PCG calls for transparency in immigration debate
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG), which represents UK’s freelancers, says that Beverley Hughes’ resignation is symptomatic of a system which is crying out for greater accountability and transparency.
71% ltd company it contractors expect to pay more tax following budget
71% of limited company IT contractors expect to be paying more tax as a result of the Budget according to survey.
PCG analysis of budget
An expert team from the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has analysed the impact of the Budget announcements today, and concluded that whilst there were no real surprises for the freelance small business community.
PCG wins DTI minister’s praise for ISO9001 certification
The PCG yesterday recieved contratulations from the DTI for achieving an ISO9001 certification
PCG takes smarter freelancing seminars around the UK
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) is organising a series of information-packed “Smarter Freelancing” seminars during February and March
Is outsourcing IT to india cheaper?
Concern in Western world that outsourcing overseas is threatening jobs in the UK IT workforce.
Spam email problem to be solved in two years
Microsoft Boss Bill Gales promises that spam email will be stamped out in 2 years time.
US bill bans Indian outsourcing
US passeslaw banning companies from outsourcing to India and other countries to cut costs.
'Tackle tax fraudsters' say MPs
The influential Commons Accounts Committee has urged the Inland Revenue to increase current prosecution levels.
Is labour the party of and for small business?
Freelancing
will feature in a small business fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference.
Beware of data protection collectors scam
Unscrupulous companies are attempting to trick firms into paying more than necessary to register under the Data Protection Act.
Positive trends appear in the UK IT jobs market
The UK IT jobs market is showing signs of recovery.
Opportunities for contractors improving within public sector
IT professionals are in particular demand by both local and central government, according to figures released by the Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo).
Contractors to challenge government onwork permits
Contractors are challenging the government's decision to give Indian software firms a key role in advising the Home Office on IT work permit policy.
Home office considers tougher work permit rules
Home Office agrees to consider proposals to impose tougher rules on companies seeking to bring overseas contractors into the UK.
Rates unlikely to rise if visa abuse resolved
Rates unlikely to rise whilst visa abuse is unresolved.
Contractors rights directive fails
European directive to give contractors same rights as permanent staff looks set to be dropped.
Probe into visas for foreign IT workers
Probe Into Visas For Foreign IT Workers, according to Daily Mail.
New year, new contract
Looks at the year ahead in the contracting market.
Beckham could face 'tax avoidance' spotlight
High earning football players are being targeted by the Revenue.
Contractors take 'don't care' approach
Contractors are taking a 'don't care' approach to IR35.
Accountants criticised
The appeal against IR35 draws closer and with that we are getting more press on the controversial legislation.
O'murphy IR35 case highlights problems
Case highlights problems of IR35
Directors fear rate increase
IT Directors are softening in their approach to IT workers.
Changes in the contracting market
A contractor reflects on the changes in the market.
Primarolo appointed to remove red tape.
Tony Blair has picked a group of ministers to lead his 'war' against red tape in business in Britain.
Letters from contractors: letter 1
Contractor invited by agency to discuss IR35.
Holiday pay for contractors!
In a great piece of news for freelance employees, the European Court has ruled that UK freelance workers are entitled to 4 weeks holiday pay.
New shops craze - forget the web!!
There calling is 'S-Commerce' or 'Shops' and it's being rolled out in cities and towns nationwide!
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