The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and 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.
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
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.
Number of female contractors increase due to recession » Read the full story
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.
Contract positions north of border soar in August » Read the full story
A new windfarm will be built in the Outer Hebrides soon, after the Scottish government has given the go-ahead for Stornoway to be the site of the green energy solution – and umbrella company contractors look ready to be poised to capitalise on the news.
Scottish windfarm to be constructed in Stornoway » Read the full story
