There’s been a massive surge in the number of entrepreneurs who have set up limited companies in the last five years, according to Experian.
Entrepreneurs leap by 117% in the last 5 years » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be interested to learn that more people in the UK are now working flexibly.
More people are now benefiting from flexible working » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has issued a call to contract recruitment agencies, umbrella companies, and the clients they do business with to exercise caution when developing alternative worker policies.
Will umbrella companies look wildly different post AWR? » Read the full story
According to new data released from the British Chambers of Commerce, contractors across many UK industries may be in for some good news: the BCC predicts that British GDP will rise by 1.7 per cent this year and 2.2 per cent the following year.
Good news for UK contractors » Read the full story
The chief economist at the Bank of Scotland has predicted that the Scottish economic recovery is going to slow down in Q3.
Economic recovery in Scotland to slow down this autumn » Read the full story
Most of the UK’s small businesses intend to spend more on IT freelancers and those with PHP and SEO skills will find themselves much in demand.
PHP and SEO freelancers are in demand » Read the full story
On Wednesday, the ONS revealed that unemployment in the UK had fallen for the second consecutive month, but candidates and employers still remain cautious.
What do the latest employment figures mean for umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
We’re working harder than ever and struggling to find enough time for leisure activities, according to a survey by Randstad.
The UK’s workforce is working harder! » Read the full story
The current employment environment should be encouraging entrepreneurship among Britons according to the REC.
Is going it alone the answer to unemployment? » Read the full story
The Voice of Small Business Index shows that confidence amongst SMEs deteriorated in the 2nd quarter of 2010.
Small businesses are feeling less than optimistic » Read the full story
The government’s decision to scrap video game tax relief has caused both Sony and Activision Blizzard to reconsider investing further in the UK, a development that could affect umbrella company contractors.
Computer game contractors affected by tax break loss » Read the full story
