Hopefully a fair world awaits contractors after April 2021
Off-payroll in the public sector came into effect a few years ago now, and the impact on the…
2 Out of 5? No Pension!
Financial disaster is on the horizon for 2 out of 5 self employed people. The reason? Because they have no pension.
162 Million Are Independent Workers, But…
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, AKA IPSE, recently looked more closely at independent workers...
1 in 5 Self Employed Workers Are “Insecure”
We all know how common self employment is becoming in the UK, but is everybody satisfied? According to new research...NO!
Uncertainty for umbrella contractors post-Brexit
Umbrella contractors accosted by Nigel Farage's smiling face in the wake of the Brexit vote are all wondering: what's going to happen to us now?
Contractor vacancies remain flat in UK
With the EU referendum hanging in the balance, contractor vacancies have arranged flat in the UK with just a 1 per cent increase year on year.
Mortgage restrictions ease for umbrella contractors
So here's some good news: self-employed Brits like umbrella contractors and freelancers are finding it easier than ever to secure a mortgage.
Consultancy a booming career path in UK, research shows
Thanks to the perfect storm of a persistent skills shortage and a robust contractor community, consultancy has become a brilliant career choice.
REC finds mixed bag when it comes to employment
According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the nation's high employment rate is a mixed bag of positive and negative.
Flexibility attracts Brits to contract work
New research has shown what umbrella contractors and freelancers already know: flexibility is a massive draw when it comes to the self-employed.
REC: Labour market shadowed by skills shortage
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that the British labour market has been dogged by the shadow of the skills shortage as of late.
Skills shortage continues to benefit contractors
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors alike are continuing to benefit from the skills shortage gripping the UK, according to new reports from the REC.
