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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.

Contractors' Questions: How will bankruptcy affect my job prospects?
Advice for an IT contractor who fears bankruptcy will make him unemployable for security cleared jobs.
Mar 17, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Does using client kit affect IR35?
Arguing against control is easier with your own kit, says IR35 expert.
Mar 17, 2010

Consultant pay rates slip 8 per cent
Agencies and the economy are why freelancers' daily fees are depressed.
Mar 16, 2010

IT contractors net £33,000 in casino con
Two IT freelancers escape jail after an unprecedented raid on London's casinos.
Mar 15, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I cancel a signed contract?
Expert helps an IT contractor tempted to renege his contract for a better offer.
Mar 15, 2010

Year-end financial review for IT contractors
Time for IT contractors to spring clean their financial affairs.
Mar 12, 2010

Contractors' Questions: How to beat 'subject to approval'?
IT contractors should speak for themselves when client intentions aren't forthcoming.
Mar 12, 2010

Darling sets Budget date of March 24
Less than two weeks until the chancellor unveils a pre-election Budget.
Mar 11, 2010

Contractors' Questions How to deal with a grievance?
Legal aid for an IT contractor accused of bullying an employee.
Mar 11, 2010

All that glitters to IT contractors may not be gold
IT contractor schemes offering '80%+' of income need close inspection, says ex-taxman.
Mar 10, 2010

Top 10 excuses for not paying invoices
What clients claim to delay paying IT contractors' invoices, and how to get round it.
Mar 10, 2010

IT contractor pay rises on the horizon
First sign of poaching points to potential rate rises for IT contractors.
Mar 9, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I claim JSA while freelancing?
Freelancers are entitled to benefits if they work less than 16 hours a week, says PCG.
Mar 5, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Any IR35 risk to an attendance policy?
IR35 expert helps an IT contractor facing a ‘bums on seats’ request from his client.
Mar 5, 2010

IT contractor guide to invoices
Five ways to help get your invoice paid promptly and in full.
Mar 4, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I 'income-split'?
Tax expert helps an IT contractor hoping to split dividends with his spouse.
Mar 4, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Is sole trader best for Plan B?
Expert aid for a techie who doesn't want entrepreneurship to cost him his home.
Mar 3, 2010

New rules in force for service companies
Why having merely the potential to harm your customer could prove costly.
Mar 2, 2010

Tax timeline for IT employers, contractors
Dates that umbrella and limited companies should have marked in their diaries.
Mar 2, 2010

Dismissal for freelancers who copy their own work
Permie status may block freelancers from claiming on ideas they gave their employer.
Mar 1, 2010




 

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