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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.
Some public sector contractors to be spared from IR35
It looks like not every public sector contractor will have to live in fear of falling prey to an IR35 compliance investigation, it was recently revealed.
Unemployment falls, interim workers take credit
The Office of National Statistics recently reported that unemployment figures have dropped to just 7.9 per cent, thanks in no small part to interim workers.
PwC calls London ‘hot bed of opportunity’
If you’re looking to start your own business or begin working as a self-employed freelancer, the capital is the place to be, says PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Freelancers told to keep close eye on their finances
If you’re a freelancer or an umbrella service contractor you need to stay atop your finances, warns one leading industry body.
IT contractors head back to work in big way
Now that the summer – and the Olympics – are a thing of the past, IT contractors are being called back to work to pick up on postponed projects.
IT contractor hiring stabilises in September
According to a report recently released by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, IT contractor hiring rates stabilised last month.
More opportunities on the way for public sector contracts?
It may seem odd to some, but there is one contingent of IT contractors that feel the public sector is soon to bring new freelancing opportunities their way.
Survey: UK lacks qualified technical professionals
One new study has recently revealed that there is a serious shortage of skilled and experienced technology professionals, scientists, and engineers in the UK.
Scottish oil & gas industry fund could lead to new jobs
The Scottish oil and energy sector could soon see a surge of new jobs, thanks to a the Scottish government’s newly set up £10 million fund.
Firms shying away from outsourcing IT contracting needs
More companies are phasing out their overseas IT contracting needs and instead looking closer to home by using local recruitment agencies and umbrella service companies.
Beware disreputable recruitment agencies, contractors warned
Beware disreputable recruitment agencies and umbrella service companies, the IT contracting sector was recently warned by experts.
Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Northamptonshire
The best region for setting up new start-ups has been revealed to be Northamptonshire in a recent official Government competition.
IT contractor average daily rate drops by 7% since 2010
While most umbrella company contractors have been experiencing pay rate increases over the past two years, one sector has actually seen negative growth.
Number of female contractors increase due to recession
According to a recently released report, the number of women joining the ranks of freelancers and umbrella company contractors has gone up significantly as a result of the economic recession.
Contract positions north of border soar in August
While August was a bad month for opportunities for permanent workers in Scotland, a new report says that freelancers, contractor, and umbrella service workers saw a marked increase in the number of job placements.