Darwin http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/ Darwin Fri, 18 May 2012 22:11:35 +0000 en-us Energy jobs bring opportunities for Scottish engineering contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Energy-jobs-bring-opportunities-for-Scottish-engineering-contractors-183709 Plans by Norwegian energy company, Aker Solutions, to create 500 new jobs in its Scottish oil and gas exploration operations are likely to create a... Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Energy-jobs-bring-opportunities-for-Scottish-engineering-contractors-183709 Contractors could see more opportunities with SMEs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-see-more-opportunities-with-SMEs-183680 Encouraging growth among the UK’s small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is likely to give rise to opportunities for limited company... Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-see-more-opportunities-with-SMEs-183680 Contractors can play key role in aiding British business growth http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-can-play-key-role-in-aiding-British-business-growth-183639 The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has indicated that contractors are in a prime position to play a key role in unlocking growth in UK... Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-can-play-key-role-in-aiding-British-business-growth-183639 Local authorities scaling back on contractor use http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Local-authorities-scaling-back-on-contractor-use-183618 Limited company contractors are still facing testing times trying to get public sector work, after new figures revealed that there has been a 15.2 per... Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Local-authorities-scaling-back-on-contractor-use-183618 New IR35 tests already under fire http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-IR35-tests-already-under-fire-183559 Five industry organisations representing freelance and contractor workers have already spoken out against the newly released Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-IR35-tests-already-under-fire-183559 HMRC officially launches new IR35 tests http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-officially-launches-new-IR35-tests-183523 Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has officially launched its highly-anticipated ‘business entity tests’ for use by employers... Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-officially-launches-new-IR35-tests-183523 Contractors provide essential support for NHS http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-provide-essential-support-for-NHS-183488 One of the leading staffing officers working with the NHS has said that limited company contractors are vital to the development and support of the... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-provide-essential-support-for-NHS-183488 Scotland top location for contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-top-location-for-contractor-jobs-183442 Scotland is a top location for contractor jobs,... Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-top-location-for-contractor-jobs-183442 Software solution to track temporary workers in hospitality http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Software-solution-to-track-temporary-workers-in-hospitality-183402 Are hospitality firms prepared to take on contract and temporary workers during London 2012? A new report warns that ignorance of recruitment... Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Software-solution-to-track-temporary-workers-in-hospitality-183402 Finance market contractors 'could be in demand' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Finance-market-contractors-039-could-be-in-demand-039-183373 A spike in demand for contractors in the financial services sector is expected, as large firms turn to temporary workers to aid their expansion... Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Finance-market-contractors-039-could-be-in-demand-039-183373 Demand for contract workers remains high http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contract-workers-remains-high-183314 Demand for temporary and contract workers remains strong, despite increasing costs and red tape for agencies. New Agency Workers Regulations give... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contract-workers-remains-high-183314 IT contractors earning more - but working longer hours http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-earning-more---but-working-longer-hours-183240 IT contractors in the UK are getting paid almost double the wage of an average IT employee – but the extra money has only come with longer and... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-earning-more---but-working-longer-hours-183240 British contractor skills in demand overseas http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?British-contractor-skills-in-demand-overseas-183213 British management contractors and interim managers are finding themselves in increasing demand for projects overseas, with foreign companies keen to... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?British-contractor-skills-in-demand-overseas-183213 Campaign launched to fight 'Retro Tax' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Campaign-launched-to-fight-039-Retro-Tax-039-183180 A campaign has been launched to help IT contractors fight retrospective taxation under Section 58 of the Finance Act 2008 – now known as Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Campaign-launched-to-fight-039-Retro-Tax-039-183180 Notion Capital funding will help contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Notion-Capital-funding-will-help-contractor-jobs-183118 Leading Enterprise Capital Fund (ECF), Notion Capital, is to invest £62.9 million in developing emerging high-growth cloud computing and... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Notion-Capital-funding-will-help-contractor-jobs-183118 Contractors facing more frequent employer credit checks http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-facing-more-frequent-employer-credit-checks-183074 New research has emphasised the importance of IT contractors keeping their finances in order, after it emerged that more and more companies are... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-facing-more-frequent-employer-credit-checks-183074 Rising IT salaries bring good news for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Rising-IT-salaries-bring-good-news-for-contractors-183047 IT contractors with specific and advanced skills in certain programs could find themselves in strong demand, according to a new report on the IT job... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Rising-IT-salaries-bring-good-news-for-contractors-183047 Increasing use of cloud likely to raise demand for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increasing-use-of-cloud-likely-to-raise-demand-for-contractors-183017 The rapidly rising number of businesses turning to cloud-based services for their software systems is likely to lead to a rise in demand for the... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increasing-use-of-cloud-likely-to-raise-demand-for-contractors-183017 Umbrella company contractors facing brighter outlook http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-facing-brighter-outlook-182962 A leading expert in the contractor employment market has said that people working as Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-facing-brighter-outlook-182962 'Soft skills' crucial for modern contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?039-Soft-skills-039-crucial-for-modern-contractors-182923 A top IT contractor has advised that companies are looking for more than just technical skills from their contractors. Darren... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?039-Soft-skills-039-crucial-for-modern-contractors-182923 Contractors fearing unfavourable coverage of PSCs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-fearing-unfavourable-coverage-of-PSCs-182886 A majority of contractors surveyed in a recent PCG poll admitted that fear the public sector will curtail freelance, interim and contract... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-fearing-unfavourable-coverage-of-PSCs-182886 The Law Place warns of wider limited company overhaul http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-Law-Place-warns-of-wider-limited-company-overhaul-182841 A tax law advisory company has warned that the current government plans for amendments to the workings of limited company contractors bears the... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-Law-Place-warns-of-wider-limited-company-overhaul-182841 Business Entity Tests already facing criticism http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Business-Entity-Tests-already-facing-criticism-182802 The Business Entity Tests being brought in by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are already coming under fire from one of the... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Business-Entity-Tests-already-facing-criticism-182802 Demand for IT contractors exceeds engineering contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-exceeds-engineering-contractors-182760 Demand for contractors working in IT has overtaken demand for those working in engineering according to analysis of online contractor job adverts. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-exceeds-engineering-contractors-182760 Contractors to benefit from financial sector confidence http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-financial-sector-confidence-182731 IT contractors working in the financial services sector have received good news from a new official report that has shown renewed confidence from... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-financial-sector-confidence-182731 Contractors must keep social media profiles up-to-date http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-keep-social-media-profiles-up-to-date-182678 Contractors have been warned that an accurate and professional social media presence has never been more important in securing new placements, by a... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-keep-social-media-profiles-up-to-date-182678 IT contractors could benefit from consultancy increases http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-benefit-from-consultancy-increases-182628 The recovering demand for IT contractors has been highlighted by a growing number of IT consultancy businesses in the UK – the first increase in... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-benefit-from-consultancy-increases-182628 Contractors to benefit from growing employer confidence http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-growing-employer-confidence-182587 Limited company contractors could be in line for a boost in employment after new figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-growing-employer-confidence-182587 Contractors to play important role in childcare? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-play-important-role-in-childcare-182592 Contractors have an important role to play as nursery staff and childminders and should be careful not to let standards slip. A recent... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-play-important-role-in-childcare-182592 Budget 'could have done more for jobs' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Budget-039-could-have-done-more-for-jobs-039-182496 Contractors looking for work are likely to have given mixed reactions to the Budget delivered yesterday. Chancellor George Osborne... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Budget-039-could-have-done-more-for-jobs-039-182496 Demand for skilled staff growing in the north http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-skilled-staff-growing-in-the-north-182448 There has been good news for contractors following the announcement that the jobs market is continuing to improve in the north of England. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-skilled-staff-growing-in-the-north-182448 Interesting tricks expected in the Budget for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Interesting-tricks-expected-in-the-Budget-for-contractors-182446 Speculating on what the Budget could mean for contractors, one expert said they expected “interesting tricks” from George Osborne. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Interesting-tricks-expected-in-the-Budget-for-contractors-182446 Outsourcing can save contractors money http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Outsourcing-can-save-contractors-money-182406 A contracting expert has advised that freelancers and contractors can save money by outsourcing some of the more tedious tasks that they need to... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Outsourcing-can-save-contractors-money-182406 Maximising your tax advantages – Time is running out... http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Maximising-your-tax-advantages-Time-is-running-out...-182340 An ISA, or Individual Savings Account, is a type of bank account designed to encourage saving and investment. To that end, an ISA would allow you to save or invest money without being liable for tax on the amount invested. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Maximising-your-tax-advantages-Time-is-running-out...-182340 Fresh round of redundancies to hit contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Fresh-round-of-redundancies-to-hit-contractor-jobs-182374 IT contractor jobs are amongst those affected as new... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Fresh-round-of-redundancies-to-hit-contractor-jobs-182374 Could contractor jobs help tackle unemployment? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractor-jobs-help-tackle-unemployment-182294 Unemployment is still a major problem in Britain, with the latest official data showing that a further 28,000 people joined the jobless total in the... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractor-jobs-help-tackle-unemployment-182294 Modest contractor pay rise recorded in north http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Modest-contractor-pay-rise-recorded-in-north-182339 A modest contractor pay rise was recorded in the north of England during February,... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Modest-contractor-pay-rise-recorded-in-north-182339 Contractor jobs to benefit from Budget? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-to-benefit-from-Budget-182286 Contractor jobs could be set to grow if the... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-to-benefit-from-Budget-182286 Business leaders reject calls for end of tax breaks http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Business-leaders-reject-calls-for-end-of-tax-breaks-182245 Business leaders are likely to reject calls to remove certain tax breaks for the top earners in the country. Ed Balls, the shadow... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Business-leaders-reject-calls-for-end-of-tax-breaks-182245 Private sector growth to boost contractor jobs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Private-sector-growth-to-boost-contractor-jobs-182231 Contractors could be among those to benefit from growth in the private sector as it appears that employment and output are on the rise. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Private-sector-growth-to-boost-contractor-jobs-182231 Increase in contractor pay recorded http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increase-in-contractor-pay-recorded-182117 There has been an increase in contractor pay recorded over the past month, despite... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increase-in-contractor-pay-recorded-182117 Nissan business could create new contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Nissan-business-could-create-new-contractor-jobs-182161 New contractor jobs could be created in the North... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Nissan-business-could-create-new-contractor-jobs-182161 High tax rate is 'damaging economy' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?High-tax-rate-is-039-damaging-economy-039-182115 Many contractors opt to put their income through a limited company, or else they work under an Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?High-tax-rate-is-039-damaging-economy-039-182115 Contractors to benefit from infrastructure changes? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-infrastructure-changes-182085 Contractors in the construction sector could be among those to benefit from improvements in the planning system if government discussions are... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-infrastructure-changes-182085 Views on GPS contractor framework sought http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Views-on-GPS-contractor-framework-sought-182065 The Government Procurement Service (GPS) aims to create a new framework for the provision of contingent labour services. Announced in... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Views-on-GPS-contractor-framework-sought-182065 Contractor jobs providing stepping stone to permanent work? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-providing-stepping-stone-to-permanent-work-181956 Contractor jobs appear to be providing a stepping... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-providing-stepping-stone-to-permanent-work-181956 Contractors to provide quality care? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-provide-quality-care-182000 Contractors could help to provide a high quality level of care in the health industry as recent recommendations have called for improved standards. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-provide-quality-care-182000 Manufacturing to support contractor jobs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Manufacturing-to-support-contractor-jobs-181951 There could be an increase in the availability of Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Manufacturing-to-support-contractor-jobs-181951 Services sector levelling out? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Services-sector-levelling-out-181910 Contractor jobs in the services sector could be on... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Services-sector-levelling-out-181910 Contractors remain in demand in Wales http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-remain-in-demand-in-Wales-181895 Contractors are still in demand in Wales, despite the introduction of new regulations towards the end of last year. A meeting in Cardiff... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-remain-in-demand-in-Wales-181895 Improve skills to land jobs, contractors told http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Improve-skills-to-land-jobs-contractors-told-181777 Contractors and other job candidates have been advised to improve their skills as quickly as possible to stand a better chance of landing a job. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Improve-skills-to-land-jobs-contractors-told-181777 Contractors to benefit from Budget? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-Budget-181820 Contractors and permanent workers alike are hoping to hear some positive news from the forthcoming Budget. Chancellor George Osborne is... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-Budget-181820 Limited company hysteria 'must stop' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Limited-company-hysteria-039-must-stop-039-181773 The hysteria regarding the creation of limited companies must stop, the PCG has asserted. The organisation, which represents the... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Limited-company-hysteria-039-must-stop-039-181773 Contractor pay on the rise in Scotland http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-on-the-rise-in-Scotland-181737 Contractor pay rose for people working in Scotland last month, according to the... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-on-the-rise-in-Scotland-181737 Young contractors to benefit from new skills? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Young-contractors-to-benefit-from-new-skills-181720 Young contractors in the construction industry could find that they are better placed to pitch for jobs in the future with the help of better... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Young-contractors-to-benefit-from-new-skills-181720 Electricians targeted with contractor tax warnings http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Electricians-targeted-with-contractor-tax-warnings-181630 Warnings regarding prompt payment of contractor tax have been sent out to... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Electricians-targeted-with-contractor-tax-warnings-181630 Private sector to deliver contractor construction work? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Private-sector-to-deliver-contractor-construction-work-181620 Contractors and others working in the construction sector are holding out hope for improvement in work levels from the private sector. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Private-sector-to-deliver-contractor-construction-work-181620 Discussions to boost female contractor openings? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Discussions-to-boost-female-contractor-openings-181575 Contractor jobs for women could become more varied if... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Discussions-to-boost-female-contractor-openings-181575 Calls for employment minister to tackle red tape http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Calls-for-employment-minister-to-tackle-red-tape-181553 Red tape has long been the burden of umbrella company contractors... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Calls-for-employment-minister-to-tackle-red-tape-181553 Gloomy outlook to prompt contractor hiring? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Gloomy-outlook-to-prompt-contractor-hiring-181461 Manufacturers might start to consider taking on more contractor workers in the face of the gloomy economic outlook. According to the... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Gloomy-outlook-to-prompt-contractor-hiring-181461 Contractor billings still up on December http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-billings-still-up-on-December-181456 The number of contractor billings placed dipped slightly over the past month, for the second month in a row. This is according to the... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-billings-still-up-on-December-181456 Contractors provide 'competitive advantage' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-provide-039-competitive-advantage-039-181416 Including contractor and flexible workers in the UK's workforce provides the country's economy with “a significant competitive... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-provide-039-competitive-advantage-039-181416 Employers to consider contractors as permanent solution http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employers-to-consider-contractors-as-permanent-solution-181381 Employers look set to start considering their temporary and contractor workers as a permanent fixture in how they run their business. