Digital and marketing contractors raking it in, APSCo says
Digital and marketing freelancers and umbrella company contractors are positively raking it in right now, according to a new report from APSCo.
UK on top when it comes to IT umbrella company contractors
The UK has come out on top when it comes to the information technology sector - and that includes the number of IT umbrella company contractors as well.
Clients want you – they just don’t want to pay you
So it turns out that freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the IT field are in high demand right now - but not if you charge too much.
You might be able to get that contractor mortgage after all
Don't look now, but the financial services landscape is changing; lending to umbrella company contractors and small business owners was up in September.
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.
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.
