Contracting News

Contract placements light up SThree’s full-year results and focus for the future.

Feb 1, 2013

Little hope for 2e2’s out-of-pocket suppliers; even less for direct IT contractors.

Jan 31, 2013

Contractors leaving the VAT-man unpaid can head off a fuller investigation from Feb 28.

Jan 30, 2013

Slower contract renewals put a record dent in software & IT services firms' profitability.  

Jan 29, 2013

Insolvency risk rising fastest for SMEs specialising in telecoms or technology.

Jan 28, 2013

Call for 'appropriate' security measures to be spelt out in official guidance. 

Jan 25, 2013

Fresh framework won’t be fit for purpose unless it extends to payroll firms – REC.

Jan 23, 2013

The mutual's million-pound IT system unlikely to compute in a Lloyds tie-up. 

Jan 22, 2013

Hard work seems to be paying off for freelance contractors, but at a cost.

Jan 21, 2013

'Complicated recruitment rules to make way for an easier to understand framework.'

Jan 18, 2013

Outside IR35's arena it may be, but the Stringfellows stripper case shouldn't be lost on contractors.

Jan 17, 2013

The four weeks to Christmas were the year's best month for temporary IT workers.

Jan 16, 2013

Former Stringfellows dancer heads to the Supreme Court in search of 'common sense'.

Jan 15, 2013

'Security, Regulation and Real-time set to dominate the financial IT landscape.' 

Jan 14, 2013

Agents and contractors told to assess their exposure to MSC transfer rules.

Jan 11, 2013

Support services tipped to take over from finance as the engine of temporary IT jobs.

Jan 10, 2013

The top clients, agents, accountants, brollies and personalities of a year in IT contracting.

Jan 9, 2013

Full list of the best service providers to IT contractors, as voted for by you.  

Jan 9, 2013

Self-assessors urged to join the Christmas Day do-gooders by filing before Jan 31.

Jan 4, 2013

'Favouring of temps over full-timers expected to continue, particularly in IT.'

Jan 3, 2013

Tax advisers, their clients and even HMRC can benefit from the GAAR being delayed.

Dec 20, 2012

Contractors won't be certain of their IR35 position unless HMRC speaks up.

Dec 19, 2012

Causing a stir: 'Crazy' online tool revealing how much recruiters rake in from your IT role.

Dec 18, 2012

Yorkshire hosts record freelancing growth, but worries over work persist.   

Dec 14, 2012

'Premiums of at least 6% handed out to contractors, yet most are worse off.'

Dec 13, 2012

Yesterday’s strengthening of disguised employment rules shouldn’t trouble most contractors.

Dec 12, 2012

November was the brightest month for IT contractors since the high of August.

Dec 11, 2012

Analyst on what Autumn Statement 2012 means for the state's IT suppliers.

Dec 7, 2012

At-a-glance guide, with expert views, on Osborne's offerings to one-person businesses.

Dec 6, 2012

'It’s taking time but the economy is healing, as we help those who want to work hard and get on.'

Dec 5, 2012

Chancellor says people avoiding their fair share sometimes break the law.

Dec 5, 2012

Google, Amazon and other tech giants do have a moral responsibility to the UK.

Dec 5, 2012

Contractors still outstripping permies, especially mobile & web-based app developers.

Dec 4, 2012

A mere mention of your rights as a commercial supplier can get contractors paid.

Dec 4, 2012

What limited company IT contractors want Osborne to offer on Wednesday.

Nov 30, 2012

Still down by some £2,000, but female contractor pay is now ahead in three regions.

Nov 30, 2012

Chancellor expected to flesh out aligning the administration of tax and NI.

Nov 29, 2012

Older workers unable to find a 9-to-5 are driving Britain's one-person business boom.

Nov 29, 2012

Rate reductions avoided by most and a chunk are on premiums – 10% or more.

Nov 28, 2012

IFA: Calls to remove pension tax relief & salary sacrifice are at odds with the government's objective.

Nov 28, 2012