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This section contains the bulk of our news items relating to IT contracting in general. Specific news can also be found in sections such as IR35/ IR591 and Jobs.

RBS to cut IT contractor hiring
Bank wants contractors to minimise the impact of having to wipe out 1,000 IT roles.
Sep 3, 2010

Standard Life to axe 100 IT contractors
Smaller life & pensions group asks IT contractors to make up the numbers.
Sep 3, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Any IR35 risk to H&S form?
Complying with Health & Safety rules doesn't scream IR35 to HMRC.
Sep 2, 2010

Contractors' Questions: What about pensions as a couple?
IFA says it's never too late for contractor couples to talk about pensions.
Sep 2, 2010

Police fail to pay contractors promptly
'Many police forces are leaving suppliers out of pocket for too long.'
Sep 1, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Does the CSA consider dividends?
The Child Support Agency can take a broad view of a director's income sources.
Aug 31, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Any tax treats to a company secretary?
Adviser lets down a contractor eyeing his wife as a tax advantage.
Aug 27, 2010

Eight-week wait to be self-employed
Taxman says sorry for keeping the self-employed waiting for longer.
Aug 27, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Do I need a visa for Switzerland?
Expert on the hoops Brits must jump through for Swiss IT contracts.
Aug 26, 2010

Contractors' Questions: How to claim old expenses?
Accounting aid for a contractor with client receipts dating back to 2007.
Aug 26, 2010

IT contractor upturn absorbs London cuts
Freelance IT jobs recovery stalls, in London at least.
Aug 25, 2010

Public cuts leave IT suppliers in the cold
One-man bands on the growing list of IT firms reeling from state cutbacks.
Aug 25, 2010

IT worker demand surges in Scotland
Perm & contract candidates for IT roles were Scotland's hottest in July.
Aug 24, 2010

Launch nears for sub-contracts portal
Government reportedly ahead of schedule in its bid to boost contracting.
Aug 24, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can HMRC 'name and shame' me?
When the Revenue can and can't publish your name & details on its blacklist.
Aug 23, 2010

HMRC in 'softly-softly' approach to contractors
Taxman accused of having an ulterior motive for wanting to meet the self-employed.
Aug 23, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Should I accept a 10-day termination clause?
Legal aid for an IT freelancer facing non-payment if he proves 'unsuitable'.
Aug 20, 2010

Contractors' Questions: What about PII in Germany?
Tips for IT contractors needing coverage for work overseas.
Aug 20, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Any risk to contracting for my ex-boss?
Taxing issues face a soon-to-be ex-employee reluctant to register with HMRC.
Aug 19, 2010

Contractors' Questions: What if I quit without giving notice?
Expert helps an IT freelancer stuck with his contract until it ends.
Aug 19, 2010




 

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