The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The number of freelancers and umbrella company contractors being employed by small businesses may be set to increase, based on newly released research findings.
Overworked employees may lead SMEs to use more contractors » Read the full story
Any freelancer or umbrella company contractor that neglects to embrace emergent technologies could risk being left behind by their competitors, experts warn.
Embrace emergent tech or risk being left in the dust » Read the full story
It’s going to be a good year for umbrella company contractors, according to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies’ chief executive Ann Swain.
APSCO chief executive says 2013 to be good year » Read the full story
It’s important to have a solid online presence if you are a freelancer or a contractor working in the UK, according to industry experts.
Experts say ensure you have a solid online presence » Read the full story
The financial services sector in the UK could be a major source of demand for information technology freelancers and umbrella service company workers in 2013.
IT workers could be in higher demand this coming year » Read the full story
The New Year will be filled with opportunities to earn a living in an online environment, according to freelance recruitment experts.
2013 to bring ‘explosive’ online opportunities » Read the full story
It’s been a good year for IT contractors, freelancers, and umbrella service workers, as the information technology sector has seen major pay gains in 2012.
IT contractors reap reward of higher pay this year » Read the full story
Limited company contractors or umbrella company workers in the construction industry can kiss excessive red tape good-by thanks to a new government announcement.
Construction industry says good-by to red tape » Read the full story
It’s a happy season indeed for IT contractors and other umbrella company workers in the information technology field, according to a new report from Adzuna.
IT contractors have something to celebrate this season » Read the full story
Good news for those umbrella company workers who live across the border, as Global Energy Group announced new plans to hire an additional 400 staff in 2013.
Global Energy Group unveils new employment plans » Read the full story
A new national survey discovered that Yorkshire is the best county for contractors, freelance workers, and umbrella service companies.
Survey says Yorkshire new freelance worker hotspot » Read the full story
Whether you’re an umbrella company worker, a contractor, a freelancer, or a permanent worker, having self-discipline is necessary for success at work.
Self-discipline leads to success as a contract worker » Read the full story
10,000 new jobs,many of which have been made available to to permanent worker and umbrella company contractor alike, have been created by a government initiative.
Welsh programme creates more than 1,000 new jobs » Read the full story
The number of IT contracting positions available within the City of London have decreased recently, according to new recruitment figures.
Interim IT job availability in City of London dries up » Read the full story
When it comes to hiring it’s better to choose a temporary staff member in lieu of a permanent one, according to one economic and employment expert.
Expert says hiring temporary staff a benefit to business » Read the full story
Older British workers are leaving the permanent workforce and taking up the mantle of the self-employed in greater numbers, according to recent research.
Older Brits joining the ranks of the self-employed » Read the full story
