FSB to bend the ears of politicians through social media
The Federation of Small Businesses has a plan to bend the ears of politicians by using social media to engage them over contracting issues.
freelancers
Skills shortage could impact Christmas shopping season
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has added fuel to the fire when it comes to fears that the UK skills shortage is going to ruin everyone’s Christmas.
Industry body launches umbrella company sector survey
A major trade industry body has taken it upon itself to launch a major survey of the umbrella company sector to determine its scope and value.
Monthly contractor pay rate increase hits 7 year high
September saw the highest pay rate increase for contractors in seven years, according to newly released monthly research data.
Umbrella contractors to get mortgage help
For the first time in a long time, it looks like freelancers, umbrella company contractors, and other self-employed Brits will be getting mortgage help.
REC finds contractor demand increasing at record rate
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has some big news: last month saw the rate of demand for umbrella contractors hit highs unseen in decades.
Younger contractors will save us all, trade body declares
Ladies and gentlemen, rejoice for our prayers have been answered: a major trade industry body says we can just dump our problems on the younger generation.
FSB urges more local help be given to contractors
The Federation of Small Businesses recently called for more attention to be paid to contract workers by Local Enterprise Partnerships in the UK.
Contractor pay gap widens along gender lines
While the economy, aided by freelancers and umbrella company contractors, has recovered, not everyone’s reaping the full rewards of the new financial stability.
Financial risk management is a booming business
The financial risk management sector is booming right now – and it needs skilled umbrella company contractors and freelancers in a major way.
Contractor demand spikes sharply year-on-year, survey says
Year-on-year demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has risen by a significant margin, according to the results of a new ASPCo survey.
Demand begins to outstrip contractor availability in the UK
Looks like that slippery slope is steeper than we thought: more research findings are indicating that the demand for contractors is outstripping availability.
Contractor vacancies grow whilst availability shrinks
While vacancies for freelancers and umbrella company contractors might be growing by leaps and bounds, contractor availability is starting to dwindle.
Confidence of IT sector soars, brings new opportunity
Industry experts are predicting a banner year for any freelancers or umbrella company contractors involved in the IT sector after the results of one report.
20,000 startup loans and counting: how contractors benefit
It’s finally happened: the 20,000th Start Up Loan has been handed out by the Government, and all this funding in the hands of SMEs is good news for contractors.
Contractor pay rates are increasing, PCG confirms
The Professional Contractors Group has confirmed that pay rates for freelancers and umbrella company contractors are on the increase.