Silver lining of skills gap burns bright for lucky few
An NSCC study projects stalling in the construction sector without investment in skills. For those already qualified, opportunity knocks.
Month: May 2015
High earnings tax threshold raised, but does it do enough?
We have an idea of how Chancellor Osborne will raise the higher tax rate threshold following the budget. But does it go far enough soon enough?
Small business focus: we know what we want; now, deliver it!
The FSB’s #IBackSmallBusiness video implores the new government to focus on the right areas for UK Small Biz growth. Here’s what we REALLY want:
Are you this year’s best UK independent professional?
IPSE is running a competition to find this year’s top independent professionals: Freelancer Awards 2015. Here’s why now’s the best time to enter!
Professional vacancies grow, but are placements sustainable?
APSCo, REC, KMPG and HM (new) Govt all foresee economic growth. Plus, new job posts are increasing. BUT, skilled labour is in decline. What to do?
HMRC taking no prisoners in the war against IR35
Should you set up a Limited Company just to avoid paying tax? Most contractors do it right. But with 600k now operating this way, HMRC is on the warpath!