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Back on track, nothing heard about the urgent outside IR35 gig so assume that's not happening, but have had some interesting interviews for permie roles recently. One was originally hybrid until they couldn't get anyone so has become remote. Got two others with major consulting outfits - so fingers...
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The regs are these -
The main upcoming change to UK umbrella company compliance is the introduction of Joint and Several Liability (JSL) for unpaid PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (NICs), effective from 6 April 2026. This shifts the financial risk from the worker to the recruitment...
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Well I learn new stuff all the time - and BTW, kids, this is what happens when everything is done in 3 letter abbreviations - you get confusing overlap.
VME (the one Malvolio mentioned) - mainframe operating system for ICL mainframes.
VME (as applied to DEC VAX etc) some kind...
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Er... wasn't VME an ICL OS? Nowt to do with DEC unless I'm missing something?...
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This was too good to be true - an outside gig, 99% remote and something I can actually do and do well - what's not to like?
Must try not to get too excited. At least I will find out quickly - they need to start in 2 weeks...
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Agent has contacted me via linkedin about a role she claims is outside - hope something comes of this.
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I've heard of companies accepting a screenshot of the HMRC app that shows your employer for a given period if that helps.
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I have no issues - but I would cheerfully fly a passenger plane with no human pilot. I don't live in London or visit very often...
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Depends how many hours a day they expect - 5 would put it above min wage...
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