Payquest News


'Stagnation' in the UK’s domestic economy may create contract opportunities - October 2011

UK contractors may benefit in the short term from the current ‘stagnation’ in the domestic economy as firms take on temp staff rather than permanent employees.

Economic changes could benefit contractors - October 2011

Contractors could be set to gain from new opportunities if government plans to stimulate the economy are put into play.

Contractor tax to receive extra attention? - September 2011

Contractor tax could be one area to receive extra attention from the government, as the authorities are stepping up their efforts to tackle tax issues.

2012 Olympics 'will boost IT contractor jobs market' - April 2011

IT contractors operating in the UK could be tempted to look for placements in London in the coming months following the comments of one recruitment expert.

More IT Contractors finding work! - June 2010

Long term joblessness among IT contractors has slumped dramatically over the last six months, as business investment in IT gathers pace, a recent study shows.

IR35 to be reviewed - June 2010

Britain's new coalition government yesterday firmed up the Tory pre-election promise to the self-employed, saying a priority for improving the nation's business ability was to review IR35.

Good news for contractors - June 2010

The sign-off of budgets for contract and temporary staff looks set to absorb some of the 53,000 people who in the last three months swelled the unemployment pool to 2.5million. 

 

Which IT contractor skills are still hot this October?

Discover the skills and pay rates are in demand during the month of October

IT Contractors’ guide to the Agency Workers’ Regulations

The AWR - the Agency Workers’ Regulations 2010 (‘the Regulations’)take effect from October 1st 2011. They apply to: "workers with a contract of employment or employment relationship with a temporary work agency who are assigned to user undertakings to work temporarily under their supervision and direction."

IT Contractor Opportunities Set to Rise

New research data released by Adecco Group suggests that IT contractors will be more in demand than permanent IT staff throughout 2010. The authors of the report commented: “It’s almost certain that the worst is now behind us and that, after battering down the hatches in 2009, [IT] contractors can look forward to a better 2010 and 2011″.

Special Budget Report - March 2010

IT contractors are collateral victims of this month’s Budget, as although they were not the chancellor's prime target, some may need to change how they operate from today.

HMRC announce their intentions regarding umbrella companies

Ex HM Inspector of Taxes Bob Jones comments regarding the latest move by HMRC concerning the activities of umbrella companies and how they interpret current taxation laws concerning contractors.