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Remortgaging is back on the map as lenders introduce low rates
The wait is finally over for thousands of Contractors that have been stuck on their lenders Standard Variable Rate (SVR) riding out the storm. Lenders have introduced a range of very competitive fixed and variable rate mortgages recently, says Tony …
CIPD: Budget proposals for support of young unemployed welcome
The extension of support for the young unemployed announced in the Budget, which could benefit umbrella company members, has been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Mutual lenders 'increased mortgages last month'
The number of mortgages approved by mutual lenders improved during May, umbrella company members have been told. Figures published by the Building Societies Association (BSA) showed that these providers
'Serious weaknesses' in Train to Gain management
Even though some umbrella company members may have benefited from the Train to Gain scheme, the initiative has been criticised heavily by a new House of Commons Committee
Security appliance market 'improves in western Europe'
New research from IDC has shown that slight signs of improvement can be seen in the security appliance market, which may create opportunities for IT contractors. The latest study
PCG offers freelance use tips
The PCG has launched a new guide for firms using freelance workers such as umbrella company members. Areas explored in the guide are how companies can maintain a good
CVs 'need to be well designed'
Submitting a well-designed CV can be the difference between an IT contractor winning work or not, it has been noted. The Careers Advice Service pointed out that a good
Firms 'to contract out data centre work'
Businesses are likely to make increasing use of IT contractors when running a data centre, it has been predicted. Matt Munson, group technical director for IT services provider BlueSquare
Directorship 'creates legal problems'
IT contractors could face legal problems when they act as the director of their own limited firm or other companies, an expert has claimed. Writing for Contractor UK, Gary
Lenders 'restricting mortgages to existing customers'
Just over one-quarter of mortgages are restricted to lenders' existing customers, umbrella company members have heard. A new report by independent financial researcher Defaqto revealed that there are currently
