The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Well it’s about time we got some good news: the Office for National statistics says that the economic situation for a good number of Brits is on the increase.
Official figures: economic situation improves for many Brits » Read the full story
The economy may be in an overall shambles for many people, but freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT field wouldn’t know it.
What recession? IT contracting job billings higher than ever » Read the full story
While most umbrella company contractors and freelance workers are already having a brilliant time, the rest of the UK jobs market may be growing soon.
Will the UK job market be growing soon? » Read the full story
Hold on to your hats – the nation’s army of self-employed workers may soon have its ranks swell with younger Brits, according to one recent research study.
Younger Brits to flock to self-employment? » Read the full story
I know you’ve been waiting for this: the Association of Professional Staffing Companies says you’re all no longer abnormal freaks of nature!
APSCo says contracting is the new normal » Read the full story
Rumour has it that umbrella company workers may soon be able to benefit from an increase in recruitment opportunities quite soon indeed.
Will there be more recruitment opportunities on the horizon? » Read the full story
It hasn’t been long since the new umbrella contractor trade industry body known as All Umbrella Companies Are Equal has launched, but i’s making serious waves.
New Best Practice Charter gains traction among umbrella firms » Read the full story
You may think that only large firms and multinationals need to worry about things such as cyber security, but even contractors need to be aware of the dangers!
Cyber security is no laughing matter – even for contractors » Read the full story
Rumour has it that employers from the oil and gas sector are so hard up for permanent employees that they’re raiding the ranks of the nation’s contractors.
Are oil and gas sector employers poaching contractors? » Read the full story
Start Ups and SMEs were the focus of Lord Young’s report. Barriers to growth, marketing and the public sector should all be removed, suggests the PM’s adviser.
Lord Young calls for Govt investment of time and money in Start Ups » Read the full story
The Midlands had a cracking April for jobs: temp and perm staff both increased, full time workers at rates unseen since 2011. But how’d the rest of the UK fare?
Contractor job market contracting as permanent places jump » Read the full story
HMRC took on more cases, made more arrests and won more criminal convictions in 2012 than in 2011. With a £900m cash injection, those figures will only rise.
HMRC get tough on tax fraud; umbrellas offer contractors safe haven » Read the full story
The headline looks grand: UK contracting is up year-on-year and also March temporary staff placement figures show an increase on February of this year. Okay, so it’s slight. 2% annually, 1% month on month.
Increase in UK contractor hires doesn’t tell full story » Read the full story
With an unprecedented shortage of skilled work and CEOs waiting for Government to do something about, now’s the perfect time for contractors to reap rewards.
UK skills gap needs filling but contractors must act now to benefit » Read the full story
A major government initiative designed to provide low-cost funding for small and medium sized businesses to grow may bring more contracting opportunities.
FLS extension could lead to more contracting opportunities » Read the full story
A new good practice charter for umbrella companies has been making the rounds recently in the hopes it will help protect workers’ relationships with clients.
New good practice charter being touted to umbrella companies » Read the full story
