Go get some sun or your brain will melt, researchers say
Researchers say that freelancers and umbrella company contractors that routinely undergo night shift work are most likely melting their brains.
Drill, baby drill: North Sea needs contractors
If you enjoy frigid and probably dangerous conditions there's good news for you: a position in the North Sea may be waiting for you.
ONS: contractor growth outstrips traditional employment
There are more than three new contract workers for every one new traditional employees, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Government provides support to creative contractors
The Government is planning to provide support to creative types in the freelancing and contracting industry with the creation of a new skills academy.
Don’t forget your broadband voucher, contractors!
Umbrella company contractors and freelancers, if you're complaining about poor internet speeds don't forget you might be able to qualify for a broadband voucher.
Miliband begs for contractor support in next election
Desperate to edge out the Tories and the Lib Dems next election, Labour leader Ed Miliband has begun to court freelancers and umbrella company contractors.
What skills shortage? ONS says unemployment is down
While much has been said about the so-called 'skills shortage' strangling the employment sector, data from the Office for National Statistics says otherwise.
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.
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.
British contractors have become the low-cost option
Hold on to your hats, contract workers: new research has shown that it costs less to hire a Brit than many other European workers.
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.
STEM contractors look out: you’ll be fought over soon
If it feels like there's blood in the water, you wouldn't be wrong, especially if you're a STEM contractor: employers are hungering for your expertise.
