Average contractor rates fall for 2nd consecutive year
Have contractors noticed that their hourly rate has been decreasing over the past 12 months?
Opportunities abound for contractors in Scottish energy sector
Vince Cable, the business secretary, had some good news for umbrella company contractors recently when he revealed the government’s plans for the renewable energy sector.
HMRC finalises new IR35 regime for contractors
Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the Revenue is getting near to finalising the new regime for IR35.
Do contractors want their own joebloggs domain?
IT contractors will be interested to learn that a new regime for domain names is set to revolutionise the World Wide Web.
Will the Leeds outsource to umbrella company contractors?
Umbrella company contractors who work in administrative roles could benefit from the decision of one of the UK’s leading building societies.
Complaints against HMRC are on the rise
Recent Government figures show that an increasing number of people are complaining about the time it takes for HMRC to respond to queries.
Accountants release iPhone Apps for contractors
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn that SJD Accountancy has recently launched two new iPhone apps.
AWR is not adversely impacting contractors
Contractors in Northern Ireland do not appear to have suffered since AWR came into force, with businesses continuing to hire temps on a regular basis.
“Green” contractors might benefit from opportunities with Stagecoach
Umbrella company contractors working in the manufacturing sector may be pleased to learn that new lucrative opportunities may soon be available with Stagecoach.
Indian IT companies expanding in UK, who’d have thought it!
IT contractors may be pleased to learn that Tata Consultancy Services intends to hire around 1,500 British IT staff in 2012
Work-life balance is increasingly important to umbrella company contractors
An increasing number of Brits, including umbrella company contractors, seek a better work-life balance, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.
Is the Government resorting to bribery?
Do we really need to bribe companies to help young people find work? The Government obviously thinks so and Nick Clegg intends to offer organisations more than £2,000 for each unemployed youth they place in education or employment.
