The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
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.
Take it or leave it: Barclays slashes contractor pay » Read the full story
The Confederation of British Industry has come up with a possible solution to the skills shortage currently holding UK businesses in its viselike grip.
CBI suggests solution to skills shortage dilemma » Read the full story
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is poised to put new self-employment restrictions in place, creating a furore in the umbrella company contractor community.
Self-employment restrictions to deter new contractors? » Read the full story
February was a bit of a mixed bag for contract workers, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest study.
REC says February a mixed bag for contract workers » Read the full story
If you’re a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, the Government has a warning for you: be on the lookout for copycat websites.
Watch out for copycat websites, warns Government » Read the full story
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs has positively plundered the construction contractor industry this year with a record £122 million in collected extra tax.
HMRC raids construction contractors for record £122 million » Read the full story
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.
REC says next three months to bring high contractor demand » Read the full story
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.
Is the tide coming in on the self-employment trend? » Read the full story
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.
New works in Scotland to drive contractor demand » Read the full story
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors – alongside permanent employees – could see some incoming pay raises this year, according to new research.
Contractors to see pay raise this year? » Read the full story
If you fancy a holiday overseas and you’re an oil and gas sector contractor, you might just get your wish – though not in the way you might particularly expect!
Oil and gas sector could drive contractors overseas » Read the full story
The UK is undergoing a massive renaissance in the number of temporary billings right now, with figures being higher than they’ve been in 15 years.
Temporary billings hit massive 15 year high in UK » Read the full story
Smaller-sized firms have faced serious challenges thanks to the volatile economic landscape, but contractors may be able to help these businesses recover.
Small firms face challenges; contractors may be able to help » Read the full story
With the Government opening the 28th licensing round, the oil and gas sector is set to explode with activity – and that spells good news for contract workers.
Oil and gas sector set to explode with new licensing round » Read the full story
The next 12 months are shaping up to be filled with opportunity for positive growth for self-employed Brits says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
REC says 2014 to be positive one for the self-employed » Read the full story
When it comes to the skills most badly needed by British businesses right now, new research has revealed it’s all about technology and engineering.
Technical and engineering skills sorely needed by businesses » Read the full story
