Older Brits joining the ranks of the self-employed
Older British workers are leaving the permanent workforce and taking up the mantle of the self-employed in greater numbers, according to recent research.
Online contract job availability goes up in 2012
2012 has seen a significant increase to the number of jobs available over the internet to freelancers and umbrella company workers, new figures show.
Gender gap disappearing amongst contract workers
One payroll firm says that the gender gap between what a male contract worker earns in comparison to a female one is rapidly disappearing.
Full time employees may transition to contract work
New data from the Office of National Statistics has revealed that many full time employees may go in search of contract work to combat chronic underemployment.
Government may invest in new tech to drive recovery
Freelance workers and umbrella company contractors are set to benefit from the government's new plans to drive economic recovery by investing in new technology.
Bank of Scotland says contractor market burgeoning
The contractor and freelancer market north of the border is burgeoning, according to a recent temporary working report published by the Bank of Scotland.
Business Secretary reveals new skill building plans
After facing criticism that worker knowledge has dropped off in the manufacturing and related sectors, the business secretary has unveiled new skill building plans.
New government funding to benefit small tech businesses
An additional £25 million in new government funding is to be made available to small firms in the engineering, science, and technology sectors.
Should you set up your own limited company?
Setting up a limited company can help many freelancers in the UK pay less in taxes, according to financial experts UC Finance.
Employment sector still turbulent, official figures say
With the Office of National Statistics stating that the employment sector is still turbulent, contractors could be in demand for quite some time to come.
SMEs likely to create nearly half a million jobs?
Small and medium sized businesses are on track to create nearly half a million new jobs in the coming year, new research from GE capital says.
Chevron could need new contract workers soon for drilling
Thanks to the Government giving it the green light, Chevron North Sea Ltd may soon put out the call for new contract workers for a new drilling project.
