It has been reported that 300 million people around the world are using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace and even more use message boards, forums and blogs. But how can a contractor use social networking to their advantage? Recruitment companies … Continue reading
A survey by Freelance:UK of 12 traditional accountants found that not a single firm knew that the “targeted solution” it offered to freelancers and contractors was caught by the MSC legislation. The firms surveyed displayed a lack of detailed knowledge … Continue reading
The Professional Contractors Group have raised concerns that Scottish bank workers are increasingly being replaced by migrants as large companies exploit a loophole in the immigration rules. According to a lobby group representing the interests of freelance workers and contractors, … Continue reading
The IT Job Board have revealed that in the current UK economic downturn companies are more reluctant to hire permanent staff, favouring contractors. The IT Job Board’s study cited research from pre-employment firm Powerchex, which revealed that the number of … Continue reading
Kitty Ussher, a government minister has refused to reveal information relating to HM Revenue and Customs IR35 investigations for fear it would lead to increased non-compliance. Labour MP Terry Rooney asked Usher, in one of her final Commons appearances, how … Continue reading
Taxpayers who use the HM Revenues and Customs online self assessment system are being targeted for their passwords and other data. HMRC have disclosed that there have been a number of cases where fraudsters have obtained such details and made … Continue reading
Check your IR35 and contractor tax status today with a call to Independent Contractor Services Ltd (ICS). ICS is one of the UK’s leading providers of Umbrella and Limited Company Services, and offers free confidential advice to help you make … Continue reading
ICS Umbrella Ltd has today announced the launch of an upgraded Umbrella Payroll Service with even more benefits for UK recruiters and their contractors. To celebrate – for a limited period – recruitment agencies will receive a bonus referral fee … Continue reading
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