The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
A new study has revealed that one of the primary motivating factors for Brits starting careers as contractors is dissatisfaction with their current job.
Brits cite dissatisfaction as impetus for contract careers » Read the full story
If you’re an umbrella worker or other type of contractor, some of your best clients may just be SMEs.
SMEs and contractors go together like tea and scones » Read the full story
Business is booming for many contractors, but there’s one sector set to explode: the professional services sector is primed for a huge uptick in demand.
Professional service contractors to experience high demand » Read the full story
The Next Big Thing when it comes to demand for contractors is here: the e-commerce sector is growing like mad and is in need of qualified professionals.
E-commerce grows leaps and bounds, attracts contractors » Read the full story
If you’re self-employed, it doesn’t matter if you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor – it’s damned hard to secure a home loan right now.
Contractors may soon find it easier to get a home loan » Read the full story
Well here’s a nice little bit of new research: around 30 per cent of new billings from large firms could end up going to contractors over permanent workers!
3 in 10 large firm job opportunities for contractors? » Read the full story
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors tend to welcome news of talent or skill shortages, as it means more work for them – but is this necessarily good?
Talent shortages likely to only be good in the short run » Read the full story
It turns out that they’re not just a nation of sheep-shaggers: Scotland is positively the place to be if you’re an umbrella contractor, it seems!
Scotland loves umbrella contractors! » Read the full story
If you’re a freelance accountant or one that works for an umbrella company, brace yourselves: you’re going to be quite sought-after in the coming months.
Accounting contractors to be in high demand » Read the full story
Whilst you might not have been particularly good at science during your school days, if you’re an umbrella company worker you’re going to learn to love it soon.
Science to the rescue: investment brings new opportunites » Read the full story
In a world where a given industry has trouble fulfilling its permanent staffing needs, contractors stand to reap the rewards in a major way.
Finance firms facing skills shortage, contractors to benefit » Read the full story
So a new survey released recently says that it’s never been easier to score new gigs as a contractor, and it’s all because competition for clients has dropped.
It’s never been easier to score a new gig, survey says » Read the full story
I feel like all I ever do is share bad news with you lot, so it’s nice to come forward with something positive for a change!
The economy may be in shambles, but not for contractors! » Read the full story
If you’re not having much luck sourcing new clients in your region, you may want to consider casting your eyes far to the fabled north, a new survey recommends.
Venture north, young contract worker! » Read the full story
While most people think of contractors as members of the younger set, it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way – and it actually may not be!
Contracting isn’t just for young folks, you know » Read the full story
So it’s no surprise to hear that many of the industries that feature heavy contractor or freelancer activity are doing well – but things are set to get better.
Investment to bring continued growth to key markets » Read the full story
