Paymaster General, Dawn Primarolo, fails to give straight answers when questioned about the Revenue's use of the s660A legislation. She's also been accused of being 'economical with the truth'.

CUK have today been given information from a source close to the Treasury that IR35 is set to be abolished with effect from 6th April 2004. It will be replaced by IR591.

The Chancellor announced today the long awaited details of what has become known as IR591.

The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) is seeking legal advice, following the news that Bill Hood of Usetech Limited had lost his recent IR35 case against the Inland Revenue.

Over half our visitors charge at least £40 per hour (26% charge £50 or more per hour). The average commission charged (where known) is approximately 15%.

The U.S Senate has passed legislation to issue 600,000 visas for skilled foreigners who temporarily fill specialised U.S jobs, largely in the high-technology industry. The legislation is certain to receive Presidential approval shortly. The bill was approved by the Senate by an overwheming 96-1 majority.

An article in Monday's 'Daily Mail' has caused a stir within the contracting industry. The article 'firms fear plan to boost rights of the self-employed' by Darren Behar reveals new government proposals to give 'contract workers' stronger legal rights.

As part of the Government's drive to solve to skills shortage problem in the UK, the E-Commerce Minister, Patricia Hewitt, spent last week in India publicising the new "fast-track" permit scheme.

The Sunday Times has published its latest Fast Track 100 survey. The list contains a large number of recruitment related entries, led by Dataworkforce, a telecoms agency which has seen sales increase from £0.3m to £20m between 1996 and 1999.

The Finance Act which gave us IR591 is currently on its way through Parliament. The generous Government who gave us the 0% tax rate now accuses us of tax avoidance because we used it. How do they justify this? You won't believe it.