British businesses neglecting to unlock local talent
With the UK lagging behind when it comes to adaptability in the employment sphere, British firms are losing out on talented workers – and this is costing them.
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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.
Financial services sector to need of IT professionals soon
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the information technology field may soon see more interest from the financial services sector in the future.
Manufacturing contractors set to win big in coming months
Do you work in the manufacturing sector as a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor? Congratulations: you’re about to be quite busy very soon.
Self-employment to become norm by 2020?
Self-employment, either through freelancing or working as an umbrella company contractor, could be come the new normal by the end of this coming decade.
Leicestershire set to be newest economic powerhouse
The Midlands is about to get some serious economic revitalisation thanks to new Government employment support scheme for Leicestershire.
Is UK pay equality a problem that needs addressing?
Whether you’re a permanent employee or a contract worker, you likely think you should be paid more – and the truth may be you’re not getting paid enough indeed.
Take it or leave it: Barclays slashes contractor pay
Because one of the most embattled banks in the world hasn’t had enough bad publicity: now Barclays has declared it will be slashing contractor pay soon.
CBI suggests solution to skills shortage dilemma
The Confederation of British Industry has come up with a possible solution to the skills shortage currently holding UK businesses in its viselike grip.
Self-employment restrictions to deter new contractors?
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is poised to put new self-employment restrictions in place, creating a furore in the umbrella company contractor community.
REC says February a mixed bag for contract workers
February was a bit of a mixed bag for contract workers, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest study.
Watch out for copycat websites, warns Government
If you’re a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, the Government has a warning for you: be on the lookout for copycat websites.
HMRC raids construction contractors for record £122 million
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs has positively plundered the construction contractor industry this year with a record £122 million in collected extra tax.
REC says next three months to bring high contractor demand
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has happy news: it says that the next three months will bring heightened demand for contract workers in the UK.
Is the tide coming in on the self-employment trend?
Employment trends come and go with the tides sometimes, and the latest data indicates working as a contractor or freelancer has become highly in fashion.
New works in Scotland to drive contractor demand
There’s an excellent chance that umbrella company contractors in Scotland are about to experience an renaissance in demand thanks to new works about to begin.
Contractors to see pay raise this year?
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors – alongside permanent employees – could see some incoming pay raises this year, according to new research.