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employers-to-consider-contractors-as-permanent-solution-181381 Contractors to benefit from pro-growth investment? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-pro-growth-investment-181279 Umbrella company contractors and others working in start-up business... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-pro-growth-investment-181279 Economic struggles to help contractors? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-struggles-to-help-contractors-181278 During times of economic uncertainty firms will often look for alternatives to hiring a new permanent member of staff, increasing the opportunities... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-struggles-to-help-contractors-181278 Contractor tax warning issued http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-warning-issued-181229 A warning has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regarding contractor... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-warning-issued-181229 Contractor demand remains firm http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-demand-remains-firm-181195 The demand for contractors and other temporary workers has remained steady, according to the latest JobsOutlook from the Recruitment and Employment... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-demand-remains-firm-181195 Contractors have valuable role to play in NHS http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-have-valuable-role-to-play-in-NHS-181103 The importance of having contractors available to work in the NHS has been highlighted by Andrew Horner. Mr Horner, the chair of the... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-have-valuable-role-to-play-in-NHS-181103 AWR 'unlikely to have hit contractor jobs' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?AWR-039-unlikely-to-have-hit-contractor-jobs-039-181108 Contractor jobs do not appear to have been hit by the... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?AWR-039-unlikely-to-have-hit-contractor-jobs-039-181108 Are IT contractors contributing to UK's cyber power? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Are-IT-contractors-contributing-to-UK-039-s-cyber-power-181061 IT contractors are likely to be among those who have helped boost the UK's standing when it comes to cyber power. The latest cyber... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Are-IT-contractors-contributing-to-UK-039-s-cyber-power-181061 Graduates to benefit from IT contractor jobs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Graduates-to-benefit-from-IT-contractor-jobs-181015 Young IT contractors could soon find that their opportunities for work are on the rise, that is, if they have the required experience for the role. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Graduates-to-benefit-from-IT-contractor-jobs-181015 Umbrella company contractor pay shows gradual rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractor-pay-shows-gradual-rise-180888 A gradual increase in umbrella company Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractor-pay-shows-gradual-rise-180888 Low business confidence to boost contractor hiring? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Low-business-confidence-to-boost-contractor-hiring-180892 The poor levels of business confidence recorded around the UK could prompt more employers to consider offering Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Low-business-confidence-to-boost-contractor-hiring-180892 IR35 Forum considers new proposals http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-Forum-considers-new-proposals-180838 The latest meeting of the IR35 Forum looked at some new proposals to... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-Forum-considers-new-proposals-180838 Contractor demand to rise in ailing construction sector? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-demand-to-rise-in-ailing-construction-sector-180818 Demand for contractors in the construction sector could be set to rise as the industry is facing difficulties in the wake of the recession. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-demand-to-rise-in-ailing-construction-sector-180818 Internet is the place to look for contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Internet-is-the-place-to-look-for-contractor-jobs-180736 People looking for contractor jobs are increasingly... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Internet-is-the-place-to-look-for-contractor-jobs-180736 Possible respite for contractors as HMRC agrees to rethink records checks http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Possible-respite-for-contractors-as-HMRC-agrees-to-rethink-records-checks-180656 HMRC has announced that it is to review its controversial business records checks scheme for small businesses. The news should bring some... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Possible-respite-for-contractors-as-HMRC-agrees-to-rethink-records-checks-180656 Contractor jobs to be found online? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-to-be-found-online-180709 Contractor jobs could be easier to find online as... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-to-be-found-online-180709 Service sector growth to boost contractor jobs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Service-sector-growth-to-boost-contractor-jobs-180639 Contractor jobs in the service sector could be on the... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Service-sector-growth-to-boost-contractor-jobs-180639 Contractor tax deadline approaching http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-deadline-approaching-180619 The deadline for filing contractor tax returns is rapidly approaching, with the... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-deadline-approaching-180619 Contractor opportunities to be found in Edinburgh? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-opportunities-to-be-found-in-Edinburgh-180533 Contractors could find a number if opportunities open to them in Edinburgh if they have experience in the financial sector. According to... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-opportunities-to-be-found-in-Edinburgh-180533 Rising rail fares to play role in contractor tax? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Rising-rail-fares-to-play-role-in-contractor-tax-180507 The rising price of rail fares could be something to consider when it comes to filing Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Rising-rail-fares-to-play-role-in-contractor-tax-180507 Temporary and contractor staff to help NHS? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Temporary-and-contractor-staff-to-help-NHS-180441 Temporary and contractor staff could be able to help see the NHS through a difficult period of change, it has been suggested. Tom Hadley,... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Temporary-and-contractor-staff-to-help-NHS-180441 Contracting could increase as workers seek balance http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-could-increase-as-workers-seek-balance-180654 The number of contractors could rise this year as people focus on finding a career that suits and fulfils them, new research has suggested. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-could-increase-as-workers-seek-balance-180654 Could contracting tackle long-term unemployment? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contracting-tackle-long-term-unemployment-180345 Contracting could offer hope for people stuck in long-term unemployment as recent figures suggest that the problem is on the rise. The... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contracting-tackle-long-term-unemployment-180345 Demand for contractors still rising http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-still-rising-180314 Despite the difficult economy, demand for contractors and temporary staff is still on the rise. The latest figures from the Recruitment... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-still-rising-180314 Unexpected boost for contractors in retail http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Unexpected-boost-for-contractors-in-retail-180276 Contractors working in the retail sector have experienced an unexpected boost in sales of late, with the latest data from the Office for National... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Unexpected-boost-for-contractors-in-retail-180276 SQL in demand among IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?SQL-in-demand-among-IT-contractors-180248 IT contractors would do well to brush up on their SQL skills if they are hoping to find a new position in the coming months. The latest... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?SQL-in-demand-among-IT-contractors-180248 Widespread unemployment to prompt Brits to consider contracting? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Widespread-unemployment-to-prompt-Brits-to-consider-contracting-180172 Britons might want to consider looking into contractor... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Widespread-unemployment-to-prompt-Brits-to-consider-contracting-180172 Umbrella contractor jobs to grow in difficult economy? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-contractor-jobs-to-grow-in-difficult-economy-180145 Umbrella contractor jobs could be on the rise as numerous reports... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-contractor-jobs-to-grow-in-difficult-economy-180145 Positive news for Darwin after 2012 Finance Bill http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Positive-news-for-Darwin-after-2012-Finance-Bill-180076 As you may be aware the government announced its latest draft proposals for the 2012 Finance Bill. It was this time last year that we saw an extensive shake up of our services after legislation was introduced prohibiting the use of Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs). Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Positive-news-for-Darwin-after-2012-Finance-Bill-180076 Contractors looking online for work http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-looking-online-for-work-180100 Contractors are turning to alternative options when looking for work, it appears, with an increase recorded in the number of people using online... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-looking-online-for-work-180100 Scotland sees improvement in jobs market http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-sees-improvement-in-jobs-market-180075 Contractor jobs could be easier to find north of the... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-sees-improvement-in-jobs-market-180075 Christmas Opening Hours http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Christmas-Opening-Hours-179998 View our Christmas opening hours... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Christmas-Opening-Hours-179998 Contractor jobs in service sector to rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-in-service-sector-to-rise-179996 There could be an improvement in the number of contractor... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-in-service-sector-to-rise-179996 Contractor placements continue to rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-placements-continue-to-rise-179977 The latest Report on Jobs has revealed that contractor placements continued to rise for the 28th consecutive month in November. Compiled... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-placements-continue-to-rise-179977 Interim manager demand on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Interim-manager-demand-on-the-rise-179936 Contractor jobs for interim managers appear to be on... Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Interim-manager-demand-on-the-rise-179936 Contractor jobs market remains strong http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-market-remains-strong-179877 New data has suggested that the outlook for contractor... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-market-remains-strong-179877 Work experience could help secure contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Work-experience-could-help-secure-contractor-jobs-179813 Young people keen to get into the competitive contractor market in the future might want to look into their options where work experience is... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Work-experience-could-help-secure-contractor-jobs-179813 Will contractors benefit from Autumn Statement? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Will-contractors-benefit-from-Autumn-Statement-179796 The chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement on the state of the UK economy and government finances yesterday (29 November), but what effect will... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Will-contractors-benefit-from-Autumn-Statement-179796 Are contractors putting in long hours? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Are-contractors-putting-in-long-hours-179737 Contractors could be among the growing percentage of Britons who are forced to put in particularly long days at work in order to get the job done. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Are-contractors-putting-in-long-hours-179737 SMEs set to hire umbrella company contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?SMEs-set-to-hire-umbrella-company-contractors-179710 Umbrella company contractors are among those grabbing the interest of... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?SMEs-set-to-hire-umbrella-company-contractors-179710 IT contractors see improvement in demand http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-see-improvement-in-demand-179635 IT contractor jobs appear to be popping up more and... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-see-improvement-in-demand-179635 Contractors to earn more in private sector work? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-earn-more-in-private-sector-work-179616 Recent research has suggested that contractor pay is likely to be higher for skilled... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-earn-more-in-private-sector-work-179616 Marked increase seen in contractor demand http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Marked-increase-seen-in-contractor-demand-179526 Demand for contractors in Scotland showed a marked increase during October, according to the latest Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs. The... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Marked-increase-seen-in-contractor-demand-179526 REC calls on government to promote contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-calls-on-government-to-promote-contractor-jobs-179471 Umbrella company contractors could find themselves in demand if the... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-calls-on-government-to-promote-contractor-jobs-179471 Young people to contemplate contractor jobs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Young-people-to-contemplate-contractor-jobs-179450 While many people are keen to make a definite start on their career with a permanent position after university, the latest unemployment figures could... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Young-people-to-contemplate-contractor-jobs-179450 Could contractor jobs growth rise with uncertainty? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractor-jobs-growth-rise-with-uncertainty-179399 Economic uncertainty in the UK could result in a growth of Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractor-jobs-growth-rise-with-uncertainty-179399 Future contractor tax returns to be all online? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Future-contractor-tax-returns-to-be-all-online-179354 Contractor tax returns in the future might have to all be done online as the... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Future-contractor-tax-returns-to-be-all-online-179354 Contractor and temporary jobs continue to rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-and-temporary-jobs-continue-to-rise-179302 Contractors jobs appear to be showing more signs of growth than permanent billings, according to the latest figures from the REC/KPMG Report on... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-and-temporary-jobs-continue-to-rise-179302 Contractors warned of IR35 growth http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-of-IR35-growth-179268 Contractors might want to heed the latest figures relating to IR35,... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-of-IR35-growth-179268 Could GDP growth signal increase in contractor jobs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-GDP-growth-signal-increase-in-contractor-jobs-179217 The contractor jobs market could be on the move as... Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-GDP-growth-signal-increase-in-contractor-jobs-179217 Contractors reminded about tax return deadlines http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-reminded-about-tax-return-deadlines-179177 HMRC has warned contractors and others who need to file a self-assessment tax return for the year 2010/2011 that they must now do so online. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-reminded-about-tax-return-deadlines-179177 Contractors urged to plan for bad weather http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urged-to-plan-for-bad-weather-179119 Umbrella company contractors and small business owners might want to... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urged-to-plan-for-bad-weather-179119 Could regional growth boost contractor jobs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-regional-growth-boost-contractor-jobs-179094 Contractor jobs could become more plentiful if the... Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-regional-growth-boost-contractor-jobs-179094 New supply models to benefit contractors? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-supply-models-to-benefit-contractors-179038 Contractors could be among those to benefit from the introduction of new supply models, if the moves are successful. Kevin Green, chief... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-supply-models-to-benefit-contractors-179038 Young contractors could benefit from CBI suggestions http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Young-contractors-could-benefit-from-CBI-suggestions-179005 Young contractors could be among those to benefit from recent suggestions put forward by the Confederation for British Industry (CBI). Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Young-contractors-could-benefit-from-CBI-suggestions-179005 Umbrella company contractors could benefit from simplified accountancy http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-could-benefit-from-simplified-accountancy-178938 The simplification of accountancy regulations could be of benefit to Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-could-benefit-from-simplified-accountancy-178938 Contractors and temps remain in strong demand http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-and-temps-remain-in-strong-demand-178914 Contractors and temporary staff are still in strong demand among businesses in the UK, a recent study has revealed. The monthly Jobs... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-and-temps-remain-in-strong-demand-178914 Contractors offered AWR details http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-offered-AWR-details-178864 Contractors and employers have been provided with some clearer details regarding certain sections of the Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR). Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-offered-AWR-details-178864 Could contractors be required to lessen to load on GPs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-be-required-to-lessen-to-load-on-GPs-178830 The medical sector could benefit from the recruitment of contractors to lessen the workload on stressed GPs. According to a major survey... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-be-required-to-lessen-to-load-on-GPs-178830 Could contractors solve recruitment difficulties? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-solve-recruitment-difficulties-178772 Highly skilled contractors could find themselves well placed to help solve some businesses' recruitment woes. According to a recent... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-solve-recruitment-difficulties-178772 Could contractors play a role in the open recruitment model? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-play-a-role-in-the-open-recruitment-model-178741 Contractors could find an increasingly important role to play in the development of an 'open' recruitment model. A recent paper... Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-play-a-role-in-the-open-recruitment-model-178741 Contractors could prove popular in uncertain times http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-prove-popular-in-uncertain-times-178702 Smaller businesses might start to look into the possibility of hiring contractors as an uncertain economic climate looks set to persist. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-prove-popular-in-uncertain-times-178702 Contractors looking to Scottish jobs market http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-looking-to-Scottish-jobs-market-178652 The UK as a whole is struggling to put the recession behind it, but it appears that contractors might fair better in the Scottish jobs market than... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-looking-to-Scottish-jobs-market-178652 Could umbrella companies encourage UK workers to stay? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-umbrella-companies-encourage-UK-workers-to-stay-178615 Umbrella companies could encourage British workers to stay in the UK by helping them increase their take-home salary. According to recent... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-umbrella-companies-encourage-UK-workers-to-stay-178615 Contractors still in demand, REC states http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-still-in-demand-REC-states-178584 Contractors and temporary employees are still in demand despite the high unemployment figures released this week. Tom Hadley, director of... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-still-in-demand-REC-states-178584 Government plans could benefit contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-plans-could-benefit-contractors-178532 A number of changes are taking place to help drive economic growth within the UK and contractors could find that the number of positions available... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-plans-could-benefit-contractors-178532 Contractors to find opportunities in manufacturing? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-find-opportunities-in-manufacturing-178516 Contractors could find that there are some new opportunities in manufacturing as the sector recorded a significant increase in headcounts in... