The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Freelancers who search online marketplaces for contracts may be interested to learn that Elance has just secured funding worth £10.3 million to aid its growth plans.
Freelancers could benefit from Elance’s expansion plans » Read the full story
Contractors might want to consider acquiring renewable energy skills after it was announced that 10,000 new direct jobs could be created in tidal and wave power by 2020.
Should contractors move into the renewables sector? » Read the full story
IT umbrella company contractors could be set to benefit from HP’s decision to share more contracting opportunities with smaller UK businesses.
Will IT umbrella company contractors find opportunities with HP? » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors working in HR and IT could see a growth in opportunities this year.
Are more opportunities on the cards for HR and IT contractors? » Read the full story
In case any umbrella company contractors have forgotten to file their income tax self-assessment form for the year ending April 2011, the deadline is tomorrow, January 31st!
HMRC to take pity on contractors affected by strike action » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors are more likely to find opportunities with small businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
SMEs have excellent opportunities for umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
A lot of contractors were probably waiting with bated breath to hear the latest news from the IR35 Forum. However, they were in for a disappointment when HMRC postponed the meeting scheduled for the 18th of January, saying there was more work to be done.
HMRC postpones January meeting of IR35 Forum » Read the full story
HSE Passport, the firm that offers umbrella companies advice with Health and Safety legislation, is urging recruiters to make sure contractors receive health and safety training before they start a contract.
Should all contractors hold an HSE Passport? » Read the full story
Contractors could benefit as more UK graduates decide to emigrate rather than put their degree to use in this country.
UK brain drain opens doors for umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
There was less demand for umbrella company contractors with IT skills last month than at any other time during 2011, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC.
Fewer opportunities for IT umbrella contractors last month » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors working in the oil industry could benefit from the decision to let Rathlin Energy drill for oil in Yorkshire.
Will PAYE contractors be drilling for oil in Yorkshire? » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors could be amongst those to benefit from the government’s decision to let the High Speed Two rail link go ahead. It is thought that HS2 could lead to the creation of as many as sixty thousand jobs.
Will HS2 provide work for umbrella company workers? » Read the full story
Under new proposals published last week, individuals, including umbrella contractors, who are suspected of committing a tax fraud will no longer be immune from prosecution.
Tax evading contractors could face criminal prosecution » Read the full story
IT umbrella company contractors may be pleased to hear that IT spending is expected to increase by 3.7% this year.
Companies set to increase spending on IT in 2012 » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may have good reason to worry after APSCo said the AWR will cause 29% of firms to terminate contracts.
Will shorter-term contracts be the norm for IT contractors? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors operating north of the border may be relieved to learn that the Scottish private sector growth rate accelerated again in December.
Private sector growth in Scotland accelerated last month » Read the full story
