One in six workers are expected to check their emails on Christmas day, according to a report by broadband providers Demon. This shows the increasing flexibility of the UK workforce, according to Matt Cantwell, Head of Demon. He suggested that … Continue reading
ICS would like to wish all our clients and followers a Merry Christmas! We have had a fantastic year and look forward to another great year for all contractors. We have big plans to move forward in the new year … Continue reading
We’ve been covering news stories for contractors all year, following the opportunities and the trends in demand for workers. In April, the Service Providers Association (SPA) rebranded as the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA). This was to highlight their commitment to help … Continue reading
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we felt this would be a perfect time to announce the winners of our latest competitions. We have two prizes to announce; the first was part of our festive referral scheme, with all current … Continue reading
To celebrate National Freelancers Day, which was hosted by the PCG this week, ICS are having another Christmas give away. Any new clients who join in the next month will be entered into a competition to win a £200 voucher for Red … Continue reading
The PCG are hosting the annual National Freelancers Day next Tuesday 23rd November. The event, supported by ICS, aims to celebrate freelancing with its 1.4m workers in the UK. Speaking about the event which launched last year, John Brazier, Managing … Continue reading
Contractors and freelance workers could be targeted by HMRC as part of a tax amnesty. Following their £900m boost, which was allocated to help address tax evasion problems, HMRC are inviting underpaying taxpayers to come forward and therefore qualify for … Continue reading
As part of the government’s spending review, the amount of tax-free income that savers can put into pensions has been reduced. It will drop from the current £255,000 to £50,000 from April, 2011. This means that contractors and freelance workers, … Continue reading
At Independent Contractor Services (ICS), we may offer accountancy and administration services to contractors throughout the marketplace, but we are also interested in finding out why you chose to become a contractor. National Freelancers Day this year wants to highlight … Continue reading
Contractors can now compare how much they can earn through PAYE, an Umbrella Company or a Limited Company, with a new contractor calculator by Independent Contractor Services (ICS). The calculator, available at http://www.ics.me.uk/contractor-tax-calculator, is designed to be fast and simple … Continue reading
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