ONS says self-employed figures swell by 25,000
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.
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Welsh government offering more than £30m in new funding
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.
Umbrella company launches new salary calculator
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.
Construction sector reporting initial improvements
The construction sector – an industry that supports many umbrella company contractors – has recently said that some signs of initial improvement have emerged.
Online workers to benefit from new 27 town 4G rollout
This summer, it will be easier for many mobile workers thanks to a new 27 town and city technology rollout for 4G wireless technology.
Lack of skilled workers to place EU green energy in jeopardy
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.
Job opportunities up even as economists fear a double dip
While most economists are fighting off fears of the dreaded double dip recession, employment experts are happy to announce that job opportunities are up.
Students may benefit from high number of contract positions
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.
East Yorkshire offshore wind farm to provide new job growth
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.
Northern Ireland tech firm proposes new IT job creation scheme
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.
Demand for skilled IT contractors to rise this year
Highly skilled and qualified IT freelancers and umbrella company contractors will be in high demand this year, according to new industry predictions.
Google’s new headquarters good news for IT staffers
Freelancers or umbrella company contractors working in the Information Technology field could see some good news thanks to Google’s new Kings Cross headquarters.
Economic volatility spells more opportunity for contractors
While economic volatility is normally a bad sign, the freelancing and contracting community welcomes the opportunity that such uncertainty brings to them.
E-commerce boom provides boost to IT contractors
It’s been discovered that small firms are hiring umbrella company contractors and freelancers in greater numbers to help with online sales.
NHS should encourage interim working, REC says
The government should take steps to encourage the NHS to utilise interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors to fix staffing problems.
Last month saw South of England lead charge in new roles
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.