The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that IT and engineering contractors were in high demand in December and that demand levels are only to go up.
IT, engineering contractors to be in high demand in 2015 » Read the full story
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.
Contractors least miserable people in the UK, study says » Read the full story
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.
Enough with late payment to contractors, industry bodies say » Read the full story
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.
Brits flock to contracting as way of life, new figures say » Read the full story
When it comes to creative types in the freelancing or umbrella company contracting fields, the Government has finally given these people their due praise.
Creative contractors get pat on the back from the Government » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has some excellent news for freelancers and umbrella company contractors when it comes to temporary job billings.
REC has good news for umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
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.
Reap the rewards of the skills shortage while you still can » Read the full story
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.
Confidence or hubris? Contractors say bring it on in 2015 » Read the full story
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.
Nick Clegg pats himself on back for Regional Growth Fund » Read the full story
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.
Need some workspace? Go to Barclays » Read the full story
You’re going to need your wellies this winter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, as it predicts an especially nasty winter.
FSB warns contractors to wear their wellies » Read the full story
The Confederation of British Industry has begged the Government for more help when it comes to supporting the UK’s smallest businesses – including contractors.
CBI begs Government for more help » Read the full story
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.
Frightened firms call for more cyber security contractors » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that demand rates have streaked ever higher for contractors and freelancers last month.
Demand streaks higher for contractors in November, REC says » Read the full story
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.
Oil and gas contractors told to stop slacking on skills » Read the full story
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
