The vetting process that too often acts as an inefficient gatekeeper for the UK’s most sensitive roles must be modernised, and that includes banishing the ‘Catch-22.’
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‘Don’t do a Rachel Reeves and play with fire on your CV’
A series of LinkedIn edits by the ‘bragging’ chancellor seems at odds with claims that the Treasury boss has been honest.
The software that Jack built. Or didn’t. Allegedly. Maybe
A High Court wrangle over parking software contains so many redlines that the key areas affecting IT contractors are somehow in the double figures.
A mortgage affordability boost for contractors is here. Can you act on it?
Two polls put into perspective new positives in the housing market. Broadbench tells contractors how to take advantage.
Lose UK tax residency and be a non-dom: why it’s a pipedream
A guide to domicile and residence, inspired by an ITContracting.com reader seeking less taxing climes.
Digital platform reporting rules: an IT contractor’s guide
HMRC reporting rules for digital platforms are a must-know for IT contractors using PeoplePerHour, Upwork and the like. LITRG tells us why, exclusively.
20 contract rate negotiation tips every IT contractor should know
If you’re about to start a new contract, or if you’re coming up for renewal, these tips may come in handy to help you maximise your earning potential, whilst keeping on the right side of your agent and prospective client.
Who owns your software development code?
For software developers and digital agencies, source code is the stock in trade; it’s what you do for a living and what you’re paid for. But who owns the code once it has been written?
How healthy is the contracting market in 2024, and what challenges lie ahead?
2024 is shaping up to be an interesting year. With global conflicts, an upcoming UK general election and the US presidential election later in the year, there is a lot of uncertainty in the air. How is the contracting market faring at the moment?
IT contractor interview tips – including example questions
We look at how the IT contractor interview process works, plus reveal some typical questions you are likely to face during an interview.