Contractor calculator market report - May 2007
Demand for contractors remained high in April despite the slight economic slowdown in the UK.
Exclusive interview: conservative MP Villiers offers hope for contractors on MSC attack
In an exclusive interview with ContractorCalculator, the Honourable Theresa Villiers, Conservative MP for Chipping Barnet, tells us that there is hope for some improvement on the MSC attack by the Treasury
Conservatives seek to protect contractors from MSC legislation citing "collateral damage''
On April 30, Conservative MP Theresa Villiers attacked the new MSC legislation in a parliamentarty debate, calling it ''unreasonable new administrative burdens...that affect the UK's ability to compete in a global market.''
MSC legislation will affect relationships between contractors and agencies
The new legislation that penalises managed service companies will definitely affect the relationship between recruiters, agencies, and contractors. Here's what you should know.
Contractors need to know what is a managed service company?
The definition of an MSC is becoming the object of controversy. The Professional Contractors Group sets the record straight.
Contractors find a one-stop shop at the pcg
The Professional Contractors Group has launched a one-stop shop for contractors who seek professional advice in running their businesses.
Contractors advised to avoid offshore activities
Leading advisors warn contractors that working offshore is a risky business.
Contractors in construction face 'horror story'
According to Federation of Small Businesses expert Charles McKerwn, the new CIS scheme is a 'horror story.'
CIS rules are just more paperwork for construction contractors
An interview with construction contractor Leigh Mount who shrugs off the effect of the new CIS scheme.
PCG offers help to contractors under new CIS scheme
The PCG is offering services to contractors in the construction industry who must cope with the Government's new CIS scheme.
Contractors still under attack by organised labour
Union leaders are still attacking the contracting industry. Contractors should fight back through their own organisations.
Contractors should tread cautiously with their providers
Are scheme providers clear about the new Managed Services Company (MSC) legislation and what it means for their customers?
After the MSC legislation what should contractors do with existing contracts?
In the light of the Managed Service Companies (MSC) legislation in the recent Budget, what options do contractors have open to them with their contracts and what should they do to make sure they are compliant?
Contractors: don't wait to seek advice on MSC's
The Lawspeed Seminar on MSCs held on April 3 showed us that there's not much certainty on what to do under the new legislation.
Contractor market report - March 2007
Growth in the market for contractors in IT, engineering and construction has not slowed in the past month, according to the Colchester-based Web job board Jobserve.
Contractorcalculator survey shows that we're not prepared!
A survey by ContractorCalculator shows that far too few contractors are prepared to make the changes they need to make before managed service company legislation goes into effect on April 6.
Could the personal service company be next for contractors?
The personal service company could be the next target of the Treasury.
New solutions for first-timer contractors
First-time contractors find their options are more limited by the new legislation in the 2007 budget on managed service companies.
Treasury replies to wave of protest from contractors
The Treasury today replied to questions from ContractorCalculator about managed service companies.
Brown's attack on contractors could backfire
Comment on the text of the new MSC attack from the Treasury suggested that much case law willl be needed to handle unresolved issues.
Contractor exclusive: brown defines managed service companies
ContractorCalculator offers an exclusive: the text of the law in the budget that will change the way you do business: managed service companies.
Contractors hit by managed service company legislation
Contractors hit by Managed Service Company legislation, but consultation forces Government to amend its approach.
Contractors: managed service legislation goes through
Chancellor Gordon Brown announced no major changes to legislation penalising managed service companies in his budget speech today.
Contractors wait in fear for UK budget announcement
UK Contractors await an attack on their industry in the budget announcement on Wednesday 21st March. Billions of pounds are at stake due to the attack on managed service companies.
Duport says number of contractor company formations is "dramatic"
According to the company formations specialist Duport, the number of limited company starts has dramatically increased since the Treasury began its attack on managed service companies.
Managed service company legislation - contractor survey
Today we launch an independent Budget Effects Survey designed to shed light on the level of understanding that exists of the new legislation amongst Contractors.
New managed service company calculator released
Use our brand new calculator to determine if you are caught by the new Managed Service Company Legislation, and what the financial impact on your pocket it likely to be.
Good times for contractors, says CIPD, but bad time for employees
It's not a good time to be an employee, but a very good time to be a contractor, according to John Philpott, Chief Economist at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Contractors need clear language in law, JSA’s Roback declares
According to JSA's Barry Roback, it is urgent for the government to establish in law a clear difference between contract service providers and employees.
Managed service proposals from treasury lack focus and clarity experts say
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland finds that the Treasurys proposal for managed service companies lacks focus; others find it obscure.
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