Jeremy Corbyn Attacks Umbrella Contractors (Again)
I’m sure that Jeremy Corbyn has attacked contractors before…well he seems to be at it again, with remarks made in a recent speech.
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Barclays Now Offer Near Instant Business Lending
If you’re a contractor or small business owner, then you will no doubt be pleased to hear that Barclays now offer lending without the usual hassle.
50% of UK Contractors are too Busy to Exercise
While being self employed no doubt gives you more freedom, it seems that half of UK contractors can’t find the time to hit their local gym.
Medium Sized Businesses Need More Contractors
Experts are advising medium sized business owners around the country to focus on hiring more contractors as part of a flexible employment strategy.
Christmas a Quiet Time for IT Contractors
Despite IT contractors being in huge demand this year, new reports are suggesting that Christmas will be a quiet time.
Contractors will Lose Jobs to Robots Say Experts
There was a time when the thought of robots doing ordinary jobs seemed far fetched, but the reality could be closer than you think.
Some Contractors Looking Forward to Digital Tax
If you are an umbrella contracting professional then you are no doubt aware that income tax is about to change…by going digital.
Theresa May Advisor Criticises the Gig Economy
We all know the gig economy is becoming popular among contractors. However, a key advisor to the prime minister doesn’t like it at all.
Minimum of £67,000 Would get Contractors to Quit
What would it get you to quit the contracting lifestyle and back into employment? A new survey found that an offer of at least £67,000 a year would do it.
Umbrella Contractors Lose £5000 a Year
According to the IPSE, umbrella contractors in the UK are losing 5 thousand pounds a year because of unpaid work.
Ed Vaizey – “Minimum Wage for Gig Workers”
Tory minister Ed Vaizey has gone on record saying that freelance workers in the so called “gig economy” should be on minimum wage.
DWP Let Hundreds of IT Contractors Go
When it comes to IT contractors there appears to be no shortage of work, but that isn’t the case at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Guy Left Shocked After Boss Rewrites his Resignation Letter
Chester Ang is a call centre worker who decided it was time to become self employed, so he handed in his resignation letter.
May Appoints Blair Employment Law Advisor
In a move that is sure to be interesting for contractors around the UK, Theresa May has appointed Tony Blair’s old employment law advisor.
FCA Concerned About Mortgages for Contractors
It wasn’t long ago that umbrella contractors struggled to get a mortgage, but now the opposite is true, and the FCA has spoken about their concerns.
Only 1 in 5 Contractors Saving for Pension
A new report published by ONS, suggests that just 1 in 5 contractors are putting any money away for their pensions.