by Lynne Gowers | Oct 31, 2024 | Finance, Agencies, General News, Contractors, News
Delivered on the eve of Halloween, it’s fair to say this week’s Autumn Budget was heavier on the tricks than the treats. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled Labour’s first Budget for 14 years, including some hard-hitting measures which will have significant impact on...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 24, 2024 | Contractors, Self assessment
As we approach the end of the year and get caught up in all the chaos of the festive season, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact the January 31st deadline for self-assessment is just around the corner. HMRC has this neat tool for checking if you need to send a self...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 21, 2024 | Agencies, General News, Contractors
On Wednesday, 30th October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget, the first from the new Labour Government. Facing a £22 billion fiscal shortfall, Reeves has pledged not to raise income tax, National Insurance, or VAT for employees. However,...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 14, 2024 | Contractors
When it comes to securing your next contract, your CV is your calling card. A sharp, clean CV can open doors, while a cluttered or confusing one may leave them firmly shut. So, what should you leave out? Here’s a rundown of 10 things to remove from your contracting...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 7, 2024 | Agencies, Liquid Friday
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Social Value is just the latest buzzword doing the rounds. But ignore it at your peril – it represents possibly one of the biggest changes to hit the recruitment sector since IR35, certainly for those operating in the public...