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
The Institute of Employment Rights is concerned about the government’s proposed “employer’s charter”, currently under consideration.
Do employees have too many rights? » Read the full story
December saw a decline of 21% in the number of job offers confirmed in the City, according to Powerchex, the pre-employment screening firm.
Mixed picture for umbrella company contractors in financial services » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors will be pleased to learn that the number of vacancies for temporary staff continued to increase last month.
Opportunities for contractors continue to rise » Read the full story
Dr Ken Beaumont from Workforce Logistics has confirmed what umbrella company contractors have long known; flexible working lowers stress levels!
Flexible working lowers stress levels » Read the full story
2011 could be a busy year for the UK’s small business technology sector as councils struggle to cope with the public sector spending cuts.
Local councils might outsource to IT umbrella contractors » Read the full story
In its election manifesto, the Conservative party promised to implement a fuel duty stabiliser and the FSB is urging them put it in place as soon as possible.
Would a fuel duty stabiliser help umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Advice website Smarta.com has predicted that small businesses could increasingly outsource some of their workloads this year and this could benefit umbrella company contractors.
IT contractors could benefit if SMEs outsource » Read the full story
Amendments to the National Minimum Wage Regulations came into force on the 1st of January this year and umbrella company contractors should be aware of their implications.
HMRC crack down on unscrupulous umbrella companies » Read the full story
