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Guide Limited companies
Whether IR35 played a part or not, former contractors who've wound up their personal service companies are on the receiving end of form PA302 — often due to savings,…
Guide Contracts & agencies
A music mogul's dinner-table deal and a contractor's quick email exchange have more in common than you'd think — both can be binding. Evane Alexandre, technology lawyer…
Guide Limited companies
‘Going direct’ by paying company profit into a pension can leave a limited company £2,430 better off because it comes ‘off the top.’ Dolan Accountancy's Lauren Sears…
Guide Limited companies
A Speedo. Lingerie. A camel ride?! Somewhere in an accountant's filing system is proof that contractors will try to expense almost anything, and the stories are funnier…
Guide Umbrella companies
How the UK contractor sector is set to be shaken up by RTW expanding to alternative work arrangements, including checks every time you jump umbrella, agency checks not…
Guide Starting out
With full-time CTO packages in London now surging to £310,000, a growing number of SMEs are asking if they need a permanent tech leader at all. It’s a question that a…
Guide Umbrella companies
Is a conventional umbrella company still the only way to get paid inside IR35? Far from it — as healthcare, education, logistics, driving and construction contractors…
Guide IR35
The taxman moved fast after Boox tribunal judges retired to consider their verdict — asking contractors to sign up to six more years of standstill in what some have…
Guide Umbrella companies
SmartPay Ltd, Contractor Umbrella Ltd and Agency PAYE Ltd have all had winding-up petitions filed against them since May 2026 — with Contractor Umbrella now confirming…
Latest
A slick new HMRC video and detailed policy paper promise clarity and straightforwardness for McCann loan charge settlers. Ten questions from ContractorUK going…
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Ask a questionCoalville, Leicestershire
Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker Jobs in Coalville- Apply today Excellent Pay – £17.00 per hour Are you a compassionate, experienced carer looking for a role where your work really matters and your time is truly…
Taunton
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Milton Keynes
We are currently seeking highly motivated and experienced Conservatory Sales Executives to join our team. If you are a driven and customer-oriented sales professional with a passion for design and the ability to create…
Lambeth, London
SENCO Assistant - Lambeth Location: Lambeth, South London Start Date: 21st September 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-term Pay: £110-£125 per day A supportive and inclusive primary school in Lambeth is looking for a…
