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Welcome to the IT Contractors UK Community - what would make this genuinely useful for you?

Welcome to the IT Contractors UK Community. I’ve wanted to build a proper community around IT Contractors UK for a very long time, and we are finally here. The aim is simple: create a useful space where contractors, recruiters and verified industry experts can ask questions, share experience and learn from each other. I don’t want this to become another…

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C Contracting IR35, contracts, working practices and the realities of contracting. £ Rates & Market Contract rates, negotiation, demand, market conditions and benchmarking. J Jobs & Recruitment Recruiters, applications, interviews, CVs, clearances and finding contracts. M Money & Services Umbrellas, accountancy, tax, insurance, pensions, mortgages and contractor services. T Technology & Skills Technology, certifications, specialisms, skills and professional development. L Contractor Life Between-contract periods, travel, accommodation, career decisions and contractor life.