At a time of tumbleweed, and goal-setting, consider switching to Energy to tap into a £24bn-and-growing industry.

Criticisms that still dog Sir Amyas Morse’s work are already Ray McCann’s to squelch, as he begins a ‘skewed brief’ that makes a ‘sham’ of Rachel Reeves’ promise.

As a contractor, if you don't work, you don't get paid. Unlike permanent employees, who have sick pay and other safety nets, you're on your own. That's why income protection is essential.

Companies House is a government agency that keeps details of every single limited company in the country.

The Agency Workers Regulations, "AWR", will come into force on 1 October 2011. The legislation will give temporary agency workers the same basic rights, after 12 weeks in the same assignment, as those ...

ContractorUK has provided you with an IR35 tax calculator in order for you to calculate how IR35 can affect your income. IR35 affects contractors who do not meet the Inland Revenue's definition of ...

As a contractor, your financial stability is closely tied to your ability to work. The absence of employer-provided benefits like "death in service" or sick leave can leave you vulnerable.

Despite some attention-grabbing headlines to the contrary, Bryan Robson did not “win” the majority of his IR35 case. Rather, the majority of the years assessed by HMRC were outside of the remit of ...

There is a lot to consider when making the leap into contracting. How do you find contract jobs? How much can you earn? How do you write your CV? What’s IR35? Do you use an umbrella company or start ...

Access Financial is the leading international provider of contract management, outsourced payroll and umbrella services.

As a contractor, securing life insurance is essential to replace the "death in service" benefits often lost when transitioning from traditional employment to freelancing.

Welcome to CUK's guide to S660 and 'income shifting'. Section 660a or S660a has been around for many years but the Government (being short of a bob or two billion) has decided to re-examine this rule ...