IR35 review 'may not lead to abolition'

Posted by John CrawleyThe fact that IR35 is being reviewed does not necessarily mean that the legislation is going to be abolished, an expert has stated.John Whiting, tax director at the Office of T...

Umbrella company users: Public-sector IT contracts 'must be reassessed'

Posted by Sarah PuttIT contractors with umbrella companies could be concerned after the publication of a new report calling for the government to reassess whether to continue with some of its high-pr...

Build your client list, umbrella company users told

Posted by Sarah PuttFreelancers using umbrella companies should focus on building up the best client list they can in order to maximise their opportunities, an expert has claimed.Patricio Robles, wri...

Umbrella company users 'should manage their departures carefully'

Posted by Daniel Frost Umbrella company users who are finishing work on an IT project must ensure that they handle their departure carefully, an expert has claimed. Cojak, writing for Contr...

Umbrella company users: Job contracts 'highly recommended'

Posted by Daniel Frost In certain circumstances, it is possible to reject a contract that could create IR35 issues and to work while a new agreement is drawn up, it has been claimed. David ...

AWR feedback to govt 'could benefit umbrella company users'

Posted by John CrawleyThe government has received feedback on the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) from a major industry organisation, which could interest umbrella company users.Employment relations...

Umbrella company users 'invited to help cut business red tape'

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company users are among those who have been invited to get involved with cutting bureaucracy and red tape.Vince Cable, business secretary, has highlighted changes to th...

Umbrella company users: Recruitment 'grows at slowest rate in 8 months'

Posted by Sarah PuttRecruitment activity in July continued to grow but at a slower rate than in the previous eight months, figures have shown, which could concern umbrella company users.A report by ...

Language skills 'could benefit umbrella company users'

Posted by John CrawleyLanguage skills could be a key way for an umbrella company user to set themselves out from the crowd, an expert has claimed.Teresa Tinsley, director of communications at the Cen...

New CCT category 'could benefit umbrella company users'

Posted by Sarah PuttUmbrella company users who rely on their vehicles for work may be interested to know that a new category has been added for company car taxes (CCT).HM Revenue and Customs' ben...

Umbrella company users in construction 'face unpredictable situation'

Posted by Sarah PuttUmbrella company users working in the construction industry face an unpredictable situation, an expert has warned.Alex Hawkes, associate editor at Construction News, has highlight...

Communications jobs 'could present IT contractors with opportunities'

Posted by John CrawleyThe communications industry will be one of the key areas driving ICT demand during the next 12 months, figures have suggested, which could be good news for contractors using umb...

Fall in male umbrella company users working more than 45 hours a week

Posted by Daniel FrostMale umbrella company users are less likely to work more than 45 hours a week now than at the beginning of the recession, new figures have shown.The Chartered Institute of Perso...

Coalition 'in good position to abolish IR35 legislation'

Posted by Daniel FrostAn expert has suggested that the coalition government is in a strong position to abolish IR35 legislation, which could be good news for umbrella company users.Simon McVicker, he...

PAYE consultation 'could benefit umbrella company users'

Posted by Sarah PuttA consultation on the operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) aims to explore methods that could lower the administrative cost of this form of tax, it has been revealed.HM Revenue and...

Umbrella company users: Interim managers 'can be a good idea'

Posted by John CrawleyPublic sector organisations should not be put off using contractors such as interim managers due to media scrutiny, umbrella company users have been told.Paul Botting, chair of ...

Compliance 'to become a big issue for umbrella company users'

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company users could face additional scrutiny when applying for roles due to a growing interest in compliance issues, it has been claimed.Alexei Lesnykh, business develo...

Contractors starting up are in a good position

Contractors using umbrella companies starting up in the coming months are in a good position because they are joining the workforce at the bottom and can work their way up, according to an expert.Dar...

Companies are becoming cautiously optimistic

Contractors could see more work on offer in the coming months, as companies become less cautious and start to begin rebuilding, according to one expert.Richard Dodd, head of media at the British Reta...

Contractors set for housing boost

The next 25 years will see 2.5 million homes built to accommodate the UK's swelling population, according to one newspaper and this could be great news for contractors.100,000 homes will need to ...