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IT Contractors More Confident
Contractors working in IT are amongst those with the most confidence in their career path and their prospects for the next few years as the economy struggles to recover. According to a survey by Reed recruitment three out of every …
No Change in Interest Rates Again
How surprising. The Bank of England has kept the base rate at the low 0.5% again. And will probably do so for the immediate future, the Monetary Policy
Agencies need ‘fall back’ when umbrella companies fail to pay workers
It is important for agencies to ensure that umbrella companies have a "fall back position" if the umbrella company they are dealing with does not pay the worker,
Contractor tax clampdown expected after £1 billion pledged to HMRC inspectors
Contractors need to prepare for an expected tax compliance onslaught following a budget set-aside of £1 billion for HMRC tax inspectors and an ominous statement that it plans
Pension uncertainty ‘still remains’
British contractors and other workers are still unsure about whether they can afford to join a pension scheme, it has been claimed. Contractor umbrella company members and other employees
Good working conditions ‘protect health’
People could be at less risk of common health problems if they have more control over their working arrangements, it has been suggested, which may show the benefits
Govt backs UK innovation network
The government has backed the development of a network of technology and innovation centres across the UK, which could interest umbrella company workers. Recommendations in a report by technology
Demand for engineering contractors ‘set to increase
Umbrella company members specialising in construction engineering are likely to see an upturn in demand for their services in the future, it has been suggested. Based on this forecast,
IT contractors ‘should be careful with ability claims’
IT contractors have been advised to be careful with the claims they make about their ability to deliver certain goals. Richard Nicholas, technology lawyer at Browne Jacobson, wrote for
CIPD launches internship guide
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has launched its Internships That Work guide. It will look to aid businesses in providing effective internships across the UK, which
