HMRC postpones January meeting of IR35 Forum

HMRC postpones January meeting of IR35 Forum

, 27 January 2012

A lot of contractors were probably waiting with bated breath to hear the latest news from the IR35 Forum. However, they were in for a disappointment when HMRC postponed the meeting scheduled for the 18th of January, saying there was more work to be done.

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Should all contractors hold an HSE Passport?

Should all contractors hold an HSE Passport?

, 26 January 2012

HSE Passport, the firm that offers umbrella companies advice with Health and Safety legislation, is urging recruiters to make sure contractors receive health and safety training before they start a contract.

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UK brain drain opens doors for umbrella company contractors

UK brain drain opens doors for umbrella company contractors

, 25 January 2012

Contractors could benefit as more UK graduates decide to emigrate rather than put their degree to use in this country.

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Fewer opportunities for IT umbrella contractors last month

Fewer opportunities for IT umbrella contractors last month

, 24 January 2012

There was less demand for umbrella company contractors with IT skills last month than at any other time during 2011, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC.

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Will PAYE contractors be drilling for oil in Yorkshire?

Will PAYE contractors be drilling for oil in Yorkshire?

, 23 January 2012

Umbrella contractors working in the oil industry could benefit from the decision to let Rathlin Energy drill for oil in Yorkshire.

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Will HS2 provide work for umbrella company workers?

Will HS2 provide work for umbrella company workers?

, 21 January 2012

Umbrella contractors could be amongst those to benefit from the government’s decision to let the High Speed Two rail link go ahead. It is thought that HS2 could lead to the creation of as many as sixty thousand jobs.

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Tax evading contractors could face criminal prosecution

Tax evading contractors could face criminal prosecution

, 20 January 2012

Under new proposals published last week, individuals, including umbrella contractors, who are suspected of committing a tax fraud will no longer be immune from prosecution.

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Companies set to increase spending on IT in 2012

Companies set to increase spending on IT in 2012

, 19 January 2012

IT umbrella company contractors may be pleased to hear that IT spending is expected to increase by 3.7% this year.

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Will shorter-term contracts be the norm for IT contractors?

Will shorter-term contracts be the norm for IT contractors?

, 18 January 2012

Umbrella company contractors may have good reason to worry after APSCo said the AWR will cause 29% of firms to terminate contracts.

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Private sector growth in Scotland accelerated last month

Private sector growth in Scotland accelerated last month

, 17 January 2012

Umbrella company contractors operating north of the border may be relieved to learn that the Scottish private sector growth rate accelerated again in December.

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Are British banks telling the full story about SME lending?

Are British banks telling the full story about SME lending?

, 16 January 2012

The UK’s banks claim they are will meet their Project Merlin lending targets for this year but small businesses, including some umbrella companies, are disputing the claim saying it is becoming harder and costing more to get a loan.

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Youth contract scheme could help umbrella companies

Youth contract scheme could help umbrella companies

, 14 January 2012

The REC is keen to encourage the government to take action to help Britain’s unemployed youngsters, some of whom might become umbrella company contractors, obtain meaningful employment.

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