Contractors remain in demand north of the border
Whilst the issue of Scottish independence has thankfully been bottled for this generation, the country still needs plenty of umbrella company contractors.
British self-employment hits 40 year high
Brace yourselves for some good news: never in 40 years have self-employment figures been this high, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Graduates finding it easier to gain employment?
Whether it's a traditional employment arrangement or work as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, graduates seem to be finding jobs much more easily.
Contractor recruitment in oil and gas sector set to expand
The UK oil and gas sector is going strongly - so much so that recruitment for contractors in the industry is about to hit a massive bump very soon.
Is UK pay equality a problem that needs addressing?
Whether you're a permanent employee or a contract worker, you likely think you should be paid more - and the truth may be you're not getting paid enough indeed.
Poor economy forces CEOs to value their workers more
The economic situation in the UK is so bad that chief executives of major firms are actually thinking more about how to keep their workers happy and productive.
Stability for contractors into the New Year
2014 should turn out to be an excellent year for umbrella company contractors, based on latest data pointing to a stable New Year and several months beyond.
October continues high demand trend for contractors
Once again, demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors grew last month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
The economy may be in shambles, but not for contractors!
I feel like all I ever do is share bad news with you lot, so it's nice to come forward with something positive for a change!
Health and Safety requirements for small firms to remain
Small businesses - and that includes freelancers and contractors - are left out in the cold when it comes to possible help on reducing Health & Safety red tape.
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.
EFG scheme adds more than 6,500 jobs since May of 2010
Since its inception in the May of 2010, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme has added more than 6,500 jobs in the UK, with many going to contractors.
