IT Contractors Accept Lower Pay Rates
It seems that umbrella contractors working in the IT sector have decided to accept lower pay rates from Clydesdale Bank in a move that has left some experts shocked.
Uncertainty for umbrella contractors post-Brexit
Umbrella contractors accosted by Nigel Farage's smiling face in the wake of the Brexit vote are all wondering: what's going to happen to us now?
North-west has curious mix of contractors in demand
In news that shows just how queer the employment sector can be, a new report shows the most in-demand roles in the north-west of England as of late.
Steady wages highly desired, new survey says
Turns out umbrella contractors are no different than traditional employees - a new survey found that steady wages are highly desired by temp workers.
Umbrella contractor pay levels up year on year
Despite everything, pay levels for umbrella contractors are actually up year on year, even if it seems impossible with the current market conditions.
Working from home worth a pay cut, contractors say
To hell with getting a pay raise - many Brits say they would rather just be able to work at home in peace and quiet, a new research study says.
Could marathon-running be good for contractors?
Want to become a more successful umbrella contractor? Maybe you should start running a few marathons!
Contractors need to be higher skilled than ever
The contracting landscape has changed over the years, with freelancers and umbrella company contractors now needing to be more skilled than ever.
FSB urges parties to support SMEs
There's a major election cycle upon us - and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging everyone to support small and medium-sized businesses.
Contractor vacancies remain flat in UK
With the EU referendum hanging in the balance, contractor vacancies have arranged flat in the UK with just a 1 per cent increase year on year.
24pc of SME employees want to be self-employed
When it comes to the number of traditional permanent employees working for SMEs in the UK, nearly 1 out of 4 wish they were self-employed.
Both men and women embracing self-employment
Working as a freelancer or an umbrella contractor is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women - and the trend is set to continue.
