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Keep up to date with all the latest contractor news. We have written everything in plain English, so there’s no need to go to the overly complex HMRC website to learn about any tax and accountancy related updates.
Contract billings rise, while permanent appointments fall for seventh consecutive month
REC: ‘The UK’s vibrant temporary work market is playing an important role in helping employers to manage the ongoing uncertainty and job-seekers to find work.’
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IR35 changes leads to end of Barclays contracting
IPSE: ‘For a long time, we have warned the changes to IR35 would have damaging consequences for business.’
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Hiring intentions remain positive
REC: ‘Businesses believe in themselves and are ready to go. But the unstable economic outlook continues to put a dampener on their ambitions.’
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Lazier workers more likely to ‘get ahead’ in the workplace
Millennials are most likely to slack off in the workplace, but many are confident that they’re successful in their professional lives.
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Improvements made to employment screening process
Changes are being made to the employment screening process after a woman returning to work had to show evidence of what she had been doing since her previous position, despite taking the break to raise a family.
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Millions of jobs to be created by AI
The latest report ‘Harnessing the Power of AI: The Demand for Future Skills’ has revealed demand for AI-influenced jobs.
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IR35 BBC presenter judgement highlights IR35 ‘chaos’
IPSE: “Burdening business with the complexity of IR35 only damages the UK economy and the overall tax take. Instead, the Treasury should focus on reforming our telegram-era tax code to be fit for the broadband age."
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UK jobs market continues to grow in strength
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has responded to the latest ONS labour market statistics.
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