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IR35 Tax proves taxing for HRMC in latest Lorraine Kelly ruling
2 months ago by Caroline KingsleyA knockout blow for HMRC on IR35 With everyone in the private sector bracing themselves for off-payroll (IR35) tax legislation in April 2020, it seems that the HMRC is facing some very public defeats from disgruntled contractors. ITV presenter, Lorraine Kelly who was deemed to be an employee by the HMRC and fined £1.2 million back in 2016(1) - has just won her case in a tax ...
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IR35 Consultation Document. Small changes, but big problems remain.
2 months ago by Caroline KingsleyIR35 Consultation Document Small changes, but big problems remain. The HMRC has just released its latest IR35 document for consultation. The “Off-payroll working rules from 2020” document is soliciting feedback from contractors, agencies and companies prior to its implementation of these public sector tax rules in April 2020. The document also states that there will be educa...
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Hope in the Housing Market? Podcast Excerpts
3 months ago by Test TestAssociate Director, Mark Noakes featured on 'The Qui Moment' podcast this month where he gives his perspective on the property industry and his refreshingly positive outlook for the sector. We have included some excerpts from the interview below. What is the housebuilding sector like? "We have been in a busy market really since coming out of recession...it's been constantly ...
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Need professional workers on-demand? How to access talent for short term projects
3 months ago by Caroline KingsleyMore and more employers are turning to recruitment agencies to strategically fill skills gaps, cover short term absences and cover busy periods. But there are a number of other added benefits for using freelance, contractor and interim professionals. Rather than bringing in full-time employees, you can bring in consultants who have the skills you need right now. Whether that...
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Wanted: On-demand talent for professional roles
3 months ago by Caroline KingsleyGone are the days where people had 30 years of service at the same company. Gone too is the notion of a temporary job being the preserve of the student. Harvard Business review has called this new era the “Rise of The Supertemp.” Short term positions filled by highly-skilled professionals are now a highly desirable prospect. Holding a portfolio of jobs is quickly becoming th...
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Residential and Housing Trends for 2019. Stormy Weather Ahead?
4 months ago by Test TestThe weather today will be mild, sunny with a chance of rain but feel cold in some areas. This is the typical weather report for the UK. Mixed, changeable and unpredictable. A fitting description too for the current spate of new year forecasting for the Housing sector. The current uncertainty surrounding Brexit and various government promises to solving the housing crisis has...
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New Year, Fresh Start: How to Get Ahead in 2019
4 months ago by Test TestWill 2019 be disruptive or productive? Liverpool and Sefton Chamber of Commerce's Magazine "Well Connected" asked Kingsley Recruitment for their view in their January edition. "2019 looks to be both promising in terms of growth opportunities for business in the North West, but also one of uncertainty around Brexit. With growth expectations constantly being revised it is hard...
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How to get your professional CV in shape for the New Year
5 months ago by Test Test“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Why not make the most of your Christmas holiday and spend some time thinking, planning and upskilling for a productive new year? You should see your CV not just as a few bits of paper, but as your whole online profile and reputation. So how can you make sure your CV and brand are in the best shape for the new y...
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Holidays are coming...but it's not too late to start finding quality candidates for the New Year
6 months ago by Caroline Kingsley'Tis the season for most professionals to start evaluating their current roles. But with most posts already scheduled for the New Year, have you missed the boat? The holiday spirit is well and truly upon us. The Christmas adverts are on, the tunes are jingling in every shop and the rush is on to complete the Christmas shopping before the queues build up. This is also the tim...
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Christmas Gift Ideas For...Surveyors & House Builders
6 months ago by Test TestDon't spend hours aimlessly searching the internet. Here is our specially curated list of Christmas gifts for surveyors and housebuilders, both young and not so young. The Mysterious Island - Jules Verne What the publishers say: “Based on the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who survived alone for almost five years on an uninhabited island off the coast of Chile, The Mysteri...
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