Latest Contractor News
Keep up to date with all the latest contractor news. We have written everything in plain English, so there’s no need to go to the overly complex HMRC website to learn about any tax and accountancy related updates.
Contractors have until 30th September to settle loans or benefit trusts with HMRC
Contractors with an outstanding loan or benefit trust are being reminded by the FCSA that they are at risk of a very significant tax bill if they don’t act now.
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Many UK businesses not insured against information security breaches and data loss
The Risk: Value report has revealed that less than a third of UK businesses have dedicated cyber security insurance in place.
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Government, businesses and universities could solve UK tech skills shortage by working together
The UK’s IT skills shortage could be solved by having the government, businesses and education working together, according to a new report.
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New export strategy launched to boost British businesses
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP has launched an ambitious new plan that aims to increase UK total exports as a proportion of GDP to 35%.
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Government steps back from pensions dashboard rollout
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed are extremely disappointed to learn that the government will be stepping back from the ‘pensions dashboard’ rollout.
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New Enterprise Allowance scheme could be cut
The IPSE urges government not to abandon the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) scheme, as rumours suggest that it could be cut.
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Government support for self-employed ‘draining away’, says IPSE
Despite agreeing on a tax cut for millions of the UK’s smallest sized businesses, the government has made the decision to step back from this promise.
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Government must focus on broadband in rural areas to help microbusinesses
The IPSE has said that the government should ‘double-down’ on its roll-out of broadband to rural areas in order to help out microbusinesses struggling with a decent internet connection.
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