Freelance confidence at record high, but can it last?
IPSE’s Q2 Freelance Confidence Index recorded an all-time high in freelancers’ confidence in their business. But that was before the Emergency Budget…
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Why this budget will only deliver conservative changes
Today, Chancellor Osborne delivers the first Tory-only budget for almost two decades. Paul’s laughing. Peter? Not so much.
Great month for umbrella company IT contractors
Last month saw a surge in the number of IT contractors hired according to Powerchex, the pre-employment specialist. Between May and June, the amount of employment offers made to IT contractors soared by a massive 320%.
Umbrella companies need to plan ahead for emergency budget
Small businesses and umbrella companies should plan ahead in order to cope with the changes that are likely to be introduced in next week’s budget.
What does the budget hold for umbrella companies?
Small businesses, umbrella companies and limited company IT contractors will be in a state of ‘limbo’ until the emergency Budget is delivered on 22nd June.