- REC approves new campaign committee
Posted by James Curtis Contractors working in the UK's healthcare sector including locum GPs and other workers look set to benefit from recent action by the country's leading recruitment industry... Read more
- Businesses look to tighten up cashflow control
Posted by Alex Turner Contractors working as sole traders in the UK could soon benefit from improved payment practices as many firms look to tighten their cashflow controls. According to a report b... Read more
- Contractors could turn to internet firms for funds
Posted by James Curtis UK-based limited company contractors struggling to acquire finance could be tempted to turn to alternative lenders. That is after the government promised to make £100 million... Read more
- Recruiter reveals suitable candidate shortage
Posted by James Curtis Despite the ongoing challenges presented by the economic climate, including high unemployment, businesses are struggling to find suitable candidates for a number of roles, a... Read more
- Scotland publishes new oil and gas industry strategy
Posted by Alex Turner Scotland's first minister has launched a new industry strategy designed to bring long-term prosperity to the country's oil and gas sector . It is hoped that the new strategy... Read more
- Banks are willing to lend, says RBS boss
Posted by James Curtis The notion that UK banks are not willing to lend money to the country's smaller enterprises is a "commonly held misconception", it has been claimed. This will come as good ne... Read more
- FSB welcomes govt loan scheme
Posted by James Curtis Young Britons thinking of setting up a business are set to benefit from a new £82 million government loan scheme. Prime minister David Cameron recently announced that the... Read more
- Industry experts welcome new tax app
Posted by Alex Turner HMRC's newly-launched tax calculator, which helps limited company contractors understand their tax obligations, has been welcomed by one industry expert. The new app show... Read more
- New HMRC app to show tax calculation
Posted by James Curtis Contractors working through limited companies and other taxpayers are set to benefit from the launch of a new tax calculator. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has made the app... Read more
- Sir Richard Branson calls for new business plan
Posted by James Curtis The government needs to do more to help the UK's smallest businesses, it has been claimed. Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson, who was a supporter of the Conservative Party's... Read more
- Govt to bring internal disguised employment "to an end"
Posted by Alex Turner The coalition government is to look at introducing new measures in a bid to rid the public sector of high-level disguised employment. It comes after a Treasury report revealed... Read more
- Young Brits urged to consider setting up a business
Posted by Alex Turner A number of young people across the country could be tempted to consider setting up a business following the recent comments from one industry expert. Hilary Jeanes, leadershi... Read more
- Economic contraction worse than first feared
Posted by James Curtis The UK's economic contraction for the first quarter of 2012 was worse that first feared, it has been revealed. As such, demand for limited company contractors working in a... Read more
- Micro Businesses Are Showing Renewed Confidence
Posted by Alex Turner The majority of micro businesses operating in the UK are confident about their prospects for the months ahead. That is according to the latest research carried out by... Read more
- Contractors could be needed to facilitate rural broadband rollout
Posted by James Curtis The UK's IT contractors and engineers working through a limited company could be required to facilitate a rural rollout of superfast broadband. That is after the Federation o... Read more
- REC study reveals UK attitude towards recruiters
Posted by Alex Turner Contractors working through a limited company in the UK could be encouraged by the findings of a recent survey regarding recruitment. The Recruitment and Employment... Read more
- PCG laments govt's 'cynical numbers game'
Posted by James Curtis The Treasury's decision to publish financial details of its "off-payroll" engagements could see new waves of criticism levelled at limited company contractors. That is... Read more
- Will contractors benefit from new research centre?
Posted by Alex Turner The government has revealed details of a new partnership that will see a £2.9 million enterprise research centre created. Sole traders and other small business owners will be... Read more
- Business secretary launches £200m growth campaign
Posted by James Cutis The coalition has announced the launch of a new business growth campaign that is expected to create around 55,000 new jobs. As such, demand for limited company contractors and... Read more
- Britons favour small businesses
Posted by James Curtis The majority of British consumers believe that independent and locally-owned enterprises offer better services. As such, a growing number of individuals could look into setti... Read more
