Examples of good practice for umbrella companies’ isn’t a fishing expedition. Even if some of the spelt out legal duties could be checked up on.

Industry-specific skills and qualifications are a gateway to higher earnings and career progression. But for many contractors, taking time out to invest in training is not a top priority -- ...

On August 22nd 2018, HMRC published a response to a request under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act, for details of status cases that have been tested against its Check Employment Status for Tax ...

There’s something to be said for the contracting sector’s desired conciliation service because such a channel for negotiation or mediation is what one-man bands are increasingly expected to turn to as ...

In the first IR35 judgment issued for seven years, the First-Tier Tribunal has decided in favour of HMRC resulting in a colossal liability for the appellant of more than £400,000, writes Martyn ...

The IT contractor jobs market in March 2025 made a good fist of defying a near-washout four weeks for UK hiring. While demand for IT workers on a contract basis didn’t grow last month (again), the ...

Contractors usually get three options to formalise ‘going it alone.’ Now, there’s a fourth; it’s neither on your own nor forking out for an accountant.

Our client based in Birmingham is looking for a Support Analyst. Due to nature of the role candidates need to hold current DV + NPPV3 clearance. This role is fully onsite. Key Tasks The post holder ...

As part of an interview series with the Tory leadership candidates vying to succeed Theresa May, LBC’s the Iain Dale Show invited on the newest candidate Andrea Leadsom MP, the former leader of the ...

With its unparalleled day rates, finance was always the profitable ‘go-to’ sector for contractors wanting to make themselves richer, but Financial Services is changing in ways that will make your life ...