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Flexible Work Commission Hold First Meeting

The REC’s flexible work commission, which was launched at the end of last year, held their first meeting this week. The meeting was attended by a number of leading recruiters as well as contractor groups the PCG and FCSA. The … Continue reading

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ICS Enhance Their Limited Company Packages

Independent Contractor Services (ICS) are celebrating ten years working within the contractor marketplace and to coincide with this we have enhanced the packages we offer to those interested in our Limited Company Service. We believe our new packages are now … Continue reading

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Petroplus Calls In The Administrators

The Swiss Oil Refiner, Petroplus has said it is to file for insolvency and have appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as administrators. The UK subsidiary of the firm owns the Coryton oil refinery in Essex. Owned and operated by Petroplus Refining and … Continue reading

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Postponed IR35 Forum Meeting Indicates Progress

The decision to postpone the latest IR35 Forum meeting could indicate progress on the proposals being looked at to improve IR35 administration. HMCR confirmed that the meeting originally scheduled for January 18th has been moved to the 21st February following … Continue reading

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Contractor Jobs Fell At The End Of 2011

Contractor jobs are reported to have fallen in December, according to the REC and KMPG’s latest Report on Jobs. This put the demand for temps in the same position as permanent jobs, which have fallen for the last three months. … Continue reading

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Recruiters Anticipating Fall In Contractor Jobs

As reported earlier this week, the Agency Workers Regulations came into play following the first 12 week period last month. Whilst it was initially thought to have not had much of an impact, a number of leading recruitment groups believe … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Switch to ICS

As a contractor, you’re always on the lookout for the best job and payment terms. So why settle for second best when it comes to looking after your income? Independent Contractor Services (ICS) are celebrating ten years of working within … Continue reading

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Contractors Should Not Be Afraid To Change Accountants

A contractor recently looked to Contractor UK to seek advice on whether they should change accountants. They were concerned that by changing accountants, it may raise a ‘red flag to HM Revenue & Customs’. Bob Jones, a former Inland Revenue … Continue reading

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REC Expect 2012 To Be A Challenging Year

As we begin 2012 there has already been a stark prediction from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) who expect a further deterioration of the jobs market and unemployment to rise to around 2.85m. These views have been … Continue reading

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Contractor News In Brief 2011

This year has been a busy year for contractors as well as for ICS in what has been a turbulent 12 months for the UK economy and jobs market. Despite some difficult times the demand for contractors has remained high, … Continue reading

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