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03 February 2012

Recruiters Image to be Boosted in Coming Months

It has been revealed by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) that they are to make changes to boost the image of recruiters over the coming months and years. For individuals working with an umbrella company, the future could see increased confidence in the recruitment sector, leading to more job opportunities.

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02 February 2012

Gas and Oil Industry Contractors Set for Pay Rise

It has been revealed that salaries for contractors in the oil and gas industry have risen, providing individuals with a healthy annual income. Those on contractor payroll could see a pay increase over the coming months and years, as the UK industry sees an increase in opportunities.

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01 February 2012

HMRC Notes 10 Per Cent Gain in Online Tax Returns

It has been revealed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that online tax returns have increased by 10 per cent over the past year.

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31 January 2012

Extension for Tax Return Deadline as HMRC Strikes

It has been revealed that the tax return deadline is to be extended by two days due to strikes at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Whilst the authority publicly highlighted that it was to take the hard line with late filers in 2012, staff walking out on January 31st have caused HMRC to alter their plans.

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30 January 2012

Rise in Demand for IT Contractors

It has been revealed that there has been a rise in demand for IT contractors. When employers are looking for IT support, it was shown that there was a 25 per cent increase in the number of freelance contacts on offer, indicating that firms unwilling to sign members of permanent staff continued to look for skilled IT contractors instead.

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27 January 2012

London Contractor Demand as Business Confidence Wanes

It has been suggested that, as business confidence wanes in London, the demand for contractor payroll employees is likely to rise. With fewer business leaders being sure that 2012 will offer a prosperous year, more firms than ever are likely to use temporary workers to plug their staffing gaps.

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