The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Thanks to the £1.6 billion set aside for new investment in North Sea oil fields, temporary workers may see renewed jobs recruitment levels.
£1.6b in oil field development may benefit temporary workers » Read the full story
More than one out of every four firms polled in a recent survey reported that they plan on hiring more temporary workers over the next three months.
27pc of firms expect to recruit more temp workers in future » Read the full story
Promoting your contracting or freelancing business online will lead to the best results, according to a recently released research study.
Promote your freelance business online for best results » Read the full story
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.
Some public sector contractors to be spared from IR35 » Read the full story
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.
Unemployment falls, interim workers take credit » Read the full story
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.
PwC calls London ‘hot bed of opportunity’ » Read the full story
If you’re a freelancer or an umbrella service contractor you need to stay atop your finances, warns one leading industry body.
Freelancers told to keep close eye on their finances » Read the full story
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 contractors head back to work in big way » Read the full story
According to a report recently released by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, IT contractor hiring rates stabilised last month.
IT contractor hiring stabilises in September » Read the full story
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.
More opportunities on the way for public sector contracts? » Read the full story
One new study has recently revealed that there is a serious shortage of skilled and experienced technology professionals, scientists, and engineers in the UK.
Survey: UK lacks qualified technical professionals » Read the full story
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.
Scottish oil & gas industry fund could lead to new jobs » Read the full story
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.
Firms shying away from outsourcing IT contracting needs » Read the full story
Beware disreputable recruitment agencies and umbrella service companies, the IT contracting sector was recently warned by experts.
Beware disreputable recruitment agencies, contractors warned » Read the full story
The best region for setting up new start-ups has been revealed to be Northamptonshire in a recent official Government competition.
Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Northamptonshire » Read the full story
While most umbrella company contractors have been experiencing pay rate increases over the past two years, one sector has actually seen negative growth.
IT contractor average daily rate drops by 7% since 2010 » Read the full story
