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Contractor IR35 indemnity clauses under scrutiny
According to IPSE research, there's a rising trend of indemnity clauses in contracts that seek to transfer potential tax liabilities from HMRC onto contractors.
A significant number of contractors are agreeing to these indemnities…
Will more banks follow Citigroup’s contractor cull?
Citigroup's move to significantly reduce its reliance on external IT contractors could be cause for concern for contractors who have built their portfolio in the banking industry
In an internal presentation by Tim Ryan, Citigroup’s head…
Can we survive the Great British Booze Tax of 2025?
Trading financial security for a slightly less miserable hangover in 2025 and where to get "free" booze
OPINION
It’s March 2025, and I’ll bet my last bottle of cost-sensitive Spanish Verdejo that someone, somewhere, is trying to jam…
Get hired: secret weapons for frustrated job seekers from minority and lower income households
A stark reality faces graduates from minority and lower socio-economic backgrounds (SEB) in the UK. A recent report spearheaded by UCL researchers reveals a deeply ingrained disparity in the race for entry-level professional roles. The…
Awful April: why freelancers need to earn and save more this March
HL analysis shows how much price rises this April could impact your finances. Here's how much you'll need to save or earn to help make ends meet
“April is going to be every bit as awful as you’d expect this year, with the usual range of…
Freelancers: here’s how to get the most out of tech conferences
Tech conference insights: AI, networking, freelance opportunities. Learn how to maximise events like Talent Arena
Do you ever find yourself feeling a bit out of sorts at those massive tech conferences? Networking a bit of a chore?…
Are your @MetaAI chats on WhatsApp still encrypted?
Understanding Meta AI on WhatsApp: the basics when it comes to keeping your messages private
Meta has integrated its AI, called Meta AI, into WhatsApp. This lets you ask questions, generate images, and get information directly within…
Employment Rights Bill: Workers on zero-hours contracts can decline guaranteed hours says latest…
In this article, we provide an abbreviated breakdown of the key proposals of The Employment Rights Bill pertaining to zero-hours contracts and non-compliance in the umbrella company sector. Plus, commentary from those serving contractors…
The most sought-after job in the UK isn’t what I expected. But it highlights what we all probably…
It's no secret that Britain's facing some economic headwinds. Companies are tightening their belts, and that means fewer traditional full-time roles. For those of us who've embraced freelance, contracting, or fractional work, this could be…
Contractors unpaid and in shock: Skybox Security’s sudden shutdown leaves hundreds of workers…
Imagine logging on one morning, ready to tackle your tasks for a thriving US-based tech client, only to find their website vanished, replaced by a competitor's welcome message. That's the harsh reality facing employees and contractors…