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The Queen’s Speech and the coalition government mentioned plans to ‘remove barriers’ and ‘extend’ the rights of flexible working today. All employees could eventually have a right to request working flexible hours, under plans by the government. Freelancers bring flexibility, … Continue reading
Recruitment firm, ATA Selection recently published a report which revealed that high technology companies appear to have weathered the economic storm better than most. Demand for contractors with specialist skills in electronics, embedded software development, circuit design and research and … Continue reading
Those within the contractor marketplace are today rejoicing after the newly formed coalition government said they would review the IR35 legislation. In the Coalition’s full programme for Government, published yesterday (20th May) the Government declares it will: “Review IR35 as … Continue reading
Contract Eye recently wrote an article about the advantages of disadvantages for contractors, of working though your own limited company or via an umbrella company. A large proportion of contractors work via their own limited company, or via an umbrella … Continue reading
In line with the first National Freelancers Day, which was held on 23rd November 2009, Independent Contractor Services (ICS) ran a competition aimed at all contractors and freelancers. To be in with a chance to win a trip to Krakow, … Continue reading
The new coalition government, which was formed last week, is to have an emergency budget on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010. The new Chancellor, George Osborne is set to outline his plans for a £6 billion reduction in spending. The Budget … Continue reading
IR35 can often be complex and confusing for contractors and recruiters alike. In response to this, Independent Contractor Services (ICS) have created a page dedicated to explaining IR35 in simple terms. We want to help you understand IR35 without getting … Continue reading
A contractor working 10 or 11 hour days increases their heart disease risk by nearly two-thirds, research suggests. This latest analysis, reported in the European Heart Journal, looks at the working patterns of more than 6,000 people, aged 39-61, over … Continue reading
The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) have issued advice to those self employed people within the UK. Due to the recession, a number of people chose to become self-employed and the CCCS are now advising them to keep their business … Continue reading
A survey has revealed that almost one in four self employed Britons are considering moving abroad in the next five years. Contractor UK explained one of factors is looming tax rises in the UK. The findings, compiled by Foreign Currency … Continue reading
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