UK National Minimum Wage will increase in October 2014
As announced in the budget in March 2014, the UK National Minimum Wage will increase in October 2014. Currently set at £6.31 for those over the age of 21, the rate will increase by 19p to £6.50, an increase of 3%, following recommendations of the Low Paid Commission. Speaking in March, Business Secretary Vince Cable said […]
Contractors invited to talk to Government – Autumn Statement 2014
The government has invited interested parties in the UK the opportunity to have input into Autumn Statement 2014; which is the next annual update on growth and borrowing forecasts, and when tax and spending measures will also be announced. This year , Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the Autumn Statement will be on 3rd […]
Umbrella vs Limited Company
Working on a contract, a temporary or interim assignment usually means that you, the contractor, have to choose your employment status. In contrast to permanent employment, you’re unlikely to be employed by the organisation you work for. The likelihood is, if you’ve found your assignment via a recruitment agency, you will have the choice of […]