Business confidence remains high despite economic retraction
While we seem to be all teetering on yet another economic retraction, believe it or not confidence in UK business remains at relatively high levels.
IT contracting opportunities lagging behind 2012 figures
While the recruitment market for freelancers and umbrella contractors is still relatively strong, new research has found that IT contracting positions are down.
Will umbrella contractors benefit from the new Budget?
Hope runs high that Chancellor George Osborne's newly released Budget may bring some relief for small businesses and umbrella company contractors.
FSB campaigns for greater help to local small businesses
Consumer spending is down, and so are the hopes of many small firms - yet the Federation of Small Businesses is coming to the aid of concerned SMEs everywhere.
Small firms doubt efficacy of Local Government Finance Act
The Local Government Finance Act is being touted as the next big thing, but smaller firms such as contractors and sole traders aren't quite convinced of this.
ACR changes need to cover umbrella workers, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that there needs to be protections for umbrella company contractors in the Agency Conduct Regulation overhaul.u
IT workers on the lookout for higher job security
A new research study from a professional umbrella service company has revealed that IT contractors are on the lookout for projects with job security.
Contractors to benefit from new standard IT certification
It's rare that an idea that has its inception in the eurozone actually affects the UK in a positive manner, but it looks like there's an exception to the rule.
Recruiter says marketing contractors to win big this year
A new report published by a major recruitment organisation says that the marketing industry is set to use freelancers and contractors in a big way this year.
Could the economy be limiting freelance opportunities?
As much as it pains me to admit it, the economy is still in shambles even though it's been years since the credit crunch - and could be limiting contracting.
EU proposes law that could help keep contractors safer
The European Union can be hit or miss when it comes to legislation, but a new proposed law to regulate safety in the oil and gas sector could aid contractors.
Centrica invests in oil and gas sector, contractors benefit
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the oil and gas sector are set to reap the rewards of renewed investment by a major industry player.
