Umbrella company contractors are essential
Following David Cameron’s ringing endorsement last week; a recent report has further highlighted the strength of the UK’s contracting sector.
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Interim managers are vital for SMEs to flourish
Umbrella company freelance managers have a vital role to play in encouraging small business growth and profitability, according to Doug Baird, the MD of Interim Partners.
Increased competition on the cards for temporary contracts
Contractors could find they have to compete against more people in order to secure a role after Adrian Marlowe suggested that temporary work is becoming a more attractive option for jobseekers.
Everybody should be insured against future financial hardship
Freelancers and other self-employed people are being urged to invest in a financial safety net to protect their families in case they cannot work.
Umbrella company contractors must move quickly to get best savings deals
Umbrella company contractors need to move quickly if they want to get the best savings deals, according to moneysupermarket.com.
What does the future hold for contractors?
Freelancers will no doubt be relieved to learn that Work Wise UK thinks there will not be a large rise in unemployment next year.
Optimism aplenty for contractors in the IT sector
There has been plenty of good news recently for umbrella company IT contractors. Gartner, the industry analysts expect to see enterprise IT spending rebound next year after the last two years in decline.
Umbrella company locum doctors should be welcomed
The REC recently hit back at the way the Department of Health focuses on the money that is spent on locum staff instead of concentrating on the advantages they bring to the National Health Service.
Unemployment down but involuntary part-time employment is up
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn about the latest unemployment statistics from the ONS.
Mirrlees review proposals are not good news for contractors
Umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other self employed workers might not be too happy when they read the recommendations of an influential think-tank regarding Britain’s taxation system.
Many people are in the dark over critical illness insurance
Critical illness insurance used to be thought of as a way of paying off a mortgage if the owner of the policy, usually the primary breadwinner of the household, became ill.
How is the immigration cap affecting umbrella companies?
A new report from an influential House of Commons committee has revealed that the proposed cap on immigration could have a detrimental effect on the UK economy.
Why do contractors need clearance before they can apply?
Contractors sometimes lose the opportunity to secure a government contract because the department in question demands that bidders already have security clearance.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme comes under fire
The auto-enrolment pension scheme will cost SMEs and umbrella companies an average of £2,550, but the true cost of administering it could be horrendous, warns the FSB.
Things not so good for house hunting umbrella contractors
Umbrella contractors should make sure they are not amongst the 43% of UK mortgage holders without life insurance cover.
The sky’s the limit for umbrella company contractors
News that the UK’s space industry grew during the recession should be welcomed by highly skilled technology contractors.