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Time is running out for contractors who want to deposit the maximum £10,200 in a tax free ISA. Robin Bailey of Nationwide advises that contractors may want to use their Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) tax relief allowance for this year … Continue reading →

According to a new survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce at least half  the Umbrella companies and UK small businesses are concerned that changes to employment law will damage their business. The survey showed that 52% of companies … Continue reading →

Due to the Easter weekend and royal wedding bank holidays April only consists of 18 working days. While this is good news for employees throughout the UK, Umbrella Companies and small businesses will need to plan early for the shut … Continue reading →

While the government’s new StartUp Britain campaign has been met with some mixed feelings, it is hoped that it will give entrepreneurs a helping hand. In March David Cameron helped launch a new initiative to support entrepreneurs. StartUp Britain is … Continue reading →

It is felt by nearly 80% of IT directors that the private sector workers provide good value. Speaking for ReThink Recruitment, Michael Bennett said that the government suggests that the private sector can absorb the public sector redundancies, but employers … Continue reading →

The HMRC is investigating Umbrella company contractors and will deal harshly with employment benefit trust schemes (EBT’s).  These schemes, usually offshore umbrella company schemes, are being looked at by the HMRC as a form of disguised remuneration. Employee Benefit Trust … Continue reading →

According to a survey carried out by the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) a large majority of recruiters believe that IR35 is ineffective and ripe for reform. At the same time the OTS was due to report on its findings … Continue reading →

In order to keep themselves successful on the job market, Umbrella contractors need to change the way they present themselves by keeping their CVs up to date. A strong and up to date CV is essential. The managing director of … Continue reading →

Due to the expected investing in technology over the next 12 months, IT-focused umbrella contractors could be in greater demand. It is been predicted that there will be a 7% increase in IT spending in 2011, due to the strong … Continue reading →

Contracting, especially within the UK, is a very attractive proposition to many workers due to the good daily contract rates and flexible employment structure. Continue reading →