BACS or Faster Payments: Which should you choose?
We’re still a long way away from the cashless society. But in today’s 24/7 society, the advent of Faster Payments, the only UK payment system available day and night, 365 days of the year, has its…
Freelance Builder Pay Trends: September 2015
Hudson Contract delivers the most accurate indications of pay trends across the construction industry, using payroll data for over 2,200 construction companies to publish the average pay for the full…
A stronger voice for Britain’s self-employed construction workers
The country’s 680,000 freelance builders – and their vital contribution to the economy – have been acknowledged by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE).
Shaping the future of the construction industry: Make your voice heard!
The Government has set itself the objective of increasing the quality and quantity of apprenticeships – with the goal of providing three million starts in the next five years – and the Department for…
Hudson Contract Apprenticeship Sponsorship Scheme Update:
A recent survey from the Federation of Master Builders reveals that many small firms believe a lack of apprenticeships is key problem for the industry, along with a perception that wages are low.
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Sham contracts: Don’t get fooled
Once upon a time, payroll companies used to contact our clients with the sales pitch, “We’re just like Hudson Contract, only cheaper.” The fact was, that although they were cheaper, they were nothing…
Onshore Employment Intermediaries: Reporting begins with business as usual at Hudson Contract – but chaos and confusion elsewhere
August 5th 2015 has long been an important date on the Hudson Contract calendar: It was the deadline for submitting the first set of reports under Onshore Employment Intermediaries legislation to…