- Demand for contractors rises again in Scotland
Contractor demand has risen again in Scotland throughout April, according to new research. Billings for temporary and contract staff rose at the fastest rate for three months, according to the Bank... Read more
- £440 million funding for innovator firms
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has been given a budget of £440 million this year to spend on supporting innovators around the UK. David Willetts, universities and science minister, is due to... Read more
- Lord Young's report could be big news for contractors
Lord Young’s latest report on boosting British business was finally published today, containing a number of recommendations aimed at making it easier for the very smallest businesses to contribute ... Read more
- The only way is Europe for interim managers
Interim managers are enjoying a period of historically high demand and not all of it is based in the UK. Many of the UK’s independent workers at least consider taking assignments abroad at some poi... Read more
- Repeal BN66, MPs urge Osborne
A group of MPs have written to the chancellor asking him to repeal BN66, a retrospective change to tax law which could leave some contractors facing large tax bills. Eighteen members of five... Read more
- ADR branded a success by HMRC
A new procedure for dealing with tax disputes has been deemed largely successful by HMRC. The taxman’s assessment of the Alternative Dispute Resolution service is largely positive from the point of... Read more
- Contractor demand outperforms in Scotland
Contractor demand is growing in Scotland, new figures suggest, outstripping the rest of the UK. Contract staff billings rose for the ninth consecutive month in March, according to the Bank of... Read more
- Contracting on the rise - but still 'atypical' in Europe
Statistics from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have caused controversy among the nation’s contractors and sole traders . Even though the data shows that independent and contract worker... Read more
- CBI: Govt should do more to give exporting firms a boost
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the government to introduce new tax breaks for small to medium-sized businesses to boost exports. Its comments follow lower-than-expected... Read more
- Enforced rate cuts to harm contractor prospects?
Demand for IT contractors is undeniably high and huge numbers of businesses are turning to them for their specialist skills. Just yesterday, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation published i... Read more
- Softer demand is not a total loss for contractors
Demand for contractors may have lightened over the past few months, but self-employed professionals are still in a strong position. March saw the second month in a row where demand for contractors... Read more
- Could the General Anti-Avoidance Rule cause problems for contractors?
When the government first began looking into a General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) as a way of countering tax avoidance in 2010, very few suspected what a minefield it might become. By the time Grah... Read more
- Will cuts to red tape benefit contractors?
In an attempt to save time and money for the smallest companies, the government has announced the removal or simplification of a number of regulations as of the start of the new financial year... Read more
- HMRC publishes IR35 guidance
True to the promise made by the chancellor in last month’s Budget, HMRC has finally published fresh guidance on IR35 legislation - though not all contractors will be entirely happy with the result.... Read more
- Contractors prepare for RTI
Contractors and other businesses are will have to report payroll information in real-time from this Saturday (April 6th). Once the new tax year begins this weekend, employers will be expected to... Read more
- New measures to fight late and non-payment
This week the government has announced two measures that will empower contractors to claim their payments on time. The Prompt Payment Code has been in the news for some time, with two-thirds of... Read more
- Contractors to benefit from business-centred Budget
Yesterday’s Budget was designed to bring business a serious boost, and contractors are likely to be among the big winners. Many of the industries in which freelance and contract workers operate wil... Read more
- PCG calls for Budget clarity for contractors
Freelance and contract workers’ association Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has called for tomorrow Budget to treat contractors fairly. PCG - of whom Brookson are Accredited Accountant... Read more
- Demand for contractors still on the rise
Contractors are continuing to see a surge in demand in 2013, as statistics reflect rising confidence and business development. Scottish contractors have seen a rise in demand lately, with the Bank ... Read more
- Brookson and Creative England partner up to support freelancers
After another year of British film and television success has been celebrated in this season’s award ceremonies, it is obvious how important the UK’s creative industries are to its cultural life. B... Read more
