HMRC taking no prisoners in the war against IR35
Should you set up a Limited Company just to avoid paying tax? Most contractors do it right. But with 600k now operating this way, HMRC is on the warpath!
Would a third tier work system sort out UK taxation?
The US is presiding over the term "Dependent" Contractor, a role between employee and contractor. So why is HMRC intent on blurring our definitions yet further?
Brits take top spot on economic growth
The UK's economic growth is simply barreling along - and the contributions of freelancers and umbrella company contractors has been helping.
UK contractors missing out by not having IT skills
If you're a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor and your IT skills aren't up to par, you're not alone - but you also could be selling yourself short.
Contractors paid better than permanent workers, survey says
A new research survey has found that interim workers like freelancers and umbrella company contractors often receive better pay than permanent workers.
CBI: beware ‘war on talent.’ Also: the sky is falling
The Confederation of British Industry has sounded the alarmist klaxon, swearing up and down that there's a 'war on talent' destroying British industry.
Hiring confidence falters yet contractor demand soars
Demand for self-employed Brits like freelancers and umbrella company contractors is soaring even as the looming election is causing hiring confidence to falter.
All hands on deck in Cumbria, university chancellor says
The vice chancellor of the University of Cumbria says that it's an all hands on deck situation to combat the region's STEM skill shortage.
Government extends Prompt Payment code to help contractors
The Government has announced that it will be extending the Prompt Payment Code to help contractors and other sole traders cope with the horrors of late payment.
APSCo says Budget tax relief plans could be positive step
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies says the plans in the new Budget to provide relief to umbrella company contractors could be a positive step.
Bank of England says UK workforce undergoing major shift
According to the Bank of England, the UK workforce is undergoing a major shift thanks to the hard work of umbrella company contractors and freelancers.
Contractors in deep demand in February, REC says
Umbrella company contractors and freelance workers were in deep demand last month according to new figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
