Women benefit from contracting, study finds
A new study has found that women who adopt self-employment benefit greatly from working as a contractor or a freelancer.
Short on skills, long on pay: contractors could see a raise
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has announced that the skills shortage gripping British employment could lead to raises for contractors.
Contractor figures bounce back in UK
For the first time in seven long months, the number of contractors in the UK has begun to increase once again according to new data from ONS.
FSB warns contractors to wear their wellies
You're going to need your wellies this winter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, as it predicts an especially nasty winter.
Contractors: the Treasury wants your opinion this autumn!
I never thought this day would come but it's here: the Treasury wants the input of freelancers and umbrella company contractors ahead of the Autumn Statement.
REC says skills shortage worsening in the UK
The talent gap int he UK is worsening, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation says, based on its newest research survey results.
House of Lords criticises Government’s PSC response
The House of Lords Select Committee has just issued some rather choice words on the Government's recent personal service company consultation response.
Is the tide coming in on the self-employment trend?
Employment trends come and go with the tides sometimes, and the latest data indicates working as a contractor or freelancer has become highly in fashion.
Infrastructure project increase benefits contractors
Infrastructure projects have exploded across the UK, and it's most likely going to lead to a huge win for umbrella company contractors looking for more work.
Investment to bring continued growth to key markets
So it's no surprise to hear that many of the industries that feature heavy contractor or freelancer activity are doing well - but things are set to get better.
Offshore oil and gas workforce grows by leaps and bounds
So here's some pleasant news: it turns out that the offshore oil and gas sector is booming as evidenced by the sheer demand for skilled workers at the moment.
Will there be more recruitment opportunities on the horizon?
Rumour has it that umbrella company workers may soon be able to benefit from an increase in recruitment opportunities quite soon indeed.
