The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The last quarter of 2012 was a smashing one for those slipping into self-employment, with the Office for National Statistics stating figures rose by 25,000.
ONS says self-employed figures swell by 25,000 » Read the full story
Look alive, you magical people living and working in Cymru: more than £30 million in business funding is going to be handed out by the Welsh government.
Welsh government offering more than £30m in new funding » Read the full story
Tarpon, who are renowned for their innovative and round-the-clock contractor support system, have introduced a new online salary calculator to provide prospective clients with an indicative take home pay illustration.
Umbrella company launches new salary calculator » Read the full story
The construction sector – an industry that supports many umbrella company contractors – has recently said that some signs of initial improvement have emerged.
Construction sector reporting initial improvements » Read the full story
This summer, it will be easier for many mobile workers thanks to a new 27 town and city technology rollout for 4G wireless technology.
Online workers to benefit from new 27 town 4G rollout » Read the full story
EU green energy initiatives are likely to begin suffering in the face of a shortage of skilled contractors and permanent workers to employ, experts warn.
Lack of skilled workers to place EU green energy in jeopardy » Read the full story
While most economists are fighting off fears of the dreaded double dip recession, employment experts are happy to announce that job opportunities are up.
Job opportunities up even as economists fear a double dip » Read the full story
University students needing to pick up some work in between classes and studying may benefit from the high number of contract positions available in the UK.
Students may benefit from high number of contract positions » Read the full story
A new offshore wind farm in the East Yorkshire region has been greenlit recently in the hopes it will bring new employment opportunities for local residents.
East Yorkshire offshore wind farm to provide new job growth » Read the full story
One IT and technology firm based in Northern Ireland has recently proposed a new scheme that could lead to 20,000 contracting opportunities in the region.
Northern Ireland tech firm proposes new IT job creation scheme » Read the full story
Highly skilled and qualified IT freelancers and umbrella company contractors will be in high demand this year, according to new industry predictions.
Demand for skilled IT contractors to rise this year » Read the full story
Freelancers or umbrella company contractors working in the Information Technology field could see some good news thanks to Google’s new Kings Cross headquarters.
Google’s new headquarters good news for IT staffers » Read the full story
While economic volatility is normally a bad sign, the freelancing and contracting community welcomes the opportunity that such uncertainty brings to them.
Economic volatility spells more opportunity for contractors » Read the full story
It’s been discovered that small firms are hiring umbrella company contractors and freelancers in greater numbers to help with online sales.
E-commerce boom provides boost to IT contractors » Read the full story
The government should take steps to encourage the NHS to utilise interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors to fix staffing problems.
NHS should encourage interim working, REC says » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that last month saw one of the biggest increase in temporary billings last month in the South of England.
Last month saw South of England lead charge in new roles » Read the full story
