The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Chaos theory says that a butterfly flaps its wings can lead to changes across the globe. In the same way, new banking regulations lead to IT contract positions.
New banking regs to lead to increased IT contractor demand? » Read the full story
Move over, lads – freelancing and contract work isn’t the boys’ club it used to be, based on new research figures revealed recently.
Women turn to contracting in major way » Read the full story
Well here we go lads: the verdict is in, and the skills shortage is official. But the problem is, what happens next?
Here comes the consequences of the skills shortage » Read the full story
If you’re an IT professional or if you work in the construction industry as an engineering contractor, Scotland is the place to be.
IT workers and engineers lead demand in Scotland » Read the full story
The so-called ‘skills shortage’ or ‘talent crisis’ is bandied about quite a bit nowadays in the recruitment sector, but it’s not just a bogeyman – it’s real!
The skills shortage: it’s not just all in your head » Read the full story
You’re in luck if you’re a freelancer or umbrella contractor looking for work right now: a new survey found that temporary billings are on the rise right now.
Temporary staff placements on the rise, says new report » Read the full story
It’s time to celebrate: September’s figures are in, and contractors saw their billings and their pay rates increase over last month.
Contractor billings and pay raise last month, research says » Read the full story
The contribution of IT contractors to the UK economy simply can’t be undersold, especially in light of the skills shortage gripping the country.
Digital skills shortage could hamstring some UK firms » Read the full story
The nation’s battalion of working mums are turning more and more to freelancing and contract working as a viable option, new research shows.
Working mums swell the ranks of contractors » Read the full story
Skilled and experienced contract workers are so in demand right now that an increasing number of small firms are offering them a premium for their services.
SMEs offering more cash to the right contract workers » Read the full story
If you feel as a contractor there’s no one speaking for you, that could change soon thanks to the efforts of two industry trade bodies.
Industry trade bodies draw political attention to contractors » Read the full story
Confidence is soaring when it comes to the UK’s IT contractors, or at least if a new report on the subject is to believed.
Increasing number of contractors saying glass is half-full » Read the full story
So you’re probably still reeling from the ‘help’ the Government tried to provide with its older, more useless schemes, but there’s more aid on the horizon.
Government to support umbrella contractors with new schemes? » Read the full story
Tax guidance for self-employed Brits such as umbrella company contractors is set to finally get a bit more easy, thanks to a new initiative.
HMRC finally takes pity on the poor umbrella worker » Read the full story
Last month was positively brilliant for freelancers and umbrella contractors, according to one trade industry body’s most recent marketplace report.
August logs in as heavyweight month for contractors » Read the full story
While things are looking good all over for many UK industries, the construction sector in particular is really driving demand for contract workers right now.
Construction sector driving massive demand for contractors » Read the full story
