The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The Budget may have some positive things in it to look forward to, but one recruitment industry body says that more could have been done for contract workers.
Not enough help for contractors in Budget, says REC » Read the full story
While we seem to be all teetering on yet another economic retraction, believe it or not confidence in UK business remains at relatively high levels.
Business confidence remains high despite economic retraction » Read the full story
While the recruitment market for freelancers and umbrella contractors is still relatively strong, new research has found that IT contracting positions are down.
IT contracting opportunities lagging behind 2012 figures » Read the full story
Hope runs high that Chancellor George Osborne’s newly released Budget may bring some relief for small businesses and umbrella company contractors.
Will umbrella contractors benefit from the new Budget? » Read the full story
Consumer spending is down, and so are the hopes of many small firms – yet the Federation of Small Businesses is coming to the aid of concerned SMEs everywhere.
FSB campaigns for greater help to local small businesses » Read the full story
The Local Government Finance Act is being touted as the next big thing, but smaller firms such as contractors and sole traders aren’t quite convinced of this.
Small firms doubt efficacy of Local Government Finance Act » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that there needs to be protections for umbrella company contractors in the Agency Conduct Regulation overhaul.u
ACR changes need to cover umbrella workers, says REC » Read the full story
A new research study from a professional umbrella service company has revealed that IT contractors are on the lookout for projects with job security.
IT workers on the lookout for higher job security » Read the full story
It’s rare that an idea that has its inception in the eurozone actually affects the UK in a positive manner, but it looks like there’s an exception to the rule.
Contractors to benefit from new standard IT certification » Read the full story
A new report published by a major recruitment organisation says that the marketing industry is set to use freelancers and contractors in a big way this year.
Recruiter says marketing contractors to win big this year » Read the full story
As much as it pains me to admit it, the economy is still in shambles even though it’s been years since the credit crunch – and could be limiting contracting.
Could the economy be limiting freelance opportunities? » Read the full story
The European Union can be hit or miss when it comes to legislation, but a new proposed law to regulate safety in the oil and gas sector could aid contractors.
EU proposes law that could help keep contractors safer » Read the full story
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the oil and gas sector are set to reap the rewards of renewed investment by a major industry player.
Centrica invests in oil and gas sector, contractors benefit » Read the full story
The employment market in the UK isn’t exactly at its best at the moment, but now anyone in the IT sector can look forward to almost absurdly lengthy interviews.
The interview process for IT workers is getting a bit absurd » Read the full story
Since its inception in the May of 2010, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme has added more than 6,500 jobs in the UK, with many going to contractors.
EFG scheme adds more than 6,500 jobs since May of 2010 » Read the full story
According to new market research, 2013 could be the year that interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors experience fantastic growth.
2013 to be banner year for interim workers? » Read the full story
