Industry trade bodies draw political attention to contractors
If you feel as a contractor there's no one speaking for you, that could change soon thanks to the efforts of two industry trade bodies.
Increasing number of contractors saying glass is half-full
Confidence is soaring when it comes to the UK's IT contractors, or at least if a new report on the subject is to believed.
Government to support umbrella contractors with new schemes?
So you're probably still reeling from the 'help' the Government tried to provide with its older, more useless schemes, but there's more aid on the horizon.
HMRC finally takes pity on the poor umbrella worker
Tax guidance for self-employed Brits such as umbrella company contractors is set to finally get a bit more easy, thanks to a new initiative.
August logs in as heavyweight month for contractors
Last month was positively brilliant for freelancers and umbrella contractors, according to one trade industry body's most recent marketplace report.
Construction sector driving massive demand for contractors
While things are looking good all over for many UK industries, the construction sector in particular is really driving demand for contract workers right now.
Brits cite dissatisfaction as impetus for contract careers
A new study has revealed that one of the primary motivating factors for Brits starting careers as contractors is dissatisfaction with their current job.
SMEs and contractors go together like tea and scones
If you're an umbrella worker or other type of contractor, some of your best clients may just be SMEs.
Professional service contractors to experience high demand
Business is booming for many contractors, but there's one sector set to explode: the professional services sector is primed for a huge uptick in demand.
E-commerce grows leaps and bounds, attracts contractors
The Next Big Thing when it comes to demand for contractors is here: the e-commerce sector is growing like mad and is in need of qualified professionals.
Contractors may soon find it easier to get a home loan
If you're self-employed, it doesn't matter if you're a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor - it's damned hard to secure a home loan right now.
3 in 10 large firm job opportunities for contractors?
Well here's a nice little bit of new research: around 30 per cent of new billings from large firms could end up going to contractors over permanent workers!
