Clients want you – they just don’t want to pay you
So it turns out that freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the IT field are in high demand right now - but not if you charge too much.
You might be able to get that contractor mortgage after all
Don't look now, but the financial services landscape is changing; lending to umbrella company contractors and small business owners was up in September.
Go get some sun or your brain will melt, researchers say
Researchers say that freelancers and umbrella company contractors that routinely undergo night shift work are most likely melting their brains.
FSB to bend the ears of politicians through social media
The Federation of Small Businesses has a plan to bend the ears of politicians by using social media to engage them over contracting issues.
HRMC to scrap Business Entity Tests, contractors rejoice
In news that falls under the "it's about damned time" category, Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs has decided to scrap Business Entity Tests for IR35.
Skills shortage could impact Christmas shopping season
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has added fuel to the fire when it comes to fears that the UK skills shortage is going to ruin everyone's Christmas.
Industry body launches umbrella company sector survey
A major trade industry body has taken it upon itself to launch a major survey of the umbrella company sector to determine its scope and value.
Drill, baby drill: North Sea needs contractors
If you enjoy frigid and probably dangerous conditions there's good news for you: a position in the North Sea may be waiting for you.
ONS: contractor growth outstrips traditional employment
There are more than three new contract workers for every one new traditional employees, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Monthly contractor pay rate increase hits 7 year high
September saw the highest pay rate increase for contractors in seven years, according to newly released monthly research data.
Umbrella contractors to get mortgage help
For the first time in a long time, it looks like freelancers, umbrella company contractors, and other self-employed Brits will be getting mortgage help.
Government provides support to creative contractors
The Government is planning to provide support to creative types in the freelancing and contracting industry with the creation of a new skills academy.
