Recognition of small business tinged with disappointment
The leader of Britain’s freelance community has given a guarded welcome to today’s Budget.
Budget 2005 holds no surprises for contractors
As predicted their were no surprises in the Budget for contractors.
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.
PCG and arctic systems at high court 16 March 2005
High Court hearing of the landmark Arctic Systems S660 case begins.
How will the budget financially affect contractors?
Find out exactly how much you gain or lose from the forthcoming budget.
PCG’s ISO9001 scheme yields first certificated contractor
PCG names first member business to receive IS09001:2000 certification.
How will the budget financially affect permanent employees?
How to find out exactly how much you gain or lose from the forthcoming budget.
Budget 2005: more predictions and reports from the web
Some are warning that corporation tax may rise, whilst Oliver Letwin says it is too late for the chancellor to play any budget trump card to aid the forthcoming election.
More anti-avoidance measures expected in next week's budget
Gordon Brown expects to raise more than £4bn in 2006-07 from the clampdown on tax loopholes and fraud.
E- skills survey confirms demand increasing for IT skills
Recent quarterly report by E-Skills confirms that demand continues to increase for IT staff.
Business link free 'key dates' reminder tool
Business Link has released a new on line Free tool to ensure you never miss those important filing deadlines.
Substitution the key to status
Keith Preece of Qdos Consulting explains how they won a recent case with the master key: substitution.
Budget 2005: news round up
Whilst Howard hates taxes 'as much as Al Capone' the pressure grows on Gordon Brown to ease the burden on first-time home-buyers.
Leading tax lawyer supports PCG and Arctic in s660 test case
With two weeks to go before the High Court appeal, a leading tax lawyer has explained his reasons.
Budget 2005 - pre budget news and comments
Chancellor Gordon Brown's closest ally has denied suggestions there will be a Budget giveaway.
Charges cap on stakeholder pensions increasing by 50% on 1st april
Starting an investment before 1st April will ensure you avoid the 50% hike in Stakeholder charges.
UK budget 2005 - date announced
The treasury has announced the date of this year Budget statement.
ParasolIT special offer to 10,000th client.
Parasol IT are offering a prize of a weekend away for two for their 10,000th customer.
Firms struggle to retain staff as demand rises
A recent survey reveals that 25% of businesses are having difficulty retaining IT staff.
Overhaul of tax system urged by FSB
A commitment to overhaul the tax system for small businesses should be a priority for politicians in the next election says the FSB.
What is a composite company umbrella?
Explains the commonly used terminology and what this option means for contractors.
Freelancer loses IR35 case
An IR35 case has been lost at the Special Commissioners amid much criticism.
Financial services sector leapfrogs public sector in latest IT survey
The financial services sector has leapfrogged the public sector to regain its traditional position as the UK’s biggest employer of IT contractors.
Bouncebackability for the IT contract market
The latest CWJobs/SSL quarterly IT skills index reveals demand for IT contractors increased by 14 per cent in Q4.
PCG approved contract scheme for agencies announced
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has developed an Approved Contract scheme for recruitment agencies.
Prosperity4 launch a brand new account management team
Prosperity4 launch new account management team
Survey says it contract market is improving
The latest findings from the iProfile Skills Survey reveals that IT contract rates have seen an increase of 5% since the start of the year.
Freelancers - work smart, earn more, worry less
Prosperity4, the UK’s fastest growing Umbrella Company, launch their new brochure for 2005.
Tories propose abolishment of IR35
Small business taxes could be cut by more than £500 million a year under proposals being published today by the Tories.
Inland revenue paye investigations – how they work
Explains how an Inland Revenue PAYE investigation works and how to prepare for one.
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