The construction sector – an industry that supports many umbrella company contractors – has recently said that some signs of initial improvement have emerged.
Construction sector reporting initial improvements » Read the full story
More work may soon be on the way for contractors working in the shop-fitting, refurbishment, and construction trades, thanks to a new government plan to give the UK’s high streets a well-deserved boost, it was recently reported.
Work soon for shop-fitting, refurb/construction contractors? » Read the full story
Contractors working in the oil and gas sector could see an increase in opportunities after the Chancellor announced tax breaks for North Sea companies.
North Sea tax breaks good news for oil and gas contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors could be amongst those to benefit from the government’s decision to let the High Speed Two rail link go ahead. It is thought that HS2 could lead to the creation of as many as sixty thousand jobs.
Will HS2 provide work for umbrella company workers? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors could find themselves getting more support from the REC this year as the Confederation recognises that 2012 is going to be extremely important for the UK’s flexible workers.
REC to provide support for umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
The economic recovery in Scotland faltered during the bad weather last December, according to Lloyds TSB’s Scotland Business Monitor.
What should the mood of Scottish umbrella company contractors be? » Read the full story
Nearly 80% of IT directors believe private sector workers provide better value.
Umbrella company IT contractors provide good value for money » Read the full story
New data collected by a recruitment financer has revealed that the most deleterious effects of the global economic downturn are still to come for small and medium sized businesses.
Just waiting for the worst. It might be yet to come » Read the full story
Since the coalition came into power, umbrella company civil engineers have been enjoying an unexpected upswing in work.
Temporary workload upswing for umbrella company engineers » Read the full story
Demand for contractors dropped in July according to the latest Report on jobs from the REC. This fall is mainly attributed to public sector cuts.
REC reports grim news on interim jobs » Read the full story
