The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Well I can’t believe my eyes on this one: it could be that soon zero hour contracts will no longer be exclusive, making them open to contractors!
Business Secretary to outlaw exclusive zero hour contracts? » Read the full story
Well here’s a lovely how do you do: turns out that last month, demand for umbrella contractors in Scotland far outstripped the rest of the UK by a wide margin.
Scotland outpaces rest of UK for contractor demand » Read the full story
One of the biggest advantages contractors have is their flexibility, and a new research study has just offered up even more proof of flexibility’s importance.
Contract flexibility is key, new survey says » Read the full story
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills » Read the full story
2014 should turn out to be an excellent year for umbrella company contractors, based on latest data pointing to a stable New Year and several months beyond.
Stability for contractors into the New Year » Read the full story
Here’s a pleasant bit of news: it turns out that the jobs market in the capital is positively roaring along when it comes to umbrella company contractors.
London jobs market booming for contract workers » Read the full story
Whether you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor it’s in your best interest to support Small Business Saturday, says one major industry body.
PCG calls for contractors to support Small Business Saturday » Read the full story
Well, it’s official: the skills shortage has become a problem for the oil and gas sector. Or at least that’s what one Scottish chamber of commerce says.
UK oil and gas sector impacted by skills shortages » Read the full story
Infrastructure projects have exploded across the UK, and it’s most likely going to lead to a huge win for umbrella company contractors looking for more work.
Infrastructure project increase benefits contractors » Read the full story
Even with the number of vacancies in the sector in decline, new data shows that the financial services industry is on the move.
Finance market on the move, but in which direction? » Read the full story
The bigger they are, the harder they fall: freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the oil and gas sectors complain that large firms are useless.
Are big oil and gas firms misusing contract workers? » Read the full story
How was your job situation eight years ago? Odds are it’;s not nearly as good as it is now, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
REC says jobs market hits massive eight year high » Read the full story
Is the recession over? The number of available job opportunities has hit a miraculous five-year high, according to the Reed Job Index.
Reed Job Index: vacancies hit five year high » Read the full story
Once again, demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors grew last month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
October continues high demand trend for contractors » Read the full story
New research has revealed that the information economy has been growing by leaps and bounds – and much of that success is due to the efforts of IT contractors.
UK Information economy grows, thanks to contractors » Read the full story
Contractors in the information technology field are always in demand, but research has found IT contractors with cloud computing skills are especially needed.
Contractors with cloud computing needed badly? » Read the full story
