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Many savings providers 'do not keep customers informed'
28 July 2010Posted by Sarah Glenister Many companies offering savings accounts do not inform their customers of changes to interest rates which could affect their money, new research...
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Self-employed people critical to economic recovery
28 July 2010Posted by Sarah Glenister Self-employed people are vital to the health of the economic recovery and tackling the budget deficit, one expert has argued.
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London Olympics to create contractor opportunities
27 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner Contractors working as sole traders or limited companies in the UK could be among those to benefit from untapped 2012 Olympics opportunities.
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29% of Brits 'would make savings over the phone'
26 July 2010Posted by Sarah Glenister As many as 29 per cent of British people would consider taking on a telephone savings account with a good interest rate, a study has found.
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Economic growth 'better than expected'
26 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner Contractors working as limited companies or sole traders may be encouraged by the news that the UK economy grew at a much faster pace than expected...
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Interest rates 'to remain at record low' until 2014
26 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner Contractors who are concerned that interest rates will soon start to rise again may welcome a new report by the Ernst and Young Item Club.
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REC advocates entrepreneurship
23 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has claimed that the current employment environment in the UK should encourage entrepreneurship a...
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Report shows increase in IT recruitment
23 July 2010Posted by James Curtis The IT jobs market has improved over the last three months, according to a new report. This could come as good news to a number of sole traders and...
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Contractor interview expenses explained
23 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Contractors working in a wide range of industries could be among those to benefit from new advice regarding interview expenses.
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FSB calls for LBRO overhaul
23 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Contractors working as sole traders or limited companies in the UK could be among those to be encouraged by new calls for better local regulations.
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Brookson passes FCSA code of conduct review
22 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner Contractors working in various UK industries could be among those encouraged by the recent launch of a new code of conduct for umbrella firms and bu...
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Contractors warned to 'tread carefully' with 'troubled' firms
22 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Contractors working as sole traders or limited companies in a range of UK industries could be among those to benefit from the advice of one recruit...
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IR35 replacement will take time, says OTS
22 July 2010Posted by Alex Tuner Drawing up measures to replace the controversial IR35 tax legislation will take time and proposals will not be made until next year's Budget, the Off...
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Does the tax system take up too much time?
22 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Contractors working as sole traders or limited companies in the UK could be among those who have to spend too much time worrying about tax complian...
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REC to host AWR update
21 July 2010Posted by James Curtis UK contractors could be among those to benefit from a new event updating recruitment firms about the agency workers regulations (AWR).
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PCG welcomes 'prompt' launch of OTS
21 July 2010Posted by James Curtis The Professional Contractors Group (PCG), the self-styled voice of freelancing, has welcomed the "prompt" launch of the government's new Office of...
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CIOT welcomes IR35 review
21 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Contractors working as sole traders or limited companies in a number of UK industries could be among those to benefit from a new review of the coun...
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Website exposes flaw in HMRC IR35 review service
20 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner Contractors working in the UK have been reminded of a service provided by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to provide clarity over IR35.
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Vince Cable: Lending figures are misleading
20 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Contractors working as sole traders or limited companies in a range of UK industries could be among those being misled by bank lending figures, it...
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REC issues legal update
20 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner UK contractors could be among those to benefit from the publication of a new legal bulletin. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has...
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Contractors urged to supply clients with terms and conditions
20 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Contractors working in the UK as sole traders or limited companies could be among those to benefit from new advice on how to avoid client disputes.
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Renewed confidence in marketing and design
19 July 2010Posted by Alex Turner Contractors working as sole traders or limited companies in the UK's marketing and design sectors could be among those to be encouraged by a new rep...
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Red tape is like an additional tax, says FSB
19 July 2010Posted by James Curtis Sole traders and limited companies operating in the UK could be among those to be affected by regulations that still "threaten" the country's busin...
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IT contractor hiring on the rise
19 July 2010Posted by James Curtis The hiring of IT contractors in the UK "surged" in June, according to recently-published figures. This could come as good news to a number of sole...