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-find-opportunities-in-manufacturing-178516 Demand for IT contractors set to remain steady http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-set-to-remain-steady-178437 Despite the precarious state of the UK economy, experts have predicted that the demand for IT contractors will remain steady at least for the time... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-set-to-remain-steady-178437 IT contractor jobs to stay in the UK http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-to-stay-in-the-UK-178420 Plans to offshore hundreds of Government IT contractor... Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-to-stay-in-the-UK-178420 Demand for contractors remains stable http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-remains-stable-178365 New research has found that employers have not been put off using temporary workers, despite the introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations this... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-remains-stable-178365 HMRC issues reminder about tax return deadline http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-issues-reminder-about-tax-return-deadline-178332 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder relevant to contractors and other businesses, warning them that the deadline for paper tax... Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-issues-reminder-about-tax-return-deadline-178332 Contractors could find success abroad http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-find-success-abroad-178283 As the UK economy continues to struggle back to growth, contractors and others seeking work could find that there are more opportunities abroad. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-find-success-abroad-178283 Recruitment sector confident of new contractor regulations http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recruitment-sector-confident-of-new-contractor-regulations-178253 The recruitment sector appears to be confident that it can handle the implementation of new regulations regarding the hiring of contractors and... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recruitment-sector-confident-of-new-contractor-regulations-178253 IR35 retention questioned http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-retention-questioned-178203 IR35 has always been a contentious piece of legislation and its... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-retention-questioned-178203 Government targets tax gap http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-targets-tax-gap-178180 Contractors might want to look into using umbrella companies to help them organise their taxes as the latest figures show HM Revenue and Customs... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-targets-tax-gap-178180 Hesitant economy to prompt more contractor hirings? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Hesitant-economy-to-prompt-more-contractor-hirings-178113 The hesitant state of the UK economy could prompt more businesses to consider hiring contractors rather than committing to more permanent... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Hesitant-economy-to-prompt-more-contractor-hirings-178113 Umbrella company contractors to benefit from flexible working? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-to-benefit-from-flexible-working-178082 Flexible working practices could increasingly become commonplace within UK companies, in what is likely to be good news for Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-to-benefit-from-flexible-working-178082 Contracting to grow in face of job cuts? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-to-grow-in-face-of-job-cuts-178033 As the government continues its work to cut the deficit, public sector workers are losing their jobs by the thousand. The latest figures... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-to-grow-in-face-of-job-cuts-178033 Contractors to benefit from growing Scottish jobs market? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-growing-Scottish-jobs-market-177997 Contractors might find that there are more job opportunities north of the border, as the latest Bank of Scotland monitor of the labour market revealed... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-growing-Scottish-jobs-market-177997 Contractors to benefit from retention efforts? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-retention-efforts-177939 Contractors look set to gain from efforts implemented by employers in an attempt to keep staff on at their firms. According to recent... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-retention-efforts-177939 Umbrella company contractors to find work with SMEs? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-to-find-work-with-SMEs-177907 Umbrella company contractors could well be finding business with small... Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-to-find-work-with-SMEs-177907 IT contractors to remain in demand despite cloud http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-to-remain-in-demand-despite-cloud-177855 Cloud computing is unlikely to hamper the need for IT contractors, according to recent suggestions. Simon May, cloud computing evangelist... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-to-remain-in-demand-despite-cloud-177855 Women to consider contractor roles in STEM sectors? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Women-to-consider-contractor-roles-in-STEM-sectors-177831 Women in Scotland might want to look into contractor positions within the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Women-to-consider-contractor-roles-in-STEM-sectors-177831 Contractor appointments continue to rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-appointments-continue-to-rise-177758 Staff appointments of contractors and other temporary workers have continued to show a moderate rate of growth. The latest Report on Jobs... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-appointments-continue-to-rise-177758 UK ready for AWR changes, REC claims http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-ready-for-AWR-changes-REC-claims-177724 Contractors and other agency workers could be glad to learn that the UK's recruitment sector is prepared for the introduction of the Agency... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-ready-for-AWR-changes-REC-claims-177724 Contractors among those that struggle to leave work behind http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-among-those-that-struggle-to-leave-work-behind-177673 Contractors could be among those who struggle to leave their work behind them when they go on holiday. A recent study conducted by Intuit... Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-among-those-that-struggle-to-leave-work-behind-177673 Contractors help law firms remain buoyant http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-help-law-firms-remain-buoyant-177652 Contractors and other flexible working solutions are helping law firms to remain buoyant despite the tight economic conditions. This is... Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-help-law-firms-remain-buoyant-177652 Contractor pay discussed at UBS http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-discussed-at-UBS-177587 Contractor pay has become the focus of discussion at UBS bank as the establishment... Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-discussed-at-UBS-177587 Use of contractors predicted to remain steady or grow http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Use-of-contractors-predicted-to-remain-steady-or-grow-177569 The use of contractors and other flexible staffing options is predicted to grow or stay the same. This is according to the latest... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Use-of-contractors-predicted-to-remain-steady-or-grow-177569 Pensions reforms pose contractor pay issues http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pensions-reforms-pose-contractor-pay-issues-177509 Contractor pay could come under the spotlight ahead of the upcoming pensions... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pensions-reforms-pose-contractor-pay-issues-177509 UK requires highly skilled workforce, TUC suggests http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-requires-highly-skilled-workforce-TUC-suggests-177448 Contractors in the UK could take comfort from knowing that the skills they have acquired in the past are likely to be needed in the future. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-requires-highly-skilled-workforce-TUC-suggests-177448 Economic climate could increase demand for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-climate-could-increase-demand-for-contractors-177414 Contractors could find themselves more in demand as the economic climate dampens permanent hiring intentions. According to the latest... Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-climate-could-increase-demand-for-contractors-177414 Could digital marketing offer more chances for contractors? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-digital-marketing-offer-more-chances-for-contractors-177370 Contractor pay in the digital marketing sector could be on the rise as a recent... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-digital-marketing-offer-more-chances-for-contractors-177370 IT contractor roles could come from equity derivatives http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-roles-could-come-from-equity-derivatives-177350 IT contractors looking for work are finding that a number of opportunities are arising from the financial services sector and equity derivatives in... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-roles-could-come-from-equity-derivatives-177350 Private sector could help contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Private-sector-could-help-contractors-177280 While the latest unemployment figures make for depressing reading overall, there is some hope for contractors in the private sector. The... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Private-sector-could-help-contractors-177280 Could enterprise zones help create contractor opportunities? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-enterprise-zones-help-create-contractor-opportunities-177253 Contractors who are concerned about the latest unemployment figures could take solace in the latest announcement regarding new enterprise zones. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-enterprise-zones-help-create-contractor-opportunities-177253 Contractor reliance increasing among businesses http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-reliance-increasing-among-businesses-177195 Recent research has revealed that contractors are becoming increasingly important to businesses around the country. The study, conducted... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-reliance-increasing-among-businesses-177195 Demand for contractors appears to be rising http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-appears-to-be-rising-177155 Contractors in Scotland are finding themselves in high demand, according to a recent survey. The latest Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs,... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-appears-to-be-rising-177155 Drive to simplify tax could benefit umbrella companies http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Drive-to-simplify-tax-could-benefit-umbrella-companies-177102 Contractors working under umbrella companies could be among those to benefit from a drive to simplify UK tax laws. The Office of Tax... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Drive-to-simplify-tax-could-benefit-umbrella-companies-177102 IT contractors look to financial services http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-look-to-financial-services-177066 IT contractors are looking to the financial services sector to provide jobs in the coming months. This is according to recent research,... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-look-to-financial-services-177066 Contractor jobs to pick up in construction? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-to-pick-up-in-construction-177018 The number of contractor jobs available in the... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-to-pick-up-in-construction-177018 Could private sector growth increase contractor opportunities? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-private-sector-growth-increase-contractor-opportunities-176991 Opportunities for contractors could be on the rise following an improvement in private sector activity. The latest Bank of Scotland PMI... Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-private-sector-growth-increase-contractor-opportunities-176991 Could security issues increase IT contractor opportunities? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-security-issues-increase-IT-contractor-opportunities-176905 IT contractors could find themselves with an increasing number of opportunities due to security concerns in the sector. A recent report... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-security-issues-increase-IT-contractor-opportunities-176905 Businesses continue to value contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Businesses-continue-to-value-contractors-176862 Businesses still value the flexibility of taking on contractors and flexible workers. This is according to recent comments from Kevin... Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Businesses-continue-to-value-contractors-176862 Could contractors benefit from employment law flexibility? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-benefit-from-employment-law-flexibility-176814 Contractors and umbrella companies could be set to gain from changes to employment law, if the government heeds some recent advice. The... Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-benefit-from-employment-law-flexibility-176814 IT contractors could benefit from job surge http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-benefit-from-job-surge-176785 Contractors working in the IT sector could benefit from a “surge” in the market as candidate demand continues to outstrip supply. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-benefit-from-job-surge-176785 Umbrella companies could benefit from red tape reductions http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-companies-could-benefit-from-red-tape-reductions-176709 Umbrella companies and contractors could be among those set to benefit from reductions in employment regulation. Business secretary... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-companies-could-benefit-from-red-tape-reductions-176709 Could NI holiday help contractors? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-NI-holiday-help-contractors-176667 Umbrella companies and contractors could make more of the government’s national insurance (NI) holiday offer. The Treasury offered... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-NI-holiday-help-contractors-176667 Calls to clarify contractor tax law http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Calls-to-clarify-contractor-tax-law-176631 Laws governing contractor tax are in desperate need of clarification, according to... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Calls-to-clarify-contractor-tax-law-176631 Worker facing unusual contractor tax issue http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Worker-facing-unusual-contractor-tax-issue-176594 One man is facing a rather unusual contractor tax problem after taking work some... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Worker-facing-unusual-contractor-tax-issue-176594 Could contractors tackle nursing shortages? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-tackle-nursing-shortages-176497 Contractor jobs could help to tackle shortages within... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Could-contractors-tackle-nursing-shortages-176497 Contractors to benefit from £22bn investment? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-pound-22bn-investment-176439 Contractors stand to benefit from government investments of £22 billion in construction procurement contracts. The money will be... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-pound-22bn-investment-176439 IT contractor jobs on the rise in Scotland http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-on-the-rise-in-Scotland-176402 Contractor jobs in the IT and computing sector are... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-on-the-rise-in-Scotland-176402 IT spending could prompt need for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-spending-could-prompt-need-for-contractors-176361 IT contractors could be in increased demand as recent research has projected an increase in spending in the sector. Conducted by In-Stat,... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-spending-could-prompt-need-for-contractors-176361 Contractors to benefit from increase in hiring activity? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-increase-in-hiring-activity-176294 Contractors could be among those to benefit from an increase in hiring activity over the course of the coming year. According to recent... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-increase-in-hiring-activity-176294 Contracting contributing positively to labour market http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-contributing-positively-to-labour-market-176257 Flexible working practices, such as those involving freelancers and contractors, made a positive contribution to the UK’s job market during the... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-contributing-positively-to-labour-market-176257 Contractor tax approach should be ‘more sensible’ http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-approach-should-be-lsquo-more-sensible-rsquo-175734 There have been calls for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to take a more sensible approach to Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-approach-should-be-lsquo-more-sensible-rsquo-175734 Change in position considered by majority of contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Change-in-position-considered-by-majority-of-contractors-176180 The majority of contractors are considering a change from their current position, recent research has revealed. Conducted by the IT Job... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Change-in-position-considered-by-majority-of-contractors-176180 Umbrella company contractors advised of job opportunities http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-advised-of-job-opportunities-176094 Contractors working under an umbrella company are among those who might... Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-company-contractors-advised-of-job-opportunities-176094 Contractor pay shows marginal growth http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-shows-marginal-growth-176041 Contractor pay increased marginally in June, according to the latest Report on Jobs... Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-shows-marginal-growth-176041 Contractor job opportunities on the rise? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-job-opportunities-on-the-rise-176000 Contractor job opportunities appear to be increasing as the UK’s financial services sector continues to grow. The latest figures... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-job-opportunities-on-the-rise-176000 Contractor pay on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-on-the-rise-175952 Contractor pay in certain sectors is showing significant signs of growth, with pay... Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-on-the-rise-175952 Contractors to benefit from European patent? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-European-patent-175895 Contractors could be among those set to benefit from the introduction of a European patent if business is enhanced as expected. The... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-benefit-from-European-patent-175895 Contractor jobs set to rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-set-to-rise-175825 Contractor jobs look set to rise, with recent... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-set-to-rise-175825 IR35 gateway tests proposed for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-gateway-tests-proposed-for-contractors-175779 Umbrella contractors are among those who could benefit from the... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-gateway-tests-proposed-for-contractors-175779 More contractors could be taken on for IT update work http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-contractors-could-be-taken-on-for-IT-update-work-175740 Many businesses have suffered serious IT failures, prompting experts to claim that demand for IT contractors could increase. A recent... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-contractors-could-be-taken-on-for-IT-update-work-175740 Older London-based contractors paid the most http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Older-London-based-contractors-paid-the-most-175654 Contractors who are over the age of 35 earn a lot more than their younger counterparts, according to new figures from an Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Older-London-based-contractors-paid-the-most-175654 Changes to Time to Pay in the offing http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Changes-to-Time-to-Pay-in-the-offing-175602 R3, the UK trade body for insolvency, has called for a shake-up to the Time to Pay (TTP) facility, which helps small businesses to pay money owed to... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Changes-to-Time-to-Pay-in-the-offing-175602 Contractors welcome business growth statistics for May http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-welcome-business-growth-statistics-for-May-175557 A new report from Bank of Scotland suggests that there may be growth in opportunities for contractors working in Scotland. The results... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-welcome-business-growth-statistics-for-May-175557 HMRC warns of new phishing tax scam http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-warns-of-new-phishing-tax-scam-175516 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently warned umbrella... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-warns-of-new-phishing-tax-scam-175516 Contractors to welcome news of new IR35 help centres http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-welcome-news-of-new-IR35-help-centres-175443 The government claims it plans to establish special help centres to guide contractors through the Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-welcome-news-of-new-IR35-help-centres-175443 Green IT to bring new opportunities for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Green-IT-to-bring-new-opportunities-for-contractors-175394 The rise in the use of green IT could help boost opportunities for contractors working under umbrella companies or limited companies in the UK. