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Panic in the Civil Service - Government considering "Amazing ideas"
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The real purpose of IR35 revealed - pure speculation at this point
Originally posted by OwlHoot View Postanother comment on Guido's blog from a Civil Service mole .. There is about to be the most terrible bust up when The Civil Service payroll is suspended for three months!
Have you not wondered about Darling's glum face, Howell's comments? The signs are there. I'm not worried about leaking, I'll be out on my ear soon enough. Lastly, the ideas to tackle this are AMAZING!
December 17, 2008 1:13 PM
That parting shot sounds very ominous to me. The most likely idea must be an Argentina-style nationalization of personal savings. <snip>
How about this theory, which takes into account the bit about The Civil Service payroll being suspended.
The Civil Service, or at least large chunks of them (and NHS maybe?) are all given jobs as contractors. Thus the real purpose of IR35 is revealed. Haven't you always wondered about that Friday to Monday bit? It would certainly apply in this case.
This would allow the transfer of the long term Civil Service pension liability elsewhere, or at least freeze its growth.
Wanna take bets on Accenture becoming the largest umbrella company in the UK?
As a final bit of poetic justice, Dawn Primarolo will realize that they used her as a pawn, knowing her hatred of contractors, to implement IR35 when all along the intended victims were her precious Civil Service and NHS.Last edited by Sysman; 18 December 2008, 09:04.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostHow about this theory, which takes into account the bit about The Civil Service payroll being suspended.
The Civil Service, or at least large chunks of them (and NHS maybe?) are all given jobs as contractors. Thus the real purpose of IR35 is revealed. Haven't you always wondered about that Friday to Monday bit? It would certainly apply in this case.
This would allow the transfer of the long term Civil Service pension liability elsewhere, or at least freeze its growth.
Wanna take bets on Accenture becoming the largest umbrella company in the UK?
As a final bit of poetic justice, Dawn Primarolo will realize that they used her as a pawn, knowing her hatred of contractors, to implement IR35 when all along the intended victims were her precious Civil Service and NHS.Comment
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Originally posted by Purple Dalek View PostYour idea has legs, truly has. Yes, I can see it happening.
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Originally posted by AtW View PostMaybe enough people will come to London and force General Elections.
what makes you think governments care what people think?Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post2 million marched against the Iraq war.
what makes you think governments care what people think?Comment
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Originally posted by expat View PostNot as long as they get elected. Well, Brown hasn't been elected to high office, but that will come, I presume.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostHow about this theory, which takes into account the bit about The Civil Service payroll being suspended.
The Civil Service, or at least large chunks of them (and NHS maybe?) are all given jobs as contractors. Thus the real purpose of IR35 is revealed. Haven't you always wondered about that Friday to Monday bit? It would certainly apply in this case.
This would allow the transfer of the long term Civil Service pension liability elsewhere, or at least freeze its growth.
Wanna take bets on Accenture becoming the largest umbrella company in the UK?
As a final bit of poetic justice, Dawn Primarolo will realize that they used her as a pawn, knowing her hatred of contractors, to implement IR35 when all along the intended victims were her precious Civil Service and NHS.
Oh boy, no wonder there are D notices flying around like confetti (if the mole is to be believed)Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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