APSCo Fear Public Sector Contractor Exodus
The recent ‘off payroll’ taxation proposals is currently one of the most discussed topics amongst contractor and freelancer groups, as well as recruitment and taxation bodies. In the wake of some...
View ArticlePCG Offer IR35 Guidance To Public Sector Contractors
The government have released a Procurement Policy Note following their review of ‘Tax Arrangements of Public Appointees’ confirming the arrangements for contractors working within the public sector....
View ArticlePrivate Sectors Leads Temporary Jobs Market Growth
The REC’s latest report on jobs has revealed that despite a recent struggle, temporary job billings increased for the first time in nine months. Alongside this, they also reported that permanent job...
View ArticleREC And IMA Discuss Public Sector Contractor Issues
The REC have further discussed the impact of the government’s proposals into the taxation of ‘controlling persons’, which will come into force next year. The proposed legislation will see certain ‘off...
View Article“Government Must Adopt Flexible Working Practices”
A report from the REC’s Flexible Work Commission has positively identified the flexible working model, adopted by many businesses over the last few years, as one of the legacies of the recession. The...
View ArticleLib Dem Conference Speech On Public Sector Contractors
With the political party conferences currently taking place, starting with the Liberal Democrats this week, there has been an opportunity for the coalition government to strengthen their position on a...
View ArticleHMRCs Increased IR35 Investigations Revealed
The topic of IR35 has received a lot of coverage this year, and following a high profile review into public sector contractors the government and HMRC have stepped up their investigations into workers...
View ArticleOff-Payroll Review Hits Out At BBC Again
The Commons Public Accounts Committee has published a new report into off-payroll arrangements, which further hits out at the BBC’s use of such contracts. Following their attendance at a commons...
View ArticleContractor Groups Reaction To Parliamentary Committee Report
Following the parliamentary public accounts committee’s review into the use of off-payroll staff in the public sector, a number of contractor groups have responded to what they feel is an attack on the...
View ArticleInterim Management market on the up
Cost cutting measures across a wide range of public sector organisations during the credit crisis and following recession led to interim roles being cut and a large reduction in contract positions...
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