John Brazier’s new PCG ambassadorial role to result in greater contractor recognition
In an exclusive ContractorCalculator interview, PCG’s John Brazier explains how his new ambassadorial role will benefit contractors and freelancers.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 28/June/2013
News this week covers: impact of Spending Round; BN66/Section 58 update; ‘greater’ shale gas reserves; offshore worker high; & tax evasion overstated.
Spending Round 2013: contractor prospects buoyed by increase in infrastructure spend
Contractors across multiple disciplines stand to benefit from the 2013 Spending Round, with investment in infrastructure, science and education.
Public sector contractor demand has grown sharply following austerity measures
Contractor demand in the public sector is double that in the private sector due to austerity measures, says a talent planning report by CIPD and Hays.
Contractors told HMRC can use retrospective law to tax/fine them at government’s whim
Contractors face more uncertainty over tax as government uses the BN66 Section 58 committee hearing to reinforce its right to use retrospective law.
Contractors affected by BN66 lose fight to amend retrospective Section 58(4)
1900 contractors facing huge tax bills as a result of taking part in a tax avoidance scheme that was shut down by BN66 lose fight to change the law.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 21/June/2013
News this week covers: IT contractors must adapt to cloud; demand growth and skills shortages; G8 promises on tax avoidance; and PCG member benefits.
IT and engineering contractor skills forecast to be in short supply during 2013
Skilled IT and engineering contractors are forecast to be in short supply this year as overall contractor demand stabilises, says the REC JobsOutlook.
IT and engineering contractor demand in Scotland surges ahead during May 2013
Recruiters report higher contract vacancies in Scotland, outperforming the rest of the UK, and with IT and engineering contractors in high demand.
IT contractors must adapt to meet commoditisation of IT, warns ‘contractrepreneur’
IT contractor and ‘contractrepreneur’ Mark Sweeny of Certus Solutions warns that traditional contracting models must evolve to meet new IT challenges.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 14/June/2013
News this week covers: contractor demand; financial IT prospects; Hehjoo v Harben Barker ruling; oil & gas confidence; and HMRC extends RTI delays.
Contractors only marginally affected by offshore employment intermediaries proposals
Contractors using offshore tax schemes and less compliant umbrella companies may be only marginally affected by HMRC’s offshore employment proposals.
Contractor demand bounced back in May, with recruiters optimistic about rest of 2013
Contractor demand bounced back strongly in May, according to two key labour market surveys: APSCo’s monthly trends and the REC/KPMG Report on Jobs.
IR35 Forum: contractors see little progress as HMRC stonewalls over IR35 statistics
Contractors saw little progress made in the IR35 Forum in April, as HMRC continues to refuse to publish highly relevant IR35 statistics.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 7/June/2013
News this week covers: contractor demand; retrospective tax; HMRC strikes and RTI glitches; clients choose UK; and firms calls for capital investment.
ContractorCalculator Market Report June 2013
Contractors continue to be in demand both in the UK and globally, with sectors such as energy and oil and gas performing particularly strongly.
Contractors affected by BN66 awaiting crucial retrospective taxation vote by MPs
Contractors affected by BN66 are awaiting a key vote by MPs, which may set a dangerous retrospective taxation precedent, warns DJ Colom’s David Colom.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 31/May/2013
News this week covers: global contractor demand; umbrella debate; offshore employment schemes threatened; IT contractor motivation; and EU tax rules.
Contractors in demand: Core contracting disciplines among top 10 hardest jobs to fill
IT, engineering, accountancy, finance and interim management roles all feature as ‘hard to fill’ in ManpowerGroup’s Annual Talent Shortage Survey.
Contractors and contracting are the “new normal”, APSCo guide shows clients
Contractors and contracting, as part of the UK’s flexible workforce, are the “new normal”, according to a new guide published by recruiter body APSCo.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 24/May/2013
News this week covers: PCG’s John Brazier; REC JobsOutlook; new ‘North Sea’; Tech City growth; BBC ditches contractors; and manufacturing rebounds.
Contractors to see fresh contracts generated by Britain’s “new North Sea”
Contractors across all disciplines should benefit from the UK’s shale gas development, dubbed Britain’s “new North Sea” by the Institute of Directors.
BBC confirms its commitment to ditching limited company contractors and freelancers
Limited company contractors working in on-air roles for the BBC face a new employment test the broadcaster admits is designed to cut their numbers.
Scotland’s contracting market continues to polarise as recovery becomes “more robust”
Scotland’s contracting sector is becoming increasingly polarised as IT and engineering contractor demand pulls away from interim and finance sectors.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 17/May/2013
News this week covers: financial IT; oil & gas skills; umbrellas becoming agencies; CBI forecasts; self-employment; HMRC taskforces; & day rate app.
Oil and gas contractors pressured to become employees by skills-starved clients
Oil and gas contractors are increasingly under pressure by clients to become permanent staff in a bid by North Sea firms to retain key skills for growth.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 10/May/2013
News this week covers: HMRC withholds IR35 data; REC/KPMG ROJ; APSCo contract data; tax information-sharing; Statutory Residency Test; & P35 deadline.
Contractor demand softens further during April, but engineering and IT buck trend
Contractor demand softened for the second consecutive month, but IT & engineering remained strong, shows April 2013’s REC/KPMG Report on Jobs.
ContractorCalculator Market Report May 2013
Contracting is performing well, despite a softening market, and the future offers comfort as the UK’s largest firms regain the confidence to invest.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 3/May/2013
News this week covers: UK skills shortages opportunities; strong quarterly contractor demand; early signs of recovery; and interims in demand abroad.
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