CBI suggests solution to skills shortage dilemma
The Confederation of British Industry has come up with a possible solution to the skills shortage currently holding UK businesses in its viselike grip.
Self-employment restrictions to deter new contractors?
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs is poised to put new self-employment restrictions in place, creating a furore in the umbrella company contractor community.
REC says February a mixed bag for contract workers
February was a bit of a mixed bag for contract workers, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation's latest study.
Watch out for copycat websites, warns Government
If you're a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, the Government has a warning for you: be on the lookout for copycat websites.
HMRC raids construction contractors for record £122 million
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs has positively plundered the construction contractor industry this year with a record £122 million in collected extra tax.
REC says next three months to bring high contractor demand
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has happy news: it says that the next three months will bring heightened demand for contract workers in the UK.
Is the tide coming in on the self-employment trend?
Employment trends come and go with the tides sometimes, and the latest data indicates working as a contractor or freelancer has become highly in fashion.
New works in Scotland to drive contractor demand
There's an excellent chance that umbrella company contractors in Scotland are about to experience an renaissance in demand thanks to new works about to begin.
Contractors to see pay raise this year?
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors - alongside permanent employees - could see some incoming pay raises this year, according to new research.
Oil and gas sector could drive contractors overseas
If you fancy a holiday overseas and you're an oil and gas sector contractor, you might just get your wish - though not in the way you might particularly expect!
Temporary billings hit massive 15 year high in UK
The UK is undergoing a massive renaissance in the number of temporary billings right now, with figures being higher than they've been in 15 years.
Small firms face challenges; contractors may be able to help
Smaller-sized firms have faced serious challenges thanks to the volatile economic landscape, but contractors may be able to help these businesses recover.
