Budget

Surprise at contractor-neutral Pre-Budget Report, but pensions fallout still unclear

Contractor service providers express surprise at the low impact of the PBR, but the full story of the impact on pension plans is yet to come.

Last December | Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Contractor relief as Chancellor announces low-impact measures in the PBR

Contractor relief as ‘the most flexible labour force in Europe’ benefits from low-impact budget, but banking and tax avoidance schemes are targeted.

Last December | Wed, 09 Dec 2009

Contractors can expect mixed outlook from Pre-Budget Report on 9 December

Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Pre-Budget Report on 9 December 2009 will be eagerly awaited by contractors. What surprises might it hold?

Last November | Thu, 12 Nov 2009

Contractor neutral Budget penalises highest earners and ignores contractors’ concerns

There are no surprises for contractors in this year’s Budget, with only the highest paid being hit, and key contractor ‘worries’ being ignored.

Last April | Wed, 22 Apr 2009

Contractors get easy ride in Pre-Budget Report

Another Pre-Budget Report, and no new taxes for contractors. ContractorCalculator asks: why have contractors escaped so lightly?

Last November | Tue, 25 Nov 2008

Pre-Budget Report: Darling shows Labour is listening to contractors... for now

UK contractors are celebrating a stay of execution over harmful legislation that had been threatening the sector.

Last November | Tue, 25 Nov 2008

PBR: Contractors relieved - income shifting and travel expenses attack delayed

Contractors' worst fears about the Pre-Budget Report containing harmful changes to income shifting and contractors' expenses have not been realised.

Last November | Mon, 24 Nov 2008

What contractors can expect from the Pre-Budget Report

The Treasury has announced that the Chancellor will be making his Pre-Budget Review on Monday 24th November, so what’s in store for contractors?

Last November | Thu, 13 Nov 2008

Contractors see a few bright spots in the gloomy labour budget

Contractors don't usually take advantage of government incentives, but there are a few in the otherwise gloomy budget worth noting: special loans, funds to encourage women in business, limits on regulation, public contracts.

Last March | Fri, 14 Mar 2008

Bad news budget expected for contractors

The first Alistair Darling Budget to be announced tomorrow is full of bad news for contractors, small business, and the nation at large. It is also likely to include the Treasury's infamous 'income shifting' proposal as well.

Last March | Tue, 11 Mar 2008

Contractors can get redress from revenue attacks

We all risk attacks from the Revenue which is being pushed by the Treasury to seek out contractors. But you can get compensation if you go to court.

Last October | Thu, 25 Oct 2007

2006 pre-budget report: summary of points

A summary of the main points delivered by the Chancellor in this years pre-budget report.

Last December | Thu, 07 Dec 2006

New budget calculators released

Contractor Calculator contains new calculators to assess the effects of the recent budget on your net income.

Last April | Thu, 06 Apr 2006

Budget 2006: effect on contractors

How has the 2006 Budget affected contractors?

Last March | Thu, 23 Mar 2006

PCG responds to pre-budget report

The PCG welcomes parts of budget but still wants more.

Last December | Tue, 06 Dec 2005

Tax freedom day highlights budget tax hike

Tax Freedom Day indicates another hike in taxes post the 2005 Budget.

Last March | Mon, 21 Mar 2005

Recognition of small business tinged with disappointment

The leader of Britain’s freelance community has given a guarded welcome to today’s Budget.

Last March | Wed, 16 Mar 2005

Budget 2005 holds no surprises for contractors

As predicted their were no surprises in the Budget for contractors.

Last March | Wed, 16 Mar 2005

Todays budget: reports and resources from around the internet

Today Gordon Brown will seek to put the economy at the centre of Labour's bid for a third term in power as he delivers his ninth Budget.

Last March | Wed, 16 Mar 2005

How will the budget financially affect contractors?

Find out exactly how much you gain or lose from the forthcoming budget.

Last March | Tue, 15 Mar 2005