Contractors least miserable people in the UK, study says
When it comes to misery, the UK loves to hate itself. However, it turns out there’s a sure-fire way to be less miserable – become a Umbrella company contractor.
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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.
Enough with late payment to contractors, industry bodies say
Trade industry bodies have come out of the woodwork lately demanding an end to late payment, one of the major thorns in the side of the self-employed in the UK.
Brits flock to contracting as way of life, new figures say
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that Brits are flocking to contracting as a way of life in droves and droves.
Creative contractors get pat on the back from the Government
When it comes to creative types in the freelancing or umbrella company contracting fields, the Government has finally given these people their due praise.
REC has good news for umbrella company contractors
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has some excellent news for freelancers and umbrella company contractors when it comes to temporary job billings.
Reap the rewards of the skills shortage while you still can
According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales the skills shortage is still raging strong, but that shouldn’t stop clever contractors.
Confidence or hubris? Contractors say bring it on in 2015
Whether it’s the quiet confidence of knowing something others don’t or it’s just plain straight up hubris, contractors say they’re ready to tackle 2015.
Nick Clegg pats himself on back for Regional Growth Fund
The deputy prime minister has been patting himself on the back after his pet project, the Regional Growth Fund, has found to have delivered economic results.
Need some workspace? Go to Barclays
Of all the places contractors and freelancers could turn to, Barclays may be the best place to find some temporary workspace believe it or not.
FSB warns contractors to wear their wellies
You’re going to need your wellies this winter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, as it predicts an especially nasty winter.
CBI begs Government for more help
The Confederation of British Industry has begged the Government for more help when it comes to supporting the UK’s smallest businesses – including contractors.
Frightened firms call for more cyber security contractors
Firms terrified of being subject to hacking attempts have been tripping over themselves to increase the number of cyber security contractors they have on staff.
Demand streaks higher for contractors in November, REC says
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that demand rates have streaked ever higher for contractors and freelancers last month.
Oil and gas contractors told to stop slacking on skills
It’s time for oil and gas freelancers and umbrella company contractors to stop slacking when it comes to polishing up on their skills, a new study says.
Government to provide free online support to contractors
The Government is coming to the rescue of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other sole traders everywhere by providing free online branding support.
UK creative sector gets its own trade industry body
All you creative types out there – including freelancers and umbrella company contractors – will be glad to know that you now have your own trade industry body.