The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
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
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
