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Latest News

Winners revealed in ContractorUK’s Reader Awards 2018

Victorious newcomers, stalwarts still on top, and the former taxman of the moment.

12th December, 2018 | Contracting News

ContractorUK Reader Awards 2018: winners list and quick summary

Who’s won what at the 12th annual awards voted for by you.

12th December, 2018 | Comment

IT job candidates told of ‘sizeable December premiums’

Christmas for contractors looks set to be quiet, except for the risk-taking rate-chasers.

11th December, 2018 | Contracting News

Contractors to vie for freelancing accolades

IPSE to spotlight the new, the young, and the best, with projects or 'side-hustles.'

11th December, 2018 | Contracting News

IT contractor skills shortages surged in November

The REC finds scarce freelance IT specialisms to have more than doubled.

10th December, 2018 | Contracting News

HMRC Loan Charge webinar fails to sway the majority

Contractors will stick to their guns, but most of the unmoved are settlors.

7th December, 2018 | Contracting News

Contractors, what if digital tax accounts aren’t delayed?

Doing nothing but waiting for HMRC to agree with the Lords isn’t wise (where MTD is concerned).

6th December, 2018 | Comment

Tax trio endorses Lords' attack on HMRC's 2019 Loan Charge

‘The tide is turning,’ as over 100 MPs join peers and industry figures to denounce ‘monstrous’ legislation.

6th December, 2018 | Contracting News

Latest Guides

Contractors’ Questions: Which foreign cities cost contractors the most?

‘Cost of living may be key, but it’s not a pay indicator you can afford to rely on.'

10th December, 2018 | Contracting Overseas

HMRC's 2019 Loan Charge: what the Lords recommend

Six must-dos for officials who’ve presided over a tax that's been 'devastating.'

5th December, 2018 | EBT

Contractors’ Questions: Which ten foreign cities are the most lucrative?

Revealed: who’s snapping at Mumbai’s heels, and where overseas is most taxing.

3rd December, 2018 | Contracting Overseas

Contractors’ Questions: How will new IR35 rules affect joint directors?

The April 2020 compliance requirements for a PSC duo, one of which has another job.

29th November, 2018 | IR35

Contractors’ Questions: Why haven't I heard back from contracts I applied for?

Four issues face contractors who don’t hear back when they go forward for tech work.

28th November, 2018 | CV Guides

Contractors’ Questions: Will IR35-hit clients shift to agencies and consultancies?

‘Passing off the IR35 decision work isn’t permitted, but handing contract work to consultancies is.’

27th November, 2018 | IR35

Contractors' Questions: How will pay rates via brollies look post-2020?

What might happen to daily fees if using an umbrella is still a bit of an open question.

26th November, 2018 | IR35

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23rd November, 2018 | First Timers

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