It's a shame that HMRC don't relise the slightly better paid contractor pays more tax than being employed on a lower salary. There are ways to clamp down on some of the shenanigans that some contractors perform that doesn't require everyone paying even more.
Another offshoring exercise to line the fat cats pockets
Another firm I won't deal with. UK Firms offering to india only creates wealth for those firms and the fat cats at Pru. All the UK staff losing jobs is appalling and these firms should be avoided to send a message.