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News Items

Latest News

Legal expert's overview of a data protection proposal threatening IT contractors with new liabilities.

Feb 8, 2012

‘Even non-work-related venting needs moderating if you’re job-seeking.’

 

Feb 7, 2012

Revenue to stop paperwork probes while it considers a new approach.

Feb 6, 2012

‘Uncertain climate’ forcing IT temps to sacrifice pay for longevity.

Feb 3, 2012

A new breed of self-employed person is ‘keeping a lid’ on unemployment.

Feb 2, 2012

The death of ESC C16, as a concession, puts an end to the least taxing way to close a company.

Feb 1, 2012

The era of 30-day payment terms on all commercial contracts won’t be fast-tracked.

Jan 31, 2012

Hiring managers’ rally in IT contractor hiring intentions really was, it seems, just for Christmas.

Jan 31, 2012

Self-assessment filers get extension, as tax staff walkout looms.

Jan 30, 2012

‘Five van-loads of my employer’s IT gear make me a hoarder, not a thief.’

Jan 27, 2012

Economic jitters helped give non-permanent IT job candidates the edge in 2011. 

Jan 26, 2012

The mistakes IT contractors made over the last 12 months that pinched their pockets, and worse.

Jan 25, 2012

Umbrella company expected to be open to offers and on the market by July 2013.

Jan 25, 2012

Husband-and-wife firms urged against leaving their business up to the divorce courts.

Jan 24, 2012

Lunch and travel expenses were income, court rules, not part of any dispensation.

 

Jan 23, 2012

Expert aid for a soon-to-retire contractor looking to run Plan B as a sole trader.

Jan 23, 2012

Web map giant ‘unreservedly sorry for two contractors acting on their own behalf.’ 

Jan 20, 2012

Recruitment law expert pinpoints where to mark your 2012 diary.

Jan 19, 2012

Tech giant will prioritise SMEs in its push to sub-contract more state IT work. 

Jan 19, 2012

So much to do, in such little time, sees HMRC cancel today's IR35 meeting.

Jan 18, 2012