Why are IT contractors still blocked from sensitive projects?
The government still hasn’t managed to fine tune the clearance system to make sure it gets the best value IT contractors for sensitive projects.
New opportunities for Bedford construction sector contractors
Umbrella company contractors who work in the construction sector may be pleased to learn that new opportunities will shortly be available at Center Parcs’ new site at Woburn Forest.
Opportunities abound for contractors north of the border
Umbrella company contractors north of the border will be pleased to learn that demand for their services continues to rise. The latest PMI shows that growth reached its highest level for four years in February and plenty of job opportunities are springing up for job seekers.
Why do we have a shortage of female IT contractors?
There aren’t enough female IT contractors according to the Chartered Institute for IT, and that’s despite the sector being one of the fastest growing in the UK.
Did George Osborne deliver a kaleidoscope Budget?
Well that’s the Budget over and done with for another year. During Prime Minister’s Questions directly before the Chancellor’s speech, David Cameron joked that we were in for a kaleidoscope budget.
What does the little red box have in store for us today?
Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be aware that today is Budget Day. This is the day when we find out how the government intends to get people back into work and kick-start economic growth.
Are umbrella company contractors waiting with bated breath for the Budget?
It’s Budget Day tomorrow; the weeks of speculation will be over and UK taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, will discover what is in store for them over the next 12 months.
National Loans Guarantee Scheme to launch this week
The European Commission has approved a plan that should see banks lending more money to small businesses.
Will contractors still qualify for child tax credits?
Umbrella company contractors may have been amongst the people who received a misleading letter about child tax credits from HMRC recently.
Contractors may like the regional Report on Jobs
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that the REC and KPMG have now introduced a regional Report on Jobs.
SMEs need better security to prevent data breaches
IT contractors with experience in preventing data security breaches could soon experience a big demand for their services.
Demand for IT contractor accountants continues to recover
Demand for IT contractors continued to grow last month, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC/KPMG.
