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From our experience of the contracting industry since 1998, we estimate that the total number of IT contractors is likely to be around the 100,000 mark.
One of the many surprises the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced during the so-called 'mini Budget' this week was to repeal the 'off payroll' rules in April 2023.