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.
£2.2 billion grant available for SMEs struggling during pandemic
Alok Sharma: ‘This much-needed cash will help to sustain businesses, protect jobs and keep communities ticking as we continue to tackle the virus in the coming weeks.’
Read this post
UK businesses welcome tier system after lockdown
REC: ‘Employers are looking for support from temporary workers as an important lifeline to help them through the Christmas season’.
Read this post
UK workers look to employers for support during second lockdown
Fifty-two per cent of workers think that employers will not offer them additional support, despite 64% wanting further help from their employer.
Read this post
Sick pay rules could leave key workers at a disadvantage
As part of a six-step plan, the REC is calling on the government to ensure no one is left behind by funding Statutory Sick Pay support for every worker.
Read this postThe Complete accountancy package... only £95 per month
We’ll give you a dedicated accountant and a whole lot more.
SIGN ME UP
£134 million investment for green businesses
The investment forms part of the government’s commitment to support the UK’s entrepreneurs and start-ups to scale up their innovations.
Read this post
Employers urged not to let lockdown impact IR35 preparations
Despite a second lockdown, there are several ‘business as usual’ activities that need to be maintained – such as preparations for the private sector IR35 reform.
Read this post
Three-quarters of workers would quit their job because of poor management
Twenty-four per cent of UK professionals said their manager lacked empathy, good communication and honesty.
Read this post
Remote working exposing SMEs to cyber attacks
With Covid restrictions and less people on the high street, the run up to Christmas will see a jump in eCommerce purchasing which is already being targeted by cyber-criminals.
Read this post