Self employment ambassador takes Labour to woodshed
David Morris, the government's self employment ambassador, has had it with Labour's rubbish when it comes to speaking down to freelancers and contractors.
Umbrella company contractor opinions wanted by HMRC
If you're an umbrella company contractor, freelancer or any other type of sole trader, HMRC wants to hear from you about how it can make itself better.
REC sends 193 recruitment agencies packing
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation, one of the biggest contracting trade industry bodies out there, just told 193 applicants to jog on.
Contractors least miserable people in the UK, study says
When it comes to misery, the UK loves to hate itself. However, it turns out there's a sure-fire way to be less miserable - become a Umbrella company contractor.
Brits flock to contracting as way of life, new figures say
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that Brits are flocking to contracting as a way of life in droves and droves.
Reap the rewards of the skills shortage while you still can
According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales the skills shortage is still raging strong, but that shouldn't stop clever contractors.
Need some workspace? Go to Barclays
Of all the places contractors and freelancers could turn to, Barclays may be the best place to find some temporary workspace believe it or not.
Demand streaks higher for contractors in November, REC says
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that demand rates have streaked ever higher for contractors and freelancers last month.
Oil and gas contractors told to stop slacking on skills
It's time for oil and gas freelancers and umbrella company contractors to stop slacking when it comes to polishing up on their skills, a new study says.
Government to provide free online support to contractors
The Government is coming to the rescue of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other sole traders everywhere by providing free online branding support.
UK creative sector gets its own trade industry body
All you creative types out there - including freelancers and umbrella company contractors - will be glad to know that you now have your own trade industry body.
Industry boffin says contracting growing in popularity
The popularity of working as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor is soaring ever higher, according to an industry insider that knows more than you or I.