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Green-IT-to-bring-new-opportunities-for-contractors-175394 Contractor pay growth slows in May http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-growth-slows-in-May-175365 The latest report on jobs from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) found that Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-growth-slows-in-May-175365 HMRC to draft guidance on gateway tests for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-to-draft-guidance-on-gateway-tests-for-contractors-175328 HMRC has confirmed that it will be producing draft guidance on ‘gateway tests’ which would be used by contractors to assess whether their... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-to-draft-guidance-on-gateway-tests-for-contractors-175328 Contractors concerned about taking holiday http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-concerned-about-taking-holiday-175241 A new study from recruitment firm Reed has found that up to 40 per cent of workers, which is likely to include a large number of contractors, are... Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-concerned-about-taking-holiday-175241 More contractors means less pay, warns expert http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-contractors-means-less-pay-warns-expert-175210 As more and more people are attracted to the flexibility that contracting affords them, the fees that can be charged by existing contractors may be... Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-contractors-means-less-pay-warns-expert-175210 IT contractors can feel confident in their qualifications http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-can-feel-confident-in-their-qualifications-175168 A recruitment expert for the IT industry has stated that IT contractors should be confident of their qualifications, even if they achieved them... Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-can-feel-confident-in-their-qualifications-175168 Number of women working in digital industry increasing http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Number-of-women-working-in-digital-industry-increasing-175122 The number of women working in the digital sector has increased hugely in recent years, according to new research by PeoplePerHour.com. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Number-of-women-working-in-digital-industry-increasing-175122 Demand for contractors remains strong in Scotland and elsewhere http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-remains-strong-in-Scotland-and-elsewhere-175041 IT contractors working in Scotland are likely to be welcoming news from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), suggesting that IT jobs are on the up in the... Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-remains-strong-in-Scotland-and-elsewhere-175041 Rise in use of IP technology could lead to more work for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Rise-in-use-of-IP-technology-could-lead-to-more-work-for-contractors-174996 Adopting more flexible work practices could help contractors to gain more work, according to Virgin Media Business. The company has been... Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Rise-in-use-of-IP-technology-could-lead-to-more-work-for-contractors-174996 Contractors warned over pension misselling http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-over-pension-misselling-174948 A leading investment manager has warned that employees and contractors in the UK need to ensure they avoid being mis-sold their pension plans. Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-over-pension-misselling-174948 IT contractors could help restaurants develop mobile apps http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-help-restaurants-develop-mobile-apps-174867 Contractors working in the IT sector should be pleased to hear that the restaurant industry in the UK has been urged to invest more in technology and... Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-help-restaurants-develop-mobile-apps-174867 New e-security law could lead to more IT contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-e-security-law-could-lead-to-more-IT-contractor-jobs-174820 A specialist insurer has warned businesses to introduce a clear policy about their use of cookies, which could lead to more opportunities for IT... Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-e-security-law-could-lead-to-more-IT-contractor-jobs-174820 IT contractor pay up in retail sector http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-pay-up-in-retail-sector-174719 New figures have shown that pay for IT contractors in the retail sector has risen by around 25 per cent since last year. The research... Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-pay-up-in-retail-sector-174719 Cloud computing security concerns could lead to contractor jobs rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Cloud-computing-security-concerns-could-lead-to-contractor-jobs-rise-174668 IT contractors could see a rise in opportunities coming to them as a result of concerns about security as cloud computing becomes more popular. Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Cloud-computing-security-concerns-could-lead-to-contractor-jobs-rise-174668 IT contractors see rise in jobs within financial services http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-see-rise-in-jobs-within-financial-services-174566 In April of 2011, billing for IT contractors in the financial services industry were up 75 per cent, according to new figures. The rise... Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-see-rise-in-jobs-within-financial-services-174566 BIS gives advice on new AWR rules http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?BIS-gives-advice-on-new-AWR-rules-174518 The Department for Business, Innovation and Skill (BIS) has called for greater protection for contractors' and temporary workers' rights. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?BIS-gives-advice-on-new-AWR-rules-174518 ACCA shows government meddling in tax system http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?ACCA-shows-government-meddling-in-tax-system-174454 The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) said that the government has done the opposite of simplifying the current tax code, despite... Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?ACCA-shows-government-meddling-in-tax-system-174454 Demand for contractors in IT and engineering bucks trend http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-in-IT-and-engineering-bucks-trend-174404 The demand for contractors in the IT and engineering sectors has increased, according to the latest surveys carried out by KPMG and the Recruitment... Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-contractors-in-IT-and-engineering-bucks-trend-174404 More IT jobs could open up in NHS http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-IT-jobs-could-open-up-in-NHS-174361 NHS reforms proposed by the government could lead to more healthcare IT jobs for contractors and permanent staff. Some of the major... Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-IT-jobs-could-open-up-in-NHS-174361 Small businesses are taking on temps, says FSB http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-businesses-are-taking-on-temps-says-FSB-174312 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently discovered through a survey that small businesses owners are feeling more confident, but are... Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-businesses-are-taking-on-temps-says-FSB-174312 HP says IT security is a hot topic for CEOs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HP-says-IT-security-is-a-hot-topic-for-CEOs-174238 Technology giant Hewlett Packard (HP) claims that businesses’ IT departments will increase their focus and investment on IT security in the... Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HP-says-IT-security-is-a-hot-topic-for-CEOs-174238 REC calls for more focused IR35 approach http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-calls-for-more-focused-IR35-approach-174176 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called upon HMRC to begin to deal with the controversial Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-calls-for-more-focused-IR35-approach-174176 Contractors warned against under-investing on security http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-against-under-investing-on-security-173887 Limited company contractors and small business owners operating in various industries in the UK could be among those to benefit from the recent advice... Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-against-under-investing-on-security-173887 Trend for IT job rise continues http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Trend-for-IT-job-rise-continues-174133 A new survey by the website CWJobs has suggested that there has been an increasing demand for IT professionals over the past six years. Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Trend-for-IT-job-rise-continues-174133 Employers offered help to get to grips with pension reforms http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employers-offered-help-to-get-to-grips-with-pension-reforms-174086 Employers including umbrella companies will be required to automatically enrol their staff in pension schemes from October 2012 as part of a major... Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employers-offered-help-to-get-to-grips-with-pension-reforms-174086 Contractor expert relieves fears over new AWR regulations http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-expert-relieves-fears-over-new-AWR-regulations-174059 A contractor expert has advised 'well-run' umbrella companies that the introduction of the new Agency Workers Rights (AWR) legislation will... Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-expert-relieves-fears-over-new-AWR-regulations-174059 Government's Red Tape Challenge allows contractors to have their say http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-039-s-Red-Tape-Challenge-allows-contractors-to-have-their-say-174014 Those involved in the contractor jobs sphere are... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-039-s-Red-Tape-Challenge-allows-contractors-to-have-their-say-174014 Financial services recruitment rises in early 2011 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Financial-services-recruitment-rises-in-early-2011-173982 Financial services recruitment firm Morgan McKinley claims that there could be an improvement in the number of opportunities for contractors in the... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Financial-services-recruitment-rises-in-early-2011-173982 HMRC aggressive in seeking out unpaid PAYE http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-aggressive-in-seeking-out-unpaid-PAYE-173907 It has emerged that HMRC has hired temporary workers to help track down contractors and other freelancers who have not paid enough tax. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-aggressive-in-seeking-out-unpaid-PAYE-173907 OTS came close to abolishing IR35 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?OTS-came-close-to-abolishing-IR35-173860 The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has told the UK's contractors and freelance workers that they came very close to abolishing the unpopular... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?OTS-came-close-to-abolishing-IR35-173860 IT upgrades could lead to more contracting opportunities http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-upgrades-could-lead-to-more-contracting-opportunities-173819 Contractors working for umbrella companies could benefit from the news that a leading software firm has encouraged businesses to regularly update... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-upgrades-could-lead-to-more-contracting-opportunities-173819 PCG's opinions sought first for new IR35 forum http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-039-s-opinions-sought-first-for-new-IR35-forum-173777 The opinions of the British freelance and contractor industry body, the PCG, have been sought as one of the first actions of the new Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-039-s-opinions-sought-first-for-new-IR35-forum-173777 Surge in use of temporary workers http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Surge-in-use-of-temporary-workers-173709 There has been another rise in the number of temporary workers being used by UK firms, according to new figures from a survey carried out by... Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Surge-in-use-of-temporary-workers-173709 Contractor rep tears into government over IR35 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-rep-tears-into-government-over-IR35-173669 A leading representative of the limited company contractor community has said that the government's decision not to abolish the unpopular Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-rep-tears-into-government-over-IR35-173669 Make sure you have the skills for the job http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Make-sure-you-have-the-skills-for-the-job-173631 A leading recruitment expert has advised contractors to ensure they have the full set of skills required for a role before applying for a job. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Make-sure-you-have-the-skills-for-the-job-173631 Contractors warned to be alert to IR35 scammers http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-to-be-alert-to-IR35-scammers-173593 Limited company contractors and freelance workers are being warned to be alert to a scam currently coursing through the contractor community, in which... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-to-be-alert-to-IR35-scammers-173593 Report shows small business owners recruit family members http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Report-shows-small-business-owners-recruit-family-members-173516 A new report has found that many small businesses see recruiting family members as a positive move for their company. Contractors working... Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Report-shows-small-business-owners-recruit-family-members-173516 Further demand for engineering and IT contractors in March http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Further-demand-for-engineering-and-IT-contractors-in-March-173392 Demand for contract workers in March rose for the nineteenth consecutive month, according to the latest Report on Jobs, compiled by the Recruitment... Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Further-demand-for-engineering-and-IT-contractors-in-March-173392 Olympics will provide opportunities for IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Olympics-will-provide-opportunities-for-IT-contractors-173440 Recruitment firm Langley James is the latest to talk about how the Olympics will boost the demand for temporary IT workers. IT... Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Olympics-will-provide-opportunities-for-IT-contractors-173440 Network Rail strategy to make use of contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Network-Rail-strategy-to-make-use-of-contractors-173374 Network Rail is looking to make use of the skills of hundreds of contractors in a bid to transform the organisation of its £6 billion... Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Network-Rail-strategy-to-make-use-of-contractors-173374 Budget has a number of positives for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Budget-has-a-number-of-positives-for-contractors-173297 Despite some disappointments, there were a number of positives in Chancellor George Osborne's recent Budget, contracting trade association PCG... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Budget-has-a-number-of-positives-for-contractors-173297 Scotland fosters rise in contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-fosters-rise-in-contractors-173263 The latest issue of a high-profile industry report on employment habits in Scotland, has shown a steadily increasing rise in demand for contractors... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-fosters-rise-in-contractors-173263 Scotland sees demand for IT workers increase http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-sees-demand-for-IT-workers-increase-173231 The IT sector in Scotland is increasingly looking to take on contractors, according to new figures from the Bank of Scotland’s Report on... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scotland-sees-demand-for-IT-workers-increase-173231 Contractors should try social networking http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-should-try-social-networking-173174 A new report from Beyond Interactive’s James Swift, claims that job hunters looking for contracts and permanent roles in the IT sector could... Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-should-try-social-networking-173174 Contractors should make most of flexible pensions http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-should-make-most-of-flexible-pensions-173125 Contractors are among the savers who should be reviewing their pension plans in light of the recent changes to the system. Barclays... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-should-make-most-of-flexible-pensions-173125 Growth and innovation important for small businesses http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Growth-and-innovation-important-for-small-businesses-173095 An organisation representing entrepreneurs is calling for small business owners and contractors working as limited companies, or under umbrella... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Growth-and-innovation-important-for-small-businesses-173095 The Olympics will create 5000 new jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-Olympics-will-create-5000-new-jobs-173057 A recruitment company claims that the Olympics, which is being held next year in London, could create 5,000 jobs. IT contractors would... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-Olympics-will-create-5000-new-jobs-173057 Small business expert says red tape needs to be cut http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-business-expert-says-red-tape-needs-to-be-cut-173025 A business expert has claimed that small businesses and contractors should be welcoming any plans to reduce red tape for SMEs. The red... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-business-expert-says-red-tape-needs-to-be-cut-173025 IR35 review welcomed http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-review-welcomed-172947 A tax expert has welcomed the recent review of small business taxation, particularly the attention paid to Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-review-welcomed-172947 Employers positive about recruitment http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employers-positive-about-recruitment-172919 New figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) suggest that employers are feeling more positive about the economy. The REC says... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employers-positive-about-recruitment-172919 Accounts system could be simplified for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Accounts-system-could-be-simplified-for-contractors-172883 Small businesses and contractors may soon be told they do not need to file two sets of accounts each year, under new proposals. Plans... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Accounts-system-could-be-simplified-for-contractors-172883 FSB calls for less red tape for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?FSB-calls-for-less-red-tape-for-contractors-172845 Small businesses owners and self-employed contractors need more support from the government, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?FSB-calls-for-less-red-tape-for-contractors-172845 Recommendation for IR35 to be suspended or reformed http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recommendation-for-IR35-to-be-suspended-or-reformed-172775 The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has recommended that IR35 be... Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recommendation-for-IR35-to-be-suspended-or-reformed-172775 Growth fund could result in more jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Growth-fund-could-result-in-more-jobs-172739 A new growth fund announced by the government this week will be music to the ears of most IT contractors in the UK. The £50 million... Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Growth-fund-could-result-in-more-jobs-172739 Contractor Mortgages http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-Mortgages-172651 At Darwin we understand the needs of self employed contractors and are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Freelancer Financials. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-Mortgages-172651 Online recruitment strengthens further in February http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Online-recruitment-strengthens-further-in-February-172702 Online recruitment has reached a two-year high, according to new figures, which is great news for contractors working in the UK. The... Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Online-recruitment-strengthens-further-in-February-172702 Tax relief report raises issues for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Tax-relief-report-raises-issues-for-contractors-172649 A new report from the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has identified a number of “key themes” for further review which could have a... Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Tax-relief-report-raises-issues-for-contractors-172649 Big Tax breaks for the Self-Employed http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Big-Tax-breaks-for-the-Self-Employed-172650 The Government is going to do everything it takes to get Britain's enterprise going, said Prime Minister David Cameron at the weekend. And that includes helping the self-employed to pay less tax. Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Big-Tax-breaks-for-the-Self-Employed-172650 Contractors warned over fraudulent claim crackdown http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-over-fraudulent-claim-crackdown-172570 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced the launch of a campaign to crack down on fraudulent tax credit claims from self-employed workers. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-over-fraudulent-claim-crackdown-172570 Contractors given opportunity to own up to unpaid tax http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-given-opportunity-to-own-up-to-unpaid-tax-172560 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that it is launching an opportunity for certain contractors to own up about any tax they owe. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-given-opportunity-to-own-up-to-unpaid-tax-172560 Demand for IT contractors up in February http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-up-in-February-172498 According to new figures from recruitment firm Reed, demand for IT workers through recruitment agencies increased to their highest level in over a... Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-up-in-February-172498 IT heads concerned about staff retention http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-heads-concerned-about-staff-retention-172466 A survey by ReThink Recruitment has found that most IT managers are concerned about retaining their staff in the year to come. The... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-heads-concerned-about-staff-retention-172466 New free HMRC tools could benefit contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-free-HMRC-tools-could-benefit-contractors-172391 HMRC has launched new tools to help small businesses such as contractors manage their financial records better. The four products are... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-free-HMRC-tools-could-benefit-contractors-172391 Gender pay gaps emerge between contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Gender-pay-gaps-emerge-between-contractors-172357 A gender gap in the contracting industry is emerging, according to new figures. A study by an umbrella firm found that hourly rates... Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Gender-pay-gaps-emerge-between-contractors-172357 Fall in IT contractor jobs in financial sector http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Fall-in-IT-contractor-jobs-in-financial-sector-172321 Concerning figures have emerged detailing a fall in IT Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Fall-in-IT-contractor-jobs-in-financial-sector-172321 Firms see contractors as integral http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Firms-see-contractors-as-integral-172281 An expert in the contractor market has recently stated that the recession may have been a blessing in disguise for contract workers. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Firms-see-contractors-as-integral-172281 REC says private sector to take on more contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-says-private-sector-to-take-on-more-contractors-172207 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) new 'jobsOutlook' report holds some positive news for contractors and freelancers... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-says-private-sector-to-take-on-more-contractors-172207 Consumer confidence fell sharply in January http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Consumer-confidence-fell-sharply-in-January-172176 According to a new report, consumer confidence has dipped in the UK, which could have a knock-on effect on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Consumer-confidence-fell-sharply-in-January-172176 Scottish IT contractors celebrate rise in demand http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scottish-IT-contractors-celebrate-rise-in-demand-172136 Demand for IT contractors in Scotland has risen, according to new figures published by the Bank of Scotland. It is one of the major areas... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Scottish-IT-contractors-celebrate-rise-in-demand-172136 New online contracts tool launched by government http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-online-contracts-tool-launched-by-government-172090 David Cameron has launched a new online tool for contractors looking for work. The contracts finder tool lists all government procurement... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-online-contracts-tool-launched-by-government-172090 Contractor appointments on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-appointments-on-the-rise-172011 The number of appointments in January for permanent staff, as well as temps and contractors, rose faster than it has done for six months, according to... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-appointments-on-the-rise-172011 Majority of contractors feel appreciated for their work http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Majority-of-contractors-feel-appreciated-for-their-work-171997 A new survey by Brookson has discovered that 58 per cent of contractors said they did feel appreciated for the work they carry out for clients. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Majority-of-contractors-feel-appreciated-for-their-work-171997 Opportunities for IT contractors could rise in manufacturing firms http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Opportunities-for-IT-contractors-could-rise-in-manufacturing-firms-171945 IT contractors working in the manufacturing industry will welcome news that many firms are noticing an upturn in fortunes. Over the three... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Opportunities-for-IT-contractors-could-rise-in-manufacturing-firms-171945 Contractors told not to delay over Bribery Act http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-told-not-to-delay-over-Bribery-Act-171911 A legal expert has warned that although the government has delayed the introduction of the Bribery Act, contractors should not delay in taking... Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-told-not-to-delay-over-Bribery-Act-171911 Renewable energy sector creating contractor opportunities http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Renewable-energy-sector-creating-contractor-opportunities-171845 The energy sector in the UK saw a dramatic increase in the number of opportunities for limited company contractors and freelance workers in 2009/10... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Renewable-energy-sector-creating-contractor-opportunities-171845 REC launches AWR preparation scheme http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-launches-AWR-preparation-scheme-171803 Contractors and their employers are the target of a major support programme by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) aimed at helping... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-launches-AWR-preparation-scheme-171803 Initial OTS IR35 findings to be published http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Initial-OTS-IR35-findings-to-be-published-171761 Contractors across the country have been informed that the initial findings of The Office for Tax Simplification's (OTS) Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Initial-OTS-IR35-findings-to-be-published-171761 REC says tribunal reforms will benefit contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-says-tribunal-reforms-will-benefit-contractors-171718 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has lauded the government's plans to reform the employment tribunal process in the UK, saying... Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-says-tribunal-reforms-will-benefit-contractors-171718 Staying skilled as an IT contractor http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Staying-skilled-as-an-IT-contractor-171654 When it comes to staying skilled, IT is one of the fastest-moving industries and regular training top-ups are essential for those who want to be able... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Staying-skilled-as-an-IT-contractor-171654 Agency contractor appointments double http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Agency-contractor-appointments-double-171630 Latest figures from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) Census have shown that amid the current uncertain economic situation, the... Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Agency-contractor-appointments-double-171630 Engineer wins contractor tax dispute http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Engineer-wins-contractor-tax-dispute-171586 A freelance engineer accused of tax avoidance whilst working as a contractor has been cleared by an employment tribunal, following a lengthy Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Engineer-wins-contractor-tax-dispute-171586 NHS urged to make use of contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?NHS-urged-to-make-use-of-contractors-171521 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the NHS to make use of contractors and flexible workers in order to accommodate the... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?NHS-urged-to-make-use-of-contractors-171521 No quick fix for IR35, claims contractor experts http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?No-quick-fix-for-IR35-claims-contractor-experts-171490 IR35, the troublesome tax system that has plagued contractors and... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?No-quick-fix-for-IR35-claims-contractor-experts-171490 IT job growth predicted to boom in next decade http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-job-growth-predicted-to-boom-in-next-decade-171458 The IT sector in the UK has been predicted to grow at a rate more than five times the UK average in the next ten years, according to e-skills UK,... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-job-growth-predicted-to-boom-in-next-decade-171458 Contractors could make more money from VAT rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-make-more-money-from-VAT-rise-171423 Contractors and self-employed workers are being encouraged to take advantage of a special scheme that has been put in place by HM Revenue &... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-make-more-money-from-VAT-rise-171423 Public sector IT contractor use to improve http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Public-sector-IT-contractor-use-to-improve-171363 Freelance IT contractors whose work was centred on the public sector have experienced a new upturn in fortunes in the New Year, following what was... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Public-sector-IT-contractor-use-to-improve-171363 Manufacturing to boost contractor job prospects in 2011 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Manufacturing-to-boost-contractor-job-prospects-in-2011-171286 The steady economic recovery of the British manufacturing sector is likely to pay dividends for Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Manufacturing-to-boost-contractor-job-prospects-in-2011-171286 The morale-boosting effects of freelancing increasingly sought after http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-morale-boosting-effects-of-freelancing-increasingly-sought-after-171264 The flexibility inherent to the working life of contractors and freelance professionals is being seen as increasingly desirable by the general British... Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-morale-boosting-effects-of-freelancing-increasingly-sought-after-171264 Contractors appeal to agencies for accurate placements http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-appeal-to-agencies-for-accurate-placements-171235 Umbrella company contractors are appealing to the employment agencies... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-appeal-to-agencies-for-accurate-placements-171235 HMRC warns contractors of looming tax return deadline http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-warns-contractors-of-looming-tax-return-deadline-171173 Contractors and freelance workers have been warned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that the deadline for filing their tax returns is fast... Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-warns-contractors-of-looming-tax-return-deadline-171173 Union activist calls for defence of contractors' rights http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Union-activist-calls-for-defence-of-contractors-039-rights-171128 A leading trade union activist had called on all of the UK's trade unions to actively fight for the rights and entitlements of contractors and... Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Union-activist-calls-for-defence-of-contractors-039-rights-171128 REC forecast optimistic for umbrella contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-forecast-optimistic-for-umbrella-contractors-171037 According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), as many as 25 per cent of employers will continue to recruit new staff in 2011. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-forecast-optimistic-for-umbrella-contractors-171037 Diverse skill set crucial for IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Diverse-skill-set-crucial-for-IT-contractors-171003 A broad and versatile skill set is an absolute essential for professional IT contractors and freelance workers if they are to realistically generate... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Diverse-skill-set-crucial-for-IT-contractors-171003 Potential umbrella company scrutiny 'exaggerated' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Potential-umbrella-company-scrutiny-039-exaggerated-039-170994 A top authority on contractor staffing issues has said that rumours that PAYE umbrella companies are to face excessive scrutiny in new tax changes are... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Potential-umbrella-company-scrutiny-039-exaggerated-039-170994 Savings signs not good for umbrella contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Savings-signs-not-good-for-umbrella-contractors-170943 PAYE umbrella company contractors have been warned not to expect... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Savings-signs-not-good-for-umbrella-contractors-170943 OTS considers adjusting income shifting measures http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?OTS-considers-adjusting-income-shifting-measures-170917 The leading tax expert at the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has said that the body is considering looking at making amendments to the measures... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?OTS-considers-adjusting-income-shifting-measures-170917 OTS warned against 'one-size fits all' IR35 solution http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?OTS-warned-against-039-one-size-fits-all-039-IR35-solution-170876 The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has been warned not to try to create a 'one-size fits all' solution to the Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?OTS-warned-against-039-one-size-fits-all-039-IR35-solution-170876 Demand for Scottish contractors reaches six-month high http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-Scottish-contractors-reaches-six-month-high-170837 Demand for contractors and freelance workers in Scotland reached a six-month high in November, with IT and computing workers topping the Bank of... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-Scottish-contractors-reaches-six-month-high-170837 Unemployment rise forces contractors to be cautious http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Unemployment-rise-forces-contractors-to-be-cautious-170758 The rise in unemployment in the UK that was announced this week is forcing contractors to exercise caution over recent news that demand for contract... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Unemployment-rise-forces-contractors-to-be-cautious-170758 REC apprises employment minister on AWR http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-apprises-employment-minister-on-AWR-170718 Members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) have met with employment relations minister, Ed Davey, to apprise him of the latest... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-apprises-employment-minister-on-AWR-170718 CIPD figures show strong demand for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?CIPD-figures-show-strong-demand-for-contractors-170682 Contractors and freelance workers took up more than 30 per cent of all the new jobs created in the UK during the first three quarters of this year,... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?CIPD-figures-show-strong-demand-for-contractors-170682 Contractors must keep keen eye on contract change http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-keep-keen-eye-on-contract-change-170628 Contract workers should be razor sharp in keeping track of any changes to their contracts and makes sure that they are fully supported in writing and... Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-keep-keen-eye-on-contract-change-170628 Contractors face dilemma of Agency Regulations http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-face-dilemma-of-Agency-Regulations-170531 Deciding whether to opt in or out of Agency Regulations is a dilemma many UK contractors are faced with at some point in their careers. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-face-dilemma-of-Agency-Regulations-170531 Demand for IT contractors rises in November http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-rises-in-November-170517 According to a new report from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), November figures show an increase in demand for IT and... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-rises-in-November-170517 Initial aims of IR35 now completely unclear http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Initial-aims-of-IR35-now-completely-unclear-170480 The original aim behind the introduction of the IR35 regime has now... Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Initial-aims-of-IR35-now-completely-unclear-170480 IT employers favour experience when looking for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-employers-favour-experience-when-looking-for-contractors-170375 A healthy bank of successful work projects and experience is more likely to work in an IT contractor's favour than a CV crammed with academic... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-employers-favour-experience-when-looking-for-contractors-170375 Retrospective tax would harm contractors, says CIOT http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Retrospective-tax-would-harm-contractors-says-CIOT-170334 Britain's leading tax industry body has warned the government to avoid back-dating any tax system changes, highlighting that any such move could... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Retrospective-tax-would-harm-contractors-says-CIOT-170334 Questions raised on realism of OTS task http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Questions-raised-on-realism-of-OTS-task-170275 The plausibility of successful achievement of the task set before the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) - that of completely overhauling the UK tax... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Questions-raised-on-realism-of-OTS-task-170275 Critical illness cover crucial for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Critical-illness-cover-crucial-for-contractors-170248 The importance of having critical illness insurance cover is being impressed upon Britain’s contract worker, amid new statistics that show that... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Critical-illness-cover-crucial-for-contractors-170248 Public sector must follow private sector's contractor example http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Public-sector-must-follow-private-sector-039-s-contractor-example-170181 New statistics have shown that contractors and freelance workers proved to be small saviours for the private sector during the recession, after more... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Public-sector-must-follow-private-sector-039-s-contractor-example-170181 Cameron praises contractors' contributions to economy http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Cameron-praises-contractors-039-contributions-to-economy-170139 David Cameron took National Freelancers Day as an opportunity to speak out in praise of the nation's freelance workers and contractors, and laud... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Cameron-praises-contractors-039-contributions-to-economy-170139 Contractors more content than average with their work http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-more-content-than-average-with-their-work-170143 Nearly three quarters of all contractors and freelance workers in the UK have said they have deliberately chosen not to take a 9-to-5 job - and have... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-more-content-than-average-with-their-work-170143 Umbrella contractors to combat unemployment http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-contractors-to-combat-unemployment-170064 Figures from the Office of National Statistics have brought good news for the UK employment market, revealing that it is unlikely that there will be a... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-contractors-to-combat-unemployment-170064 Contractors encouraged to research prior to rate negotations http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-encouraged-to-research-prior-to-rate-negotations-169975 Contractors have been told that they will have an increased chance of protecting their rates if they carry out research on the client’s... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-encouraged-to-research-prior-to-rate-negotations-169975 Review proposals could see contractors' fees soar http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Review-proposals-could-see-contractors-039-fees-soar-169953 Proposals in the Mirrlees Review into the British tax system would mean that the option for contractors to benefit from lower taxes by starting their... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Review-proposals-could-see-contractors-039-fees-soar-169953 Contractor sector parliamentary group welcomed http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-sector-parliamentary-group-welcomed-169925 The formation of a new parliamentary group aimed at giving a voice at Westminster to contractors and freelance workers, has been welcomed by the... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-sector-parliamentary-group-welcomed-169925 Contractors warned about unsigned contracts http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-about-unsigned-contracts-169871 Contractors and freelance workers in the UK have been warned that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will look into the binding details of a contract... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-about-unsigned-contracts-169871 IT contractor company gains 12-month extension http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-company-gains-12-month-extension-169813 A Deeside-based IT contractor company has secured new work for 70 of its employees, allaying fears that bosses were looking to outsource roles to... Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-company-gains-12-month-extension-169813 Major hotel plans to create contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Major-hotel-plans-to-create-contractor-jobs-169780 Engineering contractors working under an umbrella company are expected... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Major-hotel-plans-to-create-contractor-jobs-169780 Employing contractors could save money, says expert http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employing-contractors-could-save-money-says-expert-169739 Getting contractors in to replace some of the 500,000 public worker positions will not prove an expensive process, according to one expert. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Employing-contractors-could-save-money-says-expert-169739 Small Business Review Committee enlists experts for OTS role http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-Business-Review-Committee-enlists-experts-for-OTS-role-169691 The Small Business Review Committee - which will be working with the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) on the overhaul of small business tax - will... Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-Business-Review-Committee-enlists-experts-for-OTS-role-169691 PCG boss appointed to OTS committee http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-boss-appointed-to-OTS-committee-169625 The UK's contractors will have a clarion voice speaking for their issues on the Office of Tax Simplification's (OTS) Consultative Committee,... Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-boss-appointed-to-OTS-committee-169625 New figures show fall in demand for IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-figures-show-fall-in-demand-for-IT-contractors-169584 Demand is falling for umbrella contractors working in the British IT... Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-figures-show-fall-in-demand-for-IT-contractors-169584 Government ensures contractors' pay within 30 days http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-ensures-contractors-039-pay-within-30-days-169549 The government has brought in new regulations that will make sure their primary IT Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-ensures-contractors-039-pay-within-30-days-169549 Don't dismiss temps without question, says specialist http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Don-039-t-dismiss-temps-without-question-says-specialist-169504 Temporary workers and umbrella contractors can play a key role in... Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Don-039-t-dismiss-temps-without-question-says-specialist-169504 Contractors must treat finances like a business http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-treat-finances-like-a-business-169438 Contract workers should become accustomed to treating their personal finance as they would a commercial enterprise, a leading financial management... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-treat-finances-like-a-business-169438 PCG boss says absolute clarity 'crucial' for AWR http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-boss-says-absolute-clarity-039-crucial-039-for-AWR-169390 PCG, the professional organisation for British freelancers, has said it is imperative that contract workers have clarity and fairness when it comes to... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-boss-says-absolute-clarity-039-crucial-039-for-AWR-169390 Lloyds lay-offs to hit IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Lloyds-lay-offs-to-hit-IT-contractors-169365 IT contractors are likely to be severely affected by the announcement by Lloyds Banking Group that they plan to shed around 4,500 jobs in their... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Lloyds-lay-offs-to-hit-IT-contractors-169365 Contract workers 'intimidated' during fire service strike http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contract-workers-039-intimidated-039-during-fire-service-strike-169303 Contract workers who were hired to answer emergency calls during a firefighters' strike on the weekend were subjected to "intimidation and... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contract-workers-039-intimidated-039-during-fire-service-strike-169303 Spending Review offers mixed bag to IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Spending-Review-offers-mixed-bag-to-IT-contractors-169253 IT contractors in the UK have given a mixed reaction to the Comprehensive Spending Review, perceiving that the economic recovery plan has dampened -... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Spending-Review-offers-mixed-bag-to-IT-contractors-169253 Last-minute AWR amendment hopes dashed http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Last-minute-AWR-amendment-hopes-dashed-169213 Contract workers will have to adopt Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) without changes, after hopes of last-minute clarifications and improvements to... Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Last-minute-AWR-amendment-hopes-dashed-169213 Contract workers pension grace period welcomed by employers http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contract-workers-pension-grace-period-welcomed-by-employers-169172 A proposed three-month grace period before employers have to enroll contract workers and temporary staff onto their pension schemes has been backed by... Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contract-workers-pension-grace-period-welcomed-by-employers-169172 Keep CV up to date whilst hunting for IT vacancies, contractors advised http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Keep-CV-up-to-date-whilst-hunting-for-IT-vacancies-contractors-advised-169132 Keeping a CV up to date with all of the latest information is crucial when it comes to finding new IT placements, Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Keep-CV-up-to-date-whilst-hunting-for-IT-vacancies-contractors-advised-169132 IT vacancies on the increase http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-vacancies-on-the-increase-169065 There has been a significant increase in the number of vacancies for IT contractors, new figures have revealed. According to a recent... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-vacancies-on-the-increase-169065 Contractors advised on pensions http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-pensions-169013 Contractors have been advised on how to proceed with tax savings on their pensions with government changes to the system imminent. Many... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-pensions-169013 IT contractors could benefit from large bonuses http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-benefit-from-large-bonuses-168978 IT contractors with specific skills could take advantage of large bonuses currently being awarded, an expert has said. With many firms... Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-could-benefit-from-large-bonuses-168978 IT firms urged to use contractors to fill skills shortages http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-firms-urged-to-use-contractors-to-fill-skills-shortages-168936 IT companies have been advised to make use of contractors in order to fill current skills shortages. With many firms going ahead with new... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-firms-urged-to-use-contractors-to-fill-skills-shortages-168936 Demand for IT contractors dips http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-dips-168872 Demand for agency contractors in the IT sector fell during September, new figures have indicated. The latest Report on Jobs from the... Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-dips-168872 Contractor pay rates on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-rates-on-the-rise-168827 Pay rates for contractors in the IT sector have risen steadily in recent months, new research has indicated. According to recent figures,... Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-rates-on-the-rise-168827 Contractors advised on stringent tax records http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-stringent-tax-records-168797 Contract and freelance workers have been advised to pay close attention to their tax records in case of an HMRC inspection. It recently... Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-stringent-tax-records-168797 IR35 changes could create problems says expert http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-changes-could-create-problems-says-expert-168753 Forthcoming changes to IR35 legislation could have a negative effect on... Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-changes-could-create-problems-says-expert-168753 Contractors advised on switching sectors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-switching-sectors-168694 IT contractors have been advised on the best approach to adopt when attempting to switch from the public to the private sector. A high... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-switching-sectors-168694 IT contractors returning to private sector http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-returning-to-private-sector-168655 Many IT contractors are currently seeking to return or enter into the private sector, an expert has said. A high proportion of temporary... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-returning-to-private-sector-168655 Contractors urged to develop networking skills http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urged-to-develop-networking-skills-168623 Contractors have been urged to develop their networking skills in order to improve employment potential. Specialist site Contractor Eye... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urged-to-develop-networking-skills-168623 Contractors advised on IR35 status http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-IR35-status-168578 Contractors who have been away from the industry for some time have been advised on their Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-IR35-status-168578 Contractors advised on VAT increase http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-VAT-increase-168512 Contractors have been advised on what effect the forthcoming VAT increase will have on a small limited company. Some workers have... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-VAT-increase-168512 Contractors essential for economic recovery says CBI http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-essential-for-economic-recovery-says-CBI-168469 Contract and freelance workers are an essential factor in the recovery of the UK’s economy, an industry body has claimed. The... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-essential-for-economic-recovery-says-CBI-168469 Contractor group questions AWR plans http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-group-questions-AWR-plans-168446 An organisation representing contract and freelance workers has questioned the government’s forthcoming Agency Workforce Regulations (AWR). Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-group-questions-AWR-plans-168446 Contractors could be required to fill skills shortages http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-be-required-to-fill-skills-shortages-168411 Contract and freelance IT workers could be called upon to fill skills shortages in the public sector, it has been claimed. Many pubic... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-be-required-to-fill-skills-shortages-168411 IT contractors optimistic over pay rates http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-optimistic-over-pay-rates-168332 Contractors in the IT sector are optimistic about their pay rates in the coming months, new research has suggested. According to a study... Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-optimistic-over-pay-rates-168332 Contractors advised on public sector IT opportunities http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-public-sector-IT-opportunities-168297 Contract and freelance IT workers have been advised that there are still employment opportunities within the public sector despite recent reports. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-public-sector-IT-opportunities-168297 Contractors advised on email inclusion http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-email-inclusion-168258 Contractors have been advised on how their inclusion on a company's email distribution list for all employees may affect an Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-email-inclusion-168258 Contractors could be hit by tax blunder http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-be-hit-by-tax-blunder-168209 Contractors could be among those hardest hit by the HMRC tax blunder, it has been claimed. It recently emerged that millions of people... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-be-hit-by-tax-blunder-168209 Contractors warned not to expect IR35 abolition http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-not-to-expect-IR35-abolition-168150 IT contractors should not assume that IR35 legislation will be... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-not-to-expect-IR35-abolition-168150 ACCA highlights tax code problems http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?ACCA-highlights-tax-code-problems-168104 The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) has spoken out on the current problems with tax codes faced by HMRC. It... Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?ACCA-highlights-tax-code-problems-168104 More than 10m could get tax rebates http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-than-10m-could-get-tax-rebates-168017 More than ten million people could be in line for a tax rebate as a result of errors by HMRC. Initially, the organisation had believed that around 4.3 million people would be eligible for a rebate after paying too much because of a fault with the PAYE tax code system. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-than-10m-could-get-tax-rebates-168017 Demand for IT contractors increasing http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-increasing-168067 Demand for contract and freelance workers in the IT sector is on the increase, new figures have indicated. According to research carried... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-increasing-168067 Contractors affected by RBS cuts http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-affected-by-RBS-cuts-168016 Contractors are among those who will be affected by forthcoming cuts planed by the Royal Bank of Scotland, (RBS) it has emerged. The... Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-affected-by-RBS-cuts-168016 Time management key skill for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Time-management-key-skill-for-contractors-167957 Effective time management is a key skill for contract and freelance workers, an expert has claimed. While working as your own boss is... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Time-management-key-skill-for-contractors-167957 New IT jobs signal sector recovery http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-IT-jobs-signal-sector-recovery-167899 A number of new positions which are to be made available by a leading IT firm are evidence that the sector is steadily improving, it has been... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-IT-jobs-signal-sector-recovery-167899 Small firms to come under scrutiny http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-firms-to-come-under-scrutiny-167873 Small businesses are likely to come under increased scrutiny as part of a new initiative by HMRC, it has emerged. The organisation is... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-firms-to-come-under-scrutiny-167873 Newly self employed face registration delays http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Newly-self-employed-face-registration-delays-167930 HMRC has said that newly self-employed workers are likely to have their registrations delayed in the coming weeks. It is thought that a... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Newly-self-employed-face-registration-delays-167930 IT 'cannot be cut from modern business' says expert http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-039-cannot-be-cut-from-modern-business-039-says-expert-167785 IT is too important in today’s business world to be cut for financial purposes, an expert has claimed. While a number of companies... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-039-cannot-be-cut-from-modern-business-039-says-expert-167785 Hiring of IT contractors dips http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Hiring-of-IT-contractors-dips-167723 The hiring of contract and freelance workers in the IT sector dipped in July, according to recent research. It is thought that the... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Hiring-of-IT-contractors-dips-167723 Government preparing sub-contracts website http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-preparing-sub-contracts-website-167702 The government is planning an early introduction for a website that may be useful resource for contract workers. Initial plans had been... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-preparing-sub-contracts-website-167702 HMRC adopting informal meetings for contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-adopting-informal-meetings-for-contractors-167657 HMRC is increasingly using informal meetings to discuss tax issues with contractors, rather than sending out official notices. A recent... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?HMRC-adopting-informal-meetings-for-contractors-167657 Contractors advised on leaving without notice http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-leaving-without-notice-167595 Contractors have been advised to be clear on their contractual obligations if they are planning to leave a job without giving notice. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-leaving-without-notice-167595 Banks urged to support small businesses http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Banks-urged-to-support-small-businesses-167553 Banks have been urged to work in conjunction with small businesses in order to support new enterprises in the UK. It is thought that many... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Banks-urged-to-support-small-businesses-167553 Small businesses demanding IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-businesses-demanding-IT-contractors-167475 A number of small businesses are intending to increase their use of temporary IT workers, new a new study has suggested. Recent research... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-businesses-demanding-IT-contractors-167475 Demand for IT contractors remains strong http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-remains-strong-167404 Demand for contractors and freelance workers in the IT sector is still strong, according to new figures. The latest Report on Jobs from... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-remains-strong-167404 Self-employed could benefit from a mentor http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Self-employed-could-benefit-from-a-mentor-167356 Self-employed workers could gain significant benefit from consulting a business mentor, it has been claimed. It is expected that a high... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Self-employed-could-benefit-from-a-mentor-167356 IT sector should resist further cuts, says expert http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-sector-should-resist-further-cuts-says-expert-167326 IT businesses in the public sector should resist further cuts to their budgets in order to meet the government's savings targets, an expert has... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-sector-should-resist-further-cuts-says-expert-167326 Government should not complicate flexible working, says FSB http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-should-not-complicate-flexible-working-says-FSB-167287 The government has been urged not to unnecessarily complicate current flexible working practices. According to the Federation of Small... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-should-not-complicate-flexible-working-says-FSB-167287 Contractors urged to negotiate http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urged-to-negotiate-167223 Contract and freelance workers have been advised to negotiate firmly when it comes to their earnings. David Spencer-Percival, chief... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urged-to-negotiate-167223 Demand for IT contractors dips http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-dips-167187 The number of positions available for IT contractors fell slightly last month, according to recent findings. According to the latest... Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-dips-167187 More skills needed in IT sector http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-skills-needed-in-IT-sector-167152 An increasing number of IT professionals believe there is a significant skills shortage in the sector, recent research has indicated. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-skills-needed-in-IT-sector-167152 Contractors must still comply with IR35 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-still-comply-with-IR35-167110 Contractors have been advised to remain in full compliance with IR35... Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-must-still-comply-with-IR35-167110 Demand for IT contractors continues to rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-continues-to-rise-167045 Demand for IT contractors has continued to rise in the second quarter of 2010, new figures have indicated. The financial services sector... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-continues-to-rise-167045 REC to work alongside OTS http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-to-work-alongside-OTS-166998 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation Technology Group has confirmed it will work alongside the new Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) during... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-to-work-alongside-OTS-166998 Economic growth could boost jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-growth-could-boost-jobs-166965 Steady growth recently seen in the UK economy could create employment opportunities for contract and freelance workers. Many businesses... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-growth-could-boost-jobs-166965 Self-employed 'will drive economic growth' http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Self-employed-039-will-drive-economic-growth-039-166946 In order to drive future economic growth, the UK requires a whole new generation of self-employed workers, according to recent quotes released by the... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Self-employed-039-will-drive-economic-growth-039-166946 IR35 likely to remain in place until 2011 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-likely-to-remain-in-place-until-2011-166873 IR35 tax legislation is likely to remain in place until next year,... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-likely-to-remain-in-place-until-2011-166873 Contractors advised to supply terms and conditions http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-to-supply-terms-and-conditions-166833 Contractors have been advised to safeguard their business by always supplying clients with written terms and conditions. Leading... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-to-supply-terms-and-conditions-166833 Demand for IT contractors on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-on-the-rise-166757 The demand for contractors in the IT sector has significantly increased, new figures have indicated. Recent research conducted by... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-on-the-rise-166757 Contractors likely to see rise in demand http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-likely-to-see-rise-in-demand-166694 Contractors are likely to see an increase in demand for their services in the coming months, an expert has claimed. The Recruitment and... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-likely-to-see-rise-in-demand-166694 Contractors advised on travel expenses http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-travel-expenses-166655 Contractors in the IT sector have been advised to be fully aware of what expenses they are entitled to claim. Some workers have been... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-travel-expenses-166655 IT contractors told to provide better value http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-told-to-provide-better-value-166625 The government has told IT companies supplying the public sector that they must provide lower-cost contracts. Cabinet Office Minister... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-told-to-provide-better-value-166625 IR35 abolition ranks highly on website poll http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-abolition-ranks-highly-on-website-poll-166583 The abolition of IR35 is still a priority for many contractors,... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-abolition-ranks-highly-on-website-poll-166583 Retail banks looking to contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Retail-banks-looking-to-contractors-166525 IT contractors could soon benefit from a number of employment opportunities in the retail banking sector, it has emerged. Recruitment for... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Retail-banks-looking-to-contractors-166525 Contractor job availability on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-job-availability-on-the-rise-166473 The availability of jobs for contractors and freelance workers has risen at its sharpest rate for three months, recent figures have revealed. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-job-availability-on-the-rise-166473 UK managers struggling with IT http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-managers-struggling-with-IT-166454 Many companies in the UK are struggling to effectively manage their IT provision, recent research has indicated. According to a study... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-managers-struggling-with-IT-166454 IT contractor pay rates remain steady http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-pay-rates-remain-steady-166412 Pay rates for contractors working in the IT sector have remained steady in the first half of 2010, recent figures have indicated. Recent... Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-pay-rates-remain-steady-166412 Further AWR discussions planned http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Further-AWR-discussions-planned-166346 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called for further talks over new legislation, after concerns were raised by contractors. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Further-AWR-discussions-planned-166346 Contractors advised on negotiation skills http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-negotiation-skills-166316 Contractors may find they benefit from developing good negotiation skills, it has been advised. While wide experience and technical... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-advised-on-negotiation-skills-166316 IT contractors open to permanent roles http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-open-to-permanent-roles-166283 More contractors in the IT sector are willing to consider permanent roles if they are available, an expert has claimed. Pre-employment... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-open-to-permanent-roles-166283 Contractors can benefit from social media http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-can-benefit-from-social-media-166258 Contractors could benefit from being visible on social media websites such as LinkedIn and Twitter, it has been suggested. With an... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-can-benefit-from-social-media-166258 IR35 abolition gathering pace http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-abolition-gathering-pace-166189 The abolition of the much-maligned IR35 tax legislation is drawing... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-abolition-gathering-pace-166189 Mixed news for contractors in Budget http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Mixed-news-for-contractors-in-Budget-166155 There was both good and bad news for contractors in Chancellor George Osborne's emergency budget yesterday (June 22nd). Many... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Mixed-news-for-contractors-in-Budget-166155 IR35 replacement could still prove complex http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-replacement-could-still-prove-complex-166125 Any new legislation which replaces the current IR35 tax system could... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-replacement-could-still-prove-complex-166125 IT contractors should promote PM knowledge http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-should-promote-PM-knowledge-166081 IT contractors with project management (PM) skills planning to move into the private sector should promote their experience, an expert has advised. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-should-promote-PM-knowledge-166081 Contractors could benefit from public sector cuts http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-benefit-from-public-sector-cuts-166021 Contractors could be set to benefit from forthcoming cuts in the public sector, it has been suggested. It is thought that the imminent... Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-could-benefit-from-public-sector-cuts-166021 Investment banks still hiring IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Investment-banks-still-hiring-IT-contractors-165993 Many investment banks are still looking to recruit IT contractors, an expert has claimed. Recent figures have not been especially... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Investment-banks-still-hiring-IT-contractors-165993 IR35 still causing confusion http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-still-causing-confusion-165952 IR35 tax legislation is still causing confusion for contract workers... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IR35-still-causing-confusion-165952 Contractors should select accountants carefully http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-should-select-accountants-carefully-165910 Contractors looking to hire an accountant have been advised to consider a number of factors before making a decision. Many contract... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-should-select-accountants-carefully-165910 IT essential for economic growth http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-essential-for-economic-growth-165860 Innovation in the IT sector is integral to the UK's economic recovery, it has been claimed. According to the National Endowment for... Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-essential-for-economic-growth-165860 IT professionals increasingly in demand http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-professionals-increasingly-in-demand-165838 IT professionals with a range of skills at their disposal are increasingly in demand, new figures have shown. According to research from... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-professionals-increasingly-in-demand-165838 IT vacancies attributed to contractor job switching http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-vacancies-attributed-to-contractor-job-switching-165808 The increase in the number of vacancies in the IT sector is due to contractors moving between companies, it has been claimed. Recent... Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-vacancies-attributed-to-contractor-job-switching-165808 National Freelancers Day confirmed for November http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?National-Freelancers-Day-confirmed-for-November-165763 National Freelancers Day will be held on Tuesday 23rd November this year, the PCG has confirmed. Last year's event - which took... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?National-Freelancers-Day-confirmed-for-November-165763 Increase in IT vacancies reported http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increase-in-IT-vacancies-reported-165700 There was a significant increase in the number of vacancies for IT professionals in the UK during May, new figures have revealed. Demand... Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increase-in-IT-vacancies-reported-165700 Workloads for IT contractors on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Workloads-for-IT-contractors-on-the-rise-165664 Contractors working in the IT sector can expect their workloads to increase in 2010, recent research has suggested. According to a study... Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Workloads-for-IT-contractors-on-the-rise-165664 Contracting expert demands clarity on IR35 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-expert-demands-clarity-on-IR35-165642 A leading expert on contract and freelance worker issues has called on the government to make more sense of its plans for replacing the Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contracting-expert-demands-clarity-on-IR35-165642 REC advises caution over contractor cuts http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-advises-caution-over-contractor-cuts-165651 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has said the government should be wary of reducing Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-advises-caution-over-contractor-cuts-165651 Advisors caution careful celebration of IR35 scrapping http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Advisors-caution-careful-celebration-of-IR35-scrapping-165569 Tax advisors are warning contract workers to exercise caution in their celebrations of the likely scrapping of the Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Advisors-caution-careful-celebration-of-IR35-scrapping-165569 Contractor toolkits aim to help with tax http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-toolkits-aim-to-help-with-tax-165535 Toolkits aimed at helping contractors and self-employed workers manage their own tax obligations have officially been launched by HM Revenue and... Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-toolkits-aim-to-help-with-tax-165535 Contractors most likely to work beyond retirement http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-most-likely-to-work-beyond-retirement-165513 An insurance company survey has shown that contract workers could make up a large proportion of people who could find themselves working beyond their... Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-most-likely-to-work-beyond-retirement-165513 Contractors say coalition government good for business http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-say-coalition-government-good-for-business-165475 A recent survey of independent consultants and contractors has shown that the majority consider the new Con-Lib government will be better for... Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-say-coalition-government-good-for-business-165475 Self employed eyeing overseas opportunities http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Self-employed-eyeing-overseas-opportunities-165406 Many self-employed people in the UK are considering moving overseas to work, according to recent research. A study conducted by broker... Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Self-employed-eyeing-overseas-opportunities-165406 Brushing up on interview skills http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Brushing-up-on-interview-skills-165371 Given the amount of competition for today's contract and freelance jobs, the interview is still common among potential employers. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Brushing-up-on-interview-skills-165371 Opportunities for skilled contractors to rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Opportunities-for-skilled-contractors-to-rise-165353 A recent survey by the Confederation of British Industry has found that many companies have reported finding it difficult to hire people for... Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Opportunities-for-skilled-contractors-to-rise-165353 PCG encourages IR35 review http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-encourages-IR35-review-165305 The contractor support group PCG has said it will call on the coalition government to address the Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-encourages-IR35-review-165305 Contractors filling workplace gaps http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-filling-workplace-gaps-165246 Contractors are increasingly being called upon to fill gaps created by the economic downturn, according to new research. Many companies... Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-filling-workplace-gaps-165246 BECTU welcomes freelancers http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?BECTU-welcomes-freelancers-165211 The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) is to hold a special event for contractors and freelance workers. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?BECTU-welcomes-freelancers-165211 Contractors urge IR35 review http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urge-IR35-review-165185 Contractors across the UK have said a review of the current IR35 tax... Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-urge-IR35-review-165185 Umbrella companies should make life easier http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-companies-should-make-life-easier-165157 The most effective and competitive umbrella companies should aim to make the contractor's life easier, an expert has claimed. Many... Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-companies-should-make-life-easier-165157 European countries positive toward contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?European-countries-positive-toward-contractors-165109 Contractors have been advised to consider working overseas if they are looking to start up a business venture. Many freelance and... Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?European-countries-positive-toward-contractors-165109 Contractor vacancies on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-vacancies-on-the-rise-165058 Contractors could be set to benefit from the latest development on the jobs market, which shows a significant increase in vacancies. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-vacancies-on-the-rise-165058 Contractors can cut bills by going green http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-can-cut-bills-by-going-green-165028 IT contractors can make substantial savings on their utility bills by making their home office greener. Freelance workers who conduct a... Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-can-cut-bills-by-going-green-165028 Contractors warned about late payment fines http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-about-late-payment-fines-165001 Contractors working through umbrella companies have been advised to be aware of new regulations about PAYE payments. The HMRC has... Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-warned-about-late-payment-fines-165001 PCG may help Tories revamp IR35 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-may-help-Tories-revamp-IR35-164971 Contractors could soon be provided with new tax regulations as part of an improved system, it has emerged. The current Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?PCG-may-help-Tories-revamp-IR35-164971 Contractor orders on the rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-orders-on-the-rise-164941 The workload for contractors is gradually increasing as the recession eases, new figures have suggested. According to the State of Trade... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-orders-on-the-rise-164941 IT professionals on the move http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-professionals-on-the-move-164911 An increasing number of IT professionals are intending to look for work elsewhere in the coming months, a study has found. Recent... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-professionals-on-the-move-164911 Recruitment agencies wary of sole traders http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recruitment-agencies-wary-of-sole-traders-164868 Contractors are being advised to be aware that recruitment agencies may be wary of them if they set up as sole traders. Under the Income... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recruitment-agencies-wary-of-sole-traders-164868 Flexible working could save public sector contract jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Flexible-working-could-save-public-sector-contract-jobs-164851 Flexible working experts claim that embracing modern work practices could help the public sector avoid having to make redundancies in the coming... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Flexible-working-could-save-public-sector-contract-jobs-164851 Tory MP speaks about plans for contractor taxes http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Tory-MP-speaks-about-plans-for-contractor-taxes-164828 Conservative MP and former freelance contractor, Mark Prisk, has spoken out about Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Tory-MP-speaks-about-plans-for-contractor-taxes-164828 REC postpones contractor recruitment event http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-postpones-contractor-recruitment-event-164800 The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has announced that it has been forced to postpone its forthcoming contractor recruitment workshop a... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?REC-postpones-contractor-recruitment-event-164800 Swinton warns contractors to be properly insured http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Swinton-warns-contractors-to-be-properly-insured-164781 Insurance firm Swinton has spoken out to warn those who work from home that they need to make sure they are properly insured for any unanticipated... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Swinton-warns-contractors-to-be-properly-insured-164781 IT contractors more popular than permanent staff http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-more-popular-than-permanent-staff-164732 A new survey by recruitment firm Adecco Group shows that IT contractors are more in demand than permanent IT staff. The report said that... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-more-popular-than-permanent-staff-164732 Virgin Media drop pay for IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Virgin-Media-drop-pay-for-IT-contractors-164708 Virgin Media seems to be swimming against the tide with its latest decision to cut IT contractors’ pay by 15 per cent. Although it... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Virgin-Media-drop-pay-for-IT-contractors-164708 Engineering firms could benefit from increased use of contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Engineering-firms-could-benefit-from-increased-use-of-contractors-164674 Freelancer association the PCG claims that engineering firms could boost their performance through taking on contractors. The... Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Engineering-firms-could-benefit-from-increased-use-of-contractors-164674 IT contractors most in demand among recruitment firms http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-most-in-demand-among-recruitment-firms-164660 A new report has found that IT contractors are the most sought-after contactors from the perspective of recruitment firms. The research... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractors-most-in-demand-among-recruitment-firms-164660 Paying tax on tax-free income made abroad http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Paying-tax-on-tax-free-income-made-abroad-164611 Many contractors are tempted by advertisements for ‘tax-free’ or low-tax work in countries like Dubai and Bahrain. However, contractors... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Paying-tax-on-tax-free-income-made-abroad-164611 Top-earning contractors to see tax bills rise http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Top-earning-contractors-to-see-tax-bills-rise-164590 As of yesterday (6 April 2010) any contractors earning over £150,000 per year will have to pay 50 pence tax on every pound they earn over that... Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Top-earning-contractors-to-see-tax-bills-rise-164590 Health and safety important for construction contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Health-and-safety-important-for-construction-contractors-164559 The government’s health and safety minister Lord McKenzie has been visiting a construction contractor to help spread the importance of safety... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Health-and-safety-important-for-construction-contractors-164559 Offset mortgages could help contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Offset-mortgages-could-help-contractors-164752 Contractors may benefit financially from taking out an offset mortgage, according to experts. Contracting website Contract Eye says that... Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Offset-mortgages-could-help-contractors-164752 Government contractor fails to deliver on IT system http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-contractor-fails-to-deliver-on-IT-system-164518 The government’s IT programme, for which the Computer Science Corporation (CSC) has been contracted, has fallen at another hurdle after CSC... Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-contractor-fails-to-deliver-on-IT-system-164518 Tories may scrap IR35 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Tories-may-scrap-IR35-164493 The controversial IR35 legislation, brought in by Labour to close a... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Tories-may-scrap-IR35-164493 Cheque clearance warning for contractors from HMRC http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Cheque-clearance-warning-for-contractors-from-HMRC-164475 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently announced that from 1 April 2010 it will not consider a cheque for payment of tax or VAT, or other monies... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Cheque-clearance-warning-for-contractors-from-HMRC-164475 UK keen to retain working hours opt-out http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-keen-to-retain-working-hours-opt-out-164451 Contractors and freelance workers working in the UK will be interested to hear that the government has reiterated its intentions to continue to opt... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-keen-to-retain-working-hours-opt-out-164451 Budget 2010 - summary key points http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Budget-2010---summary-key-points-164408 This is a summary of the key points in Alistair Darling's 2010 Budget: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Budget-2010---summary-key-points-164408 Demand for data centres to increase IT contractor opportunities http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-data-centres-to-increase-IT-contractor-opportunities-164384 IT firms are expected to reevaluate their spending in the coming months by outsourcing work to IT contractors, claims BlueSquare Data. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-data-centres-to-increase-IT-contractor-opportunities-164384 Contractor tax penalties to change http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-penalties-to-change-164358 From 1 April, contractors working in the UK need to bear in mind that penalties payable for failing to notify HMRC of changes to their tax status are... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-tax-penalties-to-change-164358 Contractors to face penalties for late tax notification http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-face-penalties-for-late-tax-notification-164320 From 1st April 2010, contractors failing to register a change of tax status with HM Revenue & Customs will be subject to heavier penalties. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-to-face-penalties-for-late-tax-notification-164320 Demand for IT contractors rises in finance sector http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-rises-in-finance-sector-164290 The demand for IT contractors in the capital’s financial sector has risen sharply, according to new figures. Between January and... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Demand-for-IT-contractors-rises-in-finance-sector-164290 Contractor pay rates set to climb http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-rates-set-to-climb-164263 A new study has revealed that just five per cent of IT contractors are likely to see reduced hourly rates over the coming year. In 2009,... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-rates-set-to-climb-164263 Government triples spend on contractors working on Directgov website http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-triples-spend-on-contractors-working-on-Directgov-website-164242 The government has admitted that, since 2007, it has tripled the amount it spends on IT contractors to develop the Directgov website. In... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-triples-spend-on-contractors-working-on-Directgov-website-164242 Small firms feel they do not get enough support http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-firms-feel-they-do-not-get-enough-support-53 XLN Telecom carried out a survey of 650 businesses which shows that most of them were dissatisfied with the Government's handling of the financial crisis. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Small-firms-feel-they-do-not-get-enough-support-53 Contractors need to highlight their skills to employers http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-need-to-highlight-their-skills-to-employers-164213 Online recruitment giant Jobsite says that contactors seeking employment need to concentrate on highlighting their individual skills when applying for... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-need-to-highlight-their-skills-to-employers-164213 The Government’s Budget for 2010 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-Government-s-Budget-for-2010-52 Speaking to the BBC, Alistair Darling said that the government’s Budget which will be announced later this month would be "sensible" and "reflect the times in which we live". Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-Government-s-Budget-for-2010-52 Increase in number of available IT contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increase-in-number-of-available-IT-contractors-54 According to the latest Technology Demand and Supply report, published by the REC, despite a rise in IT contractor jobs the number of available candidates is outstripping the demand for these skills. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Increase-in-number-of-available-IT-contractors-54 Contractor jobs - solution for the public sector? http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs---solution-for-the-public-sector-51 As part of the campaign Make It Work!, the REC is drawing the attention of political parties and public sector organisations that the recruitment industry is well placed to help the public sector with the expenditure crisis. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs---solution-for-the-public-sector-51 UK economic growth better than expected http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-economic-growth-better-than-expected-49 The UK economy grew in the final three months of last year by 0.3 % mainly driven by strong growth in services and production. The initial estimate released last month said the UK economy had grown by 0.1% in the last quarter of 2009, meaning it had emerged from recession. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-economic-growth-better-than-expected-49 Disagreements over Government's pension plans http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Disagreements-over-Government-s-pension-plans-47 New pension tax plans due to come into effect in April 2011 see about 300,000 people who earn more than £130,000 a year have the normal tax relief on their own pension contributions reduced, and will - for the first time - also be taxed on the value of the contributions made by their employers. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Disagreements-over-Government-s-pension-plans-47 A new approach to public sector resourcing http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?A-new-approach-to-public-sector-resourcing-50 Kevin Green chief executive officer of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) warns that the public sector needs reform and new models of delivery while short-term cuts in public expenditure could cause irreparable damage to the delivery of frontline services. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?A-new-approach-to-public-sector-resourcing-50 High-tech industry to get investment boost http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?High-tech-industry-to-get-investment-boost-45 As part of a drive to boost skilled jobs in the UK, the government pledged £100m and added another 100m from the European Investment Fund to invest in digital and advanced manufacturing businesses where there are significant growth opportunities. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?High-tech-industry-to-get-investment-boost-45 Contractor jobs still low in Investment banking http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-still-low-in-Investment-banking-44 Investment banks still suffer from a lack of confidence in the sector, with new contractor jobs and recruitment still low. Pre-employment screening data by Powerchex suggests that confidence is returning to Hedge Funds and Stockbrokers but Investment banks are expecting to recruit 60% less personnel than last year. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-jobs-still-low-in-Investment-banking-44 Manufacturing could help economic revival http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Manufacturing-could-help-economic-revival-48 The Charterers Institute of Purchasing and Supply released figures showing that manufacturing growth last month was highest since October 1994. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Manufacturing-could-help-economic-revival-48 Britain's Brain Gain Campaign http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Britain-s-Brain-Gain-Campaign-42 Professional Contractors Group has launched a national advertising campaign designed to draw the attention of businesses and the public sector to the benefits of the UK’s flexible workforce of skilled contractors and freelancers, highlighting their £82 billion contribution to our economic output. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Britain-s-Brain-Gain-Campaign-42 Contractors jobs business still strong http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-jobs-business-still-strong-43 Leading recruitment company, SThree, has reported contractor jobs side of the business still strong despite a steep fall in agency revenue in 2009 following one of the worst years recorded in the industry. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-jobs-business-still-strong-43 Pensions and lower investment returns http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pensions-and-lower-investment-returns-46 People investing for their retirement have seen the amount of pension falling by 75% in the past decade. 10 years ago, putting £100 a month for 20 years into a balanced fund would have produced £ 103,914. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pensions-and-lower-investment-returns-46 50p tax rate to cause huge losses to public purse http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?50p-tax-rate-to-cause-huge-losses-to-public-purse-41 High earners will cost the public purse hundreds of millions of pounds through tax dodges as they avoid the new 50p rate of income tax, a minister indicated yesterday. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?50p-tax-rate-to-cause-huge-losses-to-public-purse-41 Recruitment - The Future of Executive Search http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recruitment---The-Future-of-Executive-Search-36 The Association of Executive Recruiters, the group within the REC that focuses on the executive search market, has launched a major research project to identify ‘the future of executive search.’ The report comes at a time when those in the industry need a clear critical evaluation of the state of the industry. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recruitment---The-Future-of-Executive-Search-36 UK Out of Recession http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-Out-of-Recession-39 The UK economy has come out of recession, after figures showed it had grown by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in the last three months of 2009. The economy had previously contracted for six consecutive quarters - the longest period since quarterly figures were first recorded in 1955. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?UK-Out-of-Recession-39 Recession and the impact on jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recession-and-the-impact-on-jobs-40 The impact of the recession on unemployment is deeper than headline figures suggest, a report suggests. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) say that 1.3 million people were made redundant during the recession. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Recession-and-the-impact-on-jobs-40 Focus on Increasing Exports http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Focus-on-Increasing-Exports-32 The latest quarterly report from Ernst & Young Item Club economic forecasting group concluded that the UK economy will most probably go through a decade of painful readjustment as it focuses from debt-led consumer spending to increased exports. Firms have started to chase overseas consumers which will without a doubt be very challenging. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Focus-on-Increasing-Exports-32 Still Jobs Out There http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Still-Jobs-Out-There-37 This week, the REC’s Diversity and Inclusion Forum met to discuss some of the barriers preventing people from active participation in the labour market. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Still-Jobs-Out-There-37 Pensions for Contractors http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pensions-for-Contractors-31 Pensions represent one of the few remaining tax breaks available to contractors, whether you are inside or outside the IR35. You can invest money personally from your own funds or direct from your company bank account. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pensions-for-Contractors-31 Youth Unemployment http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Youth-Unemployment-38 The REC has participated in a roundtable discussion with the Employment Minister Jim Knight this week on practical measures for addressing youth unemployment. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Youth-Unemployment-38 Contractors Pension and Government Scheme http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-Pension-and-Government-Scheme-33 The Department of Work and Pensions has published some guidelines which clarify how the new pension regulations will be introduced from 2012. The recruitment agencies will automatically put temporary workers into a pension scheme from October 2012. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-Pension-and-Government-Scheme-33 Contractor Job Markets Recovering http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-Job-Markets-Recovering-29 The latest 'Report on Jobs' shows the sharpest growth figures in both the permanent and contract job markets. In December 2009 KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Federation published a report which shows a fifth consecutive month of higher staff appointments. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-Job-Markets-Recovering-29 Government planning the growth http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-planning-the-growth-30 The Government has published its strategy for how to return the economy to strong, sustainable, long-term growth. The plan focuses on increasing employment, raising incomes and supporting an improving quality of life, while restoring public finances and preventing cuts to essential public services. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Government-planning-the-growth-30 2.8 million unemployed in 2010 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?2.8-million-unemployed-in-2010-25 The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development says in a more optimistic forecast than previously predicted that the unemployment will continue to rise for the first 6 months of the new year, to peak at 2.8 million. Earlier this year the CIPD had said that it expected unemployment to peak at 3.2 million as a result of recession. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?2.8-million-unemployed-in-2010-25 Compulsory pension programme http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Compulsory-pension-programme-27 The new government-backed compulsory pension programme, due to come into effect in October 2012 envisaged that all employers will automatically enrol workers, who are not already members of a pension fund, into the pension scheme over a 4 year period. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Compulsory-pension-programme-27 IT Contractor Jobs Set to Rise in Banking http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-Contractor-Jobs-Set-to-Rise-in-Banking-26 IT professionals think the banking sector will be the biggest sector for IT jobs and contracts in 2010 in accrodance with a survey by the IT Job Board. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-Contractor-Jobs-Set-to-Rise-in-Banking-26 Contractor Insurance Guide http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-Insurance-Guide-24 Contractors provide professional advice and services to a variety of clients and as such they can be liable for any mistakes or errors they make. Some of the insurance covers – recommended or compulsory are very briefly mentioned below. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractor-Insurance-Guide-24 Economic predictions http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-predictions-22 The CBI predicts that the UK will exit recession in the fourth quarter of 2009 and their latest quarterly economic survey forecasts: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Economic-predictions-22 More offers for financial services contractor jobs http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-offers-for-financial-services-contractor-jobs-23 The offers for financial services jobs have increased this month by 2 % from previous month as shown by a pre-employment screening firm for financial services. On the down side, the high number of applicants has forced down contract daily rates. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?More-offers-for-financial-services-contractor-jobs-23 Highest demand for jobs in 2 years http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Highest-demand-for-jobs-in-2-years-21 The Office for National Statistics has released the latest unemployment figures which show the smallest rise in the jobless total since summer of 2008. Also the number of benefit claimants is decreasing. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Highest-demand-for-jobs-in-2-years-21 Slow job growth http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Slow-job-growth-20 The Treasury has published a forecast of claimant unemployment in the Pre-Budget Report. This offers a very sober assessment of the medium-term outlook for the UK jobs market. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Slow-job-growth-20 Pre-budget report - summary key points http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pre-budget-report---summary-key-points-19 This is a summary of the key announcements in Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Pre-budget-report---summary-key-points-19 Low impact measures in the PBR http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Low-impact-measures-in-the-PBR-18 In today’s pre-budget report Chancellor Alistair Darling praised the UK as having the most flexible workforce in Europe but had little comfort for the UK’s hard hit contracting community. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Low-impact-measures-in-the-PBR-18 New VAT rate from 01.01.2010 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-VAT-rate-from-01.01.2010-17 From January 2010 VAT rates are returning to 17.5% so all contractors (except flat rate VAT scheme contractors) will have to amend their invoices and the calculation in the Vat returns. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?New-VAT-rate-from-01.01.2010-17 Skills shortage in green jobs market http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Skills-shortage-in-green-jobs-market-12 In a need to boost the economy, the Governments have been allocating more money to green projects that are needed for the world to meet its emission targets. The move to a low carbon society could help lead the world out of recession. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Skills-shortage-in-green-jobs-market-12 Contractors and the reform to business model http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-and-the-reform-to-business-model-13 The UK's top business lobby organisation – CBI - has said that contractors will be amongst the winners of the biggest reform to the model of business in Britain. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Contractors-and-the-reform-to-business-model-13 First Manifesto for Freelancing http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?First-Manifesto-for-Freelancing-11 The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) publishes its first Manifesto for Freelancing in which they say contractors deserve “fairness, clarity and recognition” from Govermnment for their role in the economic revival. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?First-Manifesto-for-Freelancing-11 IT Contractors and web simulation game from Intel http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-Contractors-and-web-simulation-game-from-Intel-14 Developed by Intel, IT Manager 3: Unseen Forces is a free, web-based, simulation game which helps IT managers to experience virtually what it is like to rise through the ranks and take control of their own company. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-Contractors-and-web-simulation-game-from-Intel-14 The future of freelance http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-future-of-freelance-10 A leading contractor accountancy firm held a meeting of industry experts this week to discuss the future of contracting and how this may look. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?The-future-of-freelance-10 Umbrella Companies Contractors and Conduct http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-Companies-Contractors-and-Conduct-9 The Government has confirmed that contractors will still be able to opt out of the recruitment agency Conduct of Employment Agencies Regulations. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-Companies-Contractors-and-Conduct-9 National Freelancers Day http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?National-Freelancers-Day-8 The 23rd of November has been declared the National Freelancers Day by the Professional Contractors Group (an independent and not-for-profit organisation who represent and support the freelance community). Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?National-Freelancers-Day-8 Celebrities and IR35 tax http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Celebrities-and-IR35-tax-7 The Sunday Times reported recently that many of the BBC's highest paid presenters have set up service companies, it appears at the advice of the BBC itself. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Celebrities-and-IR35-tax-7 IT contractor jobs reach an 18 month high http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-reach-an-18-month-high-5 A contractor website has reported that demand for IT contractors increased last month to its highest level since the early days of the global financial crisis in April 2008. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-reach-an-18-month-high-5 Chancellor urged to drop IR35 tax rules http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Chancellor-urged-to-drop-IR35-tax-rules-6 In order to help struggling contractors and freelancers through recession Chancellor Alistair Darling has been urged to drop the IR35 rules in his pre-Budget report. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Chancellor-urged-to-drop-IR35-tax-rules-6 Umbrella Companies to Face Wrath of HMRC http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-Companies-to-Face-Wrath-of-HMRC-2 As it continues its assault on umbrella companies, HRMC is encouraging contractors to report umbrella providers which are being over-generous in their expenses dispensations. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Umbrella-Companies-to-Face-Wrath-of-HMRC-2 Number of unemployed increases http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Number-of-unemployed-increases-3 UK unemployment figures have now reached their highest level since the summer of 1995, according to the latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Number-of-unemployed-increases-3 Minister refuses to reveal IR35 info http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Minister-refuses-to-reveal-IR35-info-4 Hot on the heels of the revelation that the government’s IR35 enforcement brings in just £1.5m a year, a minister has declined the opportunity to reveal the return and reach of HMRC’s IR35 investigations. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.darwinpay.co.uk/contractor-news-detail.php?Minister-refuses-to-reveal-IR35-info-4