Professional freelancers group PCG has said all the political parties want to revise IR35 legislation.The body has met with representatives for what it has called "fruitful and productive&quo...
The Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC) has decided not to pursue its calls for a judicial review of parts of the Agency Workers Regulations, freelance contractors have been told.It said...
The Conservatives will not get rid of IR35 legislation, freelance contractors have been told.A party official said revoking the legislation, which was introduced by Labour in 1998, could end in &qu...
Professional contractors working abroad have been advised to find an accounting company to handle their local liabilities as an individual.This will ensure they are as tax-efficient as possible und...
IT contractors at Siemens have voted to accept a revised pay offer from the BBC after a vote.The result of the ballot brings to an end the dispute, with 89.9 per cent in favour of taking the offer....
Freelance contractors who work from home must ensure their home insurance policy covers them to do so, it has been advised.Swinton Insurance is calling on homeowners who use their property as a bus...
Freelance contractors who undertake work overseas have been urged to pay tax in the country they are employed in.As a professional contractor working in almost any country, tax is due locally from ...
The new rules on long-term sick leave could hinder small firms looking to take on professional contractors and other staff, it has been warned.Following a judgment in the European Court of Justice ...
Freelance contractors should look to the new factsheets from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for advice on the new framework for compliance checks - the way the body ensures taxes are correct.The d...
Those taking on freelance contractors must be prepared for new equality regulations, one law firm has advised.The equality bill is expected to receive assent shortly having been agreed by parliamen...
Professional contractors looking to take on projects abroad should be aware of the tax implications of doing so, it has been advised.In a question to Contractor UK, one professional explained that ...
Professional contractors and employees at firms with more than 250 workers now have the right to request time to study or train.Time to Train has been introduced to empower people to speak about tr...
The move to allow teaching contractors and other classroom staff to use force when necessary has been welcomed.Instances where teachers have to use force to deal with badly behaved pupils are rare,...
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has welcomed the Conservative Party's pledge to review IR35 and small business taxation.Shadow business minister Mark Prisk announced that a Conse...
The government has urged employers to do more to promote flexible working to public sector contractors and other workers in the industry.Responding to the Family Friendly Taskforce report, the Depa...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging Britons to get ready for the changes to VAT and PAYE that are coming into effect this spring. The first alterations begin tomorrow, freelance contractors h...
Professional contractors could save money on their national insurance if the Conservatives come into power, as the party said it will scrap Labour's plans for an increase.The group will block some ...
Professional contractors in the UK may have to change how they operate, after chancellor Alistair Darling announced plans to crack down on tax loopholes, a source has stated.Contractors UK said cha...
Professional contractors and freelancers have once again been ignored in the budget, according to an accountancy and support service firm.Martin Hesketh, managing director of contractor accountant ...
As the end of the tax year approaches, professional contractors are being advised to ensure they are as tax efficient as possible.The tax year ends on April 5th and HSBC has highlighted several way...