ONS statistics show declining value of degrees

25 August 2011

The average UK sole trader who has studied for a degree may have seen the value of their qualifications decrease over time. Read More >

IT contractors see pay soar by 70%

24 August 2011

People who offer contractor solutions in the social media and digital marketing fields have seen their pay increase by 70 per cent in the past three years. Read More >

HMRC targets offshore accounts

22 August 2011

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is targeting successful contractor service providers who store money in offshore accounts in order to avoid paying tax in the UK. Read More >

London 'offers a feel-good factor to a contractor company'

19 August 2011

People looking to set up a new contractor company have heard that London is the ideal place to situate the enterprise. Read More >

Growth optimism may benefit umbrella company staff

18 August 2011

Contractors who operate through umbrella companies may be heartened by renewed growth optimism among UK firms. Read More >

Monitoring energy use 'is crucial for a contractor company'

18 August 2011

The average contractor company can potentially make savings of up to 25 per cent by monitoring their energy use more efficiently. Read More >

Business cards 'should reflect a sole trader's personality'

17 August 2011

Contractor service providers who operate alone have been urged to create a business card that reflects their personality. Read More >

Plumbing contractors collared by HMRC

17 August 2011

Five plumbing contractors have been arrested for failing to pay their self employed tax, following extensive work by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Read More >

Interest rate hike 'would be economic suicide'

16 August 2011

Payroll companies are unlikely to see an interest rate hike in the next 12 months, if UK economists are to be believed. Read More >

Government's NPPF is 'a significant step forward'

16 August 2011

The government's draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - which could benefit CIS card holders - has been hailed as a "significant step forward". Read More >

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