Contractors may be young at heart but not necessarily young
In news that will certainly rattle a few cages, new research reveals well over half of the nation’s self-employed entrepreneurs are over the age of 50.
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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.
Glass is half full when it comes to the British workplace
Apparently confidence in the British workplace has been on the increase over the past 12 months, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
IT contractors told to spend their earnings on education
A new research study says that freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT sector need to do whatever it takes to keep their skills current.
Amazon steps in it again, once more completely unrepentant
Online retailer Amazon has been accused once again of engaging in tax avoidance here in the UK, yet once more the multinational has dismissed allegations.
Political uncertainty on horizon sends CBI into panic mode
The Confederation of British Industry is in a tizzy lately, thanks to a raft of politically uncertain outcomes on the horizon for the UK and European Union.
ONS reveals new, mind-blowing employment research findings
Hold on to your hats, ladies and gents: according to the Office for National Statistics has found that more than four million Brits work from their homes.
Nothing stops contractors – not even bad economic news
If there’s ever been proof positive that freelancers and umbrella company contractors can make lemonade out of lemons, it’s become glaringly obvious today.
Brits underutilised, overworked and underpaid at their jobs
New research has found – surprise, surprise – that a vast number of British workers, both contractors and traditional employees, are unhappy with their work.
Beleaguered bank casts its shadow in the contracting sector
One incredibly unlucky bank – usually content to contain its bad news to the financial sector – is now having an ill effect on the contracting arena as well.
Umbrella contractors to benefit from renewed demand?
Umbrella company contractors, rejoice – new research from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows you’re about to become quite popular.
Financial sector contractors suffering like sick dogs
If you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor working in the financial sector, you probably know this already: your days are numbered.
REC: the EU needs to step up to the employment plate
The European Union’s been letting the side down when it comes to jobs creation, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Scottish contracting market remains strong
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in Scotland have the good fortune of working in a stable and strong marketplace, new research says.
Contractor recruitment in oil and gas sector set to expand
The UK oil and gas sector is going strongly – so much so that recruitment for contractors in the industry is about to hit a massive bump very soon.
Skills shortage takes its toll on engineering contractors
New data from APSCo say that the skills shortage has begun to have a discernible negative impact on the engineering contracting community.
Contract work isn’t just a young person’s game any more
New research has revealed that the over-50s have been swelling the ranks of freelance workers and umbrella company contractors at a rather steady clip.