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.
New report shows self-employed numbers are down
Latest ONS figures show that the UK workforce increased only marginally in the last few months, with self-employed numbers particularly low.
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Universal Credit reforms disincentivise employees and self-employed, says IPSE
The IPSE has responded to the recent Resolution Foundation report concerning Universal Credit.
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IR35 private sector changes may benefit recruiters
Although contractors are calling the IR35 changes an ‘own goal’, this move might not be all ‘doom and gloom’ for recruiters.
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Demand for British Services continues to grow
Latest figures show that the British services sector continues to flourish with exports growing to £286 billion in the year to 2018 Q2.
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IPSE backs calls for halting Universal Credit roll-out
The IPSE strongly supports Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable’s calls for a halt to the roll-out of Universal Credit.
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IPSE supports Shared Parental Leave for the self-employed
Tracy Brabin MP is calling for more equal opportunities for self-employed parents to have Shared Parental Leave.
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2018 set to be record year for new recruitment agency start-ups
New findings predict that this is be a bumper year for recruitment industry growth.
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SMEs play critical role in talking about mental health
The FSB has said that the UK’s small business owners have a critical role to play with regards to talking about mental health, as well as destigmatising it in the workplace.
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