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Contractors growing in popularity among companies

2010-01-05 13:43:00

The number of workers turning to freelance contracting is set to grow even further according to an expert.Contractor specialist John Brazier says that companies are increasingly looking at outsourcing... Read more

Public sector contractors expect a pay rise for 2010

2010-01-05 13:43:00

Over half of contractors in the public sector could be expecting a pay rise this year, findings have shown.A study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has shown that 57 per ... Read more

REC: contractors provide ''crucial services''

2010-01-05 16:00:04

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has praised contractors and freelance workers for providing ''crucial services'' to cover seasonal demand.Temporary, contract and locum staff as well... Read more

VAT man pledges good grace to EU IT contractors

2010-01-05 19:00:03

The taxman is promising leniency when penalising EU IT contractors yet to reflect VAT reforms effective from January 1st.It''s claimed the most savvy UK IT contractors working with services from the C... Read more

Tax return deadline looms

2010-01-06 14:00:03

Do your Self Assessment tax return online by the end of January, or risk a penalty. That''s the message to come from HM Revenue and Customs.Returns online must be filed by the end of this month. If yo... Read more

Business success in 2010 down to flexible working

2010-01-06 14:00:03

More flexibility in the job market will help companies to attract high-quality staff and keep costs down, according to one expert.Speaking to the BBC, Keith Dugdale, of accountancy firm KPMG, says tha... Read more

IT contractors in higher demand than ever

2010-01-07 17:00:17

IT and computing staff saw a major rise in recruitment over the past year, according to a new report.The findings show that permanent IT employment has reached its highest levels for a decade; whilst ... Read more

Contractors given phone interview top tips

2010-01-07 17:00:17

IT contractors are being given advice on how to make a good impression when being interviewed over the phone for their next contract.IT coach John Waine says there''s not a great deal of difference be... Read more

IT workers could help firms beat the recession

2010-01-08 17:00:18

Investment in IT could be the key to digging businesses out of the recession, according to a new study.BT''s survey of chief information officers (CIOs), IT users and senior executives across 13 natio... Read more

PCG: time for a fresh approach to freelancing

2010-01-08 17:00:18

The contractor representative group PCG is calling on the Government and policy makers to look at freelancing with fresh eyes at the start of the new decade.John Brazier, MD of the PCG, says freelance... Read more

PCG ''concerned'' over foreign IT staff wages

2010-01-11 17:00:25

The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) is putting the magnifying glass on firms who transfer overseas IT staff to their British branches without paying them the minimum salary.This could mean that m... Read more

SPA appoints new Chairman

2010-01-11 17:00:25

Freelance support group, the Service Providers Association (SPA) has announced the arrival of their new Chairman.Stuart Davies is starting his role this month and he''s pegged to be the driver of SPA'... Read more

UK firms ''growing optimistic''

2010-01-12 17:00:17

UK businesses are showing signs of becoming more optimistic about the jobs market and the overall economic recovery, an expert has announced. There are a lot of organisations who feel that although we... Read more

REC steps up support for diversity in recruitment

2010-01-12 17:00:17

The Government Equalities Office is set to work with business organisations, trade bodies and recruitment firms to promote greater diversity in the job market. The plan is to get firms to commit to in... Read more

Medical professionals on the tax table

2010-01-13 19:00:09

Medical professionals are the latest workers to get a tax amnesty from the HMRC.Registration for the Tax Health Plan amnesty has kicked off this week and lasts until the end of March this year.Any med... Read more

IT contractors to get skills boost

2010-01-13 19:00:09

IT contractors in the UK are being offered the chance to improve their skills,that can help them stay in contract.The new scheme created by employers and e-skills UK has launched the pilot of its Prof... Read more

PCG demands fairer tax system

2010-01-14 16:00:09

The voice of freelancing, the PCG, is calling for contractors to be treated more fairly by the tax system.John Brazier, the organisation''s MD, says a pro-business climate is needed in the UK, with &q... Read more

Fair opps needed for umbrella contractors

2010-01-14 18:00:19

Umbrella contractors and other freelance workers aren''t being given a fair chance when it comes to public sector jobs, it''s been claimed.John Brazier, managing director of freelance body PCG, says t... Read more

Contractors must watch social media posts

2010-01-15 14:00:07

Contractors need to watch what they post on social networking sites as most employers now research potential candidates online.That''s according to a new survey of over 450 employers by CareerBuilder.... Read more

19 day extension rule gets REC backing

2010-01-15 14:00:07

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is supporting the government''s decision to extend the 19-day rule for pensions enrolment.Workers who are automatically added to an agencies pension ... Read more

44 Million Calls to HMRC Unanswered

2010-01-18 19:00:07

A report out today shows 44 million calls to HM Revenue and Customs went unanswered in the year from 2008-2009.The National Audit Office is calling the performance of 31 call centres across the UK ''u... Read more

Graduates Great Resources for Freelancers

2010-01-18 19:00:07

Graduates are a great resource for freelancers.That''s according to research by specialist graduate recruitment firm Elemense.It found that seven out of ten university leavers are willing to use their... Read more

Contract Tips for Freelancers

2010-01-19 13:00:08

Freelancers are being advised of the benefits of drawing up their own contracts.In response to a question on Freelance UK, Legal Consultant Roger Sinclair of employment contract service Egos says it c... Read more

The impact of falling business confidence

2010-01-19 13:00:07

Claims of a fall in business confidence could be causing concerns for Industrial Contractors.A Lloyds TSB report finds while the prospect of growth remains positive confidence among businesses in the ... Read more

Calls for contractor Tax System Improvements

2010-01-20 11:00:06

Unfair business tax is a big concern for many freelancers and contractors.That's the findings of research done by Investec Specialist Private Bank and the Entrepreneurs Organisation.The report shows m... Read more

Employ People Based on Skills not Looks

2010-01-20 11:00:06

Employers should hire people based in their skills, and not the way they look.That's the call from Steve Williams, head of equality services at Acas.His comments come after Slimming World published re... Read more

Millions will be paid in fines for late tax returns

2010-01-21 14:00:07

Reminders are going out to freelancers and contractors to get self-assessment tax returns finished.As the deadline fast approaches, HM Revenue and Customs is warning of a £100 fine to those who ... Read more

Freelancers should form relationships

2010-01-21 14:00:07

Freelancers and contractors should consult others in the same field before they decide on their rates.That's advice from Patricio Robles on digital marketing site Econsultancy.It is suggested that the... Read more

Never Lie on your CV

2010-01-22 14:00:09

Never lie on your CV.That's the advice going out to freelancers on freelancesupermarket.com.The website refers to an instance when four IT contactors lost out on work because of false claims about qua... Read more

Surprise fall in UK unemployment

2010-01-22 14:00:09

There's good news for jobseekers as the number of people out of work has fallen. Figures show unemployment went back down to 7.8% in November 2009.Analysts had predicted a rise of 0.1% to 8%.Data from... Read more

10-day Government Payment Pledge Broken

2010-01-25 17:00:07

Government departments are still keeping many small businesses waiting for payments, despite a pledge to pay trade invoices within 10-days.Business Secretary Lord Mandelson made the promise a year ago... Read more

HMRC Bank Account Changes

2010-01-25 17:00:07

Freelancers and contactors are being reminded of a change of bank accounts at HM Revenue and Customs.In 2009 it switched from the Bank of England to Citi and the Royal Bank of Scotland Group and so ac... Read more

Agency workers directive under fire

2010-01-26 15:00:08

The Government has come under fire for its Agency Workers Directive draft regulations.The Service Providers Association (SPA) says it does not sufficiently define what it means by a ''vulnerable worke... Read more

UK economy out of recession

2010-01-26 15:00:08

Figures out today show the UK economy came out of recession in the last quarter of 2009.It follows one of the worst recessions the country has seen as the economy retracted for a record 6 quarters.How... Read more

JSA reassures contractor employees

2010-01-27 12:00:09

Leading umbrella company JSA Service Ltd has entered into a Company Voluntary Arrangement with its creditors.However its contractor employees will be reassured by the news that the firm's creditors ha... Read more

Incorrect Tax Code

2010-01-27 12:00:09

There are calls for HM Revenue and Customs to do more to make sure people know if they have been sent the wrong tax codes.The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) wants a publicity campaign put in p... Read more

UK Manufactured Goods in Demand

2010-01-28 11:00:09

As figures show global demand for UK manufactured goods is increasing, there are hopes the market could be improving for freelancers and contractors with specialist skills. The Confederation of Britis... Read more

The virtues of the home-based freelancer

2010-01-28 11:00:09

Working from home could prove a good move for freelancers.That's the advice from Business from the Kitchen Table.Dan Thorely Director of the organisation writes on journalism.co.uk that if entrepreneu... Read more

Agency Workers Directive Delayed until 2011

2010-01-29 14:00:09

The Agency Workers Directive is to be delayed until October 2011. The Department of Business Innovation and Skills has made the announcement after it was advised to work out any problems and inconsist... Read more

IT market picking up

2010-01-29 14:00:09

Experts agree that the market for IT contractors is picking up. Jenrick IT and the Arrow Group agree demand is increasing as companies try to ''plug the gap'' for cut backs made in the recession.Meanw... Read more

More UK firms pay invoices on time

2010-02-01 14:00:10

More UK firms are paying invoices from freelancers and contractors on time.That's according to the latest Late Payment Index from global information services Experian.Research shows that in December 2... Read more

E-mail tax scam

2010-02-01 14:00:10

Warnings are going out over a massive e-mail tax scam.Thousands of fraudulent emails were sent out ahead of the self-assessment deadline on Sunday.The ''phishing'' mails say you are due a tax rebate a... Read more

PCG: retrospective taxes concern

2010-02-02 17:00:11

A representative body for UK freelancers and contractors has expressed concern at last week's landmark case in the High Court that allows HM Revenue & Customs to collect taxes retrospectively.Robe... Read more

Contracts essential for freelancers

2010-02-02 17:00:11

Freelancers must make sure they have a contract when starting work with clients, according to a legal expert.Roger Sinclair says if a contractor works as a limited company and works with clients direc... Read more

IR35 - Don''t abolish it just apply it correctly

2010-02-03 17:00:09

The independent membership organisation, Professional Passport, is calling on the government not to abolish IR35 legislation.As they launch their agenda for 2010, the organisation is working to agree ... Read more

Rec agency reports strong contract business

2010-02-03 17:00:09

A recruitment agency has announced a steep fall in revenues for 2009 after a tough year for the industry. But the contract side of the business has remained strong, it says. SThree says 2009 was by an... Read more

Closing business not IR35 immunity

2010-02-04 18:00:09

Closing down business doesn''t mean limited company contractors can just escape IR35 liability, says an expert.Kate Cottrell, writing for Freelance UK, says if a contractor carries on providing servic... Read more

Watch out for tax-saving umbrella companies

2010-02-04 18:00:09

Contractors are being warned about umbrella companies advertising themselves as helping to save tax.An industry expert says that all umbrella companies are created equal when it comes to taxation.They... Read more

Skills shortage could boost contracting

2010-02-05 15:00:24

IT contractors could soon see work flying their way as their skills are in demand due to a skills shortage. That''s according to financial expert Andrew Evans. He says their findings show that over ha... Read more

Contractors advised not to over-promise

2010-02-05 15:00:24

Contractors are being urged to only make promises to bosses they can keep by a technology lawyer. Richard Nicholas says contractors must make sure they can deliver a project within the timescale they ... Read more