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Latest News

Why the sub-contractor prompt pay plan doesn’t go far enough

A new Carillion-inspired package is good, but it could do better for IT freelancers’ cashflow.

24th April, 2018 | Comment

Boost contractor pensions with 30% bonus, says RSA

Flat rate treatment for all (regardless of employment status), hailed as too big a prize to ignore.

24th April, 2018 | Money News

HMRC hits contractors’ agencies with tax bills

Probes into potential Criminal Finances Act breaches seen as ‘the tip of the iceberg.’

23rd April, 2018 | Contracting News

NHS Digital admits to having just 18 tech security experts

Health service’s IT hub operating with only a score of ‘deeply technically’ people.

23rd April, 2018 | Job News

IR35 reform talk 'not hurting demand for PSCs'

IT agency boss sounds business-as-usual verdict, as any changes ‘some way off.’

21st April, 2018 | IR35 News

Fix three IR35 reform issues before any rollout – ICAEW

Tax body reveals what needs resolving now to stop a spread to the private sector.

19th April, 2018 | IR35 News

IR35 reforms 'keep IT contractor demand static'

Contractors seen ‘turning their backs on PSCs' for the fourth month in a row.

19th April, 2018 | IR35 News

Where HMRC’s guidance for directors is still just plain wrong

If the taxman took reasonable care, then his guidance would by now reflect a 2017 verdict.

18th April, 2018 | Comment

Latest Guides

Coming to the UK for Contract Work – a UK Expat Contractor’s Guide

If you want to work as a UK expat contractor, there are a few things you need to know.

23rd April, 2018 | First Timers

GDPR: An IT Contractor’s Who’s Who

Are you a controller, processor or sub-processor? If so, it’s T-minus 40 days.

19th April, 2018 | Successful Contracting

What is a fixed term contract?

How fixed term contracts differ from regular contracts through agencies, limited companies and brollies.

13th April, 2018 | Guide to Contracts

The typical tasks of a limited company contractor accountant

Which tax and accounting duties will your contractor accountant perform on your behalf?

6th April, 2018 | Limited Companies

Contractors' Questions: How do I know if I’m in a loan scheme?

Revealed: the tell-tale signs that you’re in an arrangement open to HMRC challenge.

4th April, 2018 | EBT

Contractor Accountants in London

Contractor accountants in London can help manage the large amounts of administration required to run a limited company.

3rd April, 2018 | Limited Companies

How MDCM Ltd beat IR35 – quick overview

Status expert cites the main factors that went against, but ultimately for, Mark Daniels.

28th March, 2018 | IR35

Contractors’ Questions: Are short contracts and A-levels my CV's mistakes?

Knowing what to leave off your CV is as important as knowing what to put on.

27th March, 2018 | CV Guides

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