The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The Government is coming to the rescue of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other sole traders everywhere by providing free online branding support.
Government to provide free online support to contractors » Read the full story
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.
UK creative sector gets its own trade industry body » Read the full story
Stop the presses; female contractors and freelancers could very well be earning more than their male counterparts for the first time in what feels like forever!
Female contractors earning more than men, survey says » Read the full story
Digital and marketing freelancers and umbrella company contractors are positively raking it in right now, according to a new report from APSCo.
Digital and marketing contractors raking it in, APSCo says » Read the full story
The UK has come out on top when it comes to the information technology sector – and that includes the number of IT umbrella company contractors as well.
UK on top when it comes to IT umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
The popularity of working as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor is soaring ever higher, according to an industry insider that knows more than you or I.
Industry boffin says contracting growing in popularity » Read the full story
So it turns out that freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the IT field are in high demand right now – but not if you charge too much.
Clients want you – they just don’t want to pay you » Read the full story
Don’t look now, but the financial services landscape is changing; lending to umbrella company contractors and small business owners was up in September.
You might be able to get that contractor mortgage after all » Read the full story
Researchers say that freelancers and umbrella company contractors that routinely undergo night shift work are most likely melting their brains.
Go get some sun or your brain will melt, researchers say » Read the full story
The Federation of Small Businesses has a plan to bend the ears of politicians by using social media to engage them over contracting issues.
FSB to bend the ears of politicians through social media » Read the full story
In news that falls under the “it’s about damned time” category, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs has decided to scrap Business Entity Tests for IR35.
HRMC to scrap Business Entity Tests, contractors rejoice » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has added fuel to the fire when it comes to fears that the UK skills shortage is going to ruin everyone’s Christmas.
Skills shortage could impact Christmas shopping season » Read the full story
A major trade industry body has taken it upon itself to launch a major survey of the umbrella company sector to determine its scope and value.
Industry body launches umbrella company sector survey » Read the full story
If you enjoy frigid and probably dangerous conditions there’s good news for you: a position in the North Sea may be waiting for you.
Drill, baby drill: North Sea needs contractors » Read the full story
There are more than three new contract workers for every one new traditional employees, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
ONS: contractor growth outstrips traditional employment » Read the full story
September saw the highest pay rate increase for contractors in seven years, according to newly released monthly research data.
Monthly contractor pay rate increase hits 7 year high » Read the full story
