Insolvency trade group R3 has announced that small businesses supplying the public sector may still be facing upheaval, especially if they were launched in the 1990’s or later.
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Contractors amongst those owing tax at year end
Posted on 27th September 2010 by JasonUmbrella company contractors may be amongst those who will owe tax to HM Revenue & Customs at the year end, due to the new PAYE system not recognising the tapering of personal allowances for anyone earning over £100,000.
Immigration plans affecting UK economy
Posted on 24th September 2010 by JasonGovernment plans to impose a limit on immigration could have serious effects on the UK economy according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
IT contractors optimistic as opportunities increase
Posted on 23rd September 2010 by KarlResearch by Giant Group Plc has shown that confidence among IT contractors has increased following the increase in job opportunities in the financial sector.
Contractors to be aware of cost cutting measures by HMRC
Posted on 21st September 2010 by JasonHM Revenue & Customs are making cutbacks in paperwork, which could affect some contractors and freelancers with agents or tax advisors.
Employment unpredictable in face of public sector cuts
Posted on 20th September 2010 by KarlSeptember’s JobsOutlook survey by Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) signals the start of a period of uncertainty for employment in the coming three months.
Will NIC holiday be of any real benefit to business?
Posted on 17th September 2010 by LouiseAs the public sector face huge cutbacks freelancers, including umbrella company contractors, may be looking to the private sector for work opportunities.
Contractors to be affected by RBS job cuts
Posted on 16th September 2010 by KarlUmbrella company contractors may be amongst those affected by 350 job cuts announced by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) recently.
Umbrella company contractors amongst those to bridge gap
Posted on 15th September 2010 by LouiseThe latest Office of National Statistics data for employment in the public sector shows varying impacts across the various sectors and regions of the United Kingdom.
Growth of jobs market continues but slowest in ten months
Posted on 14th September 2010 by LouiseThe latest Report on Jobs carried out by Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG, showed the slowest growth rate for the jobs market in the last ten months.
