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The FCA has slapped six restrictions on West 28th Street debt servicer Ethica Resolve and says it’s undecided whether disguised remuneration loan debts can be enforced…
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Five tests will decide which UK data centres get fast-tracked to the grid, pending ‘strategic’. Contractors have 12 months, says a recruitment director — premiums for…
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Under HMRC scrutiny, the FCDO has put almost 90% of its contractors inside IR35, compared with a near even inside-outside split a year ago. Off-payroll working expert…
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,…
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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…
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Ask a questionNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
3rd Line Citrix SME x 2 + Newcastle or Preston based + SC cleared roles + Inside IR35 +£350 to £400 per day We are seeking an experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join an on-site support team in Preston. You will act as…
Stoke
SCADA Engineer – Battery Storage (BESS) £400 - £500 p/d | ASAP start | Remote initially, with regular site work in Staffordshire during commissioning Have you worked on SCADA for a utility-scale battery storage project…
Northumberland
SITE MANAGER Location: North East Start Date: 30th November 2026 Role: We are looking for an experienced Site Manager, with at least 5 years' experience of managing/supervising staff in general groundworks and civils…
WV15, Quatford, Shropshire
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability, waste management and maintaining high operational standards? We are looking for a proactive and reliable individual to support our waste management operations and…